Kim Seon Ho Chooses Fantagio Over Song Joong Ki’S Agency Amid $1.4M Bonus Rumors

Credit: NEW Kim Seon Ho has recently signed an exclusive contract with Fantagio, amid swirling rumors of a massive signing bonus. On the 1st, Fantagio officially announced, “Kim Seon Ho has signed an exclusive contract with Fantagio.” The agency stated, “He is an actor who has received great love while working in various fields with his stable acting skills and unique charm,” adding, “We plan to provide full support so that he can showcase his capabilities in various projects and fields....

February 5, 2026 · 2 min · 287 words · Kelli Burroughs

Kim Soo Hyun’S Agency In Crisis? What Reports Reveal And New Stock Manipulation Claims

Credit: YTN Kim Soo Hyun ’s agency, Gold Medalist, is going through its biggest crisis since its foundation five years ago. Even though it made around 20 billion won ($14 million) last year thanks to the drama Queen of Tears , things have taken a turn for the worse after rumors about Kim and the late actress Kim Sae Ron came out. The agency, which is basically run by Kim and his cousin Lee Sa Rang (also known as Lee Love), is now even facing the risk of closing down....

February 5, 2026 · 4 min · 767 words · Soledad Berger

Kim Soo Hyun’S Suggestive Texts With Kim Sae Ron Shake The Public

Credit: Joongang Korea News of Kim Soo Hyun ’s inappropriate relationship with Kim Sae Ron while she was a minor has been a hot issue for merely a month now. After a groundbreaking conference held by the bereaved family’s attorney earlier today, more proof of their underage relationship has come to light. On March 27th, at 1:30 PM KST, a press conference was held by Kim Sae Ron’s bereaved family and attorney Boo Ji Suk who revealed messages shared between Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron in 2016....

February 5, 2026 · 8 min · 1603 words · Richard Burkhalter

Kim Woo Bin Shares Wild Story About Almost Losing His Temper On Set

Credit: YouTube Channel Ddeun Ddeun Kim Woo Bin recently shared a hilarious story about a prank played on him by none other than his close friend and fellow superstar, Jo In Sung. He recounted the story during a September 27th appearance on the YouTube show Pinggyego , where he was joined by his co-star, Suzy . Kim Woo Bin explained that the prank took place while he was doing camera scans for CGI work....

February 5, 2026 · 2 min · 308 words · Michelle Cano

Kim Yoo Jung Reveals How ‘Moon Embracing The Sun’ Affected Her Teenage Life

Credit: “Fairy Jaehyung” YouTube Kim Yoo Jung opened up for the first time about the emotional wounds she carried as a child actor—revealing that behind her image as “the nation’s little sister,” the reality was “far more exhausting” than anyone imagined. In the latest episode of Jung Jae Hyung’s YouTube show “Fairy Jaehyung,” released on the 16th, host Jung Jaehyung said he had long wondered “how Yoo Jung, who the whole country practically raised since she was four, actually lived in her everyday life....

February 5, 2026 · 2 min · 351 words · Ronald Gollier

Korean Celebrities Caught Smoking: Should They Be Cancelled And Shamed?

Credit: Spring Agency In Korean entertainment, idols are expected to be angelic wholesome children of the Lord incapable of any, if all, mistakes and actors almost follow suit. Unfortunately, realizing Korean celebrities are human is a hard pill to swallow for some. Now, Ji Chang Wook caught smoking on the set of Welcome To Samdalri stirs up this hot topic again – should celebrities be shamed for smoking? As Korean fans boil over from the situation, international fans are left scratching their heads wondering if it is really a big deal....

February 5, 2026 · 8 min · 1643 words · David Nadler

Lee Jin Wook Hints At Blossoming Romance With Jung Chae Yeon Should ‘Beyond The Bar’ Get Season 2

Credit: BH Entertainment Lee Jin Wook is opening up about working with Jung Chae Yeon —and teasing what fans might see if Beyond the Bar returns for a second season. In an interview with iMBC Entertainment, Lee shared his thoughts on teaming up with Jung for tvN’s legal drama Beyond the Bar . The series follows rookie attorney Hyo Min (Jung Chae Yeon), who is righteous and outspoken yet still new to the work, and partner lawyer Seok Hoon (Lee Jin Wook), a brilliant but icy figure who helps her grow into a full-fledged attorney....

February 5, 2026 · 2 min · 409 words · Sylvia Osborne

Lee Min Ho Reflects On Rediscovering Life’S True Value In ‘When The Stars Gossip’

Credit: tvN Lee Min Ho’s upcoming role as a space traveler has fans buzzing with anticipation. tvN’s new weekend drama, When the Stars Gossip , recently released stills and an interview with the actor ahead of its January 4th, 2025, premiere. The series follows Eve (Gong Hyo Jin), the boss of a zero-gravity space station, and an unexpected visitor named Gong Ryong (Lee Min Ho), who arrives with a hidden agenda....

February 5, 2026 · 2 min · 365 words · Charles Peterman

Lee Min Jung’S Son Tells Jang Won Young ‘My Mom Is The Prettiest’

Credit: Kang Min Kyung YouTube Lee Min Jung ‘s young son melted hearts with his unexpected answer when he met IVE’s Jang Won Young. In the latest vlog on Davichi member Kang Min Kyung’s YouTube channel—which followed Jang Won Young—the idol was seen dining out with Lee Min Jung and her son, Jun Hoo. Pointing to the IVE beauty, Lee Min Jung asked her son, “Do you know who she is?...

February 5, 2026 · 1 min · 198 words · Helen Trottier

Lee Na Young And Jung Eun Chae To Lead Upcoming Legal Thriller

Credit: Wavve, project hosoo Lee Na Young and Jung Eun Chae are teaming up for the first time in the upcoming legal mystery-thriller Honor (literal title), a bold new drama that follows three fierce female lawyers. According to reports on March 26th, both actors have confirmed their roles in Honor , which is based on a Swedish series of the same name. The show follows a trio of lawyers confronting a dark past that returns as a high-profile scandal....

February 5, 2026 · 2 min · 265 words · Jose Reynoldson

Lee So Ra Reacts To Unexpected Exit From ‘Supermarket Sora’ Show

Credit: Super Market SORA’s YouTube Channel Lee So Ra has expressed her surprise at being unexpectedly removed from her web show, Supermarket Sora . The production company has issued a formal statement in response to the situation. On Tuesday, the team behind Supermarket Sora issued a formal statement detailing the channel’s origins. They explained that it was established through a partnership between Merry-Go-Round Company and The Service Center to provide a range of original content....

February 5, 2026 · 2 min · 269 words · Edmund Roberts

Lim Ji Yeon Embarks On A High

Credit: JTBC A servant’s fate takes an unexpected turn in a flower-adorned palanquin in JTBC’s highly anticipated drama The Tale of Lady Ok , set to premiere on Saturday, November 30th. The release of the first teaser poster featuring Lim Ji Yeon as Gu Deok Yi—a servant with a complex destiny—has already generated significant buzz. The Tale of Lady Ok tells the story of Ok Tae Young (Lim Ji Yeon), a woman whose name, status, and even husband are all fake, and Cheon Seung Hui (Choo Young Woo), a man who is willing to risk his life to protect her....

February 5, 2026 · 2 min · 313 words · Brenda Vickery

Lim Ji Yeon Reveals She Weighed Just Over 40Kg While Filming ‘The Glory’

Credit: YouTube “Naraesik” Lim Ji Yeon opened up about her health and mindset during filming, revealing she was down to just over 40 kilograms (about 88 pounds) while working on Netflix’s smash hit The Glory . The actress appeared on the YouTube show “Naraesik” hosted by Park Na Rae on October 15th. Park welcomed her warmly, saying, “I’ve heard so much about you from Yoon Kyun Sang and Cha Joo Young—and even Se Chan knows you!...

February 5, 2026 · 2 min · 280 words · Margaret Wright

Margaret Qualley Criticized For “Is That Your Real Hair?” Comment To Jennie At Chanel Show

Credit: X On October 1st (local time), Jennie attended Chanel’s 2025 S/S fashion show at Paris Fashion Week as an official ambassador. Fellow BLACKPINK member Lisa also made waves by attending the Louis Vuitton show and meeting LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault and his wife. Jennie turned heads in a blonde hairstyle paired with a light blue sweater and tweed shorts. In an interview with WWD, she explained her new look: “This is my new look....

February 5, 2026 · 2 min · 220 words · Kim Opheim

Marital Rape Controversy Emerges Between Park Ji Yoon And Choi Dong Seok; Case Assigned To Provincial Police

Credit: Park Ji Yoon’s Instagram, KBS Sexual assault allegations involving broadcaster Choi Dong Seok and Park Ji Yoon have been reported to Kookmin Sinmungo, an Internet public communication channel where all civil complaints, public proposals, and policy discussions can be submitted to the government. According to a report by Sports Seoul on October 18th, a netizen identified as “A” filed a complaint on the Kookmin Sinmungo platform that afternoon under the title, “I strongly urge the police to thoroughly investigate the sexual assault case involving Choi Dong Seok and Park Ji Yoon, and to ensure they are severely punished if criminal charges are confirmed....

February 5, 2026 · 3 min · 441 words · Evelyn Saunders

Netflix Confirms ‘Hellbound’ Season 2 Premiere In October With Teaser Drop

Credit: Netflix Netflix has officially confirmed that Hellbound will return for its highly anticipated second season on October 25th. A chilling teaser has been unveiled along with the release date, giving fans a glimpse of what’s to come. The dystopian series first captivated global audiences in 2021, quickly rising to the top of Netflix’s charts. It secured the No. 1 spot in the Best Horror Series category on Golden Tomato and amassed 110 million viewing hours within its first ten days....

February 5, 2026 · 2 min · 306 words · Kenneth Edwards

Netflix Greenlights Joseon

Credit: MSTEAM ENTERTAINMENT, Spring Company, Sublime Netflix has officially confirmed the production of a new original series Scandal (working title), revealing a star-studded cast led by Son Ye Jin , Ji Chang Wook and Nana . Set in the rigid, morally conservative Joseon Dynasty—where love and desire were taboo— Scandal unfolds a provocative tale of forbidden liaisons, audacious love games, and the inner turmoil of three intertwined lives. At its heart is a woman too brilliant to remain confined by the limitations placed upon her gender and the most notorious playboy in the land....

February 5, 2026 · 2 min · 382 words · Eric Mathison

New Trailer And Poster Released For Ju Ji Hoon’S ‘The Trauma Code: Heroes On Call’

Credit: Netflix The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call marks Netflix Korea’s first original medical series, premiering on January 24th. The teaser was released today and it gives fans a glimpse of its exciting mix of action, drama and humor. Ju Ji Hoon stars as Dr. Baek Kang Hyuk, a brilliant surgeon with years of experience in war zones. Armed with sharp wit and a bold vision, he’s determined to transform Korea’s trauma care by building a top-tier trauma center....

February 5, 2026 · 2 min · 252 words · Brooke Smith

Newjeans Faces Contract Extension Equal To Time Lost During Activity Halt

Credit: ADOR Shocking claims have been made regarding NewJeans’ legal situation. On June 23rd, Song Hye Mi, the lead attorney at Opes Law Firm, posted a new video on her YouTube channel analyzing the court’s reasoning behind dismissing NewJeans’ injunction appeal. Opes is one of the legal teams hired by Bunnies—NewJeans’ official fan club—to fight back against online slander targeting the group. According to Song, “The court ruled that NewJeans cannot operate independently without ADOR at this time....

February 5, 2026 · 2 min · 403 words · Cynthia Hannah

Newjeans Show Public Support For Min Hee Jin After Her Removal As Ador Ceo

Credit: ADOR NewJeans publicly showed their support for Min Hee Jin, the recently ousted CEO of their label ADOR, during their acceptance speeches at the 2024 The Fact Music Awards in Osaka, Japan. On October 8th, NewJeans took home four major awards, including Worldwide Icon, World Best Performer, Artist of the Year, and the Musinsa Popularity Award. In their heartfelt acceptance speeches, the members took a moment to acknowledge Min Hee Jin’s significant role in their journey....

February 5, 2026 · 2 min · 271 words · Rigoberto Roberts