Credit: 2024 MAMA Awards The highly anticipated 2024 MAMA Awards, a globally celebrated K-pop awards show with a 25-year legacy, has named Byeon Woo Seok as a headline performer for its exclusive “Chapter 2” stage at Japan’s Kyocera Dome in Osaka. Byeon Woo Seok, who captivated audiences this year in tvN’s Lovely Runner as Ryu Seon Jae—the lead singer of the fictional band Eclipse and a top actor—will sing “Sudden Shower,” the hit OST from the series....

Credit: Fantagio Cha Eun Woo could face huge financial losses if advertisers demand compensation for damages due to his tax scandal. Industry experts even predict that in the worst-case scenario, compensation could exceed 100 billion won ($69 million). Advertising contracts often include a morality or image maintenance clause. If a celebrity damages a brand’s image, they not only have to return the modeling fee but also pay a penalty of two to three times the fee....

Credit: tvN Cha Joo Young addressed rumors about her wealthy background. Cha Joo Young appeared as a guest on the February 19th episode of tvN’s You Quiz on the Block and spoke about speculation that she comes from a privileged financial family. She firmly denied the claims, saying, “Not at all.” When the hosts suggested that her studies in Malaysia and the U.S. might have fueled the rumors, she clarified, “It’s true that my father works in finance....

Credit: OUTERUNIVERSE Chae Won Bin, who starred in Doubt as Jang Ha Bin, shared how her parents reacted to her portrayal of the complex character. On the morning of November 18th, Chae Won Bin sat down for an interview with iMBC Entertainment at OUTERUNIVERSE’s headquarters in Gangnam, Seoul. The interview marked the conclusion of the MBC Friday-Saturday drama Doubt , which aired its final episode on November 15th. The drama follows South Korea’s top profiler Jang Tae Soo (Han Suk Kyu), as he confronts the secrets surrounding his daughter Ha Bin (Chae Won Bin), in connection with a murder case....

Credit: DOD Entertainment Jessi is facing backlash following a fan assault incident, as the victim expressed, “I did not feel any sincerity in Jessi’s apology.” In an interview aired yesterday on the program Crime Chief, the victim recounted being assaulted by Jessi’s entourage while trying to request an autograph. The incident, which occurred in Apgujeong, Seoul, on September 29, came to public attention through a report on Crime Chief. The victim stated, “(Jessi) doesn’t seem to show much remorse, and I think her use of the term moral responsibility lacks sincerity....

Credit: NEWWAYS COMPANY Boy group ASC2NT debuted back in May of 2024 with their first single album, Expecting Tomorrow. After a successful debut, the lively K-Pop group predicts more success with their new album Conversion Part. 2 BLOOMED . The teaser photos and album cover casts a mature and sensual atmosphere that showcases a new side of the group. Their youthful appearance was shed to welcome in their chic and manly era....

Credit: Weibo Former EXO member Tao is tying the knot with former SM Entertainment trainee Xu Yiyang this October—and the celebration may be broadcast live for fans. According to Sina Entertainment on August 11th, Tao revealed during a recent variety show taping that he and Xu will hold their wedding in October. The couple has been planning what local outlets are calling the “wedding of the century” for the past six months....

Credit: ELLE MEN HK G-Dragon and Chow Yun-fat delighted fans with a heartwarming reunion at the Chanel Hong Kong show, showcasing their long-standing friendship. On October 6th, Chinese fashion magazines shared photos of the duo attending the glamorous event, where they also posed alongside Tony Leung’s wife, Carina Lau, further emphasizing their close connections in the industry. The bond between G-Dragon and Chow Yun-fat first came to light in 2015 at the MAMA Awards, where their genuine camaraderie captured attention....

Credit: Go Hyun Jung Instagram, W Korea Go Hyun Jung has drawn attention for quietly showing support to rookie idol Annie (Moon Seo Yoon), a member of the co-ed group ALLDAY PROJECT. Annie, born in 2002, is the eldest daughter of Shinsegae Group president Chung Yoo Kyung and granddaughter of Shinsegae chairwoman Lee Myung Hee. She is also the niece of Chung Yong Jin, vice chairman of Shinsegae—who was once married to Go Hyun Jung....

Credit: Han Ji Min’s Instagram Ahead of the holiday season, Han Ji Min wowed fans with her glowing beauty and festive spirit. On Thursday, Han Ji Min shared photos on her Instagram, captioned, “The cake and lunch boxes you sent me at the Blue Dragon Film Awards.” In the pictures, Han Ji Min can be seen holding a beautiful two-tier cake and posing in front of a gorgeously decorated Christmas tree, radiating holiday cheer....

Credit: YouTube “No Back Tack” Heo Sung Tae opened up about the behind-the-scenes aftermath of his infamous sex scene with Kim Joo Ryoung in Netflix’s Squid Game . Appearing as a guest on Tak Jae Hoon’s YouTube channel “No Back Tack” on the 26th, Heo was asked, “You once told your wife you’d never film an intimate scene, and then you went all-in on that scene. What did she say afterward?...

Credit: HYBE HYBE, the South Korean entertainment company behind BTS, has reported a significant decline in its operating profit and net profit for the third quarter. HYBE announced on November 5th that its consolidated operating profit for this year’s third quarter dropped 25.4% from the same period last year, down to 54.2 billion won. Sales for the same period declined by 1.9% to 527.8 billion won. Net profit saw the sharpest decline and fell by 98....

Credit: Lotte Entertainment, CJ ENM The highly anticipated Disney Plus series Made in Korea , starring A-listers Hyun Bin and Jung Woo Sung , is already generating massive buzz, with reports on September 10th claiming a second season has been confirmed before the first has even aired. The show, a 1970s-set crime epic, is a spin-off of the 2018 film The Drug King and comes from acclaimed director Woo Min Ho....

Credit: tvN In a highly anticipated appearance, his first on a talk show in 13 years, actor Hyun Bin is set to grace the upcoming episode of tvN’s You Quiz on the Block . The preview, aired at the end of the December 11th broadcast, has already generated significant buzz. Ahead of his long-awaited talk show appearance, Hyun Bin mentioned his wife, Son Ye Jin , noting, “My wife told me there would be more cameras than I might expect....

Credit: iMBC The paycheck of Song Kang Ho for the Disney Plus series Uncle Samsik has reportedly reached a staggering 700 million KRW (approx. 520,000 USD) per episode. With the series spanning 16 episodes, this brings his total earnings to an eye-watering 11.2 billion KRW (approx. 8.3 million USD). This amount exceeds a quarter of the show’s 40 billion KRW production budget. A casting director with a decade of experience working with global OTT platforms revealed on June 7th, “Song Kang Ho, who made his TV drama debut with ‘Uncle Samsik,’ received 700 million KRW per episode....

Credit: SBS SBS’s rom-com Dynamite Kiss has officially climbed its way to No. 1 worldwide on Netflix, powered by the explosive chemistry between its leads Jang Ki Yong and Ahn Eun Jin . What started as a domestic hit has now become an international sensation. The series follows Go Da Rim, a single woman who fakes being a married mom to land a job, and Gong Ji Hyuk, the team leader who unexpectedly falls head-first for her....

Credit: PLUS M Entertainment Ji Chang Wook shared thoughts on portraying a somewhat petty villain in his upcoming movie. A press conference for the film Revolver was held at Megabox Coex in Seoul on July 31st. Jeon Do Yeon , Ji Chang Wook, Lim Ji Yeon and director Oh Seung Uk attended the event. Revolver tells the story of Soo Young, an ex-police officer who embarks on a single-minded goal upon leaving jail, after serving a sentence for crimes committed under dubious circumstances....

Credit: Ji Sung’s Instagram Ji Sung and Lee Bo Young took to their personal Instagrams on July 10th to share a heartwarming picture. The photo uploaded by Ji Sung shows his family posing by the ocean. Ji Sung is sitting next to his daughter with a smile on his face, while Lee Bo Young is sitting beside her daughter, holding their son in her arms. In the photo shared by Lee Bo Young, she is posing with their two children, all dressed in matching outfits....

Credit: Disney Plus Disney Plus has revealed two teaser posters and a trailer for its upcoming original series Light Shop , starring Ju Ji Hoon and Park Bo Young . Light Shop tells the story of a peculiar shop that brightens up a dark alley and the strange, secretive customers who visit it. The series is based on the popular webtoon of the same name by Kangfull, which has garnered over 150 million views and widespread praise....

Credit: Getty Image Director Ryu Seung Wan’s latest crime action film, I, The Executioner (also known as Veteran 2 ), is set to be screened in the Midnight Screening section of the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Starring Hwang Jung Min, Jung Hae In, and Kim Mu Yeol , the film will have its world premiere on May 20th at 12:30 AM (local time) at the Grand Auditorium Louis Lumière. It is the only Korean film invited to the main section of this year’s Cannes Film Festival....