Credit: iMBC Lee Sang Yeob will be getting married on March 24th at a hotel in Seoul. The wedding will be private in respect of his non-celebrity bride-to-be. In October of last year, Lee Sang Yeob appeared on MBC’s variety show Omniscient Interfering View and confessed, “I’ve been dating for about 9 months. It wasn’t like we said, ‘Let’s get married,’ but one day I found myself sitting in a wedding hall and making a reservation....

Credit: VOGUE KOREA Lee Se Young extended her apologies to Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi during a recent appearance on the YouTube channel Vogue Korea . During the episode, Lee Se Young and Kentaro Sakaguchi participated in a TMI quiz after a couple’s photoshoot. When asked to guess her debut year, Lee Se Young playfully asked, “What age do you think I am? At first, I wrote down 94. Do you see me as your grandmother?...

Credit: Min Hee Jin’s Instagram Min Hee Jin , the former CEO of ADOR and current head of OOAK Records , addressed an alleged smear campaign against her. Min revealed on social media on January 19th that she recently held a meeting in Seoul with a lawyer currently handling the TAG PR lawsuit in the United States. TAG PR is a public relations firm previously acquired by HYBE America, which has been accused of running organized smear campaigns....

Credit: YG Entertainment The Military Manpower Administration and police have launched investigations into WINNER member Mino’s alternative military service duties, while his workplace supervisor reveals the K-pop star’s deteriorating health condition made regular duty impossible. Speaking to Daily Sports, Supervisor A of the Mapo Public Facility, where Mino serves his alternative military service, confirmed that investigations are underway. “The Military Manpower Administration has been on-site reviewing CCTV footage and attendance records since the news broke, and we’ve just received a request from police to preserve our CCTV footage,” the supervisor stated....

Credit: SM Entertainment NCT’s Taeyong is preparing to trade the microphone for the military as he’s set to enlist in the Navy Band, making him the first member of NCT to embark on military service. According to Sway, Taeyong will undergo basic military training starting next month on the 10th before joining the Navy Band to fulfill his national defense duties. However, SM Entertainment soon corrected the report, saying the date will be April 15th instead of the 10th....

Credit: Netflix Netflix has released the official teaser poster and trailer for Uprising , an epic historical drama set during the Japanese invasion of Korea, set to debut on October 11th. The film follows the turbulent story of Jong Ryeo ( Park Jung Min ), the son of a prestigious military family, and his servant Cheon Yeong ( Kang Dong Won ). Once close friends despite their differences in social status, the two are torn apart by war and circumstance, only to meet again as enemies—Jong Ryeo as a trusted warrior of King Seonjo ( Cha Seung Won ), and Cheon Yeong as a guerrilla fighter....

Netflix Japan has announced its highly anticipated live-action lineup for 2025, and among the new series are two standout titles featuring Korean actors— Soulmate and Romantics Anonymous . Soulmate:A BL Drama Starring Ok Taecyeon Credit: Netflix Soulmate follows a man named Ryu Narutaki who leaves everything behind in Japan and escapes to Berlin after unintentionally destroying the life of a close friend. While visiting a local church, Ryu gets caught in a fire and is saved by a Korean boxer named Johan Hwang....

Credit: GQ Korea Recently, Park Hyung Sik successfully wrapped up the popular SBS weekend drama Buried Hearts . The drama was met with success, and Park Hyung Sik revealed a little more of his tender side in an interview with GQ Korea. On April 21st a video titled, “The man who became a treasure while filming Buried Hearts ” was uploaded to the GQ Korea YouTube channel. In the interview, light hearted questions were asked and a look into Park Hyung Sik’s personal life was revealed alongside his surprisingly cutesy personality....

Credit: BH Entertainment Park Sung Hoon has departed from tvN’s upcoming drama The Tyrant’s Chef (literal title). According to industry sources, the decision was reached through mutual agreement between the production company and the actor’s agency on the 11th. The Tyrant’s Chef follows a French chef who time-slips to the past, where he encounters a tyrannical king known as both history’s worst despot and finest gastronome, leading to a love story that transcends 500 years....

Choi Hyun Wook has made a name for himself by effortlessly portraying youthful characters who hide their inner struggles while also standing out in villainous supporting roles. Now, he’s stepping into the lead role of a romantic comedy. tvN’s upcoming series My Dearest Nemesis follows Baek Soo Jung (played by Moon Ga Young ), who unexpectedly ends up working for her ex and first love, Ban Joo Yeon. As Choi Hyun Wook takes on the role of a wealthy third-generation chaebol heir, anticipation is high for his transformation....

Edited by Seo Hayne Translated by Yu Jin Kim A man who can time travel but fails to save anyone in crucial moments. With disheveled hair, he hides under a hoodie and retreats into his home with an expressionless face. He is Bok Goo Joo, a man who has lost his superpowers in JTBC’s The Atypical Family . Returning to the small screen after three years, Jang Ki Yong captivates viewers with his somber new look....

Dredit: tvN, Disney Plus, Netflix A variety of K-dramas were released this year – some so thrilling they surpassed our expectations, with others falling flat and leaving us scrolling in search of a new binge. Joy News 24, a high-profile entertainment magazine in Korea, conducted an internal survey to see which dramas were the worst of 2025. After posting, the Korean public seemed to be in agreement and seconded the motion of the survey’s results....

Credit: One Hundred Label Former THE BOYZ member Ju Haknyeon has been accused of soliciting prostitution. On June 19th, 2025, a citizen filed a police complaint through South Korea’s civil complaint system, requesting an investigation into Ju Haknyeon for allegedly violating the Act on the Punishment of Acts of Arranging Sexual Traffic. The complaint also demanded an investigation into a producer and a representative of One Hundred Label, citing the “serious nature of the allegations, which could involve direct participation, aiding, or arranging the act....

Credit: @style Actress Shim Hye Jin, better known as the mother of RIIZE member Anton and the wife of composer Yoon Sang, is making her comeback through a captivating photoshoot in @style’s August issue. For her Guerlain photoshoot, Shim Hye Jin returned to the camera after a long hiatus, effortlessly captivating the set with just her test shots. Her presence was so commanding that each click of the shutter produced a perfect shot, earning her praise from the staff....

Credit: Big Hit Music RM and Jungkook were spotted spending the early morning together—and fans are buzzing over what they might have discussed. In the early hours of December 10th, RM posted a photo of a huge pot of ramyeon, tagging Jungkook in the shot. Jungkook then reshared the picture on his own account, suggesting the two met up for a late-night chat. Naturally, fans are curious about what the pair talked about....

Credit: Netflix Ryu Jun Yeol has opened up about the controversies surrounding his personal life, stating that he believes remaining silent is the best course of action and that he will maintain this stance in the future. During a May 23rd interview for his Netflix series The 8 Show , Ryu Jun Yeol shared his thoughts on the issues with his ex-girlfriends, Hyeri and Han So Hee . “I’ve read many stories through articles and faced a lot of criticism,” he said....

Credit: Greenpeace Ryu Jun Yeol , celebrated for his role as a Greenpeace ambassador, has recently found himself at the center of a greenwashing controversy. On March 21st, Greenpeace issued a statement affirming the actor’s dedication to environmental causes, noting his active participation in various campaigns since 2016 and his recent appointment in April 2023 as Greenpeace East Asia’s first ambassador. “Being an ambassador is based on an individual’s goodwill and is considered volunteer work,” Greenpeace stated, acknowledging they are reviewing inquiries from supporters and will take this opportunity to reassess and discuss their internal regulations regarding ambassadorship....

Credit: tvN Seo Hyun Jin reflected on her past struggles and her rise to success during her guest appearance on the November 20th episode of tvN’s You Quiz on the Block . Recalling her early years, Seo Hyun Jin revealed that she was scouted by SM Entertainment while attending Gugak National High School, a prestigious school for traditional Korean music. “I was part of the generation that loved H.O.T and S....

Credit: Yonhap News Former Big Bang member Seungri is once again under scrutiny following allegations that he has been attempting to launch a new nightlife project in Cambodia reminiscent of the infamous Burning Sun scandal. In the video, Oh said, “We’re getting tips that Seungri has been partying with senior figures from Cambodian crime compounds, essentially trying to create a second Burning Sun in Cambodia.” Oh further alleged that Seungri was associating with individuals involved in money laundering, voice phishing scams, and casino-linked operations, adding that reports suggest he was exploring business opportunities tied to these networks....

Credit: Youtube Channel TEO Shin Mina is set to star in the tvN Monday-Tuesday drama No Gain No Love , which premieres on August 26th. The drama tells the story of Son Hae Young (played by Shin Mina), a woman who fakes her marriage because she doesn’t want to take any loss, and Kim Ji Wook ( Kim Young Dae ), a man who becomes her fake husband because he doesn’t want to cause any harm....