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Credit: ADOR Just as the year-long contract dispute between NewJeans and their agency ADOR finally calmed, a new controversy has emerged—this time sparked not by the artists, but by some fans. A wave of fan-filed complaints sent to Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) claims that ADOR has “mistreated” or “failed to protect” their artists. Because the complaints were officially submitted, the ministry now plans to meet with both ADOR and the NewJeans members to verify the allegations....

Credit: ADOR As all five NewJeans members announced their intention to return to ADOR, industry insiders warn that the agency may not accept Minji, Danielle and Hanni, who notified their return without prior consultation. Legal experts add that ADOR has sufficient grounds to formally terminate their contracts. On November 12th, the three members delivered their intention to return through Hanil Law Corporation—just three hours after Haerin and Hyein announced their comeback directly through ADOR....

NewJeans’ Parents Slam Bang Si Hyuk for Disrespecting Their Daughters Credit: HYBE, ADOR It has been revealed that the conflict between HYBE and its subsidiary ADOR began with Bang Si Hyuk’s alleged mistreatment of the members of NewJeans. Daily Sports reported today that the parents of NewJeans have raised concerns about HYBE’s alleged unfair treatment of the bandmates. The parents are particularly worried about HYBE launching another girl group with a similar concept to NewJeans, believing it would create confusion and unfair competition between the two groups within the same agency....

Credit: YouTube ‘Yoo Yeon Seok’s Weekend Play’ They may be older groups, but 2PM and Girls’ Generation have versatile, talented members who have still made headlines and sparked some interesting rumors. Now, Ok Taecyeon and Seohyun ’s on-screen chemistry in The First Night With The Duke has blown up past and current dating rumors. While promoting the show with various appearances, Ok Taecyeon and Seohyun have visible on and off-screen chemistry that cannot be denied....

Credit: Netflix The Asia Artist Awards is teasing another legendary event, revealing the first lineup of actors for its 10th anniversary. Park Bo Gum and IU have been confirmed to attend the 10th Anniversary Asia Artist Awards 2025, which will be held on December 6th at the Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan. Both stars have been widely praised for their recent roles in hit Netflix original series When Life Gives You Tangerines ....

Credit: iMBC Park Hyung Sik is poised to continue his success story with the upcoming drama Treasure Island (literal title). A source revealed to Sports Chosun on the 26th that Park Hyung Sik will lead the new SBS drama Treasure Island . The narrative revolves around a man who hacks into a 2 trillion won political slush fund to survive and a political fixer who, unknowingly, kills the man and thereby loses the 2 trillion won forever....

Credit: CJ ENM The 2025 MAMA Awards is gearing up for a star-studded celebration, unveiling an A-list lineup of 25 presenters spanning K-pop, film, and drama’s biggest global names. Ju Ji Hoon, known for Kingdom and Netflix’s hit medical drama The Trauma Center , continues to symbolize the international prestige of K-dramas. Yim Si Wan, following worldwide attention from Squid Game and Mantis , bridges his idol beginnings and acclaimed film career....

Credit: Prain TPC Park Jin Joo is getting married. Prain TPC shared the delightful news today that the beloved actress is set to tie the knot with her longtime, non-celebrity partner on November 30th. “We are sincerely grateful to everyone who has always cherished and loved actress Park Jin Joo, and we have some happy news to share,” her agency began. “She will promise to spend her life with someone she has built deep trust with over a long period of time on November 30th....

Credit: MBC, HYBE Police raided HYBE’s headquarters in Seoul on July 24th, as part of a widening investigation into Chairman Bang Si Hyuk over alleged investor fraud and illicit gains during the company’s IPO process. The Seoul Metropolitan Police announced that Bang is accused of misleading shareholders in 2019 by claiming there were “no IPO plans” even as HYBE was preparing to go public. Several institutional investors, including venture capital firms, sold off their shares, believing his statement....

Credit: HYBE BTS’ RM and Jimin continue to make a positive impact even while serving in the military and actively participating in charitable efforts. Big Hit Music announced yesterday that RM donated 100 million won (approximately $75,000) to the Veterans Affairs Fund in honor of his birthday through the Everyone’s Veterans Dream initiative. This donation supports the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs’ Uniformed Workers Appreciation Campaign, aiming to honor and enhance the welfare of veterans and the families of those who have served....

Credit: Netflix Following the success of Hellbound , Netflix has once again partnered with director Yeon Sang Ho and writer Choi Gyu Seok to adapt another hard-hitting comic, Revelations . This gripping film centers on a pastor and a detective, each driven by their own convictions. Pastor Min Chan, portrayed by The 8 Show star Ryu Jun Yeol , runs a church in a small provincial town. When a man named Yang Rae visits his church, he receives a divine revelation identifying Yang Rae as the culprit who abducted his son, setting him on a path of justice....

Credit: Management SOOP, King Kong by Starship Seo Hyun Jin and Yoo Yeon Seok may be reuniting on-screen for the first time in eight years in the upcoming MBC drama Liar (literal title). On July 3rd, Seo Hyun Jin’s agency, Management SOOP, confirmed to Edaily, “She’s positively reviewing the offer.” Yoo Yeon Seok’s agency, King Kong by Starship, similarly stated that he is “considering the proposal.” An MBC source also told Edaily that Liar is currently being discussed for broadcast sometime next year....

Credit: TV Chosun Seo Ye Ji candidly opened up about the misunderstandings and prejudices surrounding her. On the March 30th episode of TV Chosun’s Huh Young Man’s Food Travel, Seo Ye Ji traveled to Gangwon Province with cartoon artist Huh Young Man. While dining together, Huh Young Man asked her, “How many meals do you have a day?” She replied, “Four meals. I stay up late, so I get hungry in the middle of the night,” surprising him with her answer....

Credit: Netflix Shin Eun Soo is opening up about her chemistry with co-star Gong Myung . On September 3rd, the actress sat down with Newsen for an interview for her Netflix’s coming-of-age romance film Love Untangled (directed by Namkoong Sun). The film follows Park Se Ri (Shin Eun Soo), a 19-year-old girl in 1998 who, on the brink of her first-ever love confession to the school’s heartthrob, hatches a plan to straighten her lifelong complex—her frizzy curls—only to get tangled up with transfer student Han Yoon Seok (Gong Myung)....

Credit: ENA Shin Hye Sun and Lee Jin Wook are captivating audiences with their heartwarming romance in ENA’s Dear Hyeri , delivering a perfect example of classic autumn love. Despite limited accessibility— Dear Hyeri is not available on popular OTT platforms and is exclusive to the new channel ENA and its own platform, GenieTV—the drama has defied expectations by both increasing in viewership and generating major buzz. Premiering on September 23rd with a modest 2....

Credit: tvN SHINee’s Key shared a heartfelt reflection about late bandmate Jonghyun and the enduring bond of the iconic K-pop group. On the February 12th broadcast of tvN’s You Quiz on the Block , Key appeared alongside his mother, where he opened up about one of the most challenging periods in his life. Speaking candidly about Jonghyun’s passing, Key revealed, “I hit rock bottom at that time. I kept thinking, ‘What is life?...

Credit: Lee Min Woo’s social media Lee Min Woo has made a surprise marriage announcement. Lee Min Woo shared a handwritten letter on his social media on July 25th, revealing, “I’ve been feeling mentally exhausted lately after going through various situations. Spending more time with my family has allowed me to reflect on what family truly means.” He continued, “I’ve always had a vague desire to create my own family to be a source of strength for each other....

Credit: Netflix Netflix has released the main poster and trailer for its upcoming feature Good News , a tense 1970s hijack thriller that’s already turned heads at the Toronto International Film Festival and Busan International Film Festival. Set against a high-stakes Cold War backdrop, the film follows a group of unlikely players brought together to land a hijacked plane at any cost. Leading the charge is a mysterious fixer known only as Amuge ( Sol Kyung Gu )....

Credit: Yonhap News The trial has begun for a couple accused of trying to extort money from international soccer star Son Heung Min . At the July 17 court hearing at the Seoul Central District Court, the 41-year-old man admitted to all allegations, while the woman partially denied the charges. The woman is facing charges of extortion and attempted extortion. The man is charged with attempted extortion. The woman’s defense team denied her involvement in any conspiracy or in the second extortion attempt during the hearing....

Credit: Stannum Son Suk Ku , who has been on an unstoppable streak across films and streaming series — from D.P. (2021), My Liberation Notes (2022), The Roundup (2022), and D.P. 2 (2023), to Troll Factory , Big Bet , A Killer Paradox (2024), Heavenly Ever After (2025), and Nine Puzzles — has announced that he’ll be stepping back to recharge. In an interview with Sports Seoul, Son shared, “I’m still involved in a few ongoing projects, but once those are done, I’m planning to take a good, long break....