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Credit: Yoon Bomi Instagram, MBC Apink’s Yoon Bomi and hit producer Rado of B.E.P. are set to get married next May, turning the group’s upcoming 15th anniversary into a double celebration. According to industry sources on December 18th, Yoon Bomi and Rado have recently finalized their wedding date and have begun sharing the news with close friends and family. The longtime couple has been dating for nine years. The two first met while working on music in 2017 and later developed a romantic relationship....

Credit: Zico Instagram Zico is enjoying a major real estate win. According to local real estate firm Building Road, the artist purchased a building in Seongdong District, Seoul, in February 2018 for 4.8 billion won ($3.25 million). Including acquisition taxes and fees, the total investment is estimated at around 5.1 billion won. The building spans from one basement level to four stories above ground, with a total floor area of about 890 square meters....

Credit: npio Shin Ye Eun shared heartfelt reflections on her co-stars Kim Da Mi and Heo Nam Jun in A Hundred Memories , the 1980s-set youth melodrama that captures friendship, first love, and the fleeting glow of adolescence. The series follows Young Rye (Kim Da Mi) and her best friend Jong Hee (Shin Ye Eun), whose bond is tested when both fall for the same man, Jae Pil (Heo Nam Jun)....

Credit: Lotte Entertainment A third installment of Along with the Gods has been confirmed for production. Based on a popular webtoon of the same name, the Along with the Gods series explores the realms of the afterlife and the living world, delving into themes of life, death and the power of human connection. The first two films were massive box office successes in South Korea, becoming the first series in the country’s history to have consecutive films each sell over 10 million tickets....

Credit: Netflix Chef Triple Star (real name Kang Seung Won), known for his role as Culinary Class Wars , boldly appeared at a recent event in Seoul, undeterred by ongoing controversies surrounding his personal life and allegations of embezzlement. The celebrity chef seemed unfazed by serious accusations from his ex-wife and former girlfriend. On Sunday, a special pop-up event celebrating the 2024 A50BR Seoul occurred at the Mood Anchor on Sebit Island in Banpo-dong, Seocho District, Seoul....

Credit: SBS Jang Ki Yong and Ahn Eun Jin ’s chemistry is generating major international buzz. SBS’s Wednesday–Thursday romance Dynamite Kiss has soared to No. 2 on Netflix’s Global TV chart, according to streaming-rank tracker FlixPatrol as of November 13th. The drama premiered on November 11th and follows Go Da Rim (Ahn Eun Jin), a single woman who disguises herself as a mother to get a job, and Gong Ji Hyuk (Jang Ki Yong), the team leader who falls for her in an unpredictable, fast-burning romance....

Credit: Showbox Exhuma premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival with a bang. Invited to the esteemed Forum section, the film had its screening on Friday evening, followed by a lively Q&A session with director Jang Jae Hyun. Already, global audiences are raving about the experience. Fabian Tietke, who moderated the Q&A, introduced Exhuma as a “great film that encompasses both the spiritual and the material world” and praised it, saying, “The actors are all impressive and seem to have a deep understanding of their professions in the movie....

Credit: BY4M STUDIO, NEW Hitman 2 continues its reign at the Korean box office, marking its fourth consecutive day at number one. According to the Korean Film Council, Hitman 2 drew in 251,515 viewers on January 30th, securing the top spot at the box office. The film has now reached a cumulative audience of 1,518,017. Dark Nuns claimed second place with 143,950 daily viewers, bringing its total audience to 1,186,509....

Credit: Netflix The hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters is officially getting a sequel—with a release window set for 2029, according to reports from Bloomberg and Variety on November 5th (local time). Netflix and Sony Pictures have reportedly finalized a new deal for the follow-up, which will continue the story of K-pop stars battling demons through music. Industry sources noted that due to the lengthy production process typical of animated features, the four-year gap between releases was expected....

Credit: Netflix Although Seoul is an already famous city known for its bustling lifestyle and bright nightlife, this creative animated romance on Netflix reimagines this well-known city in a colorfully new and futuristic way. Lost In Starlight is the first Korean animated film to be featured on Netflix. From the beautifully animated characters to the lively backgrounds, the story leaps off the screen, and its artsy expressions are not only enjoyable but also memorable for viewers....

Credit: tvN Mun Ka Young and Choi Hyun Wook are falling for each other once again in tvN’s drama My Dearest Nemesis . In episode 4, the reason why Ban Joo Yeon (Choi Hyun Wook) had no choice but to strive to become the heir of Yongsung Group was revealed. As a child, Joo Yeon begged his busy parents to take him to an animation event, and during the trip, his parents lost their lives in a traffic accident....

Credit: TEAMHOPE On August 5th, Um Tae Goo sat down for an interview to discuss his experiences with the JTBC series My Sweet Mobster . My Sweet Mobster is a romantic comedy that follows Ji Hwan (Um Tae Goo), a reformed gangster, and Eun Ha ( Han Sun Hwa ), who plays with children. Tackling his first rom-com, Um Tae Goo shared, “It wasn’t easy. I had to be much more energetic on set, and memorizing all the lines was challenging....

Credit: tvN In the latest episode of tvN and TVING’s original drama No Gain No Love , Shin Mina reunites with Kim Young Dae at the office after a three-month separation. The fourth episode, which aired on the 3rd, achieved a nationwide average rating of 3.9% and peaked at 4.7% on paid platforms. The drama also secured the number one spot in its time slot across all channels, including terrestrial, for viewers aged 20 to 49, according to Nielsen Korea....

Credit: tvN Star screenwriter Park Ji Eun, known for popular dramas like My Love from the Star, Legend of the Blue Sea and Crash Landing on You, has teamed up with director Kim Hee Won of Little Women, Vincenzo for their new project, Queen of Tears . However, the drama has been clouded by resurfacing plagiarism allegations against Park Ji Eun. Credit: SBS, tvN Park has faced accusations of plagiarism three times, most recently with Crash Landing on You ....

Credit: SBS The director of the documentary film The Birth of Korea , Kim Deug Young, took to social media yesterday with a controversial statement. He claimed “leftists were flocking” to the newly released thriller Exhuma , suggesting it was an attempt to undermine his film’s message. Exhuma opened on February 22nd and quickly gained traction, surpassing 2 million viewers within four days. This pushed The Birth of Korea from second to third place at the box office....

Credit: Disney Plus Disney Plus’s original series Uncle Samsik released its first five episodes on May 15th, instantly generating buzz for its compelling characters and gripping performances. Uncle Samsik tells the story of Samsik ( Song Kang Ho ), a man determined to feed people three meals a day even during wartime, and elite young man Kim San ( Byun Yo Han ), who dreams of building a prosperous country....

Credit: ACEMAKER In a recent interview at a café in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Park Bo Gum , the star of the upcoming film Wonderland , opened up about his close friendship with Byeon Woo Seok and his experience acting alongside Suzy . Park Bo Gum and Byeon Woo Seok have been good friends since they worked together on the 2020 tvN drama Record of Youth . Byeon Woo Seok recently attended the VIP screening of Wonderland to support his friend, and his role in the popular drama Lovely Runner has also sparked renewed interest in his performance in Record of Youth ....

Credit: Ethernet Cable Fortune Teller An old video of a fortune teller predicting Kim Soo Hyun ‘s fate has resurfaced and is now gaining attention as controversy surrounding him continues to grow. The video was originally uploaded on November 30th, 2021, on the Ethernet Cable Fortune Teller YouTube channel. In it, the fortune teller analyzed the person’s fate and offered various interpretations using only his birthdate. During the reading, the fortune teller remarked, “He may seem bright on the outside, but his true personality is different from his public image....

Credit: MBC, Lee Jang Woo’s Instagram Lee Jang Woo revealed his noticeably slimmed-down physique on the recent episode of I Live Alone . “I used to weigh 108kg and was even at risk of developing diabetes,” Lee Jang Woo shared, explaining his motivation for embarking on a strict diet to prioritize his health. Joined by fellow cast members Park Na Rae and Jeon Hyun Moo , the actor stepped onto the scale to reveal his weight loss progress....

Credit: SPOTVNEWS, Twitter In the midst of swirling dating rumors, a woman linked to RIIZE member Anton has come forward to clarify the situation. Recently, a photo surfaced online showing Anton holding hands with a woman in New Jersey, sparking widespread speculation about a potential romantic relationship. This photo quickly became a hot topic among fans, leading to unwarranted attention toward woman A, including the partial disclosure of her personal information....