Kim Jong Kook Publicly Shuts Down Rampant Speculation About His Wife

Credit: KBS Newlywed singer and TV star Kim Jong Kook has publicly shut down the rampant speculation about his non-celebrity wife. On the September 11th episode of KBS’s Problem Child in House , Kim Jong Kook addressed the numerous online rumors circulating about his marriage. “All the rumors are wrong, except for the fact that she’s a woman,” he declared. He firmly denied that his wife is from Los Angeles, that they met at a gym, and that there is a 20-year or more age gap between them....

January 13, 2026 · 2 min · 226 words · Melvin Price

Kim Mu Jun Dragged Into Mei Nagano And Kei Tanaka Affair Allegations, Actor Responds

Credit: Tristone Entertainment, LaFORTE Léna, 9ato Entertainment Japanese actress Mei Nagano has recently found herself at the center of a controversy involving alleged affairs with two actors—married Japanese star Kei Tanaka and Korean actor Kim Mu Jun. The speculation surrounding Kim arose after rumors claimed he was Nagano’s boyfriend. On April 23rd, Kim Mu Jun’s agency, 9Ato Entertainment, responded to the rumors in a statement to Hankyung, clarifying, “Kim Moo Joon and Mei Nagano are just close colleagues,” firmly denying any romantic involvement....

January 13, 2026 · 1 min · 200 words · Ronnie Penick

Kwak Si Yang And Lim Hyeon Joo Turn Instagram Into Love Diary With Sweet Osaka Getaway

Credit: Lim Hyeon Joo, Kwak Si Yang Instagram The openly dating couple Kwak Si Yang and Lim Hyeon Joo recently jetted off to Osaka, Japan, giving romantic glimpses of their journey on their Instagram. Although no photos of the couple together were shared, Kwak and Lim took to capturing each other at a local restaurant, showcasing their affection for one another. In the images released, Kwak Si Yang opted for a relaxed yet stylish look featuring a ball cap and a sweatshirt, while Lim Hyeon Joo charmed with her frilly blouse....

January 13, 2026 · 1 min · 175 words · Kevin Whitley

Lee Ha Nee Says ‘The People Upstairs’ Script Goes Beyond R

Credit: BY4M Lee Ha Nee steps into uncharted territory with her daring role in Ha Jung Woo’s The People Upstairs . The People Upstairs follows the unexpected events that unfold when the upstairs couple (Ha Jung Woo and Lee Ha Nee) and the downstairs couple (Gong Hyo Jin and Kim Dong Wook) share a dinner, triggered by the intimate noises coming from the upstairs apartment each night. Lee Ha Nee plays Soo Kyung, the lively wife of the upstairs couple, whose nightly habits keep everyone on edge....

January 13, 2026 · 2 min · 324 words · Daniel Reaver

Lee Ha Nee’S ‘Knight Flower’ Steals Hearts, Ends As Mbc’S Latest Hit Historical Series

Credit: MBC MBC’s latest Friday-Saturday drama Knight Flower concluded on a high note on the 17th, leaving viewers with smiles on their faces. This fusion historical drama, which wove together elements of fantasy, comedy, and action, has not only entertained but also provided a deep sense of satisfaction by tackling heavy themes like child trafficking, female oppression, and court conspiracies in Joseon-era Korea, all while managing to keep the tone light and engaging....

January 13, 2026 · 2 min · 336 words · Craig Ringel

Lee Jong Suk Steps Away, Kim Jae Won Takes Lead In Reworked Romance Drama

Credit: Ace Factory, Mystic Actors After Lee Jong Suk ’s departure and reports that the project had stalled, the drama I’m Against My Romance (literal title) is officially moving forward with Kim Jae Won as its new male lead. According to an OSEN report on December 19th, Kim Jae Won recently received the script for I’m Against My Romance and has decided to join the project after a positive review....

January 13, 2026 · 2 min · 322 words · Rosario Loesch

Lee Kwang Soo’S Survival Comedy ‘Love Barista’ Drops Poster And Trailer: ‘Asia Prince Goes Missing!’

Credit: JERRYGOOD Company Inc. Lee Kwang Soo returns to theaters this fall with Love Barista , a survival comedy romance directed by Kim Sung Hoon of Confidential Assignment . The film has unveiled its main poster and trailer, teasing Lee’s hilarious transformation as the “Asia Prince” stranded abroad. The story follows Kang Jun Woo (Lee Kwang Soo), a global celebrity who suddenly finds himself alone in a foreign country—without his manager, passport, or a single dollar—and must navigate an unexpected adventure of survival and chaos....

January 13, 2026 · 2 min · 344 words · Candida Randolph

Lee Min Ho Talks Screen Comeback In ‘Omniscient Reader’ And Why He Never Tries To Look Cool

Credit: Lotte Entertainment Lee Min Ho is officially back on the big screen, ten years after his last film role. The Korean superstar made his long-awaited film return with Omniscient Reader: The Prophet , which opened on July 23rd and quickly topped the Korean box office, drawing over 100,000 moviegoers on opening day. The fantasy action flick, packed with a star-studded cast, dominated the weekend theater buzz, proving its hot-ticket status....

January 13, 2026 · 3 min · 455 words · Ina Epps

Lee Se Young Finds Love With Choo Young Woo In New Drama ‘Long Vacation’

Credit: Prain TPC, Dazed Korea Lee Se Young is set to star opposite breakout actor Choo Young Woo in the upcoming series Long Vacation , a warm romantic fantasy that is currently in talks for release on Netflix. The drama follows Demon No. 3375 (Choo Young Woo), who travels to a seaside town on a reward vacation, where he meets human woman Lee Deul Pan (Lee Se Young). Their unlikely romance forces him to confront his identity as a demon while awakening beautiful, human emotions that ultimately conquer his resistance....

January 13, 2026 · 2 min · 294 words · Sharon Sanchez

Lee Seung Gi Beams With Joy While Sharing Photos Of His 21-Month

Credit: SBS Lee Seung Gi proudly shared a glimpse of his 21-month-old daughter. The November 23rd episode of SBS’s show My Little Old Boy wrapped up with a preview of an upcoming meeting between Lee Seung Gi, Lee Hong Gi and Jang Keun Suk . In the clip, Lee Hong Gi asked Lee Seung Gi, “Is your daughter growing well?” Lee Seung Gi responded, “My wife and I take her to and from daycare together, and it makes me so happy....

January 13, 2026 · 2 min · 251 words · George Brown

Lee Seung Gi’S Father-In-Law In Custody; Failed Robotics Plan Linked To Soaring Stock And Investor Shake

Credit: BPM Entertainment Lee Seung Gi’s father-in-law has been linked to suspicious activity surrounding the M&A of KOSDAQ-listed company Xecure, despite claims that he was only involved in planning. On July 10th, Korean media outlet Bloter reported that he played a key role in the complex financial dealings of Xecure’s merger and acquisition, contrary to earlier claims that he had stepped away after laying out the framework. According to the report, he took on a central role in the acquisition of Xecure in 2023....

January 13, 2026 · 3 min · 454 words · Linda Sellars

Lee Si An Opens Up About Her ‘Single’S Inferno 4’ Bed Scene With Yuk Jun Seo

Credit: Lee Si An’s Youtube Channel Single’s Inferno 4 star Lee Si An recently addressed the much-talked-about bed scene with Yuk Jun Seo, with whom she became a final couple on the show. On March 2, Lee Si An uploaded her first vlog on her YouTube channel, Final Si An . While getting ready for a beauty shoot, her hairstylist brought up her signature ponytail look from the show....

January 13, 2026 · 2 min · 276 words · Leah Byrd

Masaki Suda Delights In His Role For Netflix’S ‘Parasyte: The Grey’

Credit: Netflix Japan Japanese actor Masaki Suda has shared his thoughts on joining the cast of Netflix’s series Parasyte: The Grey . On April 12th, Netflix Japan’s official Instagram announced that Suda would make a surprise appearance as Shinichi Izumii in the series, alongside sharing his experiences from the shoot. Reflecting on being part of a project based on Japan’s esteemed Parasyte , Suda expressed both joy and surprise. “I’m watching ‘Hellbound,’ so it brought me joy and amazement to be able to participate in Yeon Sang Ho’s work....

January 13, 2026 · 2 min · 318 words · Donald Chavez

Moon Ga Young And Choi Hyun Wook’S New Drama To Confirmed For 2025 Premiere

Credit: PEAK J ENTERTAINMENT. GOLDMEDALIST Moon Ga Young and Choi Hyun Wook are set to bring a unique romantic tension to life in the upcoming tvN drama He’s the Black Dragon (literal title), slated for a 2025 premiere. On July 12th, tvN officially announced the casting of Moon Ga Young and Choi Hyun Wook for the new series He’s the Black Dragon , based on the popular Naver webtoon by author Hye Jin Yang....

January 13, 2026 · 2 min · 300 words · Amy Whitaker

Nam Yoon Su Reveals Why He Of All Three Brothers Donated Kidney To Father

Credit: YouTube@Naraesik Nam Yoon Su has revealed why he donated a kidney to his father . Nam Yoon Su appeared on Park Na Rae’s YouTube channel “Naraesik” on the 19th and shared various stories. When Park Na Rae asked Nam Yoon Su what makes him happiest these days, he responded, “I’m enjoying filming and everything makes me happy. I don’t have any worries,” adding, “Before, it was my father being sick....

January 13, 2026 · 2 min · 246 words · Jamie Wilhelm

Nana’S Solo Debut Track ‘God’ Banned By Kbs Over Inappropriate Lyrics

Credit: Sublime Nana , a member of the iconic K-pop group After School, has hit a snag with her long-awaited solo debut. Her new album’s title track, “GOD,” has been deemed “unsuitable for broadcast” by the national public broadcaster, KBS. The song has now been banned from their TV and radio channels. According to the review results announced on September 24th, KBS cited “profanity, slang, and vulgar expressions” in the song’s lyrics as the reason for the ban....

January 13, 2026 · 2 min · 233 words · Jack Mays

Netflix Greenlights ‘Notes From The Last Row’ With All

Credit: Netflix Netflix has officially announced the production of its new original series Notes from the Last Row , confirming an all-star cast that includes Choi Min Sik , Choi Hyun Wook , Huh Joon Ho , Kim Yun Jin, and Jin Kyung. Based on the acclaimed Spanish play El Chico de la última fila , this tense literary drama centers on Heo Mun Oh (Choi Min Sik), a sharp-tongued literature professor and failed novelist who finds himself drawn to the raw talent of Lee Kang (Choi Hyun Wook), a mysterious engineering student who always sits in the last row of his lecture hall....

January 13, 2026 · 2 min · 335 words · Michael Erhardt

Netflix Greenlights Mystery Horror Series With Lee Je Wook, Go Min Si, Kim Min Ha And Lee Hee Jun

Credit: Netflix Netflix has officially greenlit its new series Perfect Job (working title), announcing a powerhouse cast including Lee Jae Wook , Go Min Si , Kim Min Ha and Lee Hee Jun . The mystery horror fantasy centers around a strange employment agency that exclusively offers “perfect part-time jobs” starting at 50 times the normal hourly wage. The story unfolds as a young man named Hyuk Joon finds himself working in hellish conditions where unimaginable horrors await....

January 13, 2026 · 2 min · 330 words · Amanda Tabb

Netflix’S ‘Pavane’ Debuts Poster And Trailer, A Poetic Youth Melodrama About Love

Credit: Netflix Netflix has unveiled the main poster and official trailer for its upcoming film Pavane . Pavane follows three young people who have learned to shut themselves off from the world, only to slowly rediscover life and love through one another. The newly released poster and trailer hint at a gentle yet piercing melodrama rooted in connection and growth. The main poster immediately stands out with its photo-like composition....

January 13, 2026 · 2 min · 371 words · Frances Moniz

Netizens Criticize Seungri For His New ‘Burning Sun’ Party + Poster In Indonesia

Credit: TSV MANAGEMENT Ex-Big Bang member Seungri has found himself in hot water yet again after an event poster went viral on social media showcasing Seungri on the cover as the host of a ‘Burning Sun Surabaya’ party in Indonesia. The controversial poster spread like wildfire on Saturday after TVS Management, an international event organizer, announced that Seungri would appear as a special guest for their K-Pop nightclub party “Burning Sun Surabaya” in Indonesia on Aug....

January 13, 2026 · 1 min · 197 words · Gerald Faubion