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Credit: MHN Sports, Newsis, News1, Kingkong by Starship As expected, the first half of the year in the entertainment industry was filled with its fair share of buzz and mishaps. From celebrities openly sharing their breakups to rumors of unexpected romances, the lines between personal lives and the public eye blurred more than ever. From DUIs to school violence to dating dramas, here are all the biggest scandals and dramas that went down in the first half of 2024....

Credit: SPOTVNEWS BTS’s Jin has officially completed his 548-day military service, returning to his dedicated fanbase, ARMY. On June 12th, Jin was discharged as a Sergeant from the 5th Infantry Division in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province. During the ceremony, Jin was seen sharing heartfelt embraces with his fellow soldiers, shedding tears as he saluted. Credit: SPOTVNEWS Credit: SPOTVNEWS The emotional moment quickly turned joyful as the BTS members arrived to celebrate his discharge....

Credit: MBC Actor Choi Daniel recently addressed rumors involving Hwang Jung Eum during his appearance on Radio Star on the 19th. Reflecting on the time when High Kick Through the Roof (2009-2010) took a week-long hiatus, Choi said, “Back then, any delay was seen as a sign of trouble. A rumor started that I had an affair with Hwang Jung Eum, and her then-boyfriend (SG Wannabe’s Kim Yong Joon ) supposedly gave me a black eye that I couldn’t be on camera for a week....

Credit: THE BLACK LABEL, Galaxy Corporation, JYP Entertainment The Circle Chart for Week 12 has landed, with major names like Rosé , Bruno Mars, G-Dragon , and NMIXX topping multiple categories and continuing their chart momentum. According to the Korea Music Content Association, Rosé and Bruno Mars have once again secured the No.1 spot on the Global K-pop Chart from March 16th to 22nd with their hit “APT.”—marking their 22nd consecutive week at the top....

Credit: THEBLACKLABEL, FNC Entertainment, EDAM Entertainment The rankings for Week 19 of the Circle Chart have been released, with Rosé , Bruno Mars, WOODZ, and P1Harmony taking the top spot in various chart categories. The Korea Music Content Association, which operates the Circle Chart, announced, “For Week 19 (May 4th-10th), Rosé and Bruno Mars claimed the #1 spot on the Global K-pop Chart, while WOODZ scored a triple crown, and P1Harmony secured two #1 positions....

Credit: Netflix, JYP Entertainment, P NATION November’s Circle Chart delivered major wins across K-pop, with Hwasa, Stray Kids, NMIXX, and HUNTR/X each taking top honors in multiple categories. The Korea Music Content Association announced that HUNTR/X topped the Global K-pop Chart, NMIXX and Stray Kids each scored two crowns, and Hwasa swept four categories. HUNTR/X, joined by EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, and the KPop Demon Hunters cast, continued their five-month reign at No....

Credit: YouTube “ZIP Daesung” On February 28th, Daesung invited BLACKPINK’s Lisa to his YouTube channel “ZIP Daesung” for a conversation. During their chat, Lisa briefly took time for a hair and makeup touch-up. Noticing Daesung watching idly, Lisa asked, “Aren’t you getting a touch-up?” Daesung replied, “The person who does my touch-ups has left,” explaining, “They leave, take care of business nearby, then come back—they’re free.” He then added, “But I pay them for the time they’re here, and if they go somewhere else, I don’t pay them for that time....

Credit: JTBC On a recent episode of JTBC’s Actors’ Association , Daniel Henney met up with Panicko star Noh Sang Hyun and delighted fans by sharing the heartwarming story of how he met his wife, Ru Kumagai, leading up to their marriage in 2023. Henney began, “Long time ago, I was in a relationship. We broke up. You know how you feel, ‘I’m finished. I’m never another woman. I’m done....

Credit: Online Community DJ Koo continues to mourn the loss of his wife, Barbie Hsu, with quiet devotion. According to Taiwanese media and online communities on July 29th, Koo has been visiting Hsu’s gravesite every single day, even in the face of pouring rain and sweltering summer heat. Photos shared online show a tender scene: in front of the black headstone sit a bouquet of pink flowers, a bottle of water, and a bowl of noodles—placed with care....

Credit: Disney Plus EXO’s Do Kyung Soo , aka D.O., is opening up about the disappointment of missing the wedding of one of his closest friends—actor Kim Woo Bin —and his longtime partner Shin Mina . During an interview held on the 11th for his Disney Plus series The Manipulated , Do Kyung Soo shared that he won’t be able to attend the couple’s December 20th ceremony. EXO was confirmed to appear at the 2025 Melon Music Awards on the same day, leaving him no way to be there for Woo Bin....

Credit: ZAPZEE, Eden Entertainment Being one of the first boy groups to debut this year, EDEN Entertainment’s successful group ALL(H)OURS has leveled up and found themselves to be a group that is captivating the public with their fierce fashion and unexpectedly unique musical sound. From their debut mini-album All Ours to their latest comeback “SHOCK,” the seven-member boy group has a zestful sound that is undoubtedly addictive. Now, members Kunho, Youmin, Xayden, Minje, Masami, Hyunbin, and On:N met with ZAPZEE to discuss their new album WITNESS , the development of the groups’ concepts, and even share their honest triumphs and struggles as a 4th generation K-Pop boy group....

Credit: iPQ Earlier this year, OMEGA X member Kevin (Park Jin Woo) had a very successful debut through the now must-watch series My Bias Is Showing , a BL romance that follows the story of a pure but naive fan, Na Ae Jun, falling in love with his favorite idol Choi Si Yeol, played by Kim Kang Min. Fans of BL praised the drama for not only its charming storyline but also for its handsome lead actors and believable interactions between the two....

Credit: SM Entertainment The bitter legal battle between EXO members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin (collectively known as EXO-CBX) and their former agency, SM Entertainment, is heading to court-ordered mediation. The first mediation session for the contract dispute between SM Entertainment and EXO-CBX, involving roughly 600 million won ($440,000), is scheduled for September 23rd. The conflict began in June of last year when SM Entertainment sued the three members to enforce their exclusive contracts, stating that the members’ “unreasonable actions could no longer be tolerated....

Credit: Netflix In Season 2 of Netflix’s Squid Game , the competition will feature traditional Korean games exclusively. Netflix’s official channel released a video featuring the cast of Squid Game Season 2 responding to fan theories from around the world. In the video, Korean actors Lee Jung Jae , Lee Byung Hun , and Wi Ha Joon shared, “Season 1 of Squid Game received immense love globally,” adding, “We will see if the fun and interesting speculations from different countries match the content of Season 2....

Credit: iMBC The film industry reported the passing of actor Lee Sun Kyun ‘s father on March 27th. He died peacefully from natural causes. The family will be arranging a funeral and will receive visitors who wish to pay their respects. This news comes only three months after Jeon Hye Jin tragically lost her husband Lee Sun Kyun in December 2023. Meanwhile, Jeon Hye Jin ‘s movie Cross is slated to be released sometime this year....

Credit: Kwon Mina Instagram Former Kwon Mina revealed that she was recently rescued after attempting suicide, sharing a brief but alarming account of the incident. On January 1st, Kwon posted a long message titled “Goodbye. And I’m sorry,” then returned two hours later with a follow-up describing what happened during the attempt. “If it had been left just a little longer, I could have kept my promise,” she wrote. “I heard a noise, someone started shaking me, and my consciousness kept fading in and out....

Credit: PA Entertainment, Badminton World Federation Rumors are swirling that actress and former K-pop idol Yoon Chae Kyung is dating former national badminton star Lee Yong Dae. A Korean media outlet reported on November 19th that the pair has been in a serious romantic relationship for about a year. The report claimed that despite their eight-year age difference, the two have been open about their relationship, introducing each other to acquaintances as partners....

Credit: MBC MBC’s variety show Good Day aired its final episode on April 13th, recording its lowest viewer ratings to date. According to Nielsen Korea, the show recorded a nationwide household viewership rating of 2.7%. After peaking at 4.3% with its first episode in February, the ratings mostly hovered in the 3% range and ultimately failed to rebound. Good Day is a music project in which G-Dragon collaborates with figures from various fields to create a song representing the year 2025....

Credit: Gong Hyo Jin’s Instagram Gong Hyo Jin unveils glimpses of her daily honeymoon life with husband Kevin Oh in New York. On August 5th, Gong Hyo Jin posted several photos on her social media, captioned “Last weekend,” showing the couple dining at a restaurant in New York. These newly released photos capture the couple seated opposite each other in a restaurant, engaging in affectionate conversation. Gong Hyo Jin completed her stylish look with a bright white shirt and red accessories, while Kevin Oh opted for a neat appearance in a white shirt....

Credit: GRAM Entertainment Han Ji Eun shared her experience working with high-profile co-stars in an interview with iMBC Entertainment on February 24th, celebrating the conclusion of both tvN’s When the Stars Gossip and TVING’s original series Study Group . The versatile performer captivated audiences simultaneously through two contrasting roles—as the tough-exterior, soft-interior heiress Choi Go Eun in When the Stars Gossip and as passionate contract teacher Lee Han Kyung in Study Group ....