Shinee’S Key Apologizes And Announces Hiatus Amid Illegal Medical Treatment Scandal

Credit: SM Entertainment SHINee member Key has issued a personal apology after admitting he received medical treatment from the woman at the center of the illegal medical practice scandal. On December 17th, SHINee’s Key posted a statement on social media addressing the controversy. “I sincerely apologize for causing concern to many due to the discussions surrounding me recently,” he wrote. He expressed his shock over the revelations about the woman accused of performing unauthorized medical procedures....

January 10, 2026 · 2 min · 236 words · Theodore Pearson

So Ji Sub Eyes New Role As Ex

Credit: 51k Following his explosive return to action with Netflix’s Mercy for None , So Ji Sub may already have his next project lined up. This morning, So Ji Sub’s agency 51k confirmed to Xportsnews that he is “currently reviewing the offer” to star in the upcoming drama Manager Kim (literal title). The series, based on the popular webtoon of the same name, reportedly centers around a former special agent-turned-office worker who becomes a fiercely protective “girl dad....

January 10, 2026 · 1 min · 184 words · Kimberly Mahaffey

Song Joong Ki Spotted In Taipei, Fans Shocked By His Unexpected Snack Choice

Credit: Song Joong Ki’s Instagram Song Joong Ki has been sharing snapshots from his vacation in Taiwan, and one small detail in his latest photos has fans buzzing. On January 12, the actor posted several photos on Instagram with the simple caption, “in Taipei.” Dressed casually with a hat pulled low, Song blended easily into the city streets—but fans quickly zeroed in on what he was holding. The real scene-stealer was a bag of cilantro-flavored chips, a local snack famous for its love-it-or-hate-it taste....

January 10, 2026 · 1 min · 119 words · Donald Acevedo

Song Joong Ki Talks About Initially Rejecting ‘My Name Is Loh Kiwan’ And Discusses Its Love Scenes

Credit: Netflix Song Joong Ki revealed that he once declined to appear in Netflix movie My Name is Loh Kiwan , and talked about his love scene in the film with Choi Sung Eun . Song Joong Ki said he turned down My Name is Loh Kiwan seven years ago when it was first offered to him. He said, “I really liked the script and wanted to do it, but I ended up turning it down and did the drama The Battleship Island instead....

January 10, 2026 · 3 min · 544 words · Paula Goss

Song Joong Ki’S Stunning New Look Sparks ‘When Life Gives Tangerines’ Character Comparisons

Credit: Men Noblesse Song Joong Ki recently delighted fans with a refreshing new look in his latest magazine photoshoot. The actor shared several photos on his personal social media account on April 23rd. In the photos, the actor is seen aboard a boat, dressed in a sleek suit with a few strands of hair falling across his forehead and his shirt collar stylishly popped. In another shot, he switches to a more playful vibe, pairing a crisp white shirt with matching shorts....

January 10, 2026 · 1 min · 174 words · Florence Posthuma

South Korea’S Emergency Law Sparks Comparisons To Jung Woo Sung’S Hit Film

Credit: YNA, Hive Media Corp. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s unexpected declaration of emergency martial law has drawn renewed interest in the 2024 film 12.12: The Day , with many drawing parallels between the real-life event and the movie’s plot On Wednesday, Yoon announced lifting the martial law during a live broadcast from the presidential office in Yongsan at 4:27 AM, just six hours after declaring the emergency at 10:25 PM the previous evening....

January 10, 2026 · 3 min · 479 words · Wanda Bean

Tang Wei To Join Park Bo Gum And Suzy In Movie ‘Wonderland’

Credit: ACE MAKER MOVIE WORKS Tang Wei will star in her third Korean film, Wonderland , following her roles in Late Autumn and Decision to Leave. Wonderland tells the story of people reconnecting with loved ones who have passed away through a video call service powered by artificial intelligence. Tang Wei, who gained worldwide attention for her powerful performance in director Ang Lee’s film Lust, Caution , made her debut in Korean cinema with director Kim Tae Yong’s Late Autumn and won the Best Actress Award in the Film category at the 2011 Baeksang Arts Awards....

January 10, 2026 · 2 min · 274 words · Marcos Reyes

V Steals The Show With Quirky Kimbap Moment Beside Lisa At Paradise Art Night

Credit: Tommy Brown Instagram BTS’ V sparked a viral frenzy after being spotted with a roll of kimbap at an upscale art party. On September 5th, producer Tommy Brown shared photos from Frieze Paradise Art Night Seoul 2025, where celebrities from around the world gathered ahead of the opening of the third edition of Frieze Seoul. Among the guests were BTS’s V and RM , along with BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Jisoo ....

January 10, 2026 · 2 min · 277 words · Raymond Smith

Weekly Tv Top10: ‘Queen Of Tears’ Reigns Supreme For The 4Th Week

Drama Ranking for 4th Week of March tvN’s Queen of Tears continues its unparalleled reign. Leading actors Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won, alongside Park Sung Hoon, Lee Mi Sook, and a special cameo by Song Joong Ki, have all made the ranks in the cast ranking. Song Joong Ki’s anticipated cameo , reprising his role from Vincenzo , sparked considerable buzz among viewers. TVING’s Pyramid Game has secured the second position, maintaining its popularity even post-finale....

January 10, 2026 · 3 min · 548 words · Nathaniel Everson

Weekly Tv Top10: ‘When The Phone Rings’ Takes The Lead

Drama Ranking for 4th Week of November MBC’s When the Phone Rings has climbed to the top of the chart in just its second week on air. While the drama leans into the cheesy, cringeworthy vibe of a web novel, viewers admit they can’t stop watching, thanks to its addictive plot. Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin, the drama’s leads, claimed the No. 1 and No. 2 spots in the cast rankings....

January 10, 2026 · 3 min · 606 words · Eugene Bonham

‘Culinary Class Wars’ Chef Choi’S Shocking Confession: Tv Fame Hurt My Restaurant

Credit: MBC Chef Choi Hyun Seok shared behind-the-scenes insights about his appearance on the popular cooking competition Culinary Class Wars . On Wednesday, he joined fellow guests Millanoona, Kwon Yul, and Lim Woo Il on MBC’s Radio Star to showcase their engaging chemistry. Choi recently gained widespread acclaim through Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars , remarked, “After the show aired, I received a surge of offers to appear on various programs....

January 9, 2026 · 3 min · 433 words · Jason Mota

‘Genie, Make A Wish’ Tops Netflix Global Chart, Holds Momentum In Week Two

Credit: Netflix Suzy and Kim Woo Bin ’s Netflix fantasy rom-com Genie, Make a Wish has officially soared to the top of the streamer’s global charts—proving that early concerns over its box office potential were unfounded. According to Netflix’s Tudum Global Top 10 data for the week of October 6th–12th, the series drew 8 million views, ranking No. 1 worldwide in the non-English TV category. It also landed in the Top 10 in 50 countries and claimed the top spot in 10 (Hong Kong, Peru, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, the Dominican Republic)....

January 9, 2026 · 2 min · 349 words · Jack Villareal

‘Hear Me: Our Summer’ Review: A Remake That Preserves The Spirit Of The Original

Edited by Hwang Hong Sun Translated by Yu Jin Kim Credit: Plus M Entertainment A Korean remake of the 2009 Taiwanese movie Hear Me , Hear Me: Our Summer premiered at this year’s Busan International Film Festival and has recently opened in theaters. Unlike many remakes that try to put their own spin on the original, Hear Me: Our Summer stays true to capturing the emotional depth and charm of the original movie....

January 9, 2026 · 3 min · 518 words · Natasha Platner

‘It’S Time To Start Acting’: Leaked Chats Allege Min Hee Jin Staged Evidence In Legal Battle Against Hybe

Credit: Dispatch The already bitter legal battle between HYBE and former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin escalated after reports surfaced that she submitted chat logs suspected of being edited as evidence. During a September 11th hearing at Seoul Central District Court, HYBE presented what it claimed was the “original” version of KakaoTalk messages that Min had previously introduced. HYBE’s version reportedly included additional lines suggesting the conversations may have been staged, such as Min allegedly telling a former ADOR executive: “I’m going to screenshot this, make it sound good,” “Time to act now, go again,” and “Delete it and rewrite—cut, that’s it....

January 9, 2026 · 2 min · 283 words · Linda Mclain

‘Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born’ Final Episode Recap: Kim Tae Ri Shines As ‘Prince Of Maeran’

Credit: tvN tvN’s Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born ended its run on a high, achieving its highest ratings yet. According to Nielsen Korea, the November 17th finale recorded an average of 16.5% and a peak of 18.2% nationwide, and an impressive 17.1% average and 18.8% peak in the Seoul metropolitan area, securing the No. 1 spot across all channels during its time slot. The final episode followed the Maeran Theater Company’s last-ditch effort to overcome severe financial troubles with an unprecedented and experimental production, The Legend of the Twin Towers....

January 9, 2026 · 2 min · 260 words · Dianne Kenny

‘Lovely Runner’ Stars Byeon Woo Seok, Kim Hye Yoon Reunite To Claim ‘Best Couple’ At Aaa 2024

Credit: Byeon Woo Seok Instagram Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon , stars of tvN’s hit drama Lovely Runner , created a sensation at AAA 2024 with their first public reunion since the show’s finale in May, capping it off with a Best Couple Award victory. The highly anticipated reunion at the Asia Artist Awards 2024 marked the pair’s first joint public appearance since their drama concluded, making it an exclusive moment for fans of the series that took Korean television by storm earlier this year....

January 9, 2026 · 2 min · 420 words · Kyle Rose

‘Marry My Husband’ Heads Toward Its Grand Finale: Will It End Like The Original Webnovel?

Credit: tvN As the clock ticks down to the final episodes of tvN’s 16-part drama Marry My Husband , anticipation builds over the fate of its protagonist, played by the captivating Park Min Young . This drama, based on the web novel and subsequent webtoon by author Sung Sojak, has kept audiences on the edge of their seats since its debut, weaving a tale of betrayal, revenge, and the quest for happiness....

January 9, 2026 · 3 min · 505 words · Jessica Sutton

‘My Dearest Nemesis’ Drops Stills: Mun Ka Young Meets Her Gaming Romance Turned Boss

Credit: tvN tvN has released the first stills from their upcoming series My Dearest Nemesis , starring Mun Ka Young and Choi Hyun Wook . The romantic comedy follows the story of Baek Su Jung, a team leader known as the “boss slayer,” and Ban Joo Yeon, a chaebol heir hiding his secret identity as an online gamer known as “Black Dragon.” Mun Ka Young plays Baek Su Jung, who first fell in love with Ban Joo Yeon (Choi Hyun Wook) through an online game, only to have their romance become her most embarrassing “dark history” that she wishes to forget forever....

January 9, 2026 · 2 min · 309 words · Maria Asher

‘Pick Me Trip 2’ Cast Including Hyoyeon And Bomi Detained In Bali Following Unauthorized Shoot

Credit: Pick Me Trip Instagram The cast and crew of KBS Joy’s travel show Pick Me Trip 2 have been detained in Bali due to unauthorized filming, according to a report from Spotvnews. The production team, which includes celebrities such as Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon , Apink’s Yoon Bomi , broadcaster Choi Hee, I.O.I member-turned-actress Lim Na Young, and Secret Number’s Dita, were reportedly conducting clandestine shooting when local authorities caught them....

January 9, 2026 · 2 min · 246 words · Gladys Bennett

‘Reply 1988’ Reunion In The Works: Hyeri Joins, Ryu Jun Yeol Skips

Credit: Hyeri, Ryu Jun Yeol Instagram The Reply 1988 family is making moves to reunite for the show’s 10th anniversary—though one high-profile reunion won’t be happening. On August 13th, production company eggiscoming confirmed to MyDaily that they are discussing making something for the milestone but noted that “details have not yet been finalized.” Earlier that day, OSEN reported that the team was organizing a group trip to mark the anniversary of the show’s premiere, with plans for an October getaway to Gangwon Province....

January 9, 2026 · 2 min · 297 words · Nancy Singer