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Credit: Netflix If you’re in need for some action, Kim Woo Bin has got you covered. The new Netflix movie Officer Black Belt offers some thrills, tear-jerkers, and overall incredible acting from one of Korea’s top stars. Officer Black Belt featuring Kim Woo Bin is an exciting new film that not only entertains viewers but sheds light on how law enforcement operates within Korea. The main character Lee Jung Do ( Kim Woo Bin ) is a talented martial artist who aids Kim Sun-min ( Kim Sung Kyun ) to fight crime and keep a particularly close eye on a pair of criminals....

Credit: Mnet Former JYP trainee Taichi has been confirmed as a cast member for the upcoming season of dating reality show His Man. Streaming platform Wavve announced Taichi’s participation in His Man Season 4 on January 19th. The show is notable for being South Korea’s first-ever reality program dedicated to showcasing romantic relationships among LGBTQ people. Taichi, who is Japanese, first gained recognition as a trainee at JYP Entertainment. He appeared on global audition series Nizi Project Season 2 in 2023 and competed on Mnet’s popular boy group survival show Boys II Planet last year, where he finished in 33rd place....

Credit: Billions Former Wanna One leader Yoon Ji Sung is set to star in the upcoming BL drama, Thunder Cloud Rain Storm . The series is based on a popular novel and webtoon of the same name, which was a hit with readers, earning a high rating of 4.8 out of 5. In the drama, Yoon Ji Sung will play Lee Il Jo, a young man who has fallen on hard times with no savings or a job....

Credit: Ko Young Wook’s Instagram, MBC Former Roo’ra member Go Young Wook has once again sparked public discussions, bringing up BIGBANG’s G-Dragon. On Tuesday, Go took to social media to post a photo with the caption, “Are bandanas making a comeback these days?” The image, which featured Go sporting a bandana, also included a snapshot of G-Dragon, quickly catching the attention of fans and followers. This post follows G-Dragon’s buzzworthy appearance at Incheon Airport on Monday, where he was headed to the Chanel 2024/25 Cruise Replica Show....

Credit: Netflix Gong Myung recently looked back on his student days while discussing his latest role in Netflix’s new youth romance film, Love Untangled . In an interview with Sports Chosun on September 3rd, Gong Myung admitted with a laugh, “Like Doyoung said, I was somewhat popular in school, but not to the level he makes it sound. Still, I guess I had a bit of modest attention.” Love Untangled , set in 1998, follows 19-year-old Park Seri ( Shin Eun Soo ), who plans an elaborate mission to straighten her lifelong complex—her frizzy hair—before making a once-in-a-lifetime confession....

Credit: Netflix Gong Yoo shared his thoughts on the mixed reactions to The Trunk during an interview with Sports Chosun at a café in Seoul on December 5th. The Netflix original series The Trunk revolves around NM, a company that offers fixed-term marriage services. This concept has sparked criticism, with some accusing the show of “glamorizing contractual marriages bordering on prostitution.” Addressing these concerns, Gong Yoo said, “First of all, I’m not someone who likes conventional or predictable things....

Credit: STUDIO X+U Greg Hsu transforms into a killer in No Way Out: The Roulette , bringing a never-before-seen side of his acting skills. Hsu, known for his charming roles, now steps into the shoes of “Mr. Smile,” a hitman sent to Korea to kill a notorious criminal. No Way Out: The Roulette centers around the 20-billion-won public assassination bounty placed on Kim Guk Ho (Yoo Jae Myung), igniting a fierce battle among those who seek to claim the reward....

Credit: tvN, X “@endendqhq” With tvN’s Lovely Runner maintaining a strong buzz, attention is also turning to its original web novel “The Best of Tomorrow” by Gim Ppang. Despite modest viewership ratings of 3.4% according to Nielsen Korea, the drama competes in buzz with highly-rated shows like tvN’s Queen of Tears , which boasts a robust 21.6% viewership. Blending genres like youth, time-slip, fantasy, and romantic comedy, Lovely Runner primarily resonates with a younger audience, whose preference for OTT platforms over traditional TV influences its viewership pattern....

Credit: SPOTV News, iMBC Hwang Jung Eum Makes Big Profit Selling Gangnam Building Hwang Jung Eum , currently in the midst of a divorce, reportedly sold a building in Gangnam in 2021 for a whopping 5 billion won ($3.7 million) profit. Industry sources say Hwang purchased the building for 6.25 billion won ($4.6 million) in March 2018 and sold it for 11 billion won ($8.1 million) in October 2021. The building has a building area of 116㎡, a total floor area of 606㎡, and is 5 floors above ground and 1 floor below ground....

Credit: Hwang Jung Eum and Kim Jong Kyu’s Instagram Hwang Jung Eum and basketball star Kim Jong Kyu have unexpectedly called it quits on their relationship, just two weeks after publicly confirming their romance. The couple first made headlines on July 22nd when a source close to Hwang Jung Eum revealed that they had grown close while supporting each other through difficult times. The relationship reportedly progressed gradually, but the growing public attention quickly put a strain on their budding romance....

Credit: CJ ENM Hyun Bin and Lee Dong Wook set the Toronto International Film Festival’s (TIFF) red carpet ablaze with excitement during the world premiere of their film Harbin on September 9th (KST). Attending alongside director Woo Min Ho, the two stars caused a stir as fans eagerly shared photos and videos of their arrival on social media. From the moment the actors stepped out of their vehicle, loud cheers erupted....

Credit: News1 The Korean film industry has bid a final, tearful farewell to the legendary actor Ahn Sung Ki . The funeral ceremony was held at 9 AM on January 9th at the Myeongdong Cathedral Familia Chapel in Seoul. Fellow actors gathered to accompany the late star on his final journey. Jung Woo Sung, visibly emotional and red-eyed, led the procession carrying the deceased’s portrait. Beside him stood Lee Jung Jae, holding the posthumously awarded Gold Crown Order of Cultural Merit....

Credit: iMBC Ko Kyung Pyo appeared noticeably different in size at the Miss Gee Collection photocall held on the afternoon of the 20th. The event took place at Unhyeongung Palace in Seoul’s Jongno-gu district. Credit: iMBC His appearance sparked a buzz with fans noticing a significant change from his previous public appearances. A seemed to be embracing a chubbier, healthier look. This recent transformation comes after Ko Kyung Pyo’s guest spot on singer Junggigo’s YouTube show....

Credit: SBS The Judge from Hell ‘s Park Shin Hye is caught in a moment of heartbreaking vulnerability, hinting at a possible farewell with Kim Jae Young . The drama, which has captivated audiences with the intense, complex relationship between Kang Bit Na (Park Shin Hye) and Han Da On (Kim Jae Young), continues to deliver suspense and passion. What began as a dynamic filled with suspicion and pursuit has evolved into a deep connection where both characters are willing to risk everything to protect each other....

Credit: IU Instagram IU is creating a buzz with her heartwarming gesture of taking her grandmother on a lavish vacation. The singer and actress recently posted several photos on her Instagram, sharing sweet moments from her luxurious getaway with her grandmother. One particularly touching image shows IU embracing her grandmother, adding to the heartwarming atmosphere of the trip. While IU’s laid-back, casual look in the photos caught fans’ attention, the real buzz is about the extravagant resort where the two stayed....

Credit: SBS Jang Na Ra appeared as a special MC on SBS’s My Little Old Boy , revealing details about her blissful newlywed life. Returning to the small screen with SBS’s weekend drama Good Partner , Jang Na Ra made a rare variety show appearance on My Little Old Boy . As she entered the studio, the mothers couldn’t hide their amazement at her youthful appearance, exclaiming, “You look like a high school student; you haven’t aged a bit!...

Credit: TV Chosun On a recent episode of TV Chosun’s All By Myself , Jo Yoon Hee shared heartfelt reflections on co-parenting with her ex-husband, Lee Dong Gun, expressing that if her daughter, Roa, ever wished to live with her father, she would respect that choice. During the show, Jo Yoon Hee and her daughter attended an art therapy session. Asked to draw a picture of their family, Roa hesitated before drawing only her mother, father, and grandmother—leaving herself out....

Credit: Weverse Magazine JTBC has issued a public apology after mistakenly airing CCTV footage of another person, claiming it was BTS member Suga involved in a DUI incident. The news channel clarified the mistake during its main news program, Newsroom , on the 16th. Anchor Choi Jae Won explained, “On August 7th, we reported on BTS member Suga’s DUI incident and aired CCTV footage of a man riding an electric scooter on a main road....

Credit: Uhm Jung Hwa’s YouTube Channel Jung Eun Chae is reaping the rewards of her hard work following the success of her recent drama, Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born , which has resulted in a surge of new advertising offers. On Wednesday, Uhm Jung Hwa ‘s YouTube channel released a much-anticipated video titled “I Asked Jung Eun Chae About the Mysterious Ok Gyeong,” generating even more excitement among fans....

Credit: Harper’s Bazaar Korea Jung Hae In and Jung So Min ‘s much-anticipated Bali pictorial, which initially sparked dating rumors, has been released. On October 17th, Harper’s Bazaar Korea posted photos of the Love Next Door co-stars on its official Instagram, captioning the post, “This is real chemistry! Presenting the reality of Seung Hyo and Seok Ryu’s couple photoshoot.” The two actors, who portray lovers in the tvN drama Love Next Door , traveled to Bali together for the photoshoot, fueling romance rumors at the time....