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Credit: SBS Catch Kim Nam Gil has shared his insights on what to expect in The Fiery Priest Season 2 , set to premiere this November. On Monday, the SBS Catch channel released behind-the-scenes footage from the poster shoot for The Fiery Priest Season 2 . The new season follows Father Kim Hae Il, a passionate priest who serves his congregation by day and leads the Angel Gang, a group committed to fighting crime, by night....

Credit: Dispatch, iMBC Busan’s glamour was in full swing on September 18th as the 34th Buil Film Awards lit up the Signiel Busan Grand Ballroom in Haeundae. The night’s biggest prize, Best Picture, went to House of the Seasons, while Best Actor and Best Actress were awarded to Lee Byung Hun ( The Match ) and Kim Go Eun ( Love in the Big City ). Lee Byung Hun, who shared his win with director Kim Hyung Joo, his crew, and co-stars, reflected on the challenge of The Match ....

Credit: TVING WJSN’s Bona , also known as Kim Ji Yeon, participated in an interview at a Seoul cafe following the conclusion of her latest TVING original drama, Pyramid Game. Based on the webtoon of the same name, Pyramid Game tells the story of an all-girls high school where popularity polls are used to rank students in class, leading to school violence. Bona plays transfer student Seong Su Ji, who spearheads a rebellion against the system....

Credit: Netflix Yim Si Wan has opened up about working with former BIGBANG member T.O.P on Squid Game 2 . During the interview on the 9th, Yim Si Wan reflected on his past encounters with BIGBANG during his idol days: “Back then, BIGBANG was the celebrity among celebrities. We rarely saw them because each group had separate waiting rooms, and just getting a greeting from BIGBANG was a huge talking point....

Credit: TVJ, SPOTVNEWS With the release of a documentary re-examining the Burning Sun scandal, Zico is experiencing significant backlash. This controversy stems from Zico’s appearance on the MBC variety show Radio Star in January 2016, nearly three years before the Burning Sun scandal broke. On the show, Zico mentioned, “Jung Joon Young has a ‘golden phone,’ which is used solely for texts. It’s like a Pokémon collection, but in a contacts-only version....

Credit: Netflix A Killer Paradox has reached number two on Netflix’s global Top 10 non-English TV list just 3 days after its release. It has also entered the Top 10 list in a total of 19 countries, including South Korea, Bolivia, India, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore and Vietnam. Credit: Netflix Despite initial praise, the show has received criticism for its later episodes. Some viewers felt the story lost its momentum after the setting shifted from Daejeon to Busan, particularly regarding the execution of the illegal filming storyline and the development of the villain Song Chon (played by Lee Hee Joon )....

Credit: tvN In episode 14 of tvN’s weekend drama Love Next Door aired on the 29th, Jung So Min turned down Jung Hae In ‘s proposal. The episode’s ratings recorded an average of 8.2% and a peak of 9.4% in the Seoul metropolitan area, while nationwide, it reached an average of 7.1% and a peak of 8.0%, securing first place in its time slot (Nielsen Korea). In this episode, Choi Seung Hyo (Jung Hae In) offered endless support to Bae Seok Ryu (Jung So Min), who was struggling with low self-esteem due to her job search....

Credit: tvN The team behind the hit tvN drama Lovely Runner is getting a reward vacation to Phuket. However, the attendance of lead actors Byeon Woo Seok and K im Hye Yoon remains uncertain due to their busy schedules. An official from the Lovely Runner crew shared with OSEN on the 4th, “We are planning a reward vacation to Phuket.” While specific dates and attendees have not been finalized, the trip aims to celebrate the show’s sensational popularity in Phuket....

Credit: tvN As Queen of Tears dominates with over a 20% viewer rating, fans, engaged by the actors’ compelling portrayals of villainy, have picked the drama’s three most exasperating characters. This topic sparked discussions in an online community, spotlighting these notably irritating antagonists. The matchmaker Grace Go, played by Kim Joo Ryeong , also made the list for her deceitful tactics and her constant spying and conspiring. Her actions have annoyed yet entertained viewers, leading to mixed reactions like “Grace Go is the most annoying, but it’s fun when she appears....

Credit: Sports Hankook Despite leading the Queen of Tears phenomenon, Kim Soo Hyun walked away with only the Popularity Award at the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards, leaving fans of the hit tvN drama visibly frustrated. On May 7th, Kim Soo Hyun received the PRIZM Popularity Award alongside IVE’s Ahn Yujin at the ceremony. However, the Best Actor in the TV category went to Namkoong Min for his role in MBC’s My Dearest ....

Credit: Song Ji Hyo Instagram Song Ji Hyo took to Instagram to properly express her gratitude after winning the Scene Stealer Award at the 2024 SBS Entertainment Awards. In a lengthy post on January 30th, the Running Man star explained her flustered state during the ceremony: “I was rushing between filming schedules, barely having time for fitting, hair, and makeup,” adding, “Since the award came as such a surprise, and given my usually blunt way of speaking, I feel I gave a rather inadequate acceptance speech due to shock, so I’m writing this now....

Credit: Netflix Netflix has unveiled regional viewing patterns for Squid Game Season 2, as the series continues its remarkable global domination, claiming the No. 1 spot in 93 countries within just two days of its release. The highly anticipated sequel, featuring Lee Jung Jae as Gi Hun returning to the game seeking revenge, alongside Lee Byung Hun as the enigmatic Front Man, has already topped Netflix’s Global TOP 10 charts on December 29th....

Credit: The Black Label Park Bo Gum has been tapped as the new host of KBS’s music show The Seasons , marking the first time an actor will helm the show. Production staff confirmed to Dispatch on February 14th that “Park Bo Gum will take over as MC of ‘The Seasons’ following Lee Young Ji. He will be hosting the upcoming season.” The appointment marks a significant shift for the program, which has featured a roster of prominent musicians as hosts, including Jay Park, Jannabi’s Choi Jung Hoon, AKMU, Lee Hyo Ri, Zico, and most recently, Lee Young Ji....

Credit: CReA Studio UNDER15 , an upcoming idol audition show seeking to form a girl group entirely made up of contestants under 15, is under fire for what many are calling blatant child exploitation—even before its first episode airs. The backlash began when teaser images and profile clips revealed contestants—born between 2009 and 2016—wearing full makeup, crop tops, and performing stylized, adult-like dance routines. What shocked viewers even more was the use of barcode graphics over the contestants’ images—an unsettling visual that many saw as treating children like literal products....

With the evolution of technology and social media platforms, there are more ways for fans to not only interact with idols but also dig deeper into their private lives and thoughts. Since idols have started opening their own personal Instagram accounts, it has been a miraculous way to connect but has led to numerous scandals. From shocking live streams and mystory posts to even controversial follower lists and post likes, see the most scandalous Instagram scandals involving Korean celebrities below....

Credit: Number Three Pictures A new BL drama titled Unintentional Love Story released its teaser poster. The upcoming series tells the story of two men discovering true love in a fake relationship that began with lies. Following the production news in June, the drama drew attention for casting Cha Seo Won (playing Yoon Tae Joon) and Gong Chan (Ji Won Young) at its centerpiece. The new picture shows Seo Won sitting in front of a potter’s wheel, making sweet eye contact with Gongchan....

Credit: PocketDoll Studio, Super Junior-D&E Twitter The K-pop scene is abuzz as BAE173 and Super Junior-D&E find themselves at the center of controversy over their latest song titles, sparking debates among fans and the public alike. BAE173 made their comeback on March 13th with the single Fifty-Fifty, inadvertently stirring controversy due to its title resemblance to the girl group FIFTY FIFTY. BAE173’s agency, PocketDoll Studio, explained the track as a reflection on the myriad choices life presents, likened to a 50/50 split, including the duality of self, black and white, and reality versus dreams....

Credit: i-D Magazine, AFP News BLACKPINK’s Rosé recently opened up about her friendship with American pop icon Taylor Swift in an exclusive i-D magazine interview , featured in their limited edition print zine. The conversation took place in New York’s West Village, where Rosé candidly shared details about her budding friendship with American pop superstar Taylor Swift and the invaluable support she received from her as she embarked on her solo career....

Credit: YouTube “Money Chord” A decade after the event that sparked widespread discussion among fans, iKON’s Bobby opened up about the reasons behind his memorable diss towards BTS’s RM during his Show Me The Money 3 appearance in 2014. In a revealing session on the YouTube channel Moneygraphy’s “Money Chord,” Bobby took a deep dive into his past, especially the infamous rap battle that had fans puzzled and polarized. The host initiated the discussion, “You dissed RM....

Credit: Warner Bros. Korea Four-time Oscar winner Bong Joon Ho ‘s new film Mickey 17 (working title) has been confirmed for global release on January 28th, 2025, with Korea as the first country to premiere. Adapted from the 2022 novel Mickey7 by Ashton Edward, the film is co-produced by Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner of Plan B, alongside Bong Joon Ho’s Offscreen Productions and producer Dooho Choi of Kate Street Picture Company....