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Credit: HYBE A Chinese woman in her 30s who was arrested for trying to break into the home of BTS’s Jungkook on the day he was discharged from the military has received a suspension of indictment, meaning she will not face a trial. The Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office announced the decision on October 22nd. The woman was accused of attempted breaking and entering after she was caught repeatedly trying to guess the passcode to Jungkook’s apartment on the night of his military discharge, June 11th....

Credit: Park Bom’s Instagram Former 2NE1 member Park Bom has sparked confusion and concern after posting on Instagram that she has filed a lawsuit against YG Entertainment’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk . However, her own agency has since clarified that no such lawsuit has actually been filed and that the singer is currently on hiatus to focus on her mental health. On October 22nd, Park Bom posted an image of a drafted complaint, writing, “Citizens, please investigate exactly what YG Entertainment did to Park Bom....

Credit: TEAMHOPE, Namoo Actors, NEW Park Ji Hyun has been confirmed to star in the film Wild Thing (working title). Wild Thing tells the story of three members of Triangle , a once-popular K-pop group that fell apart due to a scandal, as they navigate their chaotic reunion. Park Ji Hyun will play the only female member of the group, a role initially considered for Lim Ji Yeon . However, Lim Ji Yeon ultimately could not join the project due to scheduling conflicts....

Credit: DAREUM Entertainment, I WILL MEDIA Park Min Young and Yook Sung Jae are set to headline a new romance drama, marking their first on-screen pairing. According to reports on Tuesday, the two stars will lead SBS’s upcoming series Nine to Six , a mellow, emotionally grounded love story centered on work, relationships, and personal growth. Nine to Six follows a career-driven woman who has long pushed romance to the sidelines, only to find her outlook on both love and life shifting after meeting a gentle, emotionally intuitive man....

Credit: Ghost Studio The Queen Who Crowns has shattered expectations, proving that an R-rated, female-led drama can top the charts. The tvN series has dominated its time slot for three weeks straight, ranking No. 1 across cable and general programming channels and cementing its place as a breakout hit. At the center of it all is Cha Joo Young , who many still recognize as Choi Hye Jeong from The Glory —a role so memorable that some remember her character’s name more than her own....

Edited by Hong Hyun Jung Translated Yu Jin Kim Light Shop (12/4) Light Shop marks the second collaboration between Disney Plus and Kang Full , following Moving . Based on Kang Full’s 2011 webtoon of the same name, the story follows mysterious customers visiting a “lamp shop” that illuminates the end of a dark alley. Kang Full once again took charge of the script, while Kim Hee Won from Moving made his directorial debut for a series....

Credit: Youtube Channel Hi Seulgi Red Velvet’s Seulgi uploaded a video titled “At The End of Summer: House Cook Master Kang’s Really Simple Recipes” to her YouTube channel, Hi Seulgi. In the video, she mentions her bare face while completing her routine. “Are you used to my bare face now? At first, I wondered how everyone would react to seeing me like this, but now I feel we’ve become closer as I got used to it, and I like that,” she shared....

Credit: Disney Plus Disney Plus has just dropped the first trailer, poster and a September 26th premiere date for its epic new series, The Murky Stream . The new visuals tease a dark and intense story set in Korea’s Joseon era. The teaser poster shows the three young leads—played by Rowoon, Shin Ye Eun and Park Seo Ham—standing defiant against an ink-splattered backdrop, symbolizing the corruption they’re up against. The tagline drives the point home: “It’s your fault for being born into such a messy world....

Credit: Yonhap News The BBC’s Burning Sun documentary has put Seungri and Jung Joon Young on the hot seat again, with attention mounting about their current whereabouts. Yesterday, journalist Kang Kyung Yoon, who played a crucial role in bringing the shocking news to light in 2019, shared their post-prison activities during an interview on SBS’s radio show. She revealed that the BBC’s production process began approximately three years ago. Initially hesitant to take on the project, Kang was persuaded by the idea that “it’s necessary to address the issues that happened in K-pop before it grows even bigger....

Credit: IOK Company, Hankyung Shin Hye Sun and Lee Jin Wook are set to bring their romantic chemistry to the screen in the upcoming drama To My Harry (literal title). On the 11th, Genie TV announced that their new original drama To My Harry will premiere in the second half of 2024, with Shin Hye Sun and Lee Jin Wook confirmed as the leads. The show is a romance drama that tells the healing story of announcer Eun Ho (Shin Hye Sun), who develops a new personality due to deep emotional scars, and her ex-boyfriend Hyun Oh (Lee Jin Wook), who hides his emotional wounds....

Credit: Yonhap News A woman in her 20s and a man in his 40s have been arrested for attempting to extort large sums of money by falsely claiming that the woman was pregnant with soccer star Son Heung Min’s child. Police are currently investigating whether the suspects directly targeted Son and are focusing on the details of the alleged scheme. Son, who recently returned to the Premier League after recovering from a foot injury, filed a police report stating he had been subjected to ongoing threats and blackmail....

Credit: Newsis Son Ye Jin made her appearance at husband Hyun Bin ‘s film event, attending the VIP screening of Harbin at CGV I-Park Mall in Seoul’s Yongsan district on Thursday. The appearance marked a significant moment for the power couple, as Son Ye Jin had never before attended a public event for her husband’s work. During a brief mini-interview at the screening, the actress couldn’t contain her excitement, saying, “Why am I more nervous?...

Credit: Getty Image Korea, 8World Photos emerged yesterday from Chinese media outlet 8World showing Song Joong Ki enjoying a walk with his wife, Katy Louise Saunders, and their son. While the stroller cover kept their son’s face a secret, fans got a glimpse of his adorable tiny feet. The outing also sparked interest in the high-end stroller Song Joong Ki was using. It’s believed to be the Priam model by the German luxury brand Cybex, with a price tag ranging from 1....

Credit: Kim Soo Hyun, Sulli Instagram A cryptic social media post by late singer-actress Sulli’ s older brother has sparked intense speculation online, with many interpreting it as a veiled jab at Kim Soo Hyun . On March 23rd, Sulli’s brother—referred to as A—shared a post on his private account that read, “Your life, my life, everyone’s life is so ‘real,’” referencing the 2017 film Real , which starred Kim Soo Hyun and featured Sulli in one of her final screen roles....

Credit: THEBLACKLABEL The music industry is abuzz with the announcement that THEBLACKLABEL, founded by the legendary producer Teddy, is set to launch a new girl group in the first half of 2024. The label confirmed, “The girl group produced by THEBLACKLABEL is currently preparing for their debut, aimed for the first half of this year.” They added, “Specific details will be announced in the future.” Credit: Online Communities Adding a layer of intrigue to the debut is the revelation that Moon, the granddaughter of Lee Myung Hee, chairman of Shinsegae Group, and daughter of Chung Yoo Kyung, president of Shinsegae Department Store, is reported to be making her debut in this upcoming girl group....

Credit: Esquire, Vogue, SM Entertainment Park Bo Gum has been recognized as the top talent who shone brightly in 2025, according to a survey by Korean Gallup. The research company polled 1,700 individuals nationwide aged 13 and older between November 11th and 28th, asking them to name up to two celebrities who stood out the most this year. The results, announced on December 17th, revealed Park Bo Gum securing the top spot with 13....

Credit: Chaeyoung’s Instagram TWICE member Chaeyoung will be taking a temporary break from group activities to focus on her health after being diagnosed with vasovagal syncope. JYP Entertainment announced on November 21st that Chaeyoung was diagnosed with vasovagal syncope. “She had been resting, but it was concluded that an additional recovery period is necessary after examinations and consulting with medical professionals,” the agency added. As a result, Chaeyoung will suspend her activities to prioritize treatment and rest until the end of the year....

Credit: UTO Entertainment UTO Entertainment is bringing another exciting festival to Japan, this time in Yokohama. Following the successful UTO FEST 2024 in Fukuoka last April, the second installment will take place at the K-Arena Yokohama on July 31st. UTO FEST 2024 is a large-scale event to showcase K-pop’s various charms in Japan, one year ahead of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan. It aims to create a platform for global exchange through K-pop, transcending national borders....

Drama Ranking for the 3rd week of July TOP 10 Popular TV Drama Series tvN Head Over Heels (Share 19.93%) JTBC Good Boy (Share 19.48%) Netflix Squid Game Season 3 (Share 18.59%) tvN Law and The City (Share 10.83%) SBS Our Movie (Share 4.79%) Wavve S LINE (Share 3.78%) KBS2 The First Night With the Duke (Share 2.74%) KBS2 For Eagle Brothers (Share 2.69%) Disney Plus Low Life (Share 2.53%) KBS2 Queen’s House (Share 2....

Drama Ranking for 2nd Week of November tvN’s Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born closed out its run as the top-rated show for the sixth consecutive week, recording a strong 16.5% viewership rating for its finale. This makes it the second-highest-rated tvN drama of the year, following Queen of Tears (24.9%). Kim Tae Ri , the drama’s lead, maintained her spot as the No. 1 in the cast rankings for five straight weeks....