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Credit: Netflix Netflix has officially confirmed a January 20th global premiere for Single’s Inferno Season 5, kicking off 2026 with another round of scorching romance and no-filter flirting. Marking a first for Netflix Korea variety show, Single’s Inferno enters its fifth season as the network’s longest-running dating reality series. The concept remains simple—and brutal: singles are stranded on a remote island called “Inferno,” where the only way out is to pair up successfully....

Credit: tvN tvN’s new Monday–Tuesday drama Spring Fever is off to a solid start, posting mid-4% ratings in its premiere week and quickly building buzz for its warm, romance-forward storytelling. According to Nielsen Korea, the drama’s first episode, which aired on May 5th, recorded a 4.8% nationwide viewership rating, followed by 4.6% for episode two. Episode one introduced high school teacher Yoon Bom, played by Lee Joo Been, who relocates to a rural town, and Sun Jae Gyu, a devoted local with a quietly intense streak portrayed by Ahn Bo Hyun....

Credit: Netflix The highly anticipated Season two of Squid Game was met with criticism like any media would be – but are the critics hating just to hate? With new characters, new games, and a new perspective on the story, things look bright for the storyline’s three-year-long development. With Season One being such a global success and putting K-Dramas on the map within Netflix’s global rankings and international audience, there was a lot of pressure to succeed....

Credit: Netflix Director Han Jae Rim of the Netflix series The 8 Show recently addressed the perceived similarities between his show and the global hit Squid Game . In an interview on May 22n, Han explained, “When I was offered (to helm) the project, it was before ‘Squid Game’ was released. ‘Squid Game’ did so well that I wondered if I should proceed. I never imagined it would become such a classic....

Edited by Seo Hayne Translated by Kim Hoyeun Credit: SBS SBS’s new series, The Judge from Hell , is a fantasy action drama where a demon inhabits the body of a judge and partners with an all-too-human detective to mete out justice to criminals. The demon’s intriguing narrative kicks off with, “I’m a demon. I come from hell. I took the body of a human named Kang Bit Na. I didn’t want this, but I am quite pleased with what I see in the mirror—especially the face....

Credit: Disney Plus Nam Joo Hyuk, Yoo Ji Tae, and Kim So Jin are set to return for Season 2 of Vigilante . A source told JTBC Entertainment News on the 19th, “Season 2 of ‘Vigilante’ is in the works. Major actors from Season 1, including Nam Joo Hyuk, Yoo Ji Tae, and Kim So Jin, are expected to return. Casting for new characters is currently underway.” A representative from the production company Studio N confirmed, “We are currently in the planning stage,” and noted that the scheduling and broadcast details have yet to be finalized....

Credit: The Tonight Show Ahn Hyo Seop is solidifying his status as a global star with back-to-back appearances on major U.S. television programs. Fresh off his guest spot on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on December 12th, Ahn appeared on the network’s flagship morning program, the TODAY Show , on December 13th, introducing himself to viewers across North America. This media tour follows the huge success of Netflix animated movie K-Pop Demon Hunters ....

Credit: MTV BLACKPINK member and solo artist Lisa has been nominated for four categories at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. According to the nominees list released by MTV on August 6th, Lisa’s recent solo hit “ROCKSTAR” is nominated for Best Choreography, Best Art Direction, Best Editing, and Best K-pop. Jungkook , a member of the global supergroup BTS and also a solo artist, has been nominated for Best Collaboration and Best K-pop with his official solo debut song “Seven....

Credit: BLACKPINK Lisa’s Instagram BLACKPINK’s Lisa posted several photos on her Instagram on Saturday with the caption, “Thank you to everyone who made my 27th birthday even more special.” The photos show Lisa enjoying a party with dozens of people in what appears to be a large rented venue. A special performance was also held, adding to the Hollywood-level glamour of the event. Instagram에서 이 게시물 보기 LISA(@lalalalisa_m)님의 공유 게시물

Credit: BANGTAN TV BTS’s Jin surprised fans by showing off his unexpected strength during the recent episode of Run Jin where he defeated the sturdy Yoo Min Sang in an arm-wrestling match. The official BTS channel released a “K-Mukbang” video on Tuesday as part of the Run Jin series. Right from the start, Jin had everyone laughing as he jokingly called out, “Run, Bangtan,” instead of his name, expressing how much he misses his bandmates....

Credit: J,WIDE-COMPANY, MANAGEMENT SOOP The Japanese romance film Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight , which rewrote box office history for Japanese romance movies in Korea, is getting a Korean remake. Based on the best-selling novel by Misaki Ichijo, the story follows the tender, fleeting love between a cheerful girl with anterograde amnesia—resetting her memories every time she sleeps—and a boy leading an emotionally numb, uneventful life....

Credit: P Nation, Netflix, JYP Entertainment December belonged to HUNTR/X, Hwasa, CORTIS, and Stray Kids, who each took top honors across Circle Chart’s major categories. According to the Korea Music Content Association, HUNTR/X claimed No.1 on the Global K-Pop Chart, Hwasa pulled off a six-crown sweep, CORTIS topped the Album Chart, and Stray Kids led the Retail Album Chart. HUNTR/X—alongside EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami, and the KPop Demon Hunters Cast—extended their reign with “Golden,” marking six consecutive months at No....

Credit: Joy’s Instagram, Online Community Singer Crush showed his support for his longtime girlfriend, Red Velvet’s Joy, in the sweetest way: by singing the congratulatory song at her sister’s wedding. Recently, a post titled “Look at Crush Singing the Congratulatory Song at Joy’s Sister’s Wedding” began circulating on Korean online communities. The post included photos from the wedding reception, which took place on October 19th. In the pictures, Crush is seen holding a microphone and serenading the guests....

Credit: tvN, iMBC The entertainment world is abuzz with the news of Jun Ji Hyun and Kang Dong Won ‘s collaboration. A recent revelation by a Polaris staff member on personal social media—featuring a photo of Jun Ji Hyun and Kang Dong Won with the caption “‘Polaris’ first shoot on 3/25″—has spread like wildfire across various online communities. However, Jun Ji Hyun’s agency clarified to OSEN on the 26th, “We have not received any information related to the shooting....

Credit: Lee Sun Jung Lee Sun Jung, the director of late Kim Sae Ron ’s final film Guitar Man, shared his memories of the late actress. Lee admitted it was emotionally difficult to see “Kim Sae Ron’s bright appearance in the film” after Kim’s passing in February. Still, he couldn’t stop the post-production process, as he had promised Kim that he would make sure the movie hits theaters. He added, “I hope the audience remembers Kim Sae Ron not as someone caught up in controversy, but as an actress....

Credit: CTWANT DJ Koo’s visibly frail appearance has sparked concern among fans. On October 28th, Taiwanese outlet CTWANT reported that Koo attended a private celebration for his sister-in-law Dee Hsu, who recently received an award at the 60th Golden Bell Awards. Photos from the event showed Koo spending time warmly with his mother-in-law, but noticeably thinner than his once-muscular self. Dee Hsu—sister of Koo’s late wife Barbie Hsu—was honored with the Best Host in Variety Show for Dee Girl’s Talk on October 17th....

Credit: DJ Koo Instagram Koo Jun Yup , aka DJ Koo, has shared an intimate look at the memorial sculpture he created in honor of his late wife, Barbie Hsu, marking one year since her passing. Yesterday, Koo released a video documenting the creation of the tribute. The project was completed after months of collaboration with a leading Taiwanese art team and features stainless steel and cast brass, with the main sculpture standing approximately 330 centimeters tall....

Credit: SBS Taeil , a former member of NCT, has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison after losing his appeal in a sexual assault case involving an intoxicated foreign tourist. On October 17th, the Seoul High Court upheld the lower court’s ruling, rejecting both the prosecution’s and the defendant’s appeals. Taeil was convicted for special quasi-rape, alongside two accomplices identified only as Lee and Hong, who each received the same prison term....

Credit: Jellyfish Entertainment Fans of hit boy group VERIVERY were delighted to see them during their world tour! While they stopped by many cities in North America, we found ourselves fangirling in New York City first during their ‘ GO ON ’ show. Members GYEHYEON, YEONHO, YONGSEUNG, and KANGMIN greeted fans with a bang as they opened up with “Crazy Like That” which completely set the tone for the venue....

Credit: SM Entertainment Former NCT member Taeil will begin appeal proceedings later this month following his conviction on charges of aggravated sexual assault. According to legal sources, the Seoul High Court will open the first appellate hearing on September 17th for Taeil and two accomplices charged under Korea’s Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes. In the initial trial, the Seoul Central District Court sentenced Taeil and his co-defendants to three years and six months in prison, ordering them into custody immediately after the ruling....