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Credit: VARO Entertainment, THEBLACKLABEL Voting for the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards popularity award is officially underway—and the early numbers are already drawing attention. As of April 23rd at noon KST, the Baeksang Awards launched their official popularity vote through the event’s designated app, allowing fans to cast their ballots for their favorite stars in both male and female categories. Currently topping the male category is Byeon Woo Seok , who has garnered over 320,000 votes, with Park Bo Gum following at over 120,000 votes....

Credit: Hyeri, Wootae Instagram As dating speculation swirls around Hyeri and dancer Wootae, public attention has shifted toward the timeline of their alleged relationship. On July 1st, Hyeri’s agency Sublime told TV Report, “Since this pertains to her private life, it’s difficult for us to confirm anything.” The neutral stance—neither confirming nor denying—has only fueled public speculation that the two are, in fact, dating. According to reports, the two first met through the 2023 film Victory ....

Credit: Instagram Hyeri couldn’t hold back tears at her younger sister’s wedding over the weekend. The singer-turned-actress attended the ceremony of her sister Lee Hye Rim, who tied the knot with her boyfriend in Seoul after a decade-long relationship. Photos shared by attendees showed Hyeri embracing her sister tightly, wiping away tears, and pressing a wet tissue to her face—visibly moved by the emotional moment. Known for calling her sister “my closest person and best friend,” Hyeri’s deep affection was on full display throughout the event....

Credit: Disney Plus Disney Plus original series Made in Korea is rapidly climbing global streaming charts. As of December 26th, the series ranked No. 1 in Korea and Taiwan in Disney Plus’s TV show category, according to FlixPatrol. It also placed No. 3 in Japan and Hong Kong, No. 6 in Singapore, and made a surprise debut at No. 9 on Hulu’s U.S. Top 10, securing No. 3 overall on the global chart....

Credit: Black Made, HyunA Instagram HyunA , who recently announced her marriage to Yong Jun Hyung , has not deleted photos of her ex-boyfriend Dawn from her Instagram. On the 8th, HyunA’s agency, AT AREA, announced that HyunA and Yong Jun Hyung will tie the knot this October. “HyunA and Yong Jun Hyung have been a great comfort to each other during tough times and have decided to tie the knot....

Credit: Kim Sae Ron’s Instagram Reports have suggested Kim Sae Ron might be thinking about a possible return to acting with the rumors intensifying after her mysterious social media update. The young star, once a rising name in the K-drama industry, recently shared a social media post featuring photos with former co-stars Lee Sang Yi , Woo Do Hwan and Lee Jae Wook from popular shows like Bloodhounds and Kiss Sixth Sense....

Credit: MBC IU and Byeon Woo Seok are teaming up for what already looks like a breakout TV romance. MBC’s upcoming Friday–Saturday drama Perfect Crown , set to premiere in the first half of 2026, dropped a special teaser that hints at a bold, high-stakes love story. The series pairs Seong Hui Ju (IU), a billionaire heiress with everything but noble status, with Prince Ian (Byeon Woo Seok), a royal who will never be king....

Credit: EDAM Entertainment IU marked her debut anniversary by donating 225 million won (approximately $170,000), further solidifying her reputation as a true guardian angel. Her agency, EDAM Entertainment, announced that IU donated the funds under the name IUana, a blend of her stage name and her official fan club name, to various organizations, including the Korean Association for Children with Rare Diseases, Milk Delivery for the Elderly, Hansarang Village, and Hansarang Infant Home....

Credit: Vogue Korea BLACKPINK’s Jennie is under fire for indoor smoking , and now a staff member from the scene is sharing their side of the story. A netizen, identified as staff member A, who claimed to be present during the incident, explained, “The video was taken at the Jacquemus fashion show waiting area, which was not a designated non-smoking area. Jennie asked if she could smoke, and with the window open, she proceeded to do so....

Credit: TV CHOSUN Jeon So Min has opened up about the emotional toll of online hate that shadowed her seven-year stint on the hit variety show Running Man . During the May 11th broadcast of TV CHOSUN’s Huh Young Man’s Food Travel , the actress joined the renowned cartoonist for a culinary adventure through Seoul’s central Yongsan district, where she made some surprisingly candid revelations. When Huh Young Man casually mentioned, “You were on ‘Running Man’ for quite some time,” Jeon explained, “I appeared as a guest twice before receiving an offer to become a regular member....

Credit: SBS Ji Chang Wook showcased his secondhand shopping expertise on the latest episode of SBS’s Whenever Possible , where he entertained fans with stories of his recent purchases, including Pokémon stickers and a game coupon bought through a resale app. During the episode, Ji shared that he purchased a collectible Pokémon sticker set, known as “Ddibuddibu Seals,” for 260,000 KRW (approx. 190 USD). “I asked the seller to lower the price a bit, and we finally settled on 260,000,” he laughed, describing how he ventured out in a mask to meet the seller at Dongdaemun’s Migliore shopping mall to make the exchange....

Credit: Kim Ji Yoon Instagram, ENA Kim Ji Yoon, older sister of BLACKPINK star Jisoo , is officially stepping into the spotlight with ENA’s new variety program Super Seller: Incentive Game (literal title). On her personal Instagram, Kim announced: “I finally have good news to share. On August 26th, I’ll be taking on the ‘Super Seller’ program through my first live commerce broadcast on Grip! This is why I’ve been studying so hard, and I’m thankful to everyone who has given me confidence and advice....

Credit: iMBC Jo Yoon Hee is stepping into the spotlight on a new TV Chosun variety pilot program called Now I’m Alone (literal translation). The show, which premieres on July 9th, follows Jo Yoon Hee and other celebrities as they navigate life after divorce. Explaining her reason for joining the show, Jo Yoon Hee said, “I still hesitate and feel scared to face new things, even though I want my daughter to see me as a strong, inspiring mom....

Credit: BH Entertainment Jung Chae Yeon is officially stepping into a role once made legendary by Shin Eun Ha. According to a report on December 4th, Jung Chae Yeon has been cast as the lead of the upcoming OTT series M: Reboot . The project is a reimagining of M , the 10-episode summer horror special that aired on MBC in 1994 and became a cultural phenomenon for its bold theme addressing the ethics of abortion....

Credit: Hankyung The news of Jung Eun Chae dating product designer Kim Chung Jae has brought her past relationship rumors back into the spotlight. Credit: JP News, Online Communities In 2013, Jung Eun Chae was also accused of meeting married Japanese actor Ryô Kase , with whom she co-starred in the film Hill of Freedom. At the time, Ryô Kase was known to be living with his partner outside of marriage for over 5 years, which sparked further controversy....

Credit: UAA Kim Da Mi opened up about the ending of drama Nine Puzzles and the possibility of a second season. Nine Puzzles is a mystery thriller about profiler Yoon Ina (played by Kim Da Mi), the sole witness of an unsolved case from 10 years ago, and detective Han Saem ( Son Suk Ku ), who continues to suspect her as the prime suspect. When asked if people asked her a lot about the culprit, Kim said, “People asked me all the time....

Credit: Netflix Kim Go Eun opened up about her dynamic with co-star Kim Gun Woo in You and Everything Else . The drama tells the lifelong story of Eun Jung (Kim Go Eun) and Sang Yeon (Park Ji Hyun), two friends whose bond weaves through admiration, jealousy and resentment across decades. The pair’s tangled relationship is further tested by Sang Hak (Kim Gun Woo), who they met in the university photography club....

Credit: Cosmopolitan Korea Kim Hye Yoon recently shared her thoughts on her role in Lovely Runner during a photoshoot with Cosmopolitan Korea in Bali, Indonesia. Set against the backdrop of the ocean and forest, Kim radiated summer vibes with her bright smile and refreshing charm. Kim Hye Yoon starred as Lim Sol in the recently concluded tvN drama Lovely Runner . Reflecting on her experience, she said, “It felt like peeking into someone’s diary....

Credit: Management S, ABO Entertainment The Roundup 5 is officially moving forward, with the record-breaking franchise lining up a new face to take on Ma Dong Seok . According to industry insiders, the fifth installment has entered pre-production after a roughly two-year hiatus, with plans to begin filming later this year under director Heo Myung Haeng. The series’ most buzz-worthy role—the villain—has reportedly gone to actor Kim Jae Young ....

Credit: Management S Kim Jae Young shared about his close friendship with Byeon Woo Seok and Joo Woo Jae in a recent interview following the conclusion of SBS’s Friday-Saturday drama The Judge from Hell . He revealed, “My close friends joked that I’ve become a star.” Kim said, “Even though Joo Woo Jae and Byeon Woo Seok are incredibly busy, they still text me saying, ‘Your show is amazing,’ ‘You look great,’ and ‘The show’s fantastic....