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Credit: Online Community A manager for the popular K-pop boy group ZEROBASEONE is under fire after a video surfaced online showing him appearing to swing his fist at fans at Incheon International Airport. The incident has once again sparked a heated debate about the aggressive security measures often used for K-pop idols. The video was posted to X on July 31st by a fan. The clip shows the manager raising his fist toward a crowd of fans who were gathered with cameras....

Credit: HYBE Sixteen artists and producers from HYBE Labels have been invited to join the Recording Academy as new voting members, further cementing K-pop’s growing influence on the global music stage. On July 9th (local time), the Academy extended invitations to a star-studded roster of HYBE talent including Bumzu, Zico, SEVENTEEN’s Woozi and Vernon, TXT’s Yeonjun, ENHYPEN’s Jungwon, and LE SSERAFIM’s Huh Yunjin. Members of KATSEYE—Daniela, Lara, Manon, Megan, Sophia, and Yoonchae—were also included, along with powerhouse producers Slow Rabbit, Supreme Boi, and Wonderkid....

Credit: ZAPZEE On August 21st, 11:00 am KST, a press conference was held at the Yongsan I-Park Theater in Seoul. The cast, including Daniel Dae Kim, Kim Tae Hee, Reina Hardesty, Kim Ji Hoon and Sean Richards, attended the event to greet fans, promote the show, and share stories from their time filming together. From preparing for rigorous action scenes to highlighting the importance of filming the series in Korea, see what the cast had to say about this wonderful show....

Credit: JTBC The finale of JTBC’s Wednesday drama Family by Choice brought joy and resolution as Kim San Ha ( Hwang In Youp ), Yoon Joo Won ( Jung Chae Yeon ), Kang Hae Joon ( Bae Hyeon Seong ), Yoon Jung Jae (Choi Won Young), and Kim Dae Wook (Choi Moo Sung) finally came together as a happy, united family. The heartfelt conclusion left viewers smiling with its tightly wrapped happy ending....

Credit: Park Tae Joon’s social media Park Tae Joon, the creator of the globally popular webtoon Lookism, has divorced his wife, former girl group member Choi Soo Jung. A Korean media outlet reported on August 28th that the couple, who married in 2020 after a decade of dating, finalized their divorce last year. The separation has reportedly become contentious, with sources claiming the two are now in a legal battle over the division of assets....

Credit: TVING The drama adaptation of Love in the Big City is making a huge splash right out of the gate. The show follows Ko Young (played by Nam Yoon Su ), a young gay man navigating love and friendships in Seoul as he grapples with the complexities of a changing society. The screenplay is based on the bestselling novel by Park Sang Young, who was also a finalist for the 2022 International Booker Prize....

Edited by Seo Hayne Translated by Kim Hoyeun Credit: tvN A Reunion with First Love The theme of reconnecting with a high school sweetheart after years apart is a familiar one, explored in dramas like Our Beloved Summer (starring Kim Da Mi and Choi Woo Shik) and Serendipity’s Embrace (starring Kim So Hyun and Chae Jong Hyeop). As adults, the characters reunite only after breaking free from the harsh realities that shaped them over the years....

Credit: Varo Entertainment Byun Woo Seok opened up about the overwhelming popularity he’s experiencing after Lovely Runner . The star explained how it’s impacted his daily life, saying, “It really hits me when I’m busy filming. I went home after finishing Lovely Runner , and my mom asked for an autograph. I barely got to chat – spent a whole hour just signing. My parents don’t call me Sun Jae at home, though....

Credit: CJ CGV The action-comedy OK! Madam is officially back. OK! Madam 2 has wrapped filming and is locked in for a summer 2026 theatrical release. The sequel to the 2020 hit, which won over audiences with its hijacking action and nonstop laughs, completed production in late December. After launching as one of Korea’s most beloved summer crowd-pleasers, the series is returning with an even bigger, bolder setup. OK! Madam 2 follows the same family who once pulled off a daring airplane rescue....

Credit: Lotte Entertainment One of the hottestly anticipated fantasy action films of the summer, Omniscient Reader , just unveiled its character posters and a gripping teaser trailer—and they’re already making waves. Omniscient Reader follows the story of Kim Dok Ja, the sole reader of a web novel that has been serialized for over 10 years. When the fictional world of the novel suddenly becomes a reality on the day it concludes, Kim Dok Ja must team up with the novel’s protagonist Yoo Jong Hyuk and allies to survive in a now-apocalyptic world....

Credit: tvN Currently, more thrillers and action-packed K-Dramas continue to take the limelight. Now, a refreshing, romantic, healing drama has stepped to the plate with an interesting story that cannot go unnoticed. Our Unwritten Seoul is another warm and emotionally impactful release from Netflix that features a wondrous cast from Park Bo Young to GOT7’s Park Jin Young and Ryu Kyung Soo. While Park Bo Young works twice as hard playing twin sisters Yu Mi Ji and Yu Mi Rae, the cast really work hand and hand to deliver an endearing story that guarantees a happy ending but doesn’t fail to highlight the dark sides of work culture and struggles of living in Seoul....

Credit: Apple TV The highly anticipated Pachinko Season 2 has unveiled its first international poster and trailer, featuring BLACKPINK’s Rosé singing a stunning rendition of “Viva La Vida.” Pachinko , a sweeping epic, begins with a forbidden love and spans across Korea, Japan, and America, exploring themes of war, peace, love, and loss. This critically acclaimed series tells the unforgettable saga of a Korean immigrant family over four generations, driven by an indomitable will to survive and prosper....

Credit: Online Communities Jung Jun Won and model-actress Hyoni Kang have quickly shut down romance rumors that surfaced online this week. On Tuesday, Jung Jun Won’s agency Alien Company told Star News, “He appeared with Hyoni Kang in the movie ‘Believer.’ She’s just one of his close friends.” Hyoni Kang’s agency Kang Entertainment also denied the dating speculation, stating, “They have been longtime friends.” Credit: Online Communities The romance rumors began circulating on online communities, with netizens pointing to alleged evidence that the two stars had taken photos at the same locations and posted pictures wearing matching hats....

Credit: Netflix Netflix has officially released the main trailer and 15 new stills for Squid Game Season 3 , building even more anticipation for the return of the hit series. The final season tracks Gi Hun, who rejoined the deadly competition with his own agenda only to lose his best friend in the process, the Front Man, who’s been playing a dangerous double game while hiding his true identity, and the brutal final destinies awaiting the survivors of these twisted games....

Credit: tvN The production team of tvN’s hit historical drama The Queen Who Crowns has confirmed that the show’s buzzed-about intimate scenes featuring Lee E Dam and Cha Joo Young were enhanced using CGI effects. According to OSEN, the provocative scenes in episodes 1 and 2, particularly those featuring Lee E Dam’s character Chae Ryeong receiving King Taejong’s (Lee Hyun Wook) royal favor, were created with the help of CGI technology....

Credit: tvN CJ ENM’s ambitious space romance When the Stars Gossip is floating in dangerous territory, with viewership ratings plunging below 3% despite its whopping 50 billion KRW ($34 million) production budget. The tvN drama, starring heavyweight leads Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin , chronicles the life of a mysterious intruder Gong Ryong (Lee Min Ho) who encounters Commander Eve (Gong Hyo Jin) at a zero-gravity space station....

Credit: Ko So Young’s Instagram South Korea’s housing market is known for its high prices, and for the fourth year in a row, the most expensive apartment complex went to The Penthouse Cheongdam in Seoul’s wealthy Cheongdam neighborhood. This luxurious building offers breathtaking views of the Han River from every unit and is home to celebrity couple Jang Dong Gun and Ko So Young . A recent government announcement revealed that a spacious 407....

Credit: JTBC JTBC aired “JTBC Drama Golden Lineup” on March 1st, showcasing special highlight videos for five upcoming dramas: The Art of Negotiation , Heavenly Ever After , Good Boy , My Youth and The Good Man . The Art of Negotiation Premiering on March 8th at 10:30 PM, The Art of Negotiation is JTBC’s new weekend drama that follows the legendary negotiator and M&A expert at a major corporation, along with his team’s remarkable achievements....

A growing number of K-pop idols and K-drama actors are sharing the heartwarming stories of their furry companions with fans through social media. These celebrity pet partnerships are not only capturing hearts but also inspiring others to adopt pets. Rosé and Hank Credit: Rosé’s Instagram BLACKPINK’s Rosé adopted a rescue dog named Hank in 2020. Hank’s dedicated Instagram account, managed by Rosé, has amassed a staggering 5.02 million followers, making it the most followed pet account among Korean celebrities....

Credit: ADOR K-pop giant HYBE has sparked controversy by launching an official audit of its subsidiary label ADOR. ADOR, the company behind the popular girl group NewJeans, isn’t taking the move lying down. They’re pointing the finger right back at HYBE, alleging the audit is retaliation for questioning the striking similarities between NewJeans and ILLIT. ILLIT, a new girl group under HYBE’s BELIFT LAB, sparked controversy with their debut teasers in March....