Circle Chart May And Week 23: Rosé, 10Cm, Seventeen And Riize Dominate The Rankings

Credit: Atlantic Records, 10cm Instagram, PLEDIS Entertainment, SM Entertainment May’s Circle Chart witnessed a star-studded takeover as Rosé , Bruno Mars, 10cm, SEVENTEEN and RIIZE claimed top spots across multiple categories. The Korea Music Content Association, which operates Circle Chart, announced that “Rosé and Bruno Mars topped the Global K-pop Chart, 10cm swept four categories, SEVENTEEN claimed two titles, and RIIZE dominated the Retail Album Chart in May’s monthly rankings....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 360 words · Kim Demello

Circle Chart Week 16: Rosé, Lim Young Woong And Nct Wish Sweep Major Categories

Credit: Rose’s Instagram, Mulgogi Music, SM Entertainment The week 16 results for the Circle Chart saw strong showings from major artists, including Rosé , Bruno Mars, Lim Young Woong and NCT WISH. According to the Korea Music Content Association, Rosé and Bruno Mars continued their global dominance by securing No. 1 on the Global K-pop Chart, while Lim Young Woong earned a remarkable six crowns across different charts. NCT WISH also celebrated a double crown this week....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 295 words · Addie Copeland

Circle Chart Week 48: Rosé And Bruno Mars Keep Top Spots, Tws Marks Fresh Entry

Credit: Mnet, Pledis Entertainment Rosé and Bruno Mars achieved a triple crown with their song “APT.”, ranking No. 1 on the Global K-pop Chart, Digital Chart (with a Circle Index of 26,960,111), and Streaming Chart for six consecutive weeks. TWS topped two charts with their “1st Single Last Bell”, reaching No. 1 on the Retail Album Chart (with 103,241 copies sold) and the Album Chart (with 430,099 copies sold)....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 218 words · Glenn Skill

Director Han Jae Rim Dispels Romance Rumors With Lee Yul Eum At ‘The 8 Show’ Press Conference

Credit: iMBC During a press event for Netflix’s new series The 8 Show , director Han Jae Rim addressed swirling rumors linking him romantically with actress Lee Yul Eum . The conference, held at the Ambassador Pullman Hotel in central Seoul on the 10th, gathered a notable cast including Ryu Jun Yeol, Chun Woo Hee, Park Jung Min, Lee Yul Eum, Park Hae Jun, Lee Ju Young, Moon Jung Hee, and Bae Sung Woo....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 307 words · Jason Adamski

Disney Plus Original Series ‘Blood Free’ Gets April Release Date And Intense Teaser Poster

Credit: Disney Plus Set in 2025, Blood Free is a suspenseful thriller drama that follows the story of the CEO of a bioengineering company who revolutionized the food industry with lab-grown meat, and a former military officer-turned-bodyguard who mysteriously enters her life. As their paths intertwine, they become entangled in a web of secrets and danger, chasing the truth behind a series of unsettling events. The drama is penned by Strangers writer Lee Soo Yeon....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 285 words · Jose Brewer

Dkz’S Jae Chan Will Star In A New Variety Show With Other ‘Semantic Error’ Stars

Credit: iMBC A new Watcha original variety show, To My Season: Spring, Park Jae Chan (literal title), released its first episode today. To My Season: Spring, Park Jae Chan is a new variety show that follows its cast members reflecting on themselves during their time off. The show revolves around the theme of “When was the spring of your life?” The first episode will feature DKZ’s Park Jae Chan who rose to stardom after playing Cho Sang Woo in Semantic Error ....

January 1, 2026 · 1 min · 197 words · Elizabeth Swenson

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Credit: G-Dragon Instagram K-pop superstar G-Dragon and YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun Suk are under police investigation following accusations that they stole a composer’s song for a G-Dragon concert album released over a decade ago. YG Entertainment is pushing back hard, calling the incident a simple “clerical error.” The lawsuit filed last November by a composer alleges that YG took his song “G-DRAGON,” which he registered in 2001, renamed it “My Age is 13,” and included it on G-Dragon’s 2010 live album, Shine a Light, all without permission or credit....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 217 words · Melissa Bergstrom

Ha Jung Woo Reveals Why He Recommended Yeo Jin Goo For The Villain Role In ‘Hijacking’

Credit: Yonhap News Ha Jung Woo revealed why he recommended Yeo Jin Goo for the villain role in Hijacking . The film Hijacking revolves around the people on a passenger plane who must fight for their lives after the aircraft is hijacked over Korean airspace in 1971. Ha Jung Woo plays Tae In, the co-pilot of the hijacked plane. Ha Jung Woo shared the screen with Yeo Jin Goo, who plays the villain in the film....

January 1, 2026 · 3 min · 570 words · Martha Taylor

Han So Hee Goes Private On Social Media Amid Romance Buzz

Credit: SBS News In a move that speaks volumes about the pressures of public life, Han So Hee has turned her Instagram account to private, following her blog’s closure on the 17th. This decision appears to stem from the whirlwind of controversy and scrutiny that has surrounded her since the revelation of her relationship with Ryu Jun Yeol . Credit: Han So Hee Instagram, Blog The transition of her Instagram account to a private setting on the same day signals the considerable impact their relationship has had....

January 1, 2026 · 1 min · 167 words · Paul Bonner

Han So Hee Opens Up About Extreme Pain Of Removing Her Tattoos To Further Her Acting Career

Credit: 9ato Entertainment Han So Hee has opened up about why she decided to remove her tattoos, sharing both personal and professional reasons behind the decision. In a press interview for her upcoming film Project Y on January 16th, Han was upfront about the painful process of tattoo removal. “It hurts. It really hurts,” she said, speaking about the laser treatment. “Some tattoos are still there, but I had them removed enough that it wouldn’t affect my work....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 374 words · Hermina Benson

Han So Hee’S “Shhing” Moment In Paris Fashion Week Becomes The Talk Of Town

Credit: Boucheron Amid the dazzle of Paris Fashion Week, actress Han So Hee found herself in a situation that has since sparked widespread curiosity and debate online. Known for her honest charms, the actress once again captured the public’s attention at a luxurious party hosted by the renowned jewelry brand Boucheron, celebrating their 20th anniversary. As a global ambassador for the French high jewelry brand, Han So Hee was naturally at the center of the event’s glittering festivities....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 378 words · Ruth Mcavoy

Hit Webtoon ‘Solo Leveling’ Sets Sights On Drama Adaptation After Anime Success

Credit: Kakao Entertainment, Crunchyroll Following its success in webtoons, games, and animation, the Korean IP powerhouse Solo Leveling is set to conquer yet another medium with a live-action drama adaptation. Kakao Entertainment announced on Tuesday that their media division is currently developing the script for a live-action drama adaptation of Solo Leveling , which will feature real actors portraying the beloved characters from the hit series. The story follows Sung Jin Woo, a hunter once considered the weakest of his kind, who obtains mysterious powers and transforms into the world’s most formidable hunter....

January 1, 2026 · 1 min · 197 words · John Boothe

Hwang Jung Min’S Remix Version Of Rosé’S Hit Song ‘Apt.’ Steals Spotlight Online

Credit: Atlantic Records, YouTube@JFF With Blackpink’s Rosé scoring big with her new single APT. , a remixed version of the song featuring iconic lines from actor Hwang Jung Min has taken the internet by storm. On October 26th, remix YouTuber JFF posted the Hwang Jung Min version of “APT.” video, cleverly syncing lines from Hwang Jung Min’s film roles to fit Rosé’s track. The video has gained massive traction, crossing 2....

January 1, 2026 · 1 min · 203 words · Gloria Boykins

Hwang Min Hyun Considering ‘Study Group 2’ As First Post

Credit: TVING Hwang Min Hyun may be returning to the small screen soon after completing his military service, with an offer to star in TVING’s upcoming Study Group Season 2 . On October 23rd, his agency Pledis Entertainment confirmed that “Hwang Min Hyun has received an offer for Study Group Season 2 and is currently in discussions.” The first season of Study Group, released earlier this year, was based on the popular webtoon of the same name....

January 1, 2026 · 1 min · 178 words · Shauna Callaghan

Hyun Bin And Jung Woo Sung’S ‘Made In Korea’ Confirmed For December Premiere With Brand

Credit: Disney Plus Disney Plus has confirmed that its original series Made in Korea will premiere on December 24th and has released the first trailer. This marks the first streaming project for Hyun Bin and Jung Woo Sung, as well as director Woo Min Ho. Set in 1970s South Korea, a period of both turmoil and rapid growth, the story follows corporate executive Baek Gi Tae (played by Hyun Bin), who seeks to turn the state itself into a business model to reach the pinnacle of wealth and power, and prosecutor Jang Geon Young (Jung Woo Sung), who relentlessly pursues him with obsessive determination....

January 1, 2026 · 3 min · 433 words · Bernard Swartz

Hyun Bin And Lee Min Jung Support Son Ye Jin And Lee Byung Hun At Star

Credit: iMBC The red carpet was star-studded for the VIP premiere of No Other Choice held in Seoul on September 22nd. A massive turnout of top celebrities came to support Lee Byung Hun , Son Ye Jin and director Park Chan Wook. BTS members V and RM drew huge attention, arriving with their own distinct styles. They were joined by other K-pop royalty, including Rain , producer JYP, and former Wonder Girls member Ahn So Hee....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 262 words · William Humphreys

Is There Trouble In The Wooga Squad? Choi Woo Shik Explains Why Only Park Seo Joon, V And Park Hyung Sik Were Hanging Out

Credit: Fairy Jaehyung Choi Woo Shik is putting any rumors of a rift in his famous “Wooga Squad” to rest. During a recent talk show appearance, the Parasite star addressed recent online speculation that the close-knit group of friends was having a falling out, explaining that the reality is much simpler: they’re all just incredibly busy. The rumors began after BTS’s V recently posted a video of himself hanging out by the Han River with fellow squad members Park Seo Joon and Park Hyung Sik....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 283 words · Janice Whitten

Iu Reflects On Six

Credit: IU’s YouTube On Wednesday, IU took to her YouTube channel to share her reflections after completing her successful world tour. The video, titled “How do I feel after wrapping up the final tour? Honestly,” offers a candid look into the singer’s emotional journey during her six-month tour. After wrapping up her global journey from March to September, IU opened up about her inner struggles and feelings of doubt throughout the tour....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 414 words · Kim Swift

Japanese Girl Group F5Ve Slammed For Disrespectful Post Featuring Goo Hara

Credit: Three Six Zero Rising Japanese girl group f5ve has come under fire after posting a photoshopped image of the late Goo Hara . On April 8, their official Instagram account shared the photo with the caption “IDGAF” alongside an image of a coffin. Many online criticized the post as disrespectful to Goo Hara’s memory, accusing f5ve of exploiting her image for attention. The group deleted the post amid the uproar and issued an apology, stating, “We’re grateful to those who highlighted the offensive image....

January 1, 2026 · 1 min · 156 words · Laura Manley

Jennie Talks Future Acting Projects During ‘Jennifer Hudson Show’ Appearance

Credit: YouTube “The Jennifer Hudson Show” BLACKPINK member Jennie recently opened up about her future acting plans following her appearance in the HBO series The Idol . During a guest appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show to promote her upcoming debut solo album Ruby, the K-pop star addressed questions about her acting career in an exclusive online clip from the interview. When host Jennifer Hudson asked if fans could expect to see Jennie in more acting projects, the BLACKPINK vocalist responded with an enthusiastic “definitely yes....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 245 words · Kenneth Mann