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Credit: Yonhap News JYP Entertainment—helmed by Chief Creative Officer and head producer J.Y Park —has been named No. 1 worldwide on TIME magazine’s World’s Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2026, securing the top domestic ranking for the second year in a row. Announced on November 12th (local time) by TIME and German market-analysis firm Statista, JYP earned an exceptional score of 97.59, placing first among 500 global companies. The evaluation considered growth rate, financial stability, and environmental impact, with JYP standing out across all indicators....

Credit: Netflix This week, the theme song from Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters topped the Billboard Hot 100, a massive achievement that is being met with both celebration and concern within the entertainment world. The song is now the eighth K-pop-related track to top the prestigious chart and the very first by a female vocalist, according to Billboard. The voice behind character Rumi, singer EJAE, shared her emotional reaction to the news, saying, “I am speechless....

Credit: Kingkong By Starship, ARENA King Kong by Starship, the agency representing top actors Yoo Yeon Seok and Lee Dong Wook , has issued a strong warning to obsessive fans who are invading their artists’ privacy. On October 20th, the agency announced it will now be taking strict legal measures against this behavior. The agency’s statement specifically addressed recent issues concerning Yoo Yeon Seok, noting that “unauthorized visits to the artist’s residence and private spaces” have been happening continuously....

Credit: Disney Plus Disney Plus original series Tempest , led by top star Jun Ji Hyun , has sparked major controversy in China, where a wave of ad cancellations and online restrictions have followed. Chinese outlets recently reported that luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Piaget and La Mer—all of which Jun has been the face of—have removed or hidden promotional content featuring the actress. In addition, searches for Jun Ji Hyun’s name on Chinese portals appear to be blocked, signaling an unofficial move to cut ties....

Credit: KBS Lee Soon Jae made history by becoming the oldest recipient of the Grand Prize at the 2024 KBS Drama Awards o n January 11th. The awards show was postponed due to the Jeju Air plane crash at Muan Airport on December 29th last year and was recorded on December 31st to air on January 11th. Lee Soon Jae earned the top honor for his role in the KBS2 drama Dog Knows Everything , where he played a famous actor who discovers he can hear dogs talking....

Credit: MBC The actors who attended the 2024 MBC Drama Awards expressed their sorrow and condolences for the victims of the Jeju Air passenger plane crash. The awards ceremony was held at the MBC Public Hall in Seoul on December 30 last year and aired on January 5th. Han Seok Kyu, the star of Doubt , won the grand prize at the 2024 MBC Drama Awards. Due to the aftermath of the Jeju Air passenger plane crash, MBC canceled the live broadcast of the ceremony and instead aired a pre-recorded version on January 5th, after the mourning period ended....

Credit: YG Hyundai Motor Securities has raised its target price for YG Entertainment by 10%, from 50,000 to 55,000 won ($34 to $38), maintaining a “buy” stance. The adjustment reflects growing anticipation for world tours by rookie sensation BABYMONSTER and K-pop powerhouse BLACKPINK. However, the firm projects YG’s fourth-quarter 2024 results to fall below market expectations, with revenue at 98.7 billion won ($68 million) and an operating loss of 2....

Credit: YG YG’s chief producer, Yang Hyun Suk , has unveiled YG’s ambitious master plan, which includes strengthening activities for current artists like BLACKPINK, BABYMONSTER, and TREASURE while accelerating the launch of new acts. YG released Yang Hyun Suk’s first interview video of the year on their official blog on the 26th, outlining YG’s blueprint for filling the second half of 2025. Making his first appearance in seven months, Yang first teased that an announcement regarding new music from BLACKPINK is imminent—sending global fans into a frenzy....

Credit: tvN In this particular episode, the show featured guests born or raised in Korea but holding foreign nationalities. Leo Ranta, Amarachi, and Michael Leidman were among those invited to share their experiences. During the conversations, Yoo Jae Suk repeatedly expressed surprise at their fluency in Korean. This left some viewers questioning the intent of his words. Leo Ranta, who came to Korea from Finland as a baby and has lived there for 25 years, explained that he considers himself Korean....

Credit: R&C Entertainment Yoon Shi Yoon is set to make a cameo in upcoming SBS drama Taxi Driver 3 . The actor will appear in Taxi Driver 3 and play a key role in one of the drama’s episodes, according to May 14th reports. Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, Taxi Driver follows a mysterious taxi service company called Rainbow Taxi and its driver, Kim Do Gi, who delivers justice on behalf of wronged victims....

Credit: SBS On the June 1st broadcast of SBS’s My Little Old Boy , Yoon Si Yoon shared a glimpse into his perfectly organized life, leaving the mothers speechless. The actor’s place boasted a stunning view of the Han River, with a living room designed in flawless symmetry, featuring a large central table and bookshelves filled with neatly organized books. Every corner screams perfection: his refrigerator contents are organized at sharp angles, dress shirts and shoes in his closet are lined up with military precision, and even his bathroom toilet paper is folded hotel-style....

Credit: PLUS M ENTERTAINMENT 12.12: The Day has become the second most-watched Korean film of the year, registering over 5.27 million viewers in just 15 days after its release. The Korean Film Council reported that the movie attracted 203,048 viewers yesterday, bringing the cumulative audience to an impressive 5,271,165. With this record, the film has surpassed the box office collection of the summer release Smugglers (5.14 million viewers) and ranked as the second-highest-grossed film among all Korean films released this year, following The Roundup: No Way Out....

Credit: Wavve, Watcha, Lifetime High School Return of a Gangster has shared pictures from its script reading. High School Return of a Gangster is an upcoming drama about a tough gangster who accidentally ends up in the body of a bullied 18-year-old who took his own life. Now, back in high school, the gangster uses his street smarts to get revenge on the bullies. Why Was the Entire BL Plot Removed From ‘High School Return of a Gangster’?...

Credit: tvN tvN has officially announced the June 28th premiere date for the highly anticipated second season of the popular variety show Jinny’s Kitchen . The new season will delve into the heartwarming journey of Lee Seo Jin and his dedicated staff as they manage their Korean restaurant specializing in gomtang, a Korean beef bone soup. The members of the second season embark on an overseas adventure, opening a second branch of their restaurant in the picturesque Nordic country of Iceland....

Credit: SBS The irresistible charm of Lee Joon Hyuk in Love Scout continues to sweep viewers off their feet. The series follows the growing relationship between CEO Kang Ji Yoon ( Han Ji Min ) and her secretary Yoo Eun Ho ( Lee Jun Hyuk ), with their deepening connection stirring audiences’ hearts. The romantic chemistry between Lee Jun Hyuk and Han Ji Min has propelled Love Scout to impressive ratings by its third episode, recording 10....

Credit: Park Min Young Instagram Credit: Park Min Young Instagram As tvN’s Monday-Tuesday drama Marry My Husband aired its final episode on the 20th, star Park Min Young took a moment to express her heartfelt thoughts on the series’ conclusion. “I’m grateful to everyone who helped me get back on my feet, making me look forward to tomorrow. I hope these eight weeks have been a beacon of hope for those in need of a second chance,” she shared, showcasing her deep affection for the project....

Edited by Young Jun Yang Translated by Kim Hoyeun Credit: tvN It’s obvious, it’s cliché, and yet, I find myself eagerly waiting for the weekend to catch the next episode. This is about tvN’s weekend drama Queen of Tears . On the surface, Baek Hyun Woo ( Kim Soo Hyun )’s life seems to lack nothing. He’s a Seoul National University law graduate and a lawyer, and his wife is none other than Hong Hae In ( Kim Ji Won ), the heiress of the renowned Queens Group....

Credit: DAZED Semantic Error star Park Jae Chan ‘s pictorial and interview with Dazed magazine have been released. During the interview, the interviewer asked what the actor shares in common with his role. He replied, explaining, “We share much in common but there are some differences as well. For instance, my role, Choo Sang Woo, is a very rigid person who hates to be flexible. I tend to find it hard to cope with people who have such personalities....

Credit: ELLE Korea Jung Sung Il , best known for his role in the hit series The Glory , is staying busy despite recent personal news. His agency confirmed on October 15th that he is reviewing offers for two new dramas, just a day after the actor announced his divorce. XYZ Studio announced yesterday that Jung Sung Il and his spouse have decided to end their marriage after careful consideration over a long period of time....

Credit: SBS Twelve SBS productions, including the drama The Judge from Hell and the special interview series Those Who Saw the Future , have taken home prestigious awards at the 58th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival. The Judge from Hell , which won the Platinum Remi Award in the TV Special Dramatic category, follows a demon named Kang Bit Na who possesses a judge’s body and teams up with a passionate detective, Han Da On, to punish criminals in a hellish reality while evolving into a true judge....