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Credit: NEW The final film of the late Lee Sun Kyun, The Land of Happiness , directed by Choo Chang Min, will be released in August, according to distributor NEW. The company announced the release date today while unveiling the film’s launch poster. The Land of Happiness tells the story of attorney Jung In Hoo ( Jo Jung Suk ), who fights to save Park Tae Joo ( Lee Sun Kyun ), a man facing a life-or-death trial following the 1979 presidential assassination....

Credit: tvN In the latest episode of tvN’s Monday-Tuesday drama Wedding Impossible , viewers were treated to a rollercoaster of emotions as Na Ah Jeong ( Jeon Jong Seo ) takes a stand against the overstepping Lee Ji Han ( Moon Sang Min ) by accepting a faux-marriage proposal from his brother Lee Do Han ( Kim Do Wan ). The episode saw a notable viewership, hitting a 4.1% rating....

Credit: Online Community The agency representing popular comedian and TV personality Cho Sae Ho has denied allegations linking him to an organized crime figure. A2Z Entertainment issued a statement on December 4th addressing rumors that have been spreading rapidly online. The allegations claim that Cho promoted a franchise business owned by a gang member and accepted expensive gifts in return. The controversy began when an Instagram account dedicated to exposing illegal activities posted a message targeting the star....

Credit: Netflix Netflix is bringing nine projects to the 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), and four of them are Korean titles or feature Korean stars. Here’s what to look out for: Good News Credit: Netflix Set in 1970, this thriller follows a group of people who devise a suspicious plan to land a hijacked plane at any cost. After making a splash at the Toronto International Film Festival, it became the first Korean film in seven years to join BIFF’s Gala Presentation lineup....

Credit: AM Entertainment, C-Jes Entertainment, Saram Entertainment Several Korean celebrities have shared their journeys battling cancer. From diagnosis to recovery, let’s take a look at how they overcame the challenges and emerged stronger. Kim Woo Bin’s Battle WithNasopharyngealCancer Credit: AM Entertainment Kim Woo Bin shocked the entertainment world in 2017 when he announced that he would be stepping away from acting due to nasopharyngeal cancer. Nasopharyngeal cancer is a disease in which a malignant tumor grows in the nasopharynx, the back of the throat between the mouth and esophagus....

Credit: MBC MBC’s Point of Omniscient Interfere recently captured public attention by revealing the daily lives of ALLDAY PROJECT, a “super rookie” co-ed group that debuted after an eight-year training period. In episode 357, the show gave viewers a first look at ALLDAY PROJECT’s dorm life. The group, composed of two male and three female members, lives in two separate dorms. Member Annie impressed viewers with her dedication to self-care, from her morning ab workouts to her quick makeup routine....

Credit: Dohwa’s Instagram Dohwa, formerly known as Chanmi from the group AOA, is getting married. Dohwa shared the news on May 8th on her social media, saying, “I have some news I wanted to share personally with everyone who has supported me,” she said, announcing, “I’ll be getting married this June.” Dohwa shared that she’s met someone she wants to spend her future with, describing her fiancé as “a genuinely kind and caring person” who has always supported her warmly and stood by her side through everything....

Credit: Lisa, Michael B. Jordan Instagram BLACKPINK’s Lisa made a major impression at the Golden Globe Awards—and fans couldn’t help but notice one Hollywood star’s reaction. The 83rd Golden Globe Awards, held on the 11th, marked a big night for K-pop. Along with KPop Demon Hunters taking home two awards, several K-pop stars were in attendance, including Lisa, who quickly became one of the evening’s most talked-about guests. Lisa first stunned on the red carpet with her elegant, high-fashion look before returning to the stage as a presenter for “Best Male Actor in a TV Series – Drama....

Credit: Big Hit Music, THEBORN KOREA INC. Paiksooldoga, the liquor distributor handling the brand IGIN, has been cleared of allegations related to violations of Korea’s country-of-origin labeling law. The company is linked to Jini’s Lamp, which was jointly invested in by chef-entrepreneur Paik Jong Won and Jin of BTS. According to legal sources on December 23rd, the Daejeon District Prosecutors’ Office recently concluded there was insufficient evidence to proceed, issuing a non-indictment decision for Paiksooldoga and one related individual who had been referred on suspicion of violating origin-labeling regulations....

Credit: Big Hit Music, SBS BTS’s Jin is collaborating with renowned chef and The Born Korea CEO Paik Jong Won to launch a new venture in the liquor business. Jin is the first BTS member to explore a personal business endeavor. According to industry sources, on December 11th, Jin and Paik Jong Won co-invested in establishing the agricultural corporation Yesan Doga, which will debut its distilled liquor brand, IGIN, later this month....

Credit: Pop Core BTS’s V continues to demonstrate his immense global popularity, even while on military hiatus, by dominating Instagram’s top posts for 2024. Pop culture media outlet Pop Core recently released its list of the “Most liked Instagram posts by an artist in 2024 so far,” and V is making headlines with his impressive presence on the list. Out of the top 12 posts, four belong to V, accounting for one-third of the total....

Credit: Netflix Global OTT giant Netflix has officially announced that it will air the tvN drama Lovely Runner starting August 1st. On July 15th, the official Netflix K-Content account revealed, “‘Lovely Runner’ is coming to Netflix on August 1st.” They noted that the specific countries for the release may vary. Netflix also began promoting the drama by featuring its logo on the accompanying stills from the series. The drama fans, who have been eagerly anticipating more content even after its conclusion, are thrilled by the news of its Netflix release....

Credit: Gold Medalist Choi Hyun Wook is teaming up with director Park Yoo Young, who recently directed Ms. Incognito , for a new series. According to YTN Star, Choi Hyun Wook has been cast as the male lead in the upcoming drama At the River Where Evil Swarms (literal translation). The project marks the latest collaboration with Director Park, known for the 2023 drama The Kidnapping Day . The drama is an occult thriller centered on the poignant love story between two unlikely characters: a shamaness who desperately yearns for an ordinary life and a man who has endured a series of extremely challenging experiences....

Credit: Netflix Netflix series A Killer Paradox is drawing a hot response both in Korea and overseas. Director Lee Chang Hee, who captured the unique charm of the original webtoon and took a creative approach to adapting the webtoon into a live-action series, has completed a K-thriller on a different level. The series is getting amazing reviews everywhere for its quick cuts showing different characters’ views, gripping music that builds suspense, and the brilliant acting of Choi Woo Shik , Son Suk Ku and Lee Hee Joon who play characters walking a thin line between good and evil....

Credit: The Times, P Nation, JYP Entertainment, SM Entertainment Week 48 of the 2025 Circle Chart saw major wins from HUNTR/X, Hwasa, Stray Kids, and RIIZE, each taking the top spot on different charts. The Korea Music Content Association announced that for Week 48 (November 23rd–29th), HUNTR/X topped the Global K-Pop Chart, Hwasa earned six No. 1 titles, Stray Kids scored two chart wins, and RIIZE took No. 1 on the album chart....

Credit: P NATION, Big Hit Music, Nacho Molina HUNTR/X, HWASA, Yeonjun and ALLDAY PROJECT dominated the charts in the 51st week of 2025. The Korea Music Content Association announced the results for the third week of December, from December 14th to 20th. HUNTR/X claimed the No. 1 spot on the Global K-pop Chart. The group continues its strong international performance. HWASA achieved a massive six-crown sweep. She ranked first on the Digital Chart, Streaming Chart, BGM Chart, V Coloring Chart, Ringtone Chart, and Call Connection Tone Chart....

Credit: KQ Entertainment K-Pop had a great year on the Billboard charts. From BLACKPINK’s Rosé to ATEEZ, many idols ranked high on the music lists. However, only a few secured number-one hit songs and maintained that spot for more than one week. Take a look at the lucky Billboard chart-topping group now. Rosé and Bruno Mars—”APT.” After entering the Billboard Global 200 chart at number one in October, “APT” has remained there for seven straight weeks....

Credit: HyunA’s Instagram All the photos of Dawn and HyunA together have disappeared from Dawn’s social media as of July 15th. It has been about a year and a half since they broke up in December 2022 after 6 years of public dating. Dawn had previously appeared on the MBC variety show Radio Star and expressed that he would “leave the photos with Hyuna on social media platforms even after they break up....

Credit: DONGYO Entertainment DKZ member Jaechan has revealed EXO’s D.O. as his professional role model in a recent interview. The artist sat down with iMBC following the finale of Channel A’s Check-in Hanyang . The period series, which wrapped its 16-episode run on the 9th, follows the lives of young Joseon-era workers at “Yongcheonru,” the kingdom’s largest entertainment house where anyone could become king – for the right price....

Credit: ooak Former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin has launched a new entertainment agency named ‘ooak,’ a move that comes nearly a year after she resigned from ADOR amid a bitter public feud with HYBE. Industry insiders widely believe the new company was created as a potential new home for the girl group NewJeans, should they win their ongoing legal battle. The future of ‘ooak’ depends almost entirely on the upcoming verdict in the contract lawsuit between NewJeans and their current agency, ADOR....