Credit:Nippon TV Kim Ji Won ‘s popularity is on the rise in Japan. Japanese TV station Nippon TV had an interview with Queen of Tears star Kim Ji Won on July 16th. In the interview, she revealed the reason why she became an actress, the Japanese culture she likes and her thoughts on the fan meeting. Kim Ji Won and Kim Soo Hyun’s Couple Style Sparks Buzz Even After ‘Queen of Tears’...
Credit: KBS KBS2’s The First Night with the Duke is on a ratings roll. The drama has soared to the top of its time slot among terrestrial broadcasters, thanks in part to a steamy scene that had viewers buzzing. Episode 6 recorded a nationwide average viewership rating of 3.3%, according to Nielsen Korea on June 27th. In the latest episode, Ok Taecyeon’s character Yi Beon comes to the rescue of Seohyun’s character, Cha Seon Chaek, pulling viewers deeper into the suspenseful plot....
Credit: ACEMAKER Movieworks The much-anticipated film Wonderland , starring Tang Wei , Suzy , Park Bo Gum , Jung Yu Mi , and Choi Woo Shik , has just released its first series of promotional stills, ramping up excitement for its upcoming debut. Set to premiere on June 5th, Wonderland provides a narrative where the deceased can be revived through an AI-powered video call service. The newly released stills offer a poignant glimpse into the emotional journeys of the characters....
Credit: CELINE, FENDI, Prada This list excludes beauty and domestic ambassadors, while including celebrities who balance both acting and idol careers. Burberry: Son Suk Ku Credit: Burberry Son Suk Ku became the global ambassador for Burberry in 2024. He is widely known for his outstanding performance in My Liberation Notes and will soon be seen in Netflix series Road with Eita Nagayama. Chanel: Kim Go Eun Credit: Chanel Kim Go Eun , who has been the face of Chanel since 2019, is famous for her role in Guardian: The Lonely and Great God ....
Credit: YG Entertainment 2NE1 is making a triumphant return to celebrate their 15th anniversary. At midnight on the 22nd, YG Entertainment announced 2NE1’s comeback via their official social media accounts. Sandara Park also shared the news on her Instagram, posting the group photo with the caption, “What’s up We’re 2NE1. WELCOME BACK.” The group disbanded in 2016 following Gong Min Ji’s departure, and they released a digital single, Goodbye , in 2017....
Credit: Prain PTC, Lee Min Woo and Lee Woon San’s social media It’s wedding season for Korean celebrities, and well-known stars have either quietly tied the knot or announced exciting wedding dates. ‘You and Everything Else’ Star Kwak Min Gyoo Tied the Knot Credit: Prain PTC Kwak Min Gyoo has officially become a November groom. Prain TPC announced that Kwak held his wedding ceremony in Seoul on November 16th. The bride is a non-celebrity, and the couple celebrated their union surrounded by family and close friends....
Credit: Dispatch aespa’s Karina , age 24, has always been clear about her ideal type: “A polite man with black hair, big hands and feet, over 180 cm tall, and a beautiful smile.” Enter Lee Jae Wook , age 26, the embodiment of Karina’s dream guy. Standing tall at 187 cm with notably large hands and feet, Lee Jae Wook has been hailed as the quintessential “dark-haired actor with a beautiful smile....
Credit: FN Entertainment Ahn Bo Hyun has set the record straight about a viral video from the set of his 2021 drama Yumi’s Cells . The clip, which showed a female staff member holding a script for him, resurfaced online two years after its release and sparked criticism of the actor’s behavior. BLACKPINK’s Jisoo’s Boyfriend Ahn Bo Hyun Criticized for His Questionable Attitude During the Drama Shoot In a recent interview for his latest drama Flex X Cop , Ahn Bo Hyun spoke about last year’s incident....
Credit: Jennie’s Instagram, Kick the Hurd Studio BLACKPINK’s Jennie and TV personality DEX are teaming up again for a new variety show. According to a MyDaily report on December 12, the duo has been confirmed for the upcoming show Manitto Club (literal title), produced by hitmaker PD Kim Tae Ho’s company. The show centers on the “Manitto” concept, similar to Secret Santa, where participants secretly exchange special gifts without revealing their identities....
Credit: HBO BLACKPINK’s Lisa has opened up about her acting debut in HBO’s hit series The White Lotus Season 3. In an interview with The Wrap on February 17th, the K-pop sensation shared her thoughts on joining the acclaimed black comedy series, which explores human desires and conflicts against the backdrop of luxury resorts. The third season, filmed across Thailand’s Koh Samui, Phuket, and Bangkok, features Lisa as Mook, a resort health mentor, alongside industry veterans Leslie Bibb, Dom Hetrakul, and Jason Isaacs....
Credit: MMA BTS members V , Jimin and Jungkook have been named among the Top 100 Stock-Rich People Under 30 from listed companies, each holding 68,385 shares of HYBE stock. Corporate data research institute CEO Score released its analysis of individual shareholders’ stock holdings and values in listed companies on December 24th, based on figures from the end of last year and up to the 19th of this month. Consequently, V, Jimin and Jungkook each hold shares valued at 21....
Credit: Varo Entertainment In a recent interview, Byeon Woo Seok candidly discussed his experiences filming romantic scenes with co-star Kim Hye Yoon in the hit tvN drama Lovely Runner . The series, which follows a heartfelt romance spanning 15 years, has garnered significant attention and praise for its touching narrative and strong performances. When asked about his on-screen partner, Byeon Woo Seok had nothing but admiration for Kim Hye Yoon....
Credit: SM Entertainment, Byeon Woo Seok, Cha Eun Woo Instagram The Korean Business Research Institute has released its January 2025 Brand Reputation Rankings for celebrity endorsers, with rising star Byeon Woo Seok claiming the top spot in the comprehensive big data analysis conducted from December 2nd, 2024, to January 2nd, 2025. Tottenham Hotspur’s Son Heung Min secured second place, while trot sensation Lim Young Woong rounded out the top three....
Credit: X Byeon Woo Seok , who created a sensation with his portrayal of Ryu Seon Jae in Lovely Runner , made headlines for his emotional farewell to fans and staff at a special screening event. On May 28th, the cast of tvN’s Lovely Runner held a group viewing event to thank fans for their overwhelming support. The actors shared their heartfelt messages, drawing significant attention. Byeon Woo Seok began his speech with, “Especially this theater…” but was quickly overcome with emotion, pausing as tears welled up....
Credit: SPOTVNEWS Byeon Woo Seok ‘s agency swiftly denied rumors of a romantic relationship following recent online speculation. On May 10th, Baro Entertainment clarified to Newsen, “The dating rumors are absolutely not true.” Earlier in the day, online communities speculated about Byeon Woo Seok’s relationship status after noticing several photos taken in similar locations and poses alongside a freelance model. Adding to the speculation, the two are following each other on Instagram....
Credit: HYBE The year 2024 has been a global success for K-Content as a whole but will K-Pop and K-Dramas continue to dominate the trends or simply fade out like most trends do? Compared to the past, K-Pop is starting to see a decline. Compared to the years 2022 and 2023, album sales saw a huge decrease and companies reported mixed earnings despite the global phenomenon K-Pop has become. Circle Chart revealed total album sales for the top 400 albums from January 1st to December 14th in 2024 amounted to 92....
Credit: Cha Eun Woo’s Instagram Cha Eun Woo is getting ready for his mandatory military service, and he’s got a new haircut to prove it. On July 21st, the star shared a few photos on Instagram with the simple caption, “These days.” The pictures reveal his new, significantly shorter hair. While it’s not a full military buzz cut just yet, another photo showing a pile of trimmed hair on the floor suggests he’s getting close....
Credit: Fantagio, YouTube channel @CIRCLE21_INSIGHT An estimate has emerged suggesting that the actual earnings of ASTRO member and actor Cha Eun Woo may exceed 100 billion won ($70 million) A recent video from the YouTube channel CIRCLE 21 featured a former National Tax Service investigator analyzing the case. The expert said the key issue is whether income that should have been reported as Cha’s personal earnings was instead handled as corporate income....
Credit: NEW Cho Jung Seok ‘s upcoming film My Daughter Is a Zombie has unveiled its first teaser trailer ahead of its July release. This heartwarming zombie comedy follows a devoted father who secretly trains to protect his daughter, now the last zombie left on Earth. The teaser opens with Cho Jung Seok’s character, Jung Hwan, hilariously pretending to be a zombie to escape danger. Jung Hwan then heads to a quiet seaside village where his mother Bamsun (played by Lee Jung Eun) lives to protect his zombie daughter Sua (Choi Yu Ri)....
Credit: Disney PLus At the JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square in Seoul, Disney Plus hosted its 2024 content lineup media day on the 12th, where Carol Choi, Disney’s head of Original Content Strategy, and Kim So Yeon, President of The Walt Disney Company Korea, along with directors Lee Kwon of A Shop for Killers and Shin Yeon Shick of Uncle Samsik , were in attendance. During the event, Disney Plus’s local content team, led by Shin Ah Reum, shared, “Since its debut in January this year, ‘A Shop for Killers’ has become the most-watched program across Disney Plus in the APAC region....
