Edited by Han Sung Soo Translated by Eungee Joh Credit: W, Cube Entertainment, PAIX PER MIL, P Nation It’s becoming increasingly common for idols to branch out from their groups and sign with new labels to pursue solo careers i n the world of K-pop. HyunA of 4minute has joined @Area, Yves of LOONA has partnered with PAIX PER MIL, f(x)’s Krystal has signed with BANA Records, and BEAST’s Jang Hyunseung has teamed up with AP Alchemy....
Credit: Disney Plus Disney Plus has a lot in store for viewers this year with an impressive lineup of Korean dramas and variety shows waiting to be released. Other dramas to watch out for are Red Swan (working title) starring Kim Ha Neul and Rain, Lighting Store (working title) directed by Kim Hee Won and Tyrant starring Kim Seon Ho and Kim Kang Woo. Disney Plus already offers The Impossible Heir with Lee Jae Wook, Lee Jun Young, and Hong Suzu....
Credit: Koo Jun Yup Instagram Koo Jun Yup, aka DJ Koo, is reportedly struggling with his health as he deals with the devastating loss of his wife, the late Barbie Hsu. According to recent reports from Taiwanese media, “DJ Koo was spotted at a restaurant with two friends, but he was unable to swallow food and appeared noticeably thinner.” The report continued, “While in this difficult physical and emotional state, he has had to make practical decisions regarding his wife’s remains, inheritance issues, and debt resolution, with people around him helping him through it....
Credit: News1 Hani , the talented actress and former member of the girl group EXID, is tying the knot. She announced her marriage to psychiatrist Yang Jae Woong on Instagram with a heartfelt handwritten letter. While rumors of a September wedding swirled earlier, Hani’s agency remained tight-lipped, citing it as her personal life. But on June 1st, Hani decided to share the exciting news herself. Wedding Bells for Hani and Yang Jae Woong?...
Credit: G-Dragon Instagram, MBC G-Dragon is teaming up with famed variety producer Kim Tae Ho for a brand-new project, set to launch next year. According to an entertainment insider on November 22nd, “G-Dragon and Kim Tae Ho are collaborating on a new content project. The first filming has already taken place.” A short two-second clip from the initial shoot surfaced on social media, capturing G-Dragon covering his face as he walked through the streets, sparking curiosity among fans....
Credit: Plus M Entertainment The highly anticipated romantic film Hear Me: Our Summer has confirmed its release date for November 6th and unveiled a teaser poster and trailer, setting the stage for an enchanting romance this fall. This refreshing romance follows Yong Joon ( Hong Kyung ), who goes all in for love, and Yeo Reum ( Roh Yoon Seo ), who learns what it means to truly open her heart, while Yeo Reum’s younger sister, Ga Eul (Kim Min Ju), cheers them on....
Credit: HYBE HYBE Chairman Bang Si Hyuk has taken home a substantial bonus of 980 million KRW (approximately $720,000 USD) for the first half of 2023, despite not receiving any salary. According to the semi-annual report HYBE submitted to the Financial Supervisory Service on the 15th, Bang’s base salary was set at 0 KRW. HYBE explained, “To emphasize the ‘Pay for Performance’ policy and strengthen responsible management, the Compensation Committee decided not to award a basic salary....
Credit: HYBE South Korean police raided the headquarters of K-pop giant HYBE on July 24th over allegations of stock fraud involving the company’s founder, Chairman Bang Si Hyuk . Following the raid, HYBE’s Chief Legal Officer, Jeong Jin Soo, sent an email to employees on Friday morning to address the situation. “The company is fully cooperating with authorities to get to the bottom of this,” Jeong wrote. “We will demonstrate that the company has acted in full compliance with the law....
Credit: eyesmag Hyun Bin had fans smiling with a witty and gentlemanly move at a recent film premiere. On September 30th, lifestyle outlet Eyesmag shared a clip of the actor arriving at the VIP screening of director Ra Hee Chan’s Boss in Seoul. In the video, a fan reached out with half of a hand-heart gesture, inviting Hyun Bin to complete it. Instead, the star responded with a warm handshake, drawing laughs both at the event and online....
Credit: ANDMARQ Jeon Jong Seo ‘s agency is in the midst of preparing a formal response after allegations of school bullying resurfaced on an online community. A representative from the Wedding Impossible actress’s agency, ANDMARQ, revealed on the 4th, “We came across the post concerning actress Jeon Jong Seo this morning. We are currently preparing to organize our position on the matter and will issue a statement once everything has been clarified....
Credit: LLOUD, HYBE, Wake One As 2023 comes to a close, K-pop fans around the world are gearing up for an exciting voting competition to determine the top-ranked artists of 2024. The global fandom platform UPICK has announced that voting for the highly anticipated 2024 Best Position Awards will officially open at noon on December 16th. This year’s nominees have been selected from the winners of UPICK’s previous Best Position polls in categories such as vocals, rap, dance and visuals....
Credit: Genie TV Genie TV and ENA’s new Monday-Tuesday drama Tastefully Yours is set to premiere on May 12th. A press conference for Tastefully Yours was held on May 8th at the Stanford Hotel in Sangam. In attendance were actors Kang Ha Neul, Go Min Si, Kim Shin Rok, and Yoo Su Bin, along with creator Han Jun Hee and director Park Dan Hee. Tastefully Yours is a romantic drama set in a fine dining restaurant called Jeongje in Jeonju....
Credit: Netflix Netflix has just dropped the teaser trailer for its upcoming sci-fi disaster film, The Great Flood , which hits the platform on December 19th. Set on the last day on Earth, the film follows a small group of survivors stranded in a sinking apartment building after a catastrophic flood submerges the world. The teaser opens on a deceptively calm morning for Anna (played by Kim Da Mi ), an artificial intelligence researcher, who is woken up by her son, Ja In....
Credit: BH Entertainment The TVING original series Yumi’s Cells is set to return for its third season with star Kim Go Eun reprising her beloved role. This new season will follow Yumi, who has returned as a successful author, and her ever-devoted cells as they once again navigate growth and, as always, love in this cell-stimulating, relatable romance. Based on the smash-hit Naver webtoon of the same name, Yumi’s Cells received widespread acclaim for its groundbreaking blend of live-action and 3D animation—the first of its kind in Korea....
Credit: KBS Yesterday, Kim Soo Hyun finally spoke directly about the scandal and allegations regarding his alleged underage relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron . During yesterday’s meeting, Kim Soo Hyun stated that the “messages were fabricated and made to make me look like a pedophile and a groomer.” Kim Soo Hyun further stated, “I had the messages thoroughly investigated by a verification agency and they concluded that the reliability of truth behind the evidence is low....
Credit: YTN Representatives for Kim Soo Hyun have forcefully refuted allegations made during a recent press conference by the controversial YouTube channel HoverLab, aka Garosero Research Institute. Law firm LKB & Partners, legal representatives for the actor, released a statement on May 7th addressing the channel’s explosive claims. “During their press conference, HoverLab claimed to have obtained audio recordings of the late actress Kim Sae Ron . However, these recordings are completely fabricated....
Credit: tvN Kwon Sang Woo is pulling back the curtain on family life and one unforgettable scene that became legend. A preview released January 7th for You Quiz on the Block shows Kwon sharing rare photos of his kids—his 17-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter—marking the first time he’s publicly revealed their faces. The actor also revisited his iconic 2005 “snow crab” scene. Shot after an overnight ski-resort shoot, the moment shows his character hiding tears beneath a hat after seeing his former love with a friend....
Credit: Cha Medical Center Lady Jane has officially joined the twin mom club at the age of 40! The singer gave birth to healthy twin girls at CHA Gangnam Women’s Medical Center on July 3rd and was discharged with both babies in good health on July 8th, according to the center’s official statement released today. Lady Jane shared her gratitude through the medical center, saying, “Since they were twins, I had a lot of worries at first, but thanks to Professor Kim Moon Young, everything went smoothly....
Credit: SPOTVNEWS, MBC News As new details emerge about the late singer Goo Hara ‘s crucial role in exposing the “Burning Sun” scandal, a burglary that took place at her residence three years ago is being re-examined. On the 22nd, online communities buzzed with renewed discussion about the January 14th, 2020, incident where a man broke into Goo Hara’s Cheongdam-dong home and stole a personal safe. The theft occurred shortly after Goo Hara’s funeral, when her family was away from the house....
Credit: Kim Sae Ron’s Instagram Claims have surfaced alleging that the late Kim Sae Ron was married during her lifetime and even underwent an abortion. On March 19th, YouTuber Lee Jin Ho made a shocking claim on his channel , alleging that the bereaved family of Kim Sae Ron was hiding the fact that the late actress had been married. In January, Kim Sae Ron had posted several wedding photos on Instagram with the caption “Marry....
