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Credit: Esquire Korea Cha Eun Woo ’s last pictorial before enlisting in the military has been unveiled, capturing the idol-actor at his most striking. On August 16th, Esquire Korea released behind-the-scenes footage of Cha’s final shoot, showing him sporting a variety of looks. Asked about the difference between celebrity Cha Eun Woo and the man Lee Dong Min (his birth name), he joked, “When I have hair and makeup done, I’m Cha Eun Woo....

Credit: MBC ASTRO member and actor Cha Eun Woo is flying high, casting off his “prince” image to embrace a darker role in MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama, Wonderful World . In this gripping series, Cha Eun Woo plays Kwon Sun Yul, a character entangled in crime who leads a double life—working in a scrapyard by day and serving as a politician’s underling by night. Cha Eun Woo’s portrayal of Kwon Sun Yul, who made an official appearance in the second episode of Wonderful World , has captivated audiences....

Credit: J-Hope and IU’s social media South Korea’s presidential election had its highest turnout in nearly three decades. Voter turnout reached 79.4%, the highest since the 1997 election, according to the National Election Commission on June 4th. Lee Jae Myung of the Democratic Party won and officially started his term at 6:21 AM that same day. Lee received about 17.29 million votes (49.42%), followed by Kim Moon Soo with 14,40 million votes (41....

Credit: Sony Pictures Korea, Kidari Studio Inc South Korea is buzzing with Hijack 1971 , a gripping thriller hitting theaters nationwide. The film retells the harrowing true story of the 1971 Korean Air Lines Flight F27 hijacking, which involved 55 passengers and 5 flight attendants. Tragically, eleven of those onboard remain missing to this day, believed to be held captive in North Korea. Starring Ha Jung Woo , Yeo Jin Goo , Sung Dong Il , and Chae Soo Bin , the film is directed by Kim Sung Han....

Credit: Han Hye Jin’s Instagram Han Hye Jin recently wowed her fans with her age-defying looks in a series of new photos shared on social media. On Monday, the South Korean star posted several snapshots from her vacation in Australia, using the hashtags #GoldCoast and #GoldCoastBroadbeach. The images capture Han relaxing with her daughter at the iconic Gold Coast, one of Australia’s top beach destinations and a famous surfing hotspot....

Credit: News1 On the 29th, Hani ‘s Instagram was flooded with criticism related to her fiancé , broadcaster and psychiatrist Yang Jae Woong. This backlash followed an SBS report on the 26th about a patient who died at a psychiatric clinic operated by a well-known psychiatrist. The patient, who had been admitted for treatment of addiction to diet pills, was seen on security cameras complaining of stomach pain. Despite her distress, she was restrained by staff and later found to be suffering from a suspected pseudo-obstruction, which led to her death....

Credit: Topstarnews Hwang Jung Eum is moving on from the pain of her divorce and is currently in a new relationship. On the 22nd, Hwang Jung Eum’s agency, Y One Entertainment, confirmed to Sports DongA in a phone call, “It’s true that she has recently developed an interest. However, they’re still cautious.” Previously, a media outlet reported that the actress was seen dating a younger star basketball player, identified only as “A....

Credit: GILSTORYENT, studiouhoo, FM Entertainment, Lee Hyung Chul, Celia Capis, Renata Vaca, Aliyah Turner’s social media, King Kong by Starship The upcoming K-pop film from HYBE America and Paramount Pictures has finalized its cast and officially started filming in South Korea. The newly announced cast members join previously confirmed leads Yoo Ji Young and singer-actor Eric Nam. On September 24th, the studios announced that Korean stars Sung Joon, Kang So Ra, Lee Hyung Chul, and Yoo Ji Tae have joined the ensemble....

Credit: tvN On the December 18th episode of You Quiz on the Block , Hyun Bin appeared as a guest and shared what life is like as a husband and dad and revealed who their son resembles more. Hyun Bin, who’s clearly in full-on doting dad mode, said, “I spend most of my time with my son now. Everything revolves around him. He suddenly got a fever just today before I came here, so I’m a little worried about him....

Credit: HyunA Instagram What was meant to be a carefree travel post has turned into an online controversy for HyunA and her husband Yong Jun Hyung . On August 24th, HyunA shared photos from the couple’s trip to Paris on her Instagram. Among the images, however, was shots of Yong Jun Hyung smoking on a public street. Unlike at cafés or restaurant terraces, the location appeared to be a general pedestrian area, sparking immediate backlash....

Credit: Shinji’s Instagram Koyote’s Shinji has drawn public attention after announcing her marriage to singer MoonOne. Scrutiny of their relationship intensified when MoonOne revealed he is divorced and has a daughter. Since the announcement, allegations and rumors about MoonOne’s past have surfaced online, shared by individuals claiming personal knowledge of him. Shinji’s Fiancé MoonOne Sparks Backlash After Saying He Didn’t Know She Was Famous One anonymous poster claimed, “MoonOne dated two people simultaneously and rushed into marriage after an unplanned pregnancy....

Credit: XYZ STUDIO Jo Bo Ah ‘s wedding venue has been revealed to be the Aston House at the Grand Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul. Jo Bo Ah will be tying the knot on September 12th of next month. The wedding will be held privately, and only family and close acquaintances will be in attendance. The Grand Walkerhill Hotel is well-known as a popular choice for celebrity weddings. Actor couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin, as well as other celebrity pairs such as Bae Yong Joon and Park Soo Jin, Ji Sung, and Lee Bo Young, and singer Sean and actress Jung Hye Young, have all held their weddings at this venue....

Credit: Netflix Jun Ji Hyun and Koo Kyo Hwan are reportedly considering joining forces with acclaimed director Yeon Sang Ho in his upcoming film Colony (literal title). Representatives from Jun Ji Hyun’s agency, IEUM#, confirmed on October 29th that Colony is “one of the projects currently under review.” Similarly, Koo Kyo Hwan’s agency, Namoo Actors, stated that the show is under “consideration.” Colony refers to a group of individuals of the same kind who come together to function as a single entity, sharing roles and responsibilities in a tightly-knit society....

Credit: BigHit Music BTS’s Jungkook is officially back on Instagram. On Tuesday, Jungkook launched a brand-new Instagram account, marking his return nearly two years after deleting his original one. As of 4:30 PM that day, the account had already crossed 1.2 million followers, and by 5 PM, it had jumped past 1.4 million. That’s a gain of 200,000 followers in just 30 minutes. His new handle, @mnijungkook, was confirmed during a Weverse livestream where he told fans, “Yes, it’s mine....

Credit: Sublime Artist Agency Ki Eun Se will be spicing up The Penthouse: War in Life even more with her special appearance. According to SPOTVNEWS, Kim Eun Sae will be making her special appearance in The Penthouse: War in Life . As the drama reached its climax as Shim Soo Ryeon (Lee Ji Ah) learned the truth about Oh Yoon Hee (Eugene), attention focuses on what story will unfold with Ki Eun Se....

Credit: iMBC Kim Da Mi has been cast as the lead in the upcoming drama Hundred Memories (working title). On the 12th, a broadcast industry insider revealed, “Kim Da Mi has received the lead role offer for the new drama ‘Hundred Memories’ and is in final negotiations.” The drama is a period piece set in the 1980s, focusing on the friendships and love stories of bus guides. Kim Da Mi has been offered the role of Go Young Rye, a bus guide working for Cheong A Transportation....

Credit: MBC Super Junior’s Kim Hee Chul is looking back on the unexpected chaos his “pretty boy” looks caused in his early career. The singer appeared on the August 20th episode of MBC’s talk show Radio Star , where he shared a string of stories about how his image sparked more than a few misunderstandings. Kim recalled a moment from his teenage years with TVXQ’s Yunho. “There used to be this huge burger place on Apgujeong Rodeo Street....

Credit: Yonhap News Kim Ho Joong has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison. The Seoul Central District Court sentenced Kim Ho Joong to two years and six months in prison at his first trial held on November 13th. He faced charges of drunk driving and hit-and-run. The CEO of the singer’s agency, who was also indicted on charges of aiding in obstruction of justice and destroying evidence, received a sentence of two years in prison....

Credit: SBS Kim Jae Young made a special appearance as a guest MC on the December 8th episode of SBS’s My Little Old Boy , where he opened up about his close friendship with Byeon Woo Seok and Joo Woo Jae. Introducing Kim Jae Young, Seo Jang Hoon shared, “I heard you are good friends with Byeon Woo Seok and Joo Woo Jae. At a recent year-end gathering, you didn’t even drink alcohol and only had soda....

Credit: tvN In episode 3, Gun relentlessly pursued David Jung (Daniel Dae Kim) alongside the shadowy intelligence group Caddis, exuding a menacing charisma. In one standout moment, he tracked down David’s ally Choi Young Shik (Park Hae Soo) and eliminated him without hesitation. Gun’s explosive rage in the face of Young Shik’s provocations revealed the character’s ruthless nature and left viewers rattled. As Gun closed in on David, his predatory presence intensified....