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Credit: The 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards The 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards has announced a dazzling lineup of presenters featuring top Korean artists. The awards ceremony, which has garnered attention for its star-studded presenter lineup each year, will be graced by the presence of Kim Ah Young, DEX, Park Sung Hoon, Park Ji Hoon, Park Jin Joo, Song Hye Kyo, Suzy, Shin Ye Eun, Yoo Jae Suk, Lee Kwang Soo, Lee Dong Hwi, Lee Yu Bin, Lee Je Hoon, Lim Ji Yeon, Jo Bo Ah, Joo Hyun Young, Ha Jung Woo and many more....

Credit: PARKLAND, Fantagio, MYM The latest rankings for the most-followed Korean actors on Instagram are out, with Cha Eun Woo securing the top spot. The list showcases the global popularity of these stars, all of whom have exciting new projects on the horizon. 1. Cha Eun Woo (48.55 million followers) Credit: Cha Eun Woo’s Instagram Claiming the number one position is Cha Eun Woo . Though currently serving in the military band, he is set to star in the movie First Ride alongside Kang Ha Neul and Kim Young Kwang, premiering in October 2025....

Credit: Netflix, SBS, Blitzway Entertainment The countdown is almost over. Korea’s beloved power couple, Kim Woo Bin and Shin Mina , are just one day away from their wedding. The couple will hold their private ceremony tomorrow at the prestigious Shilla Hotel in Seoul. Their love story has captivated fans since they began dating in 2015, particularly due to their unwavering bond. Shin Mina famously stayed by Kim Woo Bin’s side during his hiatus in 2017 as he battled nasopharyngeal cancer, supporting him through his treatment and recovery....

Drama Ranking for 3rd Week of June It seems the era where the “Netflix original” title alone could captivate viewers is waning. Both Netflix series that held mid-tier positions last week have dropped off the charts entirely. While The 8 Show managed to stay in the Top 10 for nearly two months, Hierarchy fell out of the rankings just three weeks post-release. Continuing its reign at number one is SBS’s Connection , which has seen a ratings boost to over 10% following the revelation of the criminal threatening Ji Sung’s character....

Credit: YG Entertainment As BLACKPINK’s world tour nears its end, speculation about their contract renewal has hit a fever pitch with a viral X post claiming they will not re-sign. The speculation began on September 10th, when a K-pop news account on X (formerly Twitter) posted, “BLACKPINK will not renew their contract with YG Entertainment after the tour,” without citing any official sources or providing evidence to support the claim....

Credit: tvN Yeo Jin Goo recently appeared on the June 19th episode of tvN’s You Quiz on the Block during the special titled “How to Solve a Dilemma.” During the show, Yeo Jin Goo reflected on his career, particularly highlighting the drama Hotel Del Luna as a significant turning point at the age of 23. He expressed gratitude, saying, “I approached it with a strong desire to do well, and I’m thankful that so many people loved it....

Credit: KBS KBS 2TV’s popular variety show 2 Days & 1 Night Season 4 announced today that beloved members Yeon Jung Hoon , Na In Woo , and TV producer Lee Jung Kyu will be leaving the program. Yeon Jung Hoon has been a fixture on the show since it kicked off Season 4 back in 2019. Like a reliable big brother, he brought warmth and laughter to the cast and viewers alike....

Credit: JTBC Seoul Central District Court has sentenced Yoo Ah In to one year in prison and ordered his immediate arrest for habitual drug use. His accomplice, Choi, was sentenced to eight months in prison with probation for two years. The Seoul Central District Court held a first-instance trial for Yoo Ah In and his associate Choi, who were indicted on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act, on September 3rd....

Credit: Yulhee’s Instagram Yulhee, best known as a member of the K-pop girl group LABOUM, has signed up with a new management agency as she prepares to return to the entertainment scene. Industry insiders confirmed on Friday that Yulhee has entered into an exclusive contract with High Beam Studio, a rising talent agency in the industry. The announcement comes shortly after Yulhee’s recent social media activity, where she posted several new profile photos on her personal account on November 8....

Credit: tVN, KBS, Jellyfish Entertainment Ready for ZAPZEE’s Insight? Some rookies will shine this month alongside veteran artists like TWICE, EVNNE, and Stray Kids. New K-Dramas and movies starring YoonA, Ma Dong Seok, Lee Jin Wook, Lee Bo Young, Park Hyung Sik and more will also delight fans as they grace our screens! Don’t wait, and check out ZAPZEE’s insights now. K-Pop Comebacks Plenty of new debuts and rookie comebacks can be expected this August....

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OnDemandKorea – English Rebrands as ZAPZEE to Serve English-Speaking Audiences Outside North America Los Angeles, CA – ODK Media is pleased to announce that its business unit, previously known as OnDemandKorea – English, will now operate under the name ZAPZEE. This rebranding aligns with ODK Media’s mission to enhance its global presence and better serve English-speaking audiences beyond North America with Korean entertainment, news, and digital content....

Credit: SBS Dynamite Kiss wrapped its run with a tightly sealed happy ending—both in love and career—for Jang Ki Yong and Ahn Eun Jin . According to Nielsen Korea, the finale scored a peak rating of 8.1%, with 7.0% in the Seoul metropolitan area and 6.9% nationwide, marking the show’s personal best. The series dominated its time slot and held the top spot among all weekday dramas for seven consecutive weeks....

Edited by Seo Hayne Translated by Kim Hoyeun Credit: SBS “Spouses always find out about an affair; it’s just a matter of having solid evidence or not.” 17-year veteran divorce lawyer Cha Eun Kyung ( Jang Na Ra ) knows all there is to know about divorce. By merely looking at her clients as they walk in, she can tell who’s been unfaithful. Newly appointed lawyer Han Yu Ri ( Nam Ji Hyun ), assigned a daunting task of ’10 victories’ on her first day, wants to believe her client who claims innocence from infidelity....

Credit: Netflix tvN’s weekend drama Our Unwritten Seoul is turning heads across the globe as it climbs the Netflix charts. According to Netflix’s Global Top 10 for non-English TV series (covering May 26th to June 1st), the series landed at No. 3, racking up 2.8 million views and 14.7 million watch hours just days after its debut. The romantic coming-of-age drama tells the story of identical twin sisters—alike in appearance but polar opposites in personality—who switch lives through a lie, only to find real love and a deeper sense of self....

Credit: Hive Media Corp. The fantasy romance film Secret: Untold Melody , starring Do Kyung Soo , Won Jin Ah , and Shin Ye Eun , has reached its break-even point after attracting 800,000 moviegoers in South Korea. The time-bending campus romance, which follows the magical moments that unfold when Yu Jun and Jung A accidentally meet in a practice room with a secret, achieved profitability on Tuesday, February 25th, continuing its impressive box office run....

Credit: Watcha Semantic Error: The Movie surpassed 40,000 cumulative admissions 13 days after the release. The movie depicts a campus romance between two students � computer science major Chu Sang Woo ( Jaechan ) and visual arts student Jang Jae Young ( Park Seo Ham ) � who are completely opposite in personality. It’s a movie version of the hit Watcha series Semantic Error , which started a craze earlier this year....

Credit: ELLE Korea The 13 cast members of Netflix’s Single’s Inferno 5 came together for a glamorous pictorial featured in the February issue of ELLE Korea. Released on January 20th, the new season has already sparked major buzz, marking the show’s return after a yearlong hiatus. On set, the 13 contestants brought unmistakable energy, filling the shoot with pure dopamine. Following the photoshoot, each participant sat down for individual interviews....

Credit: Disney Plus New Star Wars series The Acolyte is receiving mixed reviews from critics and viewers. The story follows an investigation into a shocking crime spree that pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past. As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems. The critics are raving. Rotten Tomatoes reports a freshness rating of 93% as of June 6th, with publications like The Guardian praising the show’s fresh start for both creators and audiences....

Credit: ABO Entertainment The Roundup: Punishment has taken the box office by storm, securing the top spot with an overwhelming lead. In just five days since its release, the film has attracted a staggering 4,253,551 viewers, marking a monumental debut. The Roundup: Punishment not only dominated the box office but also set multiple records within its first week. It achieved the highest opening of 2024 and swiftly surpassed audience milestones of one, two, three, and four million, making it the fastest film this year to reach these figures....

Credit: JTBC Viewers of the period drama The Tale of Lady Ok are expressing shock following a surprising character revelation in the latest episode. The fourth episode of JTBC’s weekend drama The Tale of Lady Ok , which aired on December 15th, featured Sung Yun Gyeom ( Choo Young Woo ) facing potential arrest as a rebel. The episode revealed that Sung Yun Gyeom had been protecting children in similar situations under the name “Aesimdan....