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Credit: tvN South Korean drama Queen of Tears is taking the world by storm. Credit: Flixpatrol According to streaming tracker FlixPatrol, the show has cracked the Top 10 on Netflix’s global rankings in a whopping 68 countries, including the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, India, Greece, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina. Credit: Netflix The series has also been dominating Netflix’s “Global Top 10 TV Shows” list in Asian countries like Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia, topping the chart in Japan for two consecutive weeks....

Credit: Yonhap News Kim Soo Hyun ’s agency has taken legal action against online haters for defamation and insults, but the move has sparked a heated debate. On the other hand, many netizens voiced their support for Kim, saying, “The real problem is people who post hateful things without checking the facts,” “We stand by you. YouTubers spreading baseless rumors and trolls blindly following them should be held accountable,” “Haters need to face consequences,” and “This is clearly defamation and character assassination....

Credit: Gold Medalist Kim Soo Hyun’s agency has responded to the additional allegations from the late Kim Sae Ron’s family. Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, cautiously addressed the latest claims made by the family of the late Kim Sae Ron on March 12th. The agency stated, “Our stance remains unchanged from our previous statement.” The controversy escalated on March 11th when YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute revealed further allegations from Kim Sae Ron’s family....

Credit: Gold Medalist Kim Soo Hyun ‘s highly anticipated fan meeting in Taiwan—his first scheduled public appearance since controversy erupted over his alleged relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron —has been canceled just five days before the event. On March 25th, 7-ELEVEN Taiwan, which was organizing the event, announced on its official account that the fan meeting had been canceled. “Due to adjustments in the actor’s schedule, the exclusive fan event originally set for March 30th during the Kaohsiung Cherry Blossom Festival has been canceled,” the company stated....

Credit: Netflix Director Kim Joo Hwan is bringing a fresh, action-packed story to the screen with Officer Black Belt , a Netflix film that dives into the unique world of martial arts officers and probation officers. On September 10th, a press conference was held at Lotte Cinema, featuring the director and stars Kim Woo Bin and Kim Sung Kyun. Kim Woo Bin stars as Lee Jung Do, a young martial artist with black belts in taekwondo, judo, and kendo, who becomes a martial arts officer tasked with monitoring criminals on electronic anklets....

Credit: Lee Chae Min, Ryu Da In Instagram Rising star Lee Chae Min was spotted wearing a matching silver ring with his public girlfriend Ryu Da In during the wrap party for tvN’s weekend drama Bon Appétit, Your Majesty , fueling talk of their off-screen romance. Lee, who was unexpectedly cast in the drama’s leading role after a sudden change in the male lead, has won over audiences with both his acting and visuals, helping drive the series’ popularity....

Credit: C-JeS Studios, Ace Factory Lee Jae Wook and Choi Sung Eun are set to bring their on-screen chemistry to life in the upcoming drama The Last Summer (literal title). Industry insiders told Sports Chosun on the 19th that the two actors have been cast as the leads in this fresh romantic series. The Last Summer tells the story of a woman who hates summer and a man who has waited all year for it, reuniting after two years apart....

Credit: CJ ENM Lee Jung Jae , Lim Ji Yeon , Kim Ji Hoon and Seo Ji Hye are gearing up for a delightfully sassy and swoon-worthy transformation in tvN’s upcoming drama Nice to Not Meet You . The new Monday-Tuesday series follows a fallen national actor and a disgraced elite journalist as they confront their prejudices and experience mutual growth. Tied together by a hilariously rocky connection, the top star and entertainment reporter navigate a chaotic industry full of nonstop scandals, sparking laughs, empathy, and unexpected romance....

Credit: YouTube “Dong Dong Pocha” Lovelyz members Seo Jisoo and Yoo Jiae opened up about their secret dating lives during their active years in the group. The two appeared on Super Junior member Shin Dong’s YouTube show “Dong Dong Pocha,” released on November 5th, where they candidly shared stories from their days as idols. Recalling the days when she had to get creative just to see someone she was dating, Yoo Ji Ae said, “Before our debut, we lived with our manager, but after that, it was just the members....

Credit: CJ ENM The 2025 MAMA Awards may be forced to adjust their plans after a deadly high-rise fire in Hong Kong prompted organizers to hold urgent internal discussions. According to industry sources on November 27th, the MAMA production team began emergency meetings the previous day in response to the large-scale apartment fire that broke out in Hong Kong on the 26th (local time). With dozens of confirmed casualties so far, producers are reportedly weighing a range of opinions regarding whether the ceremony can proceed as planned....

Credit: ADOR Amid escalating tensions between HYBE and its label ADOR, headed by CEO Min Hee Jin, public criticism has intensified following Min Hee Jin’s controversial remarks. HYBE recently initiated an audit alleging that Min Hee Jin and ADOR’s executives attempted a management coup and pursued independence from the parent company. HYBE disclosed on April 22nd that it had sent audit inquiries to Min Hee Jin and the ADOR executives, with responses due by the following day (which is today, the 23rd)....

Credit: Herald Corporation Former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin has stated that she “respects and supports” the NewJeans members’ decision to return to their agency. In a statement released on November 13th, Min Hee Jin said, “The members’ decision yesterday to return together must have been made after deep consideration and discussion. I respect and support that choice.” She added, “I value the courage of the members who joined hands to protect each other despite the difficulties....

Credit: MBC Min Hee Jin, former CEO and board director of ADOR, has officially announced her departure from HYBE. In a statement released on November 20th, Min shared, “As of today, I am stepping down as a board director at ADOR. I am also terminating the shareholders’ agreement I had with HYBE and intend to hold the company legally accountable for violating the terms of our agreement.” Min explained that she had spent the past seven months working to uphold the shareholders’ agreement, following a dispute triggered by HYBE’s illegal audit in April....

Credit: Sublime The man who broke into Nana ‘s home has filed a counterclaim against Nana during the investigation, according to legal sources on January 2nd. He is accusing her of “attempted murder” for the actions she took to subdue him during the robbery. The man was arrested last November on charges of aggravated robbery and assault after breaking into Nana’s residence. While he initially confessed to the crime, he has since recanted his statement....

Credit: Netflix Netflix has officially confirmed the production of its new series The WONDERfools and unveiled a star-studded lineup, including Park Eun Bin , Cha Eun Woo , Kim Hae Sook , Choi Dae Hoon , Lim Seong Jae , and Son Hyun Joo . The WONDERfools is set in 1999, a time when apocalyptic fears were rampant. It tells the story of a group of lovable misfits who unexpectedly gain superpowers after a bizarre incident and must protect the city of Haeseong from an impending villainous threat....

Credit: Netflix A never-before-seen world of ghosts and spirits is coming to Netflix with the working title East Palace. Nam Joo Hyuk stars as Gucheon, a character who navigates the realm of ghosts and vanquishes them with his sword. He infiltrates the cursed palace to investigate the mysterious incidents occurring within, only to encounter a dark world beyond his wildest imagination. Credit: Netflix Joining him is Roh Yoon Seo , who portrays Saeng Gang, a court lady with the unique ability to hear ghosts....

Credit: ADOR K-pop group NewJeans, recently promoted as NJZ, has announced an indefinite hiatus following a court ruling that bars them from carrying out independent activities without the approval of their agency, ADOR. On March 23rd, the group took to the stage at ComplexCon in Hong Kong—what may be their last performance for the foreseeable future—to personally deliver the news to fans. “We’ve decided to suspend all activities in compliance with the court’s ruling,” the members said....

Credit: Journalists Association of Korea The Seoul Central District Court dismissed the objection filed by NewJeans members on April 16, stating, “The injunction in this case is valid,” thereby upholding its previous decision to grant the injunction. On March 21, the court had accepted ADOR’s request for an injunction against NewJeans, aiming to preserve ADOR’s status as their agency and prohibit the members from signing advertising contracts or engaging in other activities independently....

Credit: HYBE A post threatening violence against the girl group NewJeans has been uploaded online, prompting fans to report the author to the police. On June 24, a post titled “I bought this to use at the NewJeans concert” was uploaded to an online community. The post included a photo of a knife and the caption, “I’m going to use it when they get out of the van.” The photo is said to have been taken from the internet....

Credit: Ha Ji Yong YouTube Park Shin Hye is looking back on the drama that defined her career. Appearing on broadcaster Ha Ji Young’s YouTube channel on January 7th, Park Shin Hye named The Heirs as her career-defining drama. During the conversation, Ha Ji Young mentioned that when Kim Woo Bin recently appeared on the show, fans still called him by his The Heirs character name, “Young Do.” Park Shin Hye nodded in agreement, saying, “People remember the projects that really succeed....