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Credit: ODK Media ODK Media Inc., the company behind the streaming platform OnDemandKorea, has announced an extended partnership with CJ ENM to bring more than 150 popular titles to North American audiences. This strategic expansion will make the new titles available through video-on-demand (VOD) and Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) services, greatly improving access to premium Korean entertainment for viewers in North America. As a leading streaming provider for Asian American audiences, ODK Media has built a strong presence through platforms such as OnDemandKorea, OnDemandChina, and OnDemandViet, reaching over 70% of Korean American viewers in North America....

Credit: GQ Korea Park Ji Hyun , who recently set screens ablaze with her intimate scenes alongside Song Seung Heon in Hidden Face , showcases her confident and quirky charm in a newly released photoshoot. The star graces the January issue of GQ Korea with a sensual yet playful spread. The photos capture Park’s free-spirited essence through various looks—from a ruffled shirt paired with jeans and bare feet, to a sheer blouse with glasses, and an edgy combination of a black mini dress with a bomber jacket....

Credit: Ok Taecyeon Instagram An overseas photography studio has issued an official apology for leaking private photos of Ok Taecyeon , but public criticism continues to mount. The company, which captured intimate photos of the former 2PM member, took to social media on April 6th to address the controversy. According to their statement, the photos in question were taken in April 2024, claiming complete ignorance of Ok Taecyeon ‘s celebrity status....

Edited by Seo Hayne Translated by Yu Jin Kim Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars , where 100 chefs put everything on the line to showcase their cooking, has confirmed a second season following its grand finale. While you wait, we’ve put together a list of five cooking-themed dramas and films to enjoy. These picks are sure to make your mouth water and might even inspire you to whip up something delicious yourself....

Disney Plus revealed its new lineup at the Disney Content Showcase APAC 2024 , held in Singapore last November, including the much-anticipated confirmation of Moving Season 2. Here’s a look at the upcoming releases, featuring star-studded casts and acclaimed production teams. Unmasked Cast: Kim Hye Soo , Jung Sung Il , Joo Jong Hyuk Plot: The story follows Oh So Ryong, a determined team leader of the investigative journalism program Trigger , and a socially awkward rookie producer, Han Do, as they risk everything to uncover a dangerous truth....

Credit: Netflix On October 4th in Busan, Netflix conveyed its genuine passion for Korean cinema during the “Next on Netflix: 2025 Korean Movies” event. The gathering highlighted this year’s array of Korean films on Netflix and teased the diversity and artistry of the 2025 lineup. raising anticipation. The event also showcased first-look stills and discussed seven upcoming Netflix Korean movies set to bring genre diversity and enhanced production quality....

Credit: MEGABOX PLUS M Plus M Entertainment has released a video showcasing their upcoming movie lineup, featuring highly anticipated titles like The Roundup: Punishment starring Ma Dong Suk, Jeon Do Yeon’s action-packed Revolver, and the highly awaited return of director Na Hong Jin with HOPE, his first project since the critically acclaimed Wailing. As Plus M Entertainment themselves stated, “It’s pretty unusual for a movie investment company like us to unveil so many upcoming projects and unreleased photos all at once....

Credit: Rosé Instagram, GRAHAM DENHOLM/TAS24//GETTY IMAGES BLACKPINK’s Rosé recently highlighted her friendship with pop superstar Taylor Swift by sharing a heartfelt post. On April 28th, Rosé took to Instagram to showcase a special package she received from Swift, which included the latter’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department . Overwhelmed with emotions, Rosé captioned the post, “Thank you. Ready to cry to these,” expressing her readiness to dive into the new tunes....

Credit: Netflix Seo Hyun Jin has become the latest victim of Korea’s growing Jeonse rental fraud. Jeonse is a Korean rental system where tenants pay a large lump-sum deposit instead of monthly rent. The landlord returns the full amount when the lease ends. Jeonse fraud happens when the landlord can’t—or never intended to—return the deposit. This can be due to hidden debts, foreclosure, or deliberate scams. Victims often lose their entire deposit, with limited legal protection....

Credit: BDNS Shin Ye Eun was the target of a hilarious running gag during a recent appearance on the YouTube channel BDNS, where host Moon Sang Hoon repeatedly set her up to talk about her own “legendary” college photos, only to surprise her with pictures of other famous stars instead. The interview began with Shin Ye Eun explaining how she was discovered after modeling for the cover of College Tomorrow , a popular university magazine in Korea....

Credit: Taeyeon, Wendy Instagram Drama is brewing ahead of SM Entertainment’s 30th-anniversary concert as two of its biggest stars have publicly expressed their frustration with the company’s handling of their participation—or lack thereof. The entertainment giant is set to hold “SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in SEOUL” on January 11th and 12th at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome. However, the company has been making waves with consecutive announcements of artist absences, first stating “Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon will not be performing,” followed by another notice that “Red Velvet’s Wendy will not participate due to personal reasons....

Credit: JTBC Song Joong Ki ’s return to romance is off to a slow start. JTBC’s Friday drama My Youth premiered to ratings in the 2% range, a disappointing start compared to the explosive numbers scored by SBS’s crime thriller Queen Mantis , led by Go Hyun Jung. Nielsen Korea reported My Youth opened at 2.9% and 2.8% nationwide—lower than the 3.0% debut of its predecessor The Nice Guy ....

Credit: Great Library’s social media According to Gwangjin Police Station, he was discovered after an acquaintance contacted authorities when he missed an appointment and became unreachable. Officers dispatched to his residence found his body. Police reported no signs of foul play and confirmed that no suicide note was found. “We believe he died from a chronic illness,” a police official stated, adding that an autopsy would be conducted to determine the exact cause of death....

Credit: Super Junior-D&E Twitter Super Junior-D&E ( Donghae and Eunhyuk ) have taken the rare step of canceling all scheduled music broadcasts for their latest single GGB , following a burgeoning debate over the track’s title. Their label, Ode Entertainment, announced the decision, which took to its official account to address the controversy head-on. Ode Entertainment shared, “We have internally discussed the issue and opinions regarding this album’s title track ‘GGB’ with the artist....

Credit: Netflix Choi Seung Hyun , better known as T.O.P, went candid about his scene-stealing role as Thanos in Netflix’s Squid Game 2 , including that viral rap scene that had viewers both cringing and cheering. In a new video posted on Netflix Korea’s online channel, the star got into the details of his character. “I had many discussions with the director,” he shared, adding, “I wanted to give off this ambiguous feeling—whether he’s unlikeable or just full-on cringy....

Credit: CJeS Studio, BH Entertainment, SEM Company, Blitzway Studio Marking its 4th year, Actors’ House is a special event that offers an in-depth look into the works of actors who represent the contemporary film industry. This year’s event draws attention with prominent figures’ participation, including Sul Kyung Gu, Park Bo Young, Hwang Jung Min and Chun Woo Hee. Sul Kyung Gu , known for his limitless transformations through various roles, will be featured at the Actors’ House....

Credit: Netflix, JYP, YG, HYBE Recently , KPop Demon Hunters became Netflix’s top film and the directors revealed what went into making the on-screen idols, the inspiration behind their image, and addressed which idols they specifically want to emulate through The Saja Boys. Viewers found themselves immersed in the visibly attractive plot, and the film shot to No. 1 globally in the series category within just three days of its release on June 20th....

Credit: Pledis Entertainment It seems like TWS Is the new face of K-pop that everyone can’t stop talking about. The boys, who hit the scene on the 22nd of last month, have not only met but exceeded expectations, clutching a report card of impressive achievements. Crafted from the initialism “TWENTY FOUR SEVEN WITH US,” TWS embodies the promise to “always be with you.” Their debut single Plot twist encapsulates the quintessential freshness unique to the act, marked by an immensely popular and addictive chorus that resonates with the masses....

Credit: SBS Lee Yu Bi opened up about the recent controversy surrounding her outfit choice for her sister Lee Da In’s wedding . She appeared on SBS’s variety show Strong Heart VS on March 19th and addressed the criticism she received for being a ‘nuisance guest.’ As soon as the topic was brought up, Lee Yu Bi sighed and said, “I really wanted to talk about this.” Soon after, a photo was revealed showing Lee Yu Bi in a striking pink outfit....

Credit: Yonhap News, ADOR Former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin and her legal team is pushing back hard against allegations that she attempted to tamper with NewJeans, claiming the controversy was actually driven by an alleged stock manipulation scheme involving a NewJeans member’s family and a private businessman. At a press conference on Wednesday, Min’s attorney Kim Sun Woong said the so-called tampering rumors were never about Min removing NewJeans from HYBE, but rather an attempt to inflate the stock price of KOSDAQ-listed company DAVOLINK by turning it into a “NewJeans–Min Hee Jin theme stock....