Nam Yoon Su Donates Kidney To His Father: ‘It Was Simply Something I Had To Do’

Credit: iMBC Nam Yoon Su recently shared the heartfelt reason behind his decision to donate a kidney to his father. On July 17th, Nam Yoon Su revealed his thoughts on the kidney donation, saying, “It was simply something I had to do. Now, looking back, I’m happy to have given my father many good days ahead.” “I’m truly grateful to the fans who sent me their support after first learning about this through the news, and to the hospital staff who took care of us so warmly over the past few days,” he added....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Craig Lattimer

Nana And Blackpink’S Jisoo Stun In New ‘Omniscient Reader’ Photo Reveal

Credit: Lotte Entertainment The highly anticipated fantasy action film Omniscient Reader: The Prophet just dropped new character stills, spotlighting an ensemble of scene-stealing talent including Chae Soo Bin, Shin Seung Ho, Nana, Jisoo and child actor Kwon Eun Seong. The film follows the story of a novel that becomes reality on the day its decade-long serialization concludes. Kim Dok Ja, the story’s sole reader, must survive in this apocalyptic world alongside the novel’s protagonist Yoo Joong Hyuk and others in this fantasy action adventure....

December 19, 2025 · 5 min · 912 words · Mae Hart

Newjeans Deletes New Social Accounts Amid Parent Rift Rumors

Credit: ADOR NewJeans renamed their Instagram account from ‘NJZ_Official’ to ‘mhdhh_friends’ on April 4th, but the account was completely deleted shortly afterward. The Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of ADOR on March 21st, affirming that the exclusive contract with NewJeans remains valid. As a result, the group is legally barred from pursuing independent entertainment activities, such as signing ad deals, songwriting, or performing, without the agency’s approval. However, the trademark application for ‘NJZ,’ filed on February 6th, still remains under review in the Korea Intellectual Property Rights Information Service (KIPRIS) system....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · James Hammen

Newjeans Share Their Struggles Amid Min Hee Jin’S Departure

Credit: ADOR As tensions between HYBE and former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin continue, members of NewJeans have opened up about their feelings on the situation. Minji shared her thoughts on the fan communication platform Phoning on the night of the 2nd. She carefully started, “I wanted to tell all the Bunnies who comforted us that we’re okay, but I just couldn’t this time.” “I feel frustrated that I can’t solve anything, and I’m sorry that we’re going through these unnecessary struggles when we should be spending our days talking about good things,” she continued....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Hattie Culler

Park Seo Joon Saves Child With Brain Tumor Through Donation, Shares Heartfelt Letter From Family

Credit: AWESOME Entertainment Park Seo Joon shared a heartfelt story about how his donation helped save a child battling a brain tumor. On April 29th, Park posted on social media a handwritten letter from the family of a child who underwent a hematopoietic stem cell transplant thanks to his financial support. In the letter, the family expressed their gratitude: “Thanks to your generous donation, our child safely underwent a stem cell transplant....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Kathryn Zapata

See Which K

Credit: SM, YG, HYBE Although K-Dramas may have shone in 2025 while having a large influence over the global entertainment industry, K-Pop idols and their comebacks can’t be simply swept under the rug. Can K-Pop achieve a new leap forward in 2026? Fans expect 2026 to be filled with various comebacks from legendary groups as the top 4 leading companies hinted at the return of our favorites, such as BTS and more....

December 19, 2025 · 4 min · 730 words · Earl Patton

Seo In Guk And Ahn Jae Hyun Leave Fans Wanting More, Hint At Daring Sequel To Their Viral Mv

Credit: Cosmopolitan Seo In Guk and Ahn Jae Hyun are having a blast with the viral success of K.Will’s music video “ No Sad Song For My Broken Heart .” The co-stars, who graced the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine’s August issue, revealed the video has surpassed 5 million views and the unexpected internet fame feels a bit like a second debut. “We’re learning all about meme culture on YouTube and social media,” they said, laughing....

December 19, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Dean Toler

Shinhwa Members’ Partners Suh Yuna And Lee Eun Ju Speak Out Against Malicious Fan

Credit: Channel A Actress Suh Yuna and announcer Lee Eun Ju are facing severe online harassment linked to their relationships with members of Shinhwa. Suh Yuna, recently seen on Channel A’s Men’s Life These Days: Groom’s Class as a love interest of Shinhwa’s Kim Dong Wan , drew attention with her on-screen chemistry with the singer. On the 12th, Suh revealed disturbing messages from a woman presumed to be a fan of Kim Dong Wan....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Donna Hall

Sm Entertainment Removes Taeil From Nct After Sex Crime Allegations

Credit: SM Entertainment On Wednesday, August 28th, SM Entertainment shocked the K-Pop world with the announcement that NCT member Taeil, who debuted with the group back in 2016, would be officially removed from the team due to his connection to a sexual offense case. SM posted an official statement to their social media which read, “Hello, This is SM Entertainment. The company has recently confirmed that member Taeil has been implicated in a criminal case related to a sexual offense....

December 19, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Luis Lantrip

Son Heung Min’S Alleged Girlfriends List Resurfaces Amid Pregnancy Scandal

Credit: Mardi Mercredi, Vogue, BLISSOO, SM Entertainment Son Heung Min has continued to be the center of controversy ever since his blackmail scandal took over the internet. Despite celebrating his emotional victory as he won his first major club trophy by winning the 2024-25 UEFA Europa League a week ago, his past of dating scandals and rumors has come to light. Currently, a woman came forward saying she dated Son Heung Min, became pregnant, and was forced to abort the child....

December 19, 2025 · 4 min · 764 words · Jonathan Pfeiffer

Son Ye Jin Deletes Instagram Sub

Credit: Msteam Entertainment Son Ye Jin has abruptly deleted her second Instagram account following backlash over Lee Byung Hun’s recent comment. While the actress still maintains her main account, @yejinhand, she also ran a more personal sub-account, @yejinfoot_offcial, where she shared glimpses of her daily life. Fans often referred to it as the place to see “Mom Son Ye Jin,” with posts featuring homemade meals for her son and other candid moments....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Kevin Jorgensen

Son Ye Jin Splurges On $290 Dinner At Chef Anh Sung Jae’S Exclusive Reopened Hotspot

Credit: Son Ye Jin Instagram Son Ye Jin treated herself to an exclusive dining experience at Chef Anh Sung Jae’s newly reopened restaurant Mosu Seoul. On March 22nd, Son shared several photos on Instagram with the caption: “Such a happy and grateful time. Delicious and precious food filled with sincerity and careful consideration. Congratulations on Chef Anh Sung Jae’s beautiful new beginning.” The photos show the radiant actress at the reopened Mosu Seoul, beaming with a bright smile while posing arm-in-arm with Chef Anh....

December 19, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Kaci Jones

Song Joong Ki Makes An Impactful Surprise Appearance In ‘Queen Of Tears’ As Vincenzo

Credit: tvN In a delightful surprise for fans, Song Joong Ki appeared in the tvN weekend drama Queen of Tears , taking on the role of Hong Hae In’s ( Kim Ji Won ) divorce attorney, Vincenzo. During the show’s 8th episode on March 31st, Baek Hyun Woo ( Kim Soo Hyun ) confesses his intentions to divorce Hae In, who subsequently informs Hyun Woo of her decision to proceed with the separation....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Chong White

Suga’S No

Credit: Big Hit Music BTS’s Suga managed to avoid a public spectacle, but it seems the game of cat and mouse with the media is far from over. On August 22nd, HYBE, a representative from BTS’s label, confirmed that “Suga will not be appearing for police questioning today.” Suga is required to undergo an investigation for his DUI charges. Initially, it was widely expected that Suga would appear for questioning today, on the 22nd....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · Adalberto Inabinet

Sulli’S Brother Claims She Dated P.O For A Year: Agency Declines To Confirm

Credit: Sulli, P.O Instagram A surprising claim from the late Sulli ‘s brother has stirred a fresh round of controversy online. On March 31st, during a livestream aired just after Kim Soo Hyun ‘s press conference, Sulli’s second-oldest brother—identified only as Choi—alleged that Sulli dated Block B’s Pyo Ji Hoon , aka P.O, for about a year. Choi went on to say, “Pyo came over to our house and drank wine with us....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 272 words · William Black

Weekly Tv Top 10: ‘Bon Appetit, Your Majesty’ Stays No.1 In Second Week, ‘Aema’ Makes Impressive No.2 Debut

Drama Ranking for the 1st week of September TOP 10 Popular TV Drama Series tvN Bon Appetit, Your Majesty (Share 31.17%) Netflix Aema (Share 10.95%) KBS2 Twelve (Share 8.26%) JTBC Beyond The Bar (Share 7.89%) SBS The Winning Try (Share 6.29%) JTBC The Nice Guy (Share 4.54%) tvN Love, Take Two (Share 3.85%) ENA My Troublesome Star (Share 3.74%) KBS2 Queen’s House (Share 2.33%) KBS2 Our Golden Days (Share 2....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Allan Minnerly

Weekly Tv Top10: ‘Squid Game 2’ Debuts At #1

Drama Ranking for 4th Week of December Netflix’s Squid Game 2 has claimed the top spot, though viewer response remains mixed. While Gong Yoo’s performance in the opening episode has garnered widespread acclaim, former BIGBANG member T.O.P’s acting has faced significant criticism. Some viewers have also expressed reluctance to watch the series, citing that post-martial law Korean society presents even more dramatic scenarios. MBC’s When the Phone Rings secured the second position, with audiences eagerly anticipating how the story will conclude for leads Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin....

December 19, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Caron Boyce

Weekly Tv Top10: Netflix’S ‘The 8 Show’ And Disney Plus’S ‘Uncle Samsik’ Fall Short Of Expectations

Drama Ranking for 3rd Week of May tvN’s Lovely Runner has clinched the top spot for three consecutive weeks. Viewers are praising the meticulous scriptwriting, and the on-screen chemistry between Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon continues to garner immense love. JTBC’s The Atypical Family maintained its position at number 2, with the escalating romance between Jang Ki Yong and Chun Woo Hee driving a slight uptick in viewership....

December 19, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Dawna Jensen

Who’S The Final Winner Of Netflix’S ‘Culinary Class Wars’?

Credit: Netflix Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars and Gyeongseong Creature Season 2 have both taken the platform by storm, not just in Korea but globally, securing the top two spots in Netflix’s global rankings. According to Netflix’s Top 10 website, Culinary Class Wars garnered an impressive 4 million views between September 30th and October 6th, topping the charts in 18 countries, including Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan. The show has held the No....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Sandra Thomas

Yeo Jin Goo Announces Katusa Enlistment In December

Credit: Go Go Studio Yeo Jin Goo is set to begin his mandatory military service. On November 3rd, his agency announced that the actor has been selected for the prestigious KATUSA (Korean Augmentation to the United States Army) program. He will enlist on December 15th and serve for 18 months. “We will not be disclosing the specific location and time of his enlistment as the training center entrance ceremony will be attended by numerous other service members and their families,” the agency stated, asking fans to refrain from visiting the site....

December 19, 2025 · 2 min · 262 words · Carolyn Merrill