Korean Stars Jennie, Park Bo Gum And Kim Nam Gil Celebrate Hangeul Day

Credit: Jennie Instagram Stars celebrated Hangeul Day by promoting national prestige in their own unique ways. BLACKPINK’s Jennie announced the launch of a new font, ‘ZEN SERIF,’ on Hangeul Day (October 9th) through her agency OA Entertainment’s official website and social media channels. The font embodies her wish for more people to use Hangeul conveniently and beautifully. Furthermore, OA Entertainment, in collaboration with Meta, became the first to register a Hangeul font on the Instagram short-form video editing app ‘Edits....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Sara Upshaw

Lee Byung Hun Recognized As One Of The Year’S Best Actors By New York Times Magazine

Credit: New York Times Lee Byung Hun has been recognized as one of the year’s most outstanding performers. On December 14th, The New York Times Magazine unveiled its list of the “Great Performers”—the 10 actors who delivered the best performances in film in 2025. Lee Byung Hun made the list for his role in No Other Choice , directed by Park Chan Wook. He was honored alongside global stars including Liam Neeson, Kirsten Dunst, and Teyana Taylor....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 231 words · Brandon Pool

Lee Chae Min And Ryu Da In Spark Couple Buzz With Matching Birthday Cakes

Credit: Lee Chae Min, Ryu Da In Instagram Lee Chae Min and Ryu Da In are making their romance Instagram-official in the sweetest way possible. On September 16th, Lee shared a playful post thanking fans for celebrating his 25th birthday, complete with a cake topped with “25” candles. Born in 2000, the actor marked his birthday the day before. Just two weeks later, on the 29th, Ryu posted her own birthday shot, also holding a cake with identical “25” candles and “HBD DAIN” decoration....

December 18, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Shirley Edmondson

Lee Se Young Joins Shin Mina And Lee Jong Suk In ‘The Remarried Empress’ Cast

Credit: Shin Mina, Lee Se Young, Lee Jong Suk Instagram Lee Se Young is set to take on a leading role in The Remarried Empress (literal title) . An entertainment industry insider told JTBC Entertainment News on the 7th, “Lee Se Young will appear in the drama adaptation of ‘The Remarried Empress’.” Previously, news of Shin Mina and Lee Jong Suk joining the project had been reported. Regarding this, Lee Se Young’s agency, PRAIN TPC, stated, “It is one of the projects she has been offered....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · Janet Bates

Lee Seung Gi’S Father-In

Credit: KPPA The father-in-law of singer and actor Lee Seung Gi , who is on trial for a multi-million dollar stock manipulation scheme, has been released on bail. The Seoul Southern District Court approved his bail request on September 22nd. According to legal sources, his release was granted under several conditions, including the payment of a 100 million won ($74,000) deposit and restrictions on his residence. The father-in-law and 12 other individuals were indicted on charges of violating the Capital Markets Act....

December 18, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Robert Sanders

Min Hee Jin And Newjeans’ Danielle Split From Same Law Firm In $30 Million Hybe Lawsuit

Credit: Yonhap News, W Korea Former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin and former NewJeans member Danielle have made a sudden shift in legal strategy, parting ways with the same law firm amid an escalating lawsuit filed by HYBE. According to reporting by SPOTVNEWS, major law firm Yoon & Yang LLC briefly served as counsel for Min before officially withdrawing. Danielle and one member of her family had also retained the firm to respond to HYBE’s damages lawsuit totaling 43....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Noel Monteith

Min Hee Jin Opens Up About Being Followed And Receiving Death Threats, Reveals Bts V’S Support

Credit: YouTube@School of Music Min Hee Jin, former CEO of ADOR, has revealed that she faced both surveillance and death threats following her recent conflicts with HYBE. On the 29th, Min appeared on music critic Kim Young Dae’s YouTube channel “School of Music,” where she shared her alarming experience. “I was recently followed,” she began. “I only realized it because the taxi driver pointed it out. A car was following us closely....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Dora Hardaway

New Kim Soo Hyun And Kim Sae Ron’S Picture Released: More Private Photos Might Emerge

Credit: Garo Sero Institute Garo Sero Institute, also known as HoverLab Inc., is ramping up pressure on Kim Soo Hyun by sharing more statements from her bereaved family. Kim Sae Ron ’s family released another photo of her and Kim Soo Hyun together through the YouTube channel on March 13th. This marks the third photo they have made public. The channel’s hosts stated, “There are many photos, but today we will reveal just one....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 282 words · Elmer Vance

Newjeans Announce Termination Of Exclusive Contract With Ador, Sparks Market Concerns

Credit: MBC NewJeans has officially decided to terminate their exclusive contract with ADOR. The group stated that they had made a final demand for the agency to address breaches of the agreement but proceeded with their decision after the agency failed to take any corrective action. The group notified the press of an emergency conference before receiving ADOR’s official response, suggesting that the members had likely already resolved to part ways from the label....

December 18, 2025 · 4 min · 732 words · Chong Mercer

Newjeans Challenges Court Ruling, Hearing Scheduled In April

Credit: ADOR The hearing for the objection filed by NewJeans against the court ruling that prohibited their independent activities will take place next month. The Seoul Central District Court’s Civil Division 50 has scheduled the hearing for April 9th regarding the objection filed by all five NewJeans members. The party filing for an injunction can appeal directly to the second instance if their request is dismissed. On the other hand, the opposing party can file an objection, and if it is not accepted, they may then appeal....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Jesus Mason

Park Bo Young Pulls Double Duty In ‘Our Unwritten Seoul,’ Premiering May 24Th

Credit: tvN “Yesterday’s over. Tomorrow’s far. And today is still unwritten.” With those words, Park Bo Young ‘s rocky life in Seoul is about to begin. tvN’s new weekend drama Our Unwritten Seoul , set to premiere on May 24th, has unveiled its first teaser, offering a glimpse into the tough Seoul life of twin sisters Yu Mi Ji and Yu Mi Rae, both played by Park Bo Young....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 262 words · Eric Heard

Park Hyung Sik Goes Dark In ‘Buried Hearts,’ Teases Career

Credit: Singles Korea Park Hyung Sik is ready to shatter his pretty boy image, as revealed in a striking new photoshoot ahead of his transformative role in SBS’s upcoming thriller Buried Hearts . The spread captures the actor with piercing gazes and steely expressions, offering a glimpse of his darker turn in the series, which premieres February 14th. Park will portray Seo Dong Ju, an ambitious hacker, marking a sharp departure from his previous romantic lead roles....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Robert Peterson

Pick: 7 Korean Movies And Dramas Won Bin Turned Down

Credit: CJ Entertainment Won Bin ‘s return to acting has been one of the industry’s most anticipated comebacks for about 14 years. Despite being the top choice for numerous movies and dramas since his last film, The Man from Nowhere (2010), none of these projects have happened. As rumors of his comeback resurface, let’s explore the roles he was rumored to have nearly taken on. Drama: The King 2 Hearts (2012) Credit: MBC...

December 18, 2025 · 4 min · 758 words · Dorothea Budde

Pick: Chae Jong Hyeop’S 5 Best K

Edited by Seo Hayne Translated by Yu Jin Kim CreditL TBS Imagine a guy at work who pretends to know you, but when you tell him to stop, he suddenly gives you the cutest puppy dog eyes. He also has a soft spot for sea otters and loves blowing bubbles. This is Yoon Tae Oh, a 6’1″ Korean exchange student in Japan with a surprising charm that defies his tall stature....

December 18, 2025 · 5 min · 857 words · Delphine Wilkes

Rain Opens Up About Multi

Credit: Disney Plus Rain recently gave an honest response regarding news of his latest real estate acquisition. Rain addressed the recent reports about his property purchase during an August 2nd interview with SpoTV News. It was previously revealed that he had purchased a building in Apgujeong Rodeo for 15.9 billion won ($11.7 million) under the name of Megabig Entertainment, a company represented by his father. In 2021, he and his wife Kim Tae Hee also made headlines for purchasing a building in Seocho-dong for 92 billion won ($67....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Annette Okajima

Rm’S Most Personal Film Yet: The Story Behind ‘Right People, Wrong Place’

Credit: HYBE BTS’ RM has announced the global release of his first documentary film, set to premiere on December 5th. Titled RM: Right People, Wrong Place , the film chronicles the creative process behind his second solo album, Right Place, Wrong Person , over eight months. It offers an honest glimpse into Kim Namjoon’s thoughts and struggles as he explores his passions and interests. In May of this year, RM released his second solo album, Right Place, Wrong Person , which delves into universal feelings of alienation and the search for identity during times of feeling like an outsider....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Katherine Mendez

Ryu Jun Yeol And Han So Hee’S Potential Casting In ‘Delusion’ Falls Through Post Their Breakup

Credit: CJ ENM, Boucheron The discussion of a potential pairing of Ryu Jun Yeol and Han So Hee in director Han Jae Rim’s next project, Delusion (literal title), has officially ceased. Showbox, the co-producer of Delusion , stated on the 2nd, “It is true that there were discussions with the two actors regarding their casting, but as nothing had been finalized, we have decided to halt these discussions.” Delusion , based on a webtoon of the same name, is set in the 1935 Japanese occupation era and revolves around a painter commissioned to create a portrait of a mysterious woman....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Mary Jackson

Seo Ye Ji Breaks Silence On Rumors Of Dating Kim Soo Hyun Behind Kim Sae Ron’S Back

Credit: SUBLIME, Seo Ye Ji’s fan community Seo Ye Ji has shut down rumors involving Kim Soo Hyun . On March 13th, she took to social media to express her frustration, writing, “I’m only human. This has been overwhelming, exhausting, frustrating and suffocating. I replied to a comment without thinking but later deleted it.” She also shared a screenshot of a comment from a netizen asking, “Was Kim Soo Hyun dating you while he was still in a relationship with Kim Sae Ron ?...

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 233 words · Brian Wireman

Shinji’S Fiancé Moonone Breaks Silence On Cheating And Bullying Allegations

Credit: Shinji Instagram MoonOne, the groom-to-be set to marry Koyote member Shinji , has directly addressed past allegations surrounding him. While admitting to some wrongdoing, he strongly refuted claims that don’t align with the facts. On July 3rd, MoonOne took to Instagram to share a lengthy statement: “Since our engagement news broke, I’ve been reviewing past events and checking the facts—it’s taken some time. I’m sorry for causing concern,” he began, before walking through each issue point by point....

December 18, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Kevin Freudenburg

Sleepy Reveals Rm’S Generous Wedding Gift And How He Helped Him Join Bts

Credit: KBS Sleepy expressed his gratitude toward DinDin and BTS’s RM during his appearance on the August 11th episode of The Return of Superman (Episode 536). In the episode, Sleepy spent time with his 106-day-old daughter Woo Ah and DinDin’s nephew Niccolo. DinDin shared his close bond with Sleepy, saying, “Sleepy and I go back about 10 years. We’ve been through failure, success, sorrow, tears, happiness, and joy together.” He added, jokingly, “I know everything about Woo Ah’s journey, from the pregnancy to her life story....

December 18, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · John Knight