Credit: Bighit Music A South Korean court has ruled that the operator of the YouTube channel Sojang must pay 76 million won (about $53,000 USD) in damages for posting false videos about BTS members V and Jungkook . Judge Lee Kwan Hyung of the Seoul Western District Court ordered YouTuber Park to pay 51 million KRW to BigHit Music, 10 million KRW to V, and 15 million KRW to Jungkook on February 14th....
Credit: EDAM Enterrainment, Varo Entertainment, echogg MBC’s new Friday-Saturday drama 21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife has confirmed its broadcast slot for the first half of 2026 and boasts a glamorous lineup of actors. Set in a modern-day constitutional monarchy in South Korea, the drama tells the romance between Sung Hee Joo, a wealthy chaebol heiress who has everything except noble status, and Lee Wan, a royal prince who lives a sorrowful life with nothing he can truly call his own....
Credit: NEW Following the success of Exhuma last year, the supernatural thriller genre, once considered niche in Korea, has been bringing fresh and intriguing perspectives. The latest box office success comes from Dark Nuns , a spin-off of the 2015 hit The Priests , which drew a 5.4 million audience. Song Hye Kyo’s choice to venture into this not-so-mainstream genre after her success in The Glory added to the anticipation....
Credit: Kim Soo Hyun’s Instagram Kim Soo Hyun surprised fans with a photo of himself and IU on March 21st. The picture showed them posing together at IU’s concert, with Kim So Hyun’s hand gently resting on her shoulder. Instagram에서 이 게시물 보기 김수현 Kim Soo Hyun 金秀賢(@soohyun_k216)님의 공유 게시물
Credit: SBS Dynamite Kiss delivered another spark-filled episode as Jang Ki Yong swooped in to save Ahn Eun Jin. The latest episode aired on the 20th with Gong Ji Hyuk ( Jang Ki Yong ) hilariously misreading Go Da Rim ( Ahn Eun Jin ) as a married mom, only to end up rescuing her at a crucial moment. Nielsen Korea reported that Episode 4 hit 6.5% in the Seoul area and 6....
Credit: CJ ENM Harbin has reached 4,180,433 admissions as of January 12th, cementing its position as 2025’s first box office success. Since its Christmas Eve release, the film has maintained its reign at the top of the box office for 19 consecutive days. Harbin now ranks among 2024’s top five Korean releases alongside Exhuma , The Roundup: Punishment , I, the Executioner , and Pilot . To commemorate the 4-million milestone, the cast released thank-you messages and photos, expressing sincere gratitude to audiences....
Edited by Hwang Hong Sun Translated by Eungee Joh Credit: CJ ENM I, the Executioner ( a.k.a Veteran 2 ) is back. Aiming to meet the expectations of fans eagerly anticipating the sequel, the film retains the lighthearted tone of the original while ramping up the intensity of its action sequences. The sequel follows the story of a serial killer named Hatch, who targets socially condemned individuals. Expanding on the narrative, it introduces Park Seon Woo ( Jung Hae In ), a rookie detective with exceptional martial arts skills who joins Seo Do Cheol’s ( Hwang Jung Min ) team in the Seoul Metropolitan Investigation Unit....
Credit: Disney Plus Disney Plus’s original series Light Shop has taken viewers on an emotional rollercoaster with the release of episodes 5 and 6 on Wednesday. The latest episodes shed light on the secrets and relationships of the show’s enigmatic characters, satisfying viewers’ burning curiosity that had been building since the series debut. Following the explosive response to episodes 1-4 last week, Light Shop revealed the bus accident that set all the events in motion in episodes 5 and 6....
Credit: YouTube “Kinsider_insights” The cinematographers of the hit tvN drama Lovely Runner have spilled some intriguing behind-the-scenes details about the on-set chemistry between its stars, Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon . On the 29th, the YouTube channel “Kinsider_insights” featured a special episode with Lovely Runner cinematographers Yoon Dae Young and Shin Ki Chang. The duo shared their experiences working with the show’s lead actors, who have become the center of attention....
Credit: Gong Min Jeung, Jang Jae Ho Instagram Gong Min Jeung and Jang Jae Ho are officially tying the knot. The pair, who first captured hearts as a couple on-screen in Marry My Husband , will soon become one in real life. According to IZE’s confirmation on the 16th, Gong Min Jeung and Jang Jae Ho will exchange vows in early September at a private ceremony in Seoul. The wedding will be a close-knit affair, attended only by family and close friends....
Credit: tvN Episode 12 of tvN’s Marry My Husband sees tension escalate as Yoo Ji Hyuk’s (played by Na In Woo ) fiancée Oh Yura ( BoA ) confronts Kang Ji Won ( Park Min Young ). Kang Ji Won is frustrated after learning about Ji Hyuk’s engagement to Yu Ra, especially considering her recent struggles with trust and betrayal. This is particularly difficult for Ji Won, who already carries the pain of her mother’s infidelity and abandonment when she was young, and the horrid experience with Jung Soo Min ( Song Ha Yoon )....
Credit: tvN Justice was served in the Marry My Husband finale as Song Ha Yoon faced the consequences. Last night’s episode of Marry My Husband soared to its highest ratings yet, with an average nationwide viewership of 12%. Episode 16 of Marry My Husband sees a vengeful Jung Su Min (played by Song Ha Yoon) break into Kang Ji Won’s ( Park Min Young ) house after killing Park Min Hwan ( Lee Yi Kyung )....
Credit: CJ ENM Marry My Husband is getting a Japanese makeover. Based on the popular Naver web novel that inspired the 2024 tvN sensation, Marry My Husband captivated audiences with its thrilling tale of a woman who, after being murdered upon discovering her husband’s affair with her best friend, gets a second chance at life through time travel and sweet, calculated revenge. The Korean original was a ratings juggernaut, dominating all the buzz charts....
Credit: tvN As tvN’s weekend drama Queen of Tears races toward its finale, it continues to shatter its own viewership records, achieving a series high of 21.6% (according to Nielsen Korea), just shy of becoming the top-rated tvN drama ever. The drama recently surpassed Guardian: The Lonely and Great God with a previous week’s rating of 20.7%, and now only Crash Landing on You stands ahead with a slight margin at 21....
Credit: Netflix Netflix’s steamy Korean dating sensation Single’s Inferno has returned with a bang, as its fourth season storms into the global Top 10 with record-breaking viewership. The show’s bold new singles have certainly captured viewers’ attention worldwide. The dating reality series, where contestants must couple up to escape to “Paradise,” has garnered an impressive 4.8 million views and 23.1 million viewing hours between January 13th-19th, marking the highest first-week performance in the franchise’s history....
Credit: Gold Medalist, Top Star News, Han So Hee’s Instagram, C-Jes Studio, C-Jes Entertainment Spring has sprung, and love is in the air. The entertainment industry is abuzz with rumors of new couples, from those that were previously dismissed as “groundless” to those that have been kept under wraps until now. Some stars have even gone public with their relationships, much to the delight of their fans. Here, we’ve rounded up 11 rumored and confirmed couples that made headlines in the last 30 days....
Credit: Ok Taec Yeon Instagram 2PM member Ok Taecyeon was spotted showing affection with his girlfriend of four years during a casual street date. According to OSEN, the couple was caught enjoying a late-night date on December 15th near Apgujeong Rodeo station in Seoul. The pair were seen strolling through the winter streets of Sinsa-dong, Gangnam, with his non-celebrity girlfriend linking arms with the star in an intimate display....
Credit: AMEBA, Netflix Recently, there’s been a growing trend in Japan to adapt popular Korean dramas. These remakes stay true to the original stories while making adjustments to better connect with Japanese viewers. One of the latest projects to join this trend is the Japanese adaptation of Nevertheless , the hit Korean series starring Song Kang and Han So Hee. The remake, titled The Shapes of Love will be released globally on December 9th via the OTT platform ABEMA and Netflix....
Credit: Singles Korea Song Ha Yoon is under renewed scrutiny as SBS’s investigative show Curious Story Y aired testimonies from additional alleged victims and a witness tied to her high school years. While Song has firmly denied all claims of school violence, Friday’s broadcast featured interviews with three individuals: A, the first classmate to raise allegations; B, who claims to have been assaulted; and C, a peer who says they directly witnessed an incident....
The newly launched live TV platform, Amasian TV , offers a meticulously curated streaming library featuring award-winning films and documentaries, blockbuster hits, iconic TV dramas, and engaging variety shows freshly coming from Asia, including Korea, China, India, Japan, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Arab countries—all available for free. Aiming to reach 100+ channels by the end of the year, this innovative service offers a panoply of Asian channels in all genres including K-Pop, K-Drama and K-Movies from major Asian content providers such as LG U+, CNA, Zee Mundo, YRF Music, VieON, HTV TMS, YeaH1, LOOPS, and more....
