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Credit: Netflix Netflix will be unveiling its original series Chicken Nugget on March 15th, offering a global audience a taste of a uniquely flavorful comedy. Directed by Lee Byung Heon, known for his hit movie Extreme Job which garnered over 16 million viewers, making it the second highest-grossing film in South Korea’s cinematic history, the series promises to deliver his signature blend of rhythmic dialogue and snappy humor. Chicken Nugget follows the uproarious journey of Sun Man ( Ryu Seung Ryong ) and his daughter’s secret admirer, Baek Joong ( Ahn Jae Hong ), as they embark on a comical mystery to reverse an extraordinary incident: Sun-man’s daughter, Min Ah ( Kim Yoo Jung ), has been transformed into a chicken nugget by a mysterious machine....

Credit: CMNIX Guitar Man , the final film starring the late Kim Sae Ron, has secured its theatrical release date. Production company Sungwon Pharmaceutical announced that Guitar Man will premiere on May 30th, with a press screening and audience Q&A session scheduled for May 21st. The film follows the love, loss, and journey of Ki Cheol, a genius guitarist seeking hope through music and relationships despite harsh realities. Kim Sae Ron portrays Yoo Jin, a keyboardist who joins Ki Cheol after he becomes the guitarist for the band Volcano....

Credit: Channel A Lee Da Hae and Se7en shared a glimpse into their busy newlywed lives and their thoughts on starting a family during the November 20th episode of Channel A’s Trendy Men’s Lifestyle . The couple, who recently traveled to Macau for the International Film Festival, also spoke candidly about the emotional challenges of balancing their careers and relationship. While attending the festival, Lee Da Hae impressed with her fluent Mandarin, introducing her husband, Se7en, and promoting his performance....

Credit: Topstarnews, SPOTVNEWS Publicly dating actors Lee Do Hyun and Lim Ji Yeon displayed their affection at the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards, held at Gangnam COEX on May 7th. Lee Do Hyun, who attended the ceremony while serving in the Air Force band, was nominated for Best New Actor in the film category for his role in Exhuma . Lim Ji Yeon, nominated for Best Actress in a TV Series for her performance in Lies Hidden in My Garden , also presented an award during the event....

Credit: Lee Si Young Instagram Lee Si Young is offering a public apology after a recent video she shared from a U.S. restaurant sparked backlash over “bad manners.” On February 10th, the actress took to her Instagram to address the criticism, writing, “I always check to make sure there’s nothing inappropriate before posting photos or videos, but I still make mistakes. I sincerely apologize to those who found my last video uncomfortable....

Credit: Ace Factory Lee Si Young ’s second pregnancy is drawing attention, with the spotlight on the legal implications of using a frozen embryo created with her ex-husband before their divorce. Legal experts say that in Korea, there’s currently no law preventing someone from using a previously fertilized embryo post-divorce. Divorce attorney Nam Sung Tae explained on Channel A’s Detectives: The Trade Secret, “While both parties must consent to egg and sperm retrieval, once the embryo is created, there’s no legal requirement for mutual consent before implantation....

Credit: Saram Entertainment Lee Soo Hyuk may be starring opposite Suzy in the highly anticipated fantasy romance drama, Men of the Harem . On August 26th, industry insiders reported that the actor was offered a lead role, and his agency, Saram Entertainment, confirmed he is “positively considering the offer.” Based on a popular web novel, the series is a historical fantasy about an empress named Latil (the role offered to Suzy ) who builds a harem of male consorts to protect her empire....

Credit: YouTube “Zzanbro” Lee Young Ae gave a rare update on her family life during a recent appearance on YouTube’s “Zzanbro” channel, hosted by Shin Dong Yeop, alongside co-stars Kim Young Kwang and Park Yong Woo from KBS’s new weekend drama Walking on Thin Ice . The actress married businessman Jung Ho Young in 2009—twenty years her senior—and welcomed twins in 2011. Jung, a former chairman, is reported to have a fortune of about 2 trillion KRW (approx....

Credit: LLOUD, Universal Pictures Lisa of BLACKPINK is signing on as the lead actress in an upcoming Netflix original romantic comedy. Deadline reported that Lisa will star in the untitled film, partnering with executive producer David Bernad. The two first connected while filming the third season of HBO’s hit series The White Lotus . The project reportedly stems from a shared love for the classic 1999 rom-com Notting Hill , starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant....

Credit: Lotte Entertainment Holy Night: Demon Hunters , the latest action vehicle starring Korean powerhouse Ma Dong Seok , debuted at #1 at the Korean box office upon its April 30th release. According to the Korean Film Council, the film attracted approximately 117,000 moviegoers on its opening day, capturing 29.4% of the market share. Directed by Lim Dae Hee, the film follows fixer Bau (Ma Dong Seok), Sharon ( Seohyun ), and Kim (Lee David) as they battle against a cult that worships evil forces....

Credit: iMBC The rift between Meenoi and her agency AOMG is deepening. The controversy first emerged on February 5th, during a live stream by Meenoi, where she unexpectedly burst into tears and made several cryptic statements. She hinted at upcoming revelations, mentioning, “You will understand why I’m saying this around March,” and expressed a desire for the broadcast to become a talking point: “I want this broadcast to become an issue....

Credit: Newsis Former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin is facing allegations that she granted excessive preferential treatment to her former boyfriend through contracts tied to NewJeans’ music production. The claims were raised on the 18th at the Seoul Central District Court, where HYBE and Min Hee Jin are locked in a lawsuit over the termination of a shareholders’ agreement and the exercise of a put option. HYBE argued that Min Hee Jin entered into unusually favorable contracts with Kim, the head of BANA, who was in a romantic relationship with her at the time and worked on NewJeans’ music....

Credit: SPOTVNEWS, Hankyung Min Hee Jin, CEO of ADOR, and her legal representative brought serious allegations against HYBE. According to legal circles on the 17th, an email sent by Min to HYBE’s management outlined her refusal to participate in an alleged scheme to artificially boost NewJeans’ album sales by 100,000 units. In the document, Min Hee Jin stated, “HYBE’s major issue is perpetuating industry malpractices without any ethical considerations. As a leading company in the entertainment industry, HYBE fails to fulfill its social responsibilities and lacks transparency in its governance, causing direct and indirect harm to NewJeans....

Credit: fol:in Min Hee Jin is officially moving on. Amid her ongoing legal battle with NewJeans’ former agency, Min Hee Jin has unveiled her new independent label, ooak records . On Tuesday, Min Hee Jin posted “20260205 10AM Coming soon” on social media, sharing links to ooak records’ official accounts and website. The image features a sky-blue silk outfit intricately embroidered with birds and flowers, alongside the phrase “ooak records 2026....

Credit: ADOR, OOAK Records Min Hee Jin , the former CEO of ADOR, has officially begun preparations to launch a new idol group. SPOTV News reported on December 3rd that Min Hee Jin’s OOAK Records is scheduled to hold private, in-person auditions at a dance academy on December 7th. Min Hee Jin founded OOAK Records in October and has since completed the corporate registration process. The company has secured headquarters in the Sinsa-dong neighborhood of Seoul....

Credit: SM Entertainment Yesterday, NCT DREAM’s Renjun publicly revealed a Sasaeng fan’s phone number on the paid fan app Bubble. However, it was later clarified that this was due to a misunderstanding by Renjun. Renjun received a call from a woman, who asked, “Is this OO’s phone number?” and “Has the number changed?” Mistaking her for a Sasaeng fan, Renjun responded, “I will report this number,” and posted her phone number on the paid fan app ‘Bubble....

Credit: Netflix Netflix has officially announced the production and cast of The Art of Sarah (working title) starring Shin Hye Sun and Lee Jun Hyuk . Helmed by My Name and Extracurricular director Kim Jin Min, this upcoming series promises a riveting exploration of identity, desire and deception. Shin Hye Sun takes on the role of Sarah Kim, a mysterious character whose name is everywhere, yet she can’t be found anywhere....

Credit: Netflix A massive fire engulfed the set of Netflix’s upcoming supernatural drama East Palace , destroying an entire soundstage facility, though fortunately resulting in no casualties. According to fire authorities, the blaze broke out at 2:08 AM on December 21st KST at the drama’s filming location in Misan-myeon, Yeoncheon County, Gyeonggi Province. Officials issued a Level-1 emergency response, with firefighters bringing the flames under control within two hours. While the set was unoccupied at the time, preventing any injuries, the inferno consumed an entire 3,655-square-meter (approximately 39,340-square-foot) structure, including lighting equipment stored inside....

Credit: ADOR NewJeans members Haerin and Hyein have decided to continue their activities with ADOR. ADOR announced on November 12th through an official statement, stating, “NewJeans members Haerin and Hyein have expressed their intention to continue their activities with ADOR.” The agency further added, “The two members have made the decision to respect the court’s ruling and abide by their exclusive contracts after careful consideration with their families and extensive discussions with ADOR....

Credit: HYBE Big Hit Music has announced that no official event will be held for Suga ’s upcoming discharge from mandatory military service. “Suga is set to complete his mandatory service as a social service agent soon,” the statement read. “There will be no separate official event on the day of his discharge.” The agency continued, “We sincerely ask fans not to visit the site to prevent safety issues due to crowding....