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Credit: MBC, HYBE, ADOR HYBE and former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin returned to court on June 12th for their third hearing. At the heart of the dispute was whether there were valid grounds and proper timing for terminating the shareholder agreement between HYBE and ADOR. HYBE Argues Min Hee Jin’s Attempt to Extract NewJeans From ADOR Justifies Contract Termination HYBE argued that it had every right to terminate the shareholder agreement on July 8th, 2023....

Credit: CJ ENM Harbin has locked in a December release date and unveiled its first poster and teaser trailer. Woo Min Ho, known for his acclaimed direction in The Man Standing Next (2020), returns after a four-year hiatus with Harbin . The film is set in 1909 and follows a tense chase between those heading to Harbin with a single mission and those pursuing them. With the announcement of the December release, the film also released a poster and teaser featuring Hyun Bin in a never-before-seen role, portraying Ahn Jung Geun, the deputy commander of the Korean Independence Army....

Credit: ELLE Korea Hyunjin , a member of the sensational K-pop group Stray Kids, graced the cover of the May issue of ELLE Korea magazine, revealed on April 15th. In an extensive photo shoot that even challenged him to dive into water, Hyunjin showcased his dedication and focus, impressing everyone on set. Speaking about the energy he felt preparing for Stray Kids’ fourth official fan meeting in March titled “SKZ’S MAGIC SCHOOL,” Hyunjin expressed, “Getting ready for it, it felt like we were practicing for our fans, and that same energy followed me today....

Credit: Belift Lab Inc. ILLIT has released a statement addressing the fallout from the ongoing conflict between HYBE and former Ador CEO Min Hee Jin. Its agency, Belift Lab, stated yesterday, “We strongly demand an end to the baseless personal attacks on our rookie artists stemming from these unfounded plagiarism allegations.” Belift Lab clarified the situation: “The manager responsible for ILLIT’s protocol never instructed the NewJeans members to ignore anyone, and ILLIT members have consistently greeted them....

Credit: YG Entertainment, IOK Company, Namoo Actors, UAA Jang Ki Yong and Cha Seung Won are teaming up for the first time in the upcoming series Pigpen (literal title), based on the popular webtoon. On the 19th, production company Studio N announced that Jang Ki Yong, Cha Seung Won, Park Hee Soon , Roh Jeong Eui , and Kim Dae Myung have all been cast in Pigpen . This mystery thriller follows Jin Woo (Jang Ki Yong), who loses his memory and finds himself stranded on a deserted island....

Credit: Financial Services Commission Jang Na Ra and Jung Hae In , along with singer Taeyeon , have been formally recognized by the Financial Services Commission of Korea for their philanthropic efforts and contributions to promoting a culture of giving. On October 28th, the commission held the 10th “Finance Day” Commemorative Ceremony, presenting a total of 192 commendations to individuals and organizations that contributed to the advancement of Korea’s financial sector....

Credit: Jay Park, Taeyeon Facebook Jay Park will no longer attend the upscale beauty brand event scheduled for October 23rd in Seoul’s Seongdong-gu district. Instead, Taeyeon has been announced as his replacement. According to the brand’s official statement, the change stems from a shift in the event’s program, which now emphasizes makeup and fragrance in a format the company says suits a female celebrity more appropriately. They emphasized that the switch is “completely unrelated” to Jay Park’s recent involvement in a breast-cancer awareness campaign that sparked much controversy....

YouTube Channel@people_by_people Singer Jeon Somi named TWICE’s Jeongyeon her ideal type among female celebrities during a recent episode of the YouTube channel Gambyeolsa. In the episode, which aired yesterday, Jeongyeon and Jeon Somi had a fun conversation while searching for each other’s prized possessions. The two have maintained a close friendship since their trainee days. During their chat, Jeongyeon humorously noted the production team’s request to highlight Somi’s strengths, quipping, “It’s both a strength and a weakness that she talks so much....

Credit: Coupang Play Coupang Play has released first-look stills of BLACKPINK’s Jisoo in its upcoming series Newtopia , featuring the actress as a determined girlfriend who braves zombie hordes to reach her beloved. The series follows the journey of soldier Jae Yoon and his “gomsin” girlfriend (term for a person who sent their boyfriend to the military) Young Ju as they attempt to traverse zombie-infested downtown Seoul to reunite with each other....

Credit: Ace Factory, Artist Company, AM Entertainment Ju Ji Hoon may star in a new drama titled The Remarried Empress . Ju Ji Hoon’s agency, Blitzway Studio, told E-Daily today that The Remarried Empress is a project currently under review by the actor. The drama is based on a popular web novel of the same name. It tells the story of Navier Ellie Trovi, an empress who is abandoned by her husband, Emperor Sovieshu Vict....

Credit: La Mer Jun Ji Hyun ‘s management has responded to reports of a recent tax settlement, asserting the star’s complete compliance with tax regulations. IEUM# told Sports Kyunghyang, “Jun Ji Hyun received confirmation in 2023 that all major items were properly handled through legal procedures during the tax audit.” The rep further elaborated, “There was merely a difference in interpretation between the tax accountant and the National Tax Service regarding the method of expense processing for some items,” adding that “the additional tax payment of approximately 20 million KRW ($14,000) was made accordingly....

Credit: GQ Korea Jun Ji Hyun is sharing her candid thoughts on balancing life as both an actress and a mother of two sons. The star appeared in an interview released August 21st on GQ Korea’s YouTube channel, where she spoke about her upcoming Disney Plus drama Tempest as well as her reflections on motherhood. Discussing her hyped anticipation for Tempest , Jun said, “I don’t feel this way with every project....

Credit: Stone Henge, Yonhap News, BH Entertainment Jun Ji Hyun has officially passed on a lead role in highly anticipated drama Koreans (working title), where she would have starred opposite Lee Byung Hun. Her agency, Peach Company, confirmed to SPOTV News today that Koreans was one of several projects under review, and a final decision was made for her not to appear in the series. The series is a high-profile Korean remake of popular spy thriller The Americans ....

Credit: CJ ENM CJ ENM has once again proven its global prowess with the inclusion of I, The Executioner at the 77th Cannes International Film Festival’s Midnight Screening section. This marks a notable 7-year continuation of the company’s presence at Cannes, which began in 2016 with the competitive entry of The Handmaiden and has seen a remarkable streak, except for the years 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic....

Credit: Yim Si Wan, Kim Soo Hyun Instagram Jung Hae In sparked fan excitement by sharing a glimpse of his Christmas Eve gathering with fellow “88-line (born in 1988)” stars Kim Soo Hyun and Yim Si Wan on Christmas Eve. Jung Hae In posted a cryptic photo of an aesthetic campfire scene simply captioned “88,” tagging the Instagram accounts of Kim Soo Hyun and Yim Si Wan, confirming the trio’s holiday rendezvous....

Credit: Management Allum, LSACMODEL tvN’s new drama Pro Bono (literal title) has confirmed Jung Kyung Ho and So Ju Yeon as its leads. Set to premiere in the latter half of 2025, Pro Bono is a comedic human legal drama following a status-obsessed judge who reluctantly becomes a public interest lawyer. The series brings together writer Moon Yoo Seok, who delivered back-to-back courtroom hits with The Devil Judge and Miss Hammurabi , and director Kim Sung Yoon, who cultivated a dedicated fanbase through works like Love in the Moonlight and Itaewon Class ....

Credit: Blitzway Studios Jung Ryeo Won recently opened up about her steamy scenes with co-star Wi Ha Jun in the tvN drama The Midnight Romance in Hagwon in her wrap-up interview. Reflecting on their working dynamic, Jung Ryeo Won said, “When we filmed the ending of episode 6, Wi Ha Jun was soaking wet and speaking so earnestly. His eyes were captivating. Early on, I couldn’t see that because I viewed him through the lens of a teacher, but his sincerity really hit me....

Credit: YouTube channel “channel fullmoon” Jung Yu Mi recently shared her thoughts about her first love during her appearance on a YouTube channel titled channel fullmoon. During the interview, producer Na Young Seok posed a thought-provoking question to Jung: “How would you respond if you met again with your high school first love, just like in a drama?” This inquiry seemed especially relevant, given that Jung currently stars in the popular tvN series Love Your Enemy , which features her character reconnecting with her first love after an emotionally difficult breakup that has lasted for 18 years....

Credit: TOI Entertainment, SK Jaewon, AA Group, KWSunflower, Gaindal Entertainment A growing scandal is sweeping the South Korean entertainment industry as top stars, including actor Kang Dong Won , singer Song Ga In, and veteran pop star Kim Wan Seon, have reportedly been operating their talent agencies without the legally required government registration. Kang Dong Won established his agency, AA Group, in 2023 after leaving YG Entertainment. Trot superstar Song Ga In and 90s icon Kim Wan Sun have also been running their own companies, none of which appear on the official government registry....

Credit: Plus M Entertainment Kim Go Eun and Noh Sang Hyun’s anticipated film Love in the Big City is set to release on October 2nd, following its official selection for the 49th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Love in the Big City tells the story of Jae Hee (Kim Go Eun), a free-spirited soul who knows no bounds, and Heung Soo (Noh Sang Hyun), a man adept at hiding his inherent secrets....