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Credit: Wavve, Netflix, KBS, Star News Martial law was declared in South Korea for the first time in 44 years, with President Yoon Suk Yeol making the announcement. Although it was lifted in less than six hours, the aftermath has significantly impacted various industries across the country. The entertainment industry has been no exception, as year-end events such as concerts and award ceremonies face potential cancellations, with many closely monitoring how the situation develops....

Credit: Kim Heechul Super Junior ’s Kim Heechul has reunited with his former “virtual wife,” Taiwanese star Puff Kuo, for the first time in over a decade. Heechul posted several photos of the reunion on social media on November 23rd with the caption, “Puff Kuo, whom I met after 11 years.” He affectionately added, “Remembering ‘Cherry Oppa’ from our memories… time really flies. Let’s stay healthy and see each other for a long time....

Credit: ACEMAKER Movieworks The first look at Suzy and Park Bo Gum ‘s enchanting chemistry in the upcoming film Wonderland has been revealed through a captivating prop photo. Wonderland tells the poignant story of reuniting with loved ones through an AI video call service that recreates the deceased. The newly released still showcases a tender moment between the characters Jeong In (Suzy) and Tae Ju (Park Bo Gum), capturing their happy days as a couple....

Credit: YouTube “Jo Hyun Ah’s Common Thursday” Suzy has once again become the center of attention — this time over the removal of her eye freckle. Appearing on Jo Hyun Ah’s YouTube show, Suzy candidly revealed, “I had the spot in my sclera removed.” When her friend and host Jo commented, “It looks good,” Suzy admitted with a smile, “I actually kind of liked it,” sharing her mixed feelings about the change....

Credit: OSEN, SPOTV News, Sports Today The glitz and glam of the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards took over Seoul’s COEX in Samsung-dong on May 7th. Before the big night, a star-studded red carpet event saw actors Kim Soo Hyun, Song Joong Ki, Lee Do Hyun, Lim Ji Yeon, Suzy, Park Bo Gum, Kim Seon Ho, Uhm Jung Hwa, Yoo Yeon Seok, Lee Yi Kyung, Go Min Si, Go Yoon Jung, Krystal, Ahn Eun Jin, Lee Hee Jun, Kim Shin Rok, Ahn Jae Hong, Namkoong Min, Yum Jung Ah, An Yujin, Lee Jong Won, BIBI, Lee Si Woo, Choi Min Shik, Park Jung Min, Hwang Jung Min and Lee Jung Ha strike a pose for the cameras....

Credit: Big Hit Music, online communities TXT’s Huening Kai has personally addressed recent dating rumors circulating online, clarifying that the woman seen with him was “just an acquaintance.” In the early hours of October 10th, Huening Kai took to Weverse DM to share a heartfelt message with fans, writing, “I wanted to apologize to MOA (TXT fandom), and I didn’t see a reason to avoid it, so I’ll just say it directly....

Drama Ranking for the 4th Week of February TOP 10 Popular TV Drama Series MBC Undercover Highschool (Share 14.42%) U Plus Mobile TV Friendly Rivalry (Share 11.85%) SBS Buried Hearts (Share 11.14%) tvN My Dearest Nemesis (Share 9.10%) Netflix The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (Share 6.55%) tvN The Potato Lab (Share 6.28%) Netflix Melo Movie (Share 4.49%) Netflix When Life Gives You Tangerines (Share 4.04%) KBS2 For Eagle Brothers (Share 3....

Drama Ranking for the 2nd week of June TOP 10 Popular TV Drama Series JTBC Good Boy (Share 19.79%) Netflix Mercy for None (Share 16.59%) tvN Our Unwritten Seoul (Share 14.47%) Disney Plus Nine Puzzles (Share 7.97%) SBS Haunted Palace (Share 6.08%) Netflix Squid Game Season 3 (Share 4.36%) MBC Oh My Ghost Clients (Share 4.22%) Netflix Weak Hero Class 2 (Share 4.21%) tvN Second Shot at Love (Share 2.68%) Wavve ONE: High School Heroes (Share 2....

Credit: YouTube “Naraesik” Jo Bo Ah opened up about her friendships with fellow actors Lee Dong Wook and Kim Bum . In the most recent episode of Park Na Rae’s YouTube show “Naraesik,” Jo Bo Ah appeared as a guest and named her Tale of the Nine-Tailed co-stars Lee Dong Wook and Kim Bum as the actors with whom she had the best chemistry. “The filming itself was comfortable and enjoyable,” Jo shared....

Credit: Netflix Wi Ha Jun recently addressed rumors about earning 300 million won (approximately $200,000) per episode for Squid Game Season 2 during an interview on January 7th. The actor clarified, “That’s an unconfirmed report. It’s just a rumor, and there’s no way of knowing.” However, he did admit, “My pay has gone up compared to the first season.” Following his appearance in Squid Game Season 1, Wi Ha Jun has been constantly active, starring in a variety of works including Bad and Crazy , Little Women , The Worst of Evil , Gyeongseong Creature and The Midnight Romance in Hagwon....

Credit: News1 Kim Ji Won is in talks to become the new face of Lotte Chilsung Beverage’s soju brand, Chum Churum. Fans know her best from hit dramas like The Heirs, Descendants of the Sun and Mr. Sunshine and her current role in Queen of Tears. The soju brand previously partnered with Han So Hee for a year, but her contract recently expired and wasn’t renewed. Rumors swirled that Han So Hee ‘s relationship with Ryu Jun Yeol might have played a role, but Lotte Chilsung Beverage refuted such claims....

Credit: DGK The 23rd Director’s Cut Awards were held on the evening of the 20th. This year’s nominees were selected from films and series released between January 1st, 2024, and March 31st, 2025, directed by regular and associate members of the Korean Film Directors’ Guild. Awards were given in 13 categories—8 for films and 5 for series. The film that took home the most trophies was Exhuma . Director Jang Jae Hyun won both Best Director and Best Screenplay, while Kim Go Eun received Best Actress, and Lee Do Hyun was honored with the New Male Actor award....

Credit: MBC A gripping alliance between two powerful families is set to unravel in the upcoming drama When the Phone Rings . MBC’s When the Phone Rings promises to deliver a tense romantic thriller about a couple in a politically arranged marriage. Three years into their union, their carefully constructed show-window marriage is upended by a threatening phone call, setting the stage for a dramatic unraveling. Credit: MBC In this highly anticipated series, Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin star as Baek Sa Eon and Hong Hee Joo, a picture-perfect couple whose relationship, despite their outward appearances, is purely transactional....

Credit: Coupang Play Coupang Play and Genie TV have confirmed the production and casting for UDT: My Neighborhood Special Ops (literal title) and will begin full-scale filming this month. The action-comedy follows a ragtag group of former elite soldiers—no longer concerned with national defense or world peace—who reunite solely to protect their families and hometown. Yoon Kye Sang takes on the role of Choi Kang, a former member of the JDD Special Mission Unit who’s now known as “the guy who looks like he never served in the military” and works as an ordinary insurance investigator....

Credit: PLUS M Entertainment North American distributor Echelon Studios has acquired 12.12: The Day , the highest-grossing South Korean film of 2023. The film already had a theatrical release in North America through 815 Pictures and earned over $1 million. Echelon said that the film will have a streaming release later this year. It will also be available to pre-order on digital platforms like iTunes, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube Movies, Vudu, Vimeo OnDemand and OnDemand Korea....

Credit: Netflix Netflix has confirmed the production of its new series As You Stood By and announced an exciting cast lineup featuring Jeon So Nee , Lee Yoo Mi , Jang Seung Jo , and Lee Mu Saeng . The series tells the gripping story of two women who make a life-altering decision to kill or be killed, only to find themselves caught up in an unexpected series of events....

Credit: YY Entertainment Lee Joo Ahn, who recently had a breakout role in the hit drama Bon Appétit, Your Majesty , has shared the deeply personal story of how he donated a portion of his liver to save his mother’s life. The topic of his mandatory military service came up in an interview with SPOTV News on October 1st. “I was actually exempt from military service,” he calmly revealed. “I donated part of my liver to my mother when I was 22....

Credit: Coupang Play Coupang Play’s breakout series Boyhood is officially returning for Season 2, riding the wave of explosive fan support. Since its debut, Boyhood captured viewers with its offbeat characters, down-to-earth humor, and heavy dose of Chungcheong-do dialect, sparking a full-on cultural phenomenon dubbed the Boyhood Syndrome. Season 1 was set in a rural agricultural high school, but for Season 2, the story moves seaside with even bigger laughs and bolder characters....

Credit: TVING TVING’s upcoming original series Dear X is set to deliver a darker, more provocative twist on its original webtoon. Helmed by Lee Eung Bok, the powerhouse director behind Sweet Home , Mr. Sunshine , Goblin , and Descendants of the Sun , alongside Park So Hyun, the series reunites some of the industry’s most trusted creatives. Writing duties are shared between Choi Ja Won, winner of KBS’s 2018 Drama Script Competition, and Vanziun, the original webtoon author....

Credit: JTBC Hwang In Youp finally confessed his feelings to Jung Chae Yeon after 10 long years on JTBC’s Family by Choice , stirring viewers with his long-awaited declaration. In episodes 9 and 10, which aired on November 6th, the series explored the touching reunion of Kim San Ha ( Hwang In Youp ), Yoon Joo Won ( Jung Chae Yeon ), and Kang Hae Joon ( Bae Hyeon Seong ) as adults, rekindling old ties and unspoken feelings....