Credit: Pan Cinema The director of the upcoming queer film Heavy Snow shared insights into actress Han So Hee ‘s dedication to her role, noting that she wasn’t fazed by the movie’s LGBTQ+ themes. On the afternoon of the 11th, a press conference and media screening for Heavy Snow were held, attended by director Yun Suik and Han Hae In. However, lead actress Han So Hee was unable to attend due to scheduling conflicts....
Credit: Kim Ye Hoon Instagram Idol School star Som Hevin has shared surprise wedding news, announcing that she has married fellow musician Kim Ye Hoon. Som Hevin recently took to Instagram to post a series of wedding photos taken with her partner, drawing immediate attention from fans. Alongside the images, she confirmed the news simply, writing, “I’m getting married.” Acknowledging that the announcement might come as a surprise, Som Hevin shared a deeply personal message about her journey....
Credit: SBS Furthermore, the two companies will be co-releasing some of SBS’s new dramas worldwide in the second half of next year. Netflix will localize these works with subtitles and dubbing in various languages and actively promote them through localized marketing campaigns to increase the global reach of K-content. SBS has been working to expand the global reach of K-content, leveraging its experience in producing content that appeals to both domestic and international audiences....
Credit: Netflix Netflix’s phenomenon Squid Game Season 2 maintains its iron grip on the global charts, securing the #1 spot for the second consecutive week while amassing a staggering 126.2 million views in just 11 days, cementing its position as the second most-watched non-English series in Netflix history. The high-stakes survival drama, featuring Lee Jung Jae as the revenge-seeking Gi Hun facing off against Lee Byung Hun ‘s enigmatic Front Man, continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its intensified narrative and brutal games....
Credit: Netflix Fresh off the global success of Squid Game 2 , Lee Jung Jae is once again at the center of Marvel Cinematic Universe casting rumors, according to ComicBookMovie.com. The actor, who’s currently commanding attention in both Netflix’s Squid Game 2 and Disney Plus’s The Acolyte , may be the latest addition to the MCU roster. “We don’t have any details on who he might be in line to play, but there’s a chance it isn’t any one specific hero or villain,” the outlet reports, citing scooper MTTSH....
Credit: Netflix Korean medical drama The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call continues its successful run on Netflix’s global non-English TV show rankings. According to Netflix’s Top 10 platform on February 19th, The Trauma Code secured the seventh position on the weekly global non-English TV show chart, accumulating 19.5 million viewing hours between February 10th and 16th, demonstrating remarkable staying power. The series, which premiered on January 24th, follows genius military surgeon Baek Gang Hyuk ( Ju Ji Hoon ) as he attempts to revive an ineffective trauma center team....
Credit: tvN To celebrate its 20th anniversary, JoyNews24 conducted a survey asking 200 industry insiders to weigh in on 2024’s best dramas, variety shows, films, and top performers. Two dramas emerged as fan favorites, each capturing 60 votes to tie for “Best Drama of the Year.” tvN’s Lovely Runner became a surprise hit, launching Byeon Woo Seok to stardom and inspiring a dedicated fanbase. The time-travel romance follows Lim Sol (Kim Hye Yoon) as she goes back to 2008 to save her idol, Ryu Seon Jae (Byeon Woo Seok)....
Credit: ComplexCon ADOR has issued a strong denial regarding allegations that they attempted to derail K-pop sensation NewJeans’ upcoming Hong Kong ComplexCon performance. In an official statement released on February 19th, ADOR firmly stated, “Our company has never attempted to obstruct NewJeans’ Hong Kong concert.” The label stressed, “We have confirmed that Chairman Bang Si Hyuk has not made any contact regarding NewJeans’ Hong Kong performance.” They elaborated, “ADOR only requested the organizers to use ‘NewJeans,’ the official team name, as we’ve asked domestic media to do, and to proceed with the concert through ADOR based on our exclusive contract....
Credit: BLISSOO The older brother of BLACKPINK member Jisoo is facing serious allegations involving filming intimate moments without consent. A now-deleted anonymous post sparked controversy online and quickly gained widespread media attention in South Korea. On May 29th, a user on Blind — a popular anonymous forum for Korean office workers — posted a message titled “BLACKPINK Jisoo’s Brother Secretly filmed me.” In the post, the author claimed they had a sexual encounter with Jisoo’s brother at his home, only to later find out he had secretly filmed it without permission....
Credit: JTBC A South Korean rugby sevens player and former star of the reality show Physical: 100 is facing renewed public outrage after shocking CCTV footage of his violent assault on his ex-girlfriend was aired by JTBC. The assault occurred in June when the man forcibly entered his ex-girlfriend’s home in Gangnam and attempted to assault her. When she resisted, he brutally attacked her, causing serious injuries including a concussion....
Credit: Big Hit Music, Rosé Instagram BTS members RM and Jimin, along with BLACKPINK’s Rosé , are vying for American Music Awards (AMA) trophies. Their nominations as solo artists rather than group members have drawn significant attention. According to industry sources on April 28th, RM, Jimin, Stray Kids, ATEEZ and Rosé have been nominated in the “Favorite K-Pop Artist” category at this year’s AMA. This marks the first time RM, Jimin, and Rosé have competed for awards as solo artists....
Credit: Big Hit Music BTS is officially gearing up for their long-awaited full-group comeback — and they’re doing it on a massive scale. On January 20th, Korea’s Cultural Heritage Administration confirmed that HYBE has received conditional approval to film comeback-related content at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gwanghwamun, and the Sungnyemun area. The approval allows filming and large-scale visual events, pending a final review to ensure the protection of the historic sites....
Credit: The K-Star Next Door Youtube Channel BTS’ Jin is set to make a guest appearance on The K-Star Next Door . On Wednesday, a teaser for Jin’s appearance in Season 4 of The K-Star Next Door was released on the Neighborhood Star K channel. In the teaser, Jin responded to the question, “BTS is known for being like family; is that true?” by saying, “Yes. Considering the time we’ve spent together, we’ve basically been inseparable for nearly 12 years....
Credit: Mnet Serious allegations have emerged just hours before the premiere of Mnet’s new boy group survival show Boys 2 Planet and they’re already causing a stir online. A post recently surfaced on social media accusing one of the show’s contestants of abusing power and mistreating staff during his time as a trainee named Kim Geun Woo at an entertainment agency. According to the post, the contestant allegedly received excessive favoritism from high-ranking executives, which he reportedly used to his advantage for things such as skipping dance lessons, attending drinking parties and even traveling to Japan with company officials....
Credit: Fantagio Cha Eun Woo is facing intense scrutiny after reports said he received notice of an income tax reassessment exceeding 20 billion KRW (approx. 14 million USD), a figure that would be unprecedented for a Korean celebrity if upheld. His agency, Fantagio, has stressed that the case is not finalized and that no official assessment has been confirmed. Online, a chart comparing major celebrity tax cases has circulated widely, placing Cha Eun Woo sixth among the largest cases worldwide alongside Fan Bingbing, Cristiano Ronaldo, Willie Nelson, and Shakira....
Credit: BY4M STUDIO The film adaptation of Ichijo Misaki’s global bestseller Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight —which has sold more than 1.3 million copies worldwide—has officially set its release for December 24th, unveiling its first poster and trailer. The movie follows Seo Yoon ( Shin Sia ), a girl who loses her memories every day, and Jae Won ( Choo Young Woo ), the boy who fills those memories back in—two young souls holding onto each other as they try to remember, and remain, in love....
Credit: Saram Entertainment Claudia Kim will host the closing ceremony of the 30th Busan International Film Festival. This year’s closing ceremony is particularly significant, as it will feature the presentation of the newly established Busan Awards. The awards will honor outstanding works from the festival’s first-ever Competitive Section, marking a major step in BIFF’s evolution into a competitive film festival. With an impressive career spanning both Korean and international cinema, combined with her fluency in English, Kim is seen as the perfect host to connect with the global filmmakers and audiences attending the festival’s finale....
Credit: Yulhee Instagram, FNC Entertainment The mediation between Yulhee and her ex-husband, FT Island’s Choi Min Hwan, regarding changes to child custody and property division has failed at the Seoul Family Court, making a formal lawsuit inevitable. According to legal sources on March 14th, the Seoul Family Court held a mediation session on the 12th for the request filed by Yulhee against Choi for changes in parental rights and custody....
Credit: Vogue Taiwan Reports indicate that Koo Jun Yup (DJ Koo) has lost significant weight while suffering extreme emotional distress as he searches for a final resting place for his late wife, actress Barbie Hsu. According to Taiwanese media outlets including ET Today on the 26th, Wang Wei Chung, Barbie Hsu’s mentor and close friend who works as a Taiwanese film and performance producer, appeared at a press conference for his theatrical production “Tonight, There’s a Rich Person in Taipei....
Credit: Plus M Entertainment Secret: Untold Melody has locked in a January 28th theatrical release, unveiling its main trailer featuring a blend of classical music and supernatural romance. The film follows the magical moments that unfold when Yu Jun ( Do Kyung Soo ) and Jung Ah ( Won Jin Ah ) fatefully meet in a campus practice room with time-bending secrets. The main trailer opens with the film’s signature piano battle sequence, showcasing Yu Jun’s intense performance as he strives to gift Jung Ah with a musical score....
