Credit: Pledis Entertainment, SM Entertainment Ready for ZAPZEE’s Insight? Various idols like RIIZE and SEVENTEEN have prepared comebacks for the month of May and more of your favorites may just be on the list. Even new K-Dramas are set to release and star some of our beloved actors like Park Bo Young, Kang Ha Neul and more. Check out the insights below. K-Pop Group Comebacks and Albums Things will heat up early this Spring as boy groups are on the rise!...
Credit: Zayn Malik’s Instagram Zayn Malik is publicly thanking his new duet partner, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo , following the massive success of their surprise collaboration, “Eyes Closed.” In a heartfelt post on social media on October 14th, the singer had nothing but praise for the K-pop superstar. “Jisoo… you are an absolute legend. I loved this collaboration in every way,” Zayn wrote alongside a behind-the-scenes photo of the two smiling together on their music video set....
Edited by Hwang Hong Sun Translated by Kim Hoyeun Credit: Hive Media Corp. Renowned for his mastery of melodrama, director Hur Jin Ho returns with a chilling absurdist drama. Featuring a star-studded cast, including Sul Kyung Gu , Kim Hee Ae , Jang Dong Gun , and Claudia Kim , A Normal Family draws from the novel by Herman Koch, weaving a story about parents’ contradictory reactions when they learn of their children’s crimes....
Credit: Vogue Korea Ju Ji Hoon and Han Hyo Joo , stars of the Disney Plus original series Blood Free , have unveiled a compelling photoshoot with Vogue Korea, showcasing their dynamic on-screen chemistry. In the series, Han portrays Yoon Ja Yu, the CEO of BF Group, while Ju takes on the role of Woo Chae Woon, her bodyguard. Their characters navigate a thrilling tightrope of trust and suspicion, engaging audiences worldwide with their nuanced performances....
Credit: MBC The premiere of Crushology 101 has been pushed back by a week. MBC’s new Friday-Saturday drama Crushology 101 has postponed its premiere from April 4th to April 11th, according to an April 2nd report from SPOTV News. The drama was originally scheduled to premiere on April 4th at 9:50 PM KST, following Undercover High School . However, since the Constitutional Court is set to rule on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s potential impeachment or reinstatement at 11 AM that day, the premiere was postponed....
Credit: Netflix The filming for Netflix’s hit series Squid Game has wrapped, with both Season 2 and Season 3 set for sequential release. According to the OSEN report on the 14th, the cast and crew recently concluded filming the new seasons, which spanned 11 months from July last year to June this year. To celebrate, they enjoyed a two-day wrap party in Gapyeong, featuring water sports and a barbecue....
Credit: Netflix Netflix’s Squid Game is back with season 2, and the standout character this time is definitely Cho Hyun Joo. Played by Park Sung Hoon , Cho Hyun Joo has a unique background as a transgender former special forces soldier. She enters the deadly game to raise money for gender-affirming surgery. With her experience as a sergeant in the special forces, she handles life-or-death situations in the game with impressive composure....
Credit: Cha Eun Woo Instagram The cast of the popular drama True Beauty recently gathered for a heartfelt reunion. On July 14th, Cha Eun Woo posted several photos on his Instagram with the caption, “‘Flowers, Stars Passing By.” The photos showed the True Beauty cast attending the play Flowers, Stars Passing By (literal title), featuring their co-star Lim Se Mi . The reunion included Cha Eun Woo, Moon Ga Young , Kang Min Ah , and Lee Sang Jin , all of whom starred together in the tvN drama True Beauty ....
Credit: MBC MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama Undercover High School delivered a game-changing sixth episode as Jung Hae Sung ( Seo Kang Joon ) began an unexpected alliance with Oh Su A ( Jin Ki Joo ) after she discovered his true identity. The episode recorded 6.7% viewership nationwide according to Nielsen Korea, with ratings peaking at an impressive 10% during the romantic finale scene. Episode 6 featured a shocking development when security guard Mr....
Credit: tvN TVING original series Yumi’s Cells is officially moving forward with Season 3, and Kim Go Eun is expected to reprise her role as Yumi. An industry insider told JTBC Entertainment News on March 31st that “Season 3 of Yumi’s Cells is finally happening, three years after Season 2 ended. TVING is making a full push to bring it to life, and Kim Go-eun will be back in the lead role....
Credit: TVING JoyNews24 recently surveyed 200 entertainment insiders to determine the best and worst dramas, variety shows, films, and performers of 2024. Every year, the most fiercely contested category remains “Worst Drama.” This year, just two votes separated the top contenders. Topping the list was Queen Woo , which was named “Worst Drama” by 39 voters. This TVING original series follows Queen Woo ( Jeon Jong Seo ) as she navigates the political chaos that ensues after the sudden death of the king....
Credit: JTBC, Jeon Jin Ki’s Instagram, Lee Hee Jun’s Instagram Buzz is building around Claudia Kim, Lee Hee Joon, and Jeon Jin Ki for their jaw-dropping transformations into their K-drama characters! Let’s dive deeper and see how these talented actors brought their roles to life with the magic of special effects makeup. Claudia Kim in ‘The Atypical Family’ Credit: JTBC, YG Entertainment Claudia Kim is currently starring in JTBC’s weekend drama The Atypical Family , playing Bok Dong Hee, who has lost his “flying ability” due to weight gain....
Credit: Yu Na Instagram Yu Na, a former member of girl group AOA, is expecting her first child with composer husband Kang Jung Hoon. Yu Na shared the joyful news on her Instagram account on the 3rd, posting baby items and ultrasound photos together, revealing the happy news that came 1 year and 5 months after her marriage. “We’ve been so incredibly blessed—an adorable little angel has come to us....
Credit: HYBE, Edam Entertainment, Ace Factory Rumors of a breakup between top star couple Lee Jong Suk and IU have been put to rest. According to an exclusive OSEN report on May 20, the couple remains deeply in love and is continuing their relationship into its third year. A source close to the couple told OSEN, “IU and Lee Jong Suk are still happily together,” dismissing the recurring breakup rumors that have surfaced over time....
Credit: Weverse Following their long-awaited military discharge on June 11th, BTS members Jimin and Jungkook took to the fan platform Weverse for a live broadcast, where they shared heartfelt messages and a gentle safety plea to fans gathered outside HYBE headquarters. Before diving into their post-discharge reflections, Jimin addressed the fans lining the streets near the building. “It’s quite hot outside, and the alley is narrow,” he said. “We’re worried there could be accidents....
Credit: Big Hit Music BTS member Suga has been fined for driving an electric scooter while drunk. According to legal sources on the 30th, the Seoul Western District Court issued a summary order on the 27th, fining Suga 15 million KRW (approx. $11,000 USD) for violating the Road Traffic Act related to drunk driving. The amount is consistent with what the prosecution had previously requested. A summary order is issued in cases of relatively minor offenses, where penalties such as fines or fees are imposed based on a written review without a formal trial....
Credit: KBS Kpop BTS member Jin , known for his Worldwide Handsome moniker, opened up about his early days as a trainee and the street casting offers he received even before his debut. On Tuesday, the KBS Kpop channel uploaded a new video featuring Jin as a guest on the show Leemujin Service . In the video, Jin discussed his decision to appear on Leemujin Service while promoting his solo album, saying, “As I was releasing my album, I wanted to make various appearances, but I kept wondering, What would make our fans happy?...
Credit: tvN BTS’s V recently shared some words of encouragement for new intern Go Min Si on the show Jinny’s Kitchen 2 . On June 17th, the YouTube channel “fullmoon” released a special video titled “A Video Letter from an Intern to an Intern,” featuring V. In this video, V, who had appeared in “The God of Gratitude” episode before his military enlistment last winter, reminisced about his time on Jinny’s Kitchen and expressed excitement about the show’s second season....
Credit: MBC The Idol Star Athletics Championships (ISAC)—a holiday tradition and fan favorite—returns in 2025. Ahead of the Chuseok broadcast this October, the production team held pre-recordings on August 25th, drawing a record 61 teams and 373 idols to the competition. But as always with large-scale fandom events, the buzz wasn’t only about medals. Attention focused on the stars’ “fan service gifts,” a tradition where idols treat fans in attendance....
Credit: Newsis Did Lisa just confirm her romance with Frédéric Arnault? Fans are freaking out after she posted a picture seemingly taken during their Parisian date. Dating rumors have been flying since last July between Lisa and Frédéric Arnault, son of LVMH kingpin Bernard Arnault. Fans have spotted them on dates several times, and recently they were seen grabbing ice cream at the Rodin Museum in Paris. Lisa looked stunning in a gray long coat and jeans....
