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Credit: Disney Plus Disney Plus has announced a major new slate of original content for 2026, from modern history to medieval-style romance and high-concept thrillers. The company introduced its upcoming Asia-Pacific original content at the “Disney Plus Original Preview 2025” event held at the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel. The Korean lineup drew massive excitement, with Goldland, A Shop for Killers 2, 21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife, Delusion and The Remarried Empress highlighted as the main events....

Credit: BY4M Studio, Netflix The 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards has unveiled its final nominees, and the competition is fierce. Held annually by Sports Chosun, the Blue Dragon Series Awards is Korea’s first major awards show dedicated exclusively to streaming series content, recognizing outstanding achievements across drama and variety. Topping this year’s drama field is When Life Gives You Tangerines , which earned nominations in six categories including Best Drama, Best Actor ( Park Bo Gum ), Best Actress ( IU ), and Best Supporting Actor and Actress....

Credit: 9ato Ent, SHOWBOX Two of Korea’s biggest stars— Choi Min Sik and Han So Hee —are teaming up for the Korean remake of Nancy Meyers’ 2015 hit The Intern . According to the Korean Film Council’s latest update on July 17th, Choi Min Sik and Han So Hee have officially been cast as the leads of the upcoming feature, which is currently in pre-production. The film reimagines the original story for a Korean audience, centering on the unlikely friendship between a 30-something female CEO of a successful startup and her 70-something senior intern....

Credit: EDAM Entertainment In a heartwarming gesture that’s currently the talk of the town, K-pop sensation IU has made headlines by extending a personal invitation to one of her fans, an American grandfather, to attend her upcoming world tour concert. This endearing exchange took root from a series of videos shared by the fan on his YouTube channel, “Zev Does KDrama,” where he expressed his admiration for IU and even posted a video asking how to join her fan club, UAENA....

Credit: IU Instagram IU has made headlines for providing business class flights for her staff. On August 5th, online communities buzzed with posts titled “IU’s Gift to Her Staff” and similar topics. One user wrote, “After her U.S. concert, IU flew back to Korea and bought business class tickets for her staff. There must be around 30 dancers, plus band members, agency people, concert team, and security staff. That’s true FLEX,” accompanied by multiple Instagram stories from grateful staff tagging IU....

Credit: MBC BTS member J-Hope revealed his LA residence on I Live Alone , while also teasing updates about his 12 billion KRW (about 8.3 million USD) penthouse move in Korea. The episode delivered the show’s highest ratings moment. J-Hope made his first appearance on MBC’s I Live Alone on the 28th. According to Nielsen Korea, the program recorded 8.0% viewership in the Seoul metropolitan area, ranking first in its time slot....

Credit: JTBC BTS’ J-Hope has playfully exposed Lee Jung Jae ‘s declining vision. On the March 2nd broadcast of JTBC’s variety show Please Take Care of My Refrigerator 2 , J-Hope and actor Heo Sung Tae appeared as guests. Previously, J-Hope performed at the “Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes” held at París La Défense Arena in Paris, France, at the invitation of Brigitte Macron, wife of French President Emmanuel Macron....

Credit: Suzy, Jennie Instagram Suzy and Jennie are once again showing off their close bond. On September 30th, Suzy posted a photo on her Instagram Story tagging Jennie—this time showing off a sleek black tumbler gifted by the Blackpink star. Adding a heart emoji next to Jennie’s name, Suzy let fans know just how much the gesture meant. Credit: Suzy Instagram The two first surprised fans with their friendship back in August 2024 at the premiere of the film Revolver....

Credit: Netflix Korea Love Next Door stars Jung Hae In and Jung So Min are showcasing a sweeter chemistry off-screen than on-screen. A recent ASMR interview video featuring Jung Hae In and Jung So Min was posted on Netflix Korea’s official YouTube channel. In the video, the two actors played a game where they pretended to be sneaking around without being caught by “Mi Sook.” The challenge was to complete the missions and answer interview questions without causing noise over 70 decibels....

Credit: MBC Jung Woo Sung is facing growing backlash following his recent appearance on the MBC variety show Omniscient Interfering View, with some viewers calling his on-screen behavior uncomfortable given his current personal circumstances. The controversy stems from the December 27th broadcast, during which Jung was seen exchanging playful banter and prolonged eye contact with comedian Lee Young Ja—a moment some viewers interpreted as lighthearted, variety-style “flirting.” While the exchange was framed as harmless entertainment, criticism quickly mounted as it overlapped with ongoing public scrutiny surrounding the actor’s private life....

Credit: Kim Bora Instagram On a rainy wedding day, three new celebrity couples emerged. Actors Kim Bo Ra and Yoon Ji Yoo, along with FT Island’s former member Song Seung Hyun, celebrated their nuptials. Kim Bo Ra, known for her role in the JTBC drama SKY Castle , married film director Jo Ba Reun on June 8th. The couple met in 2021 while working on the film The Grotesque Mansion, where Jo was the director and Kim was an actress....

Credit: Artist Company, Bigsmile Ent SBS has confirmed the casting of Kim Hye Yoon and Lomon for its upcoming drama, I’m Human From Today . The show is set to begin filming soon, with an anticipated premiere next year. Set to air next year, I’m Human From Today is a romantic comedy that tells the story of a mischievous gumiho (a mythical nine-tailed fox) who refuses to become human and a star soccer player who loses a wish to her....

Credit: Youtube Channel Jae friends | ST7 Kim Jae Joong is making moves to recruit MAMAMOO’s Wheein, who has recently become a free agent. His YouTube channel, Jae Friends, released a video titled “Talent Recruitment Prep Complete Ep.55 | Whee In Kim Jaejoong.” In the video, Wheein and Kim Jaejoong were surprised at meeting each other for the first time. Wheein shared, “Jae Joong is close with my older brother, Jung Si Hyun, who works at the same company....

Credit: SBS News, iMBC Kim Ji Hoon is set to portray Gun, a brutally effective hitman relishing the challenge of hunting down a formidable opponent like David Jung. Kim, celebrated for his roles in Ballerina and Money Heist Korea , recently received the Best Artist Award at the 2023 Asia Artist Awards. Veteran actors Sung Dong Il and Lee Il Hwa are also joining the cast in pivotal guest roles....

Credit: YouTube “GGANG_SIAN” Kim Jong Kook is opening up about his latest real estate move—and his upcoming wedding. On August 23rd, the veteran singer appeared on the YouTube channel “GGANG_SIAN,” where host Lee Sian mentioned recent news that Kim had purchased a luxury villa in Seoul’s Gangnam district back in April. The price: 6.2 billion KRW (approximately 4.5 million USD)—and he paid it entirely in cash. “It’s not an investment, it’s for me to live in,” Kim clarified....

Credit: Yonhap News Hong Sang Soo and Kim Min Hee have welcomed a baby boy. Dispatch reported that Kim Min Hee recently gave birth to a son and is currently staying at a postpartum care center in Hanam, Gyeonggi Province. News of Kim Min Hee’s pregnancy was first reported in January. It was revealed that she had naturally conceived Hong Sang Soo’s child in the summer of last year, and the couple was spotted visiting an obstetrics clinic together for a check-up....

Credit: Kim Sae Ron Instagram Actress Kim Sae Ron , previously embroiled in controversy due to a DUI incident, is returning to the entertainment industry. According to a report by Hankookilbo on Monday, Kim was spotted filming a movie near Tapgol Park in Jongno, Seoul. She was seen with long hair and wearing a white dress, reportedly participating in the shoot with a bright smile. Reports indicate that Kim Sae Ron has been cast in a new low-budget musical film directed by Shin Jai Ho....

Credit: Kim Seon Ho, Go Youn Jung Instagram Kim Seon Ho and Go Youn Jung recently shared their awe-inspiring views of the northern lights, stirring excitement among fans. On October 7th and 8th, respectively, the actors posted images of the aurora to their Instagram stories. While the two weren’t seen together, both shared simple captions, with Kim Seon Ho writing, “Wow…,” and Go Youn Jung commenting, “Just amazing.” Credit: Netflix...

Credit: Gold Medalist, FN Entertainment, Hook Entertainment, Artist Company, Kingkong by Starship A star-studded lineup is set to grace the 9th Asia Artist Awards, taking place on December 27 at Thammasat Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Among the confirmed attendees are Kim Soo Hyun , whose captivating performance in Queen of Tears as Baek Hyun Woo left a lasting impression, and Byeon Woo Seok , who quickly gained popularity as Ryu Sun Jae in Lovely Runner ....

Credit: CBC News In the latest brand reputation rankings for actors, Kim Soo Hyun has secured the top spot for April 2024, surpassing fellow actors Cha Eun Woo and Ma Dong Seok . The Korean Business Research Institute analyzed over 191 million big data of actors from dramas, movies, and OTT platforms to determine these rankings. The rankings, which reflect from March 29th to April 29th, showcase the expanding influence of actors as the OTT market continues to grow....