Kim Young Kwang And Chae Soo Bin To Lead Netflix’S Electrifying Rom

Credit: Netflix Netflix has officially announced production for its upcoming romantic comedy series Take Charge of My Heart , with Kim Young Kwang and Chae Soo Bin confirmed in the lead roles. This new “electrifying” rom-com tells the love story between a man with an artificial heart that’s losing power—and a woman with mysterious electrical abilities. The series, directed by Drunk in City Women 2 helmer Park Soo Won, is based on the popular Naver web novel of the same name....

January 29, 2026 · 2 min · 297 words · Olive Cramer

Korean Film Legend Ahn Sung Ki Passes Away At 74

Credit: Lotte Entertainment Ahn Sung Ki has passed away on the morning of January 5th after a long battle with blood cancer. He was 74. Ahn passed away around 9 AM at the hospital where he had been receiving inpatient treatment. His wife, sculptor Oh So Young, and his two sons, Davin and Philip, were reportedly by his side during his final moments. The beloved actor had been fighting blood cancer since 2019....

January 29, 2026 · 3 min · 453 words · Flora Harris

Lee Byung Hun Brings The Laughs To Nbc’S ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’

Credit: NBC Lee Byung Hun had late-night TV roaring after a scene-stealing appearance on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers , where he shared behind-the-scenes stories from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters and the film No Other Choice . Introduced by host Seth Meyers as a “Golden Globe-nominated actor best known for Squid Game,” Lee immediately leaned into the moment with effortless English and self-aware humor. Explaining that he had flown straight in from Los Angeles, he joked, “I didn’t even have time to go to the hotel....

January 29, 2026 · 2 min · 355 words · Oma Golden

Lee Byung Hun Narrates Park Jin Young’S 30

Credit: BH Entertainment Lee Byung Hun has stepped up to support singer Park Jin Young ’s 30th-anniversary concert, “Tantara JYP.” On Wednesday, KBS announced that Lee Byung Hun will narrate the prologue and epilogue videos for the significant public concert project, “KBS Special Project—30th Anniversary Tantara JYP,” delivering a heartfelt account of Park Jin Young’s musical journey through his voice. In a span of nearly 30 years, Park Jin Young and Lee Byung Hun have reached legendary status in their respective fields....

January 29, 2026 · 2 min · 313 words · Richard Nitta

Lee Min Ho And Gong Hyo Jin Suit Up For Upcoming Space Drama ‘When The Stars Gossip’

Credit: tvN tvN’s When the Stars Gossip is set to premiere on Saturday, January 4th at 9:20 PM. Recently released photos offer a glimpse into the daily lives of astronauts aboard a space station located 200,000 kilometers away—a challenging commute by any standard. When the Stars Gossip follows Eve Kim ( Gong Hyo Jin ), the boss of a zero-gravity space station, and Gong Ryong ( Lee Min Ho ), an unexpected guest with a secret mission....

January 29, 2026 · 2 min · 334 words · John Wagner

Lee Min Ho Gets Real About Marriage—And Opens Up About His Bond With Lee Jung Jae

Credit: MYM Entertainment Omniscient Reader: The Prophet star Lee Min Ho is opening up about his personal life. In a recent interview, the Hallyu superstar revealed, “Of course, I think about getting married. These days, I’ve been reflecting more and more on what really matters when it comes to love. The more I think about it, the more I feel that building a family and dreaming of having children is, in a way, one of the most essential values we have as human beings....

January 29, 2026 · 2 min · 370 words · Tommy Fuller

Lee Seung Gi’S Name Dragged Into Ex-Father-In

Credit: MBC MBC’s True Story Expedition will track the recent days of the actor Lim Young Gyu in their broadcast. Today’s episode of True Story Expedition highlights Lim Young Gyu’s turbulent post-divorce life from actress Kyeon Mi Ri in the 80s, detailing numerous incidents that have kept him in the spotlight. Recently, Lim showed a different side on a broadcast, garnering public support. However, someone is stepping forward to accuse him....

January 29, 2026 · 2 min · 330 words · Chester Ross

Lee Young Ae Attends Award Ceremony With Husband Jung Ho Young In Rare Public Appearance

Credit: MTN STAR Lee Young Ae (53) and her husband Jung Ho Young (73) made headlines after attending the 14th Artist of the Year Award together. The awards ceremony took place on the 24th at Stage 28 in Gangdong, Seoul. Hosted by the Shin Young Kyun Arts & Culture Foundation, chaired by Ahn Sung Ki, the awards celebrate standout figures in film, theater, and independent cinema, as well as contributions in public service....

January 29, 2026 · 2 min · 339 words · Ryan Brown

Lisa’S ‘Rockstar’ Mv Turns Bangkok’S Chinatown Into A Tourist Hotspot

Credit: LLoud BLACKPINK’s Lisa has once again created a sensation with her solo hit ‘Rockstar,’ and now, the music video’s shooting location in Bangkok’s Chinatown, Yaowarat, is set to become a new walking tour destination. According to the Bangkok Post and Thai PBS, the Thailand Tourism Authority is developing a walking tour for this area, with Bangkok city officials planning to replace sidewalk tiles and decorate the streets with a Chinese theme....

January 29, 2026 · 2 min · 254 words · Clifford Merritt

Luhan And Guan Xiaotong Breakup Rumors Resurface After Social Media Silence

Credit: Guan Xiaotong Social Media Breakup rumors are swirling around former EXO member Luhan and Chinese actress Guan Xiaotong, who have been publicly dating since 2017. On April 19th, Taiwanese outlet ET Today reported that the couple had parted ways—fueling speculation that had already been circulating for months. One of the most telling signs came when Guan Xiaotong failed to post her usual birthday message to Luhan this year, a tradition she had kept up annually....

January 29, 2026 · 1 min · 212 words · Mary Hunter

Min Hee Jin Denies Orchestrating Newjeans

Credit: HYBE Former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin has denied allegations that she orchestrated the termination of NewJeans’ exclusive contract with ADOR, taking legal action in response. On the 2nd, Dispatch reported that Min Hee Jin allegedly used NewJeans to break away from the label. The report claimed Min had instructed the group’s live broadcast requesting her return and Hanni’s appearance at a National Assembly hearing. Dispatch further alleged that Min Hee Jin met with representatives of another company during her tenure as an ADOR executive and engaged in “tampering” by approaching external investors with plans to take NewJeans with her....

January 29, 2026 · 2 min · 315 words · Lawrence Enders

Netflix Confirms ‘Melo Movie’: A Tale Of Youth And Movie With Choi Woo Shik & Park Bo Young

Credit: Netflix Netflix has just greenlit its latest series, Melo Movie , promising a fresh youth romance that has already sparked significant interest thanks to its stellar cast. The series, set against the backdrop of the film industry, explores the lives of young individuals as they navigate through their ambiguous positions in life, find each other, and overcome their personal traumas together. The pairing of Choi Woo Shik and Park Bo Young is particularly captivating....

January 29, 2026 · 2 min · 275 words · Dolores Mccoy

Netflix Series ‘A Killer Paradox’ Sparks Controversy With Character’S Resemblance To Real

Credit: Netflix, News1 Netflix’s latest buzzworthy creation, A Killer Paradox , has found itself at the center of controversy shortly after its release. The show, which debuted on the streaming giant on the 9th, features a character, Hyung Sung Kook, a construction company chairman embroiled in various corruption charges. With his white hair swept back and round glasses, the character dons a prisoner’s uniform marked with the number 4421, a detail that quickly became a talking point among viewers....

January 29, 2026 · 2 min · 271 words · Gloria Randle

Omega X’S Jaehan And Yechan’S Bl Drama ‘A Shoulder To Cry On’ Confirmed March Release

KT Alpha The webtoon-based BL series A Shoulder to Cry On confirmed its release on the 15th. A Shoulder to Cry On tells a heart-fluttering love story of two boys, a loner on an archery scholarship and a social butterfly with a secret. Jaehan and Yechan, famous for their Eldest-Youngest chemistry within OMEGA X, star in the series as two leads, heightening expectations. This new BL series will be released through various platforms (WATCHA, Wavve, TVING) in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Japan, Thailand, USA, Europe, Middle East, Oceania and India....

January 29, 2026 · 2 min · 228 words · Linda Sylvestre

Park Bom Makes Alarming New Allegations Against Yg, Yang Hyun Suk Responds

Credit: Park Bom’s Instagram, Korea JoongAng Daily Former 2NE1 member Park Bom has posted a series of alarming messages on her social media, making several serious allegations against her former agency, YG Entertainment. The posts came just a day after her current agency, D-Nation, confirmed that she has suspended all activities to focus on her health. Park Bom posted a series of notepad photos on October 23rd, sharing all the things she was upset about....

January 29, 2026 · 2 min · 352 words · Pamela Chang

Park Jung Min And Jisoo’S ‘Newtopia’ Unveils Stills Ahead Of February Debut

Credit: Coupang Play Coupang Play’s upcoming series Newtopia is set to premiere on Friday, February 7th. Along with the announcement, the first official stills have been released, teasing an intense mix of apocalyptic action and romance. Newtopia follows soldier Jae Yoon and his girlfriend Young Joo—a “gomsin” (a Korean term referring to a woman waiting for her boyfriend to return from mandatory military service)—as they traverse a zombie-ridden Seoul to reunite with each other....

January 29, 2026 · 2 min · 297 words · Willie Carr

Park Min Young Reveals Why She’S Following Her Former Agency Ceo

Credit: Park Min Young Instagram Park Min Young is currently in discussions to sign an exclusive contract with Darum Entertainment (hereinafter Darum), newly established by former Hook Entertainment CEO Kwon Jin Young. Park, who recently took home the Best Artist Award and Actress of the Year at the 9th Asia Artist Awards, held in Bangkok, Thailand on December 27th last year, recently sat down for an interview with Starnews....

January 29, 2026 · 2 min · 355 words · Robin Day

Pick: 5 Must

Credit:HYBE Next year, the members of BTS are expected to complete their honorable military duty and return to their adoring fans. That golden day can’t come soon enough. How can everyone keep themselves entertained during the incredibly long wait? Watching five fun variety shows that feature BTS is the best way to combat boredom. Run BTS This is the ultimate variety show featuring all your favorite members of BTS. In Run BTS , the guys imitate the hit series Running Man by carrying out secret missions and completing challenges to win prizes....

January 29, 2026 · 3 min · 428 words · Cynthia Isaacson

Rosé And ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ Score Historic Grammy Nominations

Credit: Bruno Mars Instagram, Netflix BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Netflix’s animated feature KPop Demon Hunters have made Grammy history, earning nominations in the Recording Academy’s top categories—marking the first time a K-pop act has been recognized in the major fields. According to the Recording Academy’s announcement on November 7th (local time), Rosé’s hit “APT.” scored three nominations at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, including two of the prestigious General Field categories: Song of the Year and Record of the Year—a first for any female K-pop artist....

January 29, 2026 · 2 min · 331 words · Monica Claussen

Sandara Park Wows Fans With Daring Outfit At Waterbomb Singapore 2024

Credit: Sandara Park’s Instagram Sandara Park ’s latest post of her performance at WATERBOMB SINGAPORE 2024 has left fans charmed and wanting more. Instagram에서 이 게시물 보기 Sandara Park(@daraxxi)님의 공유 게시물

January 29, 2026 · 1 min · 31 words · Michael Griffin