Credit: @myeonee IU ‘s world tour concert became the talk of the town not just for her mesmerizing performance but also for the celebrities who graced the event, both as guest performers and audience members. On the 2nd, IU’s solo concert at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena (KSPO DOME) featured NewJeans as the guest performer. This marked IU’s first solo concert in about a year and a half since “The Golden Hour: Under the Orange Sun....
Credit: AWESOME Entertainment, Singles, LLOYD, SM Entertainment As celebrities’ positive influence becomes increasingly recognized, they are spreading warmth during the chilly season. While Stars receive significant attention and admiration from the public, many go beyond just enjoying their fame; they give back and serve as inspiring role models. Recently, Kim Yoo Jung made headlines by donating a total of 100 million won (approximately $74,100) to the Elderly Support Center and the Child Fund Korea, allocating 50 million won (about $37,000) to each organization....
Credit: SBS Cha Eun Woo couldn’t resist a playful jab about his family’s good looks during his appearance on KBS2’s The Return of Superman . The star met Kim Jun Ho’s son, also named Eun Woo, during the March 12th episode. Kim Jun Ho started by sharing, “My wife, a flight attendant, actually met you on a flight once. She couldn’t stop raving about how polite you were. We were even a little influenced by that when choosing our son’s name, Eun Woo....
Credit: Choi Minhwan’s SNS FT Island’s Choi Minhwan revealed that his divorce from ex-wife Yulhee, formerly of LABOUM, was due to her repeated absences from home. In an interview with Dispatch on January 13, Choi shared that his marriage faced two major crises. The first was Yulhee’s frequent absences and unusual sleep habits. The second was her discovery in 2022 that he had visited certain entertainment establishments. He also mentioned a third issue: Yulhee’s excessive napping and repeated absences from home....
Credit: J-Wide Company, IEUM* Choo Young Woo has landed his next big role. Star News exclusively reported on November 4th that the actor has been cast as the male lead in a new ENA drama titled Dating Expert (literal translation), helmed by Something in the Rain director Ahn Pan Seok. It was previously reported that Kim So Hyun will star as the female lead, Lim Yu Jin. Her character is a fashion design student whose life takes an unexpected turn after meeting Min Jae....
Credit: Netflix, JYP Entertainment The August 2025 Circle Chart has crowned this month’s top performers, with HUNTR/X and Stray Kids among the biggest winners. According to the Korea Music Content Association, HUNTR/X earned an impressive seven titles in August, while Stray Kids collected three. HUNTR/X, joined by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami, and the cast of KPop Demon Hunters , swept seven categories with the track “Golden.” The Netflix series OST dominated Global K-pop, Digital (Circle Index: 135,237,189), Streaming, BGM, V Caller Ring, Ringtone, and Karaoke charts....
Credit: Netflix, JYP Entertainment HUNTR/X, NMIXX, and Stray Kids lead this week’s Circle Chart, with each act landing at the top of key categories for Week 47 of 2025. The Korea Music Content Association announced that for the 47th week (November 16th–22nd), HUNTR/X claimed No. 1 on the Global K-Pop Chart, while NMIXX and Stray Kids each earned two No. 1 rankings. HUNTR/X—along with EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami, and the KPop Demon Hunters cast—held Global K-Pop Chart No....
Credit: Kris Wu Weibo Chinese Police Deny Viral Rumors of Kris Wu’s Death in Prison Police in China have officially refuted rampant online rumors claiming that former EXO member Kris Wu had died while serving his sentence. The rumors began circulating rapidly on Chinese social media platforms like Weibo, according to Taiwanese media reports. The speculation was fueled by a user claiming to be incarcerated in the same prison as Wu....
Credit: Weibo Former EXO member Tao (Huang Zitao) and Chinese singer Xu Yiyang were recently spotted in what appeared to be their wedding photoshoot, giving fans an early glimpse of the couple’s upcoming nuptials. The pair, who registered their marriage in December 2024, previously announced plans for a grand ceremony this October. Former EXO Member Tao’s October Wedding May Include Livestream and Star Guests Both share ties to SM Entertainment—Tao as a former EXO member and Yiyang as a onetime trainee—making their union a notable moment for K-pop and C-pop fans alike....
Credit: Artist Studio Song Kang Ho is set to captivate audiences once again, this time as a director. Known for his standout performances in blockbuster films like Parasite , A Taxi Driver , The Attorney , and The Host , he boasts an impressive record, having starred in four films that each surpassed 10 million admissions. He also made history by winning the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival for Broker , marking a significant milestone in Korean cinema....
Credit: tvN The cast of tvN’s weekend drama Law and the City is saying goodbye. Ahead of the August 10th finale, stars Lee Jong Suk , Mun Ka Young , Kang You Seok, Ryu Hye Young, and Lim Seong Jae shared heartfelt messages with fans. Lee Jong Suk, who played ninth-year associate Ahn Joo Hyung, said, “Being part of the five made it possible for me to make it through the end and was an incredible stroke of luck....
Credit: MAA Go Youn Jung recently shared how she learned the true weight of being a lead actress through tvN’s drama Resident Playbook , which concluded its 12-episode run yesterday. Go portrayed Oh Lee Young, a first-year OB-GYN resident at Jongno Yulje Hospital, who anchored the show’s narrative. With a full year between filming and broadcast, Go found herself experiencing the show almost as a viewer. “I filmed it a year ago, so watching it as it aired felt fresh—even I forgot some parts,” she said with a laugh....
Credit: TV Daily Gong Min Jung is going to be a mom. Gong Min Jung surprised everyone with a heartfelt revelation at the press conference for the KBS Joy drama I’m Sorry Again Today , held at Stanford Hotel in Seoul, on December 2nd. “Actually, I’m currently pregnant,” she shared, adding, “I found a lot of similarities between myself and Hana with my due date approaching.” With a playful smile, Gong joked, “I hope my announcement didn’t disrupt the drama’s introduction....
Credit: SBS Plus Hwang Jung Eum has been hit with a provisional seizure request from her ex-husband, businessman and former professional golfer Lee Young Don. Woman Sens e reported on the 23rd that Lee’s steel processing and sales company, Geoam Core, filed a lawsuit against Hwang on March 27th, seeking the return of a loan amounting to 157 million won ($114,000). The company also filed a request for a provisional seizure of her real estate on April 17th, which the court approved on April 30th....
Credit: SBS Actress Hwang Jung Eum has paid tribute to the late Kim Soo Mi . Hwang Jung Eum shared a heartfelt message on Monday, mourning Kim Soo Mi’s passing. She wrote, “Beloved Teacher Soo Mi… I couldn’t say goodbye on your final journey as I’m far away with my son.” Hwang recently embarked on an overseas trip with her son. Hwang continued, “I will cherish the warm memories of you treating us kindly on set and bringing delicious food for everyone to share with the director and staff....
Credit: ADOR Min Hee Jin, the CEO of ADOR, is currently in a management dispute with HYBE, but her exceptional style continues to captivate the public. Her clothes she wore to the two press conferences have sold out both times, highlighting her knack for resonating with public taste. Last year, Billboard named Min Hee Jin one of the “2023 International Power Players.” Variety also recognized her as one of the “Women That Have Made an Impact in Global Entertainment,” praising her as a “K-pop branding and design innovator....
Credit: MBC The highly anticipated chemistry between superstars IU and Byeon Woo Seok has finally been revealed. MBC released photos and details from the first script reading of Perfect Crown , where the director, writer and star-studded cast gathered to kick off production. The atmosphere was reportedly electric, filled with ambitious pledges and laughter. The cast shared their excitement without holding back. IU kicked things off by saying, “I’ll work hard so Perfect Crown can dominate the drama scene in 2026....
Credit: IU Instagram, Varo Entertainment Social media has gone wild over the school uniform designs from MBC’s upcoming drama The 21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife (literal title), starring IU and Byeon Woo Seok . Recently, photos of the drama’s “Royal Academy” uniforms spread across online communities after one cast member posted a behind-the-scenes snapshot from the set, captioned, “Filming The 21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife.” Fans are now eagerly anticipating the two lead actors’ “school uniform two-shot....
Credit: IU, Suzy Instagram A growing number of Korean stars are stepping up to help communities impacted by the recent wildfires that swept through South Korea’s Yeongnam region. Leading the philanthropic wave is IU , who donated 200 million KRW (approximately 137,000 USD) to the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association. Her contribution will go toward both wildfire recovery and improving working conditions for firefighters. “I hope this can be of some help to those affected,” IU said, offering condolences to the victims and thanks to the firefighters working on the ground....
Credit: Ji Soo Instagram Ji Soo, who paused his career in South Korea following allegations of school bullying, has recently shared updates on his thriving career in the Philippines. Through his Instagram, Ji Soo showcased photos and videos from his recent performance in Bicol, Philippines. Dressed in an outfit reminiscent of a rock star, Ji Soo took the stage to the cheers of a packed audience of Filipino fans....
