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Credit: Netflix Netflix has officially greenlit a new original series, The Dealer , unveiling a star-studded cast led by Jung So Min, Ryu Seung Beom, Lee Soo Hyuk, and Ryu Kyung Soo. The Dealer is a high-stakes crime drama centered on Geon Hwa, a casino dealer who reactivates long-buried skills to survive the ruthless world of underground gambling after her wedding plans spiral into crisis. Jung So Min stars as Jung Geon Hwa, an ace casino dealer known for her calm precision at the table....

Credit: Netflix Netflix has unveiled the main poster and trailer for its upcoming series Mercy for None . This noir action drama follows Nam Gi Jun (played by So Ji Sub ), a former underworld figure who cut his own Achilles tendon to leave behind the violent world. After the death of his younger brother Nam Gi Seok ( Lee Jun Hyuk ), who had risen to the role of second-in-command, Gi Jun returns for the first time in 11 years to find out the truth and get revenge....

Credit: Netflix Park Ji Hoon recently opened up about his experience playing Yeon Si Eun in Weak Hero Class 2 during an interview. Here’s what he had to say about the series, his character, and the challenges he faced. Q. How did you feel when you saw the release of Season 2? We all watched it together in a private screening before it was released. While I have affection for all the characters, I feel like Yeon Si Eun has something more—there’s a sense of vulnerability and sadness in him....

Credit: Park Ji Hyun’s Instagram Park Ji Hyun has swiftly shut down dating rumors that were sparked by a reflection in one of her recent vacation photos. The speculation began on October 9th after the actress posted several pictures from a “full holiday.” In one of the photos, where Park Ji Hyun is seen relaxing on a sofa, eagle-eyed fans spotted the silhouette of a man in a window’s reflection, leading some netizens to speculate she was on a romantic getaway....

Edited by Hong Hyun Jung Translated Yu Jin Kim Despite the success of The Glory , Netflix’s Korean originals faced some challenges in 2023. Big-budget productions failed to live up to expectations, leading to growing skepticism about “Netflix-made” Korean dramas. Will the streaming giant be able to bounce back in 2024? With new shows like Sweet Home Season 3 and Gyeongseong Creature Season 2 slated to drop every month, here’s a look at 11 must-watch dramas that are ready to captivate audiences this year....

Edited by Seo Hayne Translated by Yu Jin Kim Credit: tvN Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won’s drama, Queens of Tears , has captivated viewers from its first episode. Breaking away from the conventional romance trope of a wealthy man and an ordinary woman falling in love, the drama has garnered attention for its storyline calling out patriarchal norms. Additionally, it draws viewers in by unfolding the story of a couple in their third year facing a marital crisis....

Here are seven K-dramas that dominated both ratings and buzz in 2024. Marry My Husband Based on a web novel of the same name, tvN’s Marry My Husband is a fantasy drama where Kang Ji Won ( Park Min Young ) is murdered after witnessing the affair between her friend ( Song Ha Yoon ) and husband ( Lee Yi Kyung ), only to travel back in time for a second chance at life and revenge....

Credit: Yonhap News A woman in her 20s, identified as Yang, has been accused of extorting 300 million won (approximately $215,000) from Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung Min by threatening to go public with claims that she was pregnant with his child. Authorities confirmed that Yang did undergo an abortion, although there is no conclusive evidence that the child was his. Yang was reportedly in a romantic relationship with Son....

Credit: Yonhap News South Korean prosecutors are currently reviewing a search and seizure warrant request for HYBE Chairman Bang Si Hyuk , who is under investigation for suspected violations of the Capital Markets Act. According to a Yonhap News report on July 21st, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency applied for a warrant on July 17th to search HYBE’s headquarters in Yongsan as well as Chairman Bang’s personal premises. Chairman Bang faces charges of fraudulent and unfair trading under the Capital Market Act....

Credit: BPM Entertainment Lee Seung Gi ’s recent announcement that he and his wife have decided to cut ties with her family has sparked divided reactions online. The decision comes amid new legal troubles involving his father-in-law. Lee issued an official statement through his agency on April 29th, explaining the decision. “Although my father-in-law had received a fine in a retrial over ongoing allegations of illegal activity, he was recently indicted once again on similar charges,” the statement read....

Credit: Netflix Sang Heon Lee made his acting debut in the 2023 Netflix series XO, Kitty and recently returned for its second season. The show, a spinoff of the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before series, centers on Kitty Song Covey (played by Anna Cathcart), an American girl navigating life, love, and self-discovery at an international school in Seoul. While Lee’s character Min Ho wasn’t Kitty’s love interest in Season 1, Season 2 hints that he could be her next boyfriend....

Credit: HighZium Studio, AM Entertainment Seo Eun Soo is stepping into a major new role alongside top star Kim Woo Bin . Seo has been confirmed as the female lead in the upcoming tvN drama Gift , according to YTN Star on January 30th. Based on a popular webtoon, Gift is a fantasy sports drama with an underdog story. It follows a baseball coach who gains supernatural powers after an accident and is then assigned to coach Deokcheon High School’s baseball team, notorious for always being in last place....

Credit: Pledis Entertainment SEVENTEEN has made a significant impact by entering the top 5 of Billboard’s main album chart with its 12th mini-album. According to a chart preview article published on Sunday by Billboard, SEVENTEEN’s 12th mini album, SPILL THE FEELS, secured the 5th position on the Billboard 200 chart for the week of November 2, with sales totaling approximately 66,000 copies. Billboard noted that SPILL THE FEELS recorded 64,000 in traditional album sales and 2,000 SEA units (streaming equivalent albums)....

Credit: Management SOOP, HiiN Entertainment A new celebrity couple has emerged in the Korean entertainment industry. Both Shin Eun Soo and Yoo Seon Ho ‘s agencies officially confirmed reports on January 29th that the two stars are in a romantic relationship. Newsen reported that Shin’s agency, MANAGEMENT SOOP, and Yoo’s agency, HiiN ENTERTAINMENT, released a joint statement saying, “It is true that the two are dating.” Both born in 2002, the 23-year-old stars reportedly began dating late last year and have been seeing each other for approximately three months....

Credit: tvN tvN’s upcoming drama Thank You (literal title) has shared photos from its script reading. Thank You is an office investigative drama about the chaotic teamwork of a cold-hearted audit team leader and his surprisingly kind team members as they tackle corruption within JU Construction. Director Kwon Young Il and writer Ju Sang Gyu were present at the script reading, along with cast members Shin Ha Kyun, Lee Jung Ha, Jin Goo, Jo Ah Ram, Jung Moon Sung, Jung Dong Hwan, and Baek Hyun Jin....

Credit: SM ENtertainment SHINee’s Key is facing sharply divided reactions after admitting he received medical treatment from a controversial figure linked to Park Na Rae and issuing a public apology. On the 17th, Key’s agency SM Entertainment released a statement explaining that he visited a Gangnam-based clinic after being referred by an acquaintance and believed Lee—often dubbed “Injection Aunt” online—to be a licensed doctor. According to the agency, Key continued receiving treatment at the clinic and, on several occasions when visiting the hospital was difficult, also received care at home....

Credit: Song Ha Yoon’s Instagram The school violence scandal surrounding Song Ha Yoon is intensifying as SBS’s investigative program Curious Stories Y announced it will delve into the allegations in its upcoming episode. In a preview for the show, a man who filed a massive $7.5 million lawsuit against the actress gave an interview, claiming, “She was a devil. She would say, ‘Hey, I won’t hit you,’ and then hit again....

Credit: Song Hye Kyo’s Instagram Song Hye Kyo treated fans to a special look at her past and present on Christmas Eve. She uploaded the photos to social media on December 24th. “These aren’t main cuts,” she wrote. “But B-cuts are like small gifts for fans.” One image features her childhood self staring at the camera with missing front teeth. The photo captures a natural stage of growth, likely when she was between 4 and 7 years old....

Credit: SBS Running Man member Song Ji Hyo revealed the challenging start of her new lingerie brand. During the February 9th episode of the show, where cast members performed missions dressed as servants from Korea’s historical era, Yoo Jae Suk brought attention to his co-star’s recent business venture. “Ji Hyo recently started a business, but she’s quite worried. She says she only gets one or two orders a day,” he shared....

Credit: Plus M Entertainment Director Lee Jong Pil shared insights into the casting and roles of the special appearance actors, including Song Kang , in the upcoming film Escape . At a press screening and media conference held on the afternoon of the 17th, Lee Jong Pil spoke about casting Esom and Song Kang. He mentioned, “I felt a bit guilty asking Esom for a special appearance, but she readily agreed when I asked, saying, ‘What are you up to?...