Credit: Yuk Jun Seo’s Instagram Yook Jun Seo, a fan favorite from Single’s Inferno 4 , has revealed he suffered serious injuries to his face and is now preparing for an operation. On September 10th, Yuk posted an update to his social media account, writing, “I’ve been going to the hospital for the past few days trying to recover. My nose is broken, three-quarters of my eardrum is ruptured, and my elbow is full of fluid....
Credit: Netflix Hong Kong–based South China Morning Post (SCMP) has unveiled its list of the 15 best Korean dramas of 2025, naming When Life Gives You Tangerines as the No. 1 series of the year. Announcing the ranking on the 28th, SCMP introduced what it called “our 15 favourite Korean dramas from the past year.” SCMP described When Life Gives You Tangerines , starring IU and Park Bo Gum, as “unquestionably the best show of the year....
Credit: YouTube “Pixid” (G) I-DLE’s Jeon Soyeon recently shed light on her impressive royalty earnings, capturing the audience’s attention. On the 10th, YouTube channel “Pixid” featured guest Lee Young Ji , engaging in a candid conversation with Jeon Soyeon. Jeon Soyeon, curious about Lee Young Ji’s latest hit song, asked, “Are you genuinely envious of small girls?” She continued, “Is ‘Small Girl’ based on a true story? Did ‘that guy’ really like small girls?...
Credit: 2024 MAMA The 2024 MAMA Awards marked its 25th anniversary with a grand celebration, kicking off on November 22nd (KST) at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles before continuing over two days, November 22nd and 23rd, at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan. The event honored K-pop’s finest with unforgettable performances and well-deserved wins. SEVENTEEN took home five trophies, including two grand prizes: Artist of the Year and Album of the Year....
Credit: JYP Entertainment Lee Junho, a member of 2PM and an accomplished actor, is officially parting ways with JYP Entertainment after 17 years. On Thursday, JYP Entertainment announced that Lee’s exclusive contract will end on April 15th, and after careful discussions, both parties have decided not to renew. “Since debuting as a member of 2PM in 2008, Lee Junho has given his all as both a singer and an actor, continuously excelling in both fields,” the agency stated....
Credit: YTN Min Hee Jin has stepped down from her position as the CEO of ADOR, the agency behind the girl group NewJeans. ADOR held a board meeting on August 27th and announced the appointment of Kim Joo Young, the company’s internal director, as the new CEO. Although Min Hee Jin is stepping down as CEO at ADOR, she will stay on as an internal director and continue to manage NewJeans....
Credit: TEO Ahn Bo Hyun has revealed the surprising reason he retired from MC duties. Spring Fever stars Ahn Bo Hyun and Lee Joo Bin appeared on popular YouTube talk show Salon Drip on January 6th. During the episode, Jang Do Yeon brought up a shared memory of co-hosting the 2020 MBC Entertainment Awards with Ahn Bo Hyun. The actor dropped a bombshell confession, saying it was a memory he would rather forget....
Credit: Yonhap News Legendary South Korean actor Ahn Sung Ki is reportedly in critical condition after suffering cardiac arrest. The beloved “national actor,” who has been battling blood cancer since 2019, collapsed at his home around 4 PM the previous day according to reports on December 31st. The incident occurred after food became lodged in his throat, leading to cardiac arrest. He was rushed to a nearby emergency room while receiving CPR and has since been admitted to the intensive care unit....
Credit: G-Dragon&Taeyang Instagram, D-Label BIGBANG, the iconic K-pop group, has reached a significant milestone, celebrating their 18th anniversary. On August 19th, G-Dragon took to Instagram Story to commemorate the occasion, tagging fellow members Taeyang and Daesung while sharing the cover of their 2022 digital single, Still Life , with the caption “#bigbang18thanniversary.” Taeyang also acknowledged the anniversary on his account, adding a yellow heart to his “#18thanniversary” post. Daesung expressed his gratitude on his official website, writing, “Thank you for standing by us for 18 years!...
Credit: LLOUD’s Youtube Channel BLACKPINK’s Lisa treated fans to a special surprise for her birthday. Lisa’s personal label, LLOUD, dropped a new video on their YouTube channel on March 27th. Titled “Special Birthday Q&A with Lisa | 27 years around the sun | Exclusive Merch Drop”, the video opens outside Lisa’s house, the one in the exclusive Seongbuk-dong neighborhood of Seoul that made headlines last year when she purchased it for 7....
Credit: HYBE A full-group BTS comeback is just around the corner as RM , V , Jimin and Jungkook are ready to complete their military service. RM and V will return to civilian life on June 10th, having served in the 15th Infantry Division’s military band and the 2nd Corps Military Police Special Forces, respectively. Jimin and Jungkook will be discharged from the 5th Infantry Division on June 11th. Their agency urged fans to refrain from visiting the site due to safety concerns....
Credit: GUCCI, HYBE BTS members are maintaining a low profile on social media amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Suga’s DUI. While the group continues to achieve individual milestones, the members have chosen to exercise caution in their online activities. Backlash for Suga’s DUI Incident Continues: Fan Split, Lyric Controversy & More Jin , recently named Gucci’s new global ambassador, has yet to share the news on his personal platforms. Instead, the brand has officially announced him as its new global brand ambassador and released photos of him wearing their collections....
Credit: iMBC The stars were out in full force in Seoul on October 15th for the 20th annual ‘Love Your W’ Breast Cancer Awareness campaign gala. The event held at the Four Seasons Hotel brought together the biggest names in Korean film, drama and music for a meaningful night of philanthropy. The guest list was a staggering who’s who of the Korean entertainment industry. Global superstars V , RM and J-Hope of BTS were in attendance....
Credit: Fantagio A company linked to Cha Eun Woo quietly changed its registered address on the same day local officials conducted an on-site inspection at a Ganghwa location tied to his family, officials confirmed. According to Ganghwa County authorities, an inspection was carried out on the 26th at an eel restaurant address operated by Cha Eun Woo’s mother, where one of the singer-actor’s limited liability companies had been registered....
Credit: ELLE Korea ELLE Korea has unveiled a new look at JTBC’s upcoming drama, The Atypical Family , featuring actors Jang Ki Yong and Chun Woo Hee . The series marks Jang’s first project since his military discharge and Chun’s return to the fantasy romance genre. In The Atypical Family , Jang plays a man who has lost his superpowers, and Chun portrays a mysterious woman who appears before him....
Credit: Kakao Entertainment Lee Young Ji ‘s collaboration with EXO’s Do Kyung Soo in the music video for “Small Girl” has garnered explosive attention. On June 17th, Lee Young Ji teased the song, explaining, “I’m proud and happy to be tall, but I’ve always wondered what it would be like to be small in a relationship. This song started from that cute fantasy.” “Small Girl” is an autobiographical track where Lee Young Ji sings, “Boy, I got a small girl fantasy/ Baby, would you still love me?...
Credit: Leferi Daddoa, a pioneering first-generation beauty creator who helped introduce K-beauty to a global audience, has passed away at the age of 29. Daddoa died on December 16th of last year, according to industry reports. Her management agency, Leferi, confirmed the news and requested privacy for her family during this difficult time. “Please refrain from speculation so the family can mourn quietly, in line with their wishes,” the agency said in a statement....
Credit: MBC The first poster and teaser trailer have been released for MBC’s Moon River, giving fans a first look at the incredible chemistry between stars Kim Se Jeong and Kang Tae Oh. The drama is a historical romance with a unique twist: the souls of its two main characters are swapped. Kang Tae Oh stars as Crown Prince Lee Gang, a royal who has become emotionally distant and unable to find joy, while Kim Se Jeong plays Park Dal Yi, a lively peddler who finds herself living a completely new life after losing her memory....
Credit: Chanel, GALAXY Corp. BIGBANG’s G-Dragon has found himself at the center of controversy following the announcement of his upcoming world tour. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UTs0r9Nqmw Recently, the K-pop icon revealed a teaser for his highly anticipated third album, titled Übermensch , much to the excitement of fans. Shortly after, he announced that his world tour would share the same name, further building anticipation among his global audience. However, the announcement quickly stirred debate online due to the historical significance of the term Übermensch and the design elements of the promotional material....
Credit: 2NE1 Instagram NewJeans and G-Dragon were among the stars congratulating 2NE1 on their concert comeback. 2NE1’s highly anticipated “2024 2NE1 Concert Welcome Back in Seoul” kicked off on the 4th at the Olympic Hall in Songpa-gu, Seoul. The legendary group delivered an electrifying performance with over 20 songs, including fan favorites like “Fire,” “Can’t Nobody,” “Falling in Love,” “I Don’t Care,” “Ugly,” “Come Back Home,” and “I Am the Best....
