Credit: YouTube “The K-star Nextdoor” Kim Bum proudly shared his close friendship with Lee Min Ho and Jung Il Woo . The recently released video on Jonathan’s “The K-star Nextdoor” channel featured guests Jung Sang Hoon , Kim Bum, and Son Woo Hyun showcasing their chemistry with host Jonathan . During the show, Jonathan mentioned to Kim Bum, “I saw that you’ve been meeting up with Jung Il Woo and Lee Min Ho during your break....
Credit: Jung Eun Chae and Kim Chung Jae’s Instagram Kim Chung Jae showed his affection for his girlfriend Jung Eun Chae in his latest Instagram post. On November 10th, Kim Chung Jae shared on his personal Instagram account that he watched the tvN weekend drama Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born . The posted photo captured Jung Eun Chae performing a powerful national opera as Moon Ok Kyung in the series....
Credit: YouTube “Kim Jung Nan” In a new episode on Kim Jung Nan’s YouTube channel, Kim Ji Hoon shared a raw and honest account of why he stepped away from the spotlight. The two reminisced about their past drama Why Did You Come to My House , with Kim Jung Nan joking, “You used to be such a pretty boy. What happened—did the military turn you into a beefcake?” Kim laughed but admitted, “No, I just got older and started tasting how bitter life can be....
Credit: Online Communities Dating rumors between Kim Jong Kook and Yoon Eun Hye have resurfaced once again. On the 9th, a post went up on an online community sharing photos of both Kim Jong Kook and Yoon Eun Hye taken at a tanning shop—on the same day, June 10th, 2008. The images appear to have been shot at the same location, sparking speculation among fans that the two may have been there together....
Credit: A police investigation has begun after the family of the late Kim Sae Ron filed lawsuits against YouTuber Lee Jin Ho for defamation and stalking, leading to a three-month ban on Lee Jin Ho streaming video content related to Kim Sae Ron and her family. On March 31st, Kwon Young Chan, head of the Korea Celebrity Suicide Prevention Association, told CBS No Cut News that the court issued a provisional order recognizing Lee Jin Ho’s stalking offense....
Credit: La Roche-Posay, LG Uplus The fallout from recent tax evasion allegations is sweeping through the Korean entertainment industry, with top stars Cha Eun Woo and Kim Seon Ho facing immediate repercussions from their corporate sponsors. Industry sources confirmed on February 6th that the advertising contract between LG Uplus and its brand ambassador, Cha Eun Woo, has officially ended. Cha had been the face of the telecom giant’s campaign since 2024....
Credit: Cuckoo China As controversy over underage relationship allegations continues to mount, Kim Soo Hyun is now facing fallout beyond Korea—with even a Chinese advertiser backing away. According to Chinese media on March 19th, Cuckoo China announced a full suspension of all promotional activities featuring Kim Soo Hyun, just 20 days after he was officially unveiled as the brand’s model. Cuckoo China made headlines earlier this month when it appointed Kim as the face of its campaign—a rare move given China’s ongoing restrictions on Korean celebrities under the Hallyu ban....
Credit: Yonhap News Gold Medalist, the entertainment agency co-founded by superstar actor Kim Soo Hyun , is facing intense scrutiny over its opaque corporate structure and shockingly low official payout figures to its artists, especially in the wake of the global success of the hit drama Queen of Tears . The controversy centers on the agency’s financial reports. According to its audit reports, Gold Medalist listed a total of only 670 million won ($495,000 USD) in “payment fees”—a category that typically represents the artists’ share of earnings—over a five-year period from 2020 to 2024....
Credit: Star Daily News Kim Soo Hyun gave a press conference at the Stanford Hotel in Seoul yesterday to address the controversy surrounding his relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron . During the 40-minute press conference, Kim Soo Hyun broke into tears as he refuted claims of dating the late Kim Sae Ron during her minor years and pressuring her over debt. However, some netizens weren’t buying it, questioning the genuineness of both his words and his emotions....
Credit: Vogue Taiwan Koo Jun Yup has broken his silence following the devastating loss of his wife, Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, revealing he’s experiencing “unbearable pain that feels like my insides are being torn apart.” Hsu passed away on April 3rd due to pneumonia complications from influenza during a trip to Japan. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Vv90cQliN8Y In an emotional Instagram post on the 6th, the Korean music star expressed his profound gratitude to those mourning his wife while addressing swirling controversies....
Credit: Lee Da In Instagram Lee Da In showed her love for her husband Lee Seung Gi in a recent Instagram update. On the 4th, Lee Da In updated her Instagram profile picture, changing it to an adorable photo of her daughter’s tiny silhouette. As the couple has been private about sharing details of their child, the update quickly caught fans’ attention. She also posted a screenshot of the playlist from Lee Seung Gi’s 20th-anniversary album With, captioning it “with ♡♡♡♡♡,” showing her support for her husband’s latest release....
Credit: Apple TV Plus Apple TV Plus’s original series Pachinko has returned with its much-anticipated second season after a two-year hiatus. Kim Min Ha continues her role as Sunja, a woman in her 30s who strives to protect her family despite losing everything, as she did in season 1. Lee Min Ho portrays Hansu, a man who will stop at nothing to protect ‘what is his’ and who becomes involved in Sunja’s family’s life....
Credit: Lee Si Young’s TikTok Channel Lee Si Young , now in her eighth month of pregnancy with her second child, has revealed a surprising health scare. In a recent TikTok video, she confessed that she was recently diagnosed with gestational diabetes. She explained her shock at the diagnosis, given her usually healthy diet. “The hospital told me to reduce vegetables and fried foods, but none of that applied to me,” she said....
Credit: Lee Yi Kyung, Jung In Sun Instagram Lee Yi Kyung turned heads with his gracious shoutout to ex-girlfriend Jung In Sun at an awards ceremony. The moment occurred at the 2024 APAN Star Awards, held at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza Art Hall on December 28th, where Lee Yi Kyung received the Excellence Award for Actor in a Mid-Length Drama for his role in tvN’s Marry My Husband ....
Credit: Lee Yi Kyung Instagram Lee Yi Kyung ‘s agency has claimed it has uncovered evidence suggesting that the woman who circulated sexual allegations about the star may have planned the accusations in advance. On November 27th, his agency Sangyoung ENT stated, “We have passed evidence to our legal representatives as there are strong suspicions that the woman premeditated her claims. The materials will be submitted to investigators to verify their authenticity....
Credit: Lotte Entertainment Ma Dong Seok is teaming up with Feelyeon Management and veteran producer Gu Seong Mok to create new drama series based on mega-hit webtoons and webnovels. Feelyeon Management, a subsidiary of Kakao Entertainment, announced a strategic alliance with Ma Dong Seok and Gu Seong Mok on July 24th. The partnership, called the “RunRun Project,” will focus on adapting popular webtoons and web novels into major drama productions....
Credit: ADOR Former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin has made it clear—she wants her position back, and it’s all for the sake of NewJeans. In a recent interview with JoongAng Ilbo, Min openly criticized HYBE following her removal from ADOR, calling it a “public execution” with no legitimate reason. She emphasized NewJeans’ success under her leadership and her role in the group’s rise. “After NewJeans debuted in 2022, ADOR turned a profit by the first quarter of 2023....
Credit: Netflix Netflix has officially greenlit Physical: 100 USA (working title). Today, Netflix announced that the U.S. version of Physical: 100 is now in production. The original Korean show made headlines worldwide for its raw, no-frills competition to find “the most perfect physique”—and now, the format is set to conquer the American market. Physical: 100 , a survival reality show where 100 of the strongest bodies battle it out for physical dominance, made history with both Season 1 and 2....
Credit: JTBC Park Bo Gum transforms into a national boxing champion in the new drama Good Boy . On August 6th, JTBC shared on their official Instagram, “South Korea’s boxing national representative, Yoon Dong Joo, won the gold medal in the men’s middleweight final. With the national anthem playing, Yoon Dong Joo stood on the podium with tears of joy. After a fierce match, he went from Asian champion to global hero, receiving cheers from the nation....
Credit: SPOTVNEWS Park Chan Wook’s latest project, The Ax (literal title) , is set to begin filming in August, with auditions already underway. The movie is based on Donald Westlake’s novel The Ax , which Park initially aimed to adapt in Hollywood back in 2017 before the production was shelved. The story was previously adapted into a film in 2005 by Spanish director Costa-Gavras under the title Le couperet ( The Ax ), and Park intends to remake this version....
