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Credit: Fantagio Cha Eun Woo has reportedly returned to his military unit after taking a scheduled leave, amid a growing tax evasion scandal. OSEN reported on January 26th that Cha took a break earlier this month and has now returned to duty. Having served for about six to seven months, this leave was likely a standard one. The timing of his break has attracted attention because it coincided with news that the National Tax Service (NTS) notified him of a tax penalty of over 20 billion won ($15 million)....

Credit: JFULL Entertainment, Fantagio, Billions, Blitzway Entertainment Male actors born in 1997 are expected to begin fulfilling their mandatory military service starting this year. Notable names such as Cha Eun Woo, Lee Jun Young, Yeo Jin Goo, and Kwak Dong Yeon are either preparing to enlist or adjusting their schedules accordingly, as they turn 27 and fall within the age range for active-duty enlistment in 2025. Cha Eun Woo has reportedly auditioned for the Army’s military band in preparation for his enlistment....

Credit: Daewon C.I., Namoo Actors, WM Entertainment Cha Seo Won and Gongchan will be starring in a new BL drama, Unintentional Love Story (literal title). Based on Phoebe’s popular manhwa of the same name, the new rom-com tells the story of two men who discover true love in a fake relationship that began with lies. Cha Seo Won will play a genius ceramic artist named Yoon Tae Joon who suddenly vanishes into thin air....

Credit: Saram Entertainment, Management S Choi Sooyoung is diving headfirst into fangirl territory—this time, as a lawyer. Se Na, dubbed “the villains’ lawyer,” has built her reputation by taking on only the most despised criminal cases. Behind closed doors, she’s a 10-year stan of the boy band Gold Boys—and when her bias is in trouble, she buries her fangirl side to defend him in court. Ra Ik, the group’s visual and lead vocalist, is a star who’s grown tired of the stage....

Credit: THEBLACKLABEL, HYBE, CAM, KOZ Entertainment The Week 20 results for the Circle Chart have been released, and several big-name artists have dominated across multiple categories. According to the Korea Music Content Association, Rosé , Bruno Mars, 10cm, Jin and BOYNEXTDOOR continued their impressive runs by claiming top spots on the charts. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EdTSIU5-lms Rosé and Bruno Mars proved their global appeal once again, as their collaboration track “APT.” extended its reign at No....

Credit: Netflix, JYP Entertainment HUNTR/X and Stray Kids headlined the winners in Week 34 of the Circle Chart. The Korea Music Content Association announced that “during week 34 (August 17th-23rd, 2025) of the Circle Chart, HUNTR/X achieved an eight-crown victory while Stray Kids secured a triple crown.” HUNTR/X, joined by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami and the KPop Demon Hunters cast, swept with the hit “Golden.” The track—part of the soundtrack for Netflix’s runaway animated phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters —ranked No....

Credit: CL ENM Clara has announced her divorce after six years of marriage. Her representatives confirmed on October 17th that the divorce was finalized by mutual agreement this past August. Clara shared a message with her supporters through her agency. “I am sorry to be delivering such unfortunate news to the many people who have shown their support,” she said, “and I sincerely apologize for causing any concern to my fans....

Credit: ADOR South Korean Court has ruled that NewJeans members must pay 1 billion won (around $730,000 USD) each if they pursue any solo activities without their agency, ADOR. On May 30th, the Seoul Central District Court’s Civil Division 52 approved ADOR’s request for what’s called an “indirect compulsory order.” This means that if the members go forward with independent promotions without the agency’s permission, they will be fined 1 billion won per person....

Credit: HIVE media corp Secret: Untold Melody has locked in its Lunar New Year 2025 release date, unveiling a first-look poster that captures the essence of young love and innocent romance. The film, a Korean remake of Taiwan’s 2008 phenomenon Secret , is set to enchant audiences this January. Secret: Untold Melody weaves a magical tale of Yu Jun and Jung Ah, whose chance encounter in a practice room on a school campus harbors a mysterious secret about time itself....

Credit: Beat Interactive With much anticipation, K-Pop boy group NEWBEAT has officially made their debut! With an electrifying Y2K debut track that stimulates all of our senses, this boy group’s unique character background story is brought to life through their exciting album tracks. The seven members, Park Minseok, Hong Minsung, Jeon Yeoyeojeong, Choi Seohyun, Kim Taeyang, Jo Yunhu, and Kim Riwoo, released their first pre-release title “JeLLo” on March 5th to spark fans’ interest and officially debuted on March 24th, 2025, under BEAT Interactive with their first full album RAW AND RAD ....

Credit: SM Entertainment After stepping away from RIIZE following personal controversy, XngHan (under SM Entertainment) is back—with a new identity and new sound. On July 31st, he officially debuts as a solo artist under the creative project XngHan & Xoul, dropping a two-track single titled Waste No Time . “I’m more excited than anything,” he said, reflecting on the moment. “I’ve always liked taking on new challenges, and as I planned this debut, I talked about how I could show something fresh with the staff—that’s how I got the idea for ‘XngHan & Xoul....

Credit: Choi Min Hwan Instagram FTISLAND’s Choi Min Hwan has addressed allegations of solicitation and sexual assault involving his ex-wife, Yulhee, through a personal statement. On November 29th, Choi Min Hwan took to Instagram, writing, “First, I sincerely apologize to the fans for causing concern because of me.” The same day, the Gangnam Police Department in Seoul concluded their investigation into Choi Min Hwan’s alleged violations of the Sexual Violence Prevention And Victims Protection Act and sexual assault....

Credit: NK Contents, AGENCY GARTEN, Noblesse Celebrities participating in candlelight protests have drawn attention amid calls for the president’s impeachment. South Korean police reported that approximately 107,000 people gathered near the National Assembly in Yeouido on December 7th to demand President Yoon’s resignation. However, protest organizers claimed the turnout was closer to one million. Among the demonstrators were several prominent figures from the entertainment industry, including actors, singers, producers, and dancers....

Credit: NEW Go Min Si is strongly pushing back against fresh school bullying accusations that surfaced online this week. On May 26th, Go Min Si’s agency, Mystic Story, released an official statement firmly denying the allegations circulating online. “These accusations are entirely untrue and based on false information,” the company said. The controversy began earlier that day, when a post titled “We are the victims of actor Go **’s school violence” began to gain traction on various online communities....

Credit: BY4M STUDIO Gong Hyo Jin shared how her husband, singer Kevin Oh , reacted to her on-screen romantic moments during an interview for her new film The People Upstairs . The actress spoke about the project and also revealed how marriage has subtly influenced her choices. When asked if her selection process has changed since tying the knot, Gong Hyo Jin admitted, “A bit, I guess. After getting married, I do find myself thinking differently when choosing projects....

Credit: YouTube@Chae Jung An TV Gong Yoo reunites with Chae Jung An on her YouTube channel “Chae Jung An TV,” reminiscing about their time filming Coffee Prince . A teaser for the episode, set to release on October 17th, gives fans a glimpse of their highly expected reunion. During the chat, Gong Yoo playfully imagined what could have happened if their characters, Choi Han Gyul (Gong Yoo) and Han Yoo Joo (Chae Jung An), ended up together....

Credit: THE STAR Park Jin Young graces the 2025 New Year edition of THE STAR magazine, crafting a distinctive winter pictorial that captures his ethereal charm, showcasing his evolution between boyhood and manhood. Fresh from completing his mandatory military service, Park opened up about his experience: “It’s not easy for someone to wait a year and a half. I wanted to say thank you once again for consistently sending messages of love....

Credit: CJ ENM Ha Ji Won has pulled off a major real estate success, reportedly earning a massive profit from the sale of her building in Seoul’s trendy Sungsu-dong. In November, the actress sold the property for 18.5 billion KRW, a building she originally purchased in March 2020 for 10 billion KRW (approx. 6.8 million USD) under her agency, Haewadal Entertainment. The building spans from one basement floor to eight floors above ground, sitting on a 257㎡ lot with a total floor area of 998㎡....

Credit: Han Ga In’s YouTube Channel Han Ga In discussed the circumstances surrounding her recent hospitalization while amusingly referencing her look-alike, Kim Dong Jun . On Thursday, her YouTube channel, Han Ga In is Free , featured a video titled “Han Ga In’s Final Meeting with Her Doppelgänger Kim Dong Jun (Hospitalization Vlog).” In the video, Han Ga In appears slightly flustered as the crew enters her hospital room. “Is this for real?...

Credit: YouTube “Phoenix TV” Former Super Junior sensation Han Geng has stunned fans with his latest appearance, showcasing a dramatic change. In a recent interview video shared on the “Phoenix TV” YouTube channel, fans saw a new side of Han Geng, distinct from his idol days. He now sports a shorter hairstyle and carries a more reflective expression, showcasing a different, more mature aspect from his earlier polished image....