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Credit: SM Entertainment, VARO Entertainment YoonA and Lee Chae Min have spoken out about the finale of tvN’s hit fantasy rom-com Bon Appétit, Your Majesty —and the possibility of a second season. The drama, which ended its run on September 28th, followed a top chef Yeon Ji Young (YoonA) who time-slips into the past and crosses paths with Lee Heon (Lee Chae Min), a tyrant king gifted with an absolute palate....

Credit: tvN tvN’s weekend drama Bon Appétit, Your Majesty reached new heights with its sixth episode on September 7th, as YoonA and Lee Chae Min ’s romance shifted into sweet but charged territory. Episode 6 recorded a peak of 15.1% in the Seoul metropolitan area and 14.5% nationwide, setting a new series high and ranking No. 1 across all channels in its time slot. The story followed court chef Yeon Ji Young (YoonA) as she impressed Ming envoys with her inventive macarons, sparking a high-stakes cooking duel....

Credit: Naver Series, tvN 6The tvN drama Bon Appétit, Your Majesty concluded its run earlier this year , leaving a lasting buzz among viewers. The series captivated audiences with its unique time-slip concept, where a modern-day chef finds herself thrown back in time to serve a tyrant. The show achieved massive popularity by offering a rich mix of history, mouthwatering culinary scenes and a sweet romance. This success has sparked renewed interest in the original web novel with fans now eagerly demanding a second season to the novel and drama adaptation....

Credit: SBS Episode 9 of SBS’s Dynamite Kiss , which aired on December 10th and hit a nationwide 6.4% rating (peaking at 7.5%), finally pushed its central romance past the breaking point—and straight into its first real kiss. The episode also delivered a major romantic turning point. After discovering that Go Da Rim (played by Ahn Eun Jin ) was neither married nor a mother, Gong Ji Hyuk ( Jang Ki Yong ) finally stopped holding back—and confessed his feelings with a dramatic, “Don’t go....

Credit: MTN STAR Nam Yoon Su , the lead actor in TVING’s upcoming LGBTQ+ drama Love in the Big City , addressed criticism with a calm and positive outlook during a press conference held on October 16th at CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall in Seoul. Love in the Big City features Nam Yoon Su portraying a character navigating love through different relationships in his twenties and thirties. Discussing his role, Nam shared his approach: “I thought a lot about how to show love for a friend, a mother, and a lover....

Credit: tvN As year-end tallies roll in from major networks and ratings agencies, tvN’s Queen of Tears has emerged as the undisputed champion of Korean television in 2024. According to Good Data Corporation’s content engagement analysis tracking TV and OTT platforms from January 1st to December 8th, Queen of Tears topped this year’s buzz rankings. The metric combines data from news coverage, blog posts, YouTube engagement, and other social media interactions....

Credit: Netflix Netflix has unveiled a glimpse into the much-anticipated Squid Game Season 2, releasing character posters and a video featuring cast members discussing their roles. The series, which captivated global audiences, returns with high stakes, new faces, and familiar tensions. Lee Jung Jae reprises his role as Seong Gi Hun, who, according to the actor, is driven by “a strong sense of purpose to make the chance.” He elaborated, “I think that became the biggest motivation for the transformation Gi Hun went through compared to season 1....

Credit: MBC Seo Kang Jun is proving his worth as a leading man in MBC’s latest primetime offering. The versatile actor has captivated audiences in just two episodes of the Friday-Saturday drama Undercover High School , portraying Jung Hae Sung, a character who smoothly transitions between a National Intelligence Service agent and a high school student. In the February 22nd episode, Jung’s mission to recover Emperor Gojong’s gold bullion leads him to infiltrate Byungmun High School’s old building....

Following Queen of Tears , Lovely Runner , and now Love Next Door , viewers are left dizzy from these three intense love stories in a row. This captivating series highlights the incredible chemistry and outstanding performances of the actors, as well as the script and direction, all coming together to create something truly remarkable. Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won Credit: tvN Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won brought laughter, tears and emotions to their roles as a married couple in Queen of Tears ....

Credit: Dyson, Varo Entertainment, Fantagio, The Coca Cola Company In South Korea’s massive advertising industry, a few key stars dominate everything. Right now, four celebrities are at the top of every brand’s wish list, getting flooded with offers for everything from skincare and snacks to banking and big tech. These are the A-list stars that everyone is talking about. (Note: Some brands listed may no longer be part of active campaigns....

Credit: PRADA, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren Milan was the place to be this weekend as celebrities flocked to the city for Milan Men’s Fashion Week. From Ralph Lauren’s return after 20 years to Prada’s minimalist show, K-pop stars took center stage. Here is a look at the week through the experiences of NCT’s Mark, Jung Hae In, Byeon Woo Seok, aespa’s Karina and MEOVV’s Gawon. Mark at Ralph Lauren Credit: Mark’s Instagram...

We all love a fantastic K-Drama kiss scene! Filled with tension, fluttering hearts, and sometimes unexpected scenarios, K-Dramas have a remarkable way of telling love stories that are irresistible and desirable all at once. While we love it when a male lead takes charge and woos over the heroine, sometimes we need to shake things up and evoke some change too. Have you ever wondered which female leads took the reigns and initiated the first kiss?...

Credit: Han So Hee Instagram Amid swirling rumors of a romance, the past connections between Han So Hee and Ryu Jun Yeo l have captured the attention of fans worldwide. The speculation ignited on March 15th, following accounts from a Japanese netizen who posted about witnessing the duo cozying up at a luxury hotel pool in Hawaii. In response to the burgeoning gossip, Han So Hee’s agency, 9ato Entertainment, released a statement, saying, “Han So Hee is currently on vacation....

Credit: BigHit Music Is Bang Si Hyuk ‘s “six-year cycle” about to deliver again? After launching BTS in 2013 and TOMORROW X TOGETHER in 2019, BigHit Music—founded by HYBE chairman and producer Bang Si Hyuk (a.k.a. Hitman Bang)—is preparing to unveil a brand-new boy group on August 18th. Dubbed NEW TEAM (working name), this five-member crew isn’t just here to sing and dance—they’re creators in their own right. BigHit is calling them a Young Creator Crew, spotlighting a new kind of “producer idols” who can write, compose, choreograph, and even contribute to visual content like videography....

Credit: DGK The Directors Guild of Korea (DGK) published a list of ten titles that a jury had found to have successfully met the requirements of the Bechdel Test on August 6th. The titles on the list include the commercial films Smugglers , Picnic , Citizen of a Kind and Sleep , and the indie titles A Letter from Kyoto , The Dream Songs, The Ripple , The Hill of Secrets , Jeong Sun and Hail to Hell....

Credit: Mimi Tohmé’s Instagram BLACKPINK’s Jennie joined The Weeknd for his birthday party. Jewelry designer Mimi Tohmé posted some sweet snaps on her Instagram Sunday, showing her and BLACKPINK’s Jennie posing glam at The Weeknd’s birthday party. Both were spotted looking chic in black dresses, with Jennie giving Mimi a friendly hug in the pics. The party reportedly went down on February 16th at the Los Angeles Theater in Downtown LA....

Credit: Star News BoA ‘s agency SM Entertainment released an official statement on April 11th announcing that they will be taking legal action against malicious commenters. The statement reads as follows: “A recent surge in online harassment targeting our artist has come to our attention. This includes the spread of false information, malicious insults, and slander across social media platforms, video-sharing sites and online communities. We are taking decisive action by partnering with legal experts and external advisors to file comprehensive lawsuits domestically and internationally....

Credit: Bruno Mars Instagram Bruno Mars made a surprise appearance at BLACKPINK ’s world tour stop in Los Angeles. On July 12th and 13th (local time), BLACKPINK held their “BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR DEADLINE IN LOS ANGELES” at SoFi Stadium. The show made headlines worldwide—not just for the record-breaking turnout, but for the unexpected guest on the final night: Bruno Mars. Fans went wild when Mars joined Rosé onstage to perform their global hit collab “APT....

Credit: HYBE BTS is already breaking records months before their official return. The global superstars’ upcoming album, ARIRANG , has surpassed 2 million pre-saves on Spotify in just four days, making them the first K-pop act, Asian artist or group in history to achieve this milestone. Pre-saves surged from 564,000 on day one to over 2.02 million by day four following the launch of pre-orders on January 16th. Ahead of the album’s release on March 20th , members RM , Jimin and V shared messages about recapturing the energy of their debut days, building anticipation for the 14-track project and subsequent world tour....

Credit: J-Hope Instagram BTS member J-Hope has made headlines for purchasing two luxury apartments in Seoul, entirely in cash. According to a report by BizHankook on the 3rd, J-Hope recently bought a penthouse in the upscale neighborhood of Seobinggo-dong, Yongsan, Seoul, for 12 billion KRW (approximately 9 million USD). He paid the full amount in cash. A month later, he went on to purchase another unit directly below the penthouse....