Credit: JTBC The Nice Guy is bringing together Lee Dong Wook and Lee Sung Kyung in a tender reunion filled with first love memories. JTBC’s new series The Nice Guy is an emotional noir that follows Park Seok Cheol (Lee Dong Wook), the eldest son of a three-generation gangster family with a surprisingly tender heart, and his first love, Kang Mi Young (Lee Sung Kyung), an aspiring singer chasing her dreams....
Credit: JTBC JTBC’s Friday drama The Nice Guy is proving to be more than just a domestic hit; it’s now turning heads across the globe. According to FlixPatrol, The Nice Guy hit No. 6 worldwide and No. 2 in Korea on Disney Plus TV Shows as of August 6th, highlighting its growing international buzz. Credit: Flixpatrol Credit: Flixpatrol The series stars Lee Dong Wook as Park Seok Cheol, the unexpectedly romantic eldest son of a powerful gangster family, and Lee Sung Kyung as Kang Mi Young, his first love who dreams of becoming a singer....
Credit: BPM Entertainment Lee Seung Gi ‘s father-in-law and his associates have been sent to trial for manipulating the stock prices of three KOSDAQ-listed companies and unlawfully profiting around 20 billion won ($14.3 million). On May 15th, the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office announced that a total of 13 individuals had been indicted, including 8 who were arrested, on charges including of the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act....
Credit: tvN Lee Yi Kyung is once again at the center of a storm as the woman behind the allegations—a German national identified as A—has resurfaced to restate her claims. A appeared in a phone interview on November 26th with the YouTube celebrity gossip “Behind Master”, insisting that “everything is true.” She said she first contacted Lee Yi Kyung in February of last year after watching one of his dramas and sending him an Instagram DM....
Credit: Netflix Netflix unveiled a special teaser poster for Squid Game Season 3 on January 1st. The teaser poster features Young Hee, the iconic motion-sensing doll used in the Squid Games, and Cheol Su, a mysterious new character introduced in a surprise post-credits scene at the end of Season 2. Young Hee became a chilling symbol of the show’s brutal games and played a key role in Season 2, signaling the start of another deadly competition....
Credit: SBS Plus Myung Se Bin opened up about her struggles following her divorce during an episode of SBS Plus and E Channel’s Because I’m Solo (literal title), which aired on December 3rd. The show featured Myung Se Bin camping in Yangyang, Gangwon Province, alongside close friend Kang Rae Yeon, as the two engaged in a candid conversation about life and challenges. Reflecting on her past, Myung Se Bin shared, “I got divorced in my 30s, and I didn’t think it would affect my work....
Credit: Plus M Entertainment Na Hong Jin is back—and he’s bringing an ambitious new vision with him. The acclaimed director unveiled the first teaser poster for his upcoming feature Hope , slated to hit theaters in summer 2026. Unlike traditional key art, the teaser poster is a direct still from the film itself—capturing a breathtaking moment of a rider on horseback reaching out to save a young man from aliens in the depths of a dense forest....
Credit: SBS Nam Yoon Su is looking back on the days when he and Cha Eun Woo were the dual heartthrobs of Hanlim Arts School. On the August 5th episode of SBS’s Dolsing Fourmen , mixed martial arts fighter Choo Sung Hoon, actor Nam Yoon Su, and singer Park Ji Hyun joined as guests. Host Lee Sang Min kicked things off by asking Nam about his “King Uija” nickname from his school days—meaning the most popular guy on campus....
Credit: Nana’s Instagram Police have arrested the 30-year-old man who broke into Nana ‘s home, and he has now revealed his motive for the crime. The Uijeongbu District Court issued an arrest warrant for the suspect on charges of armed robbery resulting in injury on November 17th. The suspect is accused of breaking into Nana’s luxury villa in Gyeonggi Province around 6 AM on the 15th. He reportedly climbed a ladder to the veranda and entered through an unlocked door....
Credit: Netflix Netflix has experienced a substantial increase in its revenue in South Korea, with a boost of approximately 50 billion KRW (approximately 36 million USD) last year, attributed largely to the popularity of the hit series The Glory and the implementation of paid account sharing. According to the 2023 audit report by Netflix Services Korea, the company’s revenue in the South Korean market was about 823.34 billion KRW (595 million USD), marking a significant rise from the previous year....
Credit: Netflix Director Jung Jong Yeon, known for hits variety shows like Great Escape and Girls’ High School Mystery Class , is back with a new Netflix variety show, Agents of Mystery . On the 21st, Netflix unveiled the teaser poster and trailer for Agents of Mystery . The show features Lee Yong Jin , John Park , Lee Eun Ji , Hyeri , Kim Do Hoon , and Karina as they investigate and solve mysterious, scientifically inexplicable cases....
Credit: HommeGirls NewJeans has made history as the first K-pop artist to appear on the cover of the American fashion magazine HommeGirls . On October 17, HommeGirls unveiled photos and articles featuring NewJeans (Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein) as the cover stars of its Fall/Winter 2024 issue (Volume 12) through its official social media and website. For the cover, NewJeans exuded stylish charm with chic, plaid-patterned outfits, showcasing their signature adorable visuals....
Credit: ‘Le Grand Maison Paris’ Ok Taecyeon is set to make his return to the big screen in the Japanese film Le Grand Maison Paris . On June 18th, Ok Taecyeon’s agency, 51K, announced, “Ok Taecyeon will appear in the Japanese film ‘Le Grand Maison Paris.’ We ask for your interest and support,” raising anticipation for the film. Le Grand Maison Paris is a film adaptation of the popular 2019 Japanese TBS drama Le Grand Maison Tokyo ....
Credit: Park Bo Gum Instagram Park Bo Gum just reunited with his Reply 1988 co-star Hyeri —and fans spotted the beloved drama couple going for a morning run together in Taiwan. On December 8th, Park Bo Gum posted several photos on Instagram, writing, “On that moonlit night in Kaohsiung, every moment we laughed and responded together was truly joyful. Thank you for the wonderful memories.” The photos show Park Bo Gum during his visit to Kaohsiung for the 2025 Asia Artist Awards (AAA)....
Credit: Netflix, GILSTORYENT Park Bo Gum has been cast in the upcoming historical feature Mongyudowondo (“Dream of Strolling in a Peach Garden”, literal title), taking on the role of Prince Anpyeong. According to film industry sources on August 14th, the actor will portray the Joseon-era prince at the center of the story. The film is inspired by the real-life 1447 landscape painting of the same name by master artist An Kyon....
Credit: Netflix Park Ji Hoon returns as Yeon Si Eun in Weak Hero Class 2 , which premieres May 25th. Speaking at the series press conference held at Hotel Naru Seoul, the actor shared, “This season, I really tried to deliver more explosive action and deeper emotion.” “I focused on enhancing my eye acting,” he said. “I didn’t want to show one-dimensional emotions like ‘sad’ or ‘angry’ in front of the camera....
Credit: tvN YouTuber Haetnim (Haetnim the Short Mouth) has stepped down from tvN’s Amazing Saturday (DoReMi Market) amid allegations linked to the so-called “Injection Aunt,” marking the third cast exit tied to the controversy. On December 19th, the show’s production team said they would respect Haetnim’s decision to halt activities and confirmed she will not participate in future recordings. They added there are currently no plans to bring in new members....
Credit: SALT Entertainment Park Shin Hye is headed to You Quiz on the Block . According to reports on the 23rd, Park Shin Hye has recently confirmed her appearance on the hit talk-variety show. Filming is scheduled to take place sometime in January 2026, and the broadcast date will be announced following the shoot. The appearance comes as Park prepares for her highly anticipated return to television with tvN’s new weekend drama Undercover Miss Hong, which premieres January 17th....
Love Scout (1/3) The first drama to kick off 2025 is Love Scout , starring Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk . The show follows the romance between a workaholic CEO of a headhunting company and her secretary, who’s not only incredibly good at his job but also warm and thoughtful. Fans have been buzzing with excitement over the potential chemistry between the two stars ever since the casting was announced....
Credit: Rosé Instagram BLACKPINK’s Rosé has written her name on Billboard history with her hit song “APT.” Billboard announced on February 10th that “Rosé and Bruno Mars’ ‘APT.’ claims a record-breaking 15th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart.” They continued, “The team-up, which in November debuted as the stars’ second leader each on the list, one-ups Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ for the longest command in the chart’s four-year-plus history....
