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Credit: Online Communities, J Wide Company Co., Ltd., JUST Entertainment Choo Young Woo ’s father has been revealed as Choo Seung Il, a top model from the 1990s, while his mother is also a former model, Kang Sung Jin. Xports News reported on January 8th that Choo Seung Il rose to fame as one of the leading models of the 1990s, alongside Cha Seung Won. His mother, Kang Sung Jin, is also a fashion model three years older than Choo Seung Il....

Celebrities often shine not only in their primary professions but also possess hidden talents that highlight their creativity. While many artists excel in singing or acting, some go beyond their main roles to showcase impressive skills in arts and crafts. Here’s a look at several artists known for their creative pursuits, highlighting their unique contributions. Suzy Credit: Youtube@MANAGEMENTSOOP Suzy , originally a member of the K-pop girl group Miss A member, has transitioned into a successful acting career....

Credit: Newways Company Boy group ASC2NT , who debuted back in May of 2024 with their first single album, Expecting Tomorrow, have announced their official comeback with a third album and surprised fans with a tour announcement. After reworking their member line-up and making new changes, the group is ready to appear on the stage this July with Conversion Part. 2 BLOOMED. The boys Karam, Jay, Reon, and Kyle are very active in promoting and interacting with their international fans and delighted them with the list of cities they will visit for their Asian Tour....

Credit: HYBE, YG, JYP and KEYEAST Co., Ltd. HYBE Chairman Bang Si Hyuk saw his stock wealth soar by over 500 billion won ($350 million) in the first quarter of this year, cementing his status as the wealthiest celebrity shareholder in Korea. In contrast, JYP’s COO Park Jin Young experienced a sharp decline in his stock value, losing nearly 45 billion won ($31.5 million). According to the Korea Exchange, Bang’s stock assets rose from 2....

Credit: DGK Bechdel Day 2025 has announced its Bechdel Choice 10, spotlighting 10 Korean series that excelled in gender-equal storytelling over the past year. The lineup features SBS’s Good Partner , JTBC’s Miss Night and Day , tvN’s Our Unwritten Seoul , U+tv’s Friendly Rivalry , JTBC’s The Tale of Lady Ok , MBC’s Doubt , tvN’s Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born , JTBC’s A Virtuous Business , Netflix’s When Life Gives You Tangerines , and Disney Plus’ Hyper Knife ....

Credit: CORTIS’s Instagram Big Hit Music will launch its first new boy group in six years, CORTIS, on August 18th. Expectations are sky-high for the group to carry on the company’s legacy of success following BTS and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. The buzz surrounding CORTIS isn’t just about their famous label. Marketed as a “Young Creator Crew,” the group is composed of self-producing idols who are all actively involved in their own songwriting, composing, choreography and even video production....

Credit: CJ ENM, NEW, PLUS M The nominations for the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards were announced today. Director Park Chan Wook’s critically acclaimed drama No Other Choice emerged as the frontrunner, scoring an impressive 12 nominations. Following closely behind is The Ugly , which earned 10 nominations. The historical epic Harbin picked up 8 nominations, while My Daughter Is a Zombie and HI-FIVE each landed 6, creating a well-balanced field of contenders....

Credit: Big Hit Music Prosecutors have filed a summary order against BTS member Suga for allegedly driving an electric scooter under the influence. On September 10th, the Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office confirmed that Suga had been charged with violating the Road Traffic Act (drunk driving) and issued a summary order. A summary order is typically requested in cases where the offense is considered minor. It allows the court to impose fines or penalties without proceeding to a formal trial....

Credit: BANGTAN TV BTS member Jin recently displayed his caring side during a heartwarming encounter with a 3-year-old boy. On Tuesday, the official BTS YouTube channel released a video titled “Don’t Watch This If You Don’t Want to Marry Jin,” which featured a segment called Run Jin. In the video, Jin embarked on his first-ever blind date, but with a twist. He nervously admitted, “I shouldn’t go on blind dates....

Lee Chul Woo Still Clearing His Name in Jung Joon Young’s Chatroom Case Credit: SM Entertainment Lee Chul Woo is still working to clear his name in connection with the so-called Jung Joon Young chatroom. “I once again tell you that I was not part of Jung Joon Young’s chatroom,” he stated on May 20th. Lee Chul Woo explained his involvement in a different chatroom, saying, “The chatroom I’m mentioned in was for a variety show back in 2016....

Credit: KGMA The 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA) is shaping up to be one of the biggest K-pop celebrations of the year, with an A-list roster of presenters now confirmed. On September 19th, the KGMA Organizing Committee announced that the two-day event—set for November 14th and 15th at Inspire Arena in Jung-gu, Incheon—will feature a dazzling array of actors taking the stage as award presenters. The lineup includes Kang Tae Oh, Gong Seung Yeon, Kwon Yul, Kim Dan, Kim Do Yeon, Kim Do Hoon, Kim Min Seok, Kim Yo Han, Moon Chae Won, Park Se Wan, Bae Hyun Sung, Byeon Woo Seok, Seo Eun Soo, Shin Seung Ho, Ahn Hyo Seop, Um Tae Goo, Yeonwoo, Ong Seong Wu, Yoon Gai, Lee Sul, Lee Se Young, Lee Yeol Eum, Lee Joo Yeon, Jung Joon Won, Chae Seo An, Choi Sooyoung, Choi Yoon Ji, Choo Young Woo, and Hayoung....

Credit: X ASTRO member and actor Cha Eun Woo was selected as the lead trainee at his Army training graduation, drawing attention with his commanding salute and powerful voice. Onlookers said the scene felt like “something straight out of a movie.” According to attendees, on September 2nd, Cha Eun Woo took the podium at the Army Training Center in Nonsan, Chungnam, leading his fellow trainees with spirited chants as the company representative....

Credit: Fantagio Videos featuring Cha Eun Woo have been removed from an official South Korean military channel as scrutiny over his alleged tax issues continues to grow. On January 28th, videos starring Cha Eun Woo were quietly switched to private on “KFN Plus,” a YouTube channel operated by the Defense Media Agency. The move comes amid mounting allegations that he may have evaded hundreds of billions of won in taxes....

Credit: Wavve As Cho Jin Woong announced his retirement after revelations that he had been involved in juvenile crime in his youth, a former high-school underclassman has stepped forward with a striking claim: he remembers Cho as “closer to a bullying victim than an aggressor.” On December 9th, a post titled “I remember Cho Jin Woong’s high school days” spread quickly across social media. The writer A recalled meeting Cho—then known as Cho Won Joon—in 1995 through the school theater club....

Credit: KBS2 Choi Ji Woo revealed her close friendship with Kim Tae Hee on the June 30th episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show The Return of Superman . On the show, Choi Ji Woo, comedian Ahn Young Mi , former fencing athlete Kim Junho, and rapper BewhY shared their parenting experiences and the joys of raising their sons and daughters. Choi Ji Woo first opened up about her thoughts on having a son....

Credit: FABLE COMPANY, IEUM# SBS has confirmed Choi Woo Shik and Jung So Min as the leads for their highly anticipated romantic comedy Would You Marry Me (literal title), slated to air in the latter half of 2025. The series follows a 90-day fake marriage survival story between two individuals vying for a luxury newlywed housing prize. Choi Woo Shik takes on the role of Kim Woo Joo, the fourth-generation heir and promising marketing team leader of Myungsundang, Korea’s first-ever confectionery with an 80-year history....

Credit: Netflix, SM Entertainment Week 37 of the Circle Chart saw major wins from HUNTR/X, Haechan, and Lim Young Woong, with multiple artists taking home top honors across categories. According to the Korea Music Content Association, covering September 7th–13th, HUNTR/X and Haechan each captured four crowns, while Lim Young Woong secured two. HUNTR/X, along with EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami, and the KPop Demon Hunters cast, clinched the No. 1 spot on the Global K-Pop, Digital (Circle Index 23,579,497), Streaming, and Karaoke charts with “Golden....

Credit: Rose’s Youtube Channel Circle Chart, formerly known as the Gaon Chart, has released its rankings for the 43rd week of 2024 (October 20th-26th). This week saw a strong performance from artists such as Rosé , Bruno Mars and aespa . According to the Korea Music Content Association, which operates the Circle Chart, Rosé and Bruno Mars topped eight charts with their new song “APT.” The duo topped the Global K-pop Chart, Digital Chart (Circle Index: 51,445,270), Download Chart, Streaming Chart, BGM Chart, V-Coloring Chart, Belltone Chart, and Call Connect Tone Chart....

Credit: Claudia Kim Instagram Claudia Kim recently opened up about her striking red carpet appearance at the Busan International Film Festival and the story behind her eye-catching dress. In an interview for the new film A Normal Family , Kim reflected on the festival and her memorable outfit. A Normal Family is a suspense drama centered around two families whose lives are upended when they discover CCTV footage of their children committing a crime....

Credit: Coupang Play Coupang Play has unveiled a special poster and first trailer for its upcoming series Newtopia , promising a fresh spin on the zombie genre with a distinctive romantic comedy flavor. The streaming platform’s new original series follows the story of Jae Yoon, a soldier, and Young Joo, his girlfriend waiting for his military service to end (known as “gomsin” in Korea), as they desperately try to reach each other across zombie-infested Seoul....