Seo Ye Ji Breaks 8

Credit: TV Chosun Seo Ye Ji is making her long-awaited comeback to variety television. The appearance marks her first variety show in approximately eight years, following her 2017 guest spot on JTBC’s Knowing Bros . The actress made a surprise appearance in the preview for TV Chosun’s Huh Young Man’s Food Travel that aired on the 23rd. The teaser showed Seo traveling to Wonju in Gangwon Province with renowned comic artist Huh Young Man....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 266 words · James Pults

Shinee’S Taemin Responds To Dating Rumors Involving No:Ze

Credit: SM Entertainment, KiDAS ENTERTAINMENT Taemin has officially denied rumors of a romantic relationship with dancer no:ze, stating that the speculation is “not true.” On April 17th, Taemin’s agency Big Planet Made released an official statement addressing the matter. “We ask for your understanding regarding the delayed response due to Taemin’s busy schedule,” the agency said. “Taemin and no:ze are close colleagues who have worked together for a long time....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 279 words · Paul Berry

Snl Korea Mocks Kaist “Gagging” Incident, References Yoon’S Support For Satire

Credit: Coupang Play Coupang Play’s Saturday Night Live Korea ( SNL Korea ) used humor to address the controversial incident at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and President Yoon Seok Yeol’s previous statements on satire. The episode featured comedian Kim Min Kyo impersonating President Yoon. Referencing the March 1st Independence Movement, he emphasized the importance of freedom, stating, “Our ancestors fought for freedom 105 years ago during the March 1st Movement....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 325 words · Mary Burton

Son Heung Min Lifts First Major Trophy; His Police Statement In Blackmail Case Revealed

Credit: Son Heung Min’s Instagram Son Heung Min has submitted a written statement to police in connection with an ongoing blackmail case involving a woman identified as Yang. According to MBC on May 21st, Son submitted the statement to Gangnam Police Station last week as part of the investigation. In it, he confirmed that he arrived in Korea on May 23rd last year to prepare for the second round of the North and Central America World Cup qualifiers, and that he met Yang between May 31st and June 1st....

January 19, 2026 · 1 min · 189 words · Angela Wooten

Son Ye Jin Shares Candid Moment She Knew Hyun Bin Was The One

Credit: iMBC Son Ye Jin candidly revealed the moment she decided to marry Hyun Bin during a Mega Talk session at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival on the 6th. When asked about her decision to marry Hyun Bin, the questioner noted, “Son Ye Jin is the actress people most want to see in person, and Hyun Bin is the same for actors. I thought it was such a blessing that you two were tying the knot....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 262 words · Susan Hubbard

Son Ye Jin Stuns In All

Credit: Son Ye Jin Instagram Son Ye Jin captivated fans with her elegant arrival in Venice, dressed in a striking black gown as she heads to the 82nd Venice International Film Festival. The star, married to Hyun Bin, surprised followers by revealing a sudden social media hiccup just before her departure. On August 28th, Son Ye Jin shared photos from Venice on her Instagram, writing: “My schedule starts today. Venice is such a beautiful city!...

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 254 words · Alfonso Hubbard

Son Ye Jin, Kim Yoo Jung And More To Attend Busan International Film Festival Actors’ House Program

Credit: BH ENT, MSteam ENT, Office nino Co., Ltd, awesome.ent The 30th Busan International Film Festival has unveiled the star-studded lineup for its popular Actors’ House program. The series of live talks, which features intimate conversations with some of Asia’s biggest stars, will welcome Lee Byung Hun, Son Ye Jin, Kazunari Ninomiya and Kim Yoo Jung this year. Actors’ House is one of BIFF’s signature events, giving audiences a rare opportunity to hear A-list actors speak candidly about their craft, careers, and personal journeys....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 404 words · Patrick Silvera

Son Ye Jin’S $17M Property Sits Empty, Costing Her $35K Monthly Interest

Credit: MSTeam Entertainment, Naver Map Son Ye Jin ’s 24.4 billion won ($17 million) investment in a Gangnam building hasn’t panned out as hoped—the property remains vacant with no tenants secured despite recent renovations. The commercial building in Seoul, which Son Ye Jin purchased in 2022 for 24.4 billion won, is reportedly still unoccupied. Although the building was recently expanded, it hasn’t attracted any tenants and left her with a monthly interest payment of about 50 million won ($35,000) to cover the loan....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 356 words · Virgil Aguilar

Suzy And Lee Do Hyun’S Unpaid Cameo Steals The Spotlight In Urban Zakapa’S ‘Stay’

Credit: ‘Stay’ MV Suzy and Lee Do Hyun starred in Urban Zakapa’s new music video “Stay”—completely without pay. The video dropped yesterday, showcasing the pair’s emotional chemistry in the R&B trio’s latest release. Blending elements of pop, R&B, ballad, and modern rock, “Stay” captures the group’s signature soulful sound. During the album listening event held at Ilji Art Hall in Seoul’s Gangnam district, member Jo Hyun Ah explained how the star-studded collaboration came together....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 288 words · Mattie Laird

The 29Th Busan International Film Festival To Hold Special Program Dedicated To Late Lee Sun Kyun

Credit: Showbox, Jeonwonsa Film Co., MK Pictures, Warner Brothers Korea The 29th Busan International Film Festival will be holding a special program dedicated to the late actor Lee Sun Kyun . The festival will be screening six of his representative works and hosting a special talk. Furthermore, the late actor has been selected as the recipient of this year’s Korea Cinema Award. The Korea Cinema Award is given to a film professional who has elevated the status of Korean cinema and contributed to its global growth....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 364 words · Kareem Shipley

The Boyz Confirms July Comeback Without Ju Haknyeon, Reactions Pour In

Credit: One Hundred Label THE BOYZ is moving forward with their comeback as a 9-member group, minus Ju Haknyeon . According to insiders, THE BOYZ are in the final stages of preparing for their new album, with a July comeback now officially confirmed. This marks their first release since Ju Haknyeon’s removal from group activities. In March, the group’s eldest member Sangyeon enlisted in the military, and with Ju Haknyeon out, THE BOYZ will now promote with nine members....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 303 words · Cynthia Seger

Viral Video Claiming Blackpink’S Lisa Entered Hotel With Frédéric Arnault Draws Skepticism

Credit: Lisa Instagram, Tag Heuer Rumors surrounding BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Frédéric Arnault have lingered for more than a year, but a new viral clip has reignited the conversation. Speculation about a possible relationship between Lisa and Frédéric Arnault has followed the pair through repeated public sightings, with even fellow celebrities occasionally fueling curiosity. Neither Lisa nor Arnault has ever publicly addressed the rumors, leaving fans to read between the lines....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 304 words · Kenneth Downs

Will Kim Soo Hyun & Kim Ji Won’S ‘Queen Of Tears’ Be The Next ‘Crash Landing On You’?

Credit: iMBC In a highly anticipated collaboration, Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won team up under the pen of Park Ji Eun, the mastermind behind rom-com classics like Crash Landing on You and My Love from the Star . The new drama, Queen of Tears , promises to captivate audiences both domestically and internationally, raising the bar set by the global phenomenon Crash Landing on You . In hopes to reach that bar, or maybe even go beyond it, the cast promised to do a “big bow challenge” if it meets their high expectations....

January 19, 2026 · 3 min · 509 words · Lauren Griffiths

Will Kim Soo Hyun Return With ‘Knock

Credit: Disney Plus Roughly three months after allegations involving Kim Soo Hyun and the late Kim Sae Ron first surfaced in March, public attention around the case is shifting, with discussions now focusing on the lack of conclusive evidence and questions over the credibility of some claims. Initial claims, made by Kim Sae Ron’s family and the YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute (also known as HoverLab Inc.), alleged that Kim Soo Hyun had been in a relationship with Kim Sae Ron starting in 2016, when she was 15, and that it continued for six years....

January 19, 2026 · 3 min · 553 words · Katherine Gunn

Yoo Yeon Seok And Chae Soo Bin To Play Publicity Couple In New Mbc Drama By ‘Melancholia’ Writer

Credit: KingKong by Starship MBC has just greenlit a captivating new Friday-Saturday drama, The Number You Have Dialed (literal title), confirming the casting of Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin as the leads. This series, inspired by a popular web novel, revolves around a publicity couple who barely speak to each other. Their routine life takes a dramatic turn when they receive a threatening call from a kidnapper....

January 19, 2026 · 2 min · 301 words · Helen Spicer

‘Crypto Man’ Director Sheds Tears Remembering Late Song Jae Rim

Credit: iMBC’s YouTube Director Hyun Hae Ri couldn’t hold back tears during the press screening for her film Crypto Man . The screening was attended by the director herself, along with actors Ahn Woo Yeon, Min Sung Wook, Cha Jung Won and So Hee Jung. Crypto Man is a crime thriller based on the true story of the devastating cryptocurrency crash that wiped out billions in investor funds. The film features the late Song Jae Rim in his final role....

January 18, 2026 · 2 min · 230 words · Patricia Fair

‘My Dearest Nemesis’ Drops Character Stills: From Office Battles To Secret Figurine Collections

Credit: tvN tvN has dropped the first look at Moon Ga Young and Choi Hyun Wook in My Dearest Nemesis . The series, which promises a fresh spin on office romance with an otaku twist, adapts Hye Jin Yang’s popular Naver webtoon under the helm of Delightfully Deceitful director Lee Soo Hyun and writer Kim Soo Yeon. The series stars Moon Ga Young as Baek Soo Jung, a ruthless department head notorious for being a “director killer,” alongside Choi Hyun Wook as Ban Joo Yeon, a chaebol heir harboring a secret passion for action figures....

January 18, 2026 · 2 min · 379 words · Anita Zimmerman

‘Pyramid Game’ Episodes 1

Credit: TVING TVING’s original series Pyramid Game premiered its first four episodes on February 29th, captivating viewers with its gripping portrayal of a twisted high school society and the harrowing journey of a student’s fight against injustice. The series centers on Sung Suji (played by Kim Ji Yeon ), a transfer student who arrives at Baekyeon Girls’ High School and discovers a dark underbelly in her new class: a ruthless “pyramid game” that dictates the social hierarchy through a monthly secret voting system....

January 18, 2026 · 1 min · 137 words · Richard Moseley

‘Should We Just Go With It?’ Ahn Eun Jin And Dex On All Those Dating Questions

Credit: YouTube Channel 117 Ahn Eun Jin and Dex revealed that friends and fans have been asking them many questions about their romantic relationship. On Thursday, the YouTube channel ch117 released a video titled “Third Sister Ahn Eun Jin Came To Catch The Youngest” as part of the Dex’s Fridge Interview series. Ahn Eun Jin, the youngest member of Fresh off the Sea , appeared in the latest episode of Dex’s Fridge Interview ....

January 18, 2026 · 2 min · 334 words · Kenneth Mcduffie

‘Single’S Inferno 5’ Review: Why Choi Mina Sue Is The Must

Credit: Netflix Single’s Inferno has been notably one of Netflix’s most popular international dating programs. With an increased interest in Korean culture, viewers wonder how Korean’s fall in love and the match-making trials and tribulations that come with their not-so-K-Drama romance. Single’s Inferno 5 released four jaw-dropping episodes and introduced a more eccentric and colorful cast than before. With notably more English-speaking overseas contestants, unique media personalities, and unexpected career holders, the series has found a formula that makes this season particularly more enticing to watch....

January 18, 2026 · 4 min · 760 words · Claudia Sanchez