Ahn So Hee’S New Vlog Sparks Wonder Girls Reunion Fever: Sunmi’S Heartfelt Gift Revealed

Credit: Ahn So Hee’s Youtube Channel Recently, Ahn So Hee’s YouTube channel featured a new vlog titled “Sohee VLOG | Date with Sunmi, Pickled Plums, Left Right, Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, Before the Rain, Closer, Cartier Maison, Han Chamchi.” The video offers a glimpse into So Hee’s daily life. In the vlog, Ahn So Hee is seen savoring simple pleasures, such as tasting pickled plums made by her older sister and enjoying jeon instead of rice for a meal....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 304 words · Marilyn Reno

Bae Doona Recalls Working With The Late Kim Sae Ron In ‘A Girl At My Door’

Credit: MBC Bae Doona guested on MBC TV’s current affairs program Son Suk-hee’s Questions on March 4th, where she looked back on her film A Girl at My Door and shared her thoughts on working with the late Kim Sae Ron . Talking about the film, Bae Doona said, “ A Girl at My Door was the first and only project I chose to star in the moment I read the script....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 349 words · Marion Berg

Barbie Hsu’S Sudden Death Raises Questions About Medical Care And Inheritance

Koo Jun Yup Brings Late Wife Barbie Hsu’s Ashes Back to Taiwan Credit: Koo Jun Yup’s Instagram The ashes of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, the late wife of Koo Jun Yup, have been brought back to Taiwan. Barbie Hsu’s family cremated her remains in Japan following her passing. Her husband, Koo Jun Yup, and her sister, Dee Hsu, brought her ashes back to Taiwan on February 5th, arriving at Taipei Songshan Airport on a private jet from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport....

January 17, 2026 · 4 min · 757 words · Harry Nunez

Beenzino And Stefanie Michova Expecting Their First Baby Together

Credit: Beenzino’s Instagram Rapper Beenzino and his model wife Stefanie Michova announced that they’re expecting their first child together. Beenzino shared the exciting news on his Instagram on May 23rd with a caption: “Human in the making.” He posted a precious 2-week ultrasound video, a sweet photo of Michova touching a dol hareubang rock statue’s nose on Jeju Island, and another one of her enjoying ice cream with a baby bump proudly on display....

January 17, 2026 · 1 min · 170 words · Pearl Geis

Blackpink Set For Full

Credit: YG Entertainment YG Entertainment’s chief producer Yang Hyun Suk has unveiled the company’s vision for its artists—TREASURE, BABYMONSTER and BLACKPINK —confirming a full-group return for BLACKPINK this November. In a video posted to YouTube on August 18th, Yang first addressed TREASURE’s progress. “They recently marked their 5th anniversary. So Jung Hwan first appeared on ‘YG Treasure Box’ at 14, and now every member is an adult. They’ve officially entered their twenties,” he said....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 305 words · Lois Harne

Blackpink’S Jennie And Stray Kids Turn Heads At The 2024 Met Gala

Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris, Getty Images for The Met Museum, Vogue K-pop brought the heat to the Met Gala 2024 red carpet with a jaw-dropping solo look from BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Stray Kids’ unforgettable group debut. South Korean superstar Jennie turned heads at the 2024 Met Gala with a show-stopping blue Alaïa dress that showed off her midriff. The dress flowed elegantly down to the floor with a long train trailing from her shoulder....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 283 words · Jeanne Segars

Blackpink’S Jisoo, Rosé And Seventeen’S Mingyu Take Paris Fashion Week By Storm

Credit: Newsis K-Pop stars Jisoo from BLACKPINK and Mingyu from SEVENTEEN brought their fashion A-game to Paris this week. The talented duo joined the star-studded guest list for Dior’s Fall 2024 fashion show. Jisoo looked effortlessly chic in a black skirt suit and adorable updo hairstyle. She completed the look with trendy saddle shoes, making it a head-turning ensemble. Making an entrance. JISOO, our inimitable Dior global ambassador, leads the #StarsinDior discovering Maria Grazia Chiuri’s new #DiorAW24 collection https://t....

January 17, 2026 · 1 min · 93 words · Kathern Mccommons

Boa And Sm End 25

Credit: BoA Instagram BoA and SM Entertainment are parting ways after 25 years, and the contrast in how each side marked the moment is drawing attention. On January 12th, SM announced that after extensive discussions, they’ve agreed to end BoA’s exclusive contract on December 31st, 2025. The company praised her as an “icon of overseas expansion,” “Asia’s star,” and a role model for K-pop artists, calling her “SM’s pride and symbol” and pledging continued support for her next chapter....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 226 words · Josue Burrell

Bts Member J

Credit: SBS BTS member J-Hope became the second member to complete his military service. J-Hope was discharged on October 17th morning after completing his military duties at the 36th Division Recruit Training Center in Wonju, Gangwon Province. His bandmate Jin was also present at the media event for his discharge. J-Hope enlisted as an active-duty soldier in April last year. He served as an assistant instructor at the training center after finishing basic military training....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 305 words · Katie Pruiett

Bts’ V Buys $10.1M Cheongdam Penthouse In Cash

Credit: Big Hit Music BTS member Kim Tae Hyung—better known worldwide as V —has purchased a high-end penthouse in Seoul’s Cheongdam neighborhood for 14.2 billion won (about 10.1 million USD), records show. Even more eye-popping: the deal appears to have been made entirely in cash, with no mortgage registered. According to property filings dated September 17th, V acquired a 273.96-square-meter unit at PH129 (formerly The Penthouse Cheongdam). The duplex residence comes with five bedrooms and three bathrooms....

January 17, 2026 · 1 min · 184 words · Edward Sutton

Bts’S Jimin And Jungkook Embark On An Unpredictable Adventure In Disney Plus Show

Credit: Disney Plus Disney Plus is set to premiere the original series Is This Right?! (literal title), featuring the unpredictable travel adventures of BTS’s Jimin and Jungkook , on August 8th. The announcement, along with the release of the summer season poster, has already created a buzz. Is This Right?! chronicles the unforgettable travel experiences of Jimin and Jungkook before their military enlistment in 2023. The series showcases their lively chemistry and captures their cherished memories as they explore various destinations....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 215 words · Susana Lyons

Bts’S V Urges Fans To Respect Airport Safety, Calls For Revival Of ‘Purple Line’

Credit: BigHit Music BTS’s V has spoken up with a candid message about fan behavior and public safety. On July 28th, V interacted with fans in real time on Weverse, BTS’s official fan communication platform. During the livestream, he addressed recent safety concerns during his airport arrival, noting that he wasn’t even able to pose for photos due to the crowding and chaos. “The airport doesn’t belong to us. It’s a public space, and we need to respect that,” V said, asking fans to act with maturity and awareness....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 266 words · Brian Starling

Cha Hak Yeon Takes On Lead Role In Upcoming Bl Drama

Credit: 51K Cha Hak Yeon is set to star in a BL drama. Xports News reported on November 26th that Cha Hak Yeon will take on the lead role in the upcoming drama The Killer Next Door (working title), which will premiere on an OTT platform. The Killer Next Door is a Boys’ Love drama centered on the relationship between a professional baseball player and a fan. Cha Hak Yeon will play Yoon Jae, the devoted fan of the baseball player....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 218 words · Jesse Morales

Choo Young Woo Talks Lessons Learned From Social Media Backlash

Credit: BY4M STUDIO Choo Young Woo is opening up about love, growth, and learning to be more cautious in the spotlight. The actor spoke on December 24th while promoting his youth romance film Even if This Love Disappears from the World Tonight , in which he plays Kim Jae Won, a young man who helps preserve the memories of his first love, Han Seo Yoon (Shin Sia). Choo said he was encouraged by early reactions to their chemistry....

January 17, 2026 · 3 min · 438 words · Mark Stanley

Circle Chart Week 2 Of 2026: Huntr/X, Hwasa, Idntt, Cortis Lead The Charts

Credit: Netflix, P Nation, MODHAUS, HYBE Labels HUNTR/X, HWASA, idntt, and CORTIS powered Circle Chart Week 2 of 2026, locking in major wins across global, digital, and album categories. The Korea Music Content Association announced that Week 2 (January 4th–10th) saw HUNTR/X claim No. 1 on the Global K-pop Chart, HWASA sweep five charts, idntt top the Album Chart, and CORTIS lead the Retail Album Chart. HUNTR/X, joined by Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami, and the KPop Demon Hunters Cast, extended their streak with “Golden,” now No....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 389 words · Frances Murphy

Circle Chart Week 39: Huntr/X And Kickflip Take Multiple Wins

Credit: Netflix, JYP Entertainment The 39th week of the Circle Chart (September 21st–27th) was headlined by major wins from HUNTR/X and KickFlip, both locking in multiple No. 1 titles across categories. According to the Korea Music Content Association, HUNTR/X walked away a triple winner while KickFlip claimed a double crown. HUNTR/X, joined by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami and the cast of KPop Demon Hunters , clinched the top spots on the Global K-Pop chart, Digital chart (Circle Index 19,839,403), and Streaming chart with “Golden....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 283 words · Mary Wilkerson

Circle Chart Week 52: Huntr X’S ‘Golden’ Holds Global No. 1 As Hwasa Scores Six Wins

Credit: Netflix, P Nation Circle Chart Week 52 (December 21st–27th) saw HUNTR X, Hwasa, and CORTIS take over the rankings, according to the Korea Music Content Association. HUNTR X continued its global run as “Golden”—performed by HUNTR X with EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami—held No. 1 on the Global K-Pop Chart for a 26th straight week. The track, featured on Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters OST, sparked a wave of covers immediately after release and has since become a worldwide trend....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 310 words · John Fernandez

Cj Enm Announces Return Of Tvn’S Wednesday

Credit: tvN CJ ENM has revealed major plans for 2025, including the revival of tvN’s Wednesday-Thursday dramas and the global expansion of its streaming platform, TVING. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y98d1J7e8wQ CEO Yoon Sang Hyun, alongside key executives from CJ ENM and TVING, shared the company’s vision for the future At the CJ ENM Content Talk 2025 event held on February 10th at its Sangam headquarters in Seoul. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in the cultural content industry, CJ ENM announced it will release around 65 new dramas and variety shows next year....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 264 words · Elizabeth Bailey

Daniel Henney Recalls Tearful Final Goodbye He Couldn’T Make In Person

Credit: Daniel Henney Instagram Daniel Henney has opened up about his gratitude and longing for his beloved dog Roscoe. In episode 2 of JTBC’s Do Anything You Want, Roscoe , aired on the 7th, viewers witnessed Daniel Henney cherishing precious moments with Roscoe, who had been diagnosed with T-Zone lymphoma. A month after completing their road trip, Henney made a significant decision for Roscoe, whose condition had greatly improved. Roscoe was a rescue dog who had been separated from his previous owner and saved from a puppy mill before being adopted by the actor....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 296 words · Steve Phillips

Ex

Credit: Lee Hyun Joo Instagram Lee Hyun Joo, a former member of the girl group APRIL, has recently disclosed a hacking incident and urged caution among her followers. On Monday, she took to social media to express her frustration, stating, “Why does this keep happening? This is already the second hacking incident.” She shared her feelings, saying, “I am taking measures, but I’m worried and scared, which is why I’m sharing this,” and encouraged everyone to stay vigilant....

January 17, 2026 · 2 min · 238 words · Heather Boyce