Dawn’s Change of Heart on HyunA’s Marriage Sparks Speculation
Virtual content production company Oneness Korea has transformed Dawn, a former member of the idol group Pentagon and now a solo artist, into a new concept virtual artist named Edan….
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Midnight Horror Story PD Reveals AI Replacing Actors for Reduced Production Costs
“Midnight Horror Story Season 4” broadcast on July 14th introduced its story in a video with AI-generated images instead of actors reenacting the situation. Recently, AI announcers and AI images….
Netflix Apologizes for “The 8 Show” Subtitle Scandal, Angering Netizens
On the morning of June 4, a Netflix representative told media outlet OSEN, “We have confirmed that the ‘East Sea’ mentioned by a character in the drama was labeled as….
New Jeans Captivates in 90s Minimalism for ELLE Digital Cover & Reflects on Activities & Bonding Moments
On the 1st, fashion magazine ELLE revealed the special digital project “D Edition” cover, featuring NewJeans (Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein) in collaboration with Calvin Klein. In the released….
Ahn Tae-jin to Direct “Signal 2” with Coordination of Actors’ Schedules
On July 16th, Asia Business published an exclusive report that director Ahn Tae-jin of the movie “The Night Owl” will take the megaphone for Season 2 of the drama “Signal”…..
Red Velvet’s Joy Voices Frustration Over SM’s Promotion Efforts
On August 1, 2024, girl group Red Velvet will be celebrating their 10-year debut anniversary – an extremely important benchmark for any K-pop artist. Meanwhile, SM previously announced that they….
Yoon Ga Yi Joins Seo Kang Joon in “Undercover High School” Drama
Yoon Ga Yi will be part of the upcoming MBC K-drama Undercover High School cast. On September 10, Yoon Ga Yi’s agency confirmed that the actress will join the upcoming K-drama….
Player 2 – Master of Swindlers: Episodes 11-12 (Final) Recap
At long last it’s time for our swindling team to take on their biggest foe and either send his empire crumbling to its knees or go down swinging. True to….
Suzy Finds All the Love You Wish For with Genie Kim Woo-bin
Netflix announced that production for All the Love You Wish For (previously All Shall Come True) is well underway, releasing stills from the drama’s first script reading with our opposites-attract….
Jennie Supports Lisa Amid Suspect Foul Play & Disappearance – MV and SNS
Recently, BLACKPINK’s Jennie published a new story on her Instagram account in support of BLACKPINK’s Lisa’s appearance at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. “Ooooooooshtttttt”, the female idol wrote, before tagging….
Queen Of Tears Staff Rave About Drama Production Company Rewards
On July 10th, posts of several staff members from tvN’s drama “Queen of Tears” production team spread widely on social media and in online communities. On their Instagram Stories, the….
Pledis’ Visual Director Speaks Out Against Toxic Fans
On June 3, the visual director of Pledis – the agency of SEVENTEEN, fromis_9, and TWS and a subsidiary under HYBE, published an Instagram story announcing their retirement. In particular,….
Kang Dong Won and Park Jeong Min’s Rivalry in “Uprising” Spans from Friendship to Enmity
The teaser poster and trailer for the film Uprising, starring actors Kang Dong Won and Park Jeong Min, have been released. Uprising is set in the chaotic era of the Japanese invasions of….
Would You Rather #45: Fun and Challenging Dilemmas for Entertainment
In dramaland, leading ladies often find themselves torn between the love of two equally attractive men — a choice none of us would want to make! But what if you….
Top Drama Viewership Ratings: May 13-19, 2024
Two new dramas stake their claim in the Monday-Tuesday slot, while Frankly Speaking goes it alone in the midweek. On the weekend, Chief Detective 1958 ends on some nice double….
Rookie Boy Group’s Cover of (G)I-DLE’s “Queencard” Sparks Intense Backlash
Released in 2024, (G)I-DLE’s “Queencard” quickly became a hit, resonating with fans for its catchy melody and empowering lyrics. The song celebrates women and their strength, making it a standout….
Top 5 Worst Korean Dramas of First Half 2024: A Complete Ranking
Survival War: Resurrection “Survival War” was expected to follow in the footsteps of the blockbuster “The Penthouse,” but this time SBS faced disappointment. After a lackluster first season, the second….
Should HYBE Foot the Bill for Min Hee-jin’s Legal Costs? BTS Should Consider Leaving
On June 3, a topic titled “Min Hee-jin’s legal court to be fully covered by HYBE” was published on the Korean forum “theqoo”, drawing over 53,000 views and 500 comments….
Park Seo Joon & Han So Hee in Mysterious Incident in Gyeongseong Creature 2
Gyeongseong Creature Season 2 gives more details about the K-drama’s characters. Gyeongseong Creature Season 2 follows Ho Jae (Park Seo Joon), who bears a striking resemblance to Tae Sang, Chae Ok (Han So Hee), who….
Lee Chae-min Dismantles Noh Jung-eui’s Hierarchy in Epic Showdown
“A school where a perfect order exists. Either one envies it, or disdains it.” So goes the tagline for Netflix’s upcoming revenge mystery Hierarchy, where students are ranked on more….
Miss Night and Day: Episodes 7-8 – Recap and Review
Our night and day show reaches its halfway mark this week, and locks in the results of our Week 2 bet. Depending on where you cast your lot, you might….
Blue-Eyed Song Kang & Lee Do-hyun in ‘Sweet Home 3’: Final Battle Looms
On the 3rd, the main poster and main trailer for season 3 of the Netflix series ‘Sweet Home‘ were released. ‘Sweet Home 3’ is a Netflix series depicting a more….
Evidence Revealed: HYBE Accused of Stealing NewJeans’ Louis Vuitton Deal
On June 3, a topic titled “Judgment regarding the HYBE-ADOR Louis Vuitton ambassador deal” was published on the Korean forum theqoo, attracting over 47,000 views and 500 comments within just….
Oh Na Ra and Shin Sung Rok cameo in ‘The Judge from Hell’: Exciting Special Appearance!
Oh Na Ra and Shin Sung Rok will reportedly make a special cameo appearance in the upcoming SBS K-drama The Judge from Hell. On September 10, media outlets revealed that Oh….
The Auditors: Episodes 1-2 – Unveiling the Truth Behind Financial Statements
A tower crane collapses in the middle of a construction site, and it is up to our heroes to figure out why this accident occurred. Though the people in charge….
Top 8 Must-Watch Shows on Premiere: A TV Lover’s Guide
Time slot: Friday (single drop) Broadcaster: Netflix Genre: Suspense, thriller, black comedy Episode count: 8 Reasons to watch: High on edgy ~intrigue~ and Squid Game-iness, Netflix’s latest show features a….
Top 10 Most Powerful K-pop Artists on YouTube Korea – Forbes
A report from Forbes has revealed the most powerful K-pop artists on YouTube Korea in the year 20024, and below is the full ranking. 1. BLACKPINK – Revenue: 129.4 billion….
Netflix Subtitles Controversy: Mistake Or Intention?
Episode 6 of Netflix’s original entertainment program “Super Rich in Korea”, which was released on May 7th, showed rich people making kimchi. In that episode, the subtitle for kimchi was….
K-netizens Criticize BTS Fans over NewJeans Acceptance Speech Criticism
Recently, a topic titled “BTS overseas fandom is mad over NewJeans’ acceptance speech yesterday, in which they expressed their gratitude to CEO Min Hee-jin” was published on the Korean forum….
Seo In Guk to Star Opposite BLACKPINK’s Jisoo in Upcoming Romance K-drama
Another K-drama has been offered to Seo In Guk! On September 10, media outlet Daily Sports released an exclusive report stating that Seo In Guk will be the leading man….
Discover the Final Episodes of Connection: Episodes 13-14
Our hero faces his past in more ways than one, seeking out ugly truths and revisiting a forgotten memory. To the very end, Connection stays true to its central theme,….
Lee Jung-eun Insists She’s Jung Eun-ji in First Teaser – Latest Updates
It’s party time in JTBC’s new teaser for the fantasy rom-com The Woman Who is Different by Day and Night, dancing the night and… er… day away with our Jekyll-and-Hyde-esque….
Liam Payne’s Death Shocks Fans and Celebrities: Charlie Puth and Paris Hilton Express Grief
The news of singer Liam Payne (former member of One Direction) passing away has shocked audiences worldwide. It is reported that the 31-year-old singer fell from the third-floor balcony of….
Uncovering “True Beauty” Amid Criticisms of Japanese Adaptation
Back in late 2020 – early 2024, the K-drama adaptation of webtoon “True Beauty”, starring Cha Eunwoo, Moon Ga-young, and Hwang In-yeop was released, gaining global attention. Now, a Japanese….
aespa’s Giselle Defended by Netizens After Accusations of Making Sexual “Ending Fairy” Expression
On June 2, a topic about aespa’s Giselle’s recent “ending fairy” expression on the MBC program “Show! Music Core” was published on the Korean forum Instiz, drawing attention. In particular,….
Disney+ Global Premiere: “Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born” Captivates Audience
Kim Tae Ri-led Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born has been confirmed to be released on Disney+ worldwide. Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born tells the story of Yoon Jeong Nyeon, a girl with a….
The Pork Cutlets: Episodes 1-2 | Delicious Recipes Revealed
MBC’s short-script drama, The Pork Cutlets, drops us into small-town life with a village chief on the verge of vasectomy and a boy about to face circumcision. With their masculine….
Uncle Samsik: Premiere Watch – Reviews and Reactions
Time slot: Wednesdays Broadcaster: Disney+ Genre: Period, historical, drama Episode count: 16 Reasons to watch: Buzzy period drama Uncle Samsik premieres today, and it not only brings Song Kang-ho to….
5th Gen Girl Group: Most Members Expelled, Shocking Debut
YouTuber Mimi Minu (also known as MMMN) recently hosted an episode of “Is This Song Popular 2”, featuring a rookie group, QWER, who had previously appeared on the show’s first….
Top 10 K-Dramas that Shook Japan: From “Queen of Tears” to “Lovely Runner”
On June 29, Japanese media outlet Model Press announced the top 10 Korean dramas that were most loved in Japan in the first half of this year. The survey was….
“Love Next Door” Soars in Ratings, Slips in Netflix Rankings
tvN’s Love Next Door scored 6.47% for episode 8, rising from its lowest rating of 3.97% (episode 7) and close to its previous Sunday’s rating of 6.78%. But, the K-drama is still….
Drama Chat: Exploring Timeless Dramas
Much like how novels you read or music you loved during certain times of your life can bring you right back, I have found that it’s the same with dramas…..
From T.O.P to Kwak Do-won: Celebrities with Criminal Records are Returning
December brings an unwelcome wave of stars with DUI and drug convictions returning to both big and small screens. Kwak Do-won is set to return to the silver screen with….
Exclusive: Unreleased Wedding Photos of Kim Soo-hyun & Kim Ji-won Revealed
The K-drama “Queen of Tears”, which concluded in April, is opening a popup store from today (June 27) to July 3 at the B2 Iconic Popup Zone in The Hyundai….
Critic Kim Young-dae Deletes Review of NewJeans’ Japan Fan Meeting
Critic Kim Young-dae wrote, “Min Hee-jin is experimenting and completing the ultimate point that K-pop has long aspired to reach through NewJeans. It’s a universal and transcendent modernity shared in….
Jung Hae In Discusses Ahn Bo Hyun’s Challenges on Set of “I, the Executioner”
Jung Hae In talked about his performance as a villain in I, the Executioner. The press conference for the upcoming action thriller I, the Executioner was held at CGV Yongsan, Seoul, which was attended by actors Hwang….
Top Drama Viewership Ratings: May 20-26, 2024
Our surprise of the week is that Crash continues on its steady rise in week two. The trajectory is good, if the drama continues to keep it up. Lovely Runner….
BIGHIT MUSIC’s Recent Post About BTS Faces Major Backlash – Here’s What Happened
On September 30th, BIGHIT MUSIC’s official X (formerly Twitter) account shared an article highlighting the recent achievements of RM, V and Jungkook, focusing on their involvement in movies, festivals and….
Nam Joo-hyuk and Roh Yoon-seo in Talks for Drama Casting Post-Discharge
On June 25th, an official from Nam Joo-hyuk’s agency Management SOOP said, “Nam Joo-hyuk’s appearance in the new drama ‘Donggung’ has not been confirmed. The actor is still reviewing the….
KISS OF LIFE MV Sparks Controversy with Risqué Scenes: See Reactions
On July 1, a topic titled “KISS OF LIFE’s new song MV with many risqué scenes” was published on the Korean forum “theqoo”, becoming viral with over 72,000 views and….