Black Myth: Wukong – Zhu Bajie and Chang’e Love Story Goes Viral
“Black Myth: Wukong” is an action RPG that’s been a global sensation, attracting over 2.2 million users at launch. Praised for its graphics and engaging story, it’s been dubbed the….
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Kang Mi Na to Reunite with Ji Chang Wook and Seo In Guk in New K-Drama
Kang Mi Na will reportedly join the star-studded cast of Twelve. On October 2, media outlet OSEN shared that Kang Mi Na will be added to the cast of the upcoming….
Love Blossoms: Romance in the House Episodes 9-10
Our penultimate week is packed with dating era goodness, and the co-dependent mother and daughter duo on a quest for independence. In the midst of this, accusations fly against our….
Sakaguchi Kentaro Explores What Comes After Love
Coupang Play is ready to tug at our heartstrings next month with its upcoming romance What Comes After Love. Based off the bestselling novel of the same name by Gong….
BLACKPINK Jennie’s Collection: Chanel Bags in All Colors and Sizes
“The Only IT Girl of KPOP” – Jennie Never Fails to Dazzle Fans with Her Luxurious Items and High-End Outfits. For a long time as the “darling” of a renowned….
NewJeans’ Hyein Faces Backlash Over National Assembly Audit Profile Picture
On October 15th, while NewJeans Hanni was attending the National Assembly’s Environment and Labor Committee audit as a witness, netizens’ attention was drawn to the NewJeans rabbit character, Bunnies, attached….
Kim Woo-bin’s Recent Transformation: Gained 8kg for The Moonlighter
On the morning of the 10th, a production presentation for Netflix’s The Moonlighter was held at Lotte Cinema Konkuk University in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. Director Kim Joo-hwan and the two lead….
TV Anime Uma Musume Cinderella Gray to Premiere in 2025
The cross-media content “Uma Musume Pretty Derby” has announced the TV anime adaptation of the manga “Uma Musume Cinderella Gray.” The anime is set to air in 2025, and comments….
“Culinary Class Wars” Dominates Netflix Non-English Category
Netflix’s cooking competition variety show Culinary Class Wars garnered 4.9 million views between September 23-29, ranking first on the OTT’s Global Top list (non-English). The K-variety show also held the top spot the previous….
Good Partner: Episodes 12-13 Recap and Review
This week takes a dark turn with a case that focuses on cruel abuse and the ways wealth and power can drown out a victim’s cries for help. There’s an….
Top Drama Viewership Ratings: August 12-18, 2024
Serendipity’s Embrace came to an end this week with the mildness we saw from the drama and its ratings. And it’s the exact opposite for Good Partner, which is finally….
Seo In Guk to Star with BLACKPINK’s Jisoo in New Drama
According to reports from the broadcasting industry on Sep 10th, Seo In Guk has been cast as the male lead in “Monthly Boyfriend”. The drama revolves around a unique concept….
BTS’s Jin Accused of Supporting HYBE Amid Jungkook’s “NewJeans Support”, Defended by Fans
On September 14, a topic titled “BTS’s Jin is on Bang Si-hyuk’s side” was published on the Korean forum Pann Nate, drawing attention. In this topic, the author pointed out….
Miyu Irino’s Seamless Transition as Sabo in One Piece: Viewer’s Comfort & Approval
Following the announcement that Tohru Furuya would be stepping down from his role as Sabo in the TV anime “One Piece,” it was revealed that Miyu Irino would be taking….
Shin Mina Seeks Revenge on Cheating Ex in New Teaser
In the new teaser for tvN’s upcoming No Gain No Love, we finally understand why our heroine Shin Mina (Our Blues) is so risk-intolerant and obsessive in her search to….
Former K-pop Star Gives Up Everything to Live in Tiny Studio
Lee Sang Won, a member of the 1st gen idol group “Sobangcha” (also known as “Firetruck”), which was as popular as BTS, said that he had a hard life. One….
DNA Lover: Episodes 7-8 Recap – Unraveling the Mystery
Feelings take shape, jealousies abound, and kisses are a-comin’. At this point, all four of our leads have made up their minds about where their hearts lie, but unfortunately these….
Shin Hyun-bin’s Cinderella at 2AM: A Fairytale Breakup
In the latest teaser for Coupang Play’s office rom-com Cinderella at 2AM, our titular princess is kicking the glass slippers off herself — she’s no storybook heroine, and she certainly….
Ex-RIIZE Seunghan: Sending Funeral Flowers Labeled as “Attempted Murder”
On October 17, former DAY6 member Jae (also known as “eaJ”, real name Park Jae-hyung) expressed his anger over the protest using mourning flowers by fans of the group RIIZE…..
BTS Fans Clash Outside HYBE Building, Allegedly Tell Suga to Go to Jail
On September 14, a topic titled “BTS fans fight in front of the HYBE building today” was published on the Korean forum “theqoo”. According to this topic, French fans of….
Jujutsu Kaisen Disappoints with Unbelievable Project, But Scores with Return of Beloved Character
With the end of the Jujutsu Kaisen manga approaching, fans were buzzing with excitement, expecting an announcement about a potential sequel or spin-off series as it teased an “Unbelievable Project.”….
Love Next Door Jung So Min Clarifies Dating Rumors with Jung Hae In
Jung So Min personally shared her statement regarding the dating reports with her and Love Next Door co-star Jung Hae In. The actress recently met up with media outlet Ten….
Love Next Door: Episodes 7-8 – Exciting Developments Ahead
Our hero finally works up his courage to share his feelings, but it comes during a bad time. There’s an old face back in our heroine’s life — and some….
Unraveling the Mystery: Premiere Watch – DNA Lover
Time slot: Saturday-Sunday Broadcaster: TV Chosun Genre: Rom-com, melo Episode count: 16 Global Streamer: Viki Reasons to watch: They won me over with the total goofiness of the premise —….
From Doraemon to Kitty: BLACKPINK Jisoo, Shim Hyung Tak, and Woo Do Hwan – The Rise of ‘Kidults’ in Entertainment
On the occasion of “Children’s Day” today (May 5th), let’s take a look at “kidult (kid + adult) celebrities” who cannot stand cute things like children. First, there is actor….
The Rise of LGBTQ+ Content in K-Dramas: Han So-hee to Hyeri
On October 1, the movie “Love in the Big City”, starring Kim Go-eun and Noh Sang-hyun, will be released in theaters nationwide. Based on a novel by Park Sang-young, the….
BTS’s Jungkook Sparks Excitement Among K-netizens with Support for NewJeans
He also added heart emojis in colors associated with NewJeans’ “The Powerpuff Girls” theme—blue, pink, yellow, green and purple—representing members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein, respectively. This led to….
Indian-British Star Joins “One Piece” as Miss Wednesday in Netflix’s Live-Action
The Netflix live-action series based on the manga “One Piece” will soon exclusively stream Season 2. The cast for the role of Miss Wednesday, a member of the secret criminal….
A Normal Family: Coming Soon to Theaters Worldwide
The K-movie Normal Family has been pre-sold to 103 countries before its domestic release. A Normal Family tells the story of two families, holding differing beliefs, whose lives are upended after they come to know….
Review: Love Next Door – A Must-Watch Romantic Premiere!
Time slot: Saturday-Sunday Broadcaster: tvN Genre: Rom-com Episode count: 16 Global Streamer: Netflix Reasons to watch: The buzziest show of the summer is here, and I don’t mind saying that….
Breaking the Rules: Male-Female Friendships Among YG Stars
In the Kpop industry, each company always comes up with strict rules for their artists. As one of the three largest entertainment agencies in Korea, YG Entertainment also sets limits….
HYBE’s Employee Death Case Sparks Debate on Overworking and Another Shady Death
On October 15th, South Korea’s National Assembly’s Environment and Labor Committee held a hearing regarding allegations of idol bullying and workplace harassment. ADOR’s CEO Ju Young Kim, representing HYBE, the….
Exploring Character Relationships and the Ending of “The Judge from Hell”
According to Nielsen Korea, the drama’s first episode achieved a 7.2% viewership rating in the Seoul metropolitan area, rising to 9.8% by the second episode, marking a successful start. It….
Former NCT Taeil Indicted for Sexual Crime with Multiple Victims
Seoul Bangbae Police Station announced on the 13th that on the 12th, former NCT member Taeil has been indicted without detention on charges of a sexual crime. It was confirmed….
New One Piece Chapter 1124 Uncovers Admirals’ Deep Connection
One Piece finally concludes the Egghead Arc as the Straw Hat Pirates leave the futuristic island for Elbaf. Among those remaining on Egghead Island, the fate of the Iron Giant….
Roh Yoon Seo Delights in Big-Screen Debut with “Hear Me: Our Summer”
Crash Course in Romance‘s actress Roh Yoon Seo makes her big screen debut with Hear Me: Our Summer. The remake of the Taiwanese film Hear Me, Hear Me: Our Summer follows Yong Jun (Hong Kyung),….
Queen Woo: Episodes 5-8 (Final) – Recap and Highlights
In a race against time, our titular queen rallies both knowledge and wit to recruit allies and counter her enemies. Queen Woo attempts to cobble together its disparate plot threads….
Black Out: Premiere Watch | Must-See TV Series
Time slot: Friday-Saturday Broadcaster: MBC Genre: Thriller, crime, mystery, action Episode count: 14 Global Streamer: TBD Reasons to watch: Another crime thriller, let’s go! Here we have Byun Yo-han convicted….
Hong Seunghan Fans Boycott RIIZE Albums Over Controversy
Fans of Hong Seunghan, a former member of the K-pop group RIIZE, have engaged in a boycott against albums of the group and other SM Entertainment artists by labeling them….
Controversial Scene in ‘Red Swan’: The Ethics of Forcing a Kiss in Marriage
One day, despite Oh Wan-soo’s refusal, Kim Yong-guk forcefully attempts to kiss her. Does being married mean physical contact or a kiss can always be initiated without consent? According to….
HYBE Faces Backlash for Reportedly Ignoring NewJeans Group Members
Previously, NewJeans’ Hanni claimed that a HYBE manager told their artists to ignore her when they met at the company’s salon. However, Hanni did not reveal the artists’ name, nor….
Is ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Ending Soon? Latest Updates & Speculations
“Jujutsu Kaisen” manga began its Shinjuku Showdown arc in Chapter 222, released in May 2024. This arc kicked off with the highly anticipated intense battle between Gojo and Sukuna, considered….
Lee Dong Hwi Depicts Realistic Challenges Faced by Today’s Youth in New K-Movie
Lee Dong Hwi and Han Ji Eun‘s upcoming comedy K-movie MORA unveils poster. MORA is a comedy drama movie that depicts the struggles of Seon Woo (Lee Dong Hwi) trying to manage escalating medical expenses….
Team Dramabeans: Current Watchlist (September 14, 2024)
So, what are we all watching this week? What kept you reaching for more (or agonizing when there was no more), and what made you want to throw your remote….
Kwon Minah’s Emotional Reunion with ChoA: A Former AOA Member’s Journey
On the 22nd, Kwon Minah posted on her social media channel, “I was going to keep these to myself, but since we both uploaded them, I’ll just share them too,”….
HYBE CEO Addresses Rumors of Bankruptcy
He emphasized that the company’s financial state is sound and urged employees to trust that ongoing issues, including controversies surrounding NewJeans, will be resolved over time. At an internal town….
Jung So-min Bursts into Laughter Kissing Jung Hae-in: Cute Moment Caught!
tvN’s Sat-Sun drama “Love Next Door” (directed by Yoo Je-won, written by Shin Ha-eun, produced by Studio Dragon and The Modori) recently revealed behind-the-scenes footage of the kiss scene between….
Former Big Hit PR Head Sparks Controversy: K-netizens React
They wrote, “Today, I had a brief Zoom call with the staff from the U.S. PR agency I worked with when BTS first entered the American market. Although they now….
Unveiling “My Neighbor Totoro”: Plot, Cast, Character Details
On August 23, 2024, at 9:00 PM, “My Neighbor Totoro” will be broadcast on Friday Roadshow. This article introduces the plot, cast, and characters. Music Information Opening Theme: “Sanpo” by….
Jung So Min Opens Up About Playing Bae Seok Ryu in Love Next Door
Actress Jung So Min of Love Next Door shared her thoughts on the K-drama during an interview held at a café in Gangnam, Seoul. Love Next Door tells the story of Bae Seok Ryu (Jung….