Black Out Episodes 5-6: A Thrilling Story Continues
New details about the murders come to light, with startling implications — and yet, most people in this town seem determined to sweep it all back under the rug. But….
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Jung Hae-in, Jung So-min Clash as Friends in Love Next Door
The wait is nearly over for tvN’s upcoming romantic-comedy Love Next Door, a story about a pair of childhood friends who may be something more. Jung Hae-in (D.P. 2) stars….
YG’s Yang Hyun-suk Requests 700M KRW Watch Before Entering Singapore
This contradicts YG’s earlier explanation that he received the sponsorship for promotional purposes. One of the two watches Yang received is reported to be worth over 700 million KRW. As….
KATSEYE Charms Fans in Korean Variety Show Debut
On the November 2nd episode of MBC M’s “Weekly Idol,” multinational girl group KATSEYE appeared as special guests, joined by Kamden of AMPERS&ONE as a guest MC. When host Boom….
The Downfall of “Queen Woo”: Unnecessary Exposure, Objectification, and Poor Acting
The TVing original series “Queen Woo” (written by Lee Byung-hak, directed by Jeong Se-kyo) dropped all episodes on September 12th. In Part 1, Queen Woo (Jeon Jong-seo) chases after princes….
K-netizens React to HYBE Statement on BTS Suga’s Issue Deletion
A netizen on theqoo shared a post titled, “Article about HYBE’s statement regarding Suga has been deleted”, drawing attention. The post showed a screenshot of an article published on YTN’s….
One Piece Live-Action Drama Set to Launch Season 12
On Sep 13th, Tomorrow Studios’ Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements, executive producers of “One Piece”, said through American media outlet Deadline, “There are endless things to explore, considering that there….
Kim Se-jung and Lee Jong-won Toast ENA’s Drunk Romance: Details Inside
Clockwise: Kim Se-jung, Lee Jong-won, Baek Sung-cheol, Shin Do-hyun ENA announced that Drunk Romance (roughly translated) has been penciled into the autumn schedule, lining up Kim Se-jung (The Uncanny Counter….
Jessi’s Claim of Not Knowing Fan Assailant Proves False
According to Ten Asia’s investigation on October 23, the assailant who assaulted Jessi’s fan is reportedly an acquaintance of rapper and producer Koala, who is a close friend of Jessi…..
BLACKPINK’s Rosé to Release More Songs Than BLACKPINK in 3 Years – Full Master Rights
At midnight on October 2 (KST), BLACKPINK’s Rosé excited fans both domestically and internationally by teasing her first-ever full studio album. The album, titled “rosie”, is set to be released….
Jung Hae-in Confronts Jung So-min’s Secret: Revealing the Future of Their ‘Childhood Friends’ Relationship
On September 15th, ahead of episode 10, tvN’s weekend drama “Love Next Door” (directed by Yoo Je-won, written by Shin Ha-eun, produced by Studio Dragon and The Modori) released still-cut….
Suga’s CCTV Footage Sparks Debate: Scooter vs. Kickboard Confusion
According to CCTV footage released by Dong-a Ilbo on August 14, Suga was riding an electric scooter near the main gate of Nine One Hannam in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, around 11:10….
Japanese Heartthrob Shines in Global Stardom with Netflix’s “One Piece”
Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ has finally been released. Contrary to the original manga fan’s concerns, on the very first day of its release, ‘One Piece’ immediately secured the top 1 or….
“The Judge from Hell” and “Black Out” Achieve Strong Ratings and Viewership
SBS’s The Judge from Hell scored a nationwide rating of 9.3% for episode 5, up from its previous Saturday episode’s viewership of 8%. Episode 4 recorded a 9.7% rating. The K-drama is….
Black Out: Episodes 7-8 Recap – Explosive Developments Unfold
Things take an (even more) grim turn this week as long-buried evidence surfaces, causing certain people’s masks to slip and revealing just how horrible they’ve been all along. Our protagonist….
Teddy’s First Girl Group MEOVV Fails to Make Impact Post-Debut
Last month, on the 6th, MEOVV officially debuted with their debut single “MEOW.” They are the first girl group from The Black Label, led by Teddy. Teddy, known for producing….
Love Next Door Episode 9 Ratings Drop as Fans Criticize Script
As predicted, the ratings for episode 9 of “Love Next Door” continued to decline compared to the previous week (approximately 1.9% compared to episode 8). This significant drop has left….
IVE Jang Won-young’s Bubble Messages Spark Controversy among K-netizens
IVE Jang Won-young’s Bubble messages recently spread in online communities. In particular, the female idol said, “I’m a little surprised when someone I’ve never met before approached me with their….
Live-action Drama “One Piece” Receives Favorable Reviews and Soothes Viewers’ Worries
Released on August 31st, Netflix’s live-action drama “One Piece” gained many compliments from overseas viewers, signaling a successful start. As of the morning of September 1st, “One Piece” achieved a….
Actor Ji Seung Hyun Opens Up About Battling Incurable Disease
Actor Ji Seung Hyun reveals he has been diagnosed with an incurable disease. In the video titled “I’m Really Sorry…” from the YouTube channel Jjanhan Hyung Shin Dong Yeob, released on October 3, Ji revealed….
Erase Bad Memories: Episodes 11-12 Recap
Our resident amnesiac circles back to the vignettes of his past, while those around him scramble to keep up the facade. Alas, the fault lines have long been etched into….
Shin Hye-sun Chooses Dreams Over Love in To My Hae-ri
Evoking the bittersweet melancholy feels in ENA’s upcoming romance To My Hae-ri, the newest promos present us with what they’re calling “mood film” teasers, lingering in the nostalgia of Shin….
Exciting November K-Pop Comebacks: Jin, Minho, BABYMONSTER & More!
In the final months of the year, K-pop groups and artists are gearing up for their comebacks, bringing highly anticipated explosive releases to fans. November will see the return of….
Wise Resident Life Delayed Indefinitely by Medical Strikes
According to a report from The Korea Herald, the drama, which was expected to air in the second half of this year, has been removed from the broadcast schedule as….
(G)I-DLE’s Soyeon Sparks Controversy with Seductive Dance Moves
Recently, a video of (G)I-DLE’s Soyeon’s performance at the concert “(G)I-DLE’s iDOL IN SEOUL” went viral on SNS. In the video, Soyeon donned a cheetah-print bodysuit which flaunts all her….
Netizens React to aespa Karina’s Apology for Anime Recommendation Controversy
On June 27th, Karina sent a message on the fandom platform Bubble, saying “I belatedly found out that there was an issue with the anime I recommended”. She added, “Since….
Choi Kwang Il Joins Yoo Yeon Seok & Chae Soo Bin in Exciting New K-Drama
Actor Choi Kwang Il will be starring in his first official K-drama in 2024. On October 4, it was officially confirmed that Choi Kwang Il will be joining Yoo Yeon Seok,….
My Favorite Drama Parent: Discussing the Best Characters
Parents of dramaland! They’re either the villains (like we talked about last week), the annoying plot-pushers, or the delightful bit of fresh air, comedy, and love that the drama needs…..
Fragile kicks off school semester with exciting promos
LG’s U+ Mobile TV has rung the morning school bell, signaling the start of promos for their upcoming youth series Fragile. Gathering a fresh-faced cast of rookies to star as….
Choi Min-hwan to Perform Backstage at Taiwan Concert Amid Allegations
On October 25, Chillin International, the concert organizer for F.T. Island’s Taiwan show, posted an official announcement stating, “After much discussion, member Choi Min-hwan will perform from backstage due to….
HYBE’s Min Hee-jin Takes Credit for NewJeans’ Success
On the morning of Oct 11th, the Seoul Central District Court’s Civil Agreement Division 50 (presiding judge Kim Sang-hoon) held a hearing for the injunction case Min Hee-jin filed against….
Indian Director Accuses ‘Squid Game’ of Plagiarism, Sues Netflix
On the 13th (local time), Bloomberg reported that Indian film director Soham Shah has filed a lawsuit against Netflix in the U.S. District Court in New York, claiming that his….
Wreaths Calling for Suga to Leave BTS Appear Outside HYBE
Early in the morning on August 13, a topic titled “BTS’s Suga Withdrawal Wreath Installed” was published on the Korean forum “theqoo”, drawing over 33,000 views and 300 comments within….
aespa’s Karina Clarifies Anime Recommendation Controversy: “Unaware, Hope No Misunderstanding”
Through the paid messaging app Bubble, Karina said, “I found out late that there was an issue with the anime I recommended. I didn’t know about any previous issues because….
Kim Sung Cheol Talks About Taking Lead Role in “Hellbound Season 2”
Kim Sung Cheol shared his thoughts on taking on the role of Jung Jin Su, replacing Yoo Ah In from Season 1, in Hellbound Season 2. On the afternoon of October 3, an open….
Team Dramabeans: Our Current Watchlist (Sept 7, 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….
Review: Perfect Family – Premiere Watch for Outstanding Family Drama
Time slot: Wednesday-Thursday Broadcaster: KBS Genre: Family, mystery, thriller, crime, drama Episode count: 12 Global Streamer: Viki Reasons to watch: Summer thriller, coming in fast! The always-good Park Joo-hyun plays….
G-Dragon’s Charming Look at 36 Shocks Fans: Age-defying Style Revealed
Recently, G-Dragon made fans emotional by confirming his appearance on the reality show You Quiz On The Block with MC Yoo Jae Suk, set to air on October 30. The….
Min Hee-jin Accuses ILLIT Director of Plagiarizing NewJeans Concept
On October 11, a hearing took place at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul, concerning Min Hee-jin’s request for an injunction to convene an extraordinary ADOR shareholders’ meeting….
Hospital Playlist Spin-off with Go Youn-jung in Limbo amid Korea’s Medical Crisis
The broadcast of CJ ENM tvN medical drama “Resident Playbook,” which was postponed to the second half of this year due to the serious doctors’ strike in Korea, was completely….
K-netizens Furious as SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan Unpins Post with Moonbin over BTS Fans
Late at night on August 12, a topic titled “SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan is currently being attacked by BTS’ overseas fans” was published on the Korena forum “theqoo”. The topic has since….
aespa Karina faces backlash for liking Japanese anime
Recently on the fan communication platform “Bubble”, aespa Karina has shown her love for the Japanese anime “My Hero Academia”. This is the animated adaptation for a manga of the….
Studio Dragon CEO: Netflix USA Co-Producing ‘Crash Landing on You’ Remake
The CEO of Studio Dragon — the South Korean drama production, marketing and distribution company credited for hit K-dramas like The Legend of the Blue Sea, Arthdal Chronicles, Crash Landing on You, The King: Eternal….
An Emotional Rollercoaster: Perfect Family Episodes 7-8
The misdirection in this show is starting to give me some serious whiplash. Everyone is still a suspect and the collateral damage is tragic this week. We gain another perspective….
Drama Unfolds as Detective Kim Jae-young Confronts The Judge from Hell, Park Shin-hye
Kicking off their promo campaign with the first script reading stills, SBS introduces us to The Judge from Hell with Park Shin-hye (Doctor Slump) and Kim Jae-young (Love in Contract)….
Cha Eun-woo Reigns as Top Advertiser among Korean Actors, Beats Ji Chang-wook & Kim Soo-hyun
According to a compilation by 红绿都是辣, Cha Eun-woo is currently the most favored male Korean actors among advertisers. In particular the idol-actor currently endorses a total of 18 brands, including….
BTS Suga’s Blood Alcohol Level: Alarmingly High & Detected Rarely
On August 12, a topic titled “Officials admitted that a blood alcohol level of 0.2% is a level that can be detected once or twice a year” was published on….
The Cast of Wednesday Anime Art: Wednesday’s Cute Transformation
The Netflix drama “Wednesday”, which focuses on Wednesday Addams from The Addams family, has been the talk of town. As a result, many people have tried combining the series with….
The Tyrant: A Premier Watch Guide
Time slot: Wednesday (single drop) Broadcaster: Disney+ Genre: Sci-fi, action, thriller Episode count: 4 Reasons to watch: It’s clear that Disney+ has been trying to fill the void of [good]….
Mun Ka Young to Star Opposite Lee Jong Suk in New Law K-Drama
Actress Mun Ka Young will reportedly challenge the role of a lawyer in a new K-drama. On October 4, media outlet JTBC Entertainment released an exclusive report revealing that Mun….