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….
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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….
Discover Exciting Twists in Perfect Family: Episodes 9-10
Our show has explained the past this week, and the picture is becoming clearer as to why these horrible things have been happening around our protagonist. As we learn some….
Jo Min-soo: Jeon Hye-jin’s Single Mother in Riding Life
Clockwise: Jeon Hye-jin, Jo Min-soo, Jeon Suk-ho, Jung Jin-young Casting info for upcoming ENA family healing drama Riding Life has been announced, tackling the dynamics between mothers and daughters through….
Park Jinyoung to Star in ‘Unknown Seoul’ After Becoming Park Bo-young’s Man
On Sep 26th, an entertainment industry insider told Sports Chosun, “Park Jinyoung will star as the male lead in the new drama ‘Unknown Seoul’.” The drama is a romantic coming-of-age….
Karina’s Recent Actions Disappoint K-netizens: A Breakdown of Their Reactions
In the post, they made comparisons between Karina and other female idols such as Sana, Jang Wonyoung and Yuna. They wrote, “She keeps losing everything she gets involved in. What’s….
Wandance TV Anime Announced for 2025: Street Dance & Romance Take Spotlight
The “street dance × romance” manga Wandance, currently serialized in Afternoon, has been announced to receive a TV anime adaptation, scheduled to air in 2025. The anime will be produced….
Ryu Kyung Soo Possibly Joining Park Bo Young & GOT7’s Park Jin Young in New K-Drama
Actor Ryu Kyung Soo is in talks to join Park Bo Young and GOT7’s Park Jin Young’s upcoming K-drama Unknown Seoul. On October 8, a media source shared that actor….
Seoul Busters: Episodes 1-4 Review – A Must-Watch K-Drama Series
An elite captain joins a group of hapless detectives who are more charming than they are strong, but despite their differences, they may actually be the perfect match. Silly and….
Descending Inferno: The Judge from Hell Park Shin-hye
The gates to SBS’s upcoming action-fantasy The Judge from Hell have opened, heralding the arrival of the underworld judge Park Shin-hye (Doctor Slump) with an intriguing teaser. Crossing into the….
Top Actor Brand Reputation Rankings October: Jung So Min 3rd, Cha Seung Won 2nd
The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute analyzed the brand big data of 100 actors who appeared in dramas, movies, and OTT platforms from September 22 to October 22. The analysis….
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Stuns in 3 Sexy Victoria’s Secret Outfits
On October 15 (local time), the Victoria’s Secret fashion show officially returned after a 6-year hiatus, to the excitement of many viewers. Besides the lineup of dreamy models, this year’s….
The Judge from Hell: Kim Jae-young’s Shocking Death After 2 Episodes
On Sep 21st, episodes 1 and 2 of SBS’s Friday-Saturday drama “The Judge from Hell” (written by Jo Yi-soo, directed by Park Jin-pyo, produced by Studio S) aired consecutively. The….
Netflix One Piece: Dr. Kureha & Dr. Hiriluk Cast Revealed
The live-action Netflix series based on the manga One Piece will soon be exclusively streaming with its second season, which depicts adventures on the Grand Line, a sea that defies….
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo & Seo In-guk: Mixed Reactions as K-drama Co-stars
On September 10, it was announced that BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and actor Seo In-guk will become co-star for the upcoming K-drama “Monthly Boyfriend” (tentative translation). While most fans are cheering for….
Lee Je Hoon, Pyo Ye Jin, and Kim Eui Sung Reuniting for Taxi Driver Season 3!
Taxi Driver Season 3 is in discussion to premiere next year! On October 8, media outlets reported that Lee Je Hoon, Pyo Ye Jin, and Kim Eui Sung will return….
Queen Woo: Episodes 1-8 (Drama Hangout) – Watch Now!
Welcome to the Drama Hangout for the second half of TVING’s sageuk Queen Woo. May the drama gods be with you! This is your place to binge and chat about….
Review: Cinderella at 2AM – A Premiere Watch
Time slot: Saturday-Sunday Broadcaster: Coupang Play Genre: Rom-com, office Episode count: 10 Global Streamer Viki Reasons to watch: Continuing the trend of short rom-coms this summer, Coupang Play’s inverted (or….
Park Chan-wook Wins Highest Prize at Seoul Intl Drama Awards 2024 for “The Sympathizer”
The prestigious award ceremony 2024 Seoul International Drama, held at the KBS Hall on the afternoon of September 25th, saw an impressive turnout of global talent. Among the attendees were….