Bae In-hyeok, a fan‘s heart-fluttering assistant

Actor Bae In-hyuk poses at the production conference for Channel A‘s ‘Check In Hanyang’ held at the Eliena Hotel in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 17th. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

Jeong Geon-ju, in the style of a nobleman

Actor Jung Gun-joo poses at the production presentation for Channel A‘s ‘Check In Hanyang’ held at the Eliena Hotel in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 17th. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

Jeong Geon-ju, a smile that makes you check in

Actor Jung Gun-joo poses at the production presentation for Channel A‘s ‘Check In Hanyang’ held at the Eliena Hotel in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 17th. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

Jeong Geon-ju, ‘Check-in Hanyang’ Come to Yongcheonru

Actor Jung Gun-joo poses at the production presentation for Channel A‘s ‘Check In Hanyang’ held at the Eliena Hotel in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 17th. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

Jeong Geon-ju and Kim Ji-eun, perfect chemistry

Actors Jung Gun-joo and Kim Ji-eun pose at the production conference for Channel A‘s ‘Check In Hanyang’ held at the Eliena Hotel in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 17th. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

Jeong Geon-ju - Kim Ji-eun ‘Sister~’

Actors Jung Gun-joo and Kim Ji-eun pose at the production conference for Channel A‘s ‘Check In Hanyang’ held at the Eliena Hotel in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 17th. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

‘Check-in Hanyang’ Kim Ji-eun “I felt burdened because there were many female stars who dressed as men”

Kim Ji-eun of Channel A‘s new weekend drama ‘Check In Hanyang’ has expressed her determination to take on the role of a woman disguised as a man. At the production conference for ‘Check In Hanyang’ held at the Eliena Hotel in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 17th, Kim Ji-eun said, “This is my first historical drama. I trusted and appeared in it because there were many seniors with a lot of experience in historical dramas.” She continued, “While doing a historical drama, I realized that there were so many beautiful and nice places in Korea. The filming locations were all far away, but it was really fun. The scenery is really pretty, so please look forward to it.” She took on the role of Hong Deok-soo, who enters the female dormitory Yongcheonru while disguised as a man. She added, “I

‘Check-in Hanyang’ Jae-chan “My third drama this year… I feel like I‘m getting better and better”

Jae-chan, who stars in Channel A‘s new weekend drama ‘Check In Hanyang’, shared his thoughts on being labeled a ‘prolific actor’. At the production conference for ‘Check In Hanyang’ held at the Eliena Hotel in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 17th, Jae-chan introduced his role as Go Soo-ra as “a character who comes to Yongcheonru from a poor family to succeed. At first, she is full of ambition and doesn’t know what friendship is, but she comes to realize friendship as she meets her friends.” This is her first historical drama, and he said, “I had a lot of pressure and worries about the historical drama tone. However, Director Myung Hyun-woo told me, ‘since you‘re set in Joseon’s MZ era, you don‘t have to use a historical drama tone,”so I was able to let go of the pressure.

Go Soo, Kwon Yuri, Baek Ji-won, resolve to eradicate ‘Trash Chaebols’ (Lee Han-shin)

Those who want to stop the endless evil deeds of the Oh Jung Group are making a resolution. In the tvN Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Parole Judge Lee Han Shin’ (directed by Yoon Sang Ho, written by Park Chi Hyung), the evil deeds of the Oh Jung Group are endless. While incarcerated, Ji Dong Man (played by Song Young Chang) attacked Choi Hwa Ran (played by Baek Ji Won) who was helping Lee Han Shin (played by Go Soo) by escaping without permission, and Jimyeong Seop (played by Lee Hak Joo) killed Im Jeong Gyun (played by Im Hyo Woo) who was arrested by Ahn Seo Yoon (played by Kwon Yu Ri) as soon as he was released. Ahead of the 10th episode that will air on the 17th, the production team revealed the scene of a strategy meeting where Lee Han Shin, Ahn Seo Yoon, and Choi Hwa Ran have reunited. The sight of them strengthening their resolve to ‘Down with the Oh Jung Group’ raises expectations for the new operation. In the photo, the three are clinking their glasses and making a resolution. Lee Han-s

Son Ho-young, Sweet Barista Transformation… Spreading Good Influence

god Son Ho-young has transformed into a barista. On the afternoon of the 16th, Son Ho-young released a video titled ‘Please just order Americano...ㅣDaily Cafe Part-time Job’ on his official YouTube channel. In this video, Son Ho-young goes to work at ‘I Got Everything’, a cafe that creates jobs for the severely disabled. Son Ho-young meticulously learned how to take orders, calculate, and even drink recipes from a barista with 11 years of experience. He also showed his passion by writing down each different recipe. Son Ho-young, who had a hard time with the flood of orders because he was not familiar with using the POS machine, said, “I will order really simply when I go to a cafe”, making everyone laugh. He also said, “I was curious about what it would be like because it was a place where people with disabilities could work together, and there was an expert. “I was so lacking,” he said, strengthening his resolve. Although he was not good at it, Son Ho-young made drinks step by step ac

Oh My Girl Hyojung, ‘Christmas Night Train’ Release D-1… Teaser Video Released

Oh My Girl‘s Hyojung, ‘Christmas Night Train’ Release D-1... Teaser Video Released Oh My Girl’s Hyojung has released a teaser video just one day before the release of her special single. On the 17th at midnight, her agency WM Entertainment released a teaser video for Hyojung‘s special single ‘Christmas Night Train’ through their official SNS. This teaser video contains a seasonal atmosphere with a warm indoor space and lighting, a winter beach, and a tree. In the video, Hyojung smiles brightly and exudes her signature positive and lovely charm. Part of the lyrics, “I’ll go to you on a hot Christmas”, were revealed, and combined with the melody of the song, they have raised the anticipation for this special single. The special single ‘Christmas Night Train’ is Hyojung‘s first seasonal song, and it is known that she participated in composing it herself and Seo Ji-eum participated in writing the lyrics. You can meet it on various music sites on the afternoon of the 18th. Meanwhile, Hyojun

Red Velvet Joy, doll-like beauty and slender figure… unrealistic visuals [DA★]

Joy of the group Red Velvet showed off her unrivaled beauty. Joy posted a photo on her Instagram on the 16th with the caption, “my home sweet home”. In the released photo, Joy is sitting on a sofa and striking various poses. Wearing a beige knit one-piece dress and white stockings, Joy caught the attention of fans with her doll-like beauty and long, slender legs. Meanwhile, the group Red Velvet that Joy is a part of celebrated its 10th debut anniversary this year. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.com

‘The Strongest in Performances’ TREASURE Confirms First North American Tour Next Year

YG‘s Treasure Box ‘Promised Land’ will be held in North America. Top group TREASURE has confirmed their first North American tour since their debut. It will be held in four major cities in the United States: New York, LA, Washington D.C., and Oakland next April. According to their agency YG Entertainment (YG), TREASURE has announced that four major cities in North America will be added to their world tour ‘Special Moment’, which begins in Seoul, South Korea next March. Prior to North America, TREASURE will be holding ‘Special Moment’ in Seoul on March 29th and 30th, and in four Japanese cities: Hyogo, Aichi, Fukuoka, and Saitama in April and May.

Rise, Spotify Korea Year-End Settlement 2024 Boy Group Album Highest Ranking

RIIZE (under SM Entertainment) has achieved the highest ranking in Spotify‘s Korean year-end settlement for the world’s largest music streaming platform. Based on Spotify‘s year-end settlement campaign ‘2024 Wrapped’, RIIZE ranked 6th in the most-streamed album category in Korea with their first mini-album ‘RIIZING’, released in June of this year, making them the highest-ranking boy group this year, surpassing RIIZE and solidifying their title as ‘unique digital powerhouse’. Following this, ‘Impossible’, which was included in the album, took the ‘Top RADAR Korea Song of 2024’, which was announced by Spotify on the 16th. This is given to the most streamed song in a playlist curated by Spotify of songs by new artists, proving the interest of listeners in RISE. While RISE is receiving unending rave reviews from platforms and media around the world, ‘

VIXX Ken, a real prince on a white horse… Solo comeback photos revealed

VIXX Ken, a real prince on a white horse… Solo comeback photos revealed VIXX Ken has revealed the first concept photos ahead of his solo comeback. On the 16th, the first concept photos for Ken’s second mini album ‘PUZZLE’ were introduced through the official channel. Ken, who appeared wearing a purple velvet suit, emphasized his signature dandy charm. He showed off his tall proportions while standing alone in front of a carousel with lights on in a quiet space. He also showed off his free spirit by riding the carousel. Ken showed off his empty eyes and expressed a hazy and dreamy atmosphere as if he was seeing a fantasy among the flowers in full bloom. Ken’s second mini album ‘PUZZLE’ is Ken’s first mini album in 4 years, and it is expected to warm the hearts of fans by containing his signature sweet and soft voice and his own emotions in a diverse musical spectrum. Released at 6 p.m. on the 26th. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.com

Lee Kyung-sil, Sad News of Sister‘s Death... “Passed away in 4 days due to cerebral hemorrhage” [Full text]

Comedian Lee Kyung-sil shared sad news. On the 17th, Lee Kyung-sil posted a long message on her Instagram, saying, “This is my diary written on Tuesday, the 14th, 20241217.” Lee Kyung-sil said, “The eldest daughter of my mother‘s children, one son and four daughters. My eldest sister passed away this morning. After telling my 96-year-old mother the news at lunch, our house was in chaos. My mother’s children, one son and three daughters, two sons-in-law, and my daughter and son were all fidgeting trying to calm my mother down.” She continued, “My eldest sister said she would come after hearing that Mom was coming to our house. She collapsed from a cerebral hemorrhage that day and was hospitalized. She passed away four days later.” She said, “Everyone is at my sister‘s funeral now, but I’m watching over Mom, wondering what will happen to her.” Lee Kyung-sil said, “I went to the casket the next day too. “I was afraid that I might see my older sister struggling because she was sick, but sh

Hyun Bin, ♥Son Ye-jin and Pre-Marriage Dating Signal? “Not Now” Honest Confession

Actor Hyun Bin honestly revealed the ‘love signals’ with Son Ye-jin before marriage. On the 16th, the YouTube channel ‘Salty Brothers’ posted a trailer for the movie ‘Harbin’ where lead actors Jeon Yeo-bin, Hyun Bin, Park Hoon, and Park Jung-min met with MCs Shin Dong-yup and Jung Ho-chul. In the trailer that was released that day, Shin Dong-yup asked Hyun Bin, “‘How did you feel when you saw her (on the internet) saying, ‘I‘ve liked Son Ye-jin since the old days’?’. Hyun Bin replied, “Huh? Not then,”, making everyone laugh. Previously, Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin garnered attention by posting photos and videos of them being affectionate while filming the movie ‘Negotiation’. The two were involved in dating rumors several times, but their agencies at the time denied the rumors, saying, “It’s groundless.” The two later admitted to dating on January 1, 2021. At the time, Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin revealed that they had developed feelings for each other after Crash Landing on You ended and bega

Billy Completes First World Tour in America… Continues Asia Tour

Billy successfully wraps up first world tour in Americas… Continuing with Asia tour Group Billlie has successfully wrapped up their concerts in America following Europe. Billy (Siyoon, Sean, Tsuki, Moonsooah, Haram, Suhyun, Haruna) successfully wrapped up their ‘Billlie World Tour ’Our FLOWERLD (Belllie‘ve You)’ GRAND AMERICA‘ (hereafter ’Our FLOWERLD (Belllie‘ve You)’) in Los Angeles, USA on the 15th (local time). ‘Our FLOWERLD (Belllie’ve You)‘ is Billy‘s first world tour since his debut. So far, they have visited 9 cities in Europe and 14 cities in America, closely interacting with their global fans. Among these, the Los Angeles concert, which marked the finale of the tour, was filled with fans even before the start, proving Billy’s popularity in the area. Billy started with his debut song ’RING X RING‘ and recently released his 5th mini album ’appendix: Of All We Have Los

Lee Soo-geun cries “I feel like I‘m going to collapse”… Child dies in apartment (Hanbli)

The death of a child in an apartment complex is being highlighted. The JTBC ‘Han Moon-chul‘s Black Box Review’ (abbreviated as ‘Hanbli’) to be aired on the 17th will highlight the unfortunate accident in October in which an elementary school student who was walking home from school in an apartment complex lost his life to a recycling truck. The released CCTV footage shows a recycling truck entering the sidewalk of an apartment complex and striking a child walking behind the vehicle in reverse. The studio is filled with sorrow at the news that the late 7-year-old Kim Ri-ye left her family. According to the production team, the bereaved family cannot help but lament the excuse of the driver of the vehicle that he did not see the child even though there was a rear-view camera, saying that it is an incomprehensible act. The bereaved family is strongly angry about the accident, which still has many questions, such as the fact that the garbage truck entered the sidewalk and the fact that the

‘Jeon Min-ki♥’ Jeong Mi-nyeo cries…Engagement broken off just before marriage → Divorce crisis “It‘s like hell” (Comprehensive)[DA:Review]

‘Jeon Min-ki♥’ Jeong Mi-nyeo sobs… Breakoff of engagement right before marriage → Divorce crisis “It‘s like hell” (Comprehensive) [DA: Review] The married life of ‘Hell couple’ Jeon Min-ki♥Jeong Mi-nyeo has been revealed. On the SBS ‘Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny’ (hereafter ‘Same Bed, Different Dreams 2’) broadcast on the 16th, the daily lives of the broadcaster couple Jeon Min-ki and Jeong Mi-nyeo, who are in their 10th year of marriage, were revealed. Jeon Min-ki, who appeared in the studio that day, caught people’s attention with his warm appearance that resembled actor Bae Yong-joon. Jeon Min-ki, who started out as a TBC announcer, is currently working as a big data expert. His wife Jeong Mi-nyeo, who also started out as a weather caster, is a show host and broadcaster, and the couple even hosts a program together. Kim Gu-ra said, “I recommended the Jeon Min-ki couple. I did a program with Jeon Min-ki earlier this year. The pilot was together, but when the prog