MUSICRosé, 1st place in December girl group individual brand reputation [Entertainment News HOT]BLACKPINK‘s Rosé, who created the ‘Apartment’ craze, took first place in the girl group individual brand reputation for December. The Korea Enterprise Reputation Institute analyzed 137.78 million pieces of brand big data on 712 girl group members from the 15th of last month to the 15th of this month, and Rosé came in first. She was followed by aespa’s Karina, Ive‘s Jang Won-young, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, and aespa‘s Winter. Koo Chang-hwan, the director of the Korea Enterprise Reputation Institute, said, “Rosé’s keyword analysis showed high results in words such as ‘Apartment’, ‘Rosie’, and in the positivity/negativity ratio analysis, her positivity ratio was analyzed to be 94.50%.”Dec 15, 2024
MUSICAfter the first million copies sold, Bonek also achieved his dream of ‘first solo concert’Life is not in vain” [Comprehensive]From their first fan meeting to their first million-seller, and even their first solo concert. The six-member group Boy Next Door has achieved a perfect quantum jump this year, building up their special ‘firsts’. They debuted as the first group from KOZ Entertainment, founded by singer Zico, in May of last year, and were called the ‘Zico Group’. In just 1 year and 6 months, they have stood tall as the ‘5th generation top tier’ of K-pop with their presence alone. Having held their first fan meeting in April and meeting their fandom ‘One Door’ for the first time ever, Boy Next Door began to show a steep upward curve with their 3rd mini album ‘19.99’, released in September. The album has accumulated sales ofDec 15, 2024
TVGeum Sae-rok looks lovingly at the sleeping Kim Jung-hyun (Iron Family)Geum Sae-rok looks lovingly at Kim Jung-hyun who is sleeping in the attic. Episode 23 of KBS 2TV‘s special weekend drama ‘Iron Family’ (directed by Sung Joon-hae, Seo Yong-soo / written by Seo Sook-hyang) that aired on the 14th showed the family of the honest laundry shop regaining stability thanks to Seo Kang-joo (played by Kim Jung-hyun) who dug up money that was buried in the ancestral grave. Da-rim (played by Geum Sae-rok) who immediately visited Kang-joo in the attic showed her gratitude with a kiss on the cheek. Da-rim who said she was too shameless to say thank you said Kang-joo, ‘Then can I do it here? You’re so shameless right now.’ and demanded a kiss on the mouth. After that, Kang-joo, who made Cha Tae-woong‘s (played by Choi Tae-joon) attic his residence, called Da-rim up after she got off work. He declared independence from his father Ji Seung-don (played by Shin Hyun-joon) and immediately moved out of the business office, so he was burning with a desire for success. He peDec 15, 2024
MUSICBoynextdoor, surprise spoiler during first solo concert: “Comeback next January”The six-member group Boy Next Door has officially announced a comeback in January next year. On the second day of their first solo concert, ‘Knock On Volume One’, held at Inspire Arena in Jung-gu, Incheon on the 15th, they said, “We filled the stage with only original songs with almost no rearrangement. After much discussion, we wanted to show Boy Next Door‘s originality as this was our first solo concert.”. He continued, “I think this will be the first and last time that the six of us will be together from beginning to end and fill the setlist with only original songs. It’s a concert that you won‘t be able to see twice. ‘Volume 1’ can be said to be our originality.Dec 15, 2024
TVEohyoin “Husband Choi Junseok Fraud Victim… Even Lost His Mother‘s Property” (Dongchimi)Former baseball player Choi Jun-seok‘s wife, Eo Hyo-in, has mentioned her husband’s investment fraud. Eo Hyo-in, who appeared on MBN‘s entertainment show ’Sokpuli Show Dongchimi‘ on the 14th, confessed that her mother’s assets were lost due to her husband Choi Jun-seok‘s deposit fraud. Eo Hyo-in began by saying, “At first, my husband said that if I invested this much somewhere, he would give me this much every month. I wasn’t interested. I thought that something would happen someday, so I stopped it from the beginning. But my husband took it as nagging and invested without me knowing.” She said, “When my husband was on the Busan team, we lived in Busan on a lease. We weren‘t going to continue living in Busan, so we rented for a while without buying. But when the lease was about six months away, I got a call from the landlord. ‘It seems like the bride doesn’t know, but I‘m wondering what will happen to me, so I should ask,’” Choi Jun-seok confessed to having been a victim of fraud usingDec 15, 2024
TV‘Midal-i’ Kim Seong-eun, unfortunate family history “Father‘s fraud victim → semi-basement, part-time job transition” (Dongchimi)Kim Seong-eun from ‘Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic Midal’ revealed her unfortunate family history. Appearing on MBN‘s ‘Sokpuli Show Dongchimi’ on the 14th, Kim Seong-eun said, “I had a short but solid career as Midal from ‘Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic’ in 1998. I also filmed over 30 commercials. Since my family had some money, my parents sent me to study abroad in New Zealand after the sitcom ended. In New Zealand, I slept well, ate well, learned a lot of things I wanted to learn, and received a lot of support,” recalling the time when she was at the peak of her popularity. She said, “I planned to stay longer, but I returned home in a hurry after 3 years,” and added, “I arrived in Korea in a hurry on an early morning flight, but my family situation had gotten so bad that they couldn’t support me (my study abroad) anymore. My father‘s business was going well, but he was a kind person, so he got scammed a lot. I moved from a nice house to a semi-basement house, but all my stuff wasDec 15, 2024
TV‘Suspicious Girl’ side reveals charm different from the originalKBS2‘s new Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘Suspicious Woman’ Director Park Yong-soon and writer Heo Seung-min have raised expectations for the drama. KBS 2TV’s new Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘Suspicious Woman’ (directed by Park Yong-soon/written by Heo Seung-min), scheduled to premiere on the 18th (Wednesday), is a romantic music growth drama about Oh Mal-soon, a grandmother in her seventies who suddenly turns into a twenty-year-old Oh Du-ri and enjoys her shining heyday as she challenges herself to become a singer once again to fulfill the dream she couldn‘t fulfill when she was younger. ‘Suspicious Woman’, a remake of the movie of the same name, is garnering a lot of attention from potential viewers for its expanded characters and storyline compared to the original. With the first broadcast just three days away, director Park Yong-soon confessed, “I’ve always wanted to do a human drama, a family drama. Personally, if I could, I wanted to give a gift to my parents through the drama.” He alsoDec 15, 2024
MUSICBoynextdoor “My first solo concert ever… I will show you more than I prepared”The six-member group Boynextdoor met their fans by holding their first solo concert. On the second day of their first solo concert, ‘Knock On Volume One’, held at Inspire Arena in Jung-gu, Incheon on the 15th, they said, “This is our first solo concert in our lives. We were nervous yesterday, but I think we‘ve relaxed a bit now.” They continued, “The day before, we were very nervous because it was our first concert, and we thought we had to show what we had prepared. Today, we’ll show you more than we prepared.” They also expressed their determination by saying, “As the volume of the concert title gets bigger, our songs and the scale of the concert will get bigger, so please look forward to it. Around Volume 5, we‘ll be able to show you what we have prepared.Dec 15, 2024
G-Dragon, Checking His Voice While Using a Mic ‘Happy’… Is He Preparing for ‘Gayo Daejun’? [DA★]Singer G-Dragon revealed a cheerful head check photo. On the 14th, G-Dragon posted a photo on his fan communication Instagram story with a part of the lyrics of the song ‘Coward’ by the band Buzz, “Love me. Don‘t make me cry”. In the photo, G-Dragon is wearing a microphone on his head and expresses Buzz’s Min Kyung-hoon‘s specialty, ‘head check’, with his whole body, adding to the cheerfulness. In another photo, he catches the eye by taking various poses while drinking coffee in a comfortable atmosphere. G-Dragon monopolized the topic by appearing on Mnet’s ‘MAMA’ last November, and will appear on the SBS year-end music stage for the first time in 8 years through the ‘Gayo Daejun’ on the 25th. Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.comDec 15, 2024
MOVIES‘Harbin’ 9 days before opening, 1st place overall reservation rateThe movie ‘Harbin’ has taken first place in overall advance ticket sales 9 days before its release. ‘Harbin’ is a work that depicts a breathtaking chase and suspicion between those who head to Harbin with a single purpose and those who pursue them in 1909. According to the integrated computer network for movie tickets, ‘Harbin’ easily surpassed 83,383 advance ticket sales as of 12:46 PM on December 15 (Sun), 9 days before its release, taking first place in overall advance ticket sales. Amidst high expectations, the movie proved the anticipation for the movie by taking first place in advance ticket sales 9 days before its release, beating out competing films such as ‘Firefighter’’‘Mufasa: The Lion King’. If this trend continues, it is expected that this week‘s advance ticket sales will surpass 100,000 in one go. ‘Harbin’ is a work that captures the atmosphere created by the overwhelming global location and the life-threatening journey of independence fighters as seen through the eyesDec 15, 2024
TVBaek Ji-young “Can‘t Find Male Feature for Dance Song... Same Age Taecyeon → Now It’s Two Wheels“ (Cultwo Show)Singer Baek Ji-young appeared on SBS PowerFM (107.7MHz) ‘Two O‘Clock Escape Cultwo Show‘ on the 15th. Baek Ji-young has been actively promoting her recently released her 25th anniversary album. Baek Ji-young emphasized the differences between her title song ‘That’s Right’ and the song, saying, “‘Baekbal’ (Baek Ji-young style ballad), but it is calm and bold, unlike her previous desperate and sorrowful style. The news that Kangta was in charge of composing and directing this new song also caught attention, but Baek Ji-young stated that she did not ask Kangta directly, but “I decided on it through a blind monitor at Song Camp.” Baek Ji-young also mentioned the reason she shed tears while recording her new song. Baek Ji-young said, “My daughter came to me around the time we were finished recording. This song is sad, but it was warm to me. The song is warm, my daughter is outside, and I am overwhelmed with gratitude,” she said, explaining the reason for her tears. Baek Ji-young’s new songDec 15, 2024
MUSICBaby Monster, ‘Love In My Heart’ MV Released [DA:Today]The third music video for YG girl group Baby Monster‘s first full-length album, ‘Love In My Heart’, is finally being unveiled. Baby Monster’s first full-length album [DRIP]‘s sixth track, ‘Love In My Heart’, is a pop dance song full of the members’ bright charms. The lyrics, which are about deciding not to hide one‘s feelings that have grown uncontrollably, resonate with many viewers and are just as popular as the double title tracks, ‘DRIP’ and ‘CLIK CLAK’. This music video, which will be released at midnight tonight (midnight on the 16th), was produced in a story format that Baby Monster has never shown before. The members’ rich emotional acting is captured in a cinematic style, increasing the sense of immersion. With YG‘s full support, the video was filmed in various locations, so fans are expected to enjoy a variety of things to see. Baby Monster’s transformation, which was foreshadowed through the teasing content, is also drawing much attention. The seven members have captured theDec 15, 2024
TVJeon Hyun-moo “I gave 2.2 million won as wedding gift to Jo Se-ho”Broadcasters Jeon Hyun-moo and Park Myung-soo are having a heated debate about the division of assets. On the KBS 2TV show ‘The Boss‘s Ears Are Donkey Ears’ (directed by Ahn Sang-eun/hereafter ‘Donkey Ears’) airing at 4:40 PM today (15th), Jeon Hyun-moo expresses an interest in non-marriage while talking about the division of assets, raising curiosity about the reason. On this day, Park Myung-soo presents a ‘full course of consultation’ from real estate to divorce to his junior comedian Kim Kyung-jin. Kim Kyung-jin surprises everyone by revealing the size of his assets, saying, “My total assets are 2.3 billion won, but I only have 1.4 billion won in loans. My monthly loan repayments alone exceed 6 million won.” In particular, when Park Myung-soo, who had shown a special curiosity about property division, explained to Jeon Hyun-moo, “Personal property before marriage is also subject to property division after marriage,” Jeon Hyun-moo showed a puzzled expression and asked, “Why? It’s myDec 15, 2024
MUSICHiki, ‘Japan Music Bank Global Festival’The group H1-KEY will decorate the end of 2024 with splendor. The group H1-KEY (Seo Yi, Riina, Hwiseo, Yel) will appear on KBS2‘s ‘2024 Music Bank Global Festival in Japan’, which will be held in Fukuoka, Japan on the 15th. H1-KEY plans to show off a perfect live and performance at the concert that day. As the members have joined the ‘Music Bank Global Festival’ lineup this year as well as last year, they plan to captivate K-pop fans and Japanese Mikey (fandom name) with a stage full of passion more than ever. H1-KEY is sweeping the charts in Southeast Asia with the ‘Thinkin’ About You‘ remix track ’Re: Thinkin‘ About You’, which was released last November. Josh Cullen, a member of SB19, a Philippine national group and the first Southeast Asian idol group to appear on Billboard, participated in the collaboration, receiving much love from Southeast Asian fans and local media.Dec 15, 2024
TVAhn Sung-hoon, first fishnet costume in his life… Takes off his body and transforms into a trot performance kingSinger Ahn Sung-hoon captivated the hearts of women with his passionate performance. Ahn Sung-hoon appeared on KBS2‘s ‘Immortal Songs’ that aired on the 14th. Ahn Sung-hoon, who won the second part of the ‘Fantasy Partner’ special last month, expressed his competitive spirit by saying, “I’m grateful for the first win, but now that I‘ve received the trophy, I think I know why I’m looking forward to the next one. I‘m getting greedier and greedier to win”. About the legendary Noh Sa-yeon, he said, “My senior participated as a judge on ‘Mr. Trot’, and I remember her comforting us with her deer-like eyes. I may be weak, but I’ve improved through hard work. I‘m embarrassed because I’m introverted, but today I‘ve prepared a fishnet costume for the first time in my life”,“ foreshadowing a performance with deadly charm. Ahn Sung-hoon, who appeared as the final runner that day, competed against ‘Miss Trot 2’ Jin Yang Ji-eun for the championship. Ahn Sung-hoon, who went on stage, chose Choi Sung-Dec 15, 2024
MUSICNana, walking the streets of Japan without a bra… It feels like it’s possible for her [DA★]Actress Nana has drawn attention by revealing a pictorial she worked on in Japan. On the 15th, Nana posted a photo on her SNS with the caption, “Sawatari Hajime. Being his muse, I had a lot of fun and was happy with the special and noble work in Japan.”. Sawatari Hajime, who Nana worked with, is a famous Japanese photographer who is especially famous for his photo series ‘Alice’. In the photo, Nana is wearing a Japanese pleated skirt and a short-sleeved shirt, crossing a crosswalk barefoot, or wearing an outfit with a leather shirt to show off her unique charisma. Meanwhile, Nana is currently preparing for her next film, ‘Omniscient Reader‘s Viewpoint’, and has been entangled in dating rumors with model Chae Jong-seok, who is 6 years her junior. Photo = Nana’s SNSDec 15, 2024
TVNCT Mark, New Song ‘Fracchee’ MV Hot Topic… Intense (feat. Lee Young-ji)The music video teaser for NCT Mark‘s new song ‘Fraktsiya (Feat. Lee Young Ji)’ has been released and is a hot topic. The music video teaser for Mark’s new song ‘Fraktsiya’, which was released on YouTube SMTOWN channels and other channels at midnight today (15th), has raised expectations by giving a glimpse into the intense atmosphere of the new song and the charismatic transformation of Mark and Lee Young Ji into agents. The music video wittily yet impactfully captures Mark‘s double life as both an agent with extraordinary abilities and a K-pop idol, and it captures attention by doubling the weight of the song through the sensual directing in black tones, leaving a strong impression. In particular, Lee Young-ji is expected to focus on the meeting between the two as she goes back and forth between a star in the dazzling spotlight and an agent with unrivaled charisma, showing perfect synergy with Mark. Meanwhile, Mark’s new song ‘Fraktsiya’ likens Mark and Lee Young-ji, who are active iDec 15, 2024
TV‘Korean Monster’ Ryu Hyun-jin “♥Bae Ji-hyun, Postpartum Care Directly... Daily Massage” (Lecturers)Baseball player Ryu Hyun-jin expressed his affection for his wife Bae Ji-hyun. On MBC‘s ‘Heart-pounding Lecturers’ (hereafter ‘Lecturers’) scheduled to air at 9:10 PM today (15th), ‘Korean Monster’ Ryu Hyun-jin, who returned to the Hanwha Eagles after 12 years, will appear and talk about his baseball life and parenting story. The broadcast that day will be Ryu Hyun-jin’s first lecture stage, and will highlight his baseball life of nearly 30 years from when he started playing baseball in the third grade of elementary school, to his professional debut, advancement to the major league, and return to Hanwha. In particular, this lecture will give a glimpse into Ryu Hyun-jin not only as a baseball player, but also as a ‘dad’. He revealed an episode of a loving man who personally helped his wife Bae Ji-hyun with postpartum care when she gave birth to their first daughter in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, and gave her a massage every day with devotion. Also, in the parenting vDec 15, 2024
Mija, Perfect Pelvic Line Even After Eating 4 Bowls of Baeksuk and Ramen [DA★]Comedian Mija showed off her solid abs. On the 14th, Mija posted a video on her social media account saying, “Two days ago, while filming a tavern, I boiled and ate four packs of boiled chicken and ramen, so my stomach and face are swollen.” She continued, “I‘ve completely regained the -1.8kg I gained in two days,” adding, “My facial swelling has gone down and my skin is in good condition.” In the video, Mija showed off her body, revealing her elastic abs and flawless pelvic line. She caught everyone’s attention with her perfect coke-bottle body. Meanwhile, Mija married comedian Kim Tae-hyun in April 2022. She is currently communicating with the public through social media such as her personal YouTube channel and mukbang. Photo = Mija‘s SNSDec 15, 2024
TVLee Yi-kyung♥Jo Soo-min, a secret school uniform date just for the two of them ‘Honey dripping’ (Marry YOU)‘Marry YOU’ Lee Yi-kyung and Jo Soo-min‘s fresh and sweet secret school uniform date unfolds. Channel A’s weekend drama ‘Marry YOU’ (written by Lina/directed by Hwang Kyung-sung/produced by Chorokbaem Media, Won Entertainment) is running towards the end with a solid development, increasing immersion. In particular, in the ending of the 8th episode of ‘Marry YOU’ that aired on the 8th, Bong Cheol-hee (played by Lee Yi-kyung) and Jung Ha-na (played by Jo Soo-min) shared a kiss confirming their feelings, making viewers even more curious about the future development. Bong Cheol-hee and Jung Ha-na give us sweet excitement, heartbreaking emotions, and bursts of laughter all at the same time. In the 9th episode of ‘Marry YOU’, which will air consecutively for episodes 9 and 10 at 7:50 PM today (15th), the healing chemistry between Bong Cheol-hee and Jung Ha-na is expected to shine once again. The released photo is a scene from episode 9 of ‘Marry YOU’. In the photo, Bong Cheol-hee and Jung HaDec 15, 2024