Lee Yong-joo, wedding announcement “Bride-to-be=special person“ [Full text]

Comedian Lee Yong-ju, who is active through the YouTube channel ‘Pishik University’, has announced his marriage. On the 24th, Lee Yong-ju posted on his SNS, saying, “I am writing this to send you an early Lunar New Year greeting and to share some news with you all. “I am getting married.” He added, “I plan to have the wedding before the cold weather goes away, and it will be a small, quiet ceremony with my elders, family, and relatives.” Regarding his bride-to-be, he explained, “The person I am marrying is someone who is more special to me than anyone else, living an ordinary life.” Lastly, Lee Yong-ju said, “I want to live a life where I can always empathize with you all, create small joys in my daily life, and repay you. “I ask for your continued support,” he said. ● Below is the full text of Lee Yong-ju’s SNS post. Hello, this is Lee Yong-ju. I am writing this post to share some news with you along with a slightly early Lunar New Year greeting. I am getting married. I plan to have t

“Brutal with a knife...” Female Shaman Murderer Claims Accidental Accident (Sentence 4)

The identity of the culprit who brutally murdered a 40-year-old female shaman in a commercial building in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu has been revealed. On the Tcast E Channel show ‘Brave Detective 4’ that aired on the 24th, former Superintendent Yoon Oe-chul and Superintendent Kim Jin-soo of the Scientific Investigation Unit (KCSI) appeared and went in search of the culprit. The detectives who were dispatched after a report from a neighbor witnessed a gruesome scene where the victim was stabbed deeply with a knife and his organs were spilled out. The autopsy results showed that there were five stab wounds all over the body, but there were no signs of resistance, so at the beginning of the investigation, it was assumed to be the work of an acquaintance. However, no one among the victim‘s acquaintances could be found as a suspect. Just when the investigation was about to go cold, the detectives heard crucial testimony from the neighbor. The neighbor claimed that on the morning of the day

Ji Seok-jin, sniping at Yoo Jae-suk, his friend of 30 years… Yoo Jae-suk‘s neck is furious (Running Man)

SBS‘s ‘Running Man’ will foreshadow a race to find the true meaning of ‘good value for money’ in an era of high prices. In a recent recording, the members visited a market restaurant known for its good value for money and took on the mission of guessing the price of a serving of tteokbokki. An additional mission followed with fried food at stake, and the members, obsessed with food, made the audience burst into laughter by throwing all sorts of ‘nonsense feasts’. This mission required impromptu lyrics based on the given prompts, so quick thinking and sense were very important. Ji Suk-jin transformed into ‘MC Abby Nem’ and, as if he had been waiting for it, dissed his ‘best friend’ Yoo Jae-suk, causing him to grab him by the scruff of the neck. On the other hand, Yang Se-chan is said to have heated up the scene by suddenly making a straightforward confession and making the older brothers and sisters’ gums burst. Meanwhile, the snack shop visited that day is a place that has frozen the p

Ji Sang-ryeol joins ‘Mr. Housewife 2’… First public appearance of live-in girlfriend [Official]

On KBS 2TV‘s ‘Mr. House Husband Season 2’ (hereafter ‘Mr. House Husband’), Ji Sang-ryeol will be joining the show as a new House Husband for the new year. Ji Sang-ryeol, who was synonymous with the entertainment industry’s ‘single man’ and ‘sting man’, will break the stereotypes about him and reveal his daily life that is 180 degrees different from his previous image. First, Ji Sang-ryeol makes the shocking statement, “I‘m not a single man or a widower,” and surprises everyone by revealing a house full of traces of women, such as two pillows on the bed, toothbrushes placed side by side, and couple photos. Next, Ji Sang-ryeol’s live-in girlfriend appears for the first time on ‘Mr. House Husband’, and Ji Sang-ryeol cannot hide his affection for her, saying, “We know each other just by looking at each other.” The identity of the live-in girlfriend who wakes up Ji Sang-ryeol with a warm morning call and even prepares his breakfast herself is drawing keen attention. Also, on this day, Ji Sa

Kim Ui-seong raises both hands to a knife-wielding man… Imminent crisis (Check-in Hanyang)

In ‘Check In Hanyang’, Kim Eui-seong is attacked by a strange man. In episode 11 of Channel A‘s weekend drama ‘Check In Hanyang’ (written by Park Hyun-jin/directed by Myung Hyun-woo, Noh Kyu-yeop/planned by Channel A/produced by Wemad, Artist Studio, Story Networks/joint production and investment by PONY CANYON), which airs on the 25th, the eve of the engagement ceremony between Prince Muyeong Lee Eun (played by Bae In-hyeok) and Byeong-pan’s (played by Yoon Je-moon) niece Do-kyung (played by Kwon Eun-bin) takes place. It adds to the curiosity as it is said that Cheon Bang-ju (played by Kim Eui-seong) is attacked by someone at the same time at Yongcheonru where a splendid festival is being held. The still cuts released by ‘Check In Hanyang’ show people wearing masks and enjoying the engagement ceremony between Prince Muyeong and Do-kyung. It raises curiosity about what will happen among the anonymous people mingling under the splendid lights. Meanwhile, Cheon Bang-ju, the owner of Yong

CNBLUE to hold North American tour ‘VOYAGE into X’ in April

The band CNBLUE (Jung Yong-hwa, Kang Min-hyuk, Lee Jung-shin) will be holding a North American tour. Their agency FNC Entertainment announced the news of the ‘2025 CNBLUE LIVE - VOYAGE into X IN NORTH AMERICA’ through their official SNS channel on the 24th. According to the released poster, CNBLUE will meet fans in each country starting in Toronto on April 16th, followed by New York on the 18th, Los Angeles on the 24th, and San Francisco on the 27th. Just like the title of the tour, ‘VOYAGE into X’, CNBLUE included CNBLUE‘s journey toward the infinite world (X). They plan to present not only their previously loved hit songs but also songs from their 10th mini album ‘X’ (X) released last year as a live performance. CNBLUE is currently on an Asian tour with the same title. They successfully completed the tour in Macau, Taipei, Bangkok, and Malaysia starting in October of last year, and will be performing in Kaohsiung in March.

Yoo Jae-suk gives up his singing part to Seung-heon? ‘A warm recording site’ (What‘s the big deal?)

‘What do you do when you play?’ The recording site of the group song ‘Butterfly’ where everyone became one will be revealed. The episode of MBC‘s ‘What do you do when you play?’ (directed by Kim Jin-yong, Lee Joo-won, Wang Jong-seok, Ahn Ji-sun, Bang Sung-soo/written by Noh Min-sun), which will air on the 25th, will depict the ‘Winter Song Mates’ singing the long-awaited group song ‘Butterfly’ of the ‘Winter Song Project’. The recording studio where the group song will be sung is a place that holds 80 years of modern and contemporary Korean music history, adding to its special meaning. Yoo Jae-suk says, “Many famous songs were recorded here,” and introduces it as the place where the song ‘Let’s Become One’, which gave strength to the people during the 1997 IMF foreign exchange crisis, was recorded. ‘Become One’ is a group song featuring the best singers of the time, including Kim Gun-mo, Lee Seung-chul, Shin Seung-hoon, Uhm Jung-hwa, Jo Sung-mo, H.O.T., and Fin.K.L. The group song ‘But

Jenny to host ‘The Ruby Experience’ show in March

Jennie invites you to ‘The Ruby Experience’. According to OA Entertainment (ODDATELIER) on the 25th, Jennie will hold the ‘The Ruby Experience’ show in Los Angeles, New York, and Seoul on March 7th to commemorate the release of her first solo album ‘Ruby’. ‘The Ruby Experience’, where you can experience Jennie‘s solo album ‘Ruby’ up close, will begin at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles (LA) on March 6th, and will be held at Radio City Music Hall in New York on the 10th and Inspire Arena on the 15th, giving fans around the world unforgettable special memories. In particular, a portion of the proceeds from the US performance of ‘The Ruby Experience’ will be donated to support wildfire recovery efforts and firefighters in Los Angeles (LA). ‘Ruby’, which contains Jennie’s infinite musical potential, was released last year. A total of 15 songs of various genres are included, including the single ‘Mantra’ (Mantra) released in October.

Vivarium room → Sauna… Kim Dae-ho, house revealed (I live alone) [TV comprehensive]

MBC‘s ‘I Live Alone’ caught the attention of viewers by revealing for the first time the ultimate romantic ‘Daehone 2nd Store’, where Kim Dae-ho perfectly separates his personal life and hobbies. In addition, the chemistry between ‘the last in the hierarchy’ Lee Joo-seung and his dog ‘Coco’, as ‘the love-hate siblings(?)’, drew attention and caused bursts of laughter. As a result, the viewership ratings showed off their explosive growth for three consecutive weeks. Furniture soared to a high of 10.8% and 2049 to 5.1%, breaking its own record high in 2025. On the MBC show ‘I Live Alone’ (directed by Heo Hang, Kang Ji-hee, Park Soo-bin, Lee Kyung-eun, and Moon Ki-young) that aired on the 24th, the housewarming scene of ‘Daehone 2nd store’ filled with Kim Dae-ho’s dreams and the cohabitation of Lee Joo-seung and his mother‘s pet dog ‘Coco’ were revealed. According to Nielsen Korea, a viewership rating research company, on the 28th, the household viewership rating of ‘I Live Alone’ that ai

‘February 12th comeback’ Chungha, new EP ‘Alivio’ concept photos released

Singer Chungha is drawing attention by foreshadowing a new atmosphere with the release of concept photos. Chungha released the concept photos for her new EP ‘Alivio (알리비오)’ through her official SNS on the 24th. In the released photos, Chungha is gazing intensely at the camera, giving off a charismatic moment. Her deadly gaze drew an explosive response from global fans, and she caught everyone‘s attention by perfectly digesting hip and unique street styling. In another image, Chungha is radiating an overwhelming presence and aura in a black suit look. She also completed the sensual atmosphere by adding points such as geek-chic style rimless glasses and silver accessories. ‘Alivio’ is Chungha’s new song released in about two months since her Christmas special single ‘Christmas Promises’ in December of last year. Chungha uses ‘Alivio’, which means ‘comfort’ and ‘relief’, to describe the stress we experience in our daily lives, the liberation from it, and the things that permeate in betwee

Lee Cho-hee and Heo Nam-joon, internal strife?… Dangerous atmosphere (Ask the stars)

The fight between Lee Min-ho‘s assistants Lee Cho-hee and Heo Nam-joon begins. In episode 7 of the tvN weekend drama ‘Ask the Stars’ (written by Seo Sook-hyang, directed by Park Shin-woo, planned by Studio Dragon, produced by Keyeast and MYM Entertainment), which airs on the afternoon of the 25th, astronauts Mina Lee (played by Lee Cho-hee) and Lee Seung-joon (played by Heo Nam-joon), who helped the dinosaur (played by Lee Min-ho) with his mission, fall into a quandary at the crossroads of conscience and greed. Earlier, the dinosaur told Mina Lee that the World Ball winning lottery ticket she had was actually Kang Kang-soo’s (played by Oh Jung-se) and asked her to help him in exchange for turning a blind eye to this. Minna Lee, who couldn‘t believe in such a dinosaur, decided to grant the dinosaur’s request after a deep discussion with space scientist Seungjun Lee and pilot Santi (Alex Hafner), who knew about the lottery. With the help of Minna Lee, Seungjun Lee, and Santi, the dinosau

Lee Jae-woo, Lee Jun-hyeok, comfort and advice… warm charm (Na Wan-bi)

Actor Lee Jae-woo is drawing attention with his strong presence as a life mentor in the SBS drama My Perfect Secretary as ‘Lee Kang-seok’. Lee Kang-seok is a number one husband like a unicorn to Mi-ae (played by Lee Sang-hee) and a ‘life mentor’ to the male protagonist Eun-ho (played by Lee Joon-hyuk) who shares his innermost feelings and gives him warm comfort, touching viewers. In the recently aired 7th episode, Kang-seok has a drink with Eun-ho, listens to her worries earnestly and offers her warm advice. Kang-seok invites Eun-ho to a bookstore and says, “I thought we could talk about life for the first time in a while”, giving her a chance to open up. The two continue a comfortable conversation, and Kang-seok tells Eun-ho, “When Byul comes here, she reads a book by herself. Now that I think about it, Byul and CEO Kang are secretly similar. They also like books.” Eun-ho answers with a bitter expression, “Are those two similar?” but Kang-seok examines his expression and brings up a d

Han Ji-min♥Lee Jun-hyuk, Finally Both Sides… Ending Kiss Confirmation of Heart (Na Wan-bi) [TV Comprehensive]

SBS ‘My Perfect Secretary’ Han Ji-min and Lee Joon-hyuk have finally accepted their feelings for each other. Episode 7 of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘My Perfect Secretary’ (directed by Ham Joon-ho and Kim Jae-hong, written by Ji-eun, produced by Studio S and Io Contents Group) that aired on the 24th depicted the ‘after’ story of Ji-yoon (Han Ji-min) realizing her feelings for Eun-ho (Lee Joon-hyuk). And the kiss ending, which came when the two people were about to explode with longing due to them not being able to get any closer and keeping their distance, filled Friday night with great excitement. The viewership ratings on that day recorded 11% nationwide, 10.5% in the metropolitan area, and a peak of 12.1%, firmly maintaining the top spot among same-time and weekly mini-series. The 2049 target viewership rating, a key indicator that can be used to gauge channel competitiveness and topicality, also recorded 3.7%. (Provided by Nielsen Korea) Ji-yoon realized her feelings and became

‘Black Nuns’, 160,000 viewers on the first day of release… 1st place [DA:Box]

The movie “The Nuns in Black” has topped the box office, attracting 160,000 viewers on its first day of release. “The Nuns in Black” is a movie about people who perform a forbidden ritual to save a boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit. The movie “The Nuns in Black” has been receiving favorable reviews for its dramatic plot, high-quality production, and the actors‘ passionate performances, and has topped the box office, attracting 163,725 viewers on its first day of release. “The Nuns in Black” had been foreshadowing a box office hit even before its release, ranking first in overall advance ticket sales, and as soon as it was released, it mobilized 160,000 viewers, expanding the entire market and signaling the start of a full-fledged craze. Not only is Song Hye-kyo’s passionate performance in perfectly portraying the never-before-seen character of nun ‘Yunia’, but Jeon Yeo-bin‘s new transformation into nun ‘Michaela’ with a complex inner self is receiving rave reviews from the audien

Na In-woo turns his back on Lee Se-young… “I need time to forget you” (Motel Cali) [TV Comprehensive]

MBC‘s ‘Motel California’ Na In-woo has turned his back on Lee Se-young for the first time. In episode 5 of MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama ‘Motel California’ (planned by Jang Jae-hoon/directed by Kim Hyung-min, Lee Jae-jin/scripted by Lee Seo-yoon/produced by HB Entertainment/hereafter ‘Motel California’), which aired on the 24th (Friday), misunderstandings pile up between Kang-hee (played by Lee Se-young) and Yeon-soo (played by Na In-woo), which depicted them facing unfortunate conflicts, causing excessive immersion on the part of viewers. In addition, episode 5 of ‘Motel California’ recorded 4.7% nationwide and 4.9% in the metropolitan area. Among these, the scene where Kang-hee recalls past wounds while looking at Chun-pil (played by Choi Min-soo) recorded a peak viewership rating of 5.4%. (Nielsen Korea household standard) The broadcast on this day began with the truth behind Yeon-soo and Nan-woo‘s (Choi Hee-jin) ‘Ice Cream Shop Date’ that made Kang-hee cry in the previous 4 episodes.

Lee Chan-won, Eun Ga-eun♥Park Hyun-ho‘s marriage is sincere... Promise of endless support (Immortal Song)

‘Immortal Songs’ Lee Chan-won surprised everyone by revealing that he will be in charge of everything from hosting the wedding of Eun Ga-eun and Park Hyun-ho, from the wedding to the congratulatory song and dowry. Episode 690 of KBS2‘Immortal Songs’ that airs today (the 25th) is the ‘2025 New Year‘s Project Part 2: Lunar New Year Family Special’ and stars such as Park Young-gyu and Joanna, father and daughter Woo Yeon-i and Marcus Kang, father and daughter Jo Myeong-sik and Ali, Lee Sang-ho, Lee Sang-min, and Kim Ja-yeon’s family, and Eun Ga-eun and Park Hyun-ho‘s soon-to-be couple and their families will all appear. On this day, ‘Immortal Songs’ couple Eun Ga-eun and Park Hyun-ho appear as the ‘future couple’. When asked about their wedding date, the soon-to-be couple shyly responds, “April 12th.” When Park Hyun-bin, who appeared as a special MC, started by saying, “Lee Chan-won said that he would emcee and sing a congratulatory song when you two get married, and he would even give yo

Kim Jaejoong “Adopted at age 3... Family is precious now” Honest Confession (Convenience Store Restaurant) [TV Comprehensive]

‘New Release Convenience Store Restaurant’ Kim Jae-joong and his older sisters showed the true meaning of family, making us feel warmhearted. On the KBS 2TV ‘New Release Convenience Store Restaurant’ (hereafter referred to as ‘Convenience Store Restaurant’) broadcast on the 24th, the touching story of Kim Jae-joong, the youngest son of a wealthy family, was revealed. The younger brother Kim Jae-joong, who was worried about being a burden to his older sisters, did not ask for help even when they were having a hard time financially, and the older sister cried as she recalled the first time she met her adopted younger brother Kim Jae-joong when he was 3 years old. The story of Kim Jae-joong‘s family embracing each other with love filled the living room on Friday evening with emotion. The broadcast that day recorded 4.2% in viewership ratings nationwide according to Nielsen Korea. Kim Jae-joong, who visited his parents’ house that day, was spending time with his first older sister and moth

Kim Ji-won, there‘s no way she’s not a queen... Aura that overwhelms the eyes [Photoshoot]

Kim Ji-won, there‘s no way she’s not a queen... Aura that overwhelms the eyes [Photoshoot] Actress Kim Ji-won decorated the special book cover of the February issue of fashion magazine Vogue Korea. In the photoshoot, Kim Ji-won completed a visual that is impossible to take your eyes off of along with the collection of the brand she is currently working as an ambassador for. She drew a hot response from the scene by showing off a variety of looks that were sometimes pure and sometimes seductive, crossing the boundaries of various collections. Kim Ji-won received recognition for her amazing topicality and acting skills through the drama ‘Queen of Tears’ last year. The drama recorded the highest viewership ratings of all time for tvN dramas with a final episode rating of 24.9%. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.com

Lucas‘ birthday today (25th)... Idol Pick Event Star [DA:Chart]

Lucas‘ birthday is today (25th)... Idol Pick event protagonist [DA:Chart] Singer Lucas is receiving a birthday event. According to the star voting web service Idol Pick on the 25th, ‘Pick My Own Idol’ Lucas was selected as the event protagonist in a special vote for those with birthdays in January. The related voting was held from the 16th to the 25th of last month. ▲ If 40,000 picks are achieved, the idol’s pop-up congratulatory banner will be placed on the Idol Pick app and the main web page, an online article, and a 1-day support advertisement on the electronic billboard at Seodaemun Station in Seoul. ▲ If 100,000 picks are achieved, the electronic billboard support will be provided for 3 days, including the anniversary, at the same location. ▲ If 1st place in the final rankings is achieved, an advertisement on the outdoor LED electronic billboard in Myeongdong, Seoul for 7 days. According to the voting results, Lucas took first place with 131,889 picks and simultaneously achieved 1

Lee Se-young♥Na In-woo are a gum-like couple… ‘Motel Cali’ 4-way chemistry [Photoshoot]

Lee Se-young ♥ Na In-woo, a gum-tack couple… ‘Motel Cali’ 4-way chemistry [Photoshoot] MBC ‘Motel California’ The special concept pictorial of Lee Se-young, Na In-woo, Kim Tae-hyung, and Choi Hee-jin has been revealed. ‘Motel California’ (planned by Jang Jae-hoon/directed by Kim Hyung-min, Lee Jae-jin/scripted by Lee Seo-yoon/produced by HB Entertainment/hereafter ‘Motel Cali’) is a first love remodeling romance about a woman who was born and raised in a motel in the countryside and reunites with her first love in her hometown she ran away from 12 years ago. It is based on the popular 2019 novel ‘Home, Bitter Home’ by Sim Yoon-seo. Amidst ongoing rave reviews, the concept pictorial of the main characters Lee Se-young (as Ji Kang-hee), Na In-woo (as Cheon Yeon-soo), Kim Tae-hyung (as Geum Seok-kyung), and Choi Hee-jin (as Yoon Nan-woo) has been revealed. Lee Se-young plays the role of ‘Ji Kang-hee’, an interior designer who has lived a difficult life due to her unusual background, and N