SPECIALSong Ga-in, after a successful diet, she gained weight… Perfect V-line [DA★]Singer Song Ga-in showed off her beauty that has become even more beautiful. On the 23rd, Song Ga-in posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “New song, tears are falling! Please show lots of love.” In the revealed picture, Song Ga-in is posing in front of a Christmas tree. Song Ga-in, wearing a black strappy one-piece dress, caught everyone’s attention by revealing her perfect V-line and slender shoulders. In particular, Song Ga-in, who recently succeeded in dieting, caught everyone’s attention by showing off her even more beautiful looks. Meanwhile, Song Ga-in released the pre-released title song, “Tears are Falling,” of her 4th regular album, “Ga-in’s Moon,” on the 22nd. Song Ga-in’s 4th regular album, “Ga-in’s Moon,” is scheduled to be released on February 11. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comJan 24, 2025
PHOTOSeo Kang-joon, jawline like a veil… the epitome of a cold-looking man [Photoshoot]Actor Seo Kang-joon showed off the epitome of a cool-looking guy. Fashion magazine GQ KOREA released the February pictorial with Seo Kang-joon through its official SNS today (24th). In the pictorial, Seo Kang-joon shows off his sharp and sculpted visuals in various styles, from an all-white suit to a leather jacket. In particular, Seo Kang-joon shows off the epitome of a cool-looking guy with his chic and intense gaze. An interview was also conducted along with the pictorial. Seo Kang-joon said about his attitude toward his work, “I think my heart is my top priority. Regardless of the genre, I want the character to be a ‘person.’ There are characters that I can’t explain logically, but I feel like ‘this person is a person.’ Then, I get absorbed in the work and feel like they are worth studying.” When asked about his purpose in life, Seo Kang-joon emphasized, “I think I live with only one short purpose. The work I have to do now, the people I love now, and the purpose right in front ofJan 24, 2025
TVKim Gun-hee, going straight for marriage again? American lawyer‘s pride on the line, re-entering the scene (Couple Palace 2)Mnet‘s ‘Couple Palace 2’ has released profile photos of all 60 single men and women who will join the journey to find the perfect marriage partner. Among them, famous rapper Mac Daddy has caught the eye by throwing his hat into the marriage ring. Mac Daddy is a talented rapper who has shown off his powerful rapping skills in ‘Show Me the Money 9’ and ‘Rap: Public’. He is also much loved on YouTube with the character ‘Mr. Mac. Whether he will show off his unexpected charm as a ‘loving rapper’ through ‘Couple Palace 2’ and whether he will be able to find the perfect match is something to watch out for. Familiar faces from the previous season also stand out. Kim Ye-rin, a former Miss Korea contestant in Season 1, left a strong impression on viewers by showing a bitter side after failing to be matched with a couple. Kim Ye-rin, who was hurt when her date asked her, “Aren’t you thinking about losing weight?” at the time, made a splendid return after losing a whopping 20 kg, raising expectatJan 24, 2025
TVKim Jaejoong “Adopted at 3, It‘s a shame about the malicious rumors” (Convenience Store Restaurant)In ‘New Release Convenience Store Restaurant’, Kim Jaejoong shares his deep love for his family along with the fact that he was adopted. On the January 24th broadcast of KBS 2TV‘s ‘New Release Convenience Store Restaurant’, Kim Jaejoong spends a warm time with his older sisters who raised him like a son. Kim Jaejoong, who has been receiving a lot of attention since the fact that he was adopted when he was young, has time to open up to his older sisters about his adoption for the first time and share his innermost feelings. In the VCR, Kim Jaejoong cooks and eats delicious food with his first, fourth, and fifth older sisters. While eating food made by the youngest Kim Jaejoong, the siblings laugh as they reminisce about their childhood for the first time in a long time. Then, when Kim Jaejoong mentions that he remembers being very sick when he was very young, his older sisters are all surprised and are speechless for a moment, asking, “Do you remember that?”. The older sisters were hearJan 24, 2025
TV‘Country Cook’ PD “Differentiation? Edward Lee‘s food. Will show the chef’s kick well”tvN‘s ‘Edward Lee’s Country Cook’ PD Kim Kwan-tae shared everything from the program‘s planning intentions to the behind-the-scenes. ‘Edward Lee’s Country Cook’ is a program where Chef Edward Lee and his three reliable friends, Byun Yo-han, Ko Ah-sung, and Cynthia, travel around the country and present a variety of concepts using seasonal winter ingredients. It is comprised of a production team specialized in food programs such as ‘MasterChef Korea’, ‘Korean Food Battle’. PD Kim Kwan-tae, who directed ‘Edward Lee‘s Country Cook’, saw Chef Edward Lee’s sincerity about Korean food in “‘Black and White Chef: Culinary Class War’. He said, “I wanted to convey the taste of Korea by utilizing the infrastructure I gained through ‘MasterChef Korea’ and ‘Korean Food Showdown.’” He continued, “In the process, I thought, ‘What if Chef Edward Lee, who always cooked by measuring, learned cooking from Korean grandmothers and aunts who only create flavor with their hands?’ And if he creates Korean fooJan 24, 2025
TV‘No Panties’ Jang Dong-woo, how much oppression did he get? His pants fell off again during filming (He‘s all grown up but he won’t go out)‘I‘m All Grown Up But I Don’t Go Out’ Jang Dong-woo appears again in his underwear. The second episode of ‘I‘m All Grown Up But I Don’t Go Out’, which will air on MBC every1 and MBN on January 25th, will show Jang Dong-woo throwing a birthday party with his family to celebrate his birthday. Jang Dong-woo, who shocked everyone with his ‘No Panties’ confession during the previous pilot broadcast, appears in a casual look wearing only his underwear. As if that weren‘t enough, Hong Jin-kyung is surprised by Jang Dong-woo nonchalantly taking off his pants in front of the camera, saying, “Idols take off their pants so nonchalantly?” On the other hand, Jang Dong-woo responds calmly, saying, “What do I wear makes me uncomfortable. I feel oppressed””, causing laughter. On this day, Jang Dong-woo prepares a birthday party with his family to celebrate his birthday. Jang Dong-woo plans a ‘Filial Piety Birthday Party’ for his mother, saying, “Isn’t this the day my mother brought me into this world?Jan 24, 2025
MUSICFifty Fifty Releases ‘Love Tune: Rewired’ [DA:Today]Girl group FIFTY FIFTY is gifting global fans with rich music. FIFTY FIFTY will release a remix album, ‘Love Tune: Rewired’, as a gift for their fans, at 1 p.m. today (the 24th). This album was prepared for global fans who showed them so much love last year, and the songs from ‘Love Tune’, released in September of last year, were remixed in various genres to give them a new feel. The orchestra version of ‘Starry Night’, which presents a rich sound and a beauty like a scene from a movie, opens the first track, and ‘Gravity’, which received just as much love as the title song as a listener‘s pick, has been remixed into an energetic garage version and a sweet R&B version to present contrasting atmospheres. In addition to this, ‘SOS’ and ‘Push Your Love’ were remixed in genres such as Miami bass and funk, adding a retro feel and making it completely different from the original songs.Jan 24, 2025
MUSICHong Jin-young, fresh and lively New Year‘s greetings, ‘Plotting’ public previewSinger Hong Jin-young will present animated trot. Hong Jin-young, who has pioneered various trot genres from dance trot, ballad trot, indie trot, Latin, and pop, will release her new song ‘Flirting’ on the 28th during the Lunar New Year holiday. The new song captures the excitement of ‘Flirting’, an expression of affection that shows affection or attracts attention to the other person in a subtle, yet straightforward way, with Hong Jin-young‘s signature fresh and bright voice. The intro’s string line that reminds one of a scene of falling cherry blossoms, followed by a cheerful beat and refreshing vocals, convey wit and excitement. The addictive hook that repeats from the chorus of ‘My night is night is night is lonely / I miss your day is day is day’ and goes to ‘Rupturingrupturing flirting lupturingrupturing flirting’ is impressive. In particular, Hong Jin-young actively participated in the composition and lyrics of this new song, collaborating with the composition duo Algoboni HonsuJan 24, 2025
SPECIALLee Min-jung, ♥Lee Byung-hun‘s perfect body that will make you fall in love again... She’s as good as a mannequin [DA★]Actress Lee Min-jung showed off her mannequin-like body. On the 23rd, Lee Min-jung posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “A day when I wore a lot of red. Tomorrow, I‘ll wear a lot of blue.”. The revealed picture shows Lee Min-jung wearing a strong red set-up. Lee Min-jung’s innocent yet elegant beauty catches the eye. In particular, Lee Min-jung caught people‘s attention by showing off her slender legs and mannequin-like body. Meanwhile, Lee Min-jung married Lee Byung-hun in 2013 and they have a son and a daughter. She is currently busy filming the drama ‘Okay, Let’s Get a Divorce’. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comJan 24, 2025
MUSICTooniverse, 15th Anniversary Seoul Final Performance in April… Picketing Notice2NE1 has released a spot video as they confirmed that they will be holding the final encore concert of their 15th anniversary tour in Seoul this April. The explosive heat of the scene during this Asia tour is clearly conveyed through the video. 2NE1‘s energy, exuding intense charisma as they move throughout the stage along with the audience’s explosive cheers, is truly overwhelming. The splendid performance combined with the commanding presence that has been honed over 15 years and the members‘ relaxed interaction with the audience remind us of the irreplaceable presence of the ‘legendary girl group’, and have increased expectations for this upcoming concert. The ‘2025 2NE1 CONCERT [WELCOME BACK] ENCORE IN SEOUL’ will be held at KSPO DOME in Seoul on April 12th and 13th. This is a reunion with domestic fans after a 27-show Asian tour in 12 cities with sold-out tickets. This concert is more than three times the scale of the Seoul concert in October last year, and 2NEJan 24, 2025
MUSICNCT WISH, US ‘iHeartRadio Music Awards’ nomineeThe group NCT WISH has proven their power as the ‘Best New Artist’ at a major American music awards ceremony. According to the list of nominees for the ‘2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards’ announced by iHeartRadio in the United States on January 22 (local time), NCT WISH was nominated in the ‘Best New Artist (K-Pop)’ category. Debuting in February 2024, NCT WISH has presented hopeful music, energetic performances, and refreshing charm in every song they release, from their debut single ‘WISH’ to their second single ‘Songbird’, their first mini-album ‘Steady’, and their Japanese full-length album ‘WISHFUL’, and ‘WISH for Our WISH’. Just like their catchphrase, “For Our Wishes,” they are supporting the wishes and dreams of fans around the world while also achieving their own growth. Such activities have led to dazzling results, with NCT WISH recording 800,000 pre-orders for their “Steady” album.Jan 24, 2025
TVGo Hyun-jung, Song Hye-kyo, GD are talking about ‘You Quiz’, ‘Shoulder bump’ is on the riseWith a cumulative view count of approximately 4.7 billion, tvN‘s ‘You Quiz on the Block’ is raising its shoulders. ‘You Quiz on the Block’ (abbreviated as ‘You Quiz’) is a program where the big self Yoo Jae-suk, the baby self Jo Se-ho, and the jaginim (‘You Quiz’s unique way of describing the cast) dive into the lives and have honest talks. Since its first broadcast in 2018, it has maintained solid popularity for 7 years. Experts from various fields, little-known professionals, and popular figures from various fields appear and naturally tell their stories. The series of visits by stars that are rarely seen in existing entertainment programs is also an unmissable attraction. Recently, stars such as G-Dragon, the icon of the times, Go Hyun-jung, an actress rarely seen on variety shows, Hyun Bin, who appeared on a talk show for the first time in 13 years, Lee Min-ho, who appeared on his first talk show, and Song Hye-kyo, who appeared on a talk show for the first time in 23 years, have beJan 24, 2025
MUSICKim Yoon-hee, Kim Kwang-seok‘s ‘Those Days’ Remake... Released on the 25thSinger Kim Yoon-hee will be releasing her fourth remake song, ‘That Day’, on the 25th at noon. This song was written and composed by Kim Chang-ki of Zoo, and is a famous song included on Kim Kwang-seok‘s second album released in 1991. Kim Yoon-hee, who remade ‘That Day’, said, “I approached this song thinking of it as reciting a beautiful poem written by teacher Kim Chang-ki. I want to leave the interpretation and appreciation of the song up to the listeners.” Park Kyung-hwan of ‘Talented Boy’ participated in this remake as a producer and maximized the dramatic atmosphere of the song. Park Kyung-hwan said, “Kim Yoon-hee’s voice is specialized in conveying a heavy and strong melody with her own emotions. She created a dramatic composition that is different from the original song by going back and forth between 6/8 and 4/4 beats. The cello melody and dubbed piano lines that intersect with the song are connected to the memories of that day that pours out fatally,” he said, explaining theJan 24, 2025
Ellast, Kim Beop-rae, and Kim Jun-hyun, New Year‘s greetings full of good wordsGroup E&LAST and actors Kim Beop-rae and Kim Jun-hyun sent New Year‘s greetings. On the 22nd, E&LAST released the ‘2025 New Year’s Greetings’ by its artists E&LAST, Kim Beop-rae, and Kim Jun-hyun through its official YouTube channel. First, E&LAST said, “I hope those who had a hard time and were upset in 2024 can start 2025 well with a new mindset.”The weather has been really cold lately, so please take care of your health and don‘t catch a cold or get sick.” E&LAST continued, “We at E&LAST will greet you with more diverse and wonderful appearances in 2025, so please look forward to it.”They foreshadowed various activities this year. Kim Beop-rae said, “2024 has already passed and 2025 has arrived. “I think I had a busy year last year doing various activities and musicals thanks to you all,” he said. “I am curious and excited about what will happen in the coming year of 2025, the Year of the Blue Snake. I look forward to even more in 2025.Jan 24, 2025
TVKim A-young, caught in the middle of Daegyo Bridge… Tears of clear eyes (Full View)Actress Kim Ah-young reveals her unique morning routine. Episode 331 of the MBC entertainment program ‘Point of Omniscient Interfere’ (planned by Kang Young-sun / directed by Kim Yoon-jip, Jeon Jae-wook, Lee Kyung-soon, Jeong Dong-sik, Lee Da-woon / written by Yeo Hyeon-jeon) aired on the 25th will show the colorful daily life of Kim Ah-young, who has impressed the public with her ‘clear-eyed’ character. On this day, Kim Ah-young will surprise everyone by revealing her morning routine in a studio apartment full of MZ sensibilities. She makes everyone laugh with her unconventional actions, such as putting a face pack on as soon as she wakes up and doing a headstand, then calmly sitting down to have a tea ceremony, and then suddenly reading a newspaper. On this day, Kim Ah-young‘s older brother appears as her ‘OFF manager’, drawing attention. He reveals that he is responsible for Kim Ah-young’s mental care when she is in off mode, taking a break from her work like now. Kim A-young‘s oldeJan 24, 2025
TV10th Jeong-suk “It seems like I came to eat” Appearance Explodes with Disappointment (Nasol Sa-gye) [TV Check]On ‘Nasol Sagye’, 10th generation Jeong-suk expressed her disappointment at the guests‘ actions after preparing a meal. On the ENA, SBS Plus entertainment show ‘I’m SOLO, Then Love Continues (Nasol Sagye)’ that aired on the 23rd, a chaotic romance continued until just before the final selection. In the midst of this, while conveying their feelings to each other through letters, Jeong-suk confirmed that there was no letter for her and went back to lying down in her room. Mr. Baek Kim woke up 10th generation Jeong-suk, who was lying down, and 10th generation Jeong-suk suddenly sat up and said, “I feel so upset when I see the letter that I don‘t really want to get up” and laughed. At this, Mr. Baek Kim changed the mood and said, “I’m hungry, big brother, make me some food~ I‘m so hungry I could die” and dragged 10th generation Jeong-suk out. Defconn burst into laughter at the middle-aged couple vibes of the two. In an interview with the production team, she also expressed her relief, sayiJan 24, 2025
MUSICAll Hours Releases ‘Smoke Point’ Highlight MedleyThe group ALL(H)OURS (Gunho, Yumin, Jaden, Minje, Masami, Hyunbin, On) has released a highlight medley video of their third mini-album, ‘Smoke Point’. Excluding the double title song ‘Graffiti’ that was pre-released on the 17th, ALL(H)OURS sequentially released part of the sound sources of a total of four songs, including the still veiled first track ‘Smoke Point’, ‘GIMME GIMME’, ‘Kings & Queens’, and ‘Freaky Fresh’, giving a glimpse into ALL(H)OURS‘s boiling musical passion. Another title track of this album, ‘GIMME GIMME’, is a dance track with an explosive feel of tight bass and drum sounds in the EDM style. The lyrics ‘GIMME GIMME’ appear repeatedly in the highlight medley video, creating an addictive effect and raising listeners’ expectations. All Hours has expanded its horizons even further through ‘Smoke Point’.Jan 24, 2025
TV‘Please take care of the 5 Eagle Brothers!’ Warm atmosphere on set‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’ is heralding the actors‘ all-time passionate performances. Scheduled to air for the first time on Saturday, February 1st at 8 PM, KBS 2TV’s new weekend drama ‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’ (directed by Choi Sang-yeol / written by Koo Hyun-sook) is a drama that depicts a mature family story created by the five unique brothers of the long-established Eagle Brewery and the eldest sister-in-law who suddenly becomes the head of the household after her husband‘s sudden death just ten days after her wedding. With the fresh story and the appearance of a large number of unique characters, expectations for the work are rising, and the stills released today (the 24th) contain moments where you can feel the actors’ passion. First, you can feel the ease from Uhm Ji-won with her gentle smile. Also, the way she faces the camera and focuses intently on filming is impressive. Ahn Jae-wook also proves his unrivaled acting skills by instantlyJan 24, 2025
TVLim Ji-yeon, identity revealed… ♥ Will a happy ending be possible with Chu Young-woo? (Madam Ok’s Story)Lim Ji-yeon and Chu Young-woo‘s path to pioneering their fates is reaching its final hurdle. With only two episodes left until the end of JTBC’s weekend drama ‘Lady Ok‘s Tale’ (written by Park Ji-sook, directed by Jin Hyeok and Choi Bo-yoon), attention is focused on the fates of Ok Tae-young (played by Lim Ji-yeon) and Cheon Seung-hwi (played by Chu Young-woo), who are caught in a desperate trap. The production team has compiled the must-watch points for the last week. According to the production team, Ok Tae-young completely hid her identity as a runaway slave and took over the dream of the real Ok Tae-young (played by Son Na-eun) and settled down in Cheongsu-hyeon. In particular, because she lived in the lowest social class and suffered hardships, she lived a life as a nobleman, completely different from her former master who abused and persecuted her. However, her life is once again put in jeopardy when she encounters her former master, Kim So-hye (played by Ha Yul-ri), with whom shJan 24, 2025
TVNoh Jeong-ui‘s “I have a feeling this will be a masterpiece... I’m falling for Park Jin-young‘s acting just by looking at his eyes” (The Witch)Actress Noh Jung-eui personally shared the story of Channel A‘s new weekend drama ‘The Witch’. Channel A’s new weekend drama ‘The Witch’ (directed by Kim Tae-gyun, written by Jo Yoo-jin) is a mystery romance about ‘Dong-jin’, a man who tries to break the bad luck surrounding women called witches, and ‘Mi-jeong’, a woman who has become the seed of tragedy and has isolated herself from the world, and who end up saving each other in their never-ending journey. Noh Jung-eui plays the mysterious woman ‘Mi-jeong’, who has isolated herself from the world with the stigma of being a ‘witch’. Mi-jeong is a recluse who has gone into hiding after all the men who liked her got hurt or died. Noh Jung-eui said, “This is a precious work of my life that shows a different charm from my previous filmography,” and “I sincerely hope that many people will join us.” Noh Jeong-ui, who started off by saying, “I really liked writer Kang Full’s webtoon,” said, “I was attracted to the fact that I could work withJan 24, 2025