MUSICMonsta X Minhyuk-Jooheon Special Fan Service… Free Fan Meeting to Celebrate Military Discharge ‘Touching’ (Comprehensive) [DA:Square]Monsta X Minhyuk-Jooheon special fan service… Free fan meeting to commemorate discharge, ‘Touching’ (Comprehensive) [DA:People] ‘Monbebe (fandom) love’ is deeper than the ocean and higher than Mt. Taesan. Monsta X‘s Minhyuk and Jooheon moved fans who waited for their ‘Military Baekgi’ with special fan service. The first to start was member Minhyuk. Minhyuk, who was discharged from his military service on October 3 last year, held a free fan event ‘2024 MINHYUK Fan Event’ twice in total at 1 PM and 5 PM on the 6th of that month at Yes24 Live Hall. The event was free for the 8th generation of the official fan club Monbebe, and allowed more fans to participate without having to purchase multiple tickets, with each ticket limited to one per person for each session. At the time, Minhyuk made a surprise appearance from the back of the audience holding a bouquet of flowers, revealed his flower shoes, and thanked fans who had waited for him during his military service. Having served in the milJan 23, 2025
MUSICNTX Confirmed to Return in MarchThe boy group NTX is making a comeback with a full-length album. Victory Company stated on the 23rd, “The group NTX (Hyungjin, Yunhyeok, Jaemin, Changhoon, Hojun, Rohyun, Eunho, Seungwon) is preparing their second full-length album, aiming for a release in March.” NTX, who is making a comeback with their second full-length album approximately 1 year and 3 months after their first full-length album, ‘ODD HOUR,’, has raised expectations for an active year. They will also be revealing the title track as well as all the tracks on the full-length album for the first time at the fan showcase to be held on the album release date. It is said that the members are currently sweating bullets for a high-quality album and performance. In particular, member Jaemin will be changing his stage name to ‘Siha’ for the upcoming comeback activities. Jaemin stated, “With the change in stage name, we are preparing for the new album with a new mindset, so please look forward to it.” NTX achieved a career highJan 23, 2025
MUSICOlivia Marsh to release first EP ‘Minwail’ on February 13thSinger-songwriter Olivia Marsh is releasing her first EP, ‘Meanwhile’. According to Amplify on the 23rd, Olivia Marsh will release her first mini-album, ‘Meanwhile’, on February 13th and focus on solo activities. Along with the confirmation of her new album, Olivia Marsh will hold a promotional tour in Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Bangkok, Thailand in February to introduce ‘Meanwhile’. Olivia Marsh, who has confirmed her promotional tour, will open her comeback with a listening party at Club On Air in Hongdae, Seoul at 8 PM on February 12th. Olivia Marsh will be meeting her fans up close and personal with her first listening party.Jan 23, 2025
Deuriwoo, Park Hanbyeol, and Bae Seulgi‘s agency Chan Entertainment mergeDeuriu Co., Ltd. has merged with its subsidiary Chan Entertainment. On the 23rd, Deuriu announced the merger through the ‘2025 Vision Declaration Ceremony’. Chan Entertainment has built a diverse lineup of actors Park Han-byeol, Bae Seul-gi, Jung Wook, Kim Min-joo, Kim Tae-poong, Song Hyun-chan, Lee Yoon-hyung, Cha Se-yeon, Seo Bo-bae, Lee Young-sik, Shin Jang-mi, and Kang Jae-won. Chan Entertainment plans to more systematically knock on the door of the global cultural market by carrying out artist management, content production and investment, and K-pop global performance planning through Deuriu‘s entertainment division. Other subsidiaries will also be integrated into Deuriu.Jan 23, 2025
MOVIESKim Nam-gil, a pleasant greetingActor Kim Nam-gil is giving a greeting at the press conference for the movie ‘Broken’ held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 23rd. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.comJan 23, 2025
MOVIESKim Nam-gil, a smile with hidden playfulnessActor Kim Nam-gil poses at the press conference for the movie ‘Broken’ held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 23rd. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.comJan 23, 2025
MOVIESKim Nam-gil and Ha Jung-woo, chemistry revealed in hand heartActors Kim Nam-gil and Ha Jung-woo pose at the press preview of the movie ‘Broken’ held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 23rd. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.comJan 23, 2025
MOVIESDirector Kim Jin-hwang, ‘How was the movie?’Director Kim Jin-hwang is giving a speech at the press screening of the movie ‘Broken’ held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 23rd. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.comJan 23, 2025
MOVIESPlease love ‘Broken’ a lotActors Jung Man-sik, Lim Sung-jae, Yoo Da-in, director Kim Jin-hwang, Kim Nam-gil, and Ha Jung-woo pose at the press screening of the movie ‘Broken’ held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 23rd. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.comJan 23, 2025
MOVIES‘Broken’ Kim Nam-gil, Director Kim Jin-hwang, and Ha Jung-wooActors Kim Nam-gil, director Kim Jin-hwang, and Ha Jung-woo pose at the press screening of the movie ‘Broken’ held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 23rd. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.comJan 23, 2025
MOVIESJews, trembling greetingsActor Yoo Da-in is giving a greeting at the press conference for the movie ‘Broken’ held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 23rd. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.comJan 23, 2025
MOVIESJews, somewhat quietActress Yoo Da-in poses at the press conference for the movie ‘Broken’ held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 23rd. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.comJan 23, 2025
MOVIESLim Sung-jae, ‘I am the best driver’Actor Lim Sung-jae answers reporters‘ questions at the press screening of the movie ‘Broken’ held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 23rd. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.comJan 23, 2025
MOVIESJeong Man-sik, greeting you with ‘Broken’Actor Jung Man-sik is giving a greeting at the press conference for the movie ‘Broken’ held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 23rd. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.comJan 23, 2025
MOVIESJeong Man-sik, thumbs up!Actor Jung Man-sik poses at the press conference for the movie ‘Broken’ held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 23rd. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.comJan 23, 2025
MOVIESHa Jung-woo, serious greetingActor Ha Jung-woo is giving a greeting at the press conference for the movie ‘Broken’ held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 23rd. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.comJan 23, 2025
MOVIESHa Jung-woo, the lead role of ‘Broken’Actor Ha Jung-woo poses at the press conference for the movie ‘Broken’ held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 23rd. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.comJan 23, 2025
MUSIC(G)I-dle Minnie‘s Wealth is Extraordinary... 10 Million Won Flex “Invitation to Friend’s Concert”(G)I-dle‘s Minnie has extraordinary wealth... 10 million won flex “Inviting an acquaintance to a concert” (G)I-dle’s Minnie revealed an extraordinary ‘Flex’ anecdote. Minnie appeared as a guest on the corner ‘Bob Sa Hyo’ of Hyoyeon‘s YouTube channel ‘Hyoyeon’s Level Up’, which was released on the 22nd. On this day, Hyoyeon mentioned Minnie‘s first solo album ‘HER’, which was released on the 21st, and congratulated her, saying, “Your sexy voice suits you well. I wanted to see you sooner, so it seems to have come out a little late, but this might also be the best timing.“ The two opened up a conversation while enjoying raw beef, pig’s feet, and red wine together. Minnie said, “I used to go on a diet, but I‘ve maintained it these days, so I eat comfortably”, and “My face gets red when I drink a lot. I’ve been on a program where we drank alcohol and talked before, and my complexion was completely different at the beginning and the end. “The fans were so cute,” she confessed. Hyoyeon congraJan 23, 2025
MUSIC“Happy Birthday Lee Jun-ho” Seoul → USA… Large-scale birthday eventFans are actively participating in celebrating the birthday of 2PM member and actor Lee Junho. Lee Junho‘s fan club will be running celebratory advertisements in Seoul, Japan, the United States, and other places to commemorate the artist’s birthday on the 25th. First, the advertisement event began at Incheon Inspire Arena, where Lee Junho‘s fan concert ‘Midnight Sun’ is being held. The advertisement video, which is full of Lee Junho’s luxurious image, can be seen at three indoor Inspire locations starting on the 18th until February 2nd. Next, Lee Junho‘s birthday celebration video will be shown at New York Times Square from the 24th to the 26th. It is even more meaningful as it is being carried out through the voluntary participation of fans, such as ‘Lee Junho Supporters’, ‘Iconic Lee Junho’ (Lee Junho’s International Fan Project). Meanwhile, Lee Junho is about to air the Netflix series ‘Cashier’. Lee Junho transforms into a new hero character who has nothing but is full of humanity.Jan 23, 2025
MOVIES“No decoration, no glamour”… No-makeup Ha Jung-woo‘s ‘Broken’ (Comprehensive) [DA:On-site]The movie ‘Broken’ has been unveiled with Ha Jung-woo with his unadorned, no-makeup look, Jung Man-sik who removes the weight, and best-selling author Kim Nam-gil who adds tension. On the afternoon of the 23rd, a press conference for the movie ‘Broken’ was held at CGV Yongsan I-PARK MALL in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Actors Ha Jung-woo, Kim Nam-gil, Yoo Da-in, Jung Man-sik, Lim Sung-jae, and director Kim Jin-hwang attended the press conference that day. Director Kim Jin-hwang was the first to say, “I was nervous and excited to be working with actors I had in mind from the beginning of the scenario work. It was a very meaningful time for them to make the movie and complement the parts I missed. I want to thank you once again.” Jung Man-sik said about the part he focused on while playing a gangster in this movie, “I was a gangster since my commercial film debut. I‘ve been a gangster for many years. Of course, I was also a detective. This time, I wanted to be simple. I wanted to look like a coolJan 23, 2025