Go Hyun-jung, “I was like this with Lee Jung-jae...” Recalling memories of ‘Sandglass’ 30 years ago

Actress Go Hyun-jung visited the filming location of the drama ‘Sandglass’ 30 years ago. On the 20th, Go Hyun-jung posted a photo on her Instagram with the caption, “I went to Hye-rin‘s house in the drama ‘Sandglass 30 years ago. I wasn’t able to take many pictures. I was so overwhelmed, and it felt strange meeting myself from 30 years ago”. In the revealed photo, Go Hyun-jung is visiting the filming location of the drama ‘Sandglass’, where she appeared with Lee Jung-jae. Go Hyun-jung reminisces about the past while posing under a tree filled with memories. Go Hyun-jung‘s excited expression, as if she went back 30 years, catches the eye. Meanwhile, Go Hyun-jung is currently appearing in the Genie TV original drama ‘Namib’, and has chosen the new SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘Wartsy’ as her next project. ‘Wart’ is scheduled to air in July. Reporter Seunghyun Kim, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.com

‘Composition Fee Fraud Controversy’ Yoo Jae-hwan, Not Guilty... “Currently Bankrupt”

Composer Yoo Jae-hwan has been cleared of charges of fraud in music fees. On the 10th, the Seoul Gangseo Police Station decided not to prosecute Yoo Jae-hwan, who was sued by 23 people for fraud, due to insufficient evidence (not guilty). Regarding this, Yoo Jae-hwan said in an interview with YTN Star, “I still feel very guilty,” and “I’ve been cleared of charges, but it doesn’t feel all that good. I just feel like the misunderstanding has been cleared.” He continued, “As we live, things don’t always go as planned. I started out with the intention of doing something good, but it turned into a misunderstanding, which was very disappointing. It was a very difficult time, and I worked hard, but it’s unfortunate that this is the result.” Yoo Jae-hwan emphasized again that he did not receive a fee for music, saying, “The reason I received 1.3 million won at first was because I thought I could make a good song. But I didn’t know the production cost would go up this much. “I only received the

82 Major, K-Pop Super Rookie Proven by Numbers [Photoshoot]

82 Major (Nam Sung-mo, Park Seok-jun, Yoon Ye-chan, Jo Sung-il, Hwang Sung-bin, Kim Do-gyun) showed off their unique charm. Marie Claire released a pictorial of the group 82 Major. In the pictorial, 82 Major perfectly digested the conceptual mood and immediately caught the public‘s attention. The members completed the sensational pictorial with strong poses and unique charms that are no less than those of models. 82 Major’s third solo concert ‘Etume Boom (82MAJOR BOOM)’ recently held garnered hot attention, selling out all tickets for three shows including additional shows. Seok-jun said, “I‘m happy that I could start this year with a powerful concert”. Do-gyun said, “I’m just grateful. Next time, I hope to meet more Attitudes (fandom name) in a bigger place,” he said. Sung Il then chose the title song ‘Stuck’ from the second mini album ‘X-82’ as the song that stood out the most on stage. He expressed his confidence by saying, “We rap a lot, so I think this is a stage that shows our sk

Baby Monster decorates the stage with a cover of ‘YG senior’ 2NE1

With just four days left until their first world tour since their debut, Baby Monster has announced that they will perform a medley of the members’ favorite 2NE1 songs. Baby Monster will be holding the ‘2025 BABYMONSTER 1st WORLD TOUR IN SEOUL’ at KSPO DOME in Seoul on the 25th and 26th. Not only will there be a rich setlist and high-quality band live performances that can only be seen at the concert venue, but they will also be performing covers of their seniors 2NE1, garnering more attention than ever. The 2NE1 mashup dance performance that Baby Monster presented before their debut was well-received by K-pop fans, and even the fans’ secondary creations are currently gaining popularity, garnering close to 44 million views. This is expected to be a special gift to the fans who come to the concert as they are showcasing their already proven overwhelming live performances anew. In particular, the Baby Monster members personally selected the songs they will cover, expressing their great r

‘Kim Woo-bin♥’ Shin Min-a, delivers a surprise news for the New Year... “Please watch it with enjoyment”

Actress Shin Min-a has started a blog. On the 20th, Shin Min-a posted on her Instagram, “Starting a blog,” announcing the opening of her blog. Shin Min-a posted several photos on her blog with the caption, “Hello. This is Shin Min-a. I started a blog. The first photos I‘m uploading are travel photos, so please enjoy them.” In the photos that were revealed, Shin Min-a is leisurely enjoying her trip. Shin Min-a, wearing comfortable clothing such as a man-to-man and a hoodie, caught people’s attention with her natural look and no makeup on. Fans reacted explosively to the posts containing Shin Min-a‘s daily life, saying, “Unnie’s daily life is like a pictorial,” “Please upload more blog posts,” and “You‘re so pretty and lovely.” Shin Min-a concluded her post by saying, “I was worried about my first post... I hope you enjoy it. It’s hard. However, she promised to communicate by saying, “I will come back again.” Meanwhile, Shin Min-a has been in a public relationship with actor Kim Woo-bin

Shim Hyun-seop to marry 11 years younger this spring [Comprehensive]

Comedian Shim Hyun-seop was shown getting marriage permission from the parents of his girlfriend, who is 11 years younger than him, on ‘Joseon‘s Lover’. The two will be getting married in the spring of 2025. On the episode of TV CHOSUN’s ‘Joseon‘s Lover’ that aired on the 20th, Shim Hyun-seop was shown going to get marriage permission from his girlfriend’s parents. On this day, Shim Hyun-seop said, “I‘m going to take Yeong-rim’s parents to a restaurant in my car,” and announced his plans for a ‘car bath’. After that, Shim Hyun-seop left the house, leaving a solemn greeting in front of a picture of his deceased mother, saying, “The youngest son is going to get marriage permission.” However, when Shim Hyun-seop actually met his girlfriend‘s parents, he seemed nervous and stammered before barely managing to greet them, saying, “Father, mother... you look really great today.“ Even in the awkward atmosphere, the girlfriend’s father expressed satisfaction, saying, ”Is it this clean for a car

Go Ara♥Jang Ryul‘s chemistry, a fateful meeting (Chunhwa Love Story)

The fateful meeting between Princess Go Ara and playboy Jang Ryul unfolds. The TVING original series ‘Chunhwa Yeonaesam’ (written by Seo Eun-jung and directed by Lee Kwang-young) is a romantic youth historical drama that unfolds as Princess Hwa-ri (played by Go Ara), who failed in her first love, declares that she will find her own son-in-law while the city is in an uproar over the unconventional love story collection ‘Chunhwa Yeonaesam’, getting involved with the city‘s biggest playboy Hwan (played by Jang Ryul) and the number one groom-to-be Jang Won (played by Kang Chan-hee). In the drama, Hwa-ri is a direct princess of the fictional nation of the Eastern Kingdom and is a curious and free-spirited character who grew up receiving the king’s deep love. This personality of Hwari is also applied to the way of dating and marriage. Even though it is a time when men and women are considered to be different, the city is turned upside down by the unconventional choice of ‘direct selection’ f

Kim Jong-guk‘s love affair revealed by his closest confidant, causing a stir on the scene (whenever he gets a chance)

On the SBS show ‘Whenever You Have Time’ that will air on the 21st, following Kim Jong-kook‘s New Year’s wish to get married, Yoo Jae-suk revealed that Kim Jong-kook is not currently single, drawing attention to the background behind the announcement. The main topic of conversation on that day‘s broadcast is between married man Yoo Jae-suk and Cha Tae-hyun about getting ‘50-year-old single’ Kim Jong-kook married. According to the production team, Yoo Jae-suk turns the set upside down by saying, “Jong-kook is not currently single”. Yoo Jae-suk then explains, “Jong-kook is already interacting with many health enthusiasts”, making everyone nod. Cha Tae-hyun then teases, “It would be awesome if Jong-kook appeared on a real dating show”, and Kim Jong-kook replies, “I’ll take care of the marriage myself”, satisfying ‘Jong-kook catcher’ Cha Tae-hyun. On the other hand, when Yoo Yeon-seok suggested an alternative that 100% met Kim Jong-kook‘s needs by saying, “Instead of a stick of love, how a

‘Transfer Love 3’ Seo Dong-jin Album Release, Roy Kim ‘Foolish’ Remake

Seo Dong-jin of ‘Transfer Love 3’ reinterprets Roy Kim‘s song in his own style. Seo Dong-jin will release the remake song ‘Foolish’ through each music site at 6 PM on the 28th. ‘Foolish’ is the second OST of the TVING original ‘Transfer Love 3’ that aired last year, and is a song sung by Roy Kim. It contains the emotions of regret, pain, and longing felt after a breakup. The 13-year story of the program’s cast, Seo Dong-jin and Song Da-hye, heightened the level of immersion. In particular, Seo Dong-jin‘s attractive voice, combined with the rich sound arrangement, led the emotional line of the song, completing a song with warm yet deep emotions. Seo Dong-jin is expected to draw the listeners’ sympathy by expressing the mood of pain and longing that is imbued with sincerity with restrained emotions. Seo Dong-jin appeared in ‘Transfer Love 3’, which ended in April last year, as the ‘X Couple’ who broke up. Since then, he has been actively promoting by appearing in various video content. M

Lee Je-hoon → Sung Dong-il ‘Negotiation Skills’ First broadcast on March 8 [Official]

A negotiation that will shake up the Korean corporate world is about to begin. JTBC‘s new Saturday-Sunday drama, ‘The Art of Negotiation’ (directed by Ahn Pan-seok, written by Lee Seung-young) depicts the activities of a large corporation’s M&A expert and his team, known as the legendary negotiator. A teaser poster containing the back of Lee Je-hoon‘s silver hair, who has transformed into an M&A expert, has been released. The lineup of actors who will portray the conflicts of interest of the people in the Sanin Group, including Kim Dae-myung, Sung Dong-il, Jang Hyun-sung, Oh Man-seok, Ahn Hyun-ho, and Cha Kang-yoon, adds to the excitement. According to the production team, Lee Je-hoon plays Yoon Joo-no, a negotiation expert who has come to save the Sanin Group from crisis. Yoon Joo-no is a negotiation expert with keen insight and judgment who evaluates the value of a company and promotes mergers and acquisitions, and is a legend in the M&A world, also known as the white snake. Attentio

Ryeoun, caught in the past… Controversy continues (Namib) [TV Comprehensive]

Due to the controversy surrounding Lee Seung-jun, the real culprit behind the audition rigging, Ryeo-woon‘s debut countdown has been put on emergency alert. In episode 9 of the Genie TV original drama ‘Namib’ (written by Eom Sung-min, directed by Han Sang-jae and Kang Min-goo) that aired on the 20th, trainee Yoo Jin-woo (played by Ryeo-woon), who was transferred from Kang Soo-hyun (played by Go Hyun-jung) to a large agency, fell into deep frustration due to various controversies, which was pitiful. As soon as the contract was finished, Yoo Jin-woo asked Kang Soo-hyun why she sold him. Yoo Jin-woo, who believed Kang Soo-hyun’s words that they would succeed together and thoroughly kept his promise to protect her son Shim Jin-woo (played by Lee Jin-woo), lost his reason and started to run wild when Kang Soo-hyun said that he needed money to buy Shim Jin-woo‘s factory. Yoo Jin-woo, who was traumatized by being abandoned by someone who was like family, pleaded with Kang Soo-hyun, but Kang S

“Unimaginable development” The production team is also excited, first release on the 22nd (Transfer Love, Another Beginning)

TVING original ‘Transfer Love, Another Beginning’ is creating new memories with its unique cast. ‘Transfer Love, Another Beginning’, which will be aired for the first time on the 22nd, is a reality show that completes the worldview of the cast that has grown even more since ‘Transfer Love’ and heralds a new beginning. Ahead of the airing of ‘Transfer Love 4’ this year, the production team pointed out the points to watch for ‘Transfer Love, Another Beginning’, which will fully serve as a stopover between the series. ● Covering the entire series from ‘Transfer Love’ to ‘Transfer Love 3’! True integration of worldviews! The appearances of Lee Hye-sun and Jung Hye-im from ‘Transfer Love, Another Beginning’, Jeong Gyu-min and Park Na-eon from ‘Transfer Love 2’, and Kim Kwang-tae from ‘Transfer Love 3’ were revealed through spoiler posters, drawing attention. As those who were in charge of one axis of each season have finally gathered in one place by breaking down the season walls, it foresh

‘Black and White Chef’ Park Eun-young, Jung Ji-seon‘s backbiting caught “That older sister is not that great” (Talker) [TV Comprehensive]

JTBC‘s ‘Tokpawon 25 Hours’ has drawn attention with its diverse travel courses. The ‘Tokpawon 25 Hours’ that aired on the 20th went on an architectural tour of Copenhagen, Denmark, the second part of Jeon Hyun-moo and Yang Se-chan’s trip to Hong Kong, and a tour of ultra-luxurious homes in Miami, USA. The viewership ratings for the broadcast that day were 3.3% in the metropolitan area and 3.3% nationwide based on Nielsen Korea‘s paid households. First, in the ‘Tokpawon World Exploration Life’ corner, the Danish Tokpawon started an architectural tour in Copenhagen. The apartment buildings that the Tokpawon visited boasted a unique structure built in V and M shapes to secure a wide view, and the fact that this design allowed them to enjoy the city’s scenery to the fullest stood out. Next, the Tokpawon moved to a waste incinerator in Copenhagen and attracted attention by experiencing grass skiing on the rooftop there. There are no mountains in Denmark, so you have to cross the border to g

Star power wherever it goes… As expected, Song Hye-kyo

It‘s Song Hye-kyo, of course. Ahead of the release of her first screen film in 10 years, “The Black Nuns,” Song Hye-kyo, who is currently promoting hard, is showing off her extraordinary “star power” wherever she appears. In particular, on entertainment programs and YouTube, where she appeared for the first time in 23 years since her debut, she is showing off her humane and friendly side, not just “star Song Hye-kyo,” and even the clothes she wore during her appearances and the accessories she wore are literally “selling out.” Even the restaurants she frequently visits and the delivery service app are becoming topics of conversation, showing her presence in various fields such as fashion, beauty, distribution, and electronics.

Historical drama ‘Wonkyung’ is a hot topic… The effect of the two-track strategy

tvN‘s historical drama ‘Wonkyung’, starring Cha Joo-young as Queen Wongyeong, is captivating viewers with its ‘two-track’ strategy. The drama has succeeded in increasing its topicality by actively utilizing the ‘symbiosis’, which has recently swept the broadcasting industry, in which TV and OTT (online video service) exchange content. ‘Wonkyung’, which first aired on the 6th, garnered attention even before it aired because it focused on Queen Wongyeong, who was next to Lee Bang-won, rather than Lee Bang-won, who was mainly featured in previous historical dramas. Up until the 4th episode, ‘Wonkyung’ mainly depicted the conflict between Lee Bang-won, who tries to keep his in-laws in check, and Queen Wongyeong, who boldly stands up to him, and recorded a viewership rating of 5.6% (Nielsen Korea).

BTS has no hiatus… Following Jin, J-Hope also starts ‘hard work’

Following BTS‘ Jin, J-Hope is entering full-fledged ‘hard work mode’. Having focused on reorganizing after completing his military service in October of last year, he has been showing off various solo activities as soon as the new year began, further heating up the anticipation for the ‘full BTS’ release in the second half of the year. J-Hope’s first official stage of the year has been set for the La Defense Arena in Paris, France. He left for Paris, France on the 19th to attend the charity concert ‘Yellow Coin Collection 2025’, which will be held on the 24th (Korean time). The event will be held at the French National Convention Center, which is chaired by French First Lady Brigitte Macron.

Hwang Woo-seul-hye‘s Surprise Announcement “I Have a Boyfriend 1 Year Younger Than Me” (Salty Brother)

Actress Hwang Woo Seul-hye revealed that she is dating a man. On the 20th, a video titled ‘EP. 76 The drunken teamwork that made even Dong-yeop cut ties! Who will get upset and go home first?!’ was uploaded on the YouTube channel ‘Salty Brother Shin Dong-yup’ (abbreviated as ‘Salty Brother’). In the released video, the main characters of the movie ‘Hitman 2’ Kwon Sang-woo, Lee Yi-kyung, and Hwang Woo-seul-hye appeared as guests on ‘Salty Brother’ to promote the work. In particular, Hwang Woo-seul-hye revealed that she is dating a man that she is dating. Hwang Woo-seul-hye said, “I have a boyfriend”, and Lee Yi-kyung said, “Think again because he has his own experience with public relationships”, making people laugh. Hwang Woo-seul-hye said, “I have never dated a celebrity” and that she has been dating the man she is currently dating for a year. At this, Shin Dong-yup joked, “Does he think of Hwang Woo-seul-hye as his girlfriend?” Hwang Woo-seul-hye responded, “I might not,” which made

Jeon Hye-jin returns to the small screen, ‘Riding Life’ first airs on March 3 [Official]

Genie TV original drama ‘Riding Life’ (directed by Kim Chul-gyu, written by Sung Yoon-ah, Jo Won-dong) has confirmed its release date of March 3, and has released character posters of the three generations of mother and daughter, Jeon Hye-jin, Jo Min-soo, and Kim Sa-rang, riding ‘Riding Life’. ‘Riding Life’ is a drama that depicts the life of a three-generation mother and daughter in Daechi-dong as Jeong-eun, a passionate working mom who is about to take her daughter‘s ‘7-year-old civil service exam’, entrusts her mother, Ji-ah, to ride her academy. ‘7-year-old civil service exam’ is a new word referring to the entrance test to send a child to a famous English academy. It humorously and realistically depicts the early childhood private education scene where mothers engage in a war-like academy ride. The released character posters contain the various positions and thoughts of the three generations of mother and daughter who have jumped into the Daechi-dong life. The passionate working m

Song Hye-kyo is so rough... ‘Black Nuns’ armed with ‘Swishful Intensity’ (Comprehensive) [DA:On-site]

The movie ‘The Nuns’, which is expected to feature the powerful acting transformations of actress Song Hye-kyo, Jeon Yeo-bin, Lee Jin-wook, and Moon Woo-jin, has been unveiled. On the afternoon of the 20th, a press conference and discussion for the movie ‘The Nuns’ was held at the Megabox COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Song Hye-kyo, Jeon Yeo-bin, Lee Jin-wook, Moon Woo-jin, and director Kwon Hyuk-jae were in attendance. The movie ‘The Nuns’ is a spin-off of ‘The Priests’. ‘The Nuns’ tells the story of people who perform a forbidden ritual to save the boy Hee-jun (Moon Woo-jin) who is possessed by a powerful evil spirit. Director Kwon Hyuk-jae, who has been completely faithful to the script, said, “I knew that the production company that created ‘The Priests’ had been planning and working on the scenario for a long time. When I received the script, I was swept away and read it, it was intense. The lingering feeling from the ending was also so great,” he said. Song Hye-kyo, who leads the pla

Lee Hye-sun, who was like ‘Nasol’ → Kim Kwang-tae, who is crazy about plotting, is coming (Transfer Love, Another Beginning)

Lee Hye-sun, Jung Hye-im, Jung Gyu-min, Park Na-eon, and Kim Kwang-tae, who showed diverse narratives in the Tving original ‘Transfer Love’, will present new chemistry through ‘Transfer Love, Another Beginning’. ‘Transfer Love, Another Beginning’, which will be first aired on the 22nd, is a reality show that completes the worldview of the cast that has grown even more since ‘Transfer Love’ reuniting and heralding a new beginning. Ahead of the release of ‘Transfer Love 4’, the production team looked back on a crucial scene while heralding the unification of the worldview with a spin-off that encompasses the previous seasons. ● Lee Hye-sun, the protagonist of the ‘Jacuzzi’ craze that even MC Lee Yong-jin fell in love with! Lee Hye-sun, who showed off her witty wit in ‘Transfer Love’, took on the roles of cuteness and sassiness, made everyone laugh by shouting out ‘Jacuzzi’ when everyone was struggling between X (ex-lover) and NEW (new relationship). MC Lee Yong-jin laughed at Lee Hye-sun