Former T-ara member Areum sentenced to 8 months in prison, 2 years probation for child abuse

Areum (real name Lee Areum), a former member of the group T-ara, was sentenced to two years of probation on charges of child abuse and defamation. According to legal circles on the 16th, the 9th Criminal Division of the Ansan Branch of the Suwon District Court (Chief Judge Yoon Sang-do) held a sentencing hearing for Lee Areum and sentenced her to eight months in prison and two years of probation. Along with this, she was also ordered to attend 40 hours of child abuse prevention classes. Lee A-reum was brought to trial on charges of emotionally abusing her ex-husband by swearing at him in front of her children and defaming Mr. A, who revealed a court ruling about her boyfriend, by slandering him on an internet broadcast. The court ruled that Lee A-reum admits to all charges regarding child abuse and that she should be severely criticized for causing serious mental damage to the legal custodian of the victimized child. In addition, regarding the defamation charge, it was determined that

Kwon Il-yong “Crazy XX” ‘Dementia Mother-in-Law Assault’ Furious at Unfilial Man (Hidden Eye)

MBC Every1 will broadcast a crime analysis commentary show, ‘Hidden Eye’, that covers various incidents and accidents captured on CCTV. Incredible incidents that happened in everyday life! ‘Four Cuts on the Scene’ introduced ‘Please give me something to drinkㅠㅠPlease give me more’. The cast was shocked when the reason why a man wearing a jjimjilbang uniform had to drink drinks at a convenience store without stopping was revealed. Meanwhile, a mysterious phenomenon occurs at a raw fish restaurant where expensive fish go missing in the middle of the night. The cast, who continued to make ingenious guesses about who the culprit of the fish disappearance case could be, were surprised by the identity of the culprit that went beyond imagination, and Soyou evoked sympathy by saying, “This is a department store to the culprit!”. Curiosity is growing about the truth of the case hidden in the unpredictable photos, and what secrets are hidden. Kwon Il-yong‘s Crime Rule “Who is the police’s best f

Seventeen‘s Do Kyung-soo’s cooking that impressed... Is it possible for Kim Woo-bin, who is filming ‘Eun-sook-d’, to work part-time? (Kongkong Bab Bab) [TV Comprehensive]

Lee Kwang-soo and Do Kyung-soo‘s cooking skills showed extreme synergy. On the tvN show ‘Bean Reaping, Rice Reaping’ (abbreviated as ‘Kongkongbapbap’) that aired on the 16th, Lee Kwang-soo and Do Kyung-soo ambitiously prepared a special menu, and they received certification from not only their co-workers but also top stars, ending their first day of business on a fruitful note. After finishing lunch service, Lee Kwang-soo and Do Kyung-soo quickly completed delicious-looking potato pancakes for a customer who ordered snack delivery. At the filming site of the ‘Channel 15 Nights’ team, who were the first delivery orderers, actors Park Bo-young, Kim Seol-hyun, and Kim Min-ha were waiting. When the three actors generously praised the crispy and warm potato pancakes, Lee Kwang-soo and Do Kyung-soo’s lips showed pleased smiles. Then, when it was time to discuss the dinner menu, owner Lee Kwang-soo suggested an unusual idea of mashing potatoes and adding them to the soybean paste stew, which

Song Hye-kyo, ‘Single-family home’ house revealed for the first time… Huge size [DA:Issue]

Actress Song Hye-kyo‘s house has been revealed for the first time, drawing attention. On the 16th, a video titled ‘Part 2! Song Ae-kyo’s vlog, not me..’ was released on the YouTube channel ‘Gyangminggyeong’. The released video contains Song Hye-kyo‘s vlog, continuing the first part. This video in particular attracted even more attention because Kang Min-kyung visited Song Hye-kyo’s house and revealed her house for the first time. Kang Min-kyung and Song Hye-kyo headed to Song Hye-kyo‘s house for a second round after eating gopchang. When Song Hye-kyo arrived home, she greeted her dog Ruby, saying, “Mommy is here,” and Kang Min-kyung also wrote, “Song Hye-kyo’s daughter” under the dog‘s name with a sense of humor. Upon arriving home, Song Hye-kyo showed Kang Min-kyung the trailer for her upcoming movie, “The Nuns,” showing her special affection for movies. Kang Min-kyung spent the night at Song Hye-kyo’s house and greeted the morning. Kang Min-kyung asked about the actress‘s routine, an

Lim Ji-yeon ♥ Chu Young-woo B-cut, Lee Do-hyun might be jealous (Madam Ok‘s Story)

The actors of JTBC‘s weekend drama ‘Madame Ok’s Tale’ (written by Park Ji-sook, directed by Jin Hyeok and Choi Bo-yoon) are showing off their outstanding acting skills. On the 17th, the production team of ‘Madame Ok‘s Tale’ released behind-the-scenes photos of the actors who are currently acting passionately. In the released photos, Lim Ji-yeon as Ok Tae-young and Choo Young-woo as Cheon Seung-hwi are posing affectionately. The playful expressions on their faces convey the atmosphere on set. Kim Jae-won as Seong Do-gyeom and Yeonwoo as Cha Mi-ryeong also show off their outstanding chemistry with poses that seem to match their styles. Lim Ji-yeon and Yeonwoo, Choo Young-woo and Kim Jae-won each portray ‘Womance’ (couples between female characters) and ‘Bromance’ (couples between male characters), depicting friendship and camaraderie other than love between a man and a woman. Kim Jae-hwa, Lee Jae-won, and Oh Dae-hwan, who enrich the drama, are also outstanding. These are charming actors

‘89 Year of the Snake’ Lee Joo-bin, Unconventional Beauty that Swallows Tradition [Photoshoot]

In celebration of the Year of the Blue Snake in 2025, actress Lee Joo-bin has captured the public‘s attention with a captivating pictorial. In this pictorial, she fully displayed her diverse charms with a unique concept that crosses between tradition and modernity. Lee Joo-bin freely pulled off outfits and mask props, from a styling that left a strong impression using a blue fur hat to an elegant silk dress and denim look. In particular, in a scene where a traditional mask was used as a prop, her charismatic gaze and elegant poses combined to create a scene that was impossible to take your eyes off. According to those on set, Lee Joo-bin paid attention to even the smallest details throughout the shoot and made an effort to create a high-quality result. Her hair and makeup were impressive in that she blended in with different concepts, from cuts that emphasized luxury with a neat up-style to cuts that showed off her innocence with naturally flowing hair. Lee Joo-bin’s signature flawless

Hong Jin-young, waiting for spring, love and hope ‘Again, Spring’, music source release on the 19th

Singer Hong Jin Young is making a comeback with a ballad trot song filled with emotions waiting for spring. Hong Jin Young, who has been loved for numerous songs ranging from dance trot to ballads including ‘Battery of Love’, ‘Living Is’, ‘Tonight’, ‘Thumb Up’, and ‘Rain of Tears’, is releasing a new song ‘Again, Spring’ (subtitle: Like Flowers Blooming in a Dry Flower Pot) on the 19th. The new song begins with a heavy orchestral sound, reminiscent of a difficult breakup scene. Hong Jin Young‘s vocals in ‘I didn’t throw away our memories / Because they contain so many things’ continue plainly and sorrowfully, as if singing about a love that has passed away. As it continues with the chorus ‘Again, spring, will spring come to me again’, the appealing vocals, magnificent string sounds, and chorus perfectly harmonize to calmly express the waiting for love. This song was produced by producer Algoboni Honsu Sangtae, who has had a long-standing musical rapport and friendship with Hong Jin-you

Because of Ahn Jae-hyun, Cha Tae-hyun‘s cheerfulness ↔ Kim Dong-hyun’s thoughts (Handsome Guys)

Ahn Jae-hyun will be appearing as a guest on tvN‘s ‘Handsome Guys’. Episode 7 of ‘Handsome Guys’, which will air on the 19th, will feature a bingo race under the theme of ‘Exploring the Treasures and Cultural Heritage of South Chungcheong Province’, delving into Korean history that transcends the ages. According to the production team, Ahn Jae-hyun will appear as a guest and show off his great performance. When asked about his thoughts ahead of the race, Ahn Jae-hyun said, “Among the quizzes on ‘Handsome Guys’ so far, there are many memorable questions, but I haven’t gotten any right”, making people laugh by completely dispelling expectations for his brain play. At this, Kim Dong-hyun said, “Today seems to be a showdown between ‘Smart 3’ and ‘An Smart 3’,” and bursts into laughter. Ahn Jae-hyun adds to the laughter by declaring to Kim Dong-hyun, “I‘ve been thinking about forming a team, and I want to do ’Three Hyuns‘ with Cha Tae-hyun and Kim Dong-hyun.” In the end, Ahn Jae-hyun forms

Lee Jang-woo, the strongest cold wave… takes off padding and dives into cold water (I Live Alone)

On MBC‘s ‘I Live Alone’, Lee Jang-woo took off his padding and entered a frozen valley during the strongest cold wave, stealing the spotlight. People are curious to know what Lee Jang-woo will think about breaking the ice with a hammer and ‘dipping in cold water all the way to the top of his head. On the MBC ‘I Live Alone’ (directed by Heo Hang, Kang Ji-hee, Park Soo-bin, Lee Kyung-eun, and Moon Ki-young) broadcast on the afternoon of the 17th, Lee Jang-woo’s solo camping site to welcome the new year of 2025 will be revealed. Lee Jang-woo arrives at a campsite that has become a winter wonderland due to the strongest cold wave and snow, and begins preparing for camping in earnest. Unlike the Rainbow members who had no connection with tents, such as the tents blowing away and shaking as if they were going to collapse, Lee Jang-woo shows off his know-how accumulated over time and shows the appearance of a ‘first generation camping’. Lee Jang-woo, who finished setting up the tent, firewood

Jang Dong-min “Unconditional goal to win”… ‘Bloody Game 3’ Finals today (17th)

The final match of ‘Blood Game Season 3’ is about to begin. On the Wave Original ‘Blood Game Season 3’ (directed by Hyun Jung-wan, Jeon Chae-young, produced by Most267, hereinafter referred to as ‘Blood Game 3’), which will be released on the 17th, Jang Dong-min, Hong Jin-ho, Seo Chool-goo, Joo Eon-gyu, Crocodile, Heo Seong-beom, Kim Min-ah, and Steve Ye will have their final showdown for the title of strongest survival intelligence. The six players, including Hong Jin-ho and Crocodile, who advanced to the finals through Final in Stage, reveal their determinations ahead of the final match. In particular, Jang Dong-min, who is considered a strong candidate to win, adds to the excitement by expressing his competitive spirit, saying, “I will run with the goal of winning no matter what.” Jang Dong-min‘s disciple Heo Seong-beom also pulls out his hidden claws and continues a fierce war of nerves. It is said that even the eldest brother Jang Dong-min could not hide his bewilderment at the po

Ahn Jung-hwan vows to conquer, feels defeated, will it end this time? (Mungchan 3)

‘Somehow New Avengers’ is challenging for the top spot in the early morning soccer rankings. The final match of ‘Somehow New Avengers’ that will conclude their 7-month journey of ‘Conquering the Early Morning Soccer TOP 100’, which will air on JTBC on the 19th, will be depicted. According to the production team, the ‘strongest enemy’ Shinjeju Soccer Club that appears before them is the strongest amateur team that has ranked first in the domestic early morning soccer rankings for 4 consecutive years, and Coach Ahn Jung-hwan has a record of 3 losses in 3 matches throughout the entire season, so a tough match is expected. Attention is being paid to what Coach Ahn Jung-hwan‘s trump card will be against this seemingly impregnable team. Coach Ahn Jung-hwan is drawing attention by expressing his desire for victory ahead of the full-scale match. Coach Ahn Jung-hwan said, “When I started conquering early morning soccer, the first thing I saw was the first place,” and “I promised myself that I w

Lee Se-young ♥ Na In-woo Spotted Alone in a Hotel Room… Reunion? (Motel Cali)

MBC‘s Friday-Saturday drama ‘Motel California’ Lee Se-young and Na In-woo present breathtaking excitement with their appearances as if they are about to kiss. MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama ‘Motel California’ (planned by Jang Jae-hoon/directed by Kim Hyung-min, Lee Jae-jin/written by Lee Seo-yoon/produced by HB Entertainment) 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. ‘Motel California’, based on the popular 2019 novel ‘Home, Bitter Home’ by Sim Yoon-seo, has been foreshadowing the birth of a new ‘fan drama’ from the first week of its broadcast, capturing the 23-year first love story of the main characters Lee Se-young (as Ji Kang-hee) and Na In-woo (as Cheon Yeon-soo) with a dense storyline and emotional directing full of the scent of winter. In addition, it ranked 2nd in the news category in the TV-OTT topic survey for the 2nd week of January annou

Uhm Jung Hwa‘s irreplaceable beauty

Actress Uhm Jung-hwa‘s new profile picture containing her unique atmosphere has been revealed. Her agency, Alien Company, revealed several new profile pictures of Uhm Jung-hwa on the 17th. This profile picture contains Uhm Jung-hwa’s chic and elegant atmosphere in four different charms. In the pictures, Uhm Jung-hwa catches the eye with her contrasting mood where the contrasting atmospheres of black and white stand out. In the black version that shows off her natural styling, she creates a uniquely deep atmosphere with her deep gaze and expression, while in the white version that exudes brightness, she perfectly pulls off a basic shirt and completes a pure yet bright and lively mood, emitting various charms. In another profile picture, Uhm Jung-hwa‘s urban sophistication is fully revealed, drawing attention. In the cut where she matched a modern and simple beige top, she showed off her alluring figure under the spotlight against a dark background, and in the blue casual suit, she exude

Do Kyung-soo releases first winter season song ‘Snow that fell at night’ today (17th) [DA:Today]

Singer and actor Do Kyung-soo is drawing attention by releasing his first winter season song, ‘Snowfall at Night’ today. His agency, Company Soosoo, raised expectations by surprisingly releasing a teaser through their official SNS channel at midnight on the 17th, and announced that the digital single ‘Snowfall at Night’ will be released at 6 PM on the same day. The teaser image released at midnight on the 17th shows a boy and a penguin having fun sledding on the snow. Above all, the vintage cartoon-style image and the phrase, “As the melody plays, time slips through your fingers, and soon you‘ll find yourself in a snow-blanketed hometown of yesteryear.” aroused the curiosity of viewers. Do Kyung-soo‘s new song ‘Snowfall at Night’

Yoo Se-yoon “♥ My Wife‘s 60th Birthday Party Like This...” The Scene Turned into Scorched Earth (Overstepping the Line)

While watching the soccer team-themed birthday party of the ‘Brazilian Family’, Yoo Se-yoon said, “I should do something like that for my wife‘s 60th birthday”, and thought of his older wife who is a ‘true soccer fan”, making the studio burst into laughter. On the 66th episode of ‘Family That Crosses the Line’, which aired on Channel A on the 16th, the special family daily life of the families that crossed the line to Brazil, Morocco, and France was revealed, with the 4 MCs Ahn Jung-hwan, Lee Hye-won, Yoo Se-yoon, and Song Jin-woo, along with Brazil’s representative Carlos, France‘s representative Fabian, and Turkey’s representative AlphaGo, joining as guests. First, Brazil‘s representative Carlos made a surprise appearance as the ‘Brazilian Family’, and greeted everyone. Carlos and Goo Hye-won, who have been married for 4 years, came from Korea to Brazil for “Carlos’s older sister‘s birthday party. “It’s been about 10 years since we’ve had our eldest sister’s birthday party together,”

Jung Hae-in, Fan Meeting Tour Success “I Will Remember the Moments We Spent Together”

Actor Jung Hae-in has successfully concluded his fan meeting tour. On the 14th (local time), Jung Hae-in met with his fans at his last fan meeting, JUNG HAE IN FAN MEETING ‘OUR TIME’, at the Teatro Caupolican in Santiago. This fan meeting tour ‘OUR TIME’ started in Bangkok in November last year and was held in 8 cities including Taipei, Seoul, Jakarta, Manila, Mexico City, Sao Paulo, and Santiago for a total of 10 times. In particular, as soon as the news of Jung Hae-in‘s tour was announced, it drew a heated response from fans. Taipei sold out all tickets immediately after ticket sales opened, and additional shows were decided. Performances in Bangkok, Seoul, Manila, Sao Paulo, Santiago, and other regions also sold out quickly, proving Jung Hae-in’s local popularity. Jung Hae-in, who appeared in front of fans from all over the world, passionately sang the OST ‘Words I Couldn‘t Say’ of the drama ‘Mom’s Friend‘s Son’, which he appeared in and participated in singing, and recreated the em

Suzy, Regrettable Farewell… “I received tremendous healing and good stimulation” (Singer Nara)

‘Germany is a singer‘s country’ enters the palace. The KBS 2TV music travel reality show ‘Germany is a singer’s country’, which will air on the 18th, will show the members busking on the third day in Regensburg, a city boasting over 2,000 years of history. On this day, the ‘Germany is a singer‘s country’ team heads to St. Emmeram Palace, the world’s largest private residence palace with over 500 rooms. The members are overwhelmed by the magnificent yet mysterious interior where the past and present coexist and the scale that is reminiscent of a movie. They also express surprise at the fact that a German princess and prince actually live in the palace. In particular, the members experience aristocratic culture under the hospitality of German Princess Gloria and become immersed in their journey to the past. The princess said, “I am a huge fan of Korea,” and shared a common interest in K-pop, raising curiosity about their special meeting. The members entered the ballroom in the palace and

‘23rd comeback’ CIX announces expansion of music spectrum

The group CIX is drawing attention by revealing part of all the songs on their new EP for the first time. On the 17th at midnight, CIX (BX, Seunghun, Yonghee, Hyunseok) released an album preview video for their seventh EP, ‘THUNDER FEVER’, through their official SNS and YouTube channel. The video contains part of all the new songs as well as concept photo shoot scenes including unreleased cuts of CIX, raising expectations for their comeback. The title song ‘THUNDER’ is an impressive electro-pop genre with CIX‘s unique rhythm and attractive vocal synergy. While the previous teaser partially revealed an unpredictable development that compared love to thunder and lightning, “Let’s make it rain. I feel the Thunder. Crazy down dada down dada down (Ooh!). Shake your whole body more roughly. Wet me”, “Feelin’ it deep inside of me. Your love is like electricity. It’

Jeong Ji-so, visited her ex-husband‘s funeral... and slapped him in the face (Suspicious Woman) [TV Comprehensive]

Jinyoung revealed his true feelings to Jeong Ji-so. In episode 10 of KBS 2TV‘s Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘Suspicious Girl’ (directed by Park Yong-soon/ written by Heo Seung-min/ produced by Studio V Plus, Idea Factory, High Ground, and Yein Plus) that aired on the 16th, Oh Du-ri (played by Jeong Ji-so) and Daniel Han (played by Jinyoung) enjoyed a heart-fluttering date. In that day’s broadcast, it was revealed that Oh Mal-soon (played by Kim Hae-sook) had no choice but to lie to her daughter Ban Ji-sook (played by Seo Young-hee) that her father had died. Mal-soon had raised Ji-sook on her own after feeling betrayed by her husband who was currently living with her two families. As soon as Ji-sook received a call from Choi Min-seok (played by In Kyo-jin) saying that her father had passed away, she headed straight to the funeral home. However, the list of bereaved family members guarding her father‘s funeral had the names of other family members who had lived with her until now written on

‘Edward Lee‘s Country Cook’… The long-awaited first teaser released

Edward Lee‘s first domestic food reality show has been announced and is attracting attention. Scheduled to premiere on Friday, February 14th at 8:40 PM on tvN, ‘Edward Lee’s Country Cook (directed by Kim Kwan-tae)’ is a program where Chef Edward Lee, along with his perfect partner and special guest daughter Aden, and his three reliable managers - Byun Yo-han, Ko Ah-sung, and Cynthia - travel around the country to present a variety of concepts using seasonal winter ingredients. Anticipation is especially high as the production team of food programs such as ‘MasterChef Korea’, ‘Korean Food Battle’, ‘Food Avengers’, and ‘Everybody‘s Kitchen’ has come together with Edward Lee, who has taken over the entire United States with his cooking. From the journey to meet Korean winter ingredients to the unique dishes created by Edward Lee’s fingertips and the stories that bloom within them, it will be warmly and neatly captured. In the meantime, the long-awaited first teaser video that has been rel