MUSICHuey, Webtoon ‘Going as far as friends’ OST ‘Because I‘m stupid’ Released on the 19thSinger Huey is singing the OST for ‘With Friends, All the Way’. On the 19th at noon, the OST ‘Because I Was a Fool’ for the webtoon ‘With Friends, All the Way’, in which Huey participated, will be released through various online music sites. ‘Because I Was a Fool’ is a song that melts the wounds and pain that cannot be erased even after a breakup into a lyrical melody. Talented lyricist Park Chan-jong and composers Pilseungbulpae, Yuk Sang-hee, and Jang Seok-won participated in the work, adding strength to Huey‘s sorrowful voice. Huey will heighten the mood of the song with his heart-wrenching tone and rich expressiveness, and will increase the perfection of the number that fits the narrative of the work. The honest lyrics such as ‘I’m a fool, really a fool, I wish I could forget you and be happy/It hurts because only the memories of me loving you remain even after we broke up’ will deliver a deep sense of separation in the middle of winter. Huey made his official debut in the music inJan 17, 2025
MOVIESSong Hye-kyo, easygoing and humane… popular crazeSong Hye-kyo is a hot topic as she continues to show off her ‘close public relations skills’. She is captivating the public‘s hearts by revealing the true side of Song Hye-kyo, a comfortable and familiar human being, to the point where we wonder ‘Is this the Song Hye-kyo we knew so far?’ After reaching her prime as an actress again through the 2023 Netflix drama ‘The Glory’, she is now increasing her popularity as ‘the person Song Hye-kyo’. Revealing the ‘real Song Hye-kyo’ began ahead of the release of the movie ‘The Nuns’, which will be released on the 24th. Unlike other actors who have appeared on various entertainment programs to promote their lead roles and told various stories,Jan 17, 2025
MOVIESFrom the first melo to the first villain role… Do Kyung-soo ‘Year of Challenge in the Year of the Fourth Generation’Do Kyung-soo is taking on a series of ‘challenges’ in the new year of the year of the sheep. Following the release of ‘Unspeakable Secret’, which will be his first melodrama in his acting career, he will meet global viewers by releasing the drama ‘Piece of Cities’, in which he will take on a full-fledged villain role, on Disney+. Through ‘Unspeakable Secret’, which will be released on the 28th of this month, Do Kyung-soo will portray the excitement of first love on the screen. In ‘Unspeakable Secret’, a remake of the Taiwanese film of the same name starring Jay Chou, he plays the role of Yoo-jun, a music student who falls in love with Jeong-ah, a girl with many secrets, whom he meets in an old practice room on his first day of school. Won Jin-ah has been chosen to play Jeong-ah. In particular,Jan 17, 2025
MOVIESJeong Jun-ho, clarification of rumors of entering politics “I was nominated but declined, my heart is a 5-term lawmaker”[Interview]Kwon Sang-woo and Jung Joon-ho have reunited for the movie ‘Hitman 2’, which will be released on the 22nd. In the sequel to ‘Hitman’, which succeeded in ‘reversal box office success’ by attracting 2.4 million viewers despite the COVID-19 situation in 2020, the two once again play the roles of Jun, a webtoon writer who was once an excellent NIS assassin, and Chun Deok-gyu, the NIS director who is Jun‘s reliable senior and assistant. They cooperate to prevent ‘copycat terrorism’ in Seoul. As it is a sequel that is being released after 5 years, the two, who are confident in even more upgraded humor and action, said, “They want to continue the ‘Hitman’ series for at least 4 movies as each new movie is evaluated as ‘better than the previous one’.Jan 17, 2025
MOVIESKwon Sang-woo “My wife Son Tae-young is a really good person… I was upset because there were so many people who looked at her with colored glasses”[Interview]Kwon Sang-woo and Jung Joon-ho have reunited for the movie ‘Hitman 2’, which will be released on the 22nd. In the sequel to ‘Hitman’, which succeeded in ‘reversal box office success’ by attracting 2.4 million viewers despite the COVID-19 situation in 2020, the two once again play the roles of Jun, a webtoon writer who was once an excellent NIS assassin, and Chun Deok-gyu, the NIS director who is Jun‘s reliable senior and assistant. They cooperate to prevent ‘copycat terrorism’ in Seoul. As it is a sequel that has been released only five years ago, the two, who are confident in even more upgraded humor and action, are continuing the ‘Hitman’ series for at least four movies, receiving reviews that ‘each new movie is ‘better than the previous one’.Jan 17, 2025
TVLee Je Hoon with ‘Silver Hair’… This is the first time I’ve seen him like thisLee Je-hoon is attempting a unique transformation. After garnering attention as a goofy neighborhood older brother in the currently airing tvN entertainment program ‘Living in a Shared Room in Finland’, he will transform into a cool-headed and charismatic character in his new leading role. He will play the role of Yoon Joo-no, an M&A expert, in the drama ‘Negotiation Techniques’, scheduled to air in March, and set out to renew his ‘representative character’. The drama is an office drama that depicts the activities of a legendary M&A expert at a large corporation and his team. It will go beyond simple corporate transactions and deeply deal with the fierce battles and human relationships that take place within them.Jan 17, 2025
TVMr. Bae ‘Saving 0 Won’ Confession → 16th Generation Youngja ‘Sigh’ (Nasol Sagye) [TV Comprehensive]‘Nasol Sagye’ continued the ‘reversal romance’ relay that would not end until the end, keeping people‘s attention. On the episode of ‘I’m SOLO, Then Love Continues’ (hereafter ‘Nasol Sagye’) aired on the 16th on ENA and SBS Plus, the tenacious love line of Mr. Baek Kim not being able to give up on 10th generation Yeong-sook and of 10th generation Jeong-sook not being able to give up on Mr. Baek Kim was revealed. In addition, 16th generation Yeong-ja and Mr. Bae, who had been showing off their ‘daily pay from today’, showed a twist in which cracks seemed to be forming due to the economic situation. On this day, Mr. Park went on a ‘2:1 date’ with 10th generation Yeong-sook and 22nd generation Yeong-sook. 22nd generation Yeong-sook got into Mr. Park‘s car and started ‘compliment attacks’, saying, “You drive so smoothly~”. He then quickly became friendly with her by saying that he lived in the neighborhood next door in Seoul. On the other hand, Youngsook, who lived in Changwon, gradually lJan 17, 2025
MUSICGOT7 reveals their thoughts on their 11th anniversary “Together forever”The group GOT7 is drawing attention by conveying their sincerity to their fans ahead of their comeback. On the 16th, Kakao Entertainment released the members‘ voice messages and self-camera photos through the official SNS to commemorate GOT7’s 11th debut anniversary. GOT7, who will make a comeback on the 20th with their new mini-album ‘WINTER HEPTAGON’, showed their love for their fans once again by foreshadowing various activities. In particular, the members personally conveyed their sincere words they had not been able to say before through voice messages in their own voices, drawing passionate emotions from fans. First, the leader JAY B said, “Thank you for supporting us and waiting for us until now. I gave you a letter as a gift for our 10th anniversary, but this year, I will be able to greet you with an album. I hope GOT7 and AGASE (official fandom name) will be together forever.” Mark said, “Time really flies. Thank you for loving us for such a long time. “Let’s meet often and maJan 17, 2025
MUSICKim Woo-jin, digital single ‘5AM’ released today (17th)Singer Kim Woo-jin is releasing a heartbreaking love song that will warmly melt this winter. Kim Woo-jin will release the digital single ‘5AM’ through various music sites at 6 PM today (the 17th). It has been about 9 months since Kim Woo-jin released his 3rd mini-album ‘I LIKE THE WAY’. ‘5AM’ is a medium-tempo pop song centered around a romantic acoustic guitar, with sweet band sounds and warm brass added. It is about a person confirming his feelings for the other person and courageously confessing them in a conversation reminiscing about the times they spent together on a snowy dawn. Last year, Kim Woo-jin announced a new beginning as a solo artist by releasing his 3rd mini-album ‘I LIKE THE WAY’ through Creation Music Rights (KMR)‘s producing label Kustomade. Kim Woo-jin demonstrated his wide spectrum by covering various genres such as pop, R&B, Afrobeat, and ballad, and showed off his musical ability by writing the lyrics for most of the songs and participating in song selection andJan 17, 2025
MUSIC‘K-pop group’ without Koreans is very active… K-pop localization is accelerating‘K-pop groups without Koreans’. It no longer seems like an unfamiliar combination. It has now become a key keyword for the real K-pop trend. Cats Eye, Dear Alice, XG, NiziU, etc., which consist mostly or entirely of members from overseas, were born based on the so-called ‘K-pop methodology’, and are causing a sensation by being active in all directions. The fact that K-pop has settled as a genre on the global stage and is enjoying stable popularity, coupled with the success of these groups, is also drawing the attention of large domestic and foreign entertainment companies, and attempts at ‘K-pop localization’ are expected to continue this year. Hive and SM Entertainment (S)Jan 17, 2025
TVRefreshing Kim Hye-soo, with her temper and venom, ‘Total Cider Character’ (Trigger)Actress Kim Hye-soo has returned with an all-time character and performance through Disney+‘s original series ‘Trigger’. Kim Hye-soo plays the role of Oh So-ryong, a hot-headed team leader with both a temper and venom in ‘Trigger’, which was first released on the 15th. In the drama, Oh So-ryong announces the birth of a ‘perfect cider character’ by grabbing the muzzle of a gun aimed at him with his own hand and shaking it, and even paragliding for reporting. In episodes 1 and 2 of ‘Trigger’, which were released on this day, Oh So-ryong’s overwhelming charisma and reporting skills, as well as his sharp and agile appearance in crisis situations, caught the eye. Oh So-ryong played the role of a perfect team leader with a temper, venom, ability, humanity, leadership, and sense. The warm gaze toward assistant director Kang Ki-ho (played by Joo Jong-hyuk) who is overcoming the sorrow of irregular employment with passion, and the outstanding ability to discover and embrace the potential of HanJan 16, 2025
MUSIC‘New Record Maker’ Zero Base One, Aiming for 5 Consecutive Million Sellers‘New record group’ ZEROBASEONE will once again challenge themselves to set a record with their new album to be released in February. According to their agency Wake One on the 16th, they have confirmed the release date of their 5th mini-album, which they have been preparing for, as the 24th of next month and have begun full-scale preparations. The reason why ZEROBASEONE‘s comeback is drawing attention inside and outside the music industry is because they have won the ‘Million Seller’ title for four consecutive albums, from their debut album ‘Youth in the Shade’ in July 2023 to their 4th mini-album ‘Cinema Paradise’ in September of last year. Formed through Mnet’s audition program ‘Boyz Planet’Jan 16, 2025
TVLee Min Ho, a versatile charm that can do comedy, romance, and medical (Ask the Stars)Actor Lee Min-ho is showing off various transformations in ‘Ask the Stars’. Lee Min-ho, who plays the role of a space tourist dinosaur in 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), is showing off his versatile charms that can do comedy, romance, and medical roles. In particular, Lee Min-ho is showing the responsible side of the dinosaur character, an obstetrician and gynecologist who has a deep attachment to giving birth to life and keeping it alive. Just as he said, “I acted with the greatest sense of responsibility to keep the promise I made to those who desperately want life”, he is acting out the sincerity of the dinosaur character who puts the heart of a mother who wants to have a child above all else. Among them, the scene where he demands the establishment of a space infertility center for people like Na Min-jung (played by Baek Eun-hye) who loves children butJan 16, 2025
TVIs that Alex? Too much fashion… “Poacher?”Singer Alex is meeting viewers after a long time. Alex will show off a unique character as singer Ha Jung-yoo in the original drama ‘Anyway, Thirty’, which will air on Dramax at 11:30 p.m. on the 16th. ‘Anyway, Thirty’, a drama that depicts the process of becoming an adult through the emotions felt and learned while forming relationships with others, and Song Ji-eun plays the lead role. In the drama, Alex appears as an artist who is in charge of Seo-eun (Song Ji-eun) as a stylist and a singer who is nothing special, boasting Billboard-level confidence and self-love. She fires Seo-eun because she has no sense and is terrible, but she ends up asking for help out of necessity. However, because of her pride, she can‘t readily ask for help and brags, saying, “I decided to give you a chance. You, a guy like you”. In this scene, Alex appears in a shocking(?) fashion and draws attention. Not only is she too much fashion in her black fur outfit like a poacher, but she also makes a shameless expJan 16, 2025
TV“When did Pilgu grow so much?” Kim Kang-hoon, 180cm... Mature boyish beauty [DA★]The recent status of child actor Kim Kang-hoon (15), who has grown up a lot, has been revealed. On the 15th, a collection of photos of Kim Kang-hoon was released on Kim Kang-hoon‘s SNS account with the caption, “180cm.” Kim Kang-hoon, who graduated from middle school this year and is now a high school student, has caught attention by showing off his mature charm and growing up rapidly. Meanwhile, Kim Kang-hoon debuted in 2013 and his representative works include tvN’s ‘Mr. Sunshine’, ‘Romance is a Bonus Book’, and ‘Hotel Del Luna’. In particular, he received much love for his role as Dong-baek‘s (Gong Hyo-jin) son Kang Pil-goo in KBS2’s ‘When the Camellia Blooms’, and won the Male Youth Acting Award at the ‘2019 KBS Drama Awards’. He also showed impressive acting as the child version of Song Joong-ki in ‘The Youngest Son’, JTBC. Last year, he appeared in Netflix‘s ‘The Fool of the End’ and Apple TV’s ‘Pachinko Season 2’. Southern = Kim Kang-hoon SNSJan 16, 2025
TV‘Solo Hell 4’ Jang Tae-oh, first impression… strange but has a strange charm‘Solo Hell 4’ Jang Tae-oh left a strong first impression. With the release of Netflix‘Solo Hell 4’ on the 14th, male guest Jang Tae-oh is a hot topic. This is thanks to his unpredictable charm. Jang Tae-oh left a deep impression from the moment he first appeared. He appeared with a groovy greeting, “Yo”. Hong Jin-kyung, upon seeing this, asked the panelists for their opinions, “How about a man who starts (his speech) with ’Yo”?, and Hanhae said, “That has actually died out in the hip-hop scene. It is now banned by law””,” making the viewers laugh. Jang Tae-oh became the panelists’ number one guest with just his first appearance. Hong Jin-kyung revealed that she was keeping an eye on Jang Tae-oh, saying, “He has a strong impression. I think he might have his own personality.” Dex also commented, “When I first saw him, I thought he was a show-off, but he walks around in a show-off manner on purpose, and I think that kind of thing might be cute to women.” Kyuhyun also added, “He‘s a persoJan 16, 2025
TV[Exclusive] Han Seok-gyu, starring in ‘New President Project’… Transformation into ‘Comical Hero’Actor Han Suk-kyu is transforming into a new ‘K hero’ who protects the peace of his neighborhood. According to a comprehensive report from Sports Donga on the 16th, Han Suk-kyu recently received an offer to star in the new drama ‘New CEO Project’ and is positively discussing it. ‘New CEO Project’ is a comic drama that tells the story of ‘New CEO’ who steps in to mediate disputes for people who are on the edge of a cliff with a 0 percent chance of winning. Han Suk-kyu will take on the role of CEO Shin in the drama. CEO Shin, whom he will play, is a character who runs a fried chicken restaurant in a small town while keeping a secret hidden behind a veil. The drama is about CEO Shin trying to ignore it, but he can‘t.Jan 16, 2025
TVPlotting War ‘Solo Hell 4’ → Over-immersion Hell Present “Dopamine Burst”The response to Netflix‘s hot entertainment show ‘Solo Hell 4’, which was released on the 14th, is extraordinary. ‘Solo Hell 4’, an honest and hot dating reality show for singles that takes place on a remote island, ‘Hell Island’, where only couples can leave. Episodes 1-4 released showed the more honest and bold solos’ straightforward approach and diverse charms, exploding ‘dopamine’. From the confident Lee Si-an, to the bright and energetic Jung Yu-jin, to the lively yet straightforward Kim Min-seol, who stole the spotlight, Bae Ji-yeon with her unexpected charm, the chic and cool Kim Hye-jin, and Kim A-rin who is honest about her feelings, the female solos with unprecedented charm instantly captivated viewers. The male solos also exploded with their various charms. From Kim Tae-hwan with his impressive straight-forward style, to Kook Dong-ho who captivated viewers with his soft charm, Jang Tae-oh who is reckless, Kim Jung-soo who is delicate and affectionate, to Yook Jun-seo who isJan 16, 2025
‘Kim Junsu 800 million extortion’ Female BJ, 7 years in prison soughtThe prosecution has demanded a 7-year prison sentence for a female internet broadcaster (BJ) who was indicted on charges of blackmailing singer Kim Junsu and extorting money. At the trial held on the 16th at the 1st Criminal Division of Uijeongbu District Court (Presiding Judge Oh Chang-seop), the prosecution requested the court to sentence BJ A, who was indicted on charges of extortion under the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes by BJs, to 7 years in prison. Ms. A‘s side stated on the day, “She was addicted to propofol and her ability to make rational judgments had declined, and she seems to have committed the crime to secure drug money. She has been reflecting on her wrongdoings every day since being arrested and imprisoned,” and “I did not plan to approach the victim and record her. My father is battling prostate cancer, and I used some of the money to pay for hospital bills.” Ms. A is accused of extorting a total of 840 million won over 101 occasions by threatJan 16, 2025
TV‘Identity Manipulation’ Im Ji-yeon, Greatest Crisis in 10 Years (Madam Ok‘s Story)Lim Ji-yeon is in danger of being caught for falsifying her identity. In the JTBC weekend drama ‘Madam Ok‘s Tale’ (written by Park Ji-sook, directed by Jin Hyeok and Choi Bo-yoon), the evil relationship between Ok Tae-young (played by Lim Ji-yeon), who faces the greatest crisis in the life she has created on her own, and Kim So-hye (played by Ha Yul-ri) who encounters the runaway slave she has been searching for so desperately is adding to the excitement. In the previous episode, Ok Tae-young ended up facing her old master Kim Nak-soo (played by Lee Seo-hwan), who had been appointed as the new county magistrate, and Kim So-hye after living a noble life that was more valuable than anyone else. Kim So-hye, who immediately recognized the servant Gu Deok-i (played by Lim Ji-yeon), asked, “Aren’t you Gu Deok-i?“, shocking many. As the so-called ‘most creepy ending ever’ has garnered a heated response from viewers, interest in their story is also growing. Ok Tae-young, who used to live as SoJan 16, 2025