MUSICDynamic Duo and Spider Release First Collaboration ‘Take Care’ Today (15th)Dynamic Duo (Gaeko, Choiza) and singer Gummy will showcase their first musical collaboration with ‘Take Care’. ‘Take Care’ is a song that harmonizes Dynamic Duo and Gummy‘s respective genres of hip-hop and ballad. As the first comeback runners to open the door to 2025 by Ameba Culture, Dynamic Duo and Gummy prove the synergy of the ‘crazy combination’ that music fans have been waiting for. In addition to Gaeko, Choiza, and Gummy, talented artists such as THAMA, SOLE, and Lillermalz participated in the song’s production, adding to its perfection. The lyrics, written directly by Dynamic Duo and Gummy, contain a mature breakup story in which they calmly wish each other well and happiness with the phrase “I hope you‘re doing well”. Dynamic Duo’s emotional rap and singing and Gummy‘s sorrowful voice blend together with a trendy yet cozy beat to create an easy-to-listen-to song. The chorus, in which Gaeko and Gummy harmonize, adds to the lingering feeling with an easy-to-follow melody. The mJan 15, 2025
TVHan Hye-jin, fecal terror → drunken intimidation atrocities reported ‘Shut your mouth’ (Anyone can be a CEO)Han Hye-jin, fecal terror → drunken intimidation atrocities reported, ‘Shut Your Mouth’ (Anyone Can Be a Boss)‘Anyone Can Be a Boss’ exposed the shocking atrocities of the customers one by one. At the same time, it presented a survival solution to self-employed people in crisis. The first episode of ‘Anyone Can Be a Boss’ (directed by Kim Myung-ha, Kim Kyung-hwan) on SBS Plus, which first aired on the 14th, contained the scene where the 3 MCs Han Hye-jin, Yoo Jung-soo, and Kim Ho-young looked into the unimaginable behavior of the ‘bastards’ that make self-employed people cry and even sought countermeasures for them. In addition, business expert Yoo Jung-soo immersed viewers by presenting a comprehensive customized solution that determines the existence or closure of a store on the brink of life and death. The owner of the ‘Salmon House’, the main character in the first episode, caused a twist by expressing his intention to “continue the store” despite Yoo Jung-soo‘s decision to ‘closeJan 15, 2025
TVJung Ji-so, Debut in Crisis… ♥Dating with Jin-young (Suspicious Partner)A sweet moment between Jung Ji-so and Jin-young was captured. In episode 9 of KBS 2TV‘s Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘Suspicious Girl’ (directed by Park Yong-soon/written by Heo Seung-min) aired on the 15th, Oh Doo-ri (played by Jung Ji-so) feels a heart-fluttering excitement for Daniel Han (played by Jin-young). Previously, Doo-ri and Daniel continued to care for each other and took care of each other carefully. While the strange atmosphere between the two heated up the living rooms, in the stills released today (15th), the surprised Doo-ri and the calm-looking Daniel’s expressions immediately capture attention. Doo-ri, who was with Daniel, is flustered when Kim Ae-shim (played by Cha Hwa-yeon) comes to visit. Then, Doo-ri shows complicated feelings when Ae-shim notifies her of her dismissal. Daniel, who was looking at Doo-ri, comforts her with an indifferent expression. Doori, who was caught in the act of trying to hide, expresses gratitude to Daniel for comforting her without prejudice.Jan 15, 2025
TVYoo Jae-pil, ‘Namib’ MC appearance… 100% synchronizationBroadcaster Yoo Jae-pil caught everyone‘s attention with his high synchronization with his character in the drama ‘Namib’. Episodes 7 and 8 of the Genie TV original drama ‘Namib’, which aired on the 13th and 14th, showed the live audition competition scene of Star Rise. In the drama, Yoo Jae-pil played the role of an audition MC and showed a high synchronization with his character, naturally melting into the viewers. Above all, Yoo Jae-pil fully played his role as an MC with accurate diction, realistic facial expressions, and appropriate breathing and vocalization that made it impossible to let go of the tension. In particular, Yoo Jae-pil has been active as an MC in various fields such as red carpets, showcases, press conferences, fan meetings, and entertainment shows, and based on this, he showed acting without any sense of awkwardness in the drama and increased the immersion. It is said that at this time, he exchanged ideas with the director on site and added comments and ad-libs atJan 15, 2025
MUSICSBS Cultural Foundation Breaking Project, ‘Junior Breaking Day’ SuccessfulThe ‘Junior Breaking Day’, a program that discovers and nurtures aspiring breaking dancers, was held on January 10th and 11th at the Multiground Spark in Deungchon-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul. ‘Junior Breaking Day’, one of the breaking project support programs co-hosted by the SBS Cultural Foundation and the Korea Breaking Federation, expanded the scope of participants so that previous finalists in the Breaking Project junior category and friends they would like to listen to together could participate. ‘Junior Breaking Day’, which was held over two days with a total of 12 classes, was composed of content to improve the skills of aspiring breaking dancers and breaking girls in Korea. In particular, Japanese national team coach Narumi (NARUMI / FUKUSHIMA RIE), who contributed greatly to Japanese B-boy and B-girl athletes winning medals in international sports competitions, such as the gold medal in the B-girl category at the 2024 Paris Olympics (AMI) and the gold medal in the B-boy categoryJan 15, 2025
TV‘300 Billion Won Building Owner’ Yoo Jae-suk, Kim Jong-min Wedding Gift Flex “It‘s Expensive~” (Whenever he gets a chance)‘30 billion won building owner’ Yoo Jae-suk, Kim Jong-min wedding gift flex “It‘s expensive~” (Whenever I get a chance) SBS ‘Whenever I get a chance’ Yoo Jae-suk went big for Kim Jong-min who is about to get married. SBS ‘Whenever I get a chance’ (directed by Choi Bo-pil/written by Chae Jin-ah), which aired on the 14th (Tue), is a ‘gap strategy’ variety show that presents luck in the brief gaps in our daily lives. In the 19th episode, Yoo Jae-suk, ‘special gap MC’ Kim Dae-myung, and ‘gap friend’ Kim Jong-min appeared, filling the gaps with happiness at the amusement park cast office, costume shop, and animal hospital. On this day, Kim Dae-myung confessed that he went on the first preliminary survey of ‘Whenever I get a chance’ to fill the empty spot of Yoo Yeon-seok who was busy filming a drama. Kim Dae-myung said, “Here, Yeon-seok’s position is like a human navigation. To fill in the gap, my junior friend and two older men came and played around wearing headbands. I know all the goodJan 15, 2025
TVGo Hyun-jung, trainee transfer contract with major agency (Namib) [TV Comprehensive]Ryeo Woon surprised Go Hyun Jung with his unexpected statement. In episode 8 of the Genie TV original drama ‘Namib’ (written by Eom Sung Min, directed by Han Sang Jae, Kang Min Goo) aired on the 14th, Yoo Jin Woo (played by Ryeo Woon) surprised everyone by making an unexpected offer to Kang Soo Hyun (played by Go Hyun Jung), who had transferred him to a large agency without saying anything, to be his manager. As a result, episode 8 of ‘Namib’ recorded ratings of 2.3% in the metropolitan area and 2.2% nationwide (based on Nielsen Korea). Yoo Jin Woo, who went on stage for the live broadcast of the main event after hearing Chris‘s (played by Lee Ki Taek) threat to use Kang Soo Hyun as an excuse to disqualify him from the audition, performed a different song than the one assigned to him. The stage that contained his confused emotions and his own situation thrilled the viewers, but he was eliminated because he sang a song that had not been agreed upon in advance, leaving a sense of regret.Jan 15, 2025
MUSICHong Jin-young, Comeback with Ballad Trot ‘Again, Spring’Singer Hong Jin-young is welcoming spring early. Hong Jin-young will make a comeback on the 19th with the warm ballad trot song ‘Again, Spring’ (subtitle: Like Flowers Blooming in a Dry Flower Pot). After conveying faint memories of love with composer Jo Young-soo‘s digital single ‘Spring’ last February, she is releasing a new spring series song ‘Again, Spring’, starting her new activities in 2025. The new song was composed, written, and arranged by producer Algoboni Honsusangtae, who has maintained a long friendship with Hong Jin-young, and was completed as a custom song for Hong Jin-young. The song, which stands out with Algoboni Honsusangtae’s unique lyricism, implements musical visualization that brings to mind an image of a peaceful spring day with the sun shining and a gentle breeze blowing. Hong Jin-young said, “I hope to give a warm spring breeze and hope to those who are enduring the cold winter due to emotions, temperatures, and difficult situations, and to be a small sourceJan 15, 2025
MUSICKickflip debut song = ‘Mama Said (What are you trying to become?)’… Included song Day6 Young K participated in writing lyricsKickFlip‘s debut song = ‘Mama Said (What are you trying to become?)’… DAY6’s Young K participated in writing the lyrics for the included song JYP Entertainment‘s (hereafter JYP) new boy group KickFlip has confirmed ‘Mama Said (What are you trying to become?)’ as their debut song. KickFlip will make their official debut on January 20th by releasing their first mini album ‘Flip it, Kick it!’ (Flip it, Kick it!). Ahead of this, JYP released the album tracklist image and track spoiler video on Kickflip’s official SNS channel at midnight on the 15th. According to the tracklist image, Kickflip‘s first mini album ‘Flip it, Kick it!’ contains a total of six tracks, including the title song ‘Mama Said (What are you trying to become?)’, as well as the pre-released songs ‘Yeah Yeah’, ‘WARRIORS’, ‘Knock Knock’, ‘Like A Monster’, and ‘See you tomorrow’. First, the title song ‘Mama Said (What are you trying to become?)’ had member Amaru participate in writing the lyrics, and 2Jan 15, 2025
MUSICHYNN (Park Hye-won) releases ballad ‘Minor’ to melt the cold today (15th)Singer HYNN (Park Hye-won) will make a comeback on the 15th at 6 PM by releasing her fifth mini-album ‘Yeongha’ through all music streaming sites. The title song ‘Yeongha’, which has the same name as the album, is a song that lyrically expresses complex emotions mixed with warm memories of lost love and cold longing. This song delicately and beautifully captures the emotions unique to winter, and singer and composer Shin Ji-hoo, who worked with HYNN (Park Hye-won) on her representative songs, ‘Pouring with the Most Brilliant Light’, and ‘Words to You Who Have Already Passed’, once again showed perfect chemistry. HYNN (Park Hye-won), who has been recognized for her outstanding singing ability through difficult songs that are called ‘Ballad of Hell’, warmly melts the coldness of winter with her voice that is even more lyrical and resonant through ‘Below Zero’. In addition to the title track, this album includes a total of 7 tracks, including HYNN‘s (Park Hye-won) self-composed song ‘FareJan 15, 2025
MOVIESThe late Kim Soo-mi‘s last smile gift... ‘Ghost Police’ Behind-the-scenes stillsThe movie ‘Ghost Cop’ is drawing attention by revealing its behind-the-scenes skills. The movie ‘Ghost Cop’ is a family comedy about a cop who has never been struck by money before and who gains a minor ability after being struck by lightning out of the blue, and gets entangled in unexpected incidents with his family. After the press preview of ‘Ghost Cop’, reviews are pouring in as a family comedy worth watching during the Lunar New Year holidays, and behind-the-scenes stills have been released. The first still shows something inside an ambulance. Judging from Shin Hyun-joon‘s hairstyle, it seems like he’s been struck by lightning, and Kim Soo-mi, Shin Hyun-joon, and Chae Si-yeon, who plays his daughter, are happily monitoring the footage. Shin Hyun-joon and Kim Soo-mi‘s expressions bring to mind the phrase “heavenly actors,” and the sight of the actors shining even more on set is beautiful. Looking at the fourth still, it seems clear that they are monitoring their acting of being strJan 15, 2025
MUSICYoon Seok-cheol Trio to hold club tour in February‘Domestic representative jazz trio’ Yoon Seok-cheol Trio is holding its first club tour. The Yoon Seok-cheol Trio (Yoon Seok-cheol, Jeong Sang-i, and Kim Young-jin) will hold the ‘2025 Yoon Seok-cheol Trio Club Tour’ in four regions nationwide, starting at Daegu Various Jazz Club on February 15, Jeonju The Vine Hall on February 16, Wonju Dream Art Hall on February 21, and Daejeon MG Hanbat Saemaeul Geumgo Art Hall on February 23. The ‘2025 Yoon Seok-cheol Trio Club Tour’ is the first club tour held by the Yoon Seok-cheol Trio since their debut. It will be a chance to experience the unique musical world of the Yoon Seok-cheol Trio, which combines modern elements with the roots of classic jazz to deliver a fresh sound. The Yoon Seok-cheol Trio will present a heartwarming performance through this performance held at the end of winter. The Yoon Seok-cheol Trio, a representative of Korean jazz, will deliver a message of hope to the audience by delicately expressing the feelings of waiting fJan 15, 2025
TVMoon Ga-young, a fierce team leader, but warm to her teammates (He‘s a black dragon)Moon Ga-young, a savage team leader but warm to her teammates (That Guy is a Black Flame Dragon) ‘Romance Goddess’ Moon Ga-young will present an even more mature office romance. tvN‘s new Monday-Tuesday drama ‘That Guy is a Black Flame Dragon’ (directed by Lee Soo-hyun/written by Kim Soo-yeon/produced by Studio N/planned by Studio Dragon), which has confirmed its first broadcast on February 17, is a romance about the unsealing of the ‘head killer’ team leader Baek Soo-jung, who suffers from a dark past, and the ‘third-generation chaebol’ team leader Ban Joo-yeon, who holds a black flame dragon in her heart. Director Lee Soo-hyun and writer Kim Soo-yeon, who directed tvN’s ‘Beneficial Fraud’, have joined forces to create this drama based on the popular Naver webtoon of the same name by writer Hye Jin-yang. Moon Ga-young plays the role of ‘Baek Soo-jung, the youngest planning team leader at Yongseong Department Store. She is a chief killer who is used to fighting with her boss, the chiefJan 15, 2025
TVSeo Kang-joon X Jin Ki-joo ‘Undercover High School’ Script Reading Site RevealedMBC‘s ‘Undercover High School’ has drawn attention by revealing the script reading site where the actors’ acting synergy shone. MBC‘s new Friday-Saturday drama ‘Undercover High School’ (planned by Nam Goong Sung-woo/written by Lim Young-bin/directed by Choi Jung-in/produced by Neo Entertainment, Slingshot Studio), which is scheduled to air for the first time in February, is a drama that contains the story of a National Intelligence Service agent who goes undercover as a high school student to track down the whereabouts of Emperor Gojong’s missing gold bars. The main characters who will lead ‘Undercover High School’ have gathered in one place at the script reading site. Director Choi Jeong-in, writer Lim Yeong-bin, and other top actors Seo Kang-joon (as Jeong Hae-seong), Jin Ki-joo (as Oh Soo-ah), Kim Shin-rok (as Seo Myung-joo), Jeon Bae-soo (as Ahn Seok-ho), Lee Seo-hwan (as Kim Hyung-bae), Jo Bok-rae (as Go Young-hoon), Yoon Ga-i (as Park Mi-jeong), Kim Min-joo (as Lee Ye-na), Park SJan 15, 2025
TVKu Hye-sun, even getting into albums?… Jaw-dropping income (Radio Star)Actress Ku Hye-sun, who appeared on ‘Radio Star’, confesses her special college life as the ‘typical college student’. She tells the story of being confessed to(?) by a college student in his 20s, and also reveals the story of being currently a master‘s student at KAIST and serving as the ‘deputy representative of the department’. She also reveals the fact that she came to the studio wearing a ‘hat’ because of an embarrassing situation(?) and could not wash, foreshadowing big laughter. MBC‘Radio Star’ (planned by Kang Young-sun/directed by Kim Myung-yeop and Hwang Yoon-sang), which will air on the afternoon of the 15th, will be decorated with a special episode of ‘My Second Act is Clear’, starring Choo Shin-soo, Ku Hye-sun, Kwak Si-yang, and Yoon Nam-no. Ku Hye-sun received much love from the public as she rose to fame as an actress starting with the then-most popular drama ‘Boys Over Flowers’. Since then, she has been surprising everyone with her multi-talented side, such as showing hJan 15, 2025
TV‘Ogame2’ Jo Yuri “Senior Im Siwan, more than advice… I was inspired by his actions” [DA:Interview②]‘Ogem2’ Jo Yuri “Senior Im Siwan, inspired by his actions rather than advice” [DA:Interview②] Singer and actress Jo Yuri mentioned her chemistry with senior Im Siwan. In a recent interview for the second season of the Netflix series ‘Squid Game’, held at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Jo Yuri said, “When I first met my seniors during the script reading, it felt like watching TV. I was so nervous. I even asked senior Park Sung Hoon, who was sitting next to me, ‘Is it okay to be this nervous?’. My senior also said, ‘I‘m always nervous.’ Even when we were having meals on set, I thought, “Who am I eating with right now?” Season 2 of ‘Squid Game’, which was released at the end of last year, is a story about the fierce confrontation between ‘Ki-hoon’ (Lee Jung-jae), who vows revenge and returns to participate in the game, and ‘Frontman’ (Lee Byung-hun) who greets him, and the real game that begins again. Jo Yu-ri has also proudly joined the lineup, boasting a stellar cast including Lee Byung-huJan 15, 2025
TV‘Ogame2’ Jo Yuri “Yena, pregnancy + crying precognitive dream… Surprised” [DA: Interview①]‘Ogem2’ Jo Yu-ri “Yena unnie, pregnancy + crying precognitive dream... surprised” [DA: Interview ①] Singer and actress Jo Yu-ri shared her thoughts on appearing in season 2 of ‘Squid Game’. In a recent interview for season 2 of the Netflix series ‘Squid Game’, held at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Jo Yu-ri explained that she joined the production after going through four rounds of auditions. She said, “I thought I failed because it took a long time between the first and the second round of auditions. That‘s why I was even happier when I got the call that I passed. I met director Hwang Dong-hyeok from the third round, but the auditions were conducted without a decided role. I think he probably had me in mind for the role of Jun-hee from the fourth audition. If it hadn’t been for Jun-hee, I wouldn‘t have failed,“ and added, “During the audition, the director just said, ‘You’re good,’ and didn‘t give me any other feedback. He confessed, ”I was happy that they treated me so kindly, but on thJan 15, 2025
MUSICAOA‘s Kwon Mina, New Start as Dermatology Consulting Director [Full Text]Kwon Mina, formerly of girl group AOA, revealed her current status. On the morning of the 15th, Kwon Mina posted on her SNS, “I‘ve had a new dream and goal that I’ve really wanted to achieve for a long time, and I recently obtained two licenses.” She then announced the start of a new job, saying, “I‘ve been able to do what I’ve always wanted to do as the head of a dermatology clinic.” Kwon Mina also did not forget to add, “There‘s so much great equipment, so please feel free to visit Kwon Mina, the head of the dermatology clinic.” Meanwhile, Kwon Mina, who debuted with AOA in 2012, caused a huge controversy by claiming that she was bullied by Jimin, who was the leader of AOA at the time of her departure from the team in 2019. ●Here is Kwon Mina’s full SNS post. Hello. I‘ve had a new dream and goal that I’ve really wanted to achieve for a long time, and I recently obtained two licenses. Today, finally! I‘ve been able to do what I’ve always wanted to do as the head of a dermatology cliniJan 15, 2025
MUSICBTOB Releases Teaser for New Song ‘Can It Get Any Better Than This?’BTOB‘s Seo Eunkwang, Lee Minhyuk, Lim Hyunsik, and Peniel will be presenting a special video reminiscing about their year-end concert. On the 14th at 6 PM, BTOB Company released a special video teaser for BTOB’s third song from their ‘Becoming Project’, ‘Can It Get Any Better Than This?, through their official YouTube channel. The released video contains the members‘ appearances at the ‘2024 BTOB Concert ’Violaight‘ (2024 BTOB CONCERT ’Be Alright‘)’, which took place at Jamsil Students’ Gymnasium in Seoul for three days from December 27th to 29th. During the concert, BTOB made fans go wild by performing their unreleased new song ‘Can It Be Any Better?’. The video started with Lee Min-hyuk‘s sweet narration, “The love and happiness I received from you was so great that I couldn’t express it all in words, so I made this song”, making fans‘ hearts flutter. Along with this, they sang while looking at the audience filled with cheering stick lights.Jan 15, 2025
MUSICCIX, Title Song ‘THUNDER’ Lyrics + Partial Sound Revealed for the First TimeThe group CIX is drawing attention by signaling an explosive tension of the entire four-member group. On the 14th and 15th at midnight, CIX (BX, Seunghun, Yonghee, Hyunseok) released a lyric video teaser containing parts of the lyrics and sounds of three new songs, including the title song ‘THUNDER’, from their seventh EP album ‘THUNDER FEVER’, through their official SNS and YouTube channel. First, the title song ‘THUNDER’ is addictive with its development that compares brain-stimulating love to thunder and lightning and its catchy beat. CIX says, “I‘m consumed in one brief glance. In an instant, a Hurricane rages inside of me. A premonition that flashed through my mind. Emotions that rushed in fiercely. You swallow me up and cover me with a downpour. They will show explosive full group energy by expressing strong lyrics such as “When I feel the Thunder”. Next, ‘Bad Moves’, which contains the psychological conflict of being drawn to love despite knowing the destructive consequences, anJan 15, 2025