‘Squid Game’ Netflix ‘All-Kill’… Season 1 and 2 ranked 1st and 2nd, respectively

‘Squid Game’ is boasting unwavering popularity. According to the official Netflix website on the 8th, ‘Squid Game 2’ ranked first overall in the global market in the first week of January (December 30th to January 5th) with a total viewing time of 417.1 million hours. The number of views divided by the total running time is 58.2 million. This not only ranked first among Netflix non-English TV shows for that week, but also boasted an overwhelming viewing time and number of views among English TV shows and English/non-English movies. When divided by country, it ranked first in 91 out of 93 service countries. With this,

Ahn Jung-hwan ♥ Lee Hye-won‘s love dripping with honey “Want to eat it? I’ll make it for you” (Seon-neom-pae)

Ahn Jung-hwan and Lee Hye-won warm up the studio by showing their unchanging ‘loving couple’ even in the new year. Episode 65 of Channel A‘s ‘Family Beyond the Line’, which will air on the 9th, will reveal the scene of the ‘French family’ Kim Da-sun and Steve family going on a family trip to the ‘capital of gastronomy’ according to the plan of their father-in-law, a self-proclaimed ‘French gourmet’. According to the production team, on this day, Kim Da-sun and Steve family begin their ‘French food trip” at the suggestion of their father-in-law, who says, “Let’s go to the city of gastronomy where you can eat delicious food anywhere and where many great chefs have been produced.” Then, Peter, the British representative who joined as a guest, reacted by saying, “It’s better than Ghana in England,” and the 4 MCs Ahn Jung-hwan, Lee Hye-won, Yoo Se-yoon, Song Jin-woo, Fabien, the French representative, and Chris, the American representative, all waved their hands and said, “It’s a culinary t

‘Octonauts: Operation Polar Regions’. Episode stills released

The movie ‘Octonauts: Above and Beyond: Operation Polar Defenders’ has released episode stills, drawing attention. ‘Octonauts: Above and Beyond: Operation Polar Defenders’, which will be released in February 2025, has released 12 episode stills containing various expeditions in the Antarctic and Arctic. ‘Octonauts: Operation Polar Defenders’ is an ice adventure of the Octonauts and octoagents who are dispatched to protect the Antarctic and Arctic, where snow and ice are gradually melting. It contains the Octonauts‘ dazzling activities to save nature and animals in the face of a crisis in the polar ecosystem caused by global warming. In the past theatrical release ‘Octonauts Season 4: Ice Explorer S’, the Octonauts were depicted on a polar mission, but this time, they boast a larger scale, using even more diverse environments, including the Arctic environment of the South Pole, the North Pole, and northern Canada. The released episode stills show the Octonauts, Octoyo, wearing snow suit

‘Housekeeper’ Lee Hee-chul dies… satire “I hope you can go to a good place”

The news of the passing of YouTuber and broadcaster Lee Hee-chul has been delivered. On the morning of the 8th, Pungja wrote, “I can‘t believe it even as I write this... but I’m leaving this message for those who loved my brother and those of my acquaintances who haven‘t met him yet.” “My beloved Seoul Salon Lee Hee-chul has become a star in the sky.” Pungja said, “Please pray that he can go to a good place, everyone,” and added, “There are many acquaintances I haven’t been able to contact yet because it was so sudden. If you give me your contact information/DM, I will guide you to the funeral home.” Meanwhile, Lee Hee-chul had previously appeared on KBS2‘s entertainment program ‘Mr. House Husband’ and revealed their friendship with Pungja. Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.com

Blackpink Jisoo, cute pigtails… so lovely [DA★]

Group Blackpink‘s Jisoo showed off her lovely charm. On the 8th, Jisoo posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “2025 begins.” In the revealed picture, Jisoo posed wearing a pink fur knit and shorts. Jisoo added a cute feel with her pigtail hairstyle. Jisoo’s unique lovely charm catches the eye. Meanwhile, Jisoo will appear in the Coupang Play series ‘Newtopia’, which will be released on February 7th. ‘Newtopia’ is the story of soldier Jaeyoon and bear god Yeongju running towards each other through downtown Seoul attacked by zombies. Reporter Seunghyun Kim, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.com

Kim Sae-ron, “Marriage”→Affectionate photo with man revealed… Wedding pictorial?

Actress Kim Sae-ron is causing controversy by posting and then deleting a post on social media that seemed to hint at marriage. Kim Sae-ron recently posted several photos on her social media with the word ‘Marry’. In the photos that were revealed, Kim Sae-ron is seen posing affectionately with a man. In particular, the two seem to be a couple, holding hands and hugging, which draws even more attention. What catches the eye even more is the word ‘Marriage’ that Kim Sae-ron posted on the post. This is leading to speculation that Kim Sae-ron is getting married. It is also known that Kim Sae-ron deleted the post immediately after posting it. Meanwhile, in May 2022, Kim Sae-ron was involved in an accident in which she crashed into a guardrail, a tree, and a transformer several times while driving under the influence in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Last April, the 4th Criminal Division of the Seoul Central District Court sentenced Kim Sae-ron, who was indicted without detention on char

Twice Momo, Heart-Piercing Fine, Breathtaking Figure… Overflowing Sexiness [DA★]

Momo of the group Twice showed off her sexy charm. On the 7th, Momo posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “Happy New Year 2025”. In the revealed picture, Momo is striking various poses on the stairs. Momo, wearing a halter-neck dress with a deep cut, showed off her extraordinary voluptuousness. Momo‘s gorgeous facial features and glamorous body are admirable. Meanwhile, Twice, which Momo is a part of, released their 14th mini-album ‘STRATEGY’ and the title song ‘Strategy (feat. Megan Thee Stallion)’ on December 6th. Reporter Seunghyun Kim, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.com

Im Ji-yeon ♥ Chu Young-woo‘s protection Lee Jae-won → Kim Jae-hwa’s performance was amazing (Madam Ok‘s Story)

Just looking at them, the solid slave corps‘ activities are gaining momentum day by day. In the JTBC weekend drama ‘Lady Ok’s Tale’ (written by Park Ji-sook, directed by Jin Hyeok and Choi Bo-yoon), the slaves who guard Ok Tae-young (played by Im Ji-yeon) and Cheon Seung-hwi (played by Chu Young-woo) are drawing attention as an unmissable point of fun. According to the production team, Man-seok (played by Lee Jae-won) is an icon of loyalty who has been a servant and a member of the performance troupe since Cheon Seung-hwi was Song Seo-in, and even gave up his name for him. With his extraordinary eloquence and unique wit, he shows great chemistry with Cheon Seung-hwi and shines brightly. Although they bicker about everything, Man-seok worries about Cheon Seung-hwi more than anyone else and takes care of him. He is a top contributor who adds laughter by displaying extraordinary wit even in serious situations. Maxim (played by Kim Jae-hwa) also shares a warm affection with Ok Tae-young th

‘Karea Ura!’ Resonates Around the World… ‘Harbin’ Sold in 117 Countries Globally

The movie ‘Harbin’, which has maintained the top spot at the box office since its release, is expected to advance into the global market, achieving sales in 117 countries around the world as well as in South Korea. According to CJ ENM on the 8th, ‘Harbin’ achieved global sales in 117 countries around the world, including the US, Japan, France, Taiwan, Australia, and Spain. It will be released in the US and Singapore on December 25, followed by an expanded release in the US on January 3, Indonesia on January 1, Malaysia on January 2, Australia/New Zealand on January 23, and Taiwan on January 29. Other countries are expected to confirm their release schedules sequentially.

Jeon Hyun-moo “I don‘t even want to look at my nipples... Is that my fault?” (Yo Jeong-jae) [Comprehensive]

Broadcaster Jeon Hyun-moo recalled a time when he was seen as an unpopular person, and honestly shared his thoughts on the current issues. On the 7th, a video titled ‘Hyun-moo, who started out as an unpopular person, but now you can‘t help but love him, was released on the YouTube channel ‘Fairy Jae-hyung’. On this day, Jeon Hyun-moo talked about the process of building his profile in the past, and said, “I was happy even when I was cursed at. If you’re going to curse at someone, you have to know who it is, right?”. Jeon Hyun-moo then said, “I got hurt a lot. After breaking up with someone, I‘d feel a lot of that scratchy feeling, and I’d have those kinds of feelings all by myself. When I read malicious comments on Naver. People hate (me) so much. I‘m trying to do a good job, so why do they hate me so much?”. Jeon Hyun-moo also said, “There was also talk that people didn’t like my nipples. They said they didn‘t like the look of my nipples. “Is it my fault that my nipples are sticking o

Why is Jang Young-ran like this, showing off her 19+ married life “♥ Sitting on my husband‘s lap...” (smashing his back)

Episode 18 of tvN STORY ‘Back Smashing with Passports’, which will air on the 8th, will feature a special travel story of Julia from Finland in Northern Europe and her global family showing their extraordinary love for Korea. According to the production team, Julia prepared a course at an oriental medicine hospital because she was worried about her parents‘ health who live thousands of miles away. All three MCs in the studio sympathized with the appearance of a mother from all over the world who worries about her daughter’s financial situation due to hospital bills, saying, “There‘s no such thing as a free lunch, daughter.” The global family visits an oriental medicine hospital for medical consultation, and a very special doctor appears, causing everyone to burst into laughter. It is Director Han Chang, Jang Young-ran’s husband. At the extraordinary scale of the hospital, DinDin looks on in awe, saying, “Noona, you look different,” and Kim Sung-joo says, “Wow~ You‘re the madam~” and su

Does Jeon Hyun-moo Really Have a Girlfriend? “Getting Married This Year...” OMG! Jaw-dropping Scene (Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 2)

Jeon Hyun-moo is keeping his mouth shut about the horoscope that says he will have ‘marriage luck’ in 2025. On the 12th episode of ‘Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 2’ on MBN·Channel S, which will air on the 10th, Jeon Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube, who are visiting Daejeon for the first time, will present a proper ‘food tour’. According to the production team, Jeon Hyun-moo, who appeared in downtown Daejeon that day, said, “Viewers asked why we didn‘t come to Chungcheong Province, but it took some time to carefully select (good restaurants)”. Kwak Tube confessed, “To be honest, I don’t know much about Daejeon”, and Jeon Hyun-moo hit the nail on the head, saying, “Didn‘t (Kwak Tube) say in Season 1 that Daejeon was a city with no flavor or fun?” A flustered Kwak Tube explains, “There’s no food that comes to mind (when thinking of Daejeon) other than bread.” Then Jeon Hyun Moo responds, “No. Daejeon is the ‘city of flour.’ The noodles are crazy!”, raising expectations. Immediately after, the two head to a f

Ampersand One Holds First North American Tour ‘My First_’

The group AMPERS&ONE will be holding their first North American live tour since their debut. On the morning of the 7th, their agency FNC Entertainment announced the news of the ‘2025 AMPERS&ONE LIVE TOUR ‘My First_’ IN NORTH AMERICA’ through AMPERS&ONE‘s official SNS channel. According to the released poster, AMPERS&ONE will be meeting local fans in 19 cities across North America in February and March. After kicking off the tour in Miami on February 17, the tour will continue in Orlando, Charlotte, Washington D.C., New York, Boston, Columbus, Detroit, Louisville, Nashville, Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Des Moines, Omaha, Kansas City, San Antonio, Phoenix, and will conclude with a performance in Los Angeles on March 18. Ampersand One plans to perform all live on this tour, delivering bright energy and creating a passionate rapport with local fans. In particular, Ampersand One

‘11th Anniversary’ GOT7, ‘WINTER HEPTAGON’ New Heptagon Logo Revealed

The group GOT7 has started a full-fledged comeback countdown. To commemorate the release of GOT7 (JAY B, Mark, Jackson, Park Jin-young, Youngjae, BamBam, Yugyeom)‘s mini album ‘WINTER HEPTAGON’, Kakao Entertainment has revamped its official SNS and has begun full-fledged teasing by revealing the scheduler for ‘WINTER HEPTAGON’. According to the scheduler released on the 7th, GOT7 will release various contents including two versions of concept photos, ‘WINTER’ and ‘HEPTAGON’, as well as a tracklist, highlight medley, and music video teaser until the comeback on the 20th. The black and white tones that are full of a winter vibe and the new heptagon logo also catch the eye. ‘WINTER HEPTAGON’ is GOT7’s comeback in approximately 3 years. All seven members of GOT7 have joined forces, and through Kakao Entertainment‘s systematic planning and production, they have captured even deeper charms. The album title, which contains the meaning of ‘Heptagon’, shows only the complete GOT7.

Comedian → Investor Hwang Hyun-hee with 10 billion won in assets reveals investment secrets (Las)

‘Radio Star’ will feature Hwang Hyun-hee, an investor with ‘10 billion won in assets’ called the Warren Buffett of the comedy world. After going from being a comedian to an individual investor, he has been inundated with contacts from acquaintances and family. He plans to mention an episode in which he became the man with a ‘hundred million’ appearance fee and beat Yoo Jae-suk(?) to become the highest paid entertainment show appearance fee. On the afternoon of the 8th, MBC‘Radio Star’ (planned by Kang Young-sun/directed by Kim Myung-yeop and Hwang Yoon-sang) will feature a New Year‘s special ‘I’ve Come to Give You Good Words’ featuring actress Jin Seo-yeon, comedian-turned-investor Hwang Hyun-hee, monk Seong Jin, and priest Ha Sung-yong. Hwang Hyun-hee is a comedian who enjoyed the greatest popularity during the golden age of ‘Gag Concert’ as part of the 19th batch of KBS open recruitment comedians. He, who made everyone laugh with his unique wit, transformed into an individual investo

‘It‘s a fairy tale, but it’s paid’ Park Ji-hyun “‘The nation‘s sister-in-law’, an unforgettable nickname” [DA: Interview②]

Actress Park Ji-hyun revealed her honest thoughts on the title, “Nation’s Sister-in-law.” On the afternoon of the 6th, Park Ji-hyun met with Donga.com for an interview for the movie “A Fairy Tale But It’s Free (hereafter referred to as Fairy Tale)” at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, and talked about the movie. On this day, regarding her first attempt at a comedy, Park Ji-hyun said, “When my name became known for the character of the ‘youngest son of a conglomerate family,’ I never imagined that I would receive a comedy script. I had a thirst for comedy, and I thought, ‘What would the director think?’” Then, “When I met (the director) and talked to him, he said that he saw a playful side of me that I’ve talked about on YouTube and other places, rather than the characters I’ve played so far. He also said that he wanted to bring out a side of me that he hadn’t shown in my roles so far. It seemed like he knew exactly what I was thinking, so I was very grateful. So I thought it

‘Fairy Tale Payment’ Park Ji-hyun “Another 19-year-old? Completely contradictory characters” [DA: Interview①]

Actress Park Ji-hyun has returned with another 19-rated movie following ‘Hidden Face’. On the afternoon of the 6th, Park Ji-hyun met with Donga.com for an interview for the movie ‘Fairy Tale But It‘s Free (hereafter referred to as Fairy Tale)’ at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, and talked about the movie. On this day, Park Ji-hyun first talked about her feelings about being the lead actress in a movie for the first time, saying, “First of all, when I went to the movie ticket reservation site, my face was as big as the door. It was very burdensome. When filming, I did my best with the same mindset rather than thinking that I was the lead actress. Now that it’s released, I feel a real sense of responsibility. I still don‘t know what it means because it’s my first time experiencing the meaning of being the lead actress. I didn‘t feel like I was the lead actress while filming. Everyone I filmed with did their best, so I think that the work itself wasn’t led by me alone, but rat

Daniel Choi, ‘Wild Steps’ from Dramas to Movies to YouTube

Choi Daniel is continuing his unstoppable pace. He is not only focusing on dramas, but also showing off his extraordinary presence in movies, entertainment shows, and YouTube. He successfully captivated viewers both domestically and internationally by playing the role of divorce lawyer Cha Hyun-woo in the KBS Joy drama ‘Today, Jisong Again’. The drama ‘Today, Jisong Again’, in which he starred with Jeon So-min, has recently been ranked in the top 10 in domestic Netflix viewership rankings, and is gaining popularity as a ‘God-cost-effective’ drama. The reason why he has caught the attention of overseas viewers is because of Choi Daniel‘s star power.

Yoo Yeon-seok “Baek Sa-eon, a comprehensive gift set of my acting character”

80% of the drama‘s success came from Yoo Yeon-seok’s (40) ‘mellow eyes’. Thanks to his innocent love acting in the recently ended popular MBC drama ‘The Phone Call You‘re Dialing Now’, he is called “Baek Sa-eon” wherever he goes these days, not “Yoo Yeon-seok”. The interest and popularity he receives is not limited to Korea, but he comes from all over the world, to the point where people say, “Foreign languages that I’ve never seen before are being plastered on SNS”. In fact, the number of SNS followers ‘before and after’ appearing in the drama’s’ skyrocketed from 2.4 million to 4.2 million, and in a survey on the popularity of TV and OTT drama actors in December, ‘Oh Jing’

Cha Joo-young becomes the first top player with ‘Won-gyeong’

“Queen Won-gyeong herself” Cha Joo-young stands out as the sole lead actress. She expanded her position by challenging her first historical drama through the tvN drama ‘Won-gyeong’. This drama is Cha Joo-young‘s next work after the Netflix drama ‘The Glory’, which made her name and face known. She landed the lead role thanks to her strong impression as Choi Hye-jung, a flight attendant and perpetrator of school violence. ‘Won-gyeong’ is a historical drama that sheds light on the life of Queen Won-gyeong, the ‘kingmaker’ who made her husband Yi Bang-won the third king in the early Joseon Dynasty. Queen Won-gyeong was born into the Min family, a powerful family in the Goryeo Dynasty, and married Yi Bang-won, acting as his political companion.