Tae-goo Eom “I‘m not that shy” [Photoshoot]

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Actress Park Gyu-young graced the cover of Elle‘s special digital project, ‘Elle D Edition’. This pictorial captured Park Gyu-young’s signature brave and lovely face. Having recently expanded her worldview once again through Netflix‘s ‘Squid Game Season 2’, she said about her eagerly awaited work, “No matter what the work, it’s inevitable to feel excited before its release. That‘s why I always try to leave behind only thoughts and feelings such as how I existed in this story, with what kind of heart and what kind of emotions I tried to show, and put everything else behind.” Park Gyu-young, who has always played various women with a confident and confident expression, said about how she loves herself, “I’m human, so I can‘t always be perfect, but I think I repeat the process of discovering my shortcomings and feeling a little disappointed or hopeless about them. That’s why I try to sincerely love the way I am today, which is a little better than yesterday, and the way I have achieved by

Uhm Ji-won‘s Roller Coaster Life, ‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’ 1st Teaser Released

‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’ has released its first teaser video that will make you want to watch it live. KBS 2TV‘s new weekend drama ‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’ (directed by Choi Sang-yeol / written by Koo Hyun-sook), which is scheduled to premiere on Saturday, February 1st, is a drama that depicts a mature family story created by the five unique brothers of a long-established brewery, the Eagle Brewery, and the eldest sister-in-law who suddenly becomes the head of the household after her husband’s sudden death just ten days after her wedding. The released video begins with the five Eagle Brewery brothers trusting and following Ma Kwang-sook (played by Uhm Ji-won). Gwang-sook smiles happily as she holds her wedding ceremony with Oh Jang-soo (played by Lee Pil-mo) even on a rainy day. Soon after, Jang-soo and his younger siblings walk side by side, and soon he brightly says, “The sister-in-law who took in my eldest brother is our eternal captain fr

‘Marriage’ Kim Jong-min, Plans to Become a Father of Many Children… Receives Energy from Lee Dong-guk (Groom Class)

‘Groom Class’ Kim Jong-min has set a ‘2-child plan’ as his New Year‘s resolution for 2025. On the 146th episode of ‘These Days Men’s Life - Groom Class’, which will air on Channel A at 9:30 PM on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Kim Jong-min meets ‘soccer legend’ and ‘dad of five children’ Lee Dong-gook to hear the secret behind giving birth to twins, while the scene where he earnestly makes plans for a second child is revealed. On this day, Kim Jong-min makes a surprise announcement, “I‘ve made a new plan for the New Year” and “It’s none other than a 2-child plan!”. He then visits a sports center run by his ‘same-age best friend’ Lee Dong-gook, saying “I‘m going to get some energy from him, the ‘1 in 100,000 man’. The ‘Studio Mentor Corps’, who watched this, expressed their anticipation, saying, “This is the best place to receive lessons on planning a second child!”. After a while, Lee Dong-gook, who met Kim Jong-min, happily asks, “You’re getting married, right?”, and Kim Jong-min replies

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‘Car Wash JANG’ is joined by new faces, including group Epik High and actor Kim Min-seok. Today‘s (6th) KBS2 entertainment program ‘Car Wash JANG’ will feature Jang Min-ho and Jang Sung-kyu welcoming guests Epik High and part-timer Kim Min-seok. On this day, Epik High and Kim Min-seok show off their honest and fiery wit. As Epik High is a solid group celebrating their 21st debut anniversary this year, the members will provide fun with their honest ‘straightforward’ toward each other. Kim Min-seok will make Jang Min-ho and Jang Sung-kyu laugh with his innocent yet quirky remarks. Epik High and Jang Min-ho’s initial war of nerves also piques viewers‘ curiosity. Epik High visits ‘Car Wash JANG’ and tells the MCs sitting on the sofa, “Why are you so slow?” Jang Min-ho responds by saying, “This is a personality test.” Attention is focused on what actions they will take in this tense situation. Kim Min-seok faces Jang Min-ho and Jang Sung-kyu as a part-time worker at ‘Car Wash JANG’. He brav

Lee Yeon-bok, Bread + Shrimp Without Menbosha Challenge “I‘m the Best” Confident (Thank goodness)

‘It‘s fortunate that you get a good rest’ Lee Yeon-bok creates a new concept of menbosha on a deserted island. Episode 30 of the MBC entertainment program ‘It’s fortunate that you get a good rest’ (directed by Kim Myung-jin, Shin Hyun-bin, Lee Jun-beom, Kim Ki-ho / written by Kwon Jeong-hee) to be aired on January 6th will feature the second day of ‘Chefs on an Uninhabited Island’, featuring Chinese cuisine god Lee Yeon-bok, Japanese cuisine master Jeong Ho-yeong, and Western cuisine king Fabri. Trot crown prince Park Ji-hyun, who has newly joined Boom, will accompany them on their 0.5-star uninhabited island management story, while ‘CEO Ahn Jung-hwan, Park Jun-hyung, Kim Min-kyung, and chef Raymond Kim will watch and talk to them in the studio. On this day, Lee Yeon-bok, Jeong Ho-yeong, and Fabri prepare a last dinner for the guests. First, Lee Yeon-bok decides to create his signature ‘Menbosha’ at the guests‘ request. Menbosha, a food made by putting minced shrimp meat between slices

Han Hye-jin, Ex-boyfriend Jeon Hyun-moo Appears, “Have You Come to Your Senses?”

Model Han Hye-jin is furious at the appearance of her ex-boyfriend Jeon Hyun-moo. In a video released on Han Hye-jin‘s YouTube channel on the 6th, Lee Si-eon, Kian84, and Han Hye-jin are seen drinking and grilling Korean beef. Then, the three of them start a character quiz. When Jeon Hyun-moo appeared in the photo, Han Hye-jin got angry at the production staff and scolded them, saying, “Are you sure you’re not crazy?”, making everyone laugh. Jeon Hyun-moo is Han Hye-jin‘s ex-boyfriend and is also close with Lee Si-eon and Kian84 through the MBC entertainment show, “I Live Alone.” Also, on that day, Han Hye-jin called Park Na-rae and said, “I have a new boyfriend,” and planned a hidden camera. Lee Si-eon was supposed to play the role of the new boyfriend, but when he actually got on the phone with Park Na-rae, he couldn’t hold back his laughter. At this, Kian84 said, “Hello, Na-rae, it‘s been a while,” but he was caught right away, and Park Na-rae said, “This is the first time I’ve seen

Han Groo, Angry at Kwon Do-hyung, the Younger Brother Who Overturned the Ancestral Rites (Cinderella Game)

Han Groo is in conflict with her younger brother Kwon Do-hyung. In episode 26 of KBS 2TV‘s daily drama ‘Cinderella Game’ (directed by Lee Hyun-kyung / written by Oh Sang-hee), scheduled to air today (the 6th), the sibling conflict between Goo Ha-na (played by Han Groo) and Goo Ji-seok (played by Kwon Do-hyung) intensifies. Previously, Ji-seok expressed his anger by overturning the table after finding out that the food given as ancestral rites by Chairman Shin Yeo-jin (played by Na Young-hee) was on the table for his parents’ ancestral rites. Hana, who had no idea about the connection between her adoptive parents‘ deaths and Yeo-jin, was shocked by Ji-seok’s chaos. In episode 26, Hana and Ji-seok engage in a sharp conflict. Hana, who is suspicious of Ji-seok‘s action of overturning the ancestral rites table, wants to know the reason, but Ji-seok remains silent without saying anything. It is also said that Ji-seok hurts Hana’s feelings with a single word that drives a wedge into her. One

‘Suspicious Girl’ Act 2 Viewing Points

KBS2‘s Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘Miss Granny’, which has reached the halfway point and begun its second act, has revealed some points to watch for in the second half. ‘Miss Granny’ (directed by Park Yong-soon/ written by Heo Seung-min) presents viewers with both excitement and fun by depicting the process of Oh Doo-ri (played by Jung Ji-so), who has the emotions of a 70-something grandmother, debuting as an idol. ‘Miss Granny’, which has been bringing joy and sorrow to the living room theater with unpredictable developments in each episode, has revealed some points to watch for to enjoy the second half even more excitingly. ● What is the relationship between Kim Hae-sook, Jung Ji-so, and Kim Byung-ok?! Doo-ri denied the existence of Janet (played by Kim Hae-sook), who calls her her older sister. In addition, the taxi driver (played by Kim Byung-ok) covered Janet’s mouth, revealing that the two were in some kind of relationship. As curiosity grows about the relationship between the myst

YUL2(율), serial series ‘Hater’ teaser released… Unconventional visuals

Singer YUL2 has released a teaser for his new song ‘Hater’, signaling new activities in 2025. YUL2, who debuted in July 2023 with the single ‘Paranoid’, has established a unique identity with ‘Obsession’ and ‘Starry Night’ released last year, and is releasing his new song ‘Hater’ as part of a series. The teaser released on the 5th captures attention with its rough screen composition and unconventional scene splitting, taking advantage of the characteristics of the song‘s pop style that adds hip-hop to rock base. YUL2’s unique vocal tone that combines screaming with a wounded face and condensed emotions stands out. The sound source will be released in two versions: 19+ and All, but since only the 19+ version is released for the music video, the unconventional screen stands out. YUL2‘s identity and unique charm as an artist stand out, having debuted as a solo singer after aiming to debut as an idol during his trainee days. His agency IX Entertainment said, “The period from his debut to r

Ariana Grande, Aftermath of Infidelity? Awkward Current Status “Thanks to Botox”

Singer and actress Ariana Grande is making headlines with her candid acceptance speech. Ariana Grande won the Rising Star Award at the 36th Palm Springs International Film Festival held at the Palm Springs Convention Center in California, USA on the 3rd (local time). She said, “I never thought I would hear the words ‘rising star’ again at the age of 31,” and “I want to thank the fillers and botox that created this opportunity for me,” making everyone laugh. She continued, “This award means so much to me. I thought I’d be hearing the words ‘fading star’ by now, but I’m grateful to be called a rising star,” adding as she choked up. At the awards ceremony that day, Ariana Grande shocked some fans with her emaciated body and completely different face. On the 5th, she posted various photos from the ceremony and award ceremony on her Instagram, repeatedly expressing her gratitude. Ariana Grande won the Rising Star Award for her role as Glinda in the film ‘Wicked’. Through this film, she met

Song Hye-kyo‘s hidden entertainment sense

Actress Song Hye-kyo shows off her hidden entertainment sense through the popular tvN entertainment program ‘You Quiz on the Block’. tvN raised expectations by releasing still cuts of the episode featuring Song Hye-kyo that will air on the 8th through their official account on the afternoon of the 6th. In the photos, Song Hye-kyo is wearing a bright ivory-colored trench coat and radiating pure beauty with her elegant short hair. The production team explained on the day, “Song Hye-kyo, who is telling a story that she has kept hidden for 23 years. They say you are greedy for fun, but you really have a refreshing and straightforward talk.” Meanwhile, Song Hye-kyo is starring in the movie ‘The Nuns’, which will be released on the 24th.

‘Yaktu Exercise’ Health YouTuber Park Seung-hyun, Death… Sudden Sad News

Park Seung-hyun (34), a health YouTuber with 830,000 subscribers, has passed away. On the 6th, Park Seung-hyun‘s YouTube account posted the news of his death along with a photo of his memorial tablet. Park Seung-hyun’s older brother said, “On January 5, 2025, at 3:51 PM, my younger brother Seung-hyun went to heaven due to health reasons. My parents are very heartbroken, so we will not be accepting condolences at the funeral. Please pray for the deceased‘s soul to rest in peace.” This was all the more heartbreaking because Park Seung-hyun had been showing a bright side by sharing a video of himself training his back until 5 days ago. Subscribers paid tribute to the deceased, saying, “I hope you overcome your depression and live happily. I hope you rest while loving yourself,” “I can’t believe it and I‘m so sad. I pray for the deceased’s soul to rest in peace,” and “I hope he went to a good place. I hope you smile and live there.” Park Seung-hyun, a former bodybuilder, has been leading t

‘Full Renewal Contract’ Stray Kids, Chew Up 2024 and Go Higher in 2025

‘Full group renewal’ Stray Kids, chewing up 2024 and going even higher in 2025 Group Stray Kids is signaling all-out activity in the new year. On the 6th at midnight, Stray Kids posted the video ‘Stray Kids “STEP OUT 2025”’ on their official SNS channel and introduced various projects they will carry out throughout the year. First, they looked back on a film that captured the glorious moments of last year and highlighted their achievements. They held their fourth official fan meeting in March and visited 11 regions at home and abroad through their new world tour ‘Stray Kids World Tour’(〈Dominate〉) that started at KSPO DOME in Seoul in August. Among them, they held solo concerts in Singapore, Melbourne, Sydney, Kaohsiung, and Bangkok at stadiums. The three albums released last year achieved record-breaking results on the US Billboard. In May, the English single ‘Lose My Breath (Feat. Charlie Puth)’ (Lose My Breath (featuring

‘Harbin’ Lee Dong-wook “I wanted to cheer on the fans who went to the impeachment rally despite the cold”[Interview]

Actor Lee Dong-wook revealed that while filming the hit movie ‘Harbin’, currently showing in theaters, he did not ad-lib at all, which he usually enjoys when acting. This is because he was worried that his acting ambitions would tarnish the fighting spirit of the independence fighter in the play. He played Lee Chang-seop, an independence fighter who shares the same belief in protecting his country but harbors resentment and confrontation toward Ahn Jung-geun, who released Japanese prisoners of war instead of executing them in accordance with international law. He said, “I acted, but I can‘t even imagine the feelings of those who risked their lives in their early 20s and participated in the independence movement. ‘What on earth was I doing in my early 20s?

Hwang Min-hyun‘s ‘Loner’ Visual... ‘Survival of a Tramp School’ Attention (Study Group)

Hwang Min-hyun is releasing his hidden martial arts skills. The production team of the TVING original ‘Study Group’ (directed by Lee Jang-hoon and Yoo Beom-sang, written by Eom Sun-ho and Oh Bo-hyun) released a poster and teaser trailer that raises expectations for the formation of Yoon Ga-min‘s (played by Hwang Min-hyun) spectacular study group, ‘Him Breathless’ (a loner who hides his strength) on the 6th. ‘Study Group’ is a comical high school action film about Yoon Ga-min, who wants to study hard but is only talented at fighting, and forms a ‘Study Group’ while jumping into the bloody college entrance exams at the ‘Worst Loser’ school. The thrilling, impactful action added to the growth period of ‘Him Breathless’ Yoon Ga-min, who chooses to fight to study, and the students, each with their own stories, who try to protect their study group, will provide catharsis. It is based on a popular webtoon of the same name. Director Lee Jang-hoon, who directed the movies ‘Miracle’, ‘Now I’m on

Cosmic Girls‘ SeolA, was it like this? A surprising healthy beauty [DA★]

Cosmic Girls‘ SeolA, was it really like this? Surprisingly healthy beauty [DA★] Cosmic Girls’ SeolA revealed her unexpected charm. On the 5th, SeolA revealed a daily life photo with her pet dog Manbok through her Instagram. In the photo, she gave off a model-like vibe by striking a chic pose in front of a mirror. She also showed off her healthy charm by revealing her glamorous body line with a bold sleeveless outfit. Cosmic Girls member Exy, who focused on her cute pet dog, left a comment as if pleading, saying, “Please, Manbok in person.” SeolA cheerfully responded, saying, “Come quickly.” Meanwhile, Cosmic Girls, which SeolA is a part of, topped the music charts on January 1st at 1 AM this year with their hit song ‘IruLi’, recording #1 on the real-time charts for ‘6 consecutive years’. They received much love for their songs including ‘Iruri’, ‘Secret’, ‘You and I’, ‘UNNATURAL’, ‘I Wish I Could Reach You’. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.com

’Rolling Hall 30th Anniversary Concert’ YB → Crying Nut, Gorgeous 2nd Lineup

’Rolling Hall has revealed its second lineup for a commemorative concert to celebrate its 30th anniversary. This concert will be held for approximately six months from January to June 2025 to commemorate Rolling Hall‘s 30th anniversary, and will feature a lineup that crosses genre boundaries such as rock, hip-hop, ballad, and R&B. The second lineup, which was revealed on the 6th, includes musicians spanning various genres and generations, including YB, Crying Nut x Kingonz, 9 and the Numbers, Hathaway, Chanmin, McGuffin, Ahn Byung-woong, and Benchwitheo. They plan to capture the hearts of a diverse audience by unfolding a wide musical spectrum from the intense energy of rock and hip-hop to emotional melodies and delicate sounds. They are also attempting various forms of communication, including a ticket giveaway event for the ‘Rolling 30th Anniversary Concert’ through the Rolling Hall’s official SNS. Through constant communication with fans, it is expected to become a meaningful festiv

‘Idain♥’ Lee Seung-gi, ‘10.5 billion won lease living’ in Hannam-dong, Yongsan, surprise

Singer Lee Seung-gi, who is married to actress Lee Da-in, better known as actress Kyeon Mi-ri‘s daughter, is attracting attention after it was reported that he signed a lease contract for a luxury villa in UN Village, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Edaily first reported on the 6th that Lee Seung-gi appeared to have moved from his existing apartment complex in Samseong-dong, Gangnam to a luxury villa in UN Village, Hannam-dong, Yongsan. According to the media outlet, Lee Seung-gi signed a lease contract for a 255㎡ (2nd floor) exclusive villa in La Nouveau Hannam, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, in August of last year. According to the real estate registry, Lee Seung-gi set a leasehold right worth 10.5 billion won on the household at the time. The leasehold period is until August 2026. The media outlet explained that this leasehold price is the highest price in the Seoul real estate market this year, following last year. Since Lee Seung-gi set a leasehold right on the house in question, it is