Jang Jae-in, also pulls off a bold fashion… “Really good work” [DA★]

Singer Jang Jae-in is drawing attention with a bold pictorial. On the afternoon of the 3rd, Jang Jae-in posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, “Our team is the best. We really did a great job. You worked hard.” In the photos that were released, Jang Jae-in is wearing various outfits. Jang Jae-in’s ability to pull off various outfits, from outfits with contrasting front and back to a leather long coat, stands out. Meanwhile, Jang Jae-in released a new song, “Postcard,” in November of last year. Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.com

Choo Sung Hoon, House Public Reveal Controversy “♥Fought with Yano Shiho... It Wasn‘t a Joke” (Salty Brother) [Comprehensive]

Broadcaster Choo Sung Hoon talked about Yano Shiho‘s reaction after her house was revealed. On the afternoon of the 3rd, a video titled ‘Choo Sung Hoon Kim Dong Hyun Mo Tae Beom {Salty Brother} EP. 78 The Ajossi Who Has Discovered the Sweet Taste of Money’ was released on the YouTube channel ‘Salty Brother’. In the released video, Choo Sung Hoon mentions that he has recently been working as a YouTuber through the YouTube channel ‘Choo Sung Hoon’ and says, “I haven’t decided (on a topic) yet. I haven‘t decided on one yet.”. Shin Dong Yup then mentioned the YouTube video from when Choo Sung Hoon revealed his disorganized house and said, “I understand that he cleans up because he’s coming to a show. But that‘s just how human beings are,“ and said, “I really fought (with Yano Shiho). Really. It wasn’t a joke. I told him to get rid of all of his YouTube videos.” Choo Sung Hoon also said, “The views are going up, but I said no. (Video) He said, “I want to take it off,” and added, “I just wan

One week later, Kim Ga-young apologizes for defending ‘The late Oh Yo-anna‘s alleged assault’ “Impudent words and actions” [Full text]

As the controversy over the death of the late MBC weathercaster Oh Yo-anna due to workplace bullying grows, YouTuber Ilju-eo-ter, who defended weathercaster Kim Ga-young who was identified as the person involved in the bullying, has posted an apology. Ilju-eo-ter (Kim Joo-yeon) apologized on her YouTube channel on the afternoon of the 3rd, saying, “I wrote a comment before the exact facts were known. I apologize for hurting many people with my careless words and actions.” Earlier, when criticism toward Kim Ga-young grew louder, Ilju-eo-ter said, “Ga-young unnie had a really hard time at the time because she couldn‘t protect Oh Yo-anna. I worked out with Oh Yo-anna once, and when I met her once, she told me sincerely that Ga-young unnie was a senior she liked and relied on.” Ilju-eo-ter and Kim Ga-young previously appeared together on the SBS entertainment program ’Girls Who Kick the Goal.‘ Also, “Oh Yo-anna would never want me to make comments like this again. It may be rude, but I am

‘Hitman 2’, 13th day since release, today (3rd) surpasses 2 million viewers [DA:Box]

The movie ‘Hitman 2‘ has surpassed 2 million viewers as of 5:20 PM on Monday, February 3, the 13th day since its release. ’Hitman 2‘, a comic action movie guaranteed to make the whole family laugh, has become the first movie to be released in 2025 to surpass 2 million viewers, taking the box office crown. According to the Integrated Computer Network for Movie Tickets, ’Hitman 2‘ had mobilized 2,000,034 cumulative viewers as of 5:20 PM on Monday, February 3, quickly surpassing 2 million viewers in just 5 days after surpassing 1 million. This is a full 2 days faster than ’Firefighter‘, which recently heated up theaters with 3.85 million viewers, and 3 days faster than ’Wonka‘, which attracted 3.53 million viewers. As can be seen from the even distribution of advance tickets from those in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s, the movie ’Hitman 2‘, which can be enjoyed by all generations, is expected to continue its long-term box office success until February with the enthusiastic support of the a

MBC “Launch of the Truth Investigation Committee into the Death of the Late Oyo Anna” [Official]

MBC announced that it has officially launched a truth-finding committee to uncover the truth about the death of the late Oh Yo-anna. On the afternoon of the 3rd, MBC said, “We pray for the soul of weathercaster Oh Yo-anna to rest in peace, and we would like to offer our deepest condolences to her bereaved family,” adding, “The truth-finding committee to uncover the truth about her death has been officially launched.” In addition, “Attorney Chae Yang-hee of Hyemyeong Law Firm has been appointed as the chairperson of the truth-finding committee, and attorney Jeong In-jin of Barun Law Firm has been appointed as an external member. MBC said, “As Attorney Chae and Attorney Jeong are former prosecutors and judges, respectively, we expect that they will be able to increase the fairness, reliability, and objectivity of the investigation.” MBC emphasized, “MBC is very sorry about the death of the deceased, and we will do our best to communicate with the bereaved family as much as possible durin

‘Lucky Vicky’ Lyrics by Jang Won-young… Ive‘s ‘Attitude’ with musical growth + empathy (Comprehensive) [DA:New Song]

‘Lucky Viki’ Written by Jang Won-young… Musical growth + empathy filled Ive‘s ‘Attitude’ (Comprehensive) [DA:New Song] Group Ive, who has always been true to themselves and shown off their strong narcissism, has gone one step further and thrown out a new topic with ‘empathy’. Member Jang Won-young, who garnered attention with her positive thinking ‘Lucky Viki’, participated in writing the lyrics for the new title song ‘Attitude’, adding positive energy to empathy. Ive released their third mini-album ‘Ive Empathy’ through various music sites at 6pm on the 3rd. The new album ‘Ive Empathy’ is a work that adds a different charm to the team color based on ‘subjective confidence’, which is the identity that symbolizes Ive. Even before Ive debuted, Starship Entertainment’s General Producer Seo Hyun-joo and the A&R team focused on finding songs that best fit each individual‘s vocal range and tone. Through the ‘Song Camp’, they collaborated with various composers to create unique songs that fit

Red Velvet Wendy collaborates with Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra [Entertainment News HOT]

Red Velvet‘s Wendy will perform with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra. According to the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (Seoul Philharmonic) on the 3rd, a K-pop orchestra live concert titled ‘SM Classics Live 2025 with Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra’ will be held at the Seoul Arts Center and Lotte Concert Hall on the 14th and 15th. This performance will be held to celebrate SM’s 30th anniversary, the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra‘s 80th anniversary, and the foundation’s 20th anniversary. The performance on the 14th will feature a stage that combines orchestral performances and media art, and on the 15th, Wendy will perform two songs with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, ‘Like Water’ and ‘When This Rain Stops’. SHINee‘s Minho will also perform the song.

Espa donates part of US tour proceeds to LA fire relief [Entertainment News HOT]

The girl group aespa has decided to donate part of their concert proceeds to help recover from the recent fire in Los Angeles. On the 3rd (Korean time), their agency SM Entertainment announced, “aespa will donate part of the proceeds from the ‘2024-25 aespa Live Tour - Sync: Parallel Line’ concert held at the LA Kia Forum the previous day to the victims of the LA fire.” aespa met an audience of 12,000 on that day and performed their hit songs such as ‘Supernova’, ‘Armageddon’, and ‘Whiplash’. They are currently on a tour in the Americas and will continue their concert in Mexico City, Mexico.

Reunited after 23 years, separated after 3 years… The late Seo Hee-won and Koo Jun-yeop, a heartbreaking love story

Taiwanese top actress Hsu Si-yuan (Seo Hee-won) passed away suddenly after three years of marriage to Clon‘s Koo Jun-yeop. Fans are all saddened by the fact that the two’s movie-like love story that lasted for over 20 years was a hot topic in both Korea and Taiwan. As news of Hsu Si-yuan‘s death was reported through local media outlets such as Taiwan Central News Agency (CNA) on the 3rd, the love story of Hsu Si-yuan and Koo Jun-yeop is being reexamined. The relationship between the two, who registered their marriage in Korea and Taiwan on February 8 and March 28, 2022 respectively, dates back to the 1990s. The two are actively working with Clon in Taiwan and other overseas.

“Died during family trip”… Goo Jun-yeop, heartbroken over the loss of his wife Seo Hee-won

The sudden death of Taiwanese top actress Hsu Si-yuan (Seo Hee-won), wife of Clon‘s Koo Jun-yeop, shocked both Taiwan and Korea. The news came just three years after their marriage in 2022. On the 3rd, local media outlets such as Taiwan Central News Agency (CNA) reported, citing a statement from Hsu Si-yuan’s younger sister Hsu Shi-di (Seo Hee-jae), that Hsu Si-yuan had died on the 2nd of acute pneumonia while traveling to Japan with her family during the Lunar New Year holiday. It has been reported that the family is discussing whether to hold a separate funeral in Taiwan. According to the report, Hsu Shi-di said in a statement, “My dearest and kindest sister passed away from the flu.

Lee Yoon-ah Ana, ‘Punched’ in an alley and lost consciousness (assault)

In ‘Amazing Habits’, announcer Lee Yoon-ah recalled the past when she was hit with a club and suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. On the SBS ‘Lee Kyung-kyu‘s Amazing Habits’ that aired on the 2nd, they touched on vascular health, which requires special attention in the still cold weather, even though the beginning of spring is approaching. They say that special caution is needed as the number of deaths due to cerebrovascular disease will be high until February. When the doctors boasted that they would tell them the golden ratio for protecting vascular health, announcer Lee Yoon-ah said proudly, ‘What’s the golden ratio? Because I‘m 10 heads tall!’. Lee Kyung-kyu burst into laughter as if he was dumbfounded. In particular, the two MCs tested vascular age in this broadcast. Lee Yoon-ah, who was about to undergo a brain MRI, seemed unusually worried, and surprised everyone by confessing that she had been hit with a club in a secluded alley on her way home from the college entrance exam in her

MADEEN, New Album Tracklist Revealed… Comeback on the 14th

MADEIN reveals tracklist for new album… Comeback on the 14th Group MADEIN will be showcasing a double title track. MADEIN (Mashiro, Miyu, Suhye, Yeseo, Serina, Nagomi) revealed the tracklist for their new album ‘MADEIN FOREVER’ through their official SNS channel at midnight on the 3rd. According to this, the new album will contain a total of two tracks, the double title tracks ‘SATURN’ and ‘Love, Fear’. Ahead of their official comeback, MADEIN will pre-release ‘SATURN’ on the 7th and warm up their comeback. ‘SATURN’ is a song that contains a metaphor of a relationship centered around Saturn, and you can experience the vocal chemistry of Maydin, who expresses complex emotions with a hazy sensibility. Among these, ‘Love, Fear’ is a remake of a song by Korean pop music legend DEUX. Maydin reinterprets the sweet melody and the emotion of internal conflict with a modern sound, clearly showing their own musical color, and raising expectations for a different charm from the original song. May

‘Kanye♥’ Bianca, daring all-nude exposure red carpet fashion [DA:Hollywood]

Rapper Kanye West and his wife Bianca Sensei have once again succeeded in attracting attention with their unconventional fashion. On the 2nd (local time), the 76th Grammy Awards were held at the Crypto.com Cup Arena in Los Angeles, USA. Various stars appeared on the red carpet before the awards ceremony that day. Kanye West stood at the photo wall with his wife Bianca Sensei. Kanye West appeared in an all-black fashion, while his wife Bianca Sensei appeared wearing thick fur. Then, Bianca Sensei turned around and took off her fur, revealing a see-through outfit that revealed her entire body. It was a truly unconventional look, with no underwear on. After Kanye West and Bianca Sensei appeared on the red carpet, they were not seen inside the venue, and some people began to speculate that they had been kicked out by the police due to their unconventional fashion. However, American media outlet Variety reported that it was not true that they had been kicked out by the police, citing a sour

Ive shifted his gaze from ‘I’ to ‘Us’ “I want empathy across eras and generations” [Comprehensive]

The six girls who fought against the harsh world with their strong ‘narcissism’ as a shield began to put down their armor and shield little by little and listen to their surroundings. The change of the six-member girl group IVE is clearly revealed in their third mini-album ‘Ive Empathy’, released on the 3rd, drawing attention. Since their debut in 2021, IVE has always put forward the theme of ‘narcissism’ (self-love) and loving oneself. Through this new album, IVE shifts their focus from ‘I’ to ‘Us’ and tells a new story. Starting with the name of their new album ‘Empathy’ (empathy), they are introducing the double title song ‘Rebel

Baek Jong-won, Lack of Safety Awareness? Reported ‘Why is there a gas cylinder there?’

Baek Jong-won, the CEO of The Born Korea and a broadcaster, has been reported for violating the Safety Management Act in relation to firefighting. On the 2nd, a complaint was filed with the National Petition Center that Baek Jong-won violated the Safety Management Act. Previously, in May of last year, Baek Jong-won uploaded a video on his YouTube channel developing a new menu for his franchise, ‘Baeks Beer’. At the time, Baek Jong-won was boiling high-temperature oil and frying chicken bones next to an LP gas tank installed in the kitchen. The problem is this scene. The LP gas tank was indoors, not outdoors. According to Article 69 of the Enforcement Decree of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Safety Management and Business Act, gas tanks must be stored in well-ventilated outdoor areas. If this is violated, the licensing authority or registration authority can impose a fine of less than 40 million won. The complainant stated, “The propane gas tank was installed right inside, right next to th

Jang Won-young, Ive made a comeback!

On the 3rd, IVE held a press conference to release their third mini-album ‘IVE EMPATHY’ at Conrad Seoul in Yeouido, Seoul. IVE‘s Jang Won-young is posing for the camera. Reporter Kim Min-seong marineboy@donga.com

Ive Jang Won-young ‘Be careful of excitement~’

On the 3rd, IVE held a press conference to release their third mini-album, ‘IVE EMPATHY’, at Conrad Seoul in Yeouido, Seoul. IVE‘s Jang Won-young is posing for the camera. Reporter Kim Min-seong marineboy@donga.com

Goddess of Spring Jang Won-young ‘Heart-fluttering with her even prettier appearance!’

On the 3rd, IVE held a press conference to release their third mini-album, ‘IVE EMPATHY’, at Conrad Seoul in Yeouido, Seoul. IVE‘s Jang Won-young is posing for the camera. Reporter Kim Min-seong marineboy@donga.com

Jang Won-young, the queen of beauty!

On the 3rd, IVE held a press conference to release their third mini-album, ‘IVE EMPATHY’, at Conrad Seoul in Yeouido, Seoul. IVE‘s Jang Won-young is posing for the camera. Reporter Kim Min-seong marineboy@donga.com

Ive Jang Won-young ‘Goddess-level beauty~’

On the 3rd, IVE held a press conference to release their third mini-album, ‘IVE EMPATHY’, at Conrad Seoul in Yeouido, Seoul. IVE‘s Jang Won-young is posing for the camera. Reporter Kim Min-seong marineboy@donga.com