TVBae In-hyeok gets caught up in political fight… Capturing polar opposite charms (Check in Hanyang)Still cuts showing the polar opposite charms of Bae In-hyeok, who goes back and forth between the king‘s son and his tutor, have been released. Channel A’s new Saturday-Sunday drama ‘Check In Hanyang’ (written by Park Hyun-jin and directed by Myung Hyun-woo) is a coming-of-age romance historical drama that tells the story of Joseon‘s largest guest house ‘Yongcheonru’, which has an arrogant motto of ‘The customer is king’, and the young men of Joseon who enter the place as tutors. Bae In-hyeok (as Muyeong-gun Lee Eun/Lee Eun-ho), Kim Ji-eun (as Hong Deok-soo), Jung Gun-joo (as Cheon Jun-hwa), and Park Jae-chan (as Go Soo-ra) star. Bae In-hyeok plays the king’s son, ‘Muyeong-gun Lee Eun’. Muyeong-gun Lee Eun is at the pinnacle of power in a country, but he hides his identity and enters Yongcheonru under the name of ‘Lee Eun-ho.’ Attention is being paid to the reason why he entered Yongcheonru while hiding his identity, and whether he, who lived as the son of the king, will be able to adaNov 18, 2024
MOVIES“The look in your eyes is the genre”… ‘Yang Jo-wi Actor Exhibition’ to be held in December, ‘Infernal Affairs’, ‘Lust, Caution’, etc. to be screened‘Yong Chiu-wai Actor Exhibition’, where you can see 11 of Tony Leung‘s representative works, will be held in December. ‘Yong Chiu-wai Actor Exhibition’, consisting of 11 of Tony Leung’s representative works, from the golden age of Hong Kong cinema in the 1980s and 1990s to the present, will be held for two weeks from December 18 to December 31 at CGV Arthouse. A total of 11 films will be screened, including ‘Infernal Affairs Remastering’, ‘Infernal Affairs 3: Ultimate Infernal Affairs Remastering’, ‘Chungking Express Remastering’, ‘In the Mood for Love Remastering’, ‘Happy Together Remastering’, ‘2046 Remastering’, ‘Amhwa’, ‘Dongseongseochui’,Nov 18, 2024
MUSIC‘Comeback’ GOT7 JB, Highlight Medley RevealedGroup GOT7‘s JAY B will be presenting a total of 13 highly-composed songs. On the 18th at midnight, JAY B released a highlight medley video of part of all the songs on his first solo full-length album, ‘Archive 1: [Road Runner]’, through his agency’s official SNS and YouTube channel. This album includes double title tracks ‘Crash’ and ‘Cloud nine’, as well as ‘Baby’, ‘if you’, ‘Make Me Right’, ‘Chosen’, ‘Take it easy’, ‘Preview’, ‘°C (Temperature)’, A total of 13 songs are included, including ‘Right back’, ‘Inside’, ‘Present’, which can only be heard on the CD included in the physical album, and ‘Winter night’. JAY B, under the producer name Def., produced a total of 13 songs.Nov 18, 2024
MUSICLim Young-woong, visual completed with all-black suit ‘Another heart-fluttering!’As the main poster for ‘Lim Young-woong Recital (RE:CITAL)’ has been revealed, Lim Young-woong has once again made fans‘ hearts flutter with his black suit. On the morning of the 18th, the main poster for ‘Lim Young-woong Recital (RE:CITAL)’ was revealed through Lim Young-woong’s official SNS channel. In the poster, Lim Young-woong not only shows off his even more refined male god visuals, but also increases the excitement index of viewers with his flawless proportions. In particular, Lim Young-woong‘s appearance in an all-black suit exudes a sophisticated yet chic atmosphere, and shows off his unique charm by overwhelming the gaze with just his eyes. Lim Young-woong, who is raising curiosity and expectations for the performance just by revealing the poster, plans to reinterpret famous songs with his own voice through the ‘Lim Young-woong Recital’, thereby revealing an aspect that transcends time and embraces generations, and present a stage full of laughter and emotion. As Lim Young-wNov 18, 2024
TV“Cider”, Go Soo, Kwon Yuri, Baek Ji-won, and Lee Hak-ju reveal ‘Lee Han-shin’ viewing pointsGo Soo, Kwon Yuri, Baek Ji Won, and Lee Hak Joo personally revealed the key points to watch for in tvN‘s new Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Parole Judge Lee Han Shin’ (directed by Yoon Sang Ho and written by Park Chi Hyung). ‘Parole Judge Lee Han Shin’ is a drama that depicts the thrilling and ironclad defense of lawyer Lee Han Shin (played by Go Soo), who becomes a ‘Parole Judge’, the final judge of inmates who stops unscrupulous people. Ahead of the first broadcast on the 18th, Go Soo (as Lee Han-shin), Kwon Yu-ri (as Ahn Seo-yoon), Baek Ji-won (as Choi Hwa-ran), and Lee Hak-joo (as Ji Myeong-seop) shared the points to watch. According to the production team, Go Soo, who will lead the drama as the ironclad parole officer Lee Han-shin, said, “‘Parole Officer Lee Han-shin’ is a work that is not heavy and can be watched lightly,” and added, “If you watch it with curiosity about the parole system and the job of a parole officer that the drama deals with, you will enjoy it even more.” Kwon Yu-ri,Nov 18, 2024
MOVIESHyun Bin Becomes Ahn Jung-geun… Year-end Blockbuster ‘Harbin’, Christmas Release ConfirmedThe mega blockbuster ‘Harbin’, starring actor Hyun Bin, has confirmed its Christmas release on December 25th. ‘Harbin’, set in 1909, depicts a breathtaking chase and suspicion between those heading to Harbin for a single purpose and those chasing them. It is garnering attention for depicting the life-threatening journey of independence fighters through the eyes of director Woo Min-ho, who created ‘The Man Standing Next’, ‘Inside Men’. The press stills released along with the news of the confirmed release feature Ahn Jung-geun (Hyun Bin), Woo Deok-soon (Park Jung-min), Kim Sang-hyun (Jo Woo-jin), Gong Bu-in (Jeon Yeo-bin), Mori Tatsuo (Park Hoon), Choi Jae-hyung (Yoo Jae-myung), and Lee Chang-seop (Lee Dong-wook). Heading to HarbinNov 18, 2024
TVThe romance between Hwang In-yeop♥Jung Chae-yeon… The plausibility of ‘Fabricated Family‘ is the key [Hong Se-young‘s Somehow]JTBC‘s Wednesday drama ‘Prefabricated Family’ (written by Hong Si-young and directed by Kim Seung-ho) is attracting attention for its unique colors. According to the production team, it stimulates an unrivaled youthful sensibility by showing moments where Kim San-ha (played by Hwang In-yeop), Yoon Joo-won (played by Jung Chae-yeon), and Kang Hae-joon (played by Bae Hyun-sung) shine more than ever when they are together. The production team analyzed that the beautiful video containing the three people running without umbrellas after encountering an unexpected rain shower at a bus stop by the sea is refreshing itself. Director Kim Seung-ho said, “Of all the scenes, it was the most enjoyable and happiest scene that we filmed like children. “Kim San-ha makes a hand umbrella for Yoon Joo-won, and Kang Hae-joon carries Yoon Joo-won’s bag and runs with her. “Each of them has a heartbreaking story from their childhood, but the three of them rely on each other more brightly and courageously thaNov 18, 2024
TVChoo Young-woo and Kim Jae-won, working hard for the ‘Laundry of Identity’ (Madam Ok’s Story)Chu Young-woo and Kim Jae-won are radiating the charm of the century that will shake up the hearts of women in Joseon. The new JTBC weekend drama ‘Madam Ok‘s Tale’ (written by Park Ji-sook, directed by Jin Hyeok), which will be aired for the first time on the 30th, is a work that depicts the fierce survival fraud drama of Ok Tae-young (played by Lim Ji-yeon), a woman whose name, status, and husband were all fake, and Cheon Seung-hwi (played by Chu Young-woo), a celebrity who risked his life to protect her. The appearance of Cheon Seung-hwi and Seong Do-gyeom (played by Kim Jae-won), two men who will become terribly entangled with the fake Ok Tae-young, who started out as a slave Gu Deok-i and started a new life as a noblewoman, is drawing attention. Here, the production team has summarized the charms of these two individuals who will captivate not only Joseon but also living in small rooms. According to the production team, first, electrician Cheon Seung-hwi covers his face with a veilNov 18, 2024
MUSIC‘Comeback’ Bad Villain, ‘Breath(ZOOM)’ MV Teaser ReleasedThe group BADVILLAIN (Chloe Young, Kelly, Emma, Bean, Yoonseo, Ina, Huey) has released a music video teaser for their new digital single, ‘Breath (ZOOM)’. The video begins with the members of BADVILLAIN walking through a ruined city. They then appear in various places including a car, a glass box, the rooftop of a building, and a spaceship, raising curiosity with their confident yet relaxed attitude. The lyrics of the new song, “Take a deep breath”, briefly appear over a rhythmic beat, already causing addiction and raising expectations for the full song. The new digital single ‘Breath (ZOOM)’ is a song that contains BADVILLAIN‘s strong musical confidence, which has been a hot topic since its debut with its solid vocals, chewy rapping, and unique performance. If they took a step away from the standards set by the world with their debut album ‘OVERSTEP’, it seems that they will solidify their own worldview by creating the path they want to take in the future through this new song. The laNov 18, 2024
Seo Dong-ju, ♥4 years younger groom-to-be, shoulders… “Heart temperature rises” [DA★]Lawyer and broadcaster Seo Dong-ju revealed her fiancé, who is 4 years younger than her. On the 17th, Seo Dong-ju posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “When I lean on my boyfriend‘s shoulder, my heart temperature rises by 1 degree.”. The revealed picture shows Seo Dong-ju leaning on her fiancé’s sturdy shoulder. The happy smiles of the two catch the eye. Meanwhile, Seo Dong-ju married a Korean-American businessman in 2010 and divorced in 2014. Since then, she has appeared on the SBS entertainment program ‘Goalies’ and the Netflix entertainment program ‘Devil‘s Plan’, and recently announced her plans to marry her boyfriend, who is 4 years younger than her, next year. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comNov 18, 2024
MUSICEve, ‘Viola’ Successfully Completes First Week of Comeback ActivitiesSinger Yves has successfully completed her first week of comeback promotions. After releasing her second EP, ‘I Did’, on the 14th, Yves made her comeback on KBS2‘s ‘Music Bank’, MBC’s ‘Show! Music Core’, and SBS‘s ‘Inkigayo’. On stage, Yves performed a group dance with dancers and presented a sensational performance. In particular, Yves caught everyone’s attention by drawing out the mood of the song with point choreography such as raising one hand on her head and making waves. Yves also completed a different stage with a variety of stylings such as shirts, black suits, and striped outfits for each music show. ‘Viola’ is a hyper-pop genre that tells the story of Yves encountering multiple selves as she delves deep into the abyss of her inner self during her journey to find peace. The dreamy sound and Eve‘s sophisticated vocals combine to create a unique and mysterious sensibility. ‘I Did’ is a story of the emotions and deep inner self that Eve encountered on her journey to find peace asNov 18, 2024
Famous YouTuber, living with a minor → having sex… assaulting wife, abusing pet dogA shocking report has surfaced that famous YouTuber A (35), with about 200,000 subscribers, is being investigated by the police on charges of sexual assault of a minor, animal abuse, and assaulting his wife. According to the Jongno Police Station in Seoul and the Michuhol Police Station in Incheon on the 16th, Mr. A was booked and is under investigation on charges of violating the Sexual Violence Punishment Act (filming and distributing using a camera), domestic violence, and the Animal Protection Act, according to an exclusive report by the Chosun Ilbo. According to the police, Mr. A assaulted his wife, Ms. B (33), at a lodging facility in Michuhol-gu, Incheon in the early morning of the 13th, causing injuries requiring three weeks of treatment. Mr. A is also accused of filming parts of Ms. B‘s body and uploading them to YouTube, and he is also being investigated by the police on charges of kicking his dog to death in June. Mr. A’s charges do not end here. He was indicted without deteNov 18, 2024
TV‘Self-illuminating’ ZerobaseOne, 2v2 and Enhypen to create ‘Synergy of Good Looks’ (MAMA)The synergy of good looks explodes at ‘MAMA’. The ‘2024 MAMA AWARDS’, which has established itself as a hot award ceremony that global music fans eagerly await every year with differentiated attractions and a feast of diverse performances, is raising expectations to the max by spoiling the stage of the boy group collaboration band that was previously announced through the press premiere. The collaboration band, formed by members of global boy groups that are receiving explosive love around the world, including TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, and ZEROBASEONE, is named ‘Radiant TOENZE’. The members of ‘Radiant TOENZE’ are Beomgyu and Huening Kai of TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Jay of ENHYPEN, and Kim Tae-rae and Han Yoo-jin of ZEROBASEONE. As the members of the group with overwhelming performance and versatile skills have come together, attention is being paid to the stage that will break down the boundaries between each other and between genres. They will travel back in time to 1995 and relive thNov 18, 2024
TV“Lee Dong-gun, definitely public dating... become the king of chairs” Father‘s direct ice-cold talk (Miwoo Sae) [TV Comprehensive]On the SBS entertainment show ‘My Little Old Boy’, which aired on the 17th, the mothers and sons of the Little Old Boy who went on a trip to Taiwan, following last week‘s trip, were featured. The broadcast that day secured first place in weekly entertainment with a 3.3% viewership rating for the 2049 demographic and a 12.7% viewership rating for households in the metropolitan area. In the studio, ‘Godmother of Trot’ Kim Yeon-ja appeared as a special MC singing ‘Amor Fati’, receiving an enthusiastic response from the Father Avengers. Kim Yeon-ja, who has been in a long-term relationship with her agency’s CEO for 14 years, caught everyone‘s attention by choosing ‘A man’s devotion’ as the secret to a long-term relationship. Kim Yeon-ja said, “When I‘m so angry that I say ‘Let’s break up’, if the man accepts it and dedicates himself to me, I think a woman‘s heart quickly changes again. (That man) gets angry easily and apologizes easily,“ making everyone laugh. Meanwhile, Kim Yeon-ja couldnNov 18, 2024
MUSICLee Seung-yoon, ‘Yeokseong’ Daejeon performance successfully completed… Voice that calls for a chorusSinger-songwriter Lee Seung-yoon‘s ‘Yeokseong’ has also heated up Daejeon. On the 16th, Lee Seung-yoon met with fans at the Daejeon DCC Daejeon Convention Center where he held his nationwide tour ‘2024 LEE SEUNG YOON CONCERT 易聲’ (hereafter ‘Yeokseong’). On this day, Lee Seung-yoon opened the concert by performing ‘Stereo’, a track from his third regular album ‘Yeokseong’, for the first time at the Daejeon concert. He then performed ‘Into Road’, ‘Gain Caution’, and ‘Fake Dreams’, which immediately heated up the atmosphere. Lee Seung-yoon, who has been a hot topic for his setlist with variations for each performance, made this Daejeon performance special by adding ‘Anonymous Earthling’, ‘Space Like Something to Drink’, ‘Your Circumference’, ‘Collecting Scattered Dreams’. Lee Seung-yoon’s signature unpredictable stage was also showcased. Lee Seung-yoon presented a pleasant twist by leaving the audience and drinking coffee in the waiting room during ‘Let‘s Fly’, a song famous for crashingNov 18, 2024
TVKim Yo-jong is a disgrace? Lee Soon-sil: “89kg, in the North, fatness = symbol of wealth” (Sadanggui) [TV Comprehensive]Jeon Hyun-moo exploded with the charm of a reliable senior announcer with his honest confession of feelings as well as sympathetic advice to his juniors. On the 281st episode of KBS 2TV‘s ‘The Boss’s Ears Are Donkey Ears’ (abbreviated as ‘Sadanggui’) that aired on the 17th, Boss Kim So-yeon held a large-scale catwalk event that took a year to prepare for. It was a mega project that invited top designers Lee Sang-bong, Hwang Jae-geun, Rubina, Jang Gwang-hyo, Park Yoon-soo, and numerous celebrities including Jung Il-woo, Leo J, and Choa. However, with less than 24 hours left until the event was to begin, a printing error occurred on the large banner and it had to be reprinted. Jeon Hyun-moo worried, saying, “What if an official came and saw it in advance? You should double-check.” Eventually, when disposable products began to appear everywhere at the event venue, special measures were taken to ban drinks. But the vicious cycle did not end there. When even the advertisements were printedNov 18, 2024
TVOh My Girl Seunghee, Proves Her Presence in ‘Jeongnyeon’ “Even Worries About Acting Are a Happy Time”Oh My Girl‘s Seunghee shared her thoughts on the end of the tvN weekend drama ‘Jeongnyeon’ (directed by Jung Ji-in/written by Choi Hyo-bi). In ’Jeongnyeon’, Seunghee plays the role of ‘Park Cho-rok’, a fellow research student who entered the Maeran Theater Troupe through an audition with Jeong-nyeon (played by Kim Tae-ri). She displayed a variety of emotions from the beginning of the drama where she is jealous of Jeong-nyeon and bullies her and acts mean to her, to the later scene where she shares the same stage with Jeong-nyeon. In episode 8, where she goes to the audition for ‘The Fool and the Princess’ with Jeong-nyeon after going through many twists and turns, she captivated viewers with her outstanding acting, from singing to crying. Seunghee naturally and stably portrayed Cho-rok’s emotional changes and her growth from a new research student to standing on stage with Jeong-nyeon. Also, although this is her second serious work, she has shown a deeper side and proven her solid presNov 18, 2024
TVJeong Ji-so, Kim Hae-sook’s Ping-ui… Fully equipped with K-grandmother’s sensibility (Suspicious Her)Actress Jung Ji-so will be undergoing a drastic acting transformation through the drama ‘Miss Granny’. KBS2‘s new Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘Miss Granny’ (directed by Park Yong-soon/written by Heo Seung-min), scheduled to air for the first time in December, is a romantic music growth drama about grandmother Oh Mal-soon who suddenly turns into 20-year-old Oh Du-ri and once again enjoys her shining heyday. In the drama, Jung Ji-so plays ‘Oh Du-ri’, a shy person with a twisted charm who adds a spoonful of slyness to her appearance. Oh Du-ri in her 20s, who is the transformed version of 70-year-old Oh Mal-soon (played by Kim Hae-sook), is a character who retains the sentiment of a grandmother despite her younger appearance. She will be responsible for the fun of the drama with her unexpected behavior in every turn. The stills released in relation to this attract attention as they include Jung Ji-so’s various hairstyles. From permed hair to long straight hair and neatly put-up hair, he showsNov 18, 2024
MUSICMiao, comeback today (18th)… ‘TOXIC’ announcementThe new group MEOVV (Suin, Gawon, Anna, Narin, Ella) will release their second single ‘TOXIC’ today (the 18th) and begin full-fledged promotions. This is a super-fast comeback in two years since their debut song promotions last September. Their second single, which will be released today (the 18th), contains two songs, ‘TOXIC’ and ‘BODY’, and MEOVV plans to show contrasting moods through both songs. From the dreamy R&B track ‘TOXIC’ to the eye-catching performance ‘BODY’, the two new songs will showcase the members‘ ability to digest concepts and their versatility that are not limited by genre. MEOVV (Miyao) left a strong impression with their minimal yet hip concept through their debut song of the same name, ‘MEOW’, released last September, and presented a high-quality performance that lived up to the description of a ‘perfect rookie’. MEOVV (Miyao), who has left a mark on their presence since their first activities, has shown off their sharp and soft charms of a cat through this comeNov 18, 2024
TVKim Jung-hyun, Geum Sae-rok fell for Kimbap plotting… Emergency exit secret meeting ending (Iron Family) [TV Comprehensive]Kim Jung-hyun and Geum Sae-rok enjoyed a secret meeting at the emergency exit, avoiding people‘s eyes. In episode 16 of KBS2’s special weekend drama ‘Iron Family’ (directed by Sung Joon-hae, Seo Yong-soo / written by Seo Sook-hyang) aired on the 17th, Seo Kang-joo (played by Kim Jung-hyun) was touched by Lee Da-rim‘s (played by Geum Sae-rok) kimbap apology, let go of his anger toward her and got closer to her. In that day’s broadcast, Cha Tae-woong (played by Choi Tae-joon) headed to New York to meet his biological mother Noh Ae-ri (played by Jo Mi-ryeong). Tae-woong expressed his suppressed anger when his mother, whom he thought was sick, laughed while drinking. Ae-ri then told Tae-woong to take Kang-joo away from Ji Seung-don (played by Shin Hyun-joon) using the fact that he attended film school in New York, increasing the sense of unease in the drama. As soon as Tae-woong returned to Korea, he turned on his phone and went straight to the Clean Laundry because of the flood of text meNov 18, 2024