‘December Comeback’ Stray Kids, SKZHOP HIPTAPE ‘合 (HOP)’ Timetable Revealed

The group Stray Kids is releasing various teaser content ahead of the release of their new album. Stray Kids will be releasing a new-format album SKZHOP HIPTAPE ‘合 (HOP)’ on December 13th. SKZHOP HIPTAPE is a combination of the abbreviation of the group name ‘SKZ’ and the word hip-hop (HIP-HOP). It is an album that contains songs in a new genre unique to Stray Kids, like a new genre that has not been officially defined. On the 16th at midnight, JYP Entertainment revealed the timetable for the new album and announced the teasing schedule through their official SNS channel. The image caught the eye with various visual elements that bring out the unique Korean style, such as the album logo written in bright light contrasting with the dark Hanok door, calligraphy-style typography that brings to mind both the hip-hop word “hap” (HOP) and the Chinese character “hap” (合), modern graphic objects in harmony with the traditional window paper pattern, and red and blue colors reminiscent of the Ta

Enhypen is on the rise ‘Real hardships, body gags, and even betrayal’ (1 Night 2 Days)

The entire group ENHYPEN will appear on ‘2 Days & 1 Night’. The second story of the members‘ ‘I wish I was on television’ will be depicted on the KBS 2TV entertainment program ‘2 Days & 1 Night Season 4’ (hereafter ‘2 Days ’), which will air on the 17th. ENHYPEN (Jungwon, Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunwoo, Niki), who are leading the global K-pop craze, will appear as special guests on that day’s broadcast. The seven members of ENHYPEN, who appeared to enthusiastic cheers, left a strong impression on the ‘2 Days ’ team with the stage of their new song ‘No Doubt’ and with their individual self-introductions. Among them, Jungwon caught everyone‘s attention by preparing a random play dance to MBLAQ’s famous song dedicated to Lee Joon. The production team said that Lee Joon, who was impressed by the performance that perfectly recreated the choreography at the time, even performed a collaboration dance with Jeongwon on the spot, making the filming set even more exciting. Then, ENHYPEN pl

Kim Jaejoong “I gave my parents a card, I hope they use it a lot” (Convenience Store Restaurant)

‘New Release Convenience Store Restaurant’ The youngest of nine siblings, Kim Jaejoong‘s true feelings towards his parents were revealed. On the KBS 2TV ‘New Release Convenience Store Restaurant’ (hereafter referred to as ‘Convenience Store Restaurant’) broadcast on the 15th, the heartwarming daily life of the youngest son Kim Jaejoong, who is a superstar on stage but a cutesy boy at home, was revealed. Despite being extremely busy with his schedule, Kim Jaejoong visited his parents’ house on his day off to spend a day with his parents. In the process, Kim Jaejoong‘s deep filial piety was revealed, warming the hearts of his parents and viewers alike. On this day, Kim Jaejoong headed to his parents’ house with japchae that he had made himself. As soon as he entered the house, a bright smile appeared on Kim Jaejoong‘s mother’s face at the sight of her son affectionately calling her “Mom”. After that, Kim Jaejoong took care of his mother by feeding her the japchae that he brought. He also

Kim Junsu‘s 2nd Statement “Obvious Victim, Strong Request to Stop Secondary Harm” (Official)

Singer Kim Junsu has released a second statement regarding the various suspicions after it was revealed that he was not only blackmailed by a female BJ, but also extorted money. On the night of the 15th, Kim Junsu‘s agency Palm Tree Island stated, “Kim Junsu has suffered from continuous threats and mental anguish from Ms. A for a long time, and in order to prevent further damage, he decided to take preemptive legal action and filed a lawsuit.” They continued, “After Kim Junsu’s preemptive lawsuit, the specific nature of Ms. A‘s crimes were revealed during additional investigations, and Kim Junsu is the clear victim in this case and once again clearly states that he did nothing wrong.” They also stated, “Kim Junsu has absolutely no connection to Ms. A’s drug case that was first reported exclusively, and after Kim Junsu first filed a complaint for extortion under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes, the police investigation revealed that Ms. A had an ad

Day6 “My Day, Thank You and I Love You♥” [Dongdotpictok]

‘What is this?’ But an amazing awards ceremony that you cannot help but be convinced has returned. ‘Dong-a.com’s PICK’, now in its 9th year, prides itself on being more fair than any other awards ceremony in Korea. The extraordinary award names that other awards ceremonies would only dream of are reason enough for the winners to receive them. We will now introduce the glorious winners of ‘Dong-a.com’s PICK’, who will ‘be engraved’ in your memories. ◆ Award name: Welcome to Day6 ◆ Q&A about the award Q. [9th Dong-a.com‘s PICK] Acceptance speech. - First of all, I would like to thank My Day. I think I could receive this award thanks to the support and love that My Day gave me throughout the year. And I was able to receive it thanks to all the staff members who work for us. Thank you always. We will continue to work hard to repay you with good music and performances! I love My Day. Q. What I felt when I saw the name of the award (Welcome to Day6) - I was so happy to see that the name of t

Kim Ah-young “Eye Care=Warm Eye Mask... I Want to Receive ‘Hot Director Award’ [Dongdot Pick Talk]

‘What is this?’ But an amazing awards ceremony that you cannot help but be convinced has returned. ‘Dong-a.com’s PICK’, now in its 9th year, prides itself on being more fair than any other awards ceremony in Korea. The extraordinary award names that other awards ceremonies would never dream of are reason enough for the winners to receive them. We will now introduce the glorious winners of ‘Dong-a.com’s PICK’ who will be ‘stuffed’ in your memories. ◆ Award name: Hot Eyes ◆ Q&A about the award Q. [9th Dong-a.com‘s PICK] Acceptance remarks. I am sincerely grateful that they have given me this one-of-a-kind ‘Hot Eyes Award’. I think it feels good whenever I receive an award. And I think it gives me the strength to move forward. With that strength, I want to become a Kim Ah-young who learns and grows in the future. Thank you very much. Q. What I felt after seeing the product name (Hot Eyes) I want to say that I have worked hard and thought, “My eyes have been working really hard and hotly”!

Choi Hwa-jeong “My wannabe is Teacher Yoon Yeo-jeong♥” [Dongdotpictok]

‘What is this?’ But an amazing awards ceremony that you cannot help but be convinced has returned. ‘Dong-a.com’s PICK’, now in its 9th year, prides itself on being more fair than any other awards ceremony in Korea. The extraordinary award names that other awards ceremonies would only dream of are reason enough for the winners to receive them. We will now introduce the glorious winners of ‘Dong-a.com’s PICK’, who will ‘be engraved’ in your memories. ◆ Award name: Wannabe‘s Wannabe◆ Q&A about the award Q. [9th Dong-a.com‘s PICK] How do you feel about receiving the award? I never imagined that I would receive the ‘Wannabe’s Wannabe’ award. I am so grateful. I really like this award. Thank you so much. It feels so good. I sincerely thank you. Should I live up to this title? I am so grateful. Thank you. Q. What did you think when you saw the name of the award (Wannabe‘s Wannabe)? I was really surprised by the ’Wannabe‘s Wannabe’ award. Wow, I‘m so honored to receive this award. It’s the fir

Seo In Guk ♥ Ahn Jae Hyun “The hug scene in the tunnel was the most nerve-wracking” [Dongdotpictok]

‘What is this?’ But an amazing awards ceremony that you cannot help but be convinced has returned. ‘Dong-a.com’s PICK’, now in its 9th year, prides itself on being more fair than any other awards ceremony in Korea. The outrageous award names that other awards ceremonies would only dream of are reason enough for the recipients to receive them. We will now introduce the glorious winners of ‘Dong-a.com’s PICK’, who will be ‘stuffed’ in your memories. ◆ Award name: Ahn Gook? Kook Ahn? ◆ Q&A about the award Q. [9th Dong-a.com‘s PICK] Acceptance speech. Ahn Jae Hyun: Hello. This is Ahn Jae Hyun. I am surprised and very happy to be receiving an award for a music video. Seo In Guk: I am happy to receive such a meaningful award with my friend and colleague, actor Ahn Jae Hyun. We will continue to greet you with great activities, so please show lots of love to actor Ahn Jae Hyun and I. Q. What did you think when you saw the name of the award (An-guk? Guk-an?)? Ahn Jae-hyun: I dedicate this honor

Black and White Chef “Dongdotpic is alive!” [Dongdotpic Talk]

‘What is this?’ But an amazing awards ceremony that you cannot help but be convinced has returned. ‘Dong-a.com’s PICK’, now in its 9th year, prides itself on being more fair than any other awards ceremony in Korea. The extraordinary award names that other awards ceremonies can only dream of are reason enough for the winners to receive them. We will now introduce the glorious winners of ‘Dong-a.com’s PICK’, who will be ‘stuffed’ in your memories. ◆ Award name: The level of entertainment familiarity is very tight, it‘s fun. ◆ Q&A about the award Q. [9th Dong-a.com‘s PICK] Acceptance remarks. I prepared hard from the summer of 2023 to hear the words “It’s fun”, so I am very grateful for the award. I will repay you with an even more fun Season 2. Q. What did you think after seeing the name of the award (The level of entertainment familiarity is very tight, it‘s fun.)? Dong-dot Pick, you are alive. Q. The first moment when I felt like, “This is it!” was when I saw the two-shot of the judges

Kim Hye-yoon “‘Hye.Up.Twi’ cute award, I will cherish it” [Dongdotpictok]

‘What is this?’ But an amazing awards ceremony that you cannot help but be convinced has returned. ‘Dong-a.com’s PICK’, now in its 9th year, prides itself on being more fair than any other awards ceremony in Korea. The outrageous award names that other awards ceremonies would never dream of are reason enough for the recipients to receive them. We will now introduce the glorious winners of ‘Dong-a.com’s PICK’, who will ‘be engraved in your memories. ◆ Award name: Hye.Up.Twi (Hye-yoon carried and jumped) ◆ Q&A about the award Q. [9th Dong-a.com‘s PICK] How do you feel about the award? Hello. I am actress Kim Hye-yoon. Thank you so much for selecting me for Dong-a.com‘s PICK. I received so much love this year, and I am so happy that I could receive an award because of it. Q. What did you think when you saw the name of the award (Hye.Up.Twi)? In the drama, I was the one who carried and jumped, so it feels new to be given an award that carries and jumps me. I think it‘s even better because

Jung Hae-in “2024 is a year of gratitude that will remain in my memory for a long time” [Dongdotpictok]

‘What is this?’ But an amazing awards ceremony that you cannot help but be convinced has returned. The ‘Dong-a.com’s PICK’, now in its 9th year, prides itself on being more fair than any other awards ceremony in Korea. The extraordinary award names that other awards ceremonies would only dream of are sufficient reasons why the winners should receive them. We will now introduce the glorious winners of the ‘Dong-a.com’s PICK’ that will ‘be engraved’ in your memories. ◆ Award name: Veteran of Reversal◆ Q&A about the award Q. [9th Dong-a.com‘s PICK] How did you feel about receiving the award? First of all, thank you so much for giving me this special award. It feels good whenever I receive an award. It makes me think that I should work hard in the future. Q. What did you think when you saw the name of the award (Veteran of Reversal)? The name of the award is the ‘Veteran of Reversal’ Award, so I feel like there will be a reversal in the award. As an actor, I always want to show a reversal

Park Seo-jin, the reason why he saved money in a piggy bank “It‘s the only one that doesn’t have a seizure tag” (Salimnam 2)

On the upcoming 16th episode of KBS2‘s ‘Men Who Do Housework Season 2’,’ the story of the Park Seo-jin siblings who begin to dream of their first trip abroad with their family will be revealed. On this day, Hyo-jung eats Southeast Asian food for the first time with her older brother Park Seo-jin and begins to dream of traveling abroad. Hyo-jung, who had never dreamed of traveling abroad since she was young because she had to take care of her mother who has been battling cancer and help with housework, reveals that she doesn’t even have a passport and confesses, “I felt like traveling abroad was far from me.” After finding out that her close friend went on a trip abroad, Hyo-jung decides, “I‘m going to go on a trip abroad too”, and suggests to Park Seo-jin that they go on their first family trip abroad. When Park Seo-jin asks, “Where did you get your travel expenses?”, Hyo-jung stares at Park Seo-jin’s piggy bank, making him flustered. Park Seo-jin, who has been saving money in a piggy

Kim Jung-hyun makes bombshell remarks to Park Ji-young… Will Shin Hyun-joon overcome the crisis after getting slapped twice? (Iron Family)

Kim Jung-hyun and Geum Sae-rok are fidgeting at the scene of the adults‘ confrontation. In episode 15 of KBS2’s special weekend drama ‘Iron Family’ (directed by Sung Joon-hae, Seo Yong-soo / written by Seo Sook-hyang) aired on the 16th, Seo Kang-joo (played by Kim Jung-hyun) reveals a shocking fact to Lee Da-rim (played by Geum Sae-rok) and Go Bong-hee (played by Park Ji-young). Go Bong-hee was furious at the fact that Cha Tae-woong (played by Choi Tae-joon) was Ji Seung-don‘s (played by Shin Hyun-joon) biological son, and Baek Ji-yeon (played by Kim Hye-eun) was overcome with betrayal after learning that Seung-don had a hidden child. Bong-hee and Ji-yeon then barged into Seung-don’s office and slapped him. The episode ended with a scene of Seung-don covering his sore cheek after being slapped twice. Among them, the released stills capture the attention of Bong-hee, Seung-don, and Ji-yeon looking at each other fiercely in a cold atmosphere. Seung-don‘s secretary Da-rim hurriedly gives

‘Iron Bag Chef’ Chef Im Tae-hoon, Why did he become Jeon Hyun-moo‘s younger brother? (Tokpawon 25 Hours)

On the upcoming 18th, JTBC‘s ‘Tokpawon 25 Hours’ (directed by Hong Sang-hoon and Kim Seon-jun) will feature specials on unique Japanese restaurants, a virtual trip to Tennessee, USA, and living in Hong Kong for a month. They will also discuss how each country reacted to the results of the US presidential election, as well as what changes will occur in the world in the future. Chef Im Tae-hoon, who received much love for ‘Black and White Chef: Culinary Class Wars’, and ‘historical storyteller’ Sun Kim will appear as guests and attract attention. It is said that Jeon Hyun-moo introduced Chef Im Tae-hoon as “my younger brother” and showed his endless affection. Furthermore, Chef Im Tae-hoon will reveal the behind-the-scenes story of how he got to do a citizen interview on the day that author Han Kang won the Nobel Prize in Literature, raising expectations even more. Japan’s Tokpawon will introduce unique restaurants with unique themes and fun performances. This unique cafe with a vampire

‘Learning 3 Languages’ Han Gru, Transformation into an International Guide “A Story Without a Complete Villain” (Cinderella Game)

Actress Han Groo has expressed her special affection for KBS2‘s new daily drama ‘Cinderella Game’. ‘Cinderella Game’ (written by Oh Sang-hee / directed by Lee Hyun-kyung), scheduled to premiere on Monday, December 2, is a story about a woman who was used as a fake daughter by her enemy and became the incarnation of revenge, growing and healing as she realizes the true meaning of revenge. Han Groo meets viewers as Goo Ha-na, a passionate international guide and operator for Hyesung Tours. Hana, who is brimming with extreme vitality and a sense of responsibility, learns three languages to become the best operator in Korea and lives fiercely day by day taking care of her two younger siblings, but becomes entangled in a bad relationship with Hyesung Group due to an incident. Amidst the attention focused on how Han Groo will portray the character of ‘Hana Goo’, who will transform from an icon of sacrifice to an incarnation of revenge, Han Groo revealed her determination to take on the work

Hayoung, Jealousy Explodes at the Appearance of Oppa Yeonwoo‘s Girlfriend ‘Surprise’ (My Life)

‘My Child‘s Private Life’ Yeon-woo’s female friend appears, causing Ha-young‘s jealousy to explode. Episode 11 of ENA’s Saturday entertainment program ‘My Child‘s Private Life’ to air on November 16 will depict Do Kyung-wan and Ha-young enjoying a date alone while Yeon-woo is at school, and Yeon-woo meeting her female friend at the park. In the studio, MC Do Kyung-wan-Jang Yoon-jung and special MC Lee Hyun-yi will watch the children’s private lives and talk to them. On this day, Do Kyung-wan and Ha-young stop by a famous hot dog place near their house while Yeon-woo is at school. Do Kyung-wan, who personally asked the staff for a menu recommendation, can‘t believe his ears when he hears the ingredients for the hot dog. Still, he orders it when they say it’s the signature menu and enjoys a hot dog date with Ha-young. Ha-young, who is famous for ‘Eat Ha-young’, bravely eats the signature hot dog. However, Ha-young‘s pupils shake greatly after hearing the identity of the hot dog she ate.

Shu, Oh Man-sang is crying… I guess he was satisfied with his appearance in the mirror [DA★]

Suga, formerly of the group S.E.S., shed tears again. On the 14th, Suga posted a tearful video on her Instagram with the caption, “When I’m crying but the reflection in the mirror looks better than I thought.” In the video, Suga looks at herself in the mirror after shedding tears and makes an elegant expression as if satisfied. Suga has been consistently making and sharing short-form videos. She previously created a buzz with a video of herself screaming and crying on the street, declaring that she would run away from home. Suga was sentenced to 6 months in prison, 2 years of probation, and 80 hours of community service in 2019 for gambling 790 million won several times in overseas gambling houses, including Macau, from August 2016 to May 2018. She has been active since declaring her comeback after reflecting on her actions. Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com

Blackpink Jisoo “Establishing a one-person agency is difficult but fun” [Photoshoot]

Jisoo graced the cover of the December issue of fashion magazine Elle. Jisoo, who finished filming the movie ‘Omniscient Reader‘s Viewpoint’ and the series ‘Newtopia’, answered the question of whether there is a difference in the sense of responsibility as a singer and as an actor, saying, “There is a difference in the energy that is shown in the moment, but both require a lot of time and effort, so the weight of responsibility is not different. However, when I receive a good script, I tend to meet the director and talk a lot. I think it is important to have the same direction because we have to work together for a long time.” Regarding the process of working on music since establishing a one-person agency, she answered passionately, saying, “There are so many things that I have to find out and decide one by one. It is difficult, but it is fun, and I realized how many people are helping me. I think the meaning of the results will be greater because of that. I want to share it with you

Hyori Lee, Only Panty Stockings Instead of Pants? Unique Padded Fashion [DA★]

Singer Lee Hyori showed off a surprising winter fashion. On the 15th, Lee Hyori posted a pictorial for a sports brand on her Instagram. In the photo, Lee Hyori shows off various winter padding fashions. She perfectly pulls off black and white padding with a proud expression. The photo that caught the most attention was the yellow short padding. She didn’t wear pants as bottoms, but only pantyhose and stockings. It completed a unique look that contrasted with the thick padding on top. Lee Hyori ended her 11-year stay in Jeju Island and recently moved into a detached house in Pyeongchang-dong, Seoul with her husband Lee Sang-soon. Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com Reporter jhj@donga.com

Jang Min-ho, after financial investment, becomes a real estate expert (Convenience Store Restaurant)

In ‘Newly Released Convenience Store Restaurant’, Jang Min-ho is becoming a real estate expert following his investment. On the November 15th episode of KBS2‘s ‘Newly Released Convenience Store Restaurant’, Jang Min-ho and his manager brothers will go on a tour of a 300 million won property in Songdo, Incheon. In the VCR that will be released that day, Jang Min-ho and his manager brothers visited a property in Songdo, Incheon. This is because his second manager brother was looking for a house to move into. Since his manager brother still lacks experience or information about real estate, Jang Min-ho, who has a lot of moving experience, decided to go on the tour and help him. Lee Gwan-hee, who joined ‘Convenience Store Restaurant’ as a special MC, caught people’s attention by showing great interest in Jang Min-ho‘s VCR. It turns out that Lee Gwan-hee is also about to move soon. Jang Min-ho first asked his manager brother what the most important condition for finding a house is. While hi