Jenny to host ‘The Ruby Experience’ show in March

Jennie invites you to ‘The Ruby Experience’. According to OA Entertainment (ODDATELIER) on the 25th, Jennie will hold the ‘The Ruby Experience’ show in Los Angeles, New York, and Seoul on March 7th to commemorate the release of her first solo album ‘Ruby’. ‘The Ruby Experience’, where you can experience Jennie‘s solo album ‘Ruby’ up close, will begin at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles (LA) on March 6th, and will be held at Radio City Music Hall in New York on the 10th and Inspire Arena on the 15th, giving fans around the world unforgettable special memories. In particular, a portion of the proceeds from the US performance of ‘The Ruby Experience’ will be donated to support wildfire recovery efforts and firefighters in Los Angeles (LA). ‘Ruby’, which contains Jennie’s infinite musical potential, was released last year. A total of 15 songs of various genres are included, including the single ‘Mantra’ (Mantra) released in October.

Vivarium room → Sauna… Kim Dae-ho, house revealed (I live alone) [TV comprehensive]

MBC‘s ‘I Live Alone’ caught the attention of viewers by revealing for the first time the ultimate romantic ‘Daehone 2nd Store’, where Kim Dae-ho perfectly separates his personal life and hobbies. In addition, the chemistry between ‘the last in the hierarchy’ Lee Joo-seung and his dog ‘Coco’, as ‘the love-hate siblings(?)’, drew attention and caused bursts of laughter. As a result, the viewership ratings showed off their explosive growth for three consecutive weeks. Furniture soared to a high of 10.8% and 2049 to 5.1%, breaking its own record high in 2025. On the MBC show ‘I Live Alone’ (directed by Heo Hang, Kang Ji-hee, Park Soo-bin, Lee Kyung-eun, and Moon Ki-young) that aired on the 24th, the housewarming scene of ‘Daehone 2nd store’ filled with Kim Dae-ho’s dreams and the cohabitation of Lee Joo-seung and his mother‘s pet dog ‘Coco’ were revealed. According to Nielsen Korea, a viewership rating research company, on the 28th, the household viewership rating of ‘I Live Alone’ that ai

‘February 12th comeback’ Chungha, new EP ‘Alivio’ concept photos released

Singer Chungha is drawing attention by foreshadowing a new atmosphere with the release of concept photos. Chungha released the concept photos for her new EP ‘Alivio (알리비오)’ through her official SNS on the 24th. In the released photos, Chungha is gazing intensely at the camera, giving off a charismatic moment. Her deadly gaze drew an explosive response from global fans, and she caught everyone‘s attention by perfectly digesting hip and unique street styling. In another image, Chungha is radiating an overwhelming presence and aura in a black suit look. She also completed the sensual atmosphere by adding points such as geek-chic style rimless glasses and silver accessories. ‘Alivio’ is Chungha’s new song released in about two months since her Christmas special single ‘Christmas Promises’ in December of last year. Chungha uses ‘Alivio’, which means ‘comfort’ and ‘relief’, to describe the stress we experience in our daily lives, the liberation from it, and the things that permeate in betwee

Lee Cho-hee and Heo Nam-joon, internal strife?… Dangerous atmosphere (Ask the stars)

The fight between Lee Min-ho‘s assistants Lee Cho-hee and Heo Nam-joon begins. In episode 7 of the tvN weekend drama ‘Ask the Stars’ (written by Seo Sook-hyang, directed by Park Shin-woo, planned by Studio Dragon, produced by Keyeast and MYM Entertainment), which airs on the afternoon of the 25th, astronauts Mina Lee (played by Lee Cho-hee) and Lee Seung-joon (played by Heo Nam-joon), who helped the dinosaur (played by Lee Min-ho) with his mission, fall into a quandary at the crossroads of conscience and greed. Earlier, the dinosaur told Mina Lee that the World Ball winning lottery ticket she had was actually Kang Kang-soo’s (played by Oh Jung-se) and asked her to help him in exchange for turning a blind eye to this. Minna Lee, who couldn‘t believe in such a dinosaur, decided to grant the dinosaur’s request after a deep discussion with space scientist Seungjun Lee and pilot Santi (Alex Hafner), who knew about the lottery. With the help of Minna Lee, Seungjun Lee, and Santi, the dinosau

Lee Jae-woo, Lee Jun-hyeok, comfort and advice… warm charm (Na Wan-bi)

Actor Lee Jae-woo is drawing attention with his strong presence as a life mentor in the SBS drama My Perfect Secretary as ‘Lee Kang-seok’. Lee Kang-seok is a number one husband like a unicorn to Mi-ae (played by Lee Sang-hee) and a ‘life mentor’ to the male protagonist Eun-ho (played by Lee Joon-hyuk) who shares his innermost feelings and gives him warm comfort, touching viewers. In the recently aired 7th episode, Kang-seok has a drink with Eun-ho, listens to her worries earnestly and offers her warm advice. Kang-seok invites Eun-ho to a bookstore and says, “I thought we could talk about life for the first time in a while”, giving her a chance to open up. The two continue a comfortable conversation, and Kang-seok tells Eun-ho, “When Byul comes here, she reads a book by herself. Now that I think about it, Byul and CEO Kang are secretly similar. They also like books.” Eun-ho answers with a bitter expression, “Are those two similar?” but Kang-seok examines his expression and brings up a d

Han Ji-min♥Lee Jun-hyuk, Finally Both Sides… Ending Kiss Confirmation of Heart (Na Wan-bi) [TV Comprehensive]

SBS ‘My Perfect Secretary’ Han Ji-min and Lee Joon-hyuk have finally accepted their feelings for each other. Episode 7 of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘My Perfect Secretary’ (directed by Ham Joon-ho and Kim Jae-hong, written by Ji-eun, produced by Studio S and Io Contents Group) that aired on the 24th depicted the ‘after’ story of Ji-yoon (Han Ji-min) realizing her feelings for Eun-ho (Lee Joon-hyuk). And the kiss ending, which came when the two people were about to explode with longing due to them not being able to get any closer and keeping their distance, filled Friday night with great excitement. The viewership ratings on that day recorded 11% nationwide, 10.5% in the metropolitan area, and a peak of 12.1%, firmly maintaining the top spot among same-time and weekly mini-series. The 2049 target viewership rating, a key indicator that can be used to gauge channel competitiveness and topicality, also recorded 3.7%. (Provided by Nielsen Korea) Ji-yoon realized her feelings and became

‘Black Nuns’, 160,000 viewers on the first day of release… 1st place [DA:Box]

The movie “The Nuns in Black” has topped the box office, attracting 160,000 viewers on its first day of release. “The Nuns in Black” is a movie about people who perform a forbidden ritual to save a boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit. The movie “The Nuns in Black” has been receiving favorable reviews for its dramatic plot, high-quality production, and the actors‘ passionate performances, and has topped the box office, attracting 163,725 viewers on its first day of release. “The Nuns in Black” had been foreshadowing a box office hit even before its release, ranking first in overall advance ticket sales, and as soon as it was released, it mobilized 160,000 viewers, expanding the entire market and signaling the start of a full-fledged craze. Not only is Song Hye-kyo’s passionate performance in perfectly portraying the never-before-seen character of nun ‘Yunia’, but Jeon Yeo-bin‘s new transformation into nun ‘Michaela’ with a complex inner self is receiving rave reviews from the audien

Na In-woo turns his back on Lee Se-young… “I need time to forget you” (Motel Cali) [TV Comprehensive]

MBC‘s ‘Motel California’ Na In-woo has turned his back on Lee Se-young for the first time. In episode 5 of MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama ‘Motel California’ (planned by Jang Jae-hoon/directed by Kim Hyung-min, Lee Jae-jin/scripted by Lee Seo-yoon/produced by HB Entertainment/hereafter ‘Motel California’), which aired on the 24th (Friday), misunderstandings pile up between Kang-hee (played by Lee Se-young) and Yeon-soo (played by Na In-woo), which depicted them facing unfortunate conflicts, causing excessive immersion on the part of viewers. In addition, episode 5 of ‘Motel California’ recorded 4.7% nationwide and 4.9% in the metropolitan area. Among these, the scene where Kang-hee recalls past wounds while looking at Chun-pil (played by Choi Min-soo) recorded a peak viewership rating of 5.4%. (Nielsen Korea household standard) The broadcast on this day began with the truth behind Yeon-soo and Nan-woo‘s (Choi Hee-jin) ‘Ice Cream Shop Date’ that made Kang-hee cry in the previous 4 episodes.

Lee Chan-won, Eun Ga-eun♥Park Hyun-ho‘s marriage is sincere... Promise of endless support (Immortal Song)

‘Immortal Songs’ Lee Chan-won surprised everyone by revealing that he will be in charge of everything from hosting the wedding of Eun Ga-eun and Park Hyun-ho, from the wedding to the congratulatory song and dowry. Episode 690 of KBS2‘Immortal Songs’ that airs today (the 25th) is the ‘2025 New Year‘s Project Part 2: Lunar New Year Family Special’ and stars such as Park Young-gyu and Joanna, father and daughter Woo Yeon-i and Marcus Kang, father and daughter Jo Myeong-sik and Ali, Lee Sang-ho, Lee Sang-min, and Kim Ja-yeon’s family, and Eun Ga-eun and Park Hyun-ho‘s soon-to-be couple and their families will all appear. On this day, ‘Immortal Songs’ couple Eun Ga-eun and Park Hyun-ho appear as the ‘future couple’. When asked about their wedding date, the soon-to-be couple shyly responds, “April 12th.” When Park Hyun-bin, who appeared as a special MC, started by saying, “Lee Chan-won said that he would emcee and sing a congratulatory song when you two get married, and he would even give yo

Kim Jaejoong “Adopted at age 3... Family is precious now” Honest Confession (Convenience Store Restaurant) [TV Comprehensive]

‘New Release Convenience Store Restaurant’ Kim Jae-joong and his older sisters showed the true meaning of family, making us feel warmhearted. On the KBS 2TV ‘New Release Convenience Store Restaurant’ (hereafter referred to as ‘Convenience Store Restaurant’) broadcast on the 24th, the touching story of Kim Jae-joong, the youngest son of a wealthy family, was revealed. The younger brother Kim Jae-joong, who was worried about being a burden to his older sisters, did not ask for help even when they were having a hard time financially, and the older sister cried as she recalled the first time she met her adopted younger brother Kim Jae-joong when he was 3 years old. The story of Kim Jae-joong‘s family embracing each other with love filled the living room on Friday evening with emotion. The broadcast that day recorded 4.2% in viewership ratings nationwide according to Nielsen Korea. Kim Jae-joong, who visited his parents’ house that day, was spending time with his first older sister and moth

Kim Ji-won, there‘s no way she’s not a queen... Aura that overwhelms the eyes [Photoshoot]

Kim Ji-won, there‘s no way she’s not a queen... Aura that overwhelms the eyes [Photoshoot] Actress Kim Ji-won decorated the special book cover of the February issue of fashion magazine Vogue Korea. In the photoshoot, Kim Ji-won completed a visual that is impossible to take your eyes off of along with the collection of the brand she is currently working as an ambassador for. She drew a hot response from the scene by showing off a variety of looks that were sometimes pure and sometimes seductive, crossing the boundaries of various collections. Kim Ji-won received recognition for her amazing topicality and acting skills through the drama ‘Queen of Tears’ last year. The drama recorded the highest viewership ratings of all time for tvN dramas with a final episode rating of 24.9%. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.com

Lucas‘ birthday today (25th)... Idol Pick Event Star [DA:Chart]

Lucas‘ birthday is today (25th)... Idol Pick event protagonist [DA:Chart] Singer Lucas is receiving a birthday event. According to the star voting web service Idol Pick on the 25th, ‘Pick My Own Idol’ Lucas was selected as the event protagonist in a special vote for those with birthdays in January. The related voting was held from the 16th to the 25th of last month. ▲ If 40,000 picks are achieved, the idol’s pop-up congratulatory banner will be placed on the Idol Pick app and the main web page, an online article, and a 1-day support advertisement on the electronic billboard at Seodaemun Station in Seoul. ▲ If 100,000 picks are achieved, the electronic billboard support will be provided for 3 days, including the anniversary, at the same location. ▲ If 1st place in the final rankings is achieved, an advertisement on the outdoor LED electronic billboard in Myeongdong, Seoul for 7 days. According to the voting results, Lucas took first place with 131,889 picks and simultaneously achieved 1

Lee Se-young♥Na In-woo are a gum-like couple… ‘Motel Cali’ 4-way chemistry [Photoshoot]

Lee Se-young ♥ Na In-woo, a gum-tack couple… ‘Motel Cali’ 4-way chemistry [Photoshoot] MBC ‘Motel California’ The special concept pictorial of Lee Se-young, Na In-woo, Kim Tae-hyung, and Choi Hee-jin has been revealed. ‘Motel California’ (planned by Jang Jae-hoon/directed by Kim Hyung-min, Lee Jae-jin/scripted by Lee Seo-yoon/produced by HB Entertainment/hereafter ‘Motel Cali’) is a first love remodeling romance about a woman who was born and raised in a motel in the countryside and reunites with her first love in her hometown she ran away from 12 years ago. It is based on the popular 2019 novel ‘Home, Bitter Home’ by Sim Yoon-seo. Amidst ongoing rave reviews, the concept pictorial of the main characters Lee Se-young (as Ji Kang-hee), Na In-woo (as Cheon Yeon-soo), Kim Tae-hyung (as Geum Seok-kyung), and Choi Hee-jin (as Yoon Nan-woo) has been revealed. Lee Se-young plays the role of ‘Ji Kang-hee’, an interior designer who has lived a difficult life due to her unusual background, and N

Kim Nam-gil to hold 2025 fan meeting tour… Starting in Seoul on March 2nd

Kim Nam-gil to hold 2025 fan meeting tour… Kickoff in Seoul on March 2nd Actor Kim Nam-gil will be holding a fan meeting tour. He will begin the 2025 Kim Nam-gil Fan Meeting Tour ‘Road to Gil’ on Sunday, March 2nd at the Donghae Culture and Arts Center at Kwangwoon University. The fan meeting tour ‘Road to Gil’ contains the meaning of looking back on the various paths Kim Nam-gil has walked with fans and sharing their feelings for each other. It consists of a variety of elements such as a talk where you can hear Kim Nam-gil’s honest stories, an event corner where you can enjoy with fans, and a live stage. In particular, Kim Nam-gil is actively participating in the entire fan meeting preparation process and is said to be putting in his heart and soul to give his fans around the world an unforgettable time. Kim Nam-gil said, “I’m excited to meet you all again. For this fan meeting, we are preparing various corners to communicate more closely with you who have sent us your unchanging love

‘2025 LOVESOME’ to be held at Nanji Hangang Park on April 26-27

‘2025 LOVESOME’ to be held at Nanji Hangang Park on April 26-27‘2025 LOVESOME Festival’ will be held at Nanji Hangang Park on April 26 and 27. The ‘2025 LOVESOME Festival’ has presented special memories to the audience by selecting the book of the year every year and holding a festival with the book. This year, it will be accompanied by ‘Van Gogh, Letters from the Soul’, which contains the life of Vincent van Gogh, the most beloved artist in Korea. There is growing curiosity about how Van Gogh‘s works included in the book will be incorporated into the festival. The poster released through the official SNS showed the unique characteristics of the 2025 LOVESOME Festival by using the book cover of ‘Van Gogh, Letters from the Soul’, which utilizes Van Gogh’s work ‘Wheatfield After the Rain’. It will be decorated with the concept of an outdoor art gallery and works by artists with natural talent, fully demonstrating the charm of the Lovesome Festival. In addition, we are posting a recruitme

CIX, ‘THUNDER’ first comeback stage success → domestic and international charts

CIX, Successful First Comeback Stage with ‘THUNDER’ → Ranking on Domestic and International Charts Group CIX has made a smooth start to their comeback. According to the global music streaming platform iTunes on the 24th, CIX‘s seventh EP album ‘THUNDER FEVER’, which was released the previous day, ranked high on the top album charts in nine regions: the Philippines, United Arab Emirates, Russia, Luxembourg, Sweden, Japan, Denmark, Thailand, and Turkey. The title song ‘THUNDER’ ranked first in Chile, and entered the top song charts in three regions: the Philippines and Thailand. The included tracks ‘Bad Moves’ and ‘My Everlasting Sun’ also entered the top song chart in Thailand. ‘THUNDER’ also ranked on Melon HOT100 chart and Bugs real-time chart. ‘THUNDER FEVER’ is CIX’s new album released after a year, and is filled with the most CIX-like unique musical color. The title song ‘THUNDER’ is about love.

‘The Ttanttara’ TOP 5, ‘JYP subsidiary’ Init Entertainment and exclusive contract [Official]

‘The Ddanddara’ TOP 5 signs exclusive contract with ‘JYP subsidiary’ INNIT Entertainment [Official] ‘The Ddanddara’ TOP 5 Na Young-joo, Ahn Young-bin, Yu Woo, Lee Song-hyun, and Jo Hye-jin have joined hands with INNIT Entertainment. On the 24th, INNIT Entertainment said, “We have signed exclusive contracts with the TOP 5 of KBS 2TV entertainment program ‘The Ddanddara’ Na Young-joo, Ahn Young-bin, Yu Woo, Lee Song-hyun, and Jo Hye-jin”, and “We will work together as one so that the TOP 5 can grow even more than they are now and become artists loved by everyone.” At the end of the ‘The Ddanddara’ final broadcast on the 19th, Park Jin-young said, “It‘s just beginning. Please join their journey from now on” and announced the launch of the YouTube channel ‘The Ddanddara 25’. Through this, the TOP 5 of ‘The Ddanddara’, who showed off their unique entertainment sense, foreshadowed their activities in the entertainment industry, not only in music but also in all areas. Innit Entertainment is

Park Bo-young, eye-catching bleached hair… ‘Pobbly’ transformation [DA★]

Park Bo-young, eye-catching bold bleached hair… transformation into ‘Pobbly’ [DA★] Actress Park Bo-young revealed a selfie showing her recent status after bleaching her hair. On the 24th, Park Bo-young revealed several photos taken in Paris, France, where she visited for an event, on her Instagram. In the photos, she challenged bleaching her hair for the first time, creating a bold and unique feeling. It is known that Park Bo-young bleached her hair for her character in the tvN drama ‘Unknown Seoul’, in which she plays two roles. Meanwhile, Park Bo-young will first meet viewers through the Netflix series ‘Melo Movie’, which is scheduled to be released on February 14. In ‘Melo Movie’, she played the role of ‘Kim Moo-bi’, who hated movies but became a film director, and worked with Choi Woo-shik. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.com

Han Ki-chan, cast as lead in Hollywood movie ‘Wedding Banquet’ [Official]

Han Ki-chan cast as lead in American Hollywood film ‘The Wedding Banquet’ [Official] Actor Han Ki-chan has been cast as the lead in the American Hollywood film ‘The Wedding Banquet’. The film ‘The Wedding Banquet’, starring Han Ki-chan, is an American romantic comedy that deals with the slightly different loves and friendships of the main characters, and is a remake of the film of the same name by director Ang Lee. Korean-American film director and screenwriter Andrew Ahn, who directed Netflix‘s ‘Bridgerton Season 3’ and the films ‘Fire Island’ and ‘Driveways’, was in charge of the director and co-writing the screenplay, and ‘Bleecker Street’, an independent American distributor, is in charge of distribution. The film is scheduled to be released in the United States in April and will be sequentially released overseas as well. The film was filmed on location in Vancouver last year, and Han Ki-chan plays the role of Korean exchange student ‘Min’. It is said that he received rave reviews

Park Jung-min ♥ Ji-soo In the midst of an emergency… ‘Newtopia’ Main Poster-2nd Trailer Released

Park Jung-min ♥ Ji-soo In the midst of an emergency… ‘Newtopia’ Main Poster-2nd Trailer Released Coupang Play series ‘Newtopia’ has released its main poster and 2nd trailer. ‘Newtopia’ is the story of soldier Jae-yoon and bear spirit Yeong-ju running towards each other through downtown Seoul that has been attacked by zombies. The main poster released this time captures the tense moment of ‘Jae-yoon’ (Park Jung-min) and ‘Yeong-ju’ (Ji-soo) fighting against the horde of zombies that has swarmed the downtown area. First, the landscape of downtown Seoul in chaos due to the appearance of zombies catches the eye. As the zombies rush in with their hands outstretched, ‘Jae-yoon’‘s extremely surprised face and ‘Yeong-ju’’s meaningful expression heighten the tension. The two of them never put down their weapons even in a tense situation. ‘Jae-yoon’, holding a lighter and spray can, and ‘Young-ju’, holding a huge, bloody chainsaw, are raising curiosity about how they will fight against the zombie