Got7, first public appearance on ‘Python’ stage today (23rd)… Appearance on ‘M Countdown’

The group GOT7 is embarking on a full-scale comeback as a complete group. Kakao Entertainment announced that GOT7 will reveal the stage for the title song ‘PYTHON’ from their new mini-album ‘WINTER HEPTAGON’ for the first time on TV today (23rd) on Mnet ‘M Countdown’. Starting with ‘M Countdown’ that day, GOT7 will go on music show outings on KBS 2TV ‘Music Bank’, MBC ‘Show! Music Core’, and SBS ‘Inkigayo’. GOT7‘s full-scale comeback stage, which will be revealed as a complete group after a long time, is focusing the attention of global fans. ‘PYTHON’ is a self-composed song by BamBam that talks about a fate with someone he can never escape. It expresses GOT7’s mature charm with an addictive yet sophisticated sound. The captivating performance of ‘PYTHON’ is foreshadowed through the music video released along with the sound source, making people anticipate the actual stage even more. GOT7 is proving its solid box office power on the global music charts with ‘WINTER HEPTAGON’, the full

‘Forgiveness of Affair’ Jang Shin-young, ‘Convenience Store Restaurant’ Joins… First Appearance on January 31st [Official]

Actress Jang Shin-young, who forgave actor Kang Kyung-joon‘s affair, will be joining ’Convenience Store Restaurant‘. Jang Shin-young will reveal all of her housewife’s cooking and household skills of 8 years through ‘Convenience Store Restaurant’. According to the production team of ‘Convenience Store Restaurant’, Jang Shin-young showed off her quick hands and excellent cooking sense from the first recording to make dazzling dishes. In particular, Jang Shin-young‘s various side dishes that perfectly captivated the different taste buds of her two children were said to be so delicious that everyone’s mouths watered. Along with this, she revealed her incredible vitality and thrifty side as a housewife, earning her the nickname ‘Stingy Shin-young’. Attention is being paid to what kind of daily life Jang Shin-young will reveal through ‘Convenience Store Restaurant’, what kind of dishes she will present, and what stories she will tell. Jang Shin-young‘s first appearance on KBS 2TV’s ‘New Rel

BTS Jin donates 100 million won to Korea University Medical Center

Jin, a member of the global group BTS, has joined in on the warm sharing. According to Korea University Medical Center on the 23rd, Jin recently donated 100 million won to help patients with incurable diseases in underdeveloped countries. Jin‘s donation will be used for the ‘Global Goodwill Life Love Project’, an international medical support project being promoted by Korea University Medical Center. The ‘Global Goodwill Life Love Project’ focuses on treating, supporting, and saving the lives of patients in underdeveloped countries who are suffering from economic difficulties and lack of medical services. Last year alone, Korea University Medical Center helped more than 10 patients with incurable diseases in several countries, including Madagascar.

Lee Chan-hyuk, dating rumors with Ha Ji-soo just one day after breakup rumors… “Unconfirmed” [Official]

A dating rumor has been raised about duo AKMU‘s Lee Chan-hyuk. This is the first dating rumor in a day since the breakup rumors with girl group fromis_9’s Lee Sae-rom were raised on the 22nd. On the morning of the 23rd, a media outlet reported that Lee Chan-hyuk has been in a sweet relationship with actress Ha Ji-soo, who is one year older than him, for over a year. According to the media outlet, an industry insider also said, “They are dating naturally like any other youth, spending time together without being conscious of what others think.” Regarding the report, a YG Entertainment insider told Donga.com, “We ask for your understanding that we cannot confirm it as it is a private matter.” Meanwhile, Ha Ji-soo appeared in the music video for ‘Dance’, a track from Lee Chan-hyuk‘s project group ‘Lee Chan-hyuk Video’’s album. At the time, the two showed off their chemistry as lovers by dancing together. Reporter Choi Yun-na, Donga.com yyynnn@donga.com

‘Smart Seoul Resident Life’ April Schedule Confirmed, tvN 25-Year Lineup Reinforced [Comprehensive]

tvN has reorganized and released its 2025 drama lineup. CJ ENM recently announced its ‘30th Anniversary Visionary Selection’. Among the tvN dramas selected are the ‘Reply’ series, ‘Goblin’, ‘Dear My Friends’, ‘My Mister’, and ‘Queen of Tears’. Accordingly, tvN is determined to present diverse works this year. According to CJ ENM, ‘That Guy is a Black Flame Dragon’ (written by Kim Soo-yeon, directed by Lee Soo-hyun) will meet viewers first on February 17. It is a sealed romance between Baek Soo-jung, the ‘head killer’ team leader who suffers from a dark past, and Ban Joo-yeon, the ‘third-generation chaebol’ head of the headquarters who holds a black flame dragon in her heart. It is based on a popular webtoon of the same name. Moon Ga-young, Choi Hyun-wook, Im Se-mi, and Kwak Si-yang star. On March 1st, the healing comic romance ‘Potato Research Institute’ (written by Kim Ho-soo, directed by Kang Il-soo and Shim Jae-hyun) will be aired. Set in a potato research institute in a mountain va

Seo Kang-joon, visual fantasy from the first appearance… ‘Undercover High School’ teaser released

The first teaser video of ‘Undercover High School’, which contains Seo Kang-joon‘s intense character transformation, has been released, attracting attention. MBC’s new Friday-Saturday drama ‘Undercover High School’ (planned by Nam Goong Sung-woo/written by Lim Young-bin/directed by Choi Jeong-in/produced by Neo Entertainment, Slingshot Studio), which is scheduled to premiere on February 21st (Friday) at 9:50 PM, released the first teaser video on the 23rd (today) and foreshadowed Seo Kang-joon‘s (played by Jung Hae-sung) outstanding performance. The released video captures Seo Kang-joon’s splendid visuals as National Intelligence Service agent Jung Hae-sung, stealing the spotlight. In the drama, Hae-sung receives a new mission and transforms into a high school student. He steals the spotlight from his first appearance as a student, wearing a solemn school uniform. People are curious about what kind of things Haesung will do at school. The special mission that Haesung received while goi

The Boyz Performance, March 17th Enlistment… Army Band [Official]

The Boyz‘s Sangyeon will be enlisting. On the 23rd, his agency One Hundred announced, “Sangyeon applied to the Army Band and received the final acceptance notice from the Military Manpower Administration on the 23rd.” His enlistment date is March 17th. The agency added, “For safety and to prevent confusion, no separate events will be held on the day of entry into the new recruit training unit.” They added, “Sangyeon will make good memories with fans before enlistment.” Since releasing their first album, “THE FIRST,” in 2017, The Boyz has been active with various songs. In 2020, they won Mnet’s “Road to Kingdom” with overwhelming performance skills and made a global leap forward. They left IST Entertainment in December of last year and transferred to One Hundred. Reporter Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com jhj@donga.com

Chan-ul, debut single ‘Thank You’ to be released on the 23rd “Thank you, CEO Hong Jin-young”

Singer Chan-ul is attracting attention by releasing his first debut single, ‘Thank You’. Chan-ul is called ‘Sugar Voice’ for his uniquely refined and delicate voice and sensibility, as well as his outstanding song interpretation skills, and he has made a name for himself through many cover songs, from ballads to pop numbers. ‘Thank You’, which will be released at noon on the 23rd, is a remake of the original song by Jo Hang-jo, which is loved by people of all age groups, and has been reinterpreted with Chan-ul‘s emotional singing style. The unique feel of ‘Thank You’ was created through the combination of a guitar sound that adds pop charm and vocals that awaken the senses. The composer of ‘Thank You’, Algo Boni Honsu Sangtae, showed his affection for the song to the point of personally arranging it for Chan-ul’s successful debut, and composers Choi Chul-hoon and Yeo Jae-min lent their support. The background of the soft and calm vocals is covered by rich string performances and a chor

Jang Won-young, they say beauties are sleepy… Even her sleeping appearance is pretty [DA★]

Group Ive‘s Jang Won-young showed off her dazzling beauty. Jang Won-young posted a photo with a heart emoticon on her Instagram on the 22nd. In the revealed photo, Jang Won-young is posing soundly asleep on a bed. Jang Won-young’s dazzling beauty, which is not humiliated even while lying down, catches the eye. Jang Won-young also caught the attention of fans by putting a cardigan on her head and showing off her mischievous charm. Meanwhile, Ive, which Jang Won-young is a part of, released the pre-released title song ‘Rebel Heart‘ on the 13th. They will release the album ’Ive Empathy‘ on February 3rd. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.com

Jeong Seong-il, full awakening… 180 degrees changed (Trigger)

Actor Jung Sung-il caught everyone‘s attention by showing a heightened sense of immersion with his 180-degree change after his full awakening. Jung Sung-il’s delicate portrayal of slowly opening his heart and permeating the ‘Trigger’ team in Disney+‘s ‘Trigger’ added to the excitement. In episodes 3 and 4 of Disney+’s ‘Trigger’, which aired on Wednesday the 22nd, Hando (played by Jung Sung-il) lost his humanity once again as he exploded with unbearable anger when Son Jun-yeong (played by Moon Woo-jin), who had been abusing animals, ended up killing the grandfather who had been protecting missing children and cats. However, through the animal abuse incident, he awakened to the idea of creating a truthful and trustworthy program, and solidified the character‘s narrative with detailed emotional acting. In the process, Hando appeared with a 180-degree makeover, cutting his unkempt hair short, and confronted the press while protecting So-ryong (played by Kim Hye-soo), who was caught up in a

How was the first episode of ‘Transfer Love, Another Beginning’? First of all, familiar faces and memories [TV Comprehensive]

Tving original ‘Transfer Love, Another Beginning’ has delivered a thrilling experience by unifying the ‘Transfer Love’ worldview. Episode 1 of ‘Transfer Love, Another Beginning’, which was first released on the 22nd, showed the tense first meeting of ‘Transfer Love’ Lee Hye-sun, Jeong Hye-im, and Kwak Min-jae; ‘Transfer Love 2’ Jeong Gyu-min, Park Na-eon, and Lee Ji-yeon; and ‘Transfer Love 3’ Kim Kwang-tae and Jo Hwi-hyun. They gathered again in Jeju Island and created new memories in a meaningful place. The three MCs Lee Yong-jin, Kim Ye-won, and Yura, who met again in the studio after a long time, could not hide their excitement at the news of the integration of the ‘Transfer Love’ worldview. They entered into hyper-immersion mode as they speculated on the various meanings of this Jeju trip. In particular, the 3MCs cheered and welcomed the appearance of the cast of ‘Transfer Love’, while also looking back at the cast members who have matured significantly over time. First, ‘Transfer

‘Comeback’ GOT7 → ‘Debut’ Kickflip, Appearance on ‘M Countdown’ Today (23rd)

Mnet‘s ‘M Countdown’ has revealed a luxurious lineup that will excite K-POP fans. ZEROBASEONE will appear on ‘M Countdown’ airing today (the 23rd) and signal their comeback by performing their new pre-released song ‘Doctor! Doctor!’ for the first time on a music show. ‘Doctor! Doctor!’ is a pre-released song by ZEROBASEONE ahead of their upcoming 5th mini album release on February 24th. They are warming up their comeback by ranking high on major music charts immediately after its release. People are already curious to see what ZEROBASEONE’s ‘Doctor! Doctor!’ stage will be like as they aim for fans all over the world with a different charm from their previous promotional songs that featured intense group dances. Minnie of (G)I-dle, who made her solo debut, will also be on ‘M Countdown’ today. It is the first music broadcast stage of the solo song ‘HER’. ‘HER’ is a song that contains inner worries and reflections through different images of Minnie as an artist on stage and Minnie as seen

Kim Hye-soo apologizes to viewers... “I failed to control my weight, I gained weight and became ugly”

Actress Kim Hye-soo revealed that she failed at weight control for the first time. On the 21st, Kim Hye-soo, Jung Sung-il, and Joo Jong-hyuk, the leads of the drama “Trigger,” appeared as guests on the YouTube channel “PDC by PDC” and talked. On this day, Kim Hye-soo started by saying, “The props are the most delicious.” Jung Sung-il revealed, “There are props here and there on the set, and my older sister always said, ‘Honey, I don’t eat snacks that much,‘ but at some point I saw her sitting in front of the snacks for a few days, eating all of them, and going over there to eat the props over there again.” Kim Hye-soo laughed and said, “The person who led me to the path of snacks was Jung Sung-il. (Jung Sung-il) liked snacks, so he gave me a few, but one day, two people kept pushing the snacks away in front of me and said, ’It‘s your hand again, get rid of it,’” he recalled. Jung Sung-il said, “I brought water and snacks because I had to stay in the car with my sister for a long time,”

Go Hyun-jung, Recent Status After Overcoming Major Surgery… Naked Face, “Aging” [DA★]

Actress Go Hyun-jung revealed her bare face. On the 22nd, Go Hyun-jung shared a number of photos from filming sites and her recent activities through her Instagram story. In the photos, Go Hyun-jung is staring at the camera with her bare face filling the entire screen with the caption, “I’m getting old.” She also added, “These are photos that I almost lost because I hesitated,” and showed herself wearing earplugs and striking various poses. The natural atmosphere catches the eye. Go Hyun-jung suddenly did not attend the production conference for the Genie TV drama “Namib” on December 16th last year. This was due to the medical team’s opinion that she needed absolute rest due to her deteriorating health. Go Hyun-jung’s agency also said, “She collapsed several times on set, but she held on with her mental strength and finally went to the emergency room today.” She later shared news of her surgery and reassured her fans by revealing her recovery process and discharge through SNS. Go Hyun-

Lee Kwang Soo, Do Kyung Soo vs. ‘Jiraksil’ production crew, dopamine rush (Kongkongbapbap)

Lee Kwang-soo and Do Kyung-soo will have a game with the production crew of ‘Pyonpyong Earth Arcade’ for a chance to recruit part-time cafeteria workers. On the tvN show ‘KongkongBabBap’ (abbreviated as ‘KongkongBabBap’), which will air on the 23rd, Lee Kwang-soo and Do Kyung-soo will have a dopamine-pumping game showdown as they sweat during a music quiz competition with the production crew of ‘Pyonpyong Earth Arcade’ (abbreviated as ‘JirakSil’). According to tvN, Lee Kwang-soo and Do Kyung-soo, who set out to deliver snacks to appease the hunger of their co-workers, will meet the production crew of ‘JirakSil’. When the production team, who are planning a new game ahead of the new season, sees Lee Kwang-soo, he proposes a game on the condition that if the cafeteria team wins, he will help make dinner for 30 minutes. On the other hand, the production team of ‘Jiraksil’ proposes that if the cafeteria team loses, they will develop a new game. Since both teams are tempted by the offer, a

‘Suppa 3’ National Competition Expansion… ‘World of Supa’ Airs in May [Official]

Mnet‘s ‘Street Woman Fighter’ is returning with season 3. As it returns with a wider global stage, ‘World of Street Woman Fighter’ (directed by CP Kwon Young-chan, PD Choi Jeong-nam / hereinafter referred to as ‘World of Swoof (WSWF)’) is raising expectations for the exhilarating dance battles it will show. ‘World of Swoof (WSWF)’ is getting ready to meet viewers with a larger scale and more intense dance battles than its predecessors, and it will be a national competition as its name suggests. Top-tier crews representing each country will gather to determine the true world-class dance crew. The released teaser video also featured a strong lineup of countries including the US, France, Japan, New Zealand, and Brazil. Attention is focused on who the new crews that will make viewers suffer from ‘Swoof disease’ once again will be and how the crew representing Korea will be formed. Mnet started with season 1 of ‘Street Woman Fighter’, which gained popularity like a dance syndrome in Korea i

Park Min-young, was she this glamorous? Exuding innocent and sexy charm [DA★]

Actress Park Min-young showed off her innocent yet sexy charm. On the 23rd, Park Min-young posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “Good morning”. The revealed picture shows Park Min-young taking a mirror selfie. Park Min-young showed off her beauty in a floral-patterned string one-piece dress and cardigan. Her glamorous body, contrasting with her innocent appearance, is admirable. Meanwhile, Park Min-young has begun filming the new drama ‘Confidence Man KR’. ‘Confidence Man KR’, a remake of the original Japanese drama that aired in 2018, depicts the process in which three credit fraudsters with different charms use extraordinary methods to swindle money from people obsessed with money and desire. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.com

Husband who said, “We went to a motel but didn’t have sex”, shockingly acts… Seo Jang-hoon’s rebuke (Divorce Consideration Camp)

Seo Jang-hoon gives heartfelt advice to couples on the verge of divorce. The JTBC ‘Divorce Consideration Camp’, which will air on the 23rd, will reveal the final conclusions of the remaining 7th season couples, as well as the household investigation of the first couple of the 8th season, which is starting anew. In particular, Seo Jang-hoon, who is currently serving as a mediation committee member, will listen to the stories of couples on the verge of divorce and give them heartfelt advice. According to the production team, the final mediation of the ‘Cheating Couple’, who were in conflict over whether the husband had an affair, will be revealed first. During the mediation, while both sides were making arguments, the husband suddenly slams the table and acts impulsively, unable to control his emotions, startling everyone. Seo Jang-hoon gives heartfelt advice, saying, “You need to learn how to communicate with the world”. Next, the final mediation of the ‘Shuttle Couple’, a husband who d

Choi Byung-mo, Bae Hae-sun, Shin Seul-gi, Gaeseong Family (Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!)

Actors Choi Byung-mo, Bae Hae-sun, and Shin Seul-gi will be uniting as a family in ‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’. KBS 2TV‘s new weekend drama ‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’ (directed by Choi Sang-yeol / written by Koo Hyun-sook), scheduled to premiere at 8 p.m. on February 1, is a drama that depicts a mature family story created by the five unique brothers of the Eagle Brewery, a brewery with a long history, 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 marriage. ‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’ is expected to capture the tastes of home theaters with its fresh subject matter and story, and on the 23rd (today), it released stills of the unique family of Choi Byung-mo (as Dokgo Tak), Bae Hae-sun (as Jang Mi-ae), and Shin Seul-gi (as Dokgo Seri). First, Choi Byung-mo is the founder of Shilla Brewing, one of the top three brewing companies in Korea, and is a

Ex-wife returns with child… “You are the biological father” (A couple that is the end)

The ex-wife who divorced her husband 8 years ago came back with the child. On the ‘The Ultimate Couple’, which will be aired on the 24th on Taekwang Group‘s media affiliate Tcast Drama Cube, a story more dramatic than a drama about a single man who married a woman 8 years older than her will be depicted. A woman who married a single man 8 years older than her despite everyone’s opposition. Until the two years before ‘that incident’, their marriage was truly perfect. Until one day, when the husband‘s ex-wife and their son barged into their new home. The ex-wife shamelessly returned with the husband’s child and said, “It‘s your son. He’s now 8 years old” and handed me the results of a DNA test. The ex-wife also said, “I divorced the person I remarried again. He said I couldn‘t raise him because he was someone else’s son” and “I tried to raise him as if he were that person‘s child, but it was all found out. He says, “You are the biological father,” and recklessly hands over the child. The