MUSICBaby Monster, holding a hand mic… Appearing on ‘Inkigayo’The group Baby Monster has confirmed that their first music show stage for their regular comeback will be ‘Inkigayo’, showing off their overwhelming live skills. According to their agency YG Entertainment, Baby Monster will appear on SBS ‘Inkigayo’ on the 10th. Since Baby Monster has always been a hot topic on every music show stage, much attention is being paid to them. This time as well, they are planning to go on stage holding a hand mic. When ‘SHEESH’ was released, they proved their perfect live performance skills through various stages, creating a reverse run myth on various charts. Baby Monster will show off their upgraded skills without holding back with the double title tracks, each with a different charm. The EDM-based dance song ‘DRIP’ with dynamic beats and strong bass sounds, along with YG‘s signature hip-hop vibe, and the original hip-hop song ‘CLIK CLAK’ where all members challenged rap, will be performed for the first time on a music broadcast stage. After the release ofNov 06, 2024
G-Dragon, to Big Bang as a trio… “Let’s not give up anymore”G-Dragon of group Big Bang has given a piece of advice to the three remaining members of Big Bang. On the 5th, a video titled ‘Nothing Lasts Forever | Big Bang Returns After 7 Years’ was uploaded on the YouTube channel ‘Jip Dae Sung’. On this day, the production team gave G-Dragon, Dae Sung, and Tae Yang parasols with ‘Three-leaf clovers’ as a gift. The three expressed their gratitude while looking at the parasols. Dae Sung looked at the three-leaf clover engraved on the parasol and said, “Isn‘t there a flower language in which three leaves mean good luck?”. The members and production team corrected him, saying, “A four-leaf clover is good luck and a three-leaf clover is happiness”. Dae Sung lightened the mood by saying, “Aren’t there three of us again?”. G-Dragon responded firmly, “Let‘s not give up any more”, making everyone laugh. Daesung laughed and said, “Well, there’s no such thing as a two-leaf clover,” and G-Dragon continued the joke by saying, “Isn‘t a two-leaf clover too sadNov 06, 2024
MOVIES‘Taste of the Trend’ Actor Tae-goo Eom‘s Exhibition Opens... Special Screening of 5 Feature and Short Films Starring His Leading RolesThe ‘Eom Tae-goo Actor Exhibition’, which will feature five of actor Eom Tae-goo‘s feature and short films, will be held for approximately two weeks from November 15 to 30 at KT&G Sangsang Madang Hongdae Cinema. Actor Eom Tae-goo has been selected as the fourth protagonist of KT&G Sangsang Madang Cinema’s special program ‘Actor of the Month Exhibition’, which highlights Korean actors who have built solid filmography in independent films and are still active to this day. To commemorate this exhibition, among actor Eom Tae-goo‘s works, the feature film ‘Ingtugi’ (2013), the short films ‘Indoor Silence in the Library’ (2012), ‘Forest’ (2012), ‘A Little Story’ (2017), ‘Karma’ (Nov 06, 2024
TVLee Dong-gun to star in short-form drama ‘Useless Love’Lee Dong-gun will star in the short-form drama ‘Useless Love’. The drama ‘Useless Love’, scheduled to be released in January next year, is a romance drama that tells the story of an old bachelor and an old maid who believe in the outdated idea that men and women should get married after sleeping together and accidentally spend one night together after meeting each other, who are complete opposites of their ideal types. Lee Dong-gun will once again be working with director Lee Jung-seop, with whom he previously worked on ‘Queen for Seven Days’ and ‘One and Only Love’, to create synergy. In the drama, Lee Dong-gun transforms into Lee Moo-gae, a capable literary critic and editor-in-chief of a publishing company. Lee Moo-gae is a filialNov 06, 2024
TV‘Marry YOU’ Lee Yi-kyung, Laughter Cheat KeyLee Yi-kyung is active as a ‘laughter cheat key’. He will show off his comedic acting through the new Channel A weekend drama ‘Marry YOU’, which will air from the 16th. The drama is a comedic family drama about a couple matching between single and married couples, in which civil servant Jeong Ha-na (Jo Soo-min) struggles to get island bachelor Bong Cheol-hee (Lee Yi-kyung) to marry in order to escape the marriage fraud team. In the drama, he plays the role of Bong Cheol-hee, a mysterious person who lives with his twin nephews in a remote island village. Lee Yi-kyung is a character who must marry without hesitation for the sake of his nephews. Teaser video recently released by the production teamNov 06, 2024
MUSICJeon Yu-jin, pre-release of ‘Love Essay’ today (6th) “I‘m so nervous I can’t sleep”Singer Jeon Yu-jin will pre-release ‘Love Essay’ at noon today (the 6th). ‘Love Essay’ is a song that expresses longing for someone with Jeon Yu-jin‘s unique sensibility. The beautiful melody of national composer Yoon Myung-sun, who composed Jang Yoon-jung’s ‘Oh My God’, Lee Seung-chul‘s ‘West Sky’, Super Junior’s ‘Rokkkeo’, and Jang Min-ho‘s ‘Man Speaks’, and the emotional lyrics of hit lyricist Hae-gu, melt into Jeon Yu-jin’s tone, triggering the ‘Jeon Yu-jin Magic’ that moistens the hearts of listeners. In particular, the lyrics, “That look I want to see, that face I want to see,” leave a deep lingering impression as they blend with Jeon Yu-jin’s elegant and charming high notes. Ahead of the pre-release of “Love Essay,” Jeon Yu-jin showed her special affection for her fans by personally choosing the jacket photo and design. In the jacket photo, Jeon Yu-jin, holding a single rose and sending a vague gaze, captures attention with her mysterious charm that goes back and forth between iNov 06, 2024
MUSIC‘♥Song Beom-geun’ Im Ji-ju in love, goddess beauty on Bali trip [DA★]Singer Lee Mi-joo caught everyone‘s attention with her goddess-like beauty in Bali. Lee Mi-joo recently posted photos from her trip to Bali on her SNS. She showed off her various charms in photos taken at various places, such as a beach with a sunset and a restaurant with a nice atmosphere, wearing a white one-piece dress and casual clothes. In particular, the couple bracelets she wore with an acquaintance who went with her caught everyone’s attention. Netizens responded with comments such as, “They say you get prettier when you‘re in love, and you really are,” “Are you on a couple’s trip?” and “Lee Mi-joo‘s beauty is blossoming day by day.” Meanwhile, Lee Mi-joo admitted to dating soccer player Song Beom-geun in April. She debuted with the group Lovelyz in 2014 and has been receiving much love from the public for her talents on various entertainment programs, such as MBC’s “What Do You Do When You Play?” Photo = Lee Mi-joo‘s SNSNov 06, 2024
MOVIESRM‘s first documentary film, global pre-orders open today (6th)… 40 countries including the US and UKThe first documentary film of the group BTS RM, ‘RM: Right People, Wrong Place’, has released its main trailer and opened for global ticket sales. According to Hive on the 6th, the first global ticket sales for ‘RM: Right People, Wrong Place’ took place on that day. The first global ticket sales opened in 40 countries and regions, including the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, France, and Germany. The second global ticket sales in 46 countries and regions, including Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, Singapore, Indonesia, and India, took place on the 1st.Nov 06, 2024
Twice Momo, a short mini skirt that is almost dangerous... Fatal curves [DA★]Momo of the group Twice showed off her slender legs. On the 5th, Momo posted a photo on her Instagram with the caption “MISAMO”. In the released photo, Momo is wearing a white one-piece dress with frills and striking various poses. Momo caught the attention of fans by showing off her slender body and legs. Meanwhile, Twice‘s unit group MISAMO, which Momo is a part of, will release its second mini-album ‘Haute Couture’ (HAUTE COUTURE) on the 6th. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comNov 06, 2024
TVLee Dong-gun, bachelor romance… Appearance in ‘Useless Love’Actor Lee Dong-gun will be starring in the short-form drama ‘Useless Love’. The short-form drama ‘Useless Love’ (written by Park Ji-hye/directed by Lee Jung-seop) starring Lee Dong-gun is a hilarious romance between neighbors and cousins that depicts the story of an old bachelor and an old maid who believe in the outdated idea that men and women should get married after sleeping together and accidentally spending a night with each other, who are complete opposites of their ideal types. Lee Dong-gun will once again be teaming up with director Lee Jung-seop, with whom he previously worked on ‘Queen for Seven Days’ and ‘One and Only Love’. In the drama, Lee Dong-gun transforms into Lee Moo-gae, a capable literary critic and editor-in-chief of a publishing company. Lee Moo-gae appears to be a perfect person who is a filial son, an honor student, and who takes good care of his younger sister, but he is actually a timid person who hesitates to even confess to the person he likes, and his speNov 06, 2024
MUSIC82 Major, a feat of entering the US Billboard just 1 year after debutThe group 82MAJOR has entered the Billboard charts just one year after their debut. According to Billboard, an American music media outlet, on the 6th (Korean time), 82MAJOR‘s second mini-album ‘X-82’, released on the 15th of last month, entered the Album Sales chart at 45th place. In addition, the group set a new record by recording 37th place on the ‘Current Album Sales’, 24th place on the ‘Emerging Artist’, and 15th place on the ‘World Sales’. It also recorded 15th place on the ‘World Sales’, according to Billboard, an American chart analysis platform.Nov 06, 2024
MUSICLovelyz to release new song on 10th anniversary… ‘When I reach you, you’ on the 12thThe girl group Lovelyz will be releasing a new song on the same day as their 10th debut anniversary. On the 6th, their agency Woollim Entertainment released a music video teaser for Lovelyz‘s new song ‘When I Touch You’ and announced the release of the song through their official YouTube channel. The revealed video begins with Lovelyz’s logo floating between pink clouds in the sky. Next, a scene of a girl in a school uniform walking down a street with fluttering flower petals is expressed in a cute illustration, making the viewers‘ hearts flutter. Lovelyz’s signature lovely and refreshing beat and part of the melody flow out, captivating both the eyes and ears.Nov 06, 2024
TVJoo Ji-hoon ♥ Jung Yu-mi‘s mortal enemy romance, first episode on the 23rd (outside)tvN‘s new weekend drama ‘Love on a Single Log Bridge’ (directed by Park Joon-hwa and written by Im Ye-jin) has released a poster of sworn enemies. On the 6th, the production team of ‘Love on a Single Log Bridge’ released a poster of sworn enemies Seok Ji-won (played by Joo Ji-hoon) and Yoon Ji-won (played by Jung Yu-mi), who have been entangled in a three-generation feud, constantly flirting. ‘Love on a Single Log Bridge’ is about Seok Ji-won, a man and Yoon Ji-won, who were born on the same day with the same name in the families of enemies. It is a romance like a war between sworn enemies who reunite after 18 years since a painful separation in the summer of their eighteenth year. Joo Ji-hoon plays the role of ‘Seok Ji-won’, the chairman of Dokmok High School and Yoon Ji-won’s one and only enemy. Jung Yu-mi plays ‘Yoon Ji-won’, a physical education teacher at Dokmok High School who reunites with her enemy Seok Ji-won after 18 years. The exciting bet that started 18 years ago in high sNov 06, 2024
Blackpink Jennie, revealing underwear… dizzying sexiness [DA★]Group Blackpink‘s Jennie showed off her sexy charm in a provocative outfit. Jennie posted a photo on her Instagram on the 5th with the caption, “behind the scenes.” The released photo shows Jennie during a photo shoot. Jennie is wearing a white dress that reveals one leg, a bra top, and hot pants, and is striking various poses. Jennie’s appearance, perfectly pulling off the provocative fashion, is drawing attention. Meanwhile, Jennie released a new digital single, “Mantra,” on the 11th. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comNov 06, 2024
MUSICBTS, unwavering strength… US Billboard chartsThe group BTS has shown off its undying popularity on the US Billboard charts. According to the latest chart (dated November 9) released by Billboard, an American music media outlet, on the 6th (Korean time), Jin‘s solo album ‘Happy’Happy’ pre-released song ‘I’ll Be There’ took the top spot on ‘World Digital Song Sales’ (1st) and ‘Digital Song Sales’ (3rd). The song also settled in at 10th and 25th on ‘Global (excluding the US)’ and ‘Global 200’, respectively, giving a green light to Jin‘s solo activities. Jimin also took 10th place on Billboard’s main album chart ‘Billboard 200’ and Song Cha’Nov 06, 2024
TVLee Chang-ho, what to do about terrestrial anxiety… Instead of a part, he pulls out his wisdom teeth (Holmes)On the 7th, on the MBC entertainment show ‘Save Me! Holmes’, ‘Comedian Lee Chang-ho will be dispatched for a Canadian couple who are crazy about the Seoul subway. The Canadian couple who are crazy about the Seoul subway will appear as clients on the show that day. The client couple says that they both immigrated to Canada when they were young, met at the Canadian branch of a Korean company, dated in the office, and got married. They returned to Korea two years ago when the husband changed jobs, and they say that they fell in love with the convenience of the Seoul subway, which can take them anywhere. They say that they are planning to move now that their monthly rent contract has ended, and that they are looking for a property near the subway. The desired area is an area within an hour by subway from Gangnam Station, where their workplace is, and they hope that it will have plenty of infrastructure for things to do, such as coffee shops and beauty shops. The budget is said to be up toNov 06, 2024
MUSICVOS, Rayvex Contract Termination [Official Statement]The vocal group VOS has ended their exclusive contract with RAVEX. On the 6th, the entertainment company RAVEX announced, “After discussion with V.OS, we have decided to terminate our contract as of October 1st with respect for each other‘s opinions.” Along with this, they said, “We would like to express our sincere gratitude to VOS’s Choi Hyun-jun, Kim Kyung-rok, and Park Ji-heon who have been with us so far. We ask for your continued interest and support for VOS, who will continue to be active in the future.” VOS, who debuted in 2004 with their first full-length album, ‘The Real’, has been actively promoting music with their luxurious singing skills and harmonies, continuing their solid influence as a legendary vocal group. They have had many hit songs such as ‘Look Me in the Eyes’, ‘Beautiful Life’, ‘Cry’, ‘Everyday’, ‘It‘s a Big Deal’, ‘Please’, ‘I Think We’ll Meet Again’. This year, they are celebrating their 20th debut anniversary and are releasing a new song, ‘Let‘s Break Up WitNov 06, 2024
TVLim Ji-yeon ♥ Chu Young-woo Identity Laundering Romance, Main Poster Released (Madam Ok‘s Story)The romance that transcends the social status of Lim Ji-yeon and Chu Young-woo begins. The production team of JTBC‘s new Saturday-Sunday drama ‘Madame Ok’s Tale’ (written by Park Ji-sook, directed by Jin Hyeok) released the main poster containing a two-shot of the slave Gu Deok-i (played by Lim Ji-yeon), who became the fake Ok Tae-young, and the celestial electrician Cheon Seung-hwi (played by Chu Young-woo) on the 6th. ‘Madam Ok‘s Story’ is a work that depicts the fierce survival fraud of Ok Tae-young (played by Im Ji-yeon), a woman with a fake name, status, and husband, and the entertainer Cheon Seung-hui who risked his life to protect her. The strange combination of Gu Deok-i, a slave who chose the life of a lady to survive, and Cheon Seung-hui, who hides his past as the eldest son of a prestigious noble family and lives as a storyteller, is drawing attention, and the main poster shows the two of them together for the first time. The love and secret feelings between the fake Ok Tae-Nov 06, 2024
TVKim Jong-guk, suffering while trying to save money “Non-sleep endoscopy for both the top and bottom” (Stingy man)On the MBC entertainment show ‘Salty Man’ that aired on the 6th, a special feature on ‘Shy Sogeum, who personally practices frugality in her daily life, will be revealed. The Sogeums, who were usually angry because of the ‘Heungcheong-i-Mangcheong-i’, welcome the appearance of ‘Shy Sogeum, who works in the shadows, with a standing ovation. ‘Shy Sogeum’ will make a special appearance on this broadcast, and the Sogeum group will show a deep sense of kinship from the start. ‘Shy Sogeum’ will be joined by Choi Sang-yeop, the main vocalist of the band ‘LUCY‘, who is leading the K-band scene with music that represents the youth and recently successfully completed their first world tour, and musical actor Lim Ki-hong, who is known as a popular supporting actor and the musical world‘s multi-man ’No. 1‘. Kim Jong-guk, who has only shown anger so far, is drawing attention this week as he cannot hide his affection to the point that a kiss warning has been issued. First, Choi Sang-yeop shows a perNov 06, 2024
TVKwon Yuri, is she displeased with Ko Soo? Her expression is fierce (Lee Han-shin)The first meeting between Go Soo and Kwon Yuri has been captured. The new tvN Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Parole Judge Lee Han Shin’ (directed by Yoon Sang Ho, written by Park Chi Hyung), which will be aired for the first time on the 18th, depicts the thrilling ironclad defense of lawyer Lee Han Shin (played by Go Soo) who becomes the final judge of inmates, the ‘Parole Judge’, who stops people with bad conscience. Attention is being paid to Lee Han Shin‘s performance as he is ready to throw away both his pride and rules in order to protect justice. On the 6th, the production team released still cuts containing the first meeting of the ‘Ironclad Combo’ Lee Han Shin and Ahn Seo Yoon (played by Kwon Yuri) who will catch and stop villains together. The released photos show Lee Han Shin personally visiting the police station to meet Ahn Seo Yoon. Lee Han Shin’s big picture to stop villains required a detective, and there is a reason he specifically chose Ahn Seo Yoon. I wonder why he chose Seo-yNov 06, 2024