MONSTA X I.M Releases First Solo Season Greetings… Visual Feast

MONSTA X I.M releases first solo season greetings… visual feast Group MONSTA X‘s I.M will be presenting their first solo season greetings. I.M recently announced the release of ‘2025 IM SEASON’S GREETINGS IM WITH U’ through their official SNS channel. Along with the release news, I.M has opened various teasing contents. In the image teaser, I.M boasts warm visuals reminiscent of a pictorial, and shows off everything from a natural mood to a chic yet modern charm. He also showed off his unique aura in the video teaser. As the season greeting is completed with the keyword ‘WITH U’, I.M has foreshadowed diverse styling and substantial composition that will satisfy the needs of fans. I.M has been meeting fans around the world with his active promotions throughout this year. The group released the single ‘Slowly’ and the third mini-album ‘Off The Beat’ as a solo artist as well as in Europe, the United States, and Asia.

Kim Jae-young “Joo Woo-jae=Nobleman? NO… I‘m a slacker, but we rely on each other’ [DA: Interview ③]

Kim Jae-young, “Joo Woo-jae = noble person? NO... I throw tantrums, but we rely on each other” [DA: Interview ③] Actor Kim Jae-young expressed gratitude to his close friend, model and broadcaster Joo Woo-jae, but he disliked the expression “noble person.” In an interview for the finale of the SBS drama “Judge from Hell” held at a cafe in Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 5th, Kim Jae-young confessed that he still gets anxious when he‘s on hiatus from his projects. “When I’m having a hard time, I tend to whine and throw tantrums at my friends around me,” he said, confessing, “I‘m doing better than before, but I still whine.” Kim Jae-young said, “Even when I was a model, work would suddenly come up. I felt good when I was working, but I would worry about the results, and when I didn’t have work, I would worry, thinking, ‘When will I be able to work?’ It was the same when I was acting. He said, “As an actor, you have to be chosen by someone, so when the hiatus is long,

Kim Jae-young jokes, “I want to do a romantic comedy. Is it influenced by Byun Woo-seok? Of course.” [DA: Interview ②]

Kim Jae-young jokes, “I want to do a romantic comedy. Is it because of Byun Woo-seok‘s influence? Of course.” [DA: Interview ②] Actor Kim Jae-young revealed his thirst for bright characters and works. In an interview for the finale of the SBS drama “Judge from Hell” held at a cafe in Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 5th, Kim Jae-young said that his synchronization with Han Da-on was 70-80%. He confessed, “I usually like to live brightly, I like talking, and I’m emotional. There are a lot of similarities with Han Da-on. It was a good opportunity to break away from my existing image as a strong man and show my original self.” “Judge from Hell” is a fantasy drama about Kang Bit-na, a demon who enters the body of a judge, meeting the humane and passionate detective Han Da-on in a hellish reality, and being reborn as a true judge by punishing criminals. Kim Jae-young played the role of Han Da-on, a detective in the 2nd violent crimes unit of Nobong Police Station and th

Kim Jae-young “I‘m glad I didn’t die in the drama and got a happy ending... Thank you Park Shin-hye” [DA: Interview ①]

Kim Jae-young, “I‘m glad I didn’t die in the drama and got a happy ending... Thank you Park Shin-hye” [DA: Interview ①] Actor Kim Jae-young looked back on the meaning of the drama ‘Judge from Hell’. In an interview for the finale of the SBS drama ‘Judge from Hell’, held at a cafe in Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 5th, Kim Jae-young expressed the meaning of the drama as “an an opportunity where he could see a bright future as an actor”. Although he had achieved double-digit viewership ratings in the past with the tvN drama ‘100 Days My Prince’, he explained that this production had a different meaning because he was the lead actor, and expressed his excitement by saying, “I saw a lot of hope for the future”. ‘Judge from Hell’ is a fantasy drama about the devil Kang Bit-na, who enters the body of a judge, meeting the humane, passionate detective Han Da-on in a hellish reality, and being reborn as a true judge while punishing criminals. Kim Jae-young played the role

Park Tae-hwan X Jung Dae-se X Kim Min-ji, betrayal to Lee Seung-gi → “Kill me” (Survival King) [TV Comprehensive]

On TV CHOSUN‘s ‘Survival King: Tribal War’, the ‘national team’ Park Tae-hwan X Jung Dae-se X Kim Min-ji fought until the end, but regrettably, the first team was eliminated. On the TV CHOSUN jungle survival entertainment ‘Survival King: Tribal War’ (hereafter ‘Survival King’) that aired on Monday the 4th, the day of the final match of the 1st round that took place in the Saba Jungle dawned. The ‘Jungle Team’ Kim Byung-man X Jung Ji-hyun X Kim Dong-jun, who were released into the unknown jungle, suffered from the cold and couldn’t sleep due to the rain that fell all night, but they returned home in glory by obtaining a flag as a benefit in a cave with hundreds of bats. The jungle team took first place with 5 flags, the military team and national team with 4, and the physical team with 2. The jungle team, which automatically advanced to the 2nd round, left for the next survival site first. The remaining military team X national team X physical team started the ‘Flag War’ as the last mat

NCT Dream, Denmark is also captivated… European tour heats up

Group NCT Dream, which is in the midst of a European tour, has also successfully concluded its Denmark concert. According to SM Entertainment on the 5th, NCT Dream met the Danish audience for the first time since their debut at the ‘The Dream Show 3: Dream Escape’ (THE DREAM SHOW 3: DREAM( )SCAPE) held at the Copenhagen Royal Arena in Denmark on the 3rd (local time). The members opened with powerful stages such as ‘BOX’, ‘SOS’, and ‘GO’, followed by ‘Broken Melodies’ with a magnificent band arrangement, ‘Hello Future’, and a sweet Bo

Okinawa is sad, the shock of Japan and the US atrocities itself (Naked World History)

The 176th episode of tvN‘s ‘Naked World History’, which will air on the 5th, will reveal the sad history of the beautiful resort island of Okinawa. According to the production team, Professor Park Sam-heon of Konkuk University’s Japanese Language Education Department will be the lecturer. Professor Park Sam-heon, who objectively informs us of Japanese history from various perspectives, will delve into Okinawa‘s repeated history of tragedy. Professor Park Sam-heon says, “It’s only been 52 years since Okinawa became complete Japanese territory,” raising curiosity. Hundreds of years ago, Okinawa was an independent kingdom with its own history and culture, and especially under the influence of China, it traded with various East Asian countries and rose to prominence as a maritime power. However, Professor Park explains that this golden age did not last long. Professor Park Sam-heon vividly tells the story of Okinawa being trampled by Japan by force, and then falling prey to the powerful co

‘Sontra’ Oh Seung-ha “Son Tae-jin, who is the same age as me, is like a comfortable older brother”

Singer Oh Seung-ha draws attention by showing off his loyalty to Son Tae-jin, who is the same age as him. On the MBC Standard FM ‘Son Tae-jin‘s Trot Radio’ broadcast on the afternoon of the 5th, singers Lee Ae-ran and Oh Seung-ha appeared as trot singers with a background in traditional Korean music, showing off their outstanding live performance skills and witty banter. When DJ Son Tae-jin introduced her as “a singer who makes the Sontra family happy and a trot singer who is a inheritor of the national intangible cultural heritage Gyeonggi folk songs”, Oh Seung-ha greeted her as “Seungha Seung-ha, flower Seung-ah”, brightening up the studio atmosphere. Son Tae-jin then mentioned her age by saying, “I thought Oh Seung-ha was really young, but he is the same age as me, born in the year of the dragon, which is rare in the trot world”, and said, “When I first met him, he called me oppa”, and Oh Seung-ha replied, “Even though we are the same age, the one who can make me feel warm and comfo

[Exclusive] Lee Si-woo becomes Seo Hyun-jin‘s younger brother... Joins ‘Love Me’

[Exclusive] Lee Si-woo becomes Seo Hyun-jin‘s younger brother... Joins ‘Love Me’ Rising star Lee Si-woo will be joining the drama ‘Love Me’. According to Donga.com on the 5th, Lee Si-woo will be appearing in the drama ‘Love Me’, starring Seo Hyun-jin. He will play the role of Seo Jun-seo and act as siblings with Seo Hyun-jin (played by Seo Jun-kyung). ‘Love Me’ is a Korean remake of the Swedish drama of the same name. It depicts the growth period of a woman who has nothing but wealth, fame, and looks. Writers Park Eun-young and Park Hee-kwon, who co-wrote JTBC’s ‘The Third Charm’ and Tving‘s ‘You Ain’t Tried Your Best Yet’, were in charge of the script. Seo Hyun-jin, Jang Ryul, and Yoo Jae-myung will star in the drama, along with Lee Si-woo. Born in 1999, Lee Si-woo debuted in the 2017 corn drama ‘Revenge Note’. He is currently on leave from the acting department of the Korea National University of Arts. He has been building his filmography step by step through dramas such as ‘Hi Bye M

‘Lee Jung-jae-Jung Woo-sung’ Artist Company, Official Merger with Artist United

Artist Company, which includes actors Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung, is merging with Artist United. On the 5th, Artist Company announced through an official press release, “We have signed a merger agreement with Artist United,” and “We expect that the partnership between Artist Company, a professional actor management company, and Artist United, which is building solid capabilities in production and distribution, will produce powerful synergy.” Artist Company is a specialized actor management company that includes Ahn Sung-ki, Lee Jung-jae, Jung Woo-sung, Yum Jung-ah, Park Hae-jin, Kim Jong-soo, Park So-dam, Bae Seong-woo, Lim Ji-yeon, Shin Jung-geun, Kim Jun-han, Park Hoon, Won Jin-ah, Go Ah-sung, Pyo Ji-hoon, Kim Hye-yoon, Jo Yi-hyun, Jang Dong-ju, Cha Rae-hyung, Choi Kyung-hoon, and Yoo Jung-hoo. In addition, it has been recognized for its unique position in the industry by producing well-made content with both artistic quality and box office success, such as the global OTT Netflix

Min Hee-jin herself appears in the investment industry rumors “What kind of investment? It‘s all nonsense”

Adore‘s executive director Min Hee-jin, affiliated with New Jeans, has drawn attention by publicly stating that the ‘investment industry rumors’ regarding her future are ‘groundless rumors’. On the 5th, Director Min released an official statement through her personal public relations agency, dismissing the ‘third-party investment rumors’ that included a specific company name or real name as “groundless rumors”, and stated, “I am expressing my position in order to block such deceptive acts such as investment solicitation and mediation from occurring, out of concern that “there may be innocent victims”. Specifically, Director Min stated, “Among the many rumors I heard through tipsters around me, the most notable ones were ‘I decided to receive an investment from someone’, ‘I signed a contract with someone’.

Hong Jin-ho, Emergency Surgery Ahead of the Release of ‘Blood Game 3’ [Professional]

Broadcaster and professional poker player Hong Jin-ho is going under the knife due to pneumothorax. On the 5th, Hong Jin-ho wrote on his Instagram account, “A while ago, on my birthday, I suddenly felt a tingling sensation in my chest and had difficulty breathing. I was so shocked by the pain I had never experienced before that I rushed to a nearby hospital. The diagnosis was pneumothorax. It was a serious condition, so the doctor told me that I would need to go to the emergency room of a large hospital and have surgery, so I went straight to the emergency room of a large hospital.” Hong Jin-ho wrote, “After registering, I went straight to the hospital and had a chest tube inserted into my lung (extremely painful). After observing my condition, I finally got the surgery date today and came out after successfully completing the surgery. I‘m still not fully recovered and will need to stay hospitalized for a while because it’s right after surgery, but fortunately, I think I‘ve gotten thro

Jamie, New Song ‘Bad Luck’ Live First Release on ‘Hope Song at Noon’

Singer JAMIE showed off her colorful charms on the radio. Today (the 5th), JAMIE appeared as a guest on the ‘Live On Air’ corner of MBC FM4U‘s ‘Kim Shin-young’s Hope Song at Noon’. On this day, JAMIE captivated the listeners‘ ears with various talks about her unique love for music and her new song ‘Bad Luck’. Also, he doubled the fun with his witty banter and the delightful tiki-taka chemistry with DJ Kim Shin-young. Jamie also captivated everyone’s ears in an instant by performing his new song ‘Bad Luck’ for the first time live on air and showing off his unique tone and vocal skills that have grown even further. In particular, he promised Kim Shin-young that his first broadcast appearance after his next album comeback would be ‘Hope Song at Noon’, and expressed his passionate aspiration, saying, “I will do music until I break”. After the broadcast, Jamie revealed a behind-the-scenes cut through his agency, and made a V pose with Kim Shin-young while holding a piece of paper with the p

Jang Hyuk “I‘ve Only Made Hotdogs for 30 Years”… Why Is Im Won-hee Angry? (Food Radio)

Why did actor Jang Hyuk embarrass MC Im Won-hee? Channel S Original ‘Im Won-hee‘s Gourmet Radio’ scheduled to air today (the 5th) at 7 PM is a program where Im Won-hee visits restaurants with his friends and shares honest stories while eating together. It is drawing attention with a romantic mukbang that makes full use of the humanity of Im Won-hee, who gave an impassioned performance as the main character of the movie “Sikgaek”. Meanwhile, Jang Hyuk, who showed off his ‘amazing tiki-taka’ chemistry with rookie MC Im Won-hee in Episode 1, visited ‘Gourmet Radio’ again in Episode 2, raising expectations. Im Won-hee said, “It seems like Jang Hyuk is into my ‘Gourmet Radio’ and came back again. I wonder if he’s after the MC spot,“ giving a light greeting. Jang Hyuk then said, ”I thought it would be better if we had six meals together rather than three,“ and made the set burst into laughter with his joke, ”Actually, I‘m greedy as an assistant MC.“ At the meal that followed, Jang Hyuk surpr

Dex, taking off his top in public… his muscular body is amazing [DA★]

Broadcaster Dex (real name Kim Jin-young) showed off his solid body. On the 2nd, Dex posted a picture on his Instagram account with the caption “10”. The revealed picture shows Dex taking off his shirt at the gym. Dex‘s clearly visible abs are admirable. Dex is serious about working out despite his busy broadcast schedule. His signature tattoo also catches the eye. He appears on broadcasts with a band due to censorship issues, but on Instagram, a space for communicating with fans, his tattoo is fully revealed, drawing attention. Meanwhile, Dex will appear on Netflix’s entertainment show ‘Zombieverse: New Blood’, which will be released on the 19th. Hong Se-young, Donga.com Reporter projecthong@donga.com

18 players full of confidence and vitality… ‘Blood Game 3’ main poster revealed

Wave Original‘s ‘Blood Game Season 3’ has caught attention with the main poster containing the intense gazes of 18 players. Wave Original’s ‘Blood Game Season 3’ (directed by Hyun Jung-wan, Jeon Chae-young, produced by Most267, hereinafter referred to as ‘Blood Game 3’), which will be released for the first time on Friday, November 15, is a survival intelligence survival show where survival legends and rookies fight to protect or steal something. The character posters containing the characteristics of the incomparable brain, the self-proclaimed politician, and the unpredictable rugby ball characters have raised the curtain on the survival war by conveying each player‘s survival strategy, determination, and goal. The main poster containing the appearance of the 18 players finally gathered in one place has also been released, foreshadowing an unyielding fight between the prey and the predator, rapidly increasing heart rates. In particular, the determined faces of Jang Dong-min and Hong J

‘Child custody lawsuit against Choi Min-hwan’ Yulhee “It‘s late, but I’ll fix it” (Now I‘m alone)

Yulhee, who is known to be filing a lawsuit against Choi Min-hwan for child custody, alimony, and division of property, is meeting with a lawyer. Episode 9 of TV CHOSUN‘s observational entertainment program ‘I Am Alone Now’, which will air at 10 PM on the 5th (Tuesday), will depict Yulhee, who has undergone a change of heart, meeting a lawyer to seek advice. Yulhee, who met with the production team after revealing the truth, says that after the broadcast of ‘I Am Alone’, she “received messages of support from many people” and shares what gave her courage. Yulhee plans to honestly reveal her change of heart, saying, “It’s late, but I need to fix this”. Yulhee meets with a lawyer and opens up about the situation and feelings that made her choose a divorce by agreement in the past. However, she now shows her changed will and determination, saying, “In order to live as an honorable mother to my children”. You can check out what kind of conversation Yulhee has with the lawyer in the origina

Kim So-hyun, turns out to be an ambitious character? ♥Competing with Son Jun-ho for the number of appearances (Las)

Musical actress Kim So-hyun, who appeared on ‘Radio Star’, revealed that her entire family has ‘Seoul National University Masters Degrees or higher’. Among them, she plans to reveal the reason why she has the most special ‘one thing’. In particular, she plans to prove this with a ‘family photo’ that was published in the Seoul National University newspaper before her marriage, and reveal the extraordinary(?) story of her son, Juan, whom she raised normally. MBC‘s ‘Radio Star’ (planned by Kang Young-sun/directed by Kim Myung-yeop and Hwang Yoon-sang), which will air on the night of the 6th (Wednesday), will feature a ‘Catch! Smart Ping’ special featuring Yeo Esther, Lee Dong-jin, Kim So-hyun, and Kim Ddol-dol. Kim So-hyun, a musical actress representing South Korea, will visit ‘Radio Star’ to talk about her family. He revealed that his father and younger brother graduated from Seoul National University’s medical school, and that his mother, himself, and younger sister graduated from Seou

Kim Il-woo, Bang Eun-hee‘s surprise date? “Remarriage, children are okay” (Groom class)

Actor Kim Il-woo, who joined ‘Groom Class’, honestly reveals his ideal type and views on marriage. In the 138th episode of ‘These Days Men‘s Life - Groom Class’ (hereafter ‘Groom Class’), which airs on Channel A at 9:30 PM on the 6th (Wednesday), Kim Il-woo, a late-blooming freshman in ‘Class 1, Grade 6’, reveals his ambition to “take the groom class diligently and graduate as a scholarship student!”, while also revealing his solo life after living in Gangneung for 6 months. On this day, ‘Principal’ Lee Seung-chul introduces Kim Il-woo to the studio, saying, “A very passionate student has enrolled.” Kim Il-woo is embarrassed, saying, “I’ve never (got married) yet,” and Shim Jin-hwa, the “head of the dating department,” greets him by saying, “Are you ready to go on a blind date with our youngest?” and burns down the studio. Kim Il-woo confesses, “As time goes by, I lose confidence in marriage. Meeting someone new and going through that process (dating and marriage) feels like homework.”

Lee Joon, meets the ideal type of the millennium? “I like you” sudden confession (Salty Man)

In the special pre-release video of MBC‘s ‘Salty Man’ released today (5th), Sogeum draws attention by confessing to the writer in charge, Lee Joon. In the released video, the Sogeum group begins a time of consulting on consumption based on reports from viewers. The first is a story about a salty groom-to-be. Other salties, including Park Young-jin, objected, saying why this is a disadvantage, but Kim Jong-guk carefully shows a different opinion, raising questions. It is because he thought of his mother who had a hard life as the son of the original salty man, Wang So-geum. He shows two faces with a questionable filial piety(?) moment that is quite different from the time he received the Presidential Citation on Financial Day introduced earlier. And when Sogeum worries about whether to throw away old items because of other people’s opinions, the studio instantly transforms into a real luxury goods site appraising antiques. Lee Joon, who has been sparing no encouragement, confesses, “I l