TVWonwi Yonghoon, Appearance on ‘King of Mask Singer’ “An Outstanding Vocalist from the Band Scene Has Appeared”Onewe member Yonghoon recently appeared on MBC‘s ’King of Mask Singer‘ twice with ’Donut‘, showing off his skills by freely going back and forth between high and low notes. In the first round duet stage, Yonghoon chose Day6’s ‘HAPPY’ and overwhelmed the audience with his solid and powerful vocalization that was catchy. He delivered positive energy with his explosive vocal volume that gave off a sense of space. In the second round, he sang Chen‘s ’We‘ll Break Up When April Passes’. Yonghoon touched the hearts of viewers with his soft tone and sorrowful emotions. He received rave reviews for his bittersweet and heartbreaking performance. The judges said, “It feels like he poured all his energy into it,” “The high and low notes are well-balanced,” and “It feels like he‘s applying pressure with his song.” He expressed his emotions so delicately and was surprised. In the final round of the final match to decide the winner of the King of Mask Singer, Yonghoon deeply moved the audience with LNov 04, 2024
TVJoo Byung-jin, Shocked While Looking for a Woman “Many Wounds, Closed Heart for 20 Years” (Can I Love Now?)On the 4th, the new tvN STORY entertainment show ‘Can I Love Now?’, which is garnering attention for its long-awaited first broadcast and the story of Joo Byung-jin and Park So-hyun‘s challenge to get married, will premiere. According to the production team, ‘Can I Love Now?’, which is garnering attention for featuring Joo Byung-jin and Park So-hyun, the ‘representative lonely middle-aged people in the entertainment industry’, is an entertainment show that contains a matchmaking project that perfect Miss & Mr. Diamond celebrities, who seem to lack nothing, embark on to find the one thing they lack, a ‘lovan’. It is expected to present a different kind of fun and emotion by adding excitement, empathy, and immersion to the mature and careful feelings of love in middle age. Will Joo Byung-jin and Park So-hyun be able to find a lifelong connection? Episode 1 of ‘Can I Love Now?’, which reveals Joo Byung-jin and Park So-hyun’s honest confessions about marriage, attracts attention. When askeNov 04, 2024
MUSICApex to appear on Japanese terrestrial TV show ‘Bazurizum02’ for 2 consecutive yearsThe group EPEX is continuing their Hallyu power in Japan along with their domestic comeback. Ahead of the release of their second full-length album ‘Different Colors (韶華) Vol. 2: Lack of Youth’, EPEX (Wish, Geum Dong-hyun, Mu, Amin, Baek Seung, Aiden, Yewang, Jeff) recently recorded for Nippon Television‘s signature program ‘Buzz Rhythm 02 (バズリズム02, Buzz Rhythm 02)’, a local terrestrial broadcasting station. ‘Buzz Rhythm 02’ is a famous Japanese entertainment show that representative K-pop artists such as BTS, Stray Kids, TXT, and ATEEZ have appeared on. Following last September, EPEX was invited to ‘Bazurizum02’ again this year, leaving a strong impression on Japanese viewers once again. In particular, EPEX is garnering attention as a next-generation Hallyu star by appearing on various local broadcasts despite being an idol from a small agency who has yet to make an official debut in Japan. Previously, they were featured on Fuji TV’s late-night information program ‘K-POP HOUSE’, and TNov 04, 2024
MUSIC‘Comeback’ Eve, indifferent expressionSinger Yves has released concept photos for her second EP, ‘I Did’. In the photos, Yves is wearing a red top and a leather skirt, looking at the camera or showing her back with her back turned. Yves‘s indifferent expression against the dreamy and calm atmosphere created by the blue background catches the eye. Along with the concept photos, a portion of the audio source for the included song, ‘Viola’, was also revealed for the first time. The unique and sensual sound of hyperpop immediately captures the ears, heightening expectations for the complete song. ‘I Did’ is Yves’s album release about 6 months after her first EP, ‘LOOP’. Yves, who announced the start of a new musical journey with ‘LOOP’, plans to convey the deep inner stories she encountered during that journey with a variety of sounds through ‘I Did’. Eve, who has successfully taken her first step as a solo artist by dominating the global charts with her sensual music, is also drawing attention to the new music she will presenNov 04, 2024
MUSICDynamic Duo‘s ’Pitapa‘ enters UK Music Week chartDynamic Duo has entered the UK music charts with their 10th regular album‘s title song, ‘Pi-Ta-Pa’. According to the weekly ‘Commercial Pop’ chart released by the famous British music industry magazine Music Week on the 1st, Dynamic Duo (Gaeko, Choiza)’s 10th regular album‘s title song, ‘Pi-Ta-Pa (Feat. pH-1, JUNNY)’ ranked 12th. Music Week is a credible industry magazine with over 50 years of history. They collaborate with various charts in the UK to provide reliable articles on data analysis and trends, and they have considerable influence in the industry by hosting prestigious award ceremonies such as the ‘Music Week Awards’ and the ‘Women in Music Awards’. ‘Pitapa’ is the title song of Dynamic Duo’s 10th regular album ‘2 Kids On The Block’, released in March, and they expressed their ambition to advance overseas through global foods such as hamburgers, pizza, tacos, and pasta. Dynamic Duo‘s positive and excitingNov 04, 2024
MOVIESSong Hye-kyo and Jeon Yeo-bin‘s ’Black Nuns‘ to be released on January 24, 2025 [Official]The movie ‘The Nuns in Black’ has confirmed its release date of January 24, 2025 and has released an overseas poster. ‘The Nuns in Black’ is a movie that depicts the story of people who undertake a forbidden ritual to save a boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit. The second story of ‘The Priests’, which opened a new chapter in Korean occult films when it was released in 2015 and captivated 5.44 million viewers, ‘The Nuns in Black’, will meet audiences in the new year of 2025. Actress Song Hye-kyo, who received favorable reviews for her powerful performance in the Netflix original series ‘The Glory’, will once again show a new side of herself in ‘The Nuns’ as nun ‘Yunia’, who prepares a ritual by any means necessary to save a boy. Sister ‘Michaela’, who decides to help ‘Yunia’ and become a black nun, is played by Jeon Yeo-bin, who has continued her wide-ranging character career in the dramas ‘Vincenzo’, ‘Melo is My Nature’, and the movies ‘Spider‘s Nest’, ‘Night in Paradise’, and ‘HarNov 04, 2024
MUSICG-Dragon, dance moves that have reached the realm of the realm… ‘Power’ performance video releasedSinger G-DRAGON has released a performance video for his new song ‘POWER’. On the afternoon of the 3rd, a special choreography video for ‘POWER’ was posted on G-DRAGON‘s official YouTube channel. G-DRAGON’s intense hip-hop swagger fills the clean and neat performance video that is completed in one take, making it impossible to take your eyes off him. In the video, G-DRAGON catches the eye from the moment he appears with his unique groove. His relaxed yet emotional dance line, which continues the performance in one take while moving through spaces such as a bathroom, mirror room, and parking lot, instantly captivates the viewers. Furthermore, the video effect that makes the world seem to shake according to G-DRAGON‘s gestures and the energy he exudes adds to the immersion. In addition, the large-scale group dance performance created by G-DRAGON and 70 dancers overwhelms the viewers. Following the initial solo dance, the large-scale performance that started from the chorus featured G-DRANov 04, 2024
TVStop Line Shock “♥My husband and I have been living in separate rooms for 7 years, and we hardly ever have private conversations” (Sadanggui) [TV Comprehensive]Chef Jeong Ji-seon met with life mentor Seon Woo Yong-nyeo and candidly talked about everything from his efforts to balance work and family life to his second plan. Episode 279 of KBS 2TV‘s ‘The Boss’s Ears Are Donkey Ears’ (abbreviated as ‘Sadanggwi’), which aired on the 3rd, recorded 4.9% in nationwide viewership ratings and 4.5% in the metropolitan area. Its peak viewership rating was 7.6%. (based on Nielsen Korea) Boss Jeong Ho-young was invited to the Uiseong Super Food Garlic Festival that day. Global Korean food evangelist Chef Yoo Hyun-soo, the first Korean restaurant in Korea to be selected as one Michelin star, joined the show and talked about the difficult times, saying, “It‘s not like the old days. Our monthly sales sometimes don’t even reach 10 million won”. Along with this, the two chefs with 25 years of experience engaged in a fiery garlic cooking competition with the goal of selling out 200 servings of garlic dishes. While Yoo Hyun-soo revealed his cooking skills by sayNov 04, 2024
TVDramas are pouring out… The fun of choosingDramas are pouring out. Throughout the month of November, a variety of genres such as romantic comedies, thrillers, and action dramas will be broadcast one after another, with an average of 1-2 episodes per week, giving you the fun of choosing according to your taste. The reason why dramas are starting around the same time is because the broadcast schedules were postponed after the 2024 Paris Olympics, and their ending times also overlapped. Let‘s start with romantic comedies, which are the most popular in home theaters. Kim Se-jeong and Lee Jong-won will deliver a bittersweet charm through ENA’s ‘Drunken Romance’, which will be aired for the first time on the 4th. In the drama set in the liquor industry, Kim Se-jeong plays aNov 04, 2024
TVA flood of overseas entertainment… Let’s go!‘Let‘s go! Overseas’ Variety shows set in overseas locations boasting beautiful scenery are coming together. Excluding cases where overseas filming is unavoidable, such as SBS’s ‘Jungle Bob’, KBS 2TV‘s ‘The King of Survival’, and KBS 2TV’s ‘Man Who Cleans the Earth’, tvN‘s ‘Romantic Italy Outside the Tent is Europe’, KBS 2TV’s ‘The Country is a Singer’, ‘Going as Far as I Can Go’, ‘Living in a Shared Room in Finland’, etc. have also set foot overseas. They do not stop at simply traveling, but are not picky about the subject matter or format, such as local life experiences, busking, and golf. They compete by providing things to see that cannot be found in Korea and by providing the freshness of feeling in an exotic place.Nov 04, 2024
MUSIC‘K-pop pioneer’ was different… G-Dragon, topic after topicG-Dragon‘s ‘Power’ was different, after all. Even a 7 year and 4 month hiatus couldn’t stop him. With his new song ‘Power’ (POWER) released on the 31st of last month, he swept the charts in an instant, once again impressing upon himself his unapproachable status. G-Dragon‘s ‘Power’ rose to the top ranks of major domestic music streaming sites immediately after its release at 6pm on October 31st. In the case of Melon, ‘Power’ surpassed 80,000 users in just ‘Only 5 Minutes’, and went straight to 2nd place on the ‘Top 100’. The music video surpassed 10 million views on the 1st at 11pm, just one day after its release, and by the afternoon of the 3rd, it was ranked #1 in ‘Popular Videos Rising High on YouTube.Nov 04, 2024
MUSICTomorrow X Together, ‘K-Pop Battle’ Shakes Up “Romantic Serenade” [Comprehensive]The group Tomorrow x Together (TXT) is set to further heat up the ‘K-pop battle’, which is hotter than ever. While K-pop icons such as Big Bang‘s G-Dragon and Blackpink’s Rosé have made comebacks one after another, they have entered the fierce competition by releasing their 7th mini-album ‘Star Chapter: Sanctuary’ on the 4th. TXT has already established itself as the next-generation ‘K-pop leaders’, and is predicted to be a strong competitor to their seniors. Through their world tour ‘Act: Promise’ in September, they will be the fastest Korean singer to go on a tour of Japan‘s four major domes (5 years and 4 months).Nov 04, 2024
MOVIES‘Hell 2’ Kim Sung-chul “Compared to Yoo Ah-in? Even Timothée Chalamet and Tony Leung Jo-wi would have been compared”[Interview]Kim Sung-chul, who played the role of a pastor with twisted beliefs in the drama ‘No Way Out: The Roulette’ last summer and properly played the role of a ‘key player’, showed off his eerie presence by playing a religious person with a twisted inner self in the recently released Netflix original series ‘Hellbound’ Season 2. In ‘Hellbound’, which depicts the chaos in which an unspecified number of people receive ‘Hellbound notices’ from the messengers of hell, various forces become entangled and the story unfolds. In ‘Hellbound’, he played the role of Jeong Jin-soo, the first chairman of the pseudo-religious group Saejinrihoe, who went to hell and was resurrected. Kim Sung-chul said that he focused on the unique “extraordinary” of this character during the filming.Nov 04, 2024
MOVIESNovember‘s mega foreign currency raid... Korean movies on edgeWhile Korean films that had been receiving favorable reviews from critics and audiences in October have been showing disappointing results one after another with audience numbers that fell short of expectations, ‘Amazon Hwalmyeongsu’, which was released in theaters on October 30, lost its top spot at the box office to ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ (Venom 3) just three days after its release. In the midst of this, Korean films are getting nervous as Hollywood blockbusters are preparing to release one after another this month. The Hollywood hero film ‘Venom 3’, which had been at the top of the box office since its release on the 23rd of last month, fell to second place when ‘Amazon Hwalmyeongsu’, starring Ryu Seung-ryong, was released on October 30, but regained the top spot three days later on the 1st of this month.Nov 04, 2024
MUSICThanks to Rosé, ‘Apartment’ Might Be Listed in Oxford Dictionary ‘British Official 2nd Place’Can Rosé become the new protagonist of history 12 years after ‘Gangnam Style’? Rosé‘s new song ‘Apartment’ (APT.) ranked 2nd on the Official Singles Chart ‘Top 100’, a popular music ranking chart representing the UK, the ‘home of pop’. It has been rising sharply for two consecutive weeks since entering the chart at 4th place at the end of last month. Meanwhile, the 2nd place ranking of ‘Apartment’ also made Rosé the highest-ranking female K-pop artist on the chart. Now all that’s left is for Psy to reach the top of the UK Official Singles Chart ‘Top 100’, which he has held for 12 years, with ‘Gangnam Style’.Nov 04, 2024
MUSIC‘Bemon VS Bemon’ What Happened on YouTube When Two Baby Monster Music Videos Were ReleasedAn ambitious full-length album released in the first year of their debut. Along with favorable reviews of the extremely strong lineup without any ‘unts’, the global response also exploded immediately. YouTube is the basis for this. As expected from those who established themselves as YouTube queens early on, both music videos for the two songs released with the double title system have competitively surpassed ‘30 million views’. It‘s Baby Monster. YG Group Baby Monster is showing off their prowess as a ‘monster rookie’ with their first full-length album ‘DRIP’. Along with the title song ‘DRIP’, the music video for ‘Click Clack’ also easily surpassed ‘60 million views’, earning them the title ‘YouTube queens’.Nov 04, 2024
TVLee Bong-won, mysterious woman and unprecedented recent situation… Studio ‘uproar’ (Same Bed, Different Dreams 2)On SBS‘s ‘Same Bed, Different Dreams Season 2 - You Are My Destiny’, comedian and ‘Foodservice CEO’ Lee Bong-won will share his latest news with us after about a year. First, the couple Lee Bong-won♥Park Mi-sun, who have been living apart from each other for 7 years, finally shared good news by announcing(?) that they will make their first joint appearance on Same Bed, Different Dreams. On this day, the ‘godfather of comedians’ Lee Bong-won held a ‘solo concert’ to celebrate his 40th debut anniversary. Lee Bong-won not only gathered legendary comedians including Jeon Yoo-sung, Choi Yang-rak, Kim Hak-rae, and Kim Jun-ho, but also announced that Park Mi-sun would appear, saying, “You can look forward to a two-shot with my wife”. Park Mi-sun also turned the studio upside down by preparing some unexpected help for her husband Lee Bong-won ahead of his ‘40th Anniversary Concert”. The MCs then said, “This is how we see Park Mi-sun,” and “This is what it means to have performed together,” andNov 03, 2024
MUSICBXB Jihoon, musical ‘Sunny Ten’ final performance completed successfullyGroup BXB member Jihoon has finished his last performance of the musical ‘Sunny Ten’. Jihoon successfully wrapped up his two-month run of the musical ‘Sunny Ten’ with the last performance held at Hama Theater on the 31st of last month. The musical ‘Sunny Ten’ is a jukebox musical with songs from the 90s and 00s that were a hit, as a newtro performance that combines romantic comedy and retro. Jihoon played the role of PD Junho, who has to fall in love in order to get on the program, and gave a passionate performance. Jihoon completed a sweet and pleasant comic romance with his solid vocal skills, witty banter, stable acting, and perfect chemistry with the other actors. The audience responded with enthusiastic applause and cheers, heating up the scene. Jihoon shared various behind-the-scenes cuts through his agency Wolfburn and said, “I had a great time playing the fun role of Junho. While performing ‘Sunny Ten’, I was able to perform more enjoyably thanks to the audience‘s laughter andNov 03, 2024
‘America‘s Nation’s Little Sister’ Chloe Moretz “I‘m Gay” Coming Out [DA:Hollywood]Hollywood actress Chloe Moretz has opened up about her identity. On the 2nd (local time), Chloe Moretz revealed on her SNS account a photo of her early voting certification for the 2024 US presidential election, revealing that she voted for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Chloe Moretz added, “As a woman, I believe that the government has no right to my body, and that decisions about my body should only be made by me and my will. Kamala Harris will protect that part for us.” In addition, she opened up about her sexual identity and drew attention by directly revealing that she is gay, saying, “As a gay woman, I think that the LGBTQ+ community needs a system that legally protects it.” This is the first time Chloe Moretz has directly revealed that she is “gay.” Chloe Moretz is also famous for the nickname “America‘s little sister.” Meanwhile, Chloe Moretz began to make herself known through the film ‘500 Days of Summer’ and ‘Kick Ass:Nov 03, 2024
MUSICTXT, New Start at the End of World Tour “Running While Looking at Moa” [Comprehensive]The group Tomorrow X Together once again solidified their position as the next-generation ‘K-pop leaders’ by brilliantly decorating the finale of their third world tour ‘Act: Promise’ the day before the release of their new album. They no longer need the title ‘BTS‘s direct juniors’ for they have clearly established their presence on the K-pop stage with just their names. Having performed a total of 28 times in 17 cities around the world since May, they successfully completed a tour of Japan’s four major domes through ‘Act: Promise’, setting a new record as the Korean singer to enter the four domes in the shortest period of time since debut (5 years and 4 months). They will be performing at K-POP Dome (KSPO Dome) in Songpa-gu, Seoul from the 1st to the 3rd.Nov 03, 2024