TVPark Hang-seo reveals his feelings about being last, “I can’t live without losing to Ahn Jung-hwan” (Mungchan 4)[TV Comprehensive]Coach Park Hang-seo’s ‘FC Papa Claus’ has confirmed its place in last place in the first round.On the 9th episode JTBC’s ‘Let’s Eat Dinner Together 4 ‘(abbreviated as’ Mungchan 4 ‘) that aired on the 1st, Coach Park Hang-seo’s ‘FC Papa Claus’ and Coach Kim Nam-il’s ‘Ssak3UTD’ competed in the first round 3rd and 4th place match.The fierce competition between the two teams to avoid last place attracted attention.Coach Park Hang-seo, who suffered a shocking two-game losing streak, called all the players together for a ‘brunch time’ to build teamwork ahead of the last match of the first round.The players confessed their awkwardness, saying, “I want to become close to the coach,” and Park Hang-seo called the players by name one by one and gave them warm advice.Then, there was a 1:1 skinship time from hugs to butt slapping, and Shin Hyun-soo made the scene burst into laughter with a surprise kiss along with the shout of “I’ll score a goal.” ‘Ssak3UTD’ went into an internal emergency inspectiJun 02, 2025
MUSICHwanwoong, Proves He’s a ‘Stage Master’ in His First Week of Solo DebutHwanwoong fully showed off his side as a ‘stage craftsman’.Hwanwoong of group ONEUS released his first solo single ‘RADAR’ on the 29th, and on the same day, he appeared on Mnet’s ‘M Countdown ‘, KBS2’s ‘Music Bank’, MBC ‘Show! Music Core’, SBS ‘Inkigayo’ in succession to make his solo debut.On every stage, Hwanwoong captured attention with his sensational styling that brought out the deadly atmosphere of the songs and his ability to digest the concept.The choreography, which was sometimes strong and sometimes graceful, boasted a high degree of perfection with elaborate movements and delicate facial expressions.It was a stage that proved why he is called the representative performer of the 4th generation.Fans responded enthusiastically, saying, “I knew he would do well, but I was surprised because he did so well,” “I can’t take my eyes off him,” “He is art itself,” and “He is a stage craftsman who can dance, sing, and even look good.” His solo debut song, ‘RADAR, ‘ is an urban R&B-basedJun 02, 2025
TVPark Bo-gum vs.Oh Jung-se face-to-face ending… Dopamine burst(Good Boy)[TV Comprehensive]Park Bo-gum and nbsp -se’s breathtaking face-to-face ending has been completed.The second episode of JTBC Saturday-Sunday drama ‘Good Boy’ (directed by Shim Na-yeon, written by Lee Dae-il), which aired on the 1st, opened with Yoon Dong-ju’s(Park Bo-gum)’fire fist action’.Yoon Dong-ju, who infiltrated the Golden Rabbit den alone, threw his bare fists as if he could not stand injustice, and achieved an exhilarating victory by coolly pulling out two of the ‘golden teeth’ (gold teeth)of the leader Golden Rabbit(played by Kang Gil-woo).At that moment, when his adrenaline was pumping as if he were representing the national team, he mistook Go Man-sik(played by Heo Sung-tae), who arrived late, for an enemy and struck him, creating a hilarious incident that even brought laughter.The Golden Rabbit hunt ended with a great success, and Yoon Dong-ju was showered with flashes from the press with his thoughts, “I’m just a police officer.I have to catch bad guys.” Go Man-sik, who saw the possibilityJun 02, 2025
TVPark Bo-gum’s ‘Awakening’…’Good Boy’ 5.6% in viewership ratings in just 2 episodesJTBC drama ‘Good Boy’ starring Park Bo-gum has hit the small screen once again in just two episodes.The episode of ‘Good Boy’ that aired on the 1st started with Yoon Dong-ju(Park Bo-gum)’s ‘fire fist action’.Yoon Dong-ju, who infiltrated the Golden Rabbit Clan’s den alone, threw his bare fists as if he couldn’t stand injustice, and achieved an exhilarating victory by pulling out two of the golden teeth of the leader, Golden Rabbit(Kang Gil-woo).At that moment, when his adrenaline was pumping as if he were representing the national team, he mistook Go Man-sik(Heo Sung-tae), who arrived late, for an enemy and struck him, creating a hilarious incident that even brought laughter.Thanks to this, the viewer ratings also responded, recording 5.3% nationwide(Nielsen Media)and 5.6% in the metropolitan area, kicking off a full-fledged box office hit.The Golden Rabbit Hunt ended with great success, and Yun Dong-ju was showered with media flashes with his comment, “I’m just a police officer.I haveJun 02, 2025
TVSamyoon Completes First Sisters’ Trip…Jeong Woong-in “Thanks to My Wife for Raising Me Well” (My Life)ENA entertainment show ‘My Child’s Private Life ‘delivered the deep family love and strong bond between sisters through the first overseas trip of Jung Woong-in’s three daughters, Samyoon(Se-yoon, So-yoon, Da-yoon).Episode 23, which aired on the 1st, showed Samyoon sharing her feelings during the last day of her trip to Sapporo, Japan.From the surprising record of ‘not fighting even once’ to the realistic statement, “There were things that annoyed each other,” the scenes that honestly revealed the love and conflict between the sisters evoked sympathy.The suggestion at the end of the trip, “Let’s take some time for ourselves and eat mala-tang in three days,” was a part that showed the three sisters ‘cheerful, realistic sisterly chemistry.In particular, Se-yoon said, “My younger siblings can be a burden at times, but they are like treasure chests.I want to travel together again,” drawing attention with her touching thoughts.The highlight of the trip was definitely Soyoon’s meeting with JJun 02, 2025
TVPark Bo-young’s scream…Park Jin-young’s consolation, highest viewership ratings renewed(Unknown Seoul)tvN weekend drama ‘Unknown Seoul’ starring Park Bo-young and Park Jin-young has renewed its own highest viewership ratings.In the 4th episode that aired on the 1st, the long-standing wounds of Yoo Mi-ji(Park Bo-young)hidden behind her bright face were revealed, touching the hearts of viewers.The viewership ratings responded.It broke its own highest viewership ratings, recording an average of 6.5% for households in the metropolitan area(Nielsen Media)and a peak of 7.5%, an average of 5.9% for households nationwide and a peak of 6.7%, taking first place in the same time slot on cable and comprehensive channels.The viewership ratings for male and female viewers in their 20s and 40s, which are tvN target demographic, have also been steadily rising, ranking first in the same time slot on cable and comprehensive channels in both the metropolitan area and nationwide.In addition, the reason why Park Bo-young couldn’t help but hate herself was revealed.Yoo Mi-ji successfully persuaded Kim Ro-saJun 02, 2025
TVTang Jun-sang, extraordinary… Announcement of cooperation with Jung Kyung-ho(Labor attorney Noh Moo-jin)Tang Jun-sang captivated the home theater with his mysterious and unique character.Tang Jun-sang left a strong impression in the first broadcast of MBC Friday-Saturday drama ‘No Mu-jin’, appearing as a savior to No Mu-jin(played by Jung Kyung-ho)who was on the verge of death.Tang Jun-sang’s character, who appeared with unrealistic visuals that seemed to breathe flames, was a mysterious being named ‘Bosal’.The Bosal he played was the counterpart of the labor contract made on the condition of saving Mu-jin’s life, and a ‘transcendent contractor’ who connects ghosts and humans.He played a key role in the development of the drama, going beyond a simple assistant.From the first appearance, Bosal, who added a vintage blue-green fashion and an era-unknown speech, evoked strong individuality and immersion.His dignified attitude that did not match his young face and his vague lines further highlighted the character’s charm.Afterwards, Mu-jin fell into confusion when he encountered the first venJun 02, 2025
TVPark Hang-seo’s ‘Mungchan 4’ smiles even at the bottomOn JTBC entertainment show ‘United We Cool 4’, Coach Park Hang-seo’s ‘FC Papa Claus’ confirmed its place in last place in the first round, but showed a hopeful performance, raising expectations for the next round.On the 9th episode of ‘United We Cool 4’ that aired on the 1st, ‘FC Papa Claus’ led by Coach Park Hang-seo and ‘Ssak3UTD’ led by Coach Kim Nam-il played a match to determine third and fourth place in the first round.Both teams gave it their all to avoid last place, and ended up with a 1:1 draw.The match proved its popularity by recording the highest viewership ratings in the same time slot among non-terrestrial channels.Coach Park held a brunch time for all members to strengthen teamwork before the match.In order to break the awkwardness with the players, he called them by their names one by one and gave them warm advice, and he raised the mood by hugging them, spanking them on the butt, and even giving them surprise kisses.Meanwhile, ‘Ssak3UTD’, as the team with the youngestJun 02, 2025
TVPark Hang-seo, who fell to last place, said, “I can’t live without losing to Ahn Jung-hwan” (Mungchan 4)‘United We Cool 4’ Coach Park Hang-seo’s ‘FC Papa Claus’ confirmed last place in the first round.In the 9th episode of JTBC representative sports entertainment ‘United We Cool 4’ (directed by Sung Chi-kyung / writer Mo Eun-seol / hereinafter referred to as ‘United We Cool 4’) that aired on the 1st, Coach Park Hang-seo’s ‘FC Papa Claus’ and Coach Kim Nam-il’s ‘Ssak3UTD’ competed to determine 3rd and 4th place in the first round.The fierce match between the two teams to avoid last place captivated viewers.The viewership ratings also responded, ranking 1st among non-terrestrial broadcasters in the same time slot.Coach Park Hang-seo, who suffered a shocking two-game losing streak that day, held a ‘brunch time’ to build teamwork with all the players ahead of the last match of the first round.The players expressed their awkwardness, saying, “I want to become close to the coach,” and Park Hang-seo called each player by name and gave them warm advice.Then, the 1:1 skinship time continued fromJun 02, 2025
MUSICQWER, Mini 3rd Album Trailer Released “I’m on your side, even if the whole world is in discord”‘My favorite girl band’ QWER is reciting a spell of faith for all those who dream.On the 1st, QWER(Chodan, Magenta, Hina, Siyeon)posted the trailer for their 3rd mini album ‘I’m on your side, even if the whole world is discord ‘through their official YouTube channel.The trailer penetrates the core message of their 3rd mini album.It contains encouragement and comfort for those who strive for their dreams in a harsh reality.In the video, Siyeon from the past is gradually losing faith in herself in the days that show no sign of clearing up.The words’ Everyone has their own time ‘written in Siyeon’s diary are erased by the rain, and Siyeon eventually collapses.Seeing this, the present Siyeon tells the past Siyeon, “I’m on your side.Even if the whole world is discord.” The 3rd mini album ‘I’m on your side, even if the whole world is discord ‘is an album that weaves together the pieces of stories that have blossomed from QWER’s debut album ‘Harmony from Discord’.In a world that seemed like iJun 02, 2025
MOVIESFrom Kim Tae-ri to Lee Dae-hwi… Two Views on ‘Star Dubbing’As stars continue to take on voice acting in animations, mixed reactions are continuing toward ‘celebrity dubbing’.While some are expressing regret over the dubbing quality falling short of professional voice actors, there are also positive opinions regarding the promotional effect of using stars.Netflix Korea’s first original animation ‘This Star Needed’, released on the 30th of last month, also put ‘star dubbing’ at the forefront.’This Star Needed’ depicts a long-distance romance between astronaut Nan-young who left for Mars and musician Jae-yi staying on Earth, and garnered early attention for being voiced by Kim Tae-ri and Hong Kyung.That’s not all.’How to Train Your Dragon’, which will be released in theaters on the 6th, has chosen Lee Dae-hwi, formerly of Wanna One and member of AB6IX, as the dubbed version’s main character voice.’How to Train Your Dragon’ is a live-action version of the animation of the same name, and subtitled and dubbed versions will be released separately.InJun 02, 2025
MOVIESPark Jin-young, who is on the rise, is enjoying a double hit on the big screen and home theaterActor Park Jin-young is enjoying the sweetness of a ‘double hit’ on both the big screen and home theater with works that showcase his multi-faceted charm.Not only did he fire a signal flare for summer box office success with the movie ‘High Five’ in which he played his first villain role, but he is also showing an upward trend in viewer ratings with the tvN drama ‘Unknown Seoul’ with Park Bo-young.With the movie ‘High Five’ that was released on the 30th of last month, Park Jin-young easily beat out ‘Soju War’ starring Lee Je-hoon and Yoo Hae-jin that was released on the same day, drawing the most viewers among the movies released at the same time.This movie, which advertises itself as a ‘Korean-style hero movie’, is doing well, neck-and-neck with the Hollywood mega-blockbuster ‘Mission Impossible - Final Reckoning’ starring Tom Cruise for first place.In the movie, Park Jin-young takes on the role of a cult leader who gains youth through supernatural powers, challenging his first villaiJun 02, 2025
MOVIES‘Trailer 4 million views in 6 hours’…The ‘Squid Game 3’ syndrome has begun ahead of its releaseThe global mega hit drama that shook the world, Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ Season 3 is getting ready for its full-scale warm-up ahead of its release on the 27th.Season 3, which is raising fans ‘expectations to the max as the final installment of the series, is especially enthusiastically receiving support from North American viewers, and is expected to even aim for the Emmy Awards, known as the’ Oscar of the broadcasting industry ‘.O Confidence that “it will surprise the world” Director Hwang Dong-hyeok and the main characters of’ Squid Game ‘, including Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun, attended’ TUDUM 2025 ‘held at LA Kia Forum in the U.S.on the morning of the 1st(Korean time)to promote Season 3, which will be released on the 27th.’ TUDUM ‘, held every year, is a large-scale global fan event by Netflix where trailers and release dates of original works that are gaining worldwide popularity are revealed for the first time.This year, a strong lineup was announced, including Season 3 of’ SquiJun 02, 2025
TVLee Sang-min, on rumors of premarital pregnancy for 2nd child, “My wife and I both like children” (Altoran)Singer and broadcaster Lee Sang-min has explained the rumors of his second pregnancy.On MBN program ‘Altoran’ that aired on the afternoon of the 1st, a scene was revealed where Lee Sang-min appeared and talked about marriage.When Lee Sang-min appeared that day, the panelists poured out comments such as, “How is your newlywed life these days?” , “Your face looks better”, and “Something has changed.” Then, they continued to ask questions such as, “I wonder if you have plans for a second child,” “Since you got married so quickly, isn’t it because you had a second child first?” , and “Don’t you already have one?” In response, Lee Sang-min said, “There are a lot of people who have such suspicions, but that’s not true.I plan on having a second child as soon as possible,” and “I really like children, and my wife likes children too,” mentioning his plans for a second child.Meanwhile, Lee Sang-min remarried in May to a wife who is 10 years younger than him.The two registered their marriage afteJun 01, 2025
TVPark Bo-young, will she fool her classmates? Tension is rising(Unknown Seoul)Park Bo-young and Park Jin-young will attend a class reunion together for the first time.In the 4th episode of tvN weekend drama ‘Unknown Seoul’ (written by Lee Kang/ directed by Park Shin-woo, Nam Gun/ planned by Studio Dragon/ produced by Monster Union, High Ground), which will air on the afternoon of the 1st, Yu Mi-ji encounters memories of the past that she had forgotten as she goes to the class reunion with Lee Ho-soo(played by Park Jin-young)under her older sister Yu Mi-rae’s(played by Park Bo-young)name.After making a secret promise with her sister that changed her life, Yu Mi-ji pretends to be Yu Mi-rae, meets people, and adapts to Seoul in her own way.In the process, Yu Mi-ji meets ‘Yu Mi-rae’s appraiser ‘Lee Ho-soo and classmate Park Ji-yoon(played by Yoo Yoo-jin), and naturally pretends to be Yu Mi-rae while hiding her identity.In the midst of all this, a new turning point comes in the twin sisters’ lives as Yu Mi-ji attends the class reunion under her name.The released photJun 01, 2025
TVSophistication + relaxation, it’s all here… PD Na Young-seok reveals his Yongsan home[DA : Issue]PD Na Young-seok’s house has been revealed.Recently, a YouTube channel released a video titled ‘Do you want to see PD Na Young-seok’s private resting space while he’s busy catching rabbits? ‘An interior design company representative revealed that PD Na Young-seok’s house is a 54 pyeong(approximately 1,500 square meters)apartment located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.The representative also said, “There’s a very special reason why this project is so special.It’s PD Na Young-seok’s house that no one in Korea would not know.” The representative who explained the concept of this interior design also said, “(The client)hoped that the house would be a place for rest.” The house, which reflects PD Na Young-seok’s request, has caught attention for being sophisticated while also giving off a feeling that’s perfect for resting.Meanwhile, PD Na Young-seok will be appearing on tvN entertainment program ‘Nana’s Guesthouse with Seventeen’ on the 2nd.Reporter Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com yyynnn@donga.comJun 01, 2025
TVJo Se-ho, upper body off, ‘reversal body’…”Wayri is good” [DA ★]Comedian Jo Se-ho is drawing attention with photos from his trip to Bali.On the afternoon of the 1st, Jo Se-ho posted several photos on his SNS with the caption, “Wow, so good!!♡.” The photos show Jo Se-ho on his trip to Bali.Jo Se-ho is particularly drawing attention by exposing his upper body.Meanwhile, Jo Se-ho got married to a woman 9 years his junior in October of last year.Reporter Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com yyynnn@donga.comJun 01, 2025
TVGo Eun-ah, even private tutoring for love? Secret story revealed(Modern People)TV CHOSUN’s ‘Modern History of People Mr.Lee’ will reveal the behind-the-scenes stories of actresses with the theme of ‘Actresses Were Fooled’.It takes a look into the lives of actresses Choi Eun-hee, Kim Ji-mi, Ko Eun-ah, and Moon Hee, who dominated the era in the 1960s and 1970s.Pop culture critic Kim Sung-soo will join as a special guest.Han Seung-yeon introduces Ko Eun-ah, the original nation’s little sister of the 1970s, who was called the ‘IU doppelganger’.Critic Kim Sung-soo made everyone listen closely by revealing an anecdote about how actress Ko Eun-ah received intensive tutoring from a female assistant director for a love scene in the movie ‘The Sea Village’.Here, MC Lee Kyung-kyu said, “Let’s see it quickly~!” and made people laugh by wanting to see the footage more earnestly(?) than ever.He also talked about various rumors related to actress Kim Ji-mi, who had an exceptionally outstanding appearance, such as the theory that she was possessed by a god, and that if you captuJun 01, 2025
TVSeo Do-young, Returning with ‘Gwigung’ “Eight-Foot Ghost is a New Challenge”Seo Do-young is drawing attention by sharing his thoughts on his dramatic transformation into Palchukgwi, which marks his return to drama after five years.Seo Do-young will appear as Palchukgwi, the most vengeful ghost of all time, in SBS ‘Gwigung’ (written by Yoon Soo-jung/directed by Yoon Sung-sik and Kim Ji-yeon), which has only two episodes left.Palchukgwi is the story of Cheon Geum-hui, an officer of the Royal Guard 100 years ago who harbored a grudge against the royal family and became a vicious evil spirit.In the 13th episode, it was revealed that the identity of this Palchukgwi was ‘handsome actor’ Seo Do-young, and it has become a hot topic, taking over the main page of portal sites.In particular, due to his huge body of 2m 40cm and grotesque visuals, there were speculations that Palchukgwi was CG, but the public’s attention was drawn to the fact that Seo Do-young wore full body makeup to portray the character.Seo Do-young also revealed the behind-the-scenes story that even thJun 01, 2025
TVChoi Seung-hyun, Appearance at ‘Ogem 3’ Event “I Can’t Miss It!” [DA : Issue]Former Big Bang member and actor Choi Seung-hyun(T.O.P)is garnering attention by attending the ‘Squid Game 3’ event.Choi Seung-hyun attended the ‘TUDUM 2025’ event held at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on May 31(local time in the US).The main characters of ‘Squid Game’, which is garnering attention from around the world ahead of the release of Season 3, Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Park Sung-hoon, Kang Ae-sim, and Choi Seung-hyun attended the event.Choi Seung-hyun, who appeared at the event after being introduced by Lee Jung-jae, said in his greeting, “You must have been surprised by my appearance.I couldn’t miss out on such an amazing event.” Choi Seung-hyun is also garnering even more attention by uploading a video of himself participating in the event on his SNS.Meanwhile, Choi Seung-hyun has officially joined ‘Squid Game’ through Season 2 of ‘Squid Game’.Choi Seung-hyun appeared as a rapper who was the runner-up in the hip-hop survival show ‘Squid Game 2’.Reporter Choi Yoon-na, DongJun 01, 2025