MUSICShin Yong-jae, ‘April Snow’ Remake Release → Huh Gak and ‘Vocal God’ CombinationSinger Shin Yong-jae and Huh Gak are captivating the ears of listeners with their ‘vocal god’ combination.The third song of the ‘Nigoknaegok’ project sung by Shin Yong-jae, ‘April Snow(feat.Huh Gak)’, will be released today(the 16th)at 6 PM.The ‘Nigoknaegok’ project is a remake project in which the three members of Heo Yong-byeol, Huh Gak, Shin Yong-jae, and Lim Han-byeol, reinterpret each other’s representative songs, and famous songs have been reborn through the combination of the three artists.Following Lim Han-byeol, who announced the start of the project last month, with ‘Reason(feat.Shin Yong-jae)’, the second runner-up, Huh Gak, garnered much attention by releasing ‘I Should Have Prepared to Let You Go(feat.Lim Han-byeol)’.’ April Snow ‘is a song released by Huh Gak in 2015, and its lyrical orchestral melody and poetic, beautiful lyrics touched the hearts of listeners.At the time of its release, it received a lot of love, topping the major music charts.OS Project, which Im Han-bApr 16, 2025
MUSICCYCUS ‘’ HOUSE OF TRICKY : SPUR’ Enters US Billboard ChartThe group xikers has proven their global popularity by entering the US Billboard chart.According to the US Billboard chart on the 15th(local time), Psychers ‘fifth mini-album’ HOUSE OF TRICKY : SPUR ‘released on the 4th ranked 3rd in’ World Albums ‘, 4th in’ Emerging Artists ‘, 6th in’ Top Current Album Sales ‘, 8th in’ Top Album Sales ‘, 33rd in’ Independent Albums ‘, and 50th in’ Billboard Artists ‘WATCH proving the hot interest of K-pop fans around the world focused on HOUSE’ 5th generation top performers ‘.Previously, Psychers ranked 1st TRICKY’ Emerging Artists ‘, 6th in’ World Albums ‘, 10th in’ Top Album Sales ‘, and 50th in’ Top Current Albums ‘on OF US Billboard with their previous work OUT their 4th mini-album’ House of Tricky: Watch Out ‘.It ranked 10th on the’ Sales ‘, 36th on the’ Independent Albums ‘, and 47th on the’ Billboard Artists’.This 5th mini album is doing even better on the US Billboard than its predecessor.Apr 16, 2025
TV“Want to live in my house?” Lee Dong-wook makes a surprise cohabitation proposal to Lee Joo-bin(Divorce Insurance)‘Divorce Insurance’ Lee Dong-wook made a surprise offer to Lee Joo-bin.Episode 6 of tvN Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Divorce Insurance’ (directed by Lee Won-seok and Choi Bo-kyung, written by Lee Tae-yoon, planned CJ ENM and Studio Genie, produced by Mongjakso and Studio Mondo)that aired on the 15th depicted the TF team’s struggle to prevent Goo Mi-rae(played by Han Sun-hwa)and Shin Hyun-jae(played by Kwak Si-yang)from getting divorced.The TF team overcame a crisis once again with the two people who confirmed their love through honest conversation and Lee Eun-sik.Meanwhile, the TF team continued to make exciting changes.In particular, the ending where Noh Ki-joon(played by Lee Dong-wook)made a surprise offer to Kang Han-deul(played by Lee Joo-bin)by saying, “Do you want to live in my house?” made heart rates rise.Noh Ki-joon and Kang Han-deul ran away from a man after encountering a tiger and realized that it was Shin Hyun-jae.Shin Hyun-jae avoided meeting Goo Mi-rae, saying that if he met heApr 16, 2025
TVBae In-hyeok and Lee Jae-wook, ‘entertainment rookies’Bae In-hyuk and Lee Jae-wook are challenging themselves as ‘entertainment rookies’.They have been acting since their debuts, but they are expanding their scope of activities by appearing on entertainment programs together for the first time.Fans are also interested in the new charms that the two people, who have been somewhat distant from entertainment programs due to their usually shy appearances, will each show.Bae In-hyuk received a passing grade for entertainment on JTBC ‘Street Food Vendor’, which first aired on the 8th.In the food entertainment program set in Spain, he is in charge of the kitchen assisting main chef Ryu Soo-young.The public’s expectations were high for him, who recently gained an overseas fandom through his lead role in Channel A’s ‘Check In Hanyang’, as he would appear on an entertainment program right away.In the first episode, he successfully won the hearts of viewers by silently struggling to fulfill his role even in difficult situations.Bae In-hyuk said, “IApr 16, 2025
TVBTS Jin, MacGuy Jin who is good at cooking, cleaning, and repairingThe ‘world star’s ‘easygoing appearance is popular.Global group BTS member Jin(Kim Seok-jin)is captivating fans around the world with his honest and candid appearance, leaving behind his flashy stage presence, through the Netflix entertainment program’ Daehwajang Gianjang ‘.’ Daehwajang Gianjang ‘tells the story of broadcaster Kian84, Jin, and Ji Ye-eun running’ Gianjang ‘, a guesthouse for youth on Ulleungdo.There is an actual accommodation on the ocean, so to check in, you have to climb a 3.8m high rock wall, and to check out, you have to go down a large slide.This program is also a hot topic because it is the first entertainment program in which Jin has appeared regularly, excluding his own content’ Run BTS ‘, in which he appears with the members of BTS.It was first released on the 8th, with three episodes to be released in a row over three weeks.In the program, Jin is a vice president and employee, taking charge of the guests’ meals and the entire guesthouse.He is an all-round emplApr 16, 2025
TVFrom ‘Heavenly Lover’ to ‘Mother-in-Law’…The Transformation of ‘Manly Man’ Seok-gu SonActor Son Seok-gu is set to recreate the ‘Son Seok-gu Syndrome’ once again by releasing dramas and movies one after another.In particular, he, who was loved for his ‘manly’ image through works such as ‘My Liberation Diary’, ‘The Outlaws 2’, and ‘The Murderer’s Difficulty ‘, is transforming this time by playing the role of a pure-hearted lover and a virgin.First, he will portray a’ true love ‘that transcends age with his senior Kim Hye-ja, who is 42 years his senior, in the new JTBC Saturday-Sunday drama’ More Beautiful than Heaven ‘, which will be aired for the first time on the 19th.In this drama, which is set in the heavenly realm and advertises a’ romance that transcends this life, ‘he plays the husband Ko Nak-joon, who welcomes his wife Lee Hae-sook(Kim Hye-ja), who arrived in heaven in her 80s while looking younger than her 30s.He is a’ celestial lover ‘who built and decorated a house and garden with his own hands while waiting for his wife to meet him again in heaven.The releasedApr 16, 2025
TVPark Hyung-sik, Kim Dong-jun, Im Si-wan… ‘Empire’s Acting Idols ‘Become’ Trustworthy Treasures’Actors from the group ZE:A, such as Park Hyung-sik, Kim Dong-jun, and Im Si-wan, are continuing to shine.They are expanding their filmography by receiving recognition for their acting skills as well as SBS office success through their respective leading roles.Park Hyung-sik received rave reviews for “writing a new life character” for his role as Seo Dong-joo, the protagonist who risks everything to take down the absolute evil that destroyed him and the world behind it in the SBS Friday-Saturday drama “Treasure Island,” which ended on the 12th.He expressed the character’s extreme emotions, such as being betrayed by his beloved lover, being shot and drowned in the sea, being water tortured, and even losing his older sister, with outstanding immersion.Especially in the last episode, he caught the eye by delicately acting out the complex character’s inner feelings of emptiness rather than relief after successfully taking revenge on Yeom Jeong-seon(Heo Jun-ho), the source of evil, with a coApr 16, 2025
TVGo Yoon-jung’s great acting that calmed the ‘aftermath of the medical strike’Actress Go Yoon-jung is receiving rave reviews for her comeback to the small screen through tvN ‘Someday, I Will Be a Wise Resident’.Compared to her previous work, ‘Moving’, where she played a high school student with superpowers, she is showing off her more mature acting skills and is calming down the negative public opinion about the drama that was faced even before it was aired due to the aftermath of the medical strike.In ‘Someday, the Life of a Wise Resident’, which first aired on the 12th, Go Yoon-jung plays Oh Yi-young, a first-year resident in obstetrics and gynecology who looks calm but has a warmer inner self than anyone else.From the beginning, she is targeted by a professor, and she keeps making mistakes and always says “I’m sorry”, drawing sympathy from those just starting out in society, and she caught attention with a 180-degree difference from the unrealistic fantasy character she showed in her previous work, ‘Moving’.In particular, she seemed to have no pride or affectApr 16, 2025
MOVIESYoo Hae-jin “Why don’t you appear OTT ? I’m scared… I cried while watching ‘I was completely fooled’” [Interview]You can’t find any of Yoo Hae-jin’s signature friendly and humane charm.His eyes are full of desire and his attitude is cold and indifferent.This is the image of Koo Kwan-hee, the ‘monopolistic prosecutor’ played by Yoo Hae-jin in the movie ‘Opposition Party’, which opens on the 16th.Koo Kwan-hee, who started at the bottom and always lives desiring higher places, is a person who betrays even the people he trusted in an instant for the sake of success.Yoo Hae-jin, whom we met at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 15th, a day before the movie’s opening, said with a laugh, “Actually, I find villain roles more fun than good roles.I myself find good roles a bit cringey,” and emphasized, “My homework is to act villain roles in an atypical way.O” Expressing villainy while suppressing emotions “The ‘atypical acting’ chosen by Yoo Hae-jin meant not revealing desires and emotions overtly.I chose” acting that is suppressed to the maximum “rather than acting that is explosive.” ActuApr 16, 2025
[Star’s Fortune/April 16, 2025]Hongja, a day where the bond of emotion shinesToday’s Fortune Today is a day when Hongja’s emotions become even deeper.It is a flow where the heart moves before words, and the eyes speak more than actions.Rather than suppressing emotions, if you let them flow naturally, you will empathize more deeply with those around you.Today, your emotions can comfort someone’s heart.People Fortune Today is a day when you can feel an unusually warm rapport with people.The longer you have known someone, the deeper your feelings will be, and your emotional bond with your fans can become even stronger.Today is a day when Hongja’s unique affection and sincere speech will be a great comfort to those around her.On the broadcast stage, it is a day when sadness, joy, and all emotions come alive.Your emotions contained in a single verse of a song can be fully conveyed to the audience.In entertainment shows or interviews, you will reveal unexpected charms in honest stories, and this is a flow that can evoke empathy.Don’t hesitate to express your emotionsApr 16, 2025
[Star’s Fortune/April 16, 2025]Lee Chan-won, a day when sincerity is conveyed beyond a bright smileToday’s Fortune Today is a day filled with deep empathy amidst cheerful energy for Chanwon Lee.It may be busy and hectic, but even in that, warm communication and sincere conversations with people can be a great strength.It is a day when you can brighten someone’s day without even realizing it.It is a time that is bright enough, even if it is not brilliant.People Fortune It is a day when your consideration and sincerity stand out even more in your interactions with people.Deep trust can be built even in everyday conversations with colleagues, fans, and staff.Chanwon Lee’s uniquely affectionate and bright atmosphere naturally conveys positive energy to those around him.Small kindnesses can lead to great emotions.Broadcast Fortune It is a day when his unique clear emotions and solid live performances strongly appeal on stage.A simple comment and a look that shows sincerity can firmly capture the hearts of fans.In entertainment shows and interviews, cheerfulness and sincerity are in harmoApr 16, 2025
MUSIC‘Apology for personality controversy’ The Boyz Sunwoo’s side, on the 15th, sues malicious commenters, “No leniency” [Full text]‘Apologizing for personality controversy’ The Boyz’s Sunwoo’s side sues malicious commenters on the 15th, “No leniency” [Full text]The Boyz’s Sunwoo’s side has sued malicious commenters.On the 15th, the agency One Hundred shared the legal progress regarding the spread of false information and malicious posts regarding The Boyz member Sunwoo through their official SNS.They stated, “Up until now, our company has collected evidence of malicious posts and comments on X, DC Inside, Theqoo, etc.through reports from fans and our own monitoring.Based on this, we have filed a complaint requesting an investigation on the 15th on charges of insult, defamation, and spreading false information to the Gwangjin Police Station in Seoul.” The agency stated, “Even after this notice, our company will continue to collect and review malicious posts about our artists and members, and will proceed with legal procedures quickly without any leniency or consultation.” They added, “We thank our fans for their coApr 15, 2025
MUSIC‘Choi Si-hoon♥’ Ailee, 5 days before her wedding, “A new bride who went to the water bomb” [DA ★]‘Choi Si-hoon♥’ Ailee, 5 days before her wedding, unconventional “new bride who went to Waterbomb” [DA ★] Singer Ailee stood on the Waterbomb stage.On the 15th, Ailee posted a witty message and photo on her Instagram with the caption, “Wedding D -5!! I’m sure I’m the only new bride who went to Waterbomb 5 days before her wedding.” In the photo, she emphasized her glamorous and healthy beauty by layering a denim look on a bikini.She caught everyone’s attention by showing off her plump visuals ahead of her wedding.Meanwhile, Ailee will be getting married to Choi Si-hoon, an actor and businessman who is 3 years her senior, on the 20th after dating for a year.The two already registered their marriage in August of last year and became a legal couple.Choi Si-hoon, who became known through the Netflix dating variety show ‘Solo Hell’, is known to be currently concentrating on F & B business and MCN business.Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon com Donga.com shine2562@dongaApr 15, 2025
TVJeon Jong-seo, on the bed with her shoes on… Koreans close their eyes[DA ★]Jeon Jong-seo, on the bed with her shoes on… Koreans close their eyes[DA ★] Actress Jeon Jong-seo shared her free-spirited daily life.On the 15th, Jeon Jong-seo revealed a photo of her daily life with her dog on Instagram.In the photo, she is holding her dog in her arms and leisurely enjoying her daily life.She showed off a hip styling with light makeup, a gray hoodie, and bold earrings as accents.What’s unique is that Jeon Jong-seo boldly posed with her feet up on what appears to be a bed while wearing sneakers.This may feel unfamiliar to Koreans who are not accustomed to the culture of wearing shoes indoors.Meanwhile, Jeon Jong-seo met viewers last year through the dramas “Wedding Impossible” and “Empress Woo.” She is preparing for the release of the movie “Project Y” this year.’Project Y’, which has been a hot topic since the casting of Jeon Jong-seo and Han So-hee, is a crime drama genre film about Mi-sun and Do-kyung, who have nothing but each other, stealing hidden black money anApr 15, 2025
MUSICKim Jaejoong, 2025 Asia Tour Concert Begins… Seoul Concert to be Held on May 24-25Kim Jae-joong to Begin 2025 Asia Tour Concert… Seoul Concert to be Held on May 24-25 Singer and actor Kim Jae-joong will begin this year’s Asia tour in Seoul.Kim Jae-joong will be holding the ‘2025 KIM JAE JOONG ASIA TOUR CONCERT “Beauty in Chaos” IN SEOUL(hereafter referred to as’ Beauty in Chaos ‘)’ at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul on May 24 and 25.Kim Jae-joong met fans in July last year with the Asia tour ‘FLOWER GARDEN’ to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his debut.He will continue his global steps by announcing a new Asian tour concert.The concert poster that was released this time created a dreamy and beautiful atmosphere with a single rose shining against the dark night background, butterflies flying around it, and petals fluttering.Earlier this year, Kim Jaejoong declared at his birthday party and fan meeting that he would show proper Rock music this year.Along with the concert poster,’ Beauty iApr 15, 2025
MUSICEunice Jin Hyun Joo ‘Spicy’Jin Hyun-joo of the group UNIS is having a photo time at the release showcase of the second mini-album ‘SWICY’ held at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul on the 15th.Reporter Kim Jong- won@donga.comApr 15, 2025
MUSICEunice Jin Hyun Joo ‘Sweetly’Jin Hyun-joo of the group UNIS is having a photo time at the release showcase of the second mini-album ‘SWICY’ held at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul on the 15th.Reporter Kim Jong- won@donga.comApr 15, 2025
MUSICEunice Jin Hyun Joo ‘Bright Smile’Jin Hyun-joo of the group UNIS is having a photo time at the release showcase of the second mini-album ‘SWICY’ held at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul on the 15th.Reporter Kim Jong- won@donga.comApr 15, 2025
MUSICEunice Nana ‘I like tteokbokki’Nana of the group UNIS is having a photo time at the release showcase of her second mini album ‘SWICY’ held at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul on the 15th.Reporter Kim Jong- won@donga.comApr 15, 2025
MUSICEunice Nana ‘Cute Ball Heart’Nana of the group UNIS is having a photo time at the release showcase of her second mini album ‘SWICY’ held at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul on the 15th.Reporter Kim Jong- won@donga.comApr 15, 2025