Lee Ji-ah, Grandfather‘s Pro-Japanese Controversy + Father’s Legal Battle Draws a Line “It‘s been 10 years since we cut ties” [Full Text]

Actress Lee Ji-ah revealed her position on the controversy surrounding her grandfather‘s pro-Japanese activities and the legal battle her father is waging with his brothers. On the 21st, Lee Ji-ah opened up through her agency BH Entertainment, saying, “I have been thinking about the recent reports for a long time and have been cautious, but I think it is right to take responsibility to set the record straight now, so although it is difficult, I am mustering up the courage to tell you.” First, regarding the family dispute, Lee Ji-ah said, “Since becoming independent at the age of 18, I have never received any financial support from my parents. It has already been over 10 years since I cut ties with them due to my embarrassingly complicated family history.” She drew the line, saying, “I have no knowledge of the controversial family property or lawsuit, such as the land ownership dispute, and I have no involvement.” She continued, regarding her grandfather, the late Kim Soon-heung, who wa

Koo Jun-yeop, ♥ Suffering from the loss of Seo Hee-won, suspends activities indefinitely

Former Clon singer and DJ Koo Jun-yeop will be taking an indefinite hiatus. On the 21st, Taiwan‘s China Times reported that Koo Jun-yeop will be taking an indefinite hiatus. It was reported that he made this decision due to the recent loss of his Taiwanese actress and wife, Seo Hee-won. Upon hearing the news of Seo Hee-won’s death, Koo Jun-yeop said, “I am going through a time of indescribable sadness and pain that feels like my insides are going to burst. I have no strength to say anything and I don‘t want to.” However, Koo Jun-yeop will continue to film advertisements that he has already finished filming, and will stop DJ shows, press conferences, and fan meetings. The timing of his resumption of activities has not been set yet. After announcing his marriage to the late Seo Hee-won three years ago, Koo Jun-yeop left for Taiwan and has been working as a DJ show and various advertisement models there. Seo Hee-won passed away from pneumonia caused by the flu while traveling with her fam

BTOB March 5th Comeback… Physical Album Pre-Order Sales Open

BTOB to make a comeback on March 5th… Physical album pre-orders open Group BTOB‘s Seo Eunkwang, Lee Minhyuk, Lim Hyunsik, and Peniel will be returning in March. On the 20th at 6PM, their agency BTOB Company made their comeback official by releasing the coming up teaser poster and promotion scheduler for BTOB’s new EP album ‘BTODAY’ through their official SNS. The poster revealed this time is an image that shows the faint silhouette of a single flower in a vase beyond a window covered in raindrops, and its calm and emotional mood is impressive. According to the promotion scheduler that was revealed together with the album, the album trailer will be released on the 21st, followed by a physical album preview on the 23rd, a tracklist on the 24th, and a title track spoiler on the 25th. The concept photos that give a glimpse into the concept of ‘B2DAY’ will be released over a total of 4 days. In addition, on the 28th, 5 days before the album release, a highlight medley that allows a preview

Kim Hye-yoon, cute hand heart… Lovely limit exceeded [DA★]

Actress Kim Hye-yoon has captured the attention of fans with her lovely beauty. On the 20th, Kim Hye-yoon posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “Ta-da”. The revealed picture shows Kim Hye-yoon making a hand heart toward the camera. Kim Hye-yoon‘s lovely smile with her sunken dimples exudes cute charm. Meanwhile, Kim Hye-yoon received much love for her role in the tvN drama ‘Seonjae, My Lovely Sister’ last year, and has chosen the new SBS drama ‘From Today, I’m Human’ as her next project. ‘From Today, I‘m Human’ is a romance drama about an eccentric gumiho who avoids good deeds and men in case she might become human, and an overly narcissistic soccer player star. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.com

Kang Tae-oh, the epitome of a cool guy [Photoshoot]

Actor Kang Tae-oh showed off his classic ‘cold handsome guy’ charm. Fashion magazine Marie Claire released the March 2025 pictorial with Kang Tae-oh through its official SNS today (21st). Under the concept of ‘My Narrative’, Kang Tae-oh perfectly pulls off a see-through look made of mesh material, drawing attention. Kang Tae-oh‘s cool gaze in the still mood is filled with dense emotions. Kang Tae-oh, who is about to appear in the new tvN Saturday-Sunday drama ‘Potato Research Institute’, said in an interview conducted together with the pictorial, “I thought I could show a new side of myself because the character and color are clearly different from my previous work. So Baek-ho may look cold on the outside, but if you look closely, he is a character with a cute, unexpected charm.” Kang Tae-oh has been meeting viewers through his works without rest for the past 10 years. Regarding this, Kang Tae-oh said, “I am always grateful that I can work without rest. Every year, my growth is recorde

Kim Da-hyun, ‘Cheonghak-dong Family Apartment Life Revealed’… Why Are Shedding Tears? (Let‘s Go)

The story of how singer Kim Da-hyun and her family settled in an apartment in Seoul will be revealed for the first time. Kim Da-hyun, who is currently very active with her new song ‘Bok Deuraeyu’, posted a photo of her family with Ahn Jung-hwan and Hong Hyun-hee from MBN‘s ‘Let’s Go’ Season 4 on her Instagram on the 20th, raising curiosity about her life in Seoul. With the caption ‘First reveal of the Seoul nest of the Cheonghak-dong Medal family’, the story of how they came to live in an apartment, episodes of their life in Seoul, and the touching story of Kim Da-hyun‘s father, Medal of Honor Kim Bong-gon, supporting his children will be revealed for the first time. The broadcast that day, which also featured her older sister Kim Do-hyun and her mother, featured Kim Da-hyun’s impromptu new song performance and Medal of Honor Kim Bong-gon‘s pansori performance, drawing attention. The family’s sincere love is also shown as they shed tears while reading a letter containing a touching sto

Lee Sang-ah, to be a bride in June “Marrying the best partner” (Full text)

Musical actress Lee Sang-ah will be a bride in June. On the 20th, Lee Sang-ah revealed on her SNS, “This coming June, I am preparing for the wedding with my best partner, with whom I have shared both joy and sorrow for a long time.” She continued, “We will support each other like we are now and work harder, so I would be grateful if you could bless and support us a lot. I hope you all have a warm spring, and thank you.” Lee Sang-ah debuted in the 2013 musical ‘Wicked’ and went on to appear in ‘Kinky Boots’, ‘Napoleon’, ‘O‘Carol’, etc. She definitely made a mark on the public by winning the tvN show ‘Fall in Love with Songs’. ● Below is Lee Sang-ah’s full wedding announcementHello. This is Lee Sang-ah. It‘s a little early, but I will visit you and greet you little by little. I hope you all have a warm spring, and thank you. I thought a lot about how and when to greet you because it seems too early, so I decided to greet you early. I hope you will bless me and cheer me on as I try to liv

‘Full group comeback’ Infinite, Inspirit‘s super handsome visuals that make you beautiful

‘Full group comeback’ Infinite, Inspirit The super handsome visual group Infinite (Kim Sunggyu, Jang Dongwoo, Nam Woohyun, Lee Sungyeol, L, Lee Sungjong) showed off their improved visuals. From the 18th to the 20th, their agency Infinite Company released concept photos for Infinite‘s eighth mini-album ‘LIKE INFINITE’ through their official SNS for three days, and a moving poster through their official YouTube channel on the 21st at midnight. In the individual photos released for each member, Infinite showed off a unique styling with suits, hooded t-shirts, and caps. Posing naturally under the sunlight, they showed off their dazzling visuals and stylish charm, creating an atmosphere like a fashion pictorial. In the group photo, the powerful visual synergy of the full group immediately overwhelmed the gaze. Infinite’s picturesque visuals and boyish smiles that seem to have jumped out of a romance comic really captured the hearts of fans. In addition, the moving poster features Infinite i

Former professional soccer player threatens pregnant wife with “I’ll kill you” (Divorce consideration camp)

Former professional football player Kang Ji -yong will appear in the JTBC Entertainment Program & LSQUO Divorce Camp & RSQUO on the 20th. Hun introduced Kang Ji -yong as an elite player from the observational camera. I spit out and went into the room. Then, Kang Ji-yong‘s wife revealed, “He said he would die, I’m full-term pregnant,” and in an interview with the production crew, she said, “He said, ‘Look straight,’ so I hung on to him...” and shed tears, making people feel sorry. Seo Jang-hoon, who was watching this, couldn‘t hold it in and asked, “Why do you keep doing such a shameful thing?” As the videos of the other couples were released one after another,

Ha Won-mi, dizzying bikini on the beach… ♥Choo Shin-soo closes his eyes [DA★]

Baseball player Choo Shin-soo‘s wife Ha Won-mi showed off her sexy bikini figure. Ha Won-mi posted a picture on her Instagram on the 21st with the caption, “Aloha.” In the revealed picture, Ha Won-mi is seen enjoying her leisure time on the beach. Wearing a pink bikini, Ha Won-mi drew admiration from onlookers with her voluptuous body and firm rear. In particular, Ha Won-mi caught everyone’s attention by showing off a perfect S-line that made it hard to believe she is a mother of three. Meanwhile, Ha Won-mi married baseball player Choo Shin-soo in 2002 and has two sons and one daughter. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.com

‘Marriage War’ Shin Hye-sun, facial contour → 21kg weight loss… Recent status of beauty in full swing

Last year, influencer Shin Hye-sun, who appeared on the marriage survival show ‘290 million: Marriage War‘, has become a hot topic by revealing her recent status, which has changed beyond recognition after losing 21 kg. Shin Hye-sun revealed her weight of 74 kg last year and started dieting in preparation for her second child. Since then, she has been communicating with her subscribers through her SNS and revealing her recent diet status. She recently lost a whopping 21 kg and returned to her weight from 10 years ago. Shin Hye-sun said, “My body feels lighter, so I feel healthier, and my stamina has improved a lot compared to before,” and added, “I thought I was the type of person who wouldn‘t lose belly fat, but it was so amazing that I could diet comfortably without exercising. I think it was really time-efficient because I was able to lose weight comfortably.” Regarding another reason for deciding to go on a diet, she said, “I used to have a complex about my square jaw and cheekbone

Kim Jong-guk‘s House Is in Serious Condition... Isn’t It a Pile of Trash? (Running Man)

Kim Jong-kook‘s house is in a serious state... Isn’t it a pile of trash? (Running Man) The members of SBS‘s ‘Running Man’ are working together to clean up Kim Jong-kook’s house. In a recent recording of ‘Running Man’, the members received an urgent tip and started cleaning up Kim Jong-kook‘s house. In the past, the members visited Jong-kook’s house for a belated housewarming and organized a ‘House(gyp) Jong-kook’ race. The minimalist house, which was typical of a man living alone, had changed 180 degrees in about 2 years. In particular, the ‘Envelope Hell’ that filled the veranda boasted an overwhelming presence, astonishing everyone. In response, the members designated Kim Jong-kook‘s entire house as a ‘Severe Cleaning Zone’. It is said that they got into an argument with Kim Jong-kook, who had become the ‘Envelope Man’ due to his passionate saving spirit, and devoted themselves to cleaning. In this broadcast, the members carried out a mission with items they discovered while cleaning

MONSTA X Kihyun‘s thoughts on his discharge from military service “Thank you for waiting, please look forward to our activities”

MONSTA X Kihyun‘s thoughts on being discharged from his military service “Thank you for waiting, please look forward to my activities” Kihyun of group MONSTA X shared his thoughts on being discharged. On the morning of the 21st, Kihyun was discharged from his military service at the 25th Infantry Division in Nammyeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do. On this day, he expressed his gratitude to the fans and reporters who visited the site and said, “I received the discharge order as of February 21, 2025 and stand in front of MONBEBE and the reporters like this. It’s very cold today, but thank you for waiting”. Kihyun said, “Now that I‘m out, I’ll do it again and have fun. You must be curious about what‘s waiting for me, but I’m preparing a lot. I‘ll do a lot of performances and release songs. Please look forward to it”. “I’ve been here for a year and 6 months, and I worked hard in the military to a degree that I wouldn‘t be ashamed of anyone, and I’ve received many awards. I can proudly tell you t

‘Lee Jong-hyuk‘s son’ Lee Jun-su’s recent growth of 194cm... 21kg weight loss secret revealed (Miwoosae)

‘Lee Jong-hyuk‘s son’ Lee Jun-su, 194cm rapid growth spurt recent status... 21kg weight loss secret revealed (Miwoo Sae) Actor Lee Jong-hyuk’s son Lee Jun-su will be appearing on SBS‘s ‘My Little Old Boy’. In a recent recording, Im Won-hee and Lee Jong-hyuk gathered together at Lee Sang-min’s invitation. As soon as he met Lee Jong-hyuk, Lee Sang-min expressed his envy, saying, “He‘s our wannabe. Didn’t he raise all his children?“ Lee Jong-hyuk revealed the story of drinking 9 bottles of soju with his first son Lee Tak-soo, and also said that his second son Lee Jun-su, who received much love from the nation after appearing on the entertainment program ‘Dad! Where Are We Going?’, is currently 194cm tall. After a while, when Lee Jun-su appeared, the studio erupted in cheers. The mother Avengers smiled like mothers, saying, ”Your face is the same as when you were young,“ and ”It‘s great to see you grow up like this.“ Lim Won-hee and Lee Sang-min were also amazed at Lee Jun-su’s appearance,

Jenny, Tooth Gem‘s Unconventional Styling... Doichi and ‘Extra L’ Pre-Release

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‘Nasol’ 24th Youngja, “I can‘t forgive you” on the entertainment establishment rumor

‘I‘m Solo’ 24th Generation Youngja opens up about rumors about working at an adult entertainment establishment. Recently, rumors have been circulating through online communities that Youngja, who is currently appearing on the entertainment program ‘I’m Solo’, worked at an adult entertainment establishment. In response, a fan commented on Youngja‘s SNS, saying, “Teacher, did you file a lawsuit? If you told me that I worked at an adult entertainment establishment, I would file a lawsuit right away. You really have completely ruined my humanity.” The fan also said, “I hope you forgive me, stop hesitating, and file a lawsuit right away. Otherwise, there will be a lot of talk.” Youngja responded to the comment, saying, “Yes. I think so too. I absolutely cannot forgive this,” drawing attention by denying the rumor. Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com Reporter yyynnn@donga.com

Son Yeon-jae, 7.2 billion won newlywed home revealed for the first time… “Second child planned, if only it was a daughter”

Former national rhythmic gymnast Son Yeon-jae has revealed her 7.2 billion won newlywed home for the first time and opened up about childbirth and parenting. On the 20th, a video titled ‘Gymnastics fairy Son Yeon-jae, who became a mother, ‘First reveal of her newlywed home’ was uploaded to the YouTube channel ‘Not-hateable-guan-jong-unni’. On this day, Lee Ji-hye visited Son Yeon-jae‘s newlywed home with her husband, tax accountant Moon Jae-wan. The high ceilings and neat white interior created a modern yet luxurious atmosphere, drawing attention. Son Yeon-jae revealed about meeting her husband, saying, “We met through a blind date. We went to the wedding hall about a year after we met. We met while preparing for the wedding.”. When Lee Ji-hye asked what it was like being married, Son Yeon-jae said, “Before I had a child, there wasn’t much difference between being married and not being married, and it was fun. I almost never fought with my husband. But after giving birth, I fought a wa

‘Melo Movie’ Choi Woo-shik “Same-age Park Bo-young and I rely on each other... Projecting real dating experiences” [DA: Interview②]

‘Melo Movie’ Choi Woo-shik “Same-age Park Bo-young and I rely on each other... Real-life dating experiences projected” [DA: Interview ②] Actor Choi Woo-shik expressed his gratitude to Park Bo-young, who he acted with as his co-star. In an interview for the Netflix series ‘Melo Movie’ held at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 17th, Choi Woo-shik said, “It was the first time working with someone the same age as me. It was a first for both (Park) Bo-young and me”, and “Thanks to that, we were able to talk comfortably without hesitation and share ideas. It was comfortable”. ‘Melo Movie’ is a romance drama that depicts a movie-like time between ambiguous youths who want to be in love and achieve their dreams, finding each other, becoming inspirations for each other, and overcoming their own traumas. This is a work in which director Oh Choong-hwan, who directed the dramas ‘Hotel Del Luna’, ‘Start-Up’, and writer Lee Na-eun, who wrote ‘That Year, Us’, have joined forces. In ‘Melo Movie’, Choi

“You say it‘s your taste? I like it, actually” Choi Woo-shik, the reason he took on another romantic comedy [DA: Interview ①]

“Taste-based? I like it rather“ Choi Woo-shik, the reason he took on another romantic comedy [DA: Interview ①] Actor Choi Woo-shik revealed why he chose the Netflix series ‘Melo Movie’. In an interview for the Netflix series ‘Melo Movie’ held at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 17th, Choi Woo-shik said, ”I thought this work would definitely be a taste-based work. People who like it would like it, and people who don‘t would hate it, but that’s why I liked it even more. I thought the people who like it would really like it. The message was good too. I thought that from the beginning.“ He said, ”It‘s so much fun to do dramas that follow the characters’ emotions, like in the movies ‘Giant’ and ‘Parasite’, rather than ones that focus on the incident. I think works that ride the character‘s emotional line are more unique these days. He emphasized that “in ‘Melo Movie’, Go Gyeom’s development was good and fun.” ‘Melo Movie’ is a romance film that depicts a movie-like time in which ambiguous

‘Melo Movie’ Choi Woo-shik “♥Acting=Becoming a Job, I Became More Scary… A Lot of Emotional Burden” [DA:Interview③]

‘Melo Movie’ Choi Woo-shik “♥Acting=My job has made me more scared... A lot of emotional burden” [DA: Interview ③] Actor Choi Woo-shik confessed the burden of acting. In an interview for the Netflix series ‘Melo Movie’ held at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 17th, Choi Woo-shik confessed that the more he acts, the more greedy and fearful he becomes. He said, “‘I couldn‘t find a response to ‘Melo Movie’,” and “I’m greedier than ever before, and this is my second time working with writer Lee Na-eun after ‘That Year, Us’, and I wanted to show a better side of myself than the last work. I poured myself into it because I wanted to do well, but I became more scared, and I was more scared to see the response. ‘Melo Movie’ is a romance that depicts a cinematic time between ambiguous youths who want to love and achieve their dreams, discovering each other, becoming inspirations for each other, and overcoming their own traumas. This is a work in which director Oh Choong-hwan, who directed the