Girls‘ Generation Hyoyeon, It’s Only February, Isn‘t It Cold? Wearing a Bra Top and Boldly Exposing Herself [DA★]
Hong Sang-soo, photo time alone… ‘full-term’ Kim Min-hee, who left the country with him, did not attend [DA:Issue]
“You say it‘s your taste? I like it, actually” Choi Woo-shik, the reason he took on another romantic comedy [DA: Interview ①]
‘Melo Movie’ Choi Woo-shik “♥Acting=Becoming a Job, I Became More Scary… A Lot of Emotional Burden” [DA:Interview③]
Park Hyung-sik, who took off his romantic comedy, filled with masculinity and desire never seen before in ‘Treasure Island’ (Comprehensive) [DA:On-site]
‘Trigger’ Jeong Seong-il “‘The Glory’ It‘s already been 2 years... A great piece of work” [DA: Interview ③]
‘Melo Movie’ Choi Woo-shik “Same-age Park Bo-young and I rely on each other... Projecting real dating experiences” [DA: Interview②]
‘Trigger’ Jeong Seong-il “90s born character, people around me say it‘s too much...” [DA: Interview①]
SPECIAL‘Twin Mom’ Han Groo, Super Tight Athleisure Look… Unrealistic Body Line [DA★]‘Twin mom’ Han Groo, super tight athleisure look... unrealistic body line [DA★] Actress Han Groo showed off her healthy charm. On the 19th, Han Groo posted a picture of her daily life on her Instagram with the caption, “Should I cut my hair again?”. In the picture, she is wearing tight-fitting sportswear and shows off a cool athleisure look. She surprised everyone with her slim waist and solid S-line, surprising everyone with her unrealistic proportions. Born in 1992, Han Groo debuted as a singer in 2011 with ‘Witch girl’. She turned to acting starting with the drama ‘Girl K’ that year. She appeared in the dramas ‘Can We Get Married?’‘Marriage, Not Dating’‘Super Daddy Yeol’. Han Groo married a businessman 9 years her senior in November 2015 and gave birth to Iranian twins in February 2017. She returned to the entertainment industry in June 2022 after focusing on raising her child, and announced her divorce in September of that year. She is currently meeting viewers through the KBS2 draFeb 20, 2025
SPECIAL‘Undercover High School’, ‘Return’ Seo Kang-joon‘s genre comprehensive gift set (comprehensive) [DA:On-site]Actor Seo Kang-joon, who chose ‘Undercover High School’ as his first project since his military discharge in May 2023, has returned. Through ‘Undercover High School’, which mixes various genres, Seo Kang-joon is expected to present his acting as a comprehensive gift set to fans who felt regret during his hiatus. On the afternoon of the 20th, a production conference for MBC‘s new Friday-Saturday drama ‘Undercover High School’ was held at the Golden Mouse Hall on the 1st floor of MBC in Sangam-gu, Mapo-gu, Seoul. Actors Seo Kang-joon, Jin Ki-joo, Kim Shin-rok, Jeon Bae-soo, Kim Min-joo, Park Se-hyun, and PD Choi Jeong-in attended the conference that day. Seo Kang-joon was the first to share his thoughts on his return to ‘Undercover High School’ after his military discharge, saying, “It’s really amazing that I‘m able to present a work like this to you all after 3-4 years. The world has changed a lot. “The world has changed a lot while I was away, and I thought I had to adapt quickly,” heFeb 20, 2025
SPECIALJeong Seong-il, MZ is also easy~Free spirit completed with ‘Trigger’ [DA:People]Actor Jung Sung-il has completely shed his cold and arrogant image and donned a free-spirited side. In the final episode of Disney+‘s ‘Trigger’, which was released on the 19th (Wednesday), Jung Sung-il, along with the ‘Trigger’ team, solved the long-standing unsolved disappearance of Cha Sung-wook while simultaneously exposing the dark truth about the Hanju Group to the world, giving viewers a thrilling catharsis. He also completely let go of the resentment toward his father and the disappointment toward his older brother that had been building up in a corner of his heart, and he became one with the ‘Trigger’ team, growing even further. Jung Sung-il took on the role of Han-do, a rookie PD born in the 90s who is dropped into the investigative reporting program ‘Trigger’ team like a parachute. He was a voluntary outsider who did not fit in with the team, ‘Trigger’s Goldfish’ and he naturally portrayed the process of standing on the side of the weak, awakening and growing on his own, becoFeb 20, 2025
SPECIAL‘Mickey 17’ Naomi Ackie X Mark Ruffalo X Steven Yeun “The Great Bong Joon-ho” (Comprehensive) [DA:On-site]Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, and Mark Ruffalo, who worked with director Bong Joon-ho on ‘Mickey 17’, visited Korea. They drew attention by sharing their love for movies, their trust in director Bong Joon-ho, and their thoughts on their visit to Korea. On the morning of the 20th, a press conference for the movie ‘Mickey 17’ was held at Megabox COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Actors Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Mark Ruffalo, director Bong Joon-ho, and producer Choi Doo-ho attended the press conference that day. On that day, Naomi Ackie said about her thoughts on her first visit to Korea, “This is my first time coming to Korea. I‘ve wanted to come for a long time. I’m happy to be here with the director.” Mark Ruffalo, who is visiting Korea again after 10 years, said, “I‘m happy to be back in Korea. I was warmly welcomed last time I visited Korea. I’m happy to be here, and I‘m glad I finished the movie like this. I rode a motorcycle on the way here. I am here with Director Bong Joon-ho, and I am withFeb 20, 2025
SPECIALLee Min-jung, ♥ Lee Byung-hun‘s beauty that will make you fall in love again... Classy elegance [DA★]Actress Lee Min-jung exuded elegant charm. On the 19th, Lee Min-jung posted a photo on her Instagram with the caption, “Filming in progress, almost finished”. In the released photo, Lee Min-jung is posing wearing a gray fringe coat. Lee Min-jung caught people‘s attention with her elegant and sophisticated charm with a subtle smile. Meanwhile, Lee Min-jung married Lee Byung-hun in 2013 and has a son and a daughter. She is currently busy filming the drama ‘Okay, Let’s Get a Divorce’. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comFeb 20, 2025
SPECIALJung Hae-in, visuals that shine even in all black… handsomeness that shakes women’s hearts [DA★]Actor Jung Hae-in showed off his shining visuals. Jung Hae-in posted a picture with an ice cream emoticon on his Instagram on the 19th. In the revealed picture, Jung Hae-in is wearing a black ball cap and a black hoodie with pants, showing off his casual charm. Jung Hae-in‘s visuals that shine even in an all-black fashion catch the eye. Jung Hae-in then caught the attention of fans with his playful appearance of eating ice cream on the street. Meanwhile, Jung Hae-in will meet fans at the 2025 Jung Hae-in Encore Fan Meeting ‘Our Time - HBD’’ at Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul on March 30th. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comFeb 20, 2025
SPECIALJang Won-young, perfectly digesting even geek chic… What doesn’t suit her? [DA★]Group Ive‘s Jang Won-young showed off her perfect beauty. Jang Won-young posted a photo on her Instagram on the 19th without any caption. In the released photo, Jang Won-young is posing in a fashion brand store. Jang Won-young, with her ponytail hair and geek-chic glasses, showed off her perfect beauty with her small face and full facial features. Meanwhile, the group Ive that Jang Won-young is a part of, released its third mini-album ‘Ive Empathy’ (IVE EMPATHY) on the 3rd. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comFeb 20, 2025
SPECIALBlackpink Jisoo, showing off her curves in a miniskirt… She looks like a doll [DA★]Group Blackpink‘s Jisoo showed off her slender legs. On the 19th, Jisoo posted on her Instagram, “It snowed on the day of the music video shoot, so my happiness index is 103%.” The revealed photos show behind-the-scenes footage of Jisoo’s music video shoot. Jisoo, wearing a shirt and a black miniskirt, showed off her slender legs and doll-like proportions with her small face. In the next photo, Jisoo is taking a selfie while looking into the snow. Jisoo‘s pouting adds to her loveliness. Meanwhile, Jisoo released her new mini album, ‘Amortage’, on the 14th. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comFeb 20, 2025
SPECIALJeong Jeong-ah, transformation into a cult leader “Eyes turned around, immersed... meeting her deceased grandmother” [DA★]Actress Jung Jung-ah had a shocking experience while acting as a shaman. On the 19th, Jung Jung-ah opened up on her SNS by saying, “In 2024, I had a lot of unintentional things to do, such as shamans, cult leaders, and fraudulent cult leaders.” She continued, “When I was playing a shaman, I really shook the bell with my eyes wide open, and I was afraid that the bell would fall out and I would miss it, so I shook it so much that my thumb and index fingers were torn apart. In the movie ‘My Happy Home,’ I was so immersed in the role of a cult leader that I was reciting a spell and sprinkling blood, and I saw my deceased grandmother and she passed away,” drawing attention by sharing behind-the-scenes footage. The accompanying photo and video show Jung Jung-ah‘s transformation into a cult leader in the movie ’My Happy Home.‘ Meanwhile, Jung Jung-ah is also active in various entertainment programs in addition to dramas and movies. Photo = Jung Jung-ah’s SNSFeb 20, 2025
SPECIALMonsta X‘s Shownu, radiating boyfriend charm at the airport... warm visuals [DA★]MONSTA X‘s Shownu radiates boyfriend charm at the airport... warm visuals [DA★] MONSTA X’s Shownu radiated warm charm. On the 19th, Shownu revealed several photos taken while waiting to board at Incheon International Airport through his Instagram. In the photos, he completed a casual yet sporty look with a neat black long coat, a pink top, and denim jeans. He maximized his signature innocent vibe with his bangs covering his forehead. On this day, Shownu left for Istanbul, Turkey with MONSTA X member Jooheon to carry out an overseas schedule. Meanwhile, MONSTA X, which Shownu is a part of, presents a spin-off of their own reality show ‘Mon Eat Go: Three Brothers’ with Shownu, Minhyuk, and I.M. They will return with a new season with Jooheon, who was discharged from the military last month. Other members Kihyun and Hyungwon are currently serving their military duties and are scheduled to be discharged on the 21st and May 13th, respectively. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon of Donga.com shine2562@Feb 19, 2025
SPECIAL‘Mom of Two’ After School Jung Ah, Heart-Pounding Curves… Occupying the Gym [DA★]After School‘s Jungah showed off her top body. On the 18th and 19th, Jungah posted on her Instagram emphasizing the ‘deep sleep diet’. She uploaded photos of her own body as a diet motivational photo. In the photos, Jungah is striking various poses at the gym. She is showing off her curves in a workout outfit that exposes her chest, drawing attention to her body without an ounce of fat. In another video, she shows off a sexy swimsuit figure that is so firm that it makes you forget that she has given birth. Jungah married basketball player Jung Chang-young in April 2018 and has two children. Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com Reporter jhj@donga.comFeb 19, 2025
SPECIALGo Hyun-jung, white hair + bruises… Recent status lying down exhausted [DA★]Actress Go Hyun-jung revealed her bruised face. On the 18th, Go Hyun-jung posted on her Instagram, “I‘ve finished filming ’Warts‘. Now I want to sleep in for a long time. Thank you, fans.” The photo she shared shows Go Hyun-jung on the set of the drama ’Warts‘. Go Hyun-jung is lying on the floor, staring at the camera. With just her sparse white hair and bruises here and there on her face, one can expect much more from Go Hyun-jung’s acting transformation. ‘Warts’ (directed by Byun Young-joo/written by Lee Young-jong) is a crime thriller about the son of a police officer who was a female serial killer nicknamed ‘Warts’ for brutally murdering five men 20 years ago, as he collaborates with his mother, whom he has hated his entire life, to catch the culprit of a case that copied ‘Warts’s‘ crimes. ‘Witch’ is a remake of a French drama of the same name. Go Hyun-jung appears in the drama as a serial killer who brutally murdered five men 20 years ago. She will be with actors Jo Sung-ha and LeFeb 19, 2025
SPECIALPark Bom “♥I‘m really in love with Lee Min Ho... I’ll work hard” [DA★]2NE1‘s Park Bom also claimed on another SNS account that her relationship with actor Lee Min Ho was real. On the 19th, Park Bom wrote on her sub-SNS account, “Hello, everyone. I’ve been working hard. I‘m writing this because it’s all real. 2NE1 will work hard.” Park Bom then added, “Thank you for all the interest. I have a third account, so please show a lot of interest,” raising curiosity about her next move. On the 13th, Park Bom posted a post about actor Lee Min Ho with the SNS introduction, “This is the new Park Bom. This is my second real account.” Park Bom uploaded photos of herself and Lee Min Ho side by side and wrote, “My husband.” Rumors of a self-reported relationship with Lee Min Ho have been going on since September of last year. At that time, Park Bom had also uploaded a post calling him “husband.” As Park Bom‘s impulsive behavior continued, fans expressed their concerns. Meanwhile, 2NE1 will hold the ‘2025 2NE1 at KSPO DOME in Seoul on April 12-13.Feb 19, 2025
SPECIALJang Moon-bok‘s long hair was cut off → shaved... enlisted on the 17th [DA★]Jang Moon Bok‘s long hair was cut short → shaved... enlisted on the 17th [DA★] Singer Jang Moon Bok revealed photos from his enlistment. Jang Moon Bok announced his enlistment on the 17th by revealing photos taken in front of a military base on Instagram. In the photos, he transformed into a ’chestnut hair‘, shaving off his trademark long hair to create a unique feel. Jang Moon Bok also posted photos from a performance before enlistment and said, “My last performance before enlistment was like a dream. My heart warmed and my eyes reddened. It was a moment when those watching felt faint. I’m really grateful to the wonderful people who shared the days of my life in a new environment with me.” Meanwhile, Jang Moon Bok, born in 1995, garnered attention by participating in the 2010 audition program ‘Superstar K2’. In 2017, he participated in ‘Produce 101 Season 2’ and debuted as a member of the group LIMITLESS in 2019. However, he did not appear for a while the following year due to his ex-Feb 19, 2025
SPECIAL(G)I-DLE‘s Minnie, shows off her perfect slender body in a bra top [DA★]Minnie of the group (G)I-dle showed off her slender body. Minnie posted a photo with a flower emoticon on her Instagram on the 18th. In the released photo, Minnie is posing in various poses with roses in the background. Minnie, who matched a black see-through bra top with a jacket and shorts, caught the attention of fans by showing off her slender body without an ounce of fat. Meanwhile, Minnie released her first mini-album HER last month and is currently appearing in JTBC‘s ‘Are You a Foreign Language High School Student? Reporter Kim Seung-hyun tmdgus@donga.comFeb 19, 2025
SPECIALYoon Eun Hye, Current Beauty That Beats the 5th Generation… I’ll Cut You Off with Your Jawline [DA★]Actress Yoon Eun-hye, formerly of the group Baby V.O.X, showed off her unchanging beauty. Yoon Eun-hye recently posted a photo with a heart emoticon on her Instagram. In the released photo, Yoon Eun-hye is taking a selfie with her hair tied up high in a ponytail. Yoon Eun-hye, who matched a halter-necked tank top with a see-through top, still showed off her current idol beauty, drawing attention. Meanwhile, Baby V.O.X, which Yoon Eun-hye is a part of, appeared on the ‘2024 KBS Song Festival’ and garnered attention with their first full group stage in 14 years. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comFeb 19, 2025
SPECIALKim Ji-min finally declares in anger “I won‘t marry Kim Jun-ho”…Shimodo also finds the situation strange (comprehensive) [DA:Review]Kim Ji-min finally explodes. After being urged to break up throughout the recording, she finally declared, “I will not marry Kim Jun-ho,” making everyone laugh. On the SBS show “Take Off Your Shoes and Be Single for Men” that aired on the 18th, Hong Jin-ho, Sung Ji-in, and Dasha Taran appeared as guests. Bride-to-be Kim Ji-min joined as a special MC in place of Kim Jun-ho, who was hospitalized with a herniated disc. Tak Jae-hoon and Lee Sang-min, who were not happy about “fellow singles” Kim Jun-ho’s remarriage, made everyone laugh by urging them to break up under the pretext of giving them advice whenever stories about Kim Jun-ho came up. Kim Ji-min, who is set to marry Kim Jun-ho this year, confessed her concerns, saying, “We need Judge Bao. I’m still saying, ‘You’re right, I’m right.’” Kim Ji-min, who recently fasted for nearly 20 hours due to a health checkup, packed her favorite kimbap right before the store closed for her first meal. She said, “We were each holding a coffee, andFeb 19, 2025
SPECIALVera Wang, 75 years old? Shocking exposure dress ‘Surprise’ [DA:Hollywood]World-renowned fashion designer Vera Wang showed off her perfect dress fit despite being 75 years old. On the 16th (local time), Vera Wang attended the EE BAFTA Film Festival 2025 held at the Royal Festival Hall in London, England. On this day, Vera Wang boldly revealed her body line by matching a black bra top with a white long skirt. Her firm body that is hard to believe is of 75 years old is admirable. Meanwhile, Vera Wang was born in 1949 and is 75 years old this year. Vera Wang started out as an editor for fashion magazine Vogue and worked as a design director for Ralph Lauren. After that, she launched her own brand ‘VW Vera Wang’ in 1990 and gained fame. Vera Wang has designed dresses for various figures including Mariah Carey, Victoria Beckham, Michelle Obama, and Ivanka Trump. In Korea, actress Son Ye-jin also became a hot topic in March 2022 when she chose Vera Wang‘s wedding dress for the second part of her wedding with Hyun Bin. Reporter Seung-hyun Kim, Donga.com tmdgus@dongFeb 19, 2025
SPECIAL‘Bride-to-be’ Hyomin, Taking Care of Her Beauty Ahead of Her Wedding... “I Like My Current Condition” [DA★]T-ara‘s Hyomin showed off her beauty ahead of her wedding. On the 18th, Hyomin posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “I’ve been taking vitamins consistently every night, and these days, I don‘t disappoint with the condition of my skin.” The revealed picture shows Hyomin taking a selfie. Hyomin caught everyone’s attention by showing off her smooth skin and flawless beauty even in the close-up shot. Hyomin had previously announced her marriage on her Instagram on the 12th, saying, “I sincerely thank you for all the blessings and interest.” Hyomin will be having a private wedding with a non-celebrity financial worker on April 6th in Seoul. Meanwhile, Hyomin debuted with the group T-ara in 2009 and has left behind numerous hit songs such as ‘Lies’, ‘I‘m Crazy Because of You’, ‘Roly Poly’. Last year, Tyra held a fan meeting to commemorate the 15th anniversary of her debut. Reporter Seunghyun Kim, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comFeb 19, 2025
SPECIAL‘Melo Movie’ Park Bo-young “I became greedy to show many sides of myself” [DA: Interview ③]Park Bo-young from ‘Melo Movie’ has talked about the image she shows in her recent works. On the afternoon of the 18th, Park Bo-young had an interview for the Netflix series ‘Melo Movie’ at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul, and met with Donga.com to talk about the work. Park Bo-young recently met viewers with a different image from her previous works, ‘Concrete Utopia’, ‘Morning Comes to the Psychiatric Ward’, ‘The Lighting Store’. She said, “Before, I only showed my bright side, and I got greedy and wanted to show many sides of myself to many people. I think that‘s paid off in the past few years. From ‘Concrete Utopia’ to ‘Morning Comes to the Psychiatric Ward’, ‘The Lighting Store’, it feels like a new second act. He said, ”I thought that was the point where ’Concrete Utopia‘ came to be.“ He added, ”I wanted to do something realistic because there are more fantasy works than I thought. ’Morning Comes to the Mental Ward‘ was also part of that. I thought that although fantasy was included, tFeb 18, 2025