‘Trigger’ Jeong Seong-il “‘The Glory’ It‘s already been 2 years... A great piece of work” [DA: Interview ③]
Girls‘ Generation Hyoyeon, It’s Only February, Isn‘t It Cold? Wearing a Bra Top and Boldly Exposing Herself [DA★]
“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 “Same-age Park Bo-young and I rely on each other... Projecting real dating experiences” [DA: Interview②]
‘Melo Movie’ Choi Woo-shik “♥Acting=Becoming a Job, I Became More Scary… A Lot of Emotional Burden” [DA:Interview③]
Cha Joo-young “‘Won-gyeong’ 19+·history distortion, I know the view that ‘it has to be’… I try my best/second best” [DA:Interview]
Park Hyung-sik, who took off his romantic comedy, filled with masculinity and desire never seen before in ‘Treasure Island’ (Comprehensive) [DA:On-site]
Hong Sang-soo, photo time alone… ‘full-term’ Kim Min-hee, who left the country with him, did not attend [DA:Issue]
SPECIALKo Hyun-jung, fully recovered after major surgery… plain bare face [DA★]Actress Go Hyun-jung (53) revealed her healthy appearance with a plain face. On the 25th, Go Hyun-jung shared a photo on her SNS with the caption, “Dinner with a nice acquaintance” and “Thank you for taking selfie practice photos for me, let’s meet often.” In the photo, Go Hyun-jung caught people’s attention with her relaxed-looking face without any makeup on. Meanwhile, Go Hyun-jung suddenly did not attend the production presentation for the Genie TV drama “Namib” on the 16th of last month. This was due to the medical team’s opinion that she needed absolute rest due to her deteriorating health. Go Hyun-jung’s agency also surprised everyone by saying, “She collapsed several times on set, but held on with her mental strength and finally went to the emergency room today.” Go Hyun-jung recently revealed her hospitalization status on SNS, saying, “I was surprisingly sick, but I feel better now that I’ve safely completed major surgery. I will be careful and take good care of myself.” PhotoJan 26, 2025
SPECIAL‘Baseball Goddess’ Park Ji-young, Current Status After Retiring as Announcer… Daring Bikini [DA★]Park Ji-young, a former sports announcer, has caught everyone‘s attention with her daring bikini figure. On the 25th, Park Ji-young posted several photos on her SNS of herself enjoying her leisurely daily life in California, USA. In particular, the photo of her wearing a bikini at a resort’s swimming pool caught everyone‘s attention with her voluptuous body. Meanwhile, Park Ji-young began her broadcasting career in 2012 as a KBS N sports announcer after winning the 56th Miss Korea Pageant in Seoul in the same year. After that, she worked for MBC Sports Plus in 2015 and left the company in December of last year. She was also called the ‘baseball goddess’ for her outstanding skills and beautiful looks. Photo = Park Ji-young’s SNSJan 26, 2025
SPECIALJhoanna (BINI) Birthday today (26th)… Idol Pick Event Star [DA:Chart]Jhoanna (BINI) has a birthday today (26th)… Idol Pick event protagonist [DA:Chart] BINI Jhoanna is receiving a birthday event. According to the star voting web service Idol Pick on the 26th, ‘Pick My Own Idol’, Jhoanna (BINI) was selected as the event protagonist in a special vote for those born in January. The related vote was held from the 16th to the 25th of last month. ▲ If 40,000 picks are achieved, the idol‘s pop-up congratulatory banner will be placed on the Idol Pick app and the main web page, an online article, and a 1-day support advertisement on the electronic billboard at Seodaemun Station in Seoul. ▲ If 100,000 picks are achieved, the electronic billboard advertisement support will be provided for 3 days, including the anniversary, at the same location. ▲ If 1st place in the final rankings is achieved, the outdoor LED electronic billboard advertisement in Myeongdong, Seoul will be received for 7 days. As a result of the vote, Jhoanna (BINI) achieved 40,000 picks by receiviJan 26, 2025
SPECIALLucas‘ birthday today (25th)... Idol Pick Event Star [DA:Chart]Lucas‘ birthday is today (25th)... Idol Pick event protagonist [DA:Chart] Singer Lucas is receiving a birthday event. According to the star voting web service Idol Pick on the 25th, ‘Pick My Own Idol’ Lucas was selected as the event protagonist in a special vote for those with birthdays in January. The related voting was held from the 16th to the 25th of last month. ▲ If 40,000 picks are achieved, the idol’s pop-up congratulatory banner will be placed on the Idol Pick app and the main web page, an online article, and a 1-day support advertisement on the electronic billboard at Seodaemun Station in Seoul. ▲ If 100,000 picks are achieved, the electronic billboard support will be provided for 3 days, including the anniversary, at the same location. ▲ If 1st place in the final rankings is achieved, an advertisement on the outdoor LED electronic billboard in Myeongdong, Seoul for 7 days. According to the voting results, Lucas took first place with 131,889 picks and simultaneously achieved 1Jan 25, 2025
SPECIALPark Bo-young, eye-catching bleached hair… ‘Pobbly’ transformation [DA★]Park Bo-young, eye-catching bold bleached hair… transformation into ‘Pobbly’ [DA★] Actress Park Bo-young revealed a selfie showing her recent status after bleaching her hair. On the 24th, Park Bo-young revealed several photos taken in Paris, France, where she visited for an event, on her Instagram. In the photos, she challenged bleaching her hair for the first time, creating a bold and unique feeling. It is known that Park Bo-young bleached her hair for her character in the tvN drama ‘Unknown Seoul’, in which she plays two roles. Meanwhile, Park Bo-young will first meet viewers through the Netflix series ‘Melo Movie’, which is scheduled to be released on February 14. In ‘Melo Movie’, she played the role of ‘Kim Moo-bi’, who hated movies but became a film director, and worked with Choi Woo-shik. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.comJan 24, 2025
SPECIALLee Sang-mi‘s Glomerular Tumor Surgery “Invaded to the Bone, Painful as if It Was Being Cut Off” [DA★]Lee Sang-mi‘s glomerular tumor surgery “Invaded even the bone, painful as if it would be cut off” [DA★] Singer Lee Sang-mi confessed to having a glomerular tumor and shared news of her surgery. On the 24th, Lee Sang-mi posted a photo of herself wearing a patient gown on her Instagram and said, “I’m going to have the surgery that I‘ve been putting off for 15 years soon”. She confessed, “Even the tip of my left hand hurt when my fingers would just brush against it, and if I bumped into it wrong, it really hurt as if my hand would be cut off, but I just ignored it and forgot about it. That’s been going on for 15 years. There was a tumor under the root of my fingernail. Foolishly, I just found out that it was a glomerular tumor.”. Lee Sang-mi said, “The professor in charge told me that it was the first time he‘d seen a patient who’d waited this long, and that the tumor had grown too much. He gave me the good news that although it had invaded the bone, fortunately, I wouldn‘t need a bone grJan 24, 2025
SPECIALChae Soo-bin, the confident baby rabbit… so lovely [DA★]Actress Chae Soo-bin showed off her lovely charm. On the 23rd, Chae Soo-bin posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “My cute strawberry cake”. In the revealed picture, Chae Soo-bin is taking a mirror selfie. Chae Soo-bin showed off her cute charm while showing off her new nail art. The video that followed showed Chae Soo-bin taking a selfie. Chae Soo-bin, who had permed hair, showed off her lovely beauty with her pale skin and delicate facial features, captivating fans‘ hearts. Meanwhile, Chae Soo-bin recently played the role of Hong Hee-joo in the MBC Friday-Saturday drama ‘The Call You Just Got’, giving a passionate performance. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comJan 24, 2025
SPECIALSong Ga-in, after a successful diet, she gained weight… Perfect V-line [DA★]Singer Song Ga-in showed off her beauty that has become even more beautiful. On the 23rd, Song Ga-in posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “New song, tears are falling! Please show lots of love.” In the revealed picture, Song Ga-in is posing in front of a Christmas tree. Song Ga-in, wearing a black strappy one-piece dress, caught everyone’s attention by revealing her perfect V-line and slender shoulders. In particular, Song Ga-in, who recently succeeded in dieting, caught everyone’s attention by showing off her even more beautiful looks. Meanwhile, Song Ga-in released the pre-released title song, “Tears are Falling,” of her 4th regular album, “Ga-in’s Moon,” on the 22nd. Song Ga-in’s 4th regular album, “Ga-in’s Moon,” is scheduled to be released on February 11. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comJan 24, 2025
SPECIALLee Min-jung, ♥Lee Byung-hun‘s perfect body that will make you fall in love again... She’s as good as a mannequin [DA★]Actress Lee Min-jung showed off her mannequin-like body. On the 23rd, Lee Min-jung posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “A day when I wore a lot of red. Tomorrow, I‘ll wear a lot of blue.”. The revealed picture shows Lee Min-jung wearing a strong red set-up. Lee Min-jung’s innocent yet elegant beauty catches the eye. In particular, Lee Min-jung caught people‘s attention by showing off her slender legs and mannequin-like body. Meanwhile, Lee Min-jung married Lee Byung-hun in 2013 and they have 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.comJan 24, 2025
SPECIALHan So-hee, spent 20 million won to get it removed, but again?… Still loving tattoos [DA★]Actress Han So-hee revealed a tattoo next to her chest. Han So-hee posted a photo on her Instagram on the 24th without any caption. In the revealed photo, Han So-hee is posing in a black string tank top and jeans. With her hair in pigtails and strong smoky makeup, Han So-hee caught everyone‘s attention by showing off her signature decadent beauty. In particular, Han So-hee caught everyone’s attention by revealing a tattoo next to her chest. It was previously reported that Han So-hee spent about 20 million won to remove her tattoo in preparation for her acting debut. People are curious as to whether she put on a tattoo sticker or revealed a tattoo that she had been covering up. Meanwhile, Han So-hee will meet fans from all over the world with her first world tour fan meeting in Asia, Europe, and the Americas in June. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comJan 24, 2025
SPECIALJenny, red hair and fishnet stockings… the very definition of daring [DA★]Group Blackpink‘s Jennie has captured the attention of fans with her unique charm. On the 23rd, Jennie posted a photo on her Instagram with the caption, “RUBY preordernow”. The released photo shows the filming site of Jennie’s first full-length solo album. Jennie, who has dyed her hair intense red, showed off her unique charm by matching shorts with fishnet stockings and leg warmers. Fans at home and abroad who saw this praised her by leaving a series of heart emoticons in the comments. Meanwhile, Jennie will release her first full-length solo album, ‘Ruby’, on March 7th. Reporter Seunghyun Kim, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comJan 24, 2025
SPECIALMonsta X Minhyuk-Jooheon Special Fan Service… Free Fan Meeting to Celebrate Military Discharge ‘Touching’ (Comprehensive) [DA:Square]Monsta X Minhyuk-Jooheon special fan service… Free fan meeting to commemorate discharge, ‘Touching’ (Comprehensive) [DA:People] ‘Monbebe (fandom) love’ is deeper than the ocean and higher than Mt. Taesan. Monsta X‘s Minhyuk and Jooheon moved fans who waited for their ‘Military Baekgi’ with special fan service. The first to start was member Minhyuk. Minhyuk, who was discharged from his military service on October 3 last year, held a free fan event ‘2024 MINHYUK Fan Event’ twice in total at 1 PM and 5 PM on the 6th of that month at Yes24 Live Hall. The event was free for the 8th generation of the official fan club Monbebe, and allowed more fans to participate without having to purchase multiple tickets, with each ticket limited to one per person for each session. At the time, Minhyuk made a surprise appearance from the back of the audience holding a bouquet of flowers, revealed his flower shoes, and thanked fans who had waited for him during his military service. Having served in the milJan 23, 2025
SPECIAL“No decoration, no glamour”… No-makeup Ha Jung-woo‘s ‘Broken’ (Comprehensive) [DA:On-site]The movie ‘Broken’ has been unveiled with Ha Jung-woo with his unadorned, no-makeup look, Jung Man-sik who removes the weight, and best-selling author Kim Nam-gil who adds tension. On the afternoon of the 23rd, a press conference for the movie ‘Broken’ was held at CGV Yongsan I-PARK MALL in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Actors Ha Jung-woo, Kim Nam-gil, Yoo Da-in, Jung Man-sik, Lim Sung-jae, and director Kim Jin-hwang attended the press conference that day. Director Kim Jin-hwang was the first to say, “I was nervous and excited to be working with actors I had in mind from the beginning of the scenario work. It was a very meaningful time for them to make the movie and complement the parts I missed. I want to thank you once again.” Jung Man-sik said about the part he focused on while playing a gangster in this movie, “I was a gangster since my commercial film debut. I‘ve been a gangster for many years. Of course, I was also a detective. This time, I wanted to be simple. I wanted to look like a coolJan 23, 2025
SPECIALJang Won-young, they say beauties are sleepy… Even her sleeping appearance is pretty [DA★]Group Ive‘s Jang Won-young showed off her dazzling beauty. Jang Won-young posted a photo with a heart emoticon on her Instagram on the 22nd. In the revealed photo, Jang Won-young is posing soundly asleep on a bed. Jang Won-young’s dazzling beauty, which is not humiliated even while lying down, catches the eye. Jang Won-young also caught the attention of fans by putting a cardigan on her head and showing off her mischievous charm. Meanwhile, Ive, which Jang Won-young is a part of, released the pre-released title song ‘Rebel Heart‘ on the 13th. They will release the album ’Ive Empathy‘ on February 3rd. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comJan 23, 2025
SPECIALGo Hyun-jung, Recent Status After Overcoming Major Surgery… Naked Face, “Aging” [DA★]Actress Go Hyun-jung revealed her bare face. On the 22nd, Go Hyun-jung shared a number of photos from filming sites and her recent activities through her Instagram story. In the photos, Go Hyun-jung is staring at the camera with her bare face filling the entire screen with the caption, “I’m getting old.” She also added, “These are photos that I almost lost because I hesitated,” and showed herself wearing earplugs and striking various poses. The natural atmosphere catches the eye. Go Hyun-jung suddenly did not attend the production conference for the Genie TV drama “Namib” on December 16th last year. This was due to the medical team’s opinion that she needed absolute rest due to her deteriorating health. Go Hyun-jung’s agency also said, “She collapsed several times on set, but she held on with her mental strength and finally went to the emergency room today.” She later shared news of her surgery and reassured her fans by revealing her recovery process and discharge through SNS. Go Hyun-Jan 23, 2025
SPECIALPark Min-young, was she this glamorous? Exuding innocent and sexy charm [DA★]Actress Park Min-young showed off her innocent yet sexy charm. On the 23rd, Park Min-young posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “Good morning”. The revealed picture shows Park Min-young taking a mirror selfie. Park Min-young showed off her beauty in a floral-patterned string one-piece dress and cardigan. Her glamorous body, contrasting with her innocent appearance, is admirable. Meanwhile, Park Min-young has begun filming the new drama ‘Confidence Man KR’. ‘Confidence Man KR’, a remake of the original Japanese drama that aired in 2018, depicts the process in which three credit fraudsters with different charms use extraordinary methods to swindle money from people obsessed with money and desire. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comJan 23, 2025
SPECIALChoi Woo-shik♥Park Bo-young, I approve of this combination… Such a lovely couple [DA★]Actors Choi Woo-shik and Park Bo-young showed off their exciting chemistry. Choi Woo-shik posted a photo on his Instagram on the 23rd without any caption. In the released photo, Choi Woo-shik and Park Bo-young are posing affectionately with their arms linked. Choi Woo-shik showed off his tall stature in a long coat, while Park Bo-young, who has gone blonde, added loveliness in a checkered jacket. Meanwhile, Choi Woo-shik and Park Bo-young will appear in the new Netflix series ‘Melo Movie’, which will be released on February 14. ‘Melo Movie’ is a romance that depicts the process in which young people who want to be in love and achieve their dreams become inspirations for each other and overcome their own traumas. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comJan 23, 2025
SPECIAL‘P-Game 3’ Jang Dong-min “Lost 10kg due to stress... Season 4? I want to make my own survival” [DA: Interview②]‘Blood Game 3’ Winner Jang Dong-min “‘‘Ohhamma’ My brain stopped working... Season 4? I want to make my own survival” [DA: Interview ②] The god of survival, the ruler of survival, the authority on survival, the synonym for survival. Starting with tvN‘s ‘The Genius: Black Garnet’ (2014), Jang Dong-min, who won ‘The Genius: Grand Final’ (2015) and ‘Society Game 2’ (2017), created his fourth victory with Wave Original’s ‘Blood Game 3’. More than 10 years have passed and he is now in his mid-40s, but age is just a number. ‘God Dong-min’, who still shows his prowess with plays on a different level in all aspects, including brain battles and psychological warfare. From his first appearance in season 3, he solved problems in 3 seconds and led his coalition to victory with his outstanding political and analytical skills. He showed overwhelming play in the final match and won the championship by defeating Hong Jin-ho, Heo Seong-beom, and Crocodile. We met with Jang Dong-min, who won the 100 milJan 23, 2025
SPECIAL‘Pgame3’ Winner Jang Dong-min “Survival X Embarrassment Worries=Driving Force… I Feel Bad for Hong Jin-ho” [DA:Interview①]‘Blood Game 3’ Winner Jang Dong-min “Worry about Survival X Embarrassment=Driving Force... I feel bad for Hong Jin-ho” [DA:Interview①] The god of survival, the ruler of survival, the authority on survival, the synonym for survival. Starting with tvN‘s ‘The Genius: Black Garnet’ (2014), Jang Dong-min, who won ‘The Genius: Grand Final’ (2015) and ‘Society Game 2’ (2017), created his fourth victory myth through Wave Original’s ‘Blood Game 3’. More than 10 years have passed and he is now in his mid-40s, but age is just a number. ‘God Dong-min’, who still shows his prowess with plays on a different level in all aspects, including brain battles and psychological warfare. From his first appearance in season 3, he solved problems in 3 seconds and led his coalition to victory with his outstanding political and analytical skills. He showed overwhelming play in the final match and won the championship by defeating Hong Jin-ho, Heo Seong-beom, and Crocodile. We met with Jang Dong-min, who won theJan 23, 2025
SPECIAL(G)I-dle‘s Minnie “Are you sad that Jeon So-yeon’s production is more well-known? Very satisfied with her solo debut” [DA:Interview]Minnie of the group (G)I-dle has released her first solo album in 7 years since her debut, and she expressed her trust in Jeon So-yeon, the team leader and chief producer. In an interview to commemorate the release of her first mini-album [HER], Minnie said, “I‘m excited and have high expectations because I’ve prepared so hard. As the members debuted solo, I thought that my turn would come someday, and I‘ve been preparing in my spare time. This is an album that I’ve been preparing since before (G)I-dle‘s contract renewal was even mentioned, and I’m happy that I‘m making my solo debut right after the contract renewal with good timing.” She continued, “I wanted to make music with the members for a long time. I wanted us to be able to work on songs in the best possible environment,” mentioning the most important part of renewing her contract with her agency Cube Entertainment, saying, “The company helped me a lot while I was preparing this solo album and listened to my opinions a lot. ThaJan 22, 2025