‘Hyperknife’ Park Eun-bin “30 years since debut? Seems like I chose the right actor” [DA : Interview ③]
‘Hyperknife’ Park Eun-bin “I did evil deeds to my heart’s content…I was crazy throughout filming” [DA : Interview ①]
Lee Kyung-kyu and Park Na-rae also acknowledge it… Chun-bong and Cheom-ji are not fathers, but ‘comedian Song Ha-bin’ [DA : Interview ①]
Yoo Young-jae, Sunwoo Eun-sook’s older sister admits to forcibly molesting her “Wrong judgment…” [DA : Issue]
Chaebol 2nd Generation Lee Philip ♥ Park Hyun-sun, 2nd Daughter’s First Birthday Party…Different Class[DA ★]
SPECIAL‘Duel’ Lee Byung-hun “Cho Hoon-hyun Defeat, Do You Feel the Same as Prime Minister Byun Yo-han?” [DA:Interview②]In the movie ‘Match’, Lee Byung-hun talked about the process of expressing the emotions of Cho Hoon-hyun. On the afternoon of the 21st, Lee Byung-hun had an interview for the movie ‘Match’ at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, and met with Donga.com to talk about the movie. On this day, Lee Byung-hun recalled the scene in ‘Match’ where Cho Hoon-hyun loses to Lee Chang-ho for the first time and said, “I thought that would be the most core emotion in this movie. There must have been some embarrassment, and when I actually met Cho for the first time, I heard him say, ‘I never thought I would lose’. I tried to act out that situation. I thought that even the emotions of running away from that place and staring blankly into space were the core of this movie. That‘s why I wasn’t satisfied even though I kept acting, and I wondered if what I was doing was right. Even a few days after filming, we talked about filming again. “I thought it was the most important part, so I got greedy,” heMar 21, 2025
SPECIAL‘Duel’ Lee Byung-hun “Yoo Ah-in, it‘ll be hard... I hope you don’t get hurt” [DA:Interview①]Lee Byung-hun of the movie ‘Giveaway’ mentioned actor Yoo Ah-in. On the afternoon of the 21st, Lee Byung-hun met with Donga.com for an interview for the movie ‘Giveaway’ at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, and talked about the movie. On this day, Lee Byung-hun said about ‘Giveaway’, whose release was uncertain due to Yoo Ah-in‘s drug use allegations, finally being released, “I get nervous every time it’s released, but I was so excited. I think it‘s because of the twists and turns, but I was happy that the audience was finally able to see the movie. It was a great moment. I’ll feel that feeling again when it‘s actually released, but it’s definitely meaningful for people who make movies to show it on the screen.” He added, “At first, I didn‘t know if it would be released in theaters or on OTT, but I made it thinking it would be released in theaters. That’s why the decision was made to do it on Netflix, but then we came back to the starting point. I‘m personally so excited. IfMar 21, 2025
SPECIALRise Anton‘s birthday today (21st)... Idol Pick Event Star [DA:Chart]Rise Anton‘s birthday is today (21st)... Idol Pick event protagonist [DA:Chart] Rise Anton is receiving a birthday event. According to the star voting web service Idol Pick, which aired on the 21st, Rise Anton was selected as the event protagonist in a special vote for those with birthdays in March. The related voting was held from the 10th to the 19th 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 Seodaemun Station billboard in Seoul. ▲ If 100,000 picks are achieved, the 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, an advertisement on the outdoor LED billboard in Myeongdong, Seoul for 7 days will be received. As a result of the voting, Rise Anton received 226,758 picks. Accordingly, in addition to the Idol Pick appMar 21, 2025
SPECIAL“I‘m just going to let you go” Apink’s Kim Nam-joo, surprise bikini figure [DA★]“I‘m going to stop letting you go” Apink’s Kim Nam-joo shows off her bikini figure. On the 18th, Kim Nam-joo posted several photos from her Singapore trip on her Instagram with the caption “I‘m going to stop letting you go, Singapore”. In the photos, she shows off her great fashion sense, leaving certification shots at her travel destinations and enjoying her leisurely time in various swimsuits. She showed off her solid body line and healthy beauty without an ounce of fat, showing off her confident force. Meanwhile, Kim Nam-joo released her second solo single album ‘BAD’ in April of last year and promoted with the title song of the same name. The album is Kim Nam-joo’s first solo single album in four years, and she actively participated in the overall production process from concept planning. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.comMar 20, 2025
SPECIAL‘Bangjalal’ Kwak Pa-won, World Travel + Into the Earth Theme Park... Spectacular ‘Earth Marble 3’ (Comprehensive) [DA:On-site]‘Bangjal-al’ Kwak Pa-won, World Travel + Into the Earth Theme Park… Spectacular ‘Earth Marble 3’ (Comprehensive) [DA:On-site] The dice have been cast again for ‘Kwak Pa-won (Kwak Tube, Pani Bottle, Wonji)’. The real-life version of Blue Marble, ‘Earth Marble World Travel’, which takes place on a gigantic Earth, has returned with Season 3. The travel partner system introduced in Season 2 will be back this time, and various elements of a special theme park concept have been added, raising expectations for greater fun and chemistry. The production conference for the ENA entertainment show ‘Earth Marble World Travel 3’ was held at Shocking K-Pop Center in Mapo-gu, Seoul at 11 am on the 20th. The event was attended by PD Kim Tae-ho, PD Kim Hoon-beom, and travel YouTubers Panibottle, Wonji, and Kwaktube. On this day, Panibottle said, “I didn‘t know I would make it to Season 3, but I think I will say the same thing in Season 4,” and said, “The results were good last season, so I hope we can hMar 20, 2025
SPECIALStray Kids Hyunjin‘s birthday today (20th)... Idol Pick Event Star [DA:Chart]Stray Kids‘ Hyunjin’s birthday is today (20th)... Idol Pick event protagonist [DA:Chart] Stray Kids‘ Hyunjin is receiving a birthday event. According to the star voting web service Idolpick on the 20th, ‘Pick My Own Idol’, Stray Kids’ Hyunjin was selected as the event protagonist in a special vote for those with birthdays in March. The related voting was held from the 10th to the 19th 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 Seodaemun Station electronic billboard 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, an advertisement on the outdoor LED electronic billboard in Myeongdong, Seoul for 7 days will be received. As a result of the voting, Stray Kids’ HyuMar 20, 2025
SPECIALA true story more cinematic than a movie, ‘The Showdown’, Lee Byung-hun is possessed again (Comprehensive) [DA:On-site]Actor Lee Byung-hun‘s possessed acting was properly displayed on the screen this time as well. Lee Byung-hun’s acting transformation from Lee Byung-hun to Cho Hoon-hyun perfectly completed the movie ‘Match’. In particular, it draws attention for telling a true story that is more cinematic than the movie itself, with a story that can draw the audience‘s immersion with the theme of Baduk as the background. ‘Match’, which took a gamble of having a theatrical release due to actor Yoo Ah-in’s drug charges, has finally been released for the first time. On the afternoon of the 19th, a press conference for the movie ‘Match’ was held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Actors Lee Byung-hun, Ko Chang-seok, Hyun Bong-sik, Moon Jung-hee, Jo Woo-jin, and director Kim Hyung-joo attended the press conference that day. On that day, Lee Byung-hun talked about filming ‘Match’, saying, “When I first read the script and watched various documentaries, I couldn‘t believe that such a dramatic evMar 19, 2025
SPECIAL‘151cm’ Min Do-hee‘s surprise bikini... firm abs + zero fat ‘Awesome’ [DA★]‘151cm’ Min Do-hee‘s surprise bikini... firm abs + zero fat ‘Amazing’ [DA★] Actress Min Do-hee showed off her wonderful bikini figure. On the morning of the 19th, Min Do-hee posted several photos on her Instagram with the caption “1 workout a day. 1 swim a day. And eating and sleeping better than ever”. In the photos, she is wearing workout clothes and concentrating on working out at the gym, while also showing off her body line in a bikini. Her S-line, which she completed through thorough self-management, is impressive. She aroused envy by revealing her waistline without an ounce of fat and firm abs. At this, fellow celebrities commented with admiration, “She must have a Balinese constitution,” and others showed strong reactions, saying, “She’s so pretty.” Former member of girl group Twice, Min Do-hee turned to acting and received much love for her role as ‘Jo Yoon-jin’ in tvN‘s ‘Reply 1994’ (2013). She appeared in JTBC’s ‘My ID is Gangnam Beauty’, JTBC‘s ‘Clean with Passion for Now’,Mar 19, 2025
SPECIALSon Na-eun, shakes off the blackmail damage… Bikini that looks like it’s about to fall [DA★]Actress Son Na-eun showed off her slim bikini figure. On the 19th, Son Na-eun posted several recent photos with the beach in the background on her Instagram. In the photos, Son Na-eun shows off her slim body in a bikini. She added practicality by wearing beachwear on her bottoms, and emphasized her cuteness with her slim butt. Son Na-eun confessed that her personal cell phone was hacked in February and she was receiving threats and demands for money from the hacker, and announced her position of ‘legal response’ with her agency YG Entertainment. Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com Reporter jhj@donga.comMar 19, 2025
SPECIAL“First comeback thrilling” Dragon Pony‘s growing popularity, powerful ‘Not Out’ with autobiographical story (comprehensive)[DA:On-site]“Excited about our first comeback” Dragon Pony, growing up, powerfully returns with ‘Not Out’ (Comprehensive)[DA:On-site] Dragon Pony, a band affiliated with Antenna, has made their first comeback with a more mature look. On the afternoon of the 19th, Dragon Pony‘s second mini-album ‘Not Out’ release commemorative showcase was held at Yes24 Wonderlock Hall in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. On this day, Dragon Pony performed the main title song ‘Not Out’ and the sub-title song ‘NEVER’ and participated in a Q&A session with the press. On this day, Go Kang-hoon said, “I feel pressured and nervous, but I will work hard to show you an improved side of myself”. Ahn Tae-gyu said, “Some time has passed since our first ‘POP UP’, and we are back with our second album ‘Not Out’. He said, “It doesn’t feel real yet, but I will try to show you a good side of myself,” and Pyeon Seong-hyeon said, “I have waited for today. I am so happy and excited that my second album can be released to the world.” Regarding thMar 19, 2025
SPECIALSon Ye-jin leaning on ‘♥Hyun Bin’, a beautiful couple‘s spring date [DA★]Actress Son Ye-jin revealed recent photos of herself enjoying a sweet date with her husband Hyun Bin. On the 18th, Son Ye-jin posted several photos on her SNS account without any special comments. Son Ye-jin was wearing a stylish yet comfortable outfit and a white hat, showing off her happy appearance. In particular, she caught people‘s attention by linking arms and leaning against a man who is assumed to be Hyun Bin(?), although his face is covered. Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin got married in March 2022 and had a son in November of the same year. Son Ye-jin will appear with Lee Byung-hun in director Park Chan-wook’s new film ‘Inevitably’. Photo = Son Ye-jin‘s SNSMar 19, 2025
SPECIALRise Eunseok‘s birthday is today (19th)... Idol Pick Event Star [DA:Chart]Rise Eunseok‘s birthday is today (19th)... Idol Pick event protagonist [DA:Chart] Rise (RIIZE) Eunseok is receiving a birthday event. According to the star voting web service Idol Pick on the 19th, ‘Pick My Own Idol’ Rise Eunseok was selected as the event protagonist in a special vote for those with birthdays in March. The related voting was held from the 10th to the 19th 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 Seodaemun Station electronic billboard 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 voting, Rise Eunseok achieved 40,000 picksMar 19, 2025
SPECIALJeong Dong-won‘s birthday today (19th)... Tropic Event Star [DA:Chart]Jeong Dong-won‘s birthday is today (19th)... Trotpick event protagonist [DA:Chart] Singer Jeong Dong-won is receiving a Trotpick birthday event. According to Trotpick, a service that supports people who love trot culture, Jeong Dong-won was selected as the event protagonist in a special vote for those born in March. This vote was held from the 12th to the 18th of last month. A characteristic of Trotpick’s birthday event is that support is provided in stages depending on the number of votes. According to the Trotpick vote, Jeong Dong-won achieved 400% with 200,000 points out of 50,000 points. Accordingly, he will receive a pop-up congratulations and article in the Trotpick app, as well as support on the Myeongdong electronic billboard for a week from March 17th to 23rd, his birthday week. Meanwhile, Jeong Dong-won made a comeback on the 13th by releasing his second full-length album, ‘Gift of Long Legs’. This new album is the first full-length album in three years since the release of ‘Mar 19, 2025
SPECIALNana, the third eye revealed without a bra… I forced myself to meet her [DA★]Actress Nana has drawn attention by going braless. On the 18th, Nana posted on her Instagram, “Coming soon.” In the photo she shared, Nana is standing blankly in a white one-piece dress without any underwear. Her two third eyes steal the spotlight, while in another photo, she is wearing underwear, but her slim and toned body line is completely revealed by the see-through fabric. She is lying on a bed wearing only a bra top and staring off into space, creating a decadent atmosphere. Nana stared at Lee Min-ho, Ahn Hyo-seop, Chae Soo-bin, Shin Seung-ho, and Jisoo in the movie “Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint” and is scheduled to meet the audience this summer. Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.comMar 18, 2025
SPECIAL‘Congenital Immune Disease’ Kim Yoon-ah Goes to the Hospital “Auxiliary Battery Day” [DA★]‘Congenital Immune Disease’ Kim Yoon-ah Visits Hospital “Spare Battery Day” [DA★] Jaurim‘s Kim Yoon-ah visited the hospital. On the 17th, Kim Yoon-ah posted a photo taken in bed while receiving an IV drip on her SNS story. She shared her recent status while receiving treatment with the caption “20250314 Spare Battery Day”. Kim Yoon-ah confessed to suffering from the aftereffects of cerebral palsy in the ‘Sebashi Lecture’ video released in July of last year. She revealed that she has a congenital immunodeficiency and confessed that she suffered from cerebral palsy while working on her album in 2011. Kim Yoon-ah said, “At that time, my senses of smell, taste, hearing, pain, hot and cold sensations, my face, upper body muscles, and even the vagus nerve were all affected and had problems. Due to the aftereffects of the cerebral palsy, some of my functions are still not recovering properly. She also said, “I still have a vocal disorder, but I am suppressing it with force,” and is receivingMar 18, 2025
SPECIALKim Hee-jung, great thigh muscles… Envious of extraordinary health [DA★]Kim Hee-jung, great firm thigh muscles… Envious of her exceptionally healthy beauty [DA★] Actress Kim Hee-jung showed off her exceptionally healthy beauty. On the 16th, Kim Hee-jung posted several photos from her Bali trip on her Instagram with the caption, “I miss you, Bali”. In the photos, she is posing confidently in the swimming pool of her accommodation, which is in harmony with nature. She showed off her healthy body line wearing beachwear with colorful patterns. She stimulated the desire to diet in those who saw her wonderful muscular body, which she completed through various exercises. Meanwhile, Kim Hee-jung met the audience through the movies ‘Labang’ and ‘The Glory of the Family: Returns’, and was active in the SBS women‘s soccer variety show ‘Goal-scoring Girls’. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.comMar 18, 2025
SPECIALLike Rihanna-Jennie… STAYC, Putting Down Teen Fresh and Boldly Shedding [DA: Interview] (Comprehensive)‘I‘m not the me you knew before, Brand New Sound♬’. Somehow I feel like I have to sing Girls’ Generation‘s ‘Oh!’. STAYC, who have been showing off their bright and refreshing charms under the guise of ‘Healing Idols’ ‘Teen Fresh’, have returned with a completely new look. Zero humor. They have ‘dared’, becoming colder, sharper, and more solid. What on earth has happened to them in the past 5 months? “We wanted to boldly show a new side of ourselves. The vocals, performance, costumes, and even facial expressions have all changed. We took on the challenge with the mindset of ‘It has to be bold enough to surprise people’.”It started with the company’s suggestion. The right time would be 2025, 5 years after their debut, when all the members would be in their 20s. At the crossroads of choice, STAYC jumped in with their whole body. There was concern that we would lose our existing ‘healing idol’ image, but we confessed that our curiosity and sense of challenge that “it would be fun” was greaMar 18, 2025
SPECIAL‘Plustar’ Kim Hye-yoon, a star who fits well with the romance genre [DA:Chart]‘Plustar’ Kim Hye Yoon, a star that suits the romance genre well [DA:Chart]Actress Kim Hye Yoon was selected as a star that suits the romance genre well.On the 17th, the ‘Everything About My Star Support’ star voting web service Plustar announced the results of the special vote ‘Which star suits the romance genre well?’.According to the voting results, Kim Hye Yoon took first place overall with 11,987,750 silver points. Byun Woo Seok (10,562,250 silver points) took second place, and Rowoon (508,Mar 17, 2025
SPECIALKim Hye-yoon, Plustar Weekly Voting Overall 1st Place [DA:Chart]Kim Hye-yoon, 1st place in Plustar weekly voting [DA:Chart]Actress Kim Hye-yoon took 1st place in Plustar‘s weekly voting.On the 17th, Plustar, a star voting web service for ‘Everything About Supporting My Star’, released the results of the weekly voting that took place from the 10th to the 16th.Among them, Kim Hye-yoon recorded 3,549,070 silver points, taking 1st place not only in the actor category but also in all categories. Kim Hye-yoon, who has been ranked 1st place in the overall star cateMar 17, 2025
SPECIALKim Hye Yoon - Yang Joon Il - Jannabi - BINI Jhoanna Plustar 1st Place [DA:Chart]Kim Hye-yoon - Yang Joon-il - Jannabi - BINI Jhoanna 1st Place on Plustar [DA:Chart]The results of the Plustar weekly vote have been revealed.On the 17th, the star voting web service Plustar, titled ‘Everything About Supporting My Star’, announced the results of the weekly vote that took place from the 10th to the 16th.Accordingly, Yang Joon-il (1,204,000 silver points) took 1st place in the solo category, followed by Kang Daniel (96,270 silver points) and Lee Solomon (16,000 silver points) in 2Mar 17, 2025