“You say it‘s your taste? I like it, actually” Choi Woo-shik, the reason he took on another romantic comedy [DA: Interview ①]
Girls‘ Generation Hyoyeon, It’s Only February, Isn‘t It Cold? Wearing a Bra Top and Boldly Exposing Herself [DA★]
‘Melo Movie’ Choi Woo-shik “♥Acting=Becoming a Job, I Became More Scary… A Lot of Emotional Burden” [DA:Interview③]
Hong Sang-soo, photo time alone… ‘full-term’ Kim Min-hee, who left the country with him, did not attend [DA:Issue]
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]
‘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 “‘The Glory’ It‘s already been 2 years... A great piece of work” [DA: Interview ③]
SPECIALUhm Ji-won and Ahn Jae-wook‘s ‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’, Jude Kee’s ‘Love Actually’ Preview (Comprehensive)[DA:On-site]The weekend drama ‘Love Actually’ is about to air. KBS2‘s new weekend drama ’Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers‘ is a drama that depicts a mature family story about the five unique brothers of the Eagle Brewery, a brewery with a long history, and the eldest sister-in-law who suddenly becomes the head of the household after her husband’s sudden death just ten days after her marriage. On the 22nd, a production conference to commemorate the first broadcast of ‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’ was held. Director Choi Sang-yeol and actors Uhm Ji-won, Ahn Jae-wook, Choi Dae-chul, Kim Dong-wan, Yoon Park, Lee Seok-ki, Park Hyo-joo, and Yoo In-young attended the event. Director Choi Sang-yeol said, “I like the movie ‘Love Actually’. When I first read the script, I felt that it had a similar ending because it has various love stories. I also like the comedy genre. I‘m interested in making comedies, and I was drawn to the fact that I could direct the story of five cheerfulJan 22, 2025
SPECIALSon Ye-jin, ♥ I‘m falling for Hyun Bin again... Wearing miniskirts and smiling with eyes [DA★]Actress Son Ye-jin sent New Year‘s greetings while showing off her lovely beauty. On the 22nd, Son Ye-jin posted on her Instagram, “It was nice to meet you. I hope the new year is filled with only good things for you.” In the released photo, Son Ye-jin posed in front of an electronic billboard with her photo. Son Ye-jin created an innocent atmosphere wearing a white jacket and a black miniskirt. Son Ye-jin’s signature lovely smile catches the eye. Meanwhile, Son Ye-jin married actor Hyun Bin in 2022 and gave birth to a son in November of that year. She recently finished filming director Park Chan-wook‘s new film ‘Eoseotdae’, in which she stars with Lee Byung-hun. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comJan 22, 2025
SPECIALOttomam, in love “Timo is a no-nonsense, conservative person” [DA★]Influencer Otto Mom, who is attracting attention for her healthy and beautiful body, has admitted to being in a relationship. On the 21st, Otto Mom posted on her SNS, “Thank you for congratulating me. I want to brag about Timo, but he is the complete opposite of me.” She also said, “I will keep Timo a secret from now on, but my love story seemed like it would never happen at first, but we were able to overcome the wall with the power of love.” She then introduced her lover Timo (stage name) as, “I want to brag about him so much, but he is the complete opposite of me. I am a spectator, and Timo is a completely conservative person who is not a spectator.” She added that she would make it public someday with Timo’s permission. Meanwhile, Otto Mom is single and has a son. As an influencer and businessman, he communicates with his subscribers through various content. Photo = Otto Mom SNSJan 22, 2025
SPECIALOh Yeon-seo, innocent and sexy in a ballet outfit… even with subtle volume [DA★]Actress Oh Yeon-seo showed off her sexy charm in a ballet outfit. Oh Yeon-seo posted a photo with a heart emoticon on her Instagram on the 21st. In the released photo, Oh Yeon-seo is taking a mirror selfie in a ballet studio. Oh Yeon-seo, wearing ballet outfits in various colors such as ivory, black, and blue, caught the attention of viewers with her subtly revealed voluptuous body and firm figure. Meanwhile, Oh Yeon-seo appeared in the tvN drama ‘Player 2: War of the Conmen’, which ended in July of last year, and gave a passionate performance. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comJan 22, 2025
SPECIALPark Bo-young, bleached hair ‘drastic transformation’… What‘s going on [DA★]Actress Park Bo-young‘s drastic transformation is drawing attention. On the 21st, Park Bo-young posted several photos on her SNS without any special comments. In the released photos, Park Bo-young catches the eye with her airport fashion. Park Bo-young matched a long coat with a black hat and scarf. The most eye-catching part is Park Bo-young’s hair transformation. The bleached hair visible through the hat is a transformation that we have never seen before, drawing even more attention. Meanwhile, Park Bo-young will be appearing in Netflix‘s ‘Melo Movie’. ‘Melo Movie’ is a romance that depicts a movie-like time in which ambiguous youths who want to love and achieve their dreams find each other, become inspirations for each other, and overcome their own traumas. Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.comJan 21, 2025
SPECIAL(G)I-dle Minnie Solo Debut… ‘HER’ Showing Off Hexagonal Abilities (Comprehensive) [DA: New Song](G)I-dle Minnie makes solo debut… Shows off her hexagonal abilities with ‘HER’ (Comprehensive) [DA: New song] (G)I-dle Minnie has made a leap forward as a solo artist after 7 years of debut. She showed off her extraordinary hexagonal abilities through her new album ‘HER’, which she wrote, composed, and even showed off her acting skills. On the 21st at 6 PM, Minnie‘s solo album [HER] and the music video for the title song of the same name were released through various music sites. Minnie’s solo album [HER], which was released after a 7-year wait, contained the confident message of ‘I am my own muse’. It is an album enough to feel the musicality and new charm of Minnie as a solo artist, not just (G)I-dle‘s Minnie. Minnie directly participated in the writing and composing of all the songs, incorporating her own color into the music. BIG Naughty (Seo Dong-hyun) participated in the lyrics for the title song ‘HER’. Minnie expressed her honest inner self through various images of ‘Minnie’, suJan 21, 2025
SPECIALKim Hee-jung, walking the streets in a bikini… Powerful and sexy [DA★]Kim Hee-jung struts the streets in a bikini… Powerful and sexy [DA★] Actress Kim Hee-jung showed off her exceptionally healthy beauty. On the 20th, Kim Hee-jung revealed photos from her trip to Krabi, Thailand on her Instagram. In the photos, she struts down the streets in a purple bikini with a see-through skirt, showing off a bold style. She also shared photos taken while enjoying water sports in the ocean and a swimming pool. She showed off her sexy charm by revealing her slim body line and firm abs. Meanwhile, Kim Hee-jung met audiences last year with the movies ‘La Bang’ 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.comJan 21, 2025
SPECIALKim Tae-ri, pure and innocent bare face revealed… flawless honey skin [DA★]Actress Kim Tae-ri showed off her innocent bare face. Kim Tae-ri posted a picture on her Instagram on the 20th without any caption. The revealed picture shows Kim Tae-ri waving her hand at the camera while lying on a bed. Kim Tae-ri‘s appearance, showing off her beauty without humiliation even in a close-up selfie, catches the eye. In particular, Kim Tae-ri showed off her flawless honey skin, drawing admiration from viewers. Meanwhile, Kim Tae-ri received much love for her role as Jeong-nyeon in the tvN drama ‘Jeongnyeon’ last year, and is currently reviewing her next work. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comJan 21, 2025
SPECIALCha Eun-woo, a smile full of charm… Is it okay to be this cute? [DA★]Astro‘s Cha Eun-woo revealed his playful daily life. Cha Eun-woo posted a picture with an emoticon on his Instagram on the 20th. In the revealed picture, Cha Eun-woo is striking a playful pose in front of a department store where his picture is hanging. Cha Eun-woo caught the attention of fans by showing off his cute charm with humorous poses and expressions. Meanwhile, Cha Eun-woo is currently appearing in tvN’s ‘Living in a Three-Room House’ and filming the Netflix drama ‘The Wonderfuls’. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comJan 21, 2025
SPECIALSong Hye-kyo is so rough... ‘Black Nuns’ armed with ‘Swishful Intensity’ (Comprehensive) [DA:On-site]The movie ‘The Nuns’, which is expected to feature the powerful acting transformations of actress Song Hye-kyo, Jeon Yeo-bin, Lee Jin-wook, and Moon Woo-jin, has been unveiled. On the afternoon of the 20th, a press conference and discussion for the movie ‘The Nuns’ was held at the Megabox COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Song Hye-kyo, Jeon Yeo-bin, Lee Jin-wook, Moon Woo-jin, and director Kwon Hyuk-jae were in attendance. The movie ‘The Nuns’ is a spin-off of ‘The Priests’. ‘The Nuns’ tells the story of people who perform a forbidden ritual to save the boy Hee-jun (Moon Woo-jin) who is possessed by a powerful evil spirit. Director Kwon Hyuk-jae, who has been completely faithful to the script, said, “I knew that the production company that created ‘The Priests’ had been planning and working on the scenario for a long time. When I received the script, I was swept away and read it, it was intense. The lingering feeling from the ending was also so great,” he said. Song Hye-kyo, who leads the plaJan 20, 2025
SPECIALZerobaseone, Prince with an unexpected tone... Sweet fever of love ‘Doctor! Doctor! (Comprehensive) [DA: New song]ZEROBASEONE, unexpected tone prince… Sweet love fever ‘Doctor! Doctor! (Comprehensive) [DA: New song] Was the tone this sweet? Group ZEROBASEONE showed off a different charm with the yearning love song ‘Doctor! Doctor!’. On the 20th at 6PM, the music video and sound source of ZEROBASEONE’s 5th mini-album pre-released song ‘Doctor! Doctor!’ were released through the official music site. ‘Doctor! Doctor!’ is an easy-listening R&B ballad genre song with an addictive melody and ZEROBASEONE’s soft tone. It broke away from the powerful and dynamic concept, took away the strength, pursued a sweet and gentle feeling, and maximized its original charm. It compared the feeling of deep love experienced for the first time to a hot fever, and expressed the yearning feeling of not being able to live without love in the lyrics. It contains the message that ‘love is the only power that can ultimately heal all serious suffering’, and it is a mysterious journey of becoming addicted to love and being healJan 20, 2025
SPECIAL‘Plus Star’ Yang Joon-il, a star with a charming eye smile [DA:Chart]‘Plus Star’ Yang Joon-il, a star with a charming eye smile [DA:Chart] Singer Yang Joon-il was selected as a star with a charming eye smile. On the 20th, the star voting web service Plustar, ‘Everything About Supporting My Star’, revealed the results of the special star voting ‘Who is the star with the charming eye smile?’ that took place from the 6th to the 19th. According to the voting results, Yang Joon-il took first place with 4,541,000 silver points, approximately 56% of the votes. Lee Jun-ho (3,072,800 silver points) and Byun Woo-seok (194,400 silver points) came in second and third. Video support for Yang Joon-il will be held for seven days, from February 6th to the 12th, through the outdoor electronic billboard in Myeongdong. Meanwhile, Yang Joon-il is communicating with fans through Instagram and YouTube and is consistently carrying out performance activities. Last year, he held a concert at the end of the year and met with fans. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon of Donga.com shine2562@dJan 20, 2025
SPECIALRowoon, Plus Star Weekly Voting Overall 1st Place [DA:Chart]Rowoon, 1st place in overall Plustar weekly vote [DA:Chart] Actor Rowoon took 1st place in Plustar weekly vote. On the 20th, Plustar, a star voting web service called ‘Everything About Supporting My Star’, released the results of the weekly vote that took place from the 13th to the 19th. Among them, Rowoon recorded 3,973,910 silver points, taking 1st place not only in the actor category but also in all categories. In this episode, he was the only one to record a figure close to 4 million silver points, showing off his influence. Rowoon, who is loved by global fans, will be showing a new side of himself in this year‘s work. He was cast as Jang Si-yool, a gangster from Mapo Naru-ter, in Disney+’s first original historical drama series ‘Takryu‘. Meanwhile, all weekly votes on Plustar start anew every Monday at 10 a.m. You can participate in the vote using Silver Stars, voting tickets that are given out for free every hour. There is also a friend referral event in progress, which awards poJan 20, 2025
SPECIALRowoon-Yang Joon-il-Jannabi-BINI Sheena Plus Star 1st Place [DA:Chart]Rowoon-Yang Joon-il-Jannabi-BINI Sheena Plustar 1st place [DA:Chart] The results of the Plustar weekly vote have been revealed. On the 20th, the star voting web service Plustar, titled ‘Everything About Supporting My Star’, announced the results of the weekly vote that took place from the 13th to the 19th. According to the results, Yang Joon-il (1,044,880 silver points) took 1st place in the solo category, followed by Kang Daniel (108,000 silver points) and Solomon Lee (11,700 silver points) in 2nd and 3rd place. In particular, Yang Joon-il boasted hot popularity by taking first place for 45 consecutive weeks. In the celebrity category, 1st place went to BINI‘s Sheena (700 silver points), while 2nd and 3rd place went to BINI’s Jhoanna (50 silver points) and Mikha (30 silver points). In the actor category, Rowoon (3,973,910 silver points) took first place. 2nd place went to Kim Hye-yoon (2,821,960 silver points), and 3rd place went to Lee Jun-ho (1,236,800 silver points). While all threJan 20, 2025
SPECIAL“Role Model SKZ” JYP‘s New Boy Group Kickflip, Full of Positive Energy ‘Debut’ (Comprehensive) [DA:On-site]“Role Model SKZ” JYP‘s new boy group Kickflip, full of positive energy ‘Debut’ (Comprehensive) [DA:On-site] ‘Idol powerhouse’ JYP Entertainment has released a new boy group Kickflip for 2025. With their guaranteed skills plus a bubbly charm, Kickflip is ready to turn the world upside down, just like their group name. On the afternoon of the 20th, Kickflip held a press showcase to commemorate the release of their debut album ‘Flip it, Kick it!’ (Flip it, Kick it!) at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. After performing the title song ‘Mama Said (What are you trying to become?)’ (마마 세드) and the b-side ‘Yeah Yeah’, they participated in a Q&A session. On this day, Gye-hoon wittily shared his thoughts, saying, “It’s refreshing to debut, Gye-hoon.”It‘s really refreshing. I’ve been waiting for this moment and running forward. We‘ll show you a good side of ourselves as the seven of us are united.” K-Ju expressed his aspirations, saying, “I’m happy that we can all sing together. I can‘t beliJan 20, 2025
SPECIAL“Human Smell SF”… Bong Joon-ho X Robert Pattinson ‘Mickey 17’ Landing in Korea (Comprehensive) [DA:On-site]Robert Pattinson, who appears in director Bong Joon-ho‘s new film ‘Mickey 17’, visited Korea for the first time. He drew attention by sharing his thoughts on his first visit to Korea, as well as his unique thoughts about appearing in director Bong Joon-ho’s film. On the morning of the 20th, a preview of the film ‘Mickey 17’ and a press conference were held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Director Jun-ho and actor Robert Pattinson attended the press conference that day. Robert Pattinson was the first to greet people in Korean, saying, “Hello,” and asking, “Is my pronunciation correct?” Robert Pattinson then said, “I was surprised that he had never been to Seoul before. He could have come to promote the film, but this is his first time. I wanted to meet you all, and I wanted to meet other people too,” he said, drawing attention. Director Bong Joon-ho said, “It’s been a long time since we had an event like this,” and about “Mickey 17,” he said, “It’s a common sci-fi movieJan 20, 2025
SPECIAL‘Idol Pick’Brave Girl‘s Eunji, a variety idol who is likely to be active in variety shows [DA:Chart]‘Idol Pick’ BVB‘s Eunji, Variety Idol Likely to Be Active in Variety Shows [DA:Chart] BVB’s Eunji has been selected as an entertainment idol who will likely be active in variety shows. According to the star voting web service Idolpick on the 20th, ‘Pick My Own Idol’, BVB‘s Eunji took first place in the special vote, ‘Which entertainment idol is most likely to be active in variety shows?’. In this vote, which was held from the 13th to the 19th, BVB’s Eunji received 13,035 picks. Out of a total of 31,710 picks, BVB‘s Eunji took first place with a high voting rate of 41%. BVB’s Eunji has appeared on numerous variety shows so far, and has received much love for her witty banter and reactions. She has also shown her friendly and comfortable charm by showing her natural everyday life through her personal YouTube channel. Meanwhile, BVG, which Eunji is a part of, made a comeback on the 15th by releasing the single ‘‘LOVE 2’. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.comJan 20, 2025
SPECIALBTS Jin - GOT7 - Lee Chae Yeon - JL - BVG Girls Idol Pick Weekly 1st Place [DA:Chart]BTS Jin - GOT7 - Lee Chae Yeon - JL - BVB Girls Idol Pick Weekly 1st Place [DA:Chart] The results of the Idol Pick Weekly vote have been revealed. According to the ‘Pick My Own Idol’ star voting web service Idol Pick’ on the 20th, in the weekly vote for the second week of January, BTS Jin took first place in the male idol individual category with 75,283 picks. Jin also took first place overall with the most votes in this week‘s votes. In addition, JL (PLUUS) took first place in the international category with 41,921 picks. JL, a member of the Philippine group PLUUS, appeared on the SBS global boy group audition program ‘Universe League’, advancing to the finals. The first place in the female idol individual category was Lee Chae Yeon with 6,558 picks. In addition, GOT7 took first place in the male idol group category with 6,083 picks, and BBGIRLS took first place in the female idol group category with 1,961 picks. In the female idol group category, BBGIRLS took first place for 59 conseJan 20, 2025
SPECIALTwice Jihyo, ♥Yoon Sungbin will fall in love again…Firm swimsuit figure [DA★]Jihyo of the group Twice showed off her solid swimsuit figure. On the 19th, Jihyo posted on her Instagram, “End of Hawaii photos.” In the photos she shared, Jihyo is posing in various poses with a Hawaiian beach in the background. Her solid body line that gives off a healthy vibe and Jihyo’s comfortable expression as she enjoys her vacation catch the eye. Last year, Jihyo was embroiled in dating rumors with former skeleton athlete Yoon Seongbin, but instead of denying it, she took the stance of “unable to confirm private life,” effectively admitting to the relationship. In addition, the group Twice that Jihyo is a part of will appear as special guests at the British band Coldplay’s concert in Korea, “Coldplay [Music Of The Spheres World Tour],” to be held at Goyang Stadium in Gyeonggi Province in April. Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.comJan 20, 2025
SPECIALShin Seung-tae - Yang Ji-won ‘Trotpick’ The TOP 2 protagonists of the Trot King [DA:Chart]Shin Seung-tae and Yang Ji-won, the top 2 candidates for the Trotpick Trot King title [DA:Chart] Singers Shin Seung-tae and Yang Ji-won took 1st and 2nd place respectively in the ‘Trotpick’ special vote. On the 20th, the trot star voting web service ‘Trotpick’ (trotpick) announced the results of the special vote ‘Who will be the winner of the Trotpick Trot King title?’, which was held from the 6th to the 16th. According to the voting results, Shin Seung-tae and Yang Ji-won took 1st and 2nd place respectively, scoring 91,830 points and 85,900 points. Accordingly, Shin Seung-tae, who took 1st place in the vote, will receive a Dong-A Ilbo advertisement as a reward on the 31st. In addition, cheering videos of Shin Seung-tae and Yang Ji-won will be broadcast together in one video on the Seodaemun electronic billboard for three days from February 3rd to 5th. Meanwhile, trot stars Shin Seung-tae and Yang Ji-won, who are in their new heyday, are actively promoting. First, Shin Seung-tae held aJan 20, 2025