“You say it‘s your taste? I like it, actually” Choi Woo-shik, the reason he took on another romantic comedy [DA: Interview ①]
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]
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 “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]
‘Melo Movie’ Choi Woo-shik “♥Acting=Becoming a Job, I Became More Scary… A Lot of Emotional Burden” [DA:Interview③]
SPECIAL‘Tropic’ Jang Min-ho, the protagonist with a voice that best suits the magnificent orchestral accompaniment [DA:Chart]‘Trotpick’ Jang Min-ho, the owner of the voice that best suits the magnificent orchestra accompaniment [DA:Chart] Singer Jang Min-ho was selected as the owner of the voice that best suits the magnificent orchestra accompaniment. On the 20th, the trot star voting web service ‘Trotpick’ (trotpick) announced the results of the special vote ‘Who has the voice that best suits the magnificent orchestra accompaniment?’, held from the 13th to the 19th. According to the voting results, Jang Min-ho took first place with 244,800 points. Jang Min-ho debuted in 1997 and went through groups such as Ubis and Baram before turning into a trot singer in 2011. After a long period of obscurity, he reached his heyday in 2020 when he gained attention through TV Chosun‘s ‘Mr. Trot’. He is also active in entertainment programs, appearing in KBS2’s ‘Convenience Store Restaurant’. Jang Min-ho made a comeback in November last year with his third mini-album ‘Essay ep.3’ along with the new title song ‘Love‘s TikiJan 20, 2025
SPECIALPark Seo-jin, ‘Tropic’ Spotlight Star No. 1 [DA:Chart]Park Seo-jin, ‘Trotpick’ Spotlight Star 1st Place [DA:Chart] Singer Park Seo-jin took first place in the Trotpick Spotlight Star vote. On the 20th, the Trot Star voting web service ‘Trotpick’ (trotpick) released the results of the Spotlight vote that took place from the 13th to the 19th. According to the voting results, Park Seo-jin took first place with 84,680 points. Trotpick‘s new voting service, ‘Spotlight Star’, is a vote that allows you to shine the spotlight directly on your favorite singer. You can participate using Daily Pick and Star Pick, and an online article will be published for the singer who achieves first place every week. In addition, the four singers who ranked first in each round over the four weeks will be provided with Seodaemun Electronic Billboard support. The 17th vote will be held from the 20th to the 26th. Kim Yong-bin, Maria, Shinsung, Yoyomi, and Ji Chang-min were selected as candidates for the 17th vote. Their fans can participate in the vote using Daily PJan 20, 2025
SPECIALJin Hae-seong, ‘Tropic’ Supernova 1st place [DA:Chart]Jin Hae-seong, ‘Trotpick’ Supernova 1st Place [DA:Chart] Singer Jin Hae-seong took 1st place in the Trotpick Supernova vote. On the 20th, the trot star voting web service ‘Trotpick’ (trotpick) released the results of the Supernova vote that took place from the 13th to the 19th. According to the voting results, Jin Hae-seong took 1st place with 422,080 points. Jin Hae-seong, born in 1990, debuted in 2012 with his first album ‘Accept My Love’. He won the Male New Artist Award in the Adult Song category at the 23rd Korea Entertainment Arts Awards and went on to win the KBS Trot Survival Audition Program ‘Trot National Sports Festival’. Jin Hae-seong performed well on TV Chosun‘s ‘Mr. Trot 2’ and took 3rd place as ‘Mi(美)’. She appeared on trot variety shows such as ‘Mister Lotto’‘Santara Multara Ttanttara’ and met fans nationwide through ‘Mr. Trot 2’ Jin Seon-mi Concert. She released her new album ‘愛(ROMANCE)’ in October of last year and performed her new song ‘Love Bird’ and successfullyJan 20, 2025
SPECIALJeon Yu-jin, ‘Trotpick’ Weekly Female No. 1 [DA:Chart]Jeon Yu-jin, ‘Trotpick’ Weekly Female No. 1 [DA:Chart] Singer Jeon Yu-jin took first place in the Trotpick Weekly Voting Female Singer category. On the 20th, the Trot Star voting web service ‘Trotpick’ (trotpick) released the results of the weekly voting that took place from the 13th to the 19th. According to the voting results, Jeon Yu-jin took first place in the female singer category with 414,130 points. Born in 2006, Jeon Yu-jin came from the Pohang Beach National Song Festival and debuted in March 2020 with the digital single ‘Would You Like to Love?’. She became known as a trot prodigy after placing second in the finals of the ‘I Like Trot’ special episode of KBS2‘I Like Songs’. Jeon Yu-jin confidently won MBN‘Current King of Singers’, which ended in February of last year. While appearing on the ‘Korea-Japan Top Ten Show’ with the ‘Current King of Singers’ contestants, he is also holding the ‘2024 Current King of Singers Nationwide Tour Concert’. He met his fans through a fan meeJan 20, 2025
SPECIALLim Young-woong, ‘Tropic’ Weekly Male No. 1 [DA:Chart]Lim Young-woong, ‘Trotpick’ Weekly Male No. 1 [DA:Chart] Singer Lim Young-woong took first place in the Trotpick Weekly Voting Male Singer category. On the 20th, the trot star voting web service ‘Trotpick’ (trotpick) released the results of the weekly voting that took place from the 13th to the 19th. According to the voting results, Lim Young-woong maintained his undisputed first place in the male singer category with 1,001,380 points. Lim Young-woong opened the real ‘Lim Young-woong era’ by taking first place Jin on TV Chosun‘s ‘Tomorrow is Mr. Trot’. ‘Now Trust Me Only’ ‘HERO’ ‘My Love Like Starlight’ ‘Love Always Runs Away’ ‘Can We Meet Again’ ‘Polaroid’ ‘Do or Die’ ‘Home’ ‘Warmth’ etc. Lim Young-woong is receiving much love for his success in everything from national tours, US concerts, movies containing live performances, and reality shows. He showcased his acting skills as an actor by presenting the short film ‘In October’. Lim Young-woong will hold a press conference for a totalJan 20, 2025
SPECIALSoyul, ♥ Moon Hee-jun, fall in love again with her slender waist… I can’t believe she’s a mother [DA★]Soyul, formerly of group Crayon Pop, showed off her slim waistline. On the 19th, Soyul posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “Snow body this morning. Maintaining it after giving birth to two children.” The revealed picture shows Soyul taking a selfie in front of a mirror. Wearing a black crop top and leggings, Soyul shows off her firm abs and slim waistline. It’s hard to believe that she is a mother of two, and her slim body draws admiration from onlookers. Meanwhile, Soyul debuted as a member of Crayon Pop in 2012 and married Moon Hee-jun, formerly of group H.O.T., who is 13 years her senior, in 2017. They have a son and a daughter. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comJan 20, 2025
SPECIALTwice Momo, revealing daring underwear… Fatal sexiness [DA★]Momo of the group Twice showed off a daring underwear-exposing fashion. On the 18th, Momo posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption “M”. In the revealed picture, Momo is seen unbuttoning her shirt to reveal her underwear. Momo‘s voluptuous body and firm abs catch the eye. In the following picture, Momo is wearing a bra top and shorts, showing off her sexy charm. Meanwhile, Twice, which Momo is a part of, released their 14th mini-album ‘STRATEGY’ and the title song ‘Strategy (feat. Megan Thee Stallion)’ on December 6th. Reporter Seunghyun Kim tmdgus@donga.comJan 20, 2025
SPECIALYuna, boldly revealing her shoulder line… certified as a collarbone beauty [DA★]Singer and actress Yoona revealed her slender shoulder line. Yoona posted a picture with a star emoticon on her Instagram on the 19th. In the revealed picture, Yoona is posing in a sleeveless, stringy outfit. Yoona showed off her slender, right-angled shoulders and distinct collarbone line, drawing admiration from viewers. Meanwhile, Yoona will be appearing in the new tvN drama ‘The Tyrant‘s Chef’. ‘The Tyrant’s Chef’ is a work that depicts the story of a chef who time-slips to the past just as he rises to the top and meets the king, who is evaluated as the worst tyrant but is also the best gourmet. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comJan 20, 2025
SPECIALSmells like whiskey… Monsta X I.M, first world tour finale in Seoul ‘Strong aftertaste’ (Comprehensive) [DA:On-site]It smells like whiskey… Monsta X I.M, first world tour finale in Seoul ‘Rich Aftertaste’ (Comprehensive) [DA:On-site] It was like whiskey that had been well-aged in an oak barrel. Smooth yet full of body, spicy yet gentle. It was a moment when the experience and skills accumulated over the past 10 years finally shone. MONSTA X‘s IM, who is celebrating his 10th debut anniversary this year, has put a splendid end to his first solo tour with a performance that infused his own unique style. From the 17th to the 19th, I.M met Monbebe (fandom) by holding ‘I.M WORLD TOUR 〈Off The Beat〉 FINAL IN SEOUL (hereinafter referred to as ‘Off The Beat’) at the Olympic Handball Stadium in Songpa-gu, Seoul for three days. This performance is the encore concert of I.M’s first solo world tour that started at Jangchung Gymnasium in May of last year. Starting in Seoul, he successfully completed his first world tour in 18 cities in 10 countries including Europe, the U.S., Canada, and Asia, and is returning toJan 20, 2025
SPECIALNana, hair → outfit ‘Pink’ drastic transformation… Is this B-cut? [DA★]Nana, who is a former member of the girl group After School and is currently an actress, has released B-cut photos of her pictorial. On the afternoon of the 19th, Nana posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, “I’ll show you the B-cuts.” The photos that were released contain B-cuts of Nana’s pictorial. In the photos, Nana has transformed into a model with a pink outfit and hairdo, drawing attention. In other pictorials, she has also shot pictorials with different concepts, allowing us to get a glimpse of Nana’s various charms. Meanwhile, Nana recently appeared in Baek Ji-young’s music video, “That’s Right.” There were rumors of her dating model Chae Jong-seok, who also appeared in the music video, but Nana’s side stated, “It’s her personal life.” Reporter Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com yyynnn@donga.comJan 19, 2025
SPECIAL‘Twin Mom’ Han Groo, Straight S-Line… Top-level Flying Yoga [DA★]‘Twin mom’ Han Groo, long S-line... Top-notch flying yoga [DA★] Actress Han Groo is crazy about flying yoga. On the 17th, Han Groo posted a photo of herself exercising on her Instagram with the caption “Flying yoga, which I love the most”. In the photo, she is seen concentrating on flying yoga in tight workout clothes. She garnered admiration with her firm S-line and abs, as well as her long, lean legs. 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 drama ‘Cinderella Game’, which began airing in DecemberJan 17, 2025
SPECIALBlackpink Jennie, celebrating her birthday with a heart on her chest and a ‘Thank You’ on her butt [DA★]BLACKPINK‘s Jennie, celebrating her birthday with a heart on her chest and a ’thank you‘ on her butt [DA★] BLACKPINK’s Jennie thanked fans for their birthday wishes. On the 16th, Jennie celebrated her birthday on her Instagram and shared a ton of photos for her fans. On her birthday, she revealed behind-the-scenes photos from the production of her new album. She also asked for anticipation by writing, “COMING SOON FOR YOU ALL.” In particular, she expressed her feelings in a cheeky and lovely way by putting a heart on her chest and a ‘Thank You’ message on her outfit under her skirt. In a recent interview with Billboard, Jennie said, “I want to complete myself as a complete person as Jennie Ruby Jane,” and hinted, “You‘ll know exactly what I mean when the album comes out, but I rap here, sing here, do harmony here, and talk here, so the overall sound is something that I like all the songs because I play with various genres and elements.” Meanwhile, YG Entertainment, Jennie’s former agenJan 17, 2025
SPECIAL“Family Photo♥” How long has it been since Girls‘ Generation was all together [DA★]Girls‘ Generation has released a full group photo. On the 17th, Choi Soo-young posted a photo with a short caption saying, “Family Photo 2025” on her Instagram account. The released photo contains all eight members of Girls’ Generation. Girls‘ Generation, who are active separately and together, have been focusing on individual activities rather than full group activities for a while. However, in this photo, they have reunited after a long time and completed the photo with a concept befitting the name Girls’ Generation. The concept of this full group photo, which combines pink and white as the main colors, seems to prove that it is still Girls‘ Generation even after a long time. Excluding Im Yoon-ah and Seohyun, the six members were born in 1989, so this year is the ‘Year of the Blue Snake’, so Girls’ Generation‘s activities are expected to shine even brighter. Meanwhile, Girls’ Generation released their 15th anniversary album ‘Forever One’ in 2022. Hong Se-young, Donga.com Reporter proJan 17, 2025
SPECIALHan Ye-seul, ♥10 years younger husband and honey dripping... “2025 with you” [DA★]Actress Han Ye-seul has expressed her affection for her husband, who is 10 years younger than her. On the 16th, Han Ye-seul posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “2025 with you.” In the revealed picture, Han Ye-seul is seen spending leisurely time with her husband. The two of them smiling brightly while looking at each other catch the eye. Meanwhile, Han Ye-seul personally revealed that she was dating a boyfriend 10 years younger than her in 2021. After dating publicly for 3 years, they registered their marriage in May of last year. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comJan 17, 2025
SPECIALHan Ji-min X Lee Jun-hyuk, their faces are crazy… Visuals that make you smile [DA★]Actors Han Ji-min and Lee Joon-hyuk showed off their exciting facial chemistry. On the 17th, Han Ji-min posted several photos on her Instagram with the caption, “Tonight at 10 PM. Episode 5! My Perfect Secretary”. In the revealed photos, Han Ji-min is taking a selfie with actor Lee Joon-hyuk, who is co-starring in the drama. The handsome visuals of the two people make people smile. Meanwhile, the SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘My Perfect Secretary’, starring Han Ji-min and Lee Joon-hyuk, is a work that depicts the intimate care romance between Ji-yoon, the CEO of a headhunting company who is only good at work, and Eun-ho, the secretary who is perfect at work. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comJan 17, 2025
SPECIAL‘Return after surgery’ Go Hyun-jung, thin face + white hair… Fans are worried [DA★]Actress Go Hyun-jung shared her recent status after returning to the filming set following her surgery. On the 16th, Go Hyun-jung posted a photo on her Instagram with the caption, “It was a beautiful time.” The released photo shows Go Hyun-jung returning to the filming set. In the meantime, Go Hyun-jung’s face, which has become haggard due to weight loss, and her sparse white hair made people feel sorry. Upon seeing Go Hyun-jung’s skinny appearance after returning from surgery, fans sent messages of concern and support, such as, “Take care of your health,” “Hold on and do your best on filming,” and “It’s great to see you working again.” Recently, Go Hyun-jung did not attend the production conference for the Genie TV original drama “Namib” due to her deteriorating health. At the time, her agency said, “Her health rapidly deteriorated and she went to the emergency room. We decided not to attend the conference based on the medical team’s absolute stability opinion.” Go Hyun-jung was dischJan 17, 2025
SPECIALBae Yoon-jung, confession of procedure “Praise for looking prettier after facelift” [DA★]Choreographer Bae Yoon-jung attracted attention by revealing that she had undergone surgery to make her face prettier. On the 16th, Bae Yoon-jung posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, “The day I cut my bangs, got a thread lifting, and got a re-tweet, and met my younger siblings and they complimented me on how pretty I looked. Why am I always called the older sister?” She continued, “Thanks to you guys, I took sticker photos and had so much fun. Thank you for including me as the older sister,” expressing her gratitude for the time she spent with her acquaintances. In particular, Bae Yoon-jung explained, “I heard thread lifting hurts, but was it okay?” to a netizen‘s question, “You have to be anesthetized. It doesn’t hurt at all.” Meanwhile, Bae Yoon-jung married a non-celebrity 11 years her junior in 2019 and they have a son. Photo = Bae Yoon-jung‘s SNSJan 17, 2025
SPECIALSong Hye-kyo, ‘Single-family home’ house revealed for the first time… Huge size [DA:Issue]Actress Song Hye-kyo‘s house has been revealed for the first time, drawing attention. On the 16th, a video titled ‘Part 2! Song Ae-kyo’s vlog, not me..’ was released on the YouTube channel ‘Gyangminggyeong’. The released video contains Song Hye-kyo‘s vlog, continuing the first part. This video in particular attracted even more attention because Kang Min-kyung visited Song Hye-kyo’s house and revealed her house for the first time. Kang Min-kyung and Song Hye-kyo headed to Song Hye-kyo‘s house for a second round after eating gopchang. When Song Hye-kyo arrived home, she greeted her dog Ruby, saying, “Mommy is here,” and Kang Min-kyung also wrote, “Song Hye-kyo’s daughter” under the dog‘s name with a sense of humor. Upon arriving home, Song Hye-kyo showed Kang Min-kyung the trailer for her upcoming movie, “The Nuns,” showing her special affection for movies. Kang Min-kyung spent the night at Song Hye-kyo’s house and greeted the morning. Kang Min-kyung asked about the actress‘s routine, anJan 17, 2025
SPECIAL“When did Pilgu grow so much?” Kim Kang-hoon, 180cm... Mature boyish beauty [DA★]The recent status of child actor Kim Kang-hoon (15), who has grown up a lot, has been revealed. On the 15th, a collection of photos of Kim Kang-hoon was released on Kim Kang-hoon‘s SNS account with the caption, “180cm.” Kim Kang-hoon, who graduated from middle school this year and is now a high school student, has caught attention by showing off his mature charm and growing up rapidly. Meanwhile, Kim Kang-hoon debuted in 2013 and his representative works include tvN’s ‘Mr. Sunshine’, ‘Romance is a Bonus Book’, and ‘Hotel Del Luna’. In particular, he received much love for his role as Dong-baek‘s (Gong Hyo-jin) son Kang Pil-goo in KBS2’s ‘When the Camellia Blooms’, and won the Male Youth Acting Award at the ‘2019 KBS Drama Awards’. He also showed impressive acting as the child version of Song Joong-ki in ‘The Youngest Son’, JTBC. Last year, he appeared in Netflix‘s ‘The Fool of the End’ and Apple TV’s ‘Pachinko Season 2’. Southern = Kim Kang-hoon SNSJan 16, 2025
SPECIAL‘Diet Success’ Hye-ri, Shows Off Body in Bikini [DA★]Singer and actress Hye-ri is attracting attention by enjoying her vacation. On the afternoon of the 16th, Hye-ri posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, “Unforgettable.” In the photos that were posted, Hye-ri is enjoying her vacation by wearing a bikini, swimming on the beach and in the ocean, and taking photos. Hye-ri, who recently announced on her YouTube that she went on vacation to Amanpulo, an island in Palawan, the Philippines, for a photo shoot, has revealed photos from her vacation and is catching attention. Meanwhile, Hye-ri will be appearing in the drama “Good Competition,” which is scheduled to be released on U+ Mobile TV and U+ TV on February 10th. “Good Competition” is a mystery girl thriller about friends who reveal their desires to “Seul-gi,” who transferred to Chaehwa Girls’ High School, one of the top 1% in Korea, where a cutthroat college entrance exam competition takes place, and the suspicious death of her father, who was a member of the CSAT committee. RJan 16, 2025