‘Hyperknife’ Park Eun-bin “I did evil deeds to my heart’s content…I was crazy throughout filming” [DA : Interview ①]
Tears from Gian84 → ‘Employee’ Jin X Ji Ye-eun, Really ‘Amazing Gianjang’ (Comprehensive)[DA : On-site]
Medical Issues, Food Fantasy ‘Unsuljeon’, “Please View It as a Growth Narrative” (Comprehensive)[DA : On-site]
Chaebol 2nd Generation Lee Philip ♥ Park Hyun-sun, 2nd Daughter’s First Birthday Party…Different Class[DA ★]
43-year-old Song Hye-kyo, perfect even with a shocking short haircut… ‘The most powerful beauty’ who doesn’t care about style[DAY Cut]
‘Hyperknife’ Park Eun-bin “30 years since debut? Seems like I chose the right actor” [DA : Interview ③]
SPECIALDAY6 Young K, Feeling Good… Sexy + Dandy ‘Glasses K’[DAY Cut]DAY6 Young K, Feeling Good… Sexy + Dandy ‘Glasses K’[DAY CUT] DAY6 Young K’s eyewear pictorial has been revealed. Recently, fashion accessory brand RECLOW sequentially released eyewear pictorials featuring DAY6’s Young K through their official SNS and homepage. In the photos, Young K wears various eyewear ranging from chic rimless glasses to stylish sunglasses to suit the mood. He shows off his sharp jawline, giving off a sexy vibe, while he also creates a dandy and warm atmosphere with the strawberry tart. Each cut of the sensational pictorial received a hot response from fans. Meanwhile, DAY6, which Young K is a part of, will hold the ‘DAY6 3RD WORLD TOUR 〈 FOREVER YOUNG 〉 FINALE in SEOUL’ for a total of 6 days from May 9th to 11th and 16th to 18th and enter KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul alone. This performance will open KSPO DOME 360 degrees.Apr 10, 2025
SPECIALJeon So-mi, barely covered up… ultra mini dress with missing back[DA ★]Jeon So-mi, barely covered up… Ultra-mini dress with missing back panel[DA ★] Singer Jeon So-mi showed off her provocative figure. Jeon So-mi posted several photos taken during an event in Italy on her Instagram early on the 10th. In the photos, she confidently posed in a backless ultra-mini black dress. Jeon So-mi, who showed off her smooth back line and slender legs without an ounce of fat, gave off a more mature vibe. Meanwhile, Jeon So-mi is appearing in the new JTBC entertainment show ‘Street Food Vendor’, which first aired on the 8th. ‘Street Food Vendor’ is a cooking show that depicts the pioneering of a new world of Korean food by actors Ryu Soo-young and chef Fabri riding a ‘food bike’, a mobile kitchen with no walls or roofs, on the streets of Spain. In the first episode, Jeon So-mi not only showed off her excellent foreign language skills, but also played an active role as a multi-player in cooking, serving, and customer service. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon com Donga.com shine25Apr 10, 2025
SPECIAL‘Drunken body abandoned’ Jo Hyeong-gi “XX XXs, kids only pros…” Current status revealed[DA : Issue]The current status of broadcaster Jo Hyung-ki, who suspended his broadcast activities due to charges of a drunk driving hit-and-run accident and corpse abandonment, has been revealed. Last December, a video titled “Talent Yeonwoohoe Artist’s Year-End Party Jo Hyung-ki” was released on the YouTube channel “Smile Performance Group.” The video belatedly garnered attention. In the video, Jo Hyung-ki said, “Nice to meet you,” and added, “I came here last year for kkakdugi, and this is my second time for bachelor kimchi. When I came here, I think the atmosphere this year is better than last year.” Jo Hyung-ki then said, “In fact, the opportunities to appear on TV are decreasing, and even though those people don’t receive much attention, it’s great to see them always think of it as their calling and work hard without being discouraged, and it’s touching.” Cho Hyung-ki said, “There is a song among our children’s songs called ‘I wish I was on TV ‘, but now it is not a children’ s song but our sApr 10, 2025
SPECIAL‘Bad Romance’ Shin Min-a “Production Presentation Outfit Spoiler? It Wasn’t Intentional”[DA : Interview ③]Actress Shin Min-a shared her thoughts on working with various actors in ‘Evil Romance’. Shin Min-a met with Donga.com for an interview on the Netflix series ‘Evil Romance’ at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 9th and talked about the work. When asked who the worst character in this work was, Shin Min-a answered, “It’s hard to decide who is better. No matter what, I think the loan shark who went after my father’s insurance money is unforgivable. You can’t beat a loan shark.” When asked if she had any regrets about playing a non-evil character in ‘Evil Romance’, she said, “I was offered this work, so the story the lead actor tells was appealing. I think it was a good experience rather than a regret. I want to try playing a villain that we think of. Like the character in ‘Evil Romance’, I want to try playing a villain like that if I get the chance.” In particular, regarding Shin Min-a, who was the only actor to wear white at the production prApr 10, 2025
SPECIAL‘Bad Romance’ Shin Min-a “Park Hae-soo, different from the character… he’s like an angel”[DA : Interview②]‘Evil Romance’ Shin Min-a explained the character she played in this production. Shin Min-a met with Donga.com for an interview for the Netflix series ‘Evil Romance’ at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 9th and talked about the production. On this day, Shin Min-a was asked if she felt any pressure about the many characters with various strong personalities in this production, and she said, “Isn’t the appearance too scary? And all the actors finished filming their parts, and I joined in the latter half. I watched it after finishing all the stories. So before going to the filming set, I felt nervous because I thought everyone would be too familiar. Park Hae-soo appeared like that, but he was such an angel. Kim Nam-gil was the same. There was a sense of intimacy. So fortunately, the nervousness was okay after the first filming. However, I kept thinking that I had to work hard.” When asked if she referenced ‘Evil Romance’, which is based on theApr 10, 2025
SPECIAL‘Bad Romance’ Shin Min-a “Although the amount of screen time wasn’t much…the script was fun”[DA : Interview ①]Shin Min-a of ‘Evil Romance’ revealed the reason she chose the work. Shin Min-a met with Donga.com for an interview for the Netflix series ‘Evil Romance’ at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 9th and talked about the work. When asked why she chose ‘Evil Romance’ on this day, Shin Min-a said, “The script was so fun. The tension of not knowing where the story would go and what kind of story it would unfold was refreshing. I came later, and it was true that it was burdensome because of my position. Nevertheless, when I was offered the role, I thought that there would be something I wanted, such as the image I have.” She continued, “The script was revised a lot, and some of it was revised so that the lead actress would move more actively. Since the lead actress is the victim, there was a common opinion that we should not give her the catharsis that ‘Evil Romance’ has. Since I was also involved in the revision process, I think the director was moApr 10, 2025
SPECIAL‘Misuda’ Eva Popiel, Surprising Current Status After 20 Years… “Thank You for Your Support” Acquired Korean Citizenship[DA ★]Broadcaster Eva Popiel has acquired Korean citizenship. On the 9th, Eva Popiel posted on her Instagram story a photo of a portion of a message from the Ministry of Justice’s Nationality Division stating that she had passed the naturalization interview, along with the caption, “Thank you for your support.” She also drew attention by using Yoon Do-hyun Band’s “Aegukga” as background music. Previously, Eva Popiel revealed that she had submitted documents to acquire Korean citizenship 20 years after coming to Korea in 2005. Eva Popiel is a British broadcaster born to a British father and a Japanese mother. She became known in 2006 when she appeared on SBS “Super Junior’s Full House.” She later became a broadcaster who received national attention through KBS2’s “Chatter of Beauties.” They married a Korean man in 2010 and have two sons. Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga. comApr 09, 2025
SPECIAL‘♥10 years younger Im Hyun-tae’ Lady Jane, D-line holding twins… Amazing[DA ★]Singer Lady Jane revealed the recent status of her twin pregnancy. On the 9th, Lady Jane posted on her Instagram, “Today is the 25th week. My belly is now quite heavy,” and “I hurriedly went to Seongsu-dong for lunch and also had a cream latte that I would regret missing today. Oh, I’m out of breath.” In the photo she shared, Lady Jane’s D-line holding her twins catches the eye. A comfortable atmosphere can be felt in her dating her husband, Lim Hyun-tae. Lady Jane has been active as a ‘national crush’ on numerous entertainment programs and has received much love. She married actor Lim Hyun-tae, who is 10 years younger than her, in 2023 and became pregnant with twins after three rounds of IVF. Reporter Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com jhj@donga. comApr 09, 2025
SPECIALKim Ok-bin and Chae Seo-jin, dancing in bikinis… Sleek bodies ‘superior’[DA ★]Actresses Kim Ok-bin and Chae Seo-jin showed off their superior bikini figures. On the 8th, Kim Ok-bin and Chae Seo-jin posted a video and the caption, “If you take a reel shot with a freediving instructor and trainees, this is how those who like water play before entering the ocean. A reel shot with mermaids.” In the video, sisters Kim Ok-bin and Chae Seo-jin are dancing freely in bikinis that reveal their smooth bodies without an ounce of fat before diving. The exciting atmosphere can be felt even off-screen. Kim Ok-bin is currently appearing on SBS entertainment show “Jungle Bob 2 - Peruvian Bob, Caribbean Bob,” and Chae Seo-jin married a non-celebrity in April of last year. Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga. comApr 09, 2025
SPECIALGo Ah-sung, wrinkles and rapid aging ‘surprise’ … almost unrecognizable[DA ★]Actress Ko Ah-sung revealed a picture of herself aged 10 years. On the 9th, Ko Ah-sung posted a picture of herself 10 years from now, created using AI, on her Instagram story. Ko Ah-sung asked the AI to “change me to how I look 10 years from now” along with a selfie of herself. A picture of her smiling with her hand on her shoulder. The AI caught people’s attention by showing a picture of Ko Ah-sung in her 40s, showing her nasolabial folds and multiple forehead wrinkles. Ko Ah-sung is currently appearing on tvN entertainment show “Edward Lee’s Country Cook” and will meet the audience this year with the movie “Pavane.” “Pavane” is the first melodrama film by director Lee Jong-pil, who also directed “Samjin Group English TOEIC Class” and “Escape.” It tells the story of three people who couldn’t even love themselves facing life and love as they shed light on each other. Ko Ah-sung will be acting with Byun Yo-han and Moon Sang-min. Reporter Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com jhj@donga. comApr 09, 2025
SPECIALLee Chae-young Bikini, Happy Pig? What’s the fattening!! “Please look at me because I’m in my 40s”[DA ★]Lee Chae-young bikini, a happy pig? What’s with the weight gain!! “I’m in my 40s, so let me see you”[DA ★] Actress Lee Chae-young did a self-diss that borders on deception(?). On the 9th, Lee Chae-young posted a picture on her Instagram with the joking comment, “Happy pig. I’m in my 40s in 20 days, so let me see you. You’ll experience something like this once in your life.” The picture shows Lee Chae-young lying on a sunbed wearing a black bikini with a low neckline. Lee Chae-young showed off her exceptionally healthy beauty, revealing her glamorous body line. Although she dissed herself by calling herself a ‘happy pig’, she aroused envy with her slender shoulder line and slim waist. Meanwhile, Lee Chae-young appeared in the dramas ‘Secret Woman’ and ‘Family’ and the movie ‘Punggi’ last year, and was active in various entertainment programs such as ‘Even One Year Younger’ and ‘Her Who Kicks the Ball - Expansion of the Worldview’. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon com Donga.com shine2562@dongaApr 09, 2025
SPECIALNew girl group HITZZY’s Hyerin and Vivi, full of refreshing fruits[DAY Cut]HITGS, who heralded the ‘5th generation super rookie’, caught the eye with their refreshing visuals. HITGS posted the second concept photos and video for their first single album ‘Things we love : H’ through their official SNS on the 7th and 8th. First, Hyelin and Vivi’s content was revealed, and the refreshing mood different from the previous version caught the eye. Both of them also completed clear and lovely visuals that match their images, blending in with the blue sea and fresh flowers. In the photos and video, Hyelin showed off her refreshing charm with the beach in the background. She added a mysterious atmosphere by applying mysterious pastel-colored eye makeup to her clean and transparent skin. Vivi then caught the eye with her refreshing visuals. She added cute charm with her lively short hair and colorful rain boots, and showed the innocence of a teenage girl with her lively energy and expressions. HITGS is the first girl group launched by H Music Entertainment(CEO Kim Kang-Apr 09, 2025
SPECIAL‘Waterbomb Goddess’ Kwon Eun-bi, dizzying back… ‘Intense’ tight corset feel[DAY Cut]‘Waterbomb Goddess’ Kwon Eun-bi, dizzying rear view… Tight corset feel ‘intense’[DAY CUT] Singer Kwon Eun-bi revealed her deadly rear view. On the 9th at midnight, her agency Woollim Entertainment released the third concept photo of Kwon Eun-bi’s new digital single ‘Hello Stranger’ through the official SNS. The image captured Kwon Eun-bi’s sensual self-illuminating visual posing in a red velvet outfit under the dark night sky. She stares at the screen with eyes that fall in like a black hole, and then shows off her dizzying yet elegant rear view with a pose looking back. With her transformation into a short hair, she added to the anticipation for her new album with her sophisticated visuals and deeper charisma. Kwon Eun-bi’s new song is her first in about three months since the digital single ‘눈이 와(Feat. Coogie)’ that kicked off the new year in January. Eunbi Kwon, who colored the past winter with warm emotions, announced a sexy and captivating aura that has changed 180 degrees throughApr 09, 2025
SPECIALIrene, who is about to get married, reveals her new home[DA ★]Model Irene expressed her excitement about remodeling her new home ahead of her wedding. On the 8th, Irene posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, “Remodeling of the new home has begun.” Irene showed off her happiness with a bright face and various poses in the house where all the interior walls have been torn down. The appearance of her future groom, who exudes a warm charm, was also revealed, drawing attention. Actress Lee Si-young sympathized with Irene’s excitement by leaving a comment saying, “Oh my, this is the most exciting time.” Meanwhile, Irene is currently working as a model and influencer, and has been active in various entertainment programs. She will be getting married to a non-celebrity lover on May 23. Photo = Irene SNSApr 09, 2025
SPECIALDahae Lee and Seven, Separated after 2 Years of Marriage “Being Busy and Separated from Life…”[DA : Issue]Actress Lee Da-hae and singer Seven have honestly confessed their feelings about their daily lives apart. On the 8th, a video titled ‘The 2nd Hangzhou Vlog of the Heaven Couple’ was released on the YouTube channel ‘1+1=Lee Da-hae’. The released video depicts Seven and Lee Da-hae’s Hangzhou travelogue. The two enjoyed dates such as visiting famous restaurants in Hangzhou and enjoying food. On this day, Lee Da-hae said, “You came to China this time. You came often this year. You saw various sides of me, and then suddenly I got really busy and we were apart for a while.” Then, she asked Seven, “And you took time out of your busy schedule to see me, waited for me, and did things with me all the time, so suddenly your life changed and you got married, but you didn’t have time to enjoy your honeymoon and so many changes happened all of a sudden. How was it?” Seven said, “But it was so much fun to come and go like this when I had time,” and “I don’t feel like I’m coming to work.” Da-hae Lee sApr 08, 2025
SPECIALKim Hee-sun, flexibility that is hard to believe for a 48-year-old[DA ★]Actress Kim Hee-sun showed off her flexible body. On the 8th, Kim Hee-sun posted several photos with yoga pose emoticons on her SNS. In the photos, Kim Hee-sun is doing various yoga poses. Kim Hee-sun, born in 1976, is 48 years old this year. She is drawing attention by showing off her flexible body that is hard to believe for a 48-year-old. Meanwhile, Kim Hee-sun appeared in MBC drama ‘Our House’ in May of last year. Reporter Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com yyynnn@donga. comApr 08, 2025
SPECIALHong Sang-soo and Kim Min-hee recently had a son… Postpartum care[DA : Issue]Director Hong Sang-soo and actress Kim Min-hee have welcomed a son. According to the film industry on the 8th, Hong Sang-soo and Kim Min-hee recently gave birth to a son. The two are said to have stayed at a postpartum care center in Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do after giving birth. News of Hong Sang-soo and Kim Min-hee’s pregnancy was reported in January. The two reportedly found out about the pregnancy last summer. Hong Sang-soo also visited an obstetrician and gynecologist with Kim Min-hee, and the two were said to have been oblivious to the public’s gaze. Meanwhile, Hong Sang-soo and Kim Min-hee have been having an affair since admitting to their relationship at a press conference for the film “On the Beach at Night Alone” in March 2017. Reporter Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com yyynnn@donga. comApr 08, 2025
SPECIALPark Min-young, drastic bleached hair transformation… You won’t recognize her[DA ★]Actress Park Min-young is catching everyone’s attention with her shockingly bleached hair. On the afternoon of the 8th, Park Min-young posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, “Confidence Men are coming soon.” In the photos that were released, Park Min-young is seen with her shockingly long bleached hair. She is drawing attention with her unique transformation not only in her hair but also in her outfit. Meanwhile, Park Min-young is scheduled to appear in the drama ‘Confidence Men KR(tentative title)’ which depicts the process in which three credit scammers with different charms use extraordinary methods to steal money from people obsessed with money and desire. Reporter Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com yyynnn@donga. comApr 08, 2025
SPECIALKim Dae-ho, after leaving MBC, became a real power… ‘Great Guide 2’ regular appearance(comprehensive)[DA : On-site]Kim Dae-ho, after leaving MBC, has become a powerful figure… Regular appearance on ‘The Great Guide 2’(Comprehensive)[DA : On-site] Kim Dae-ho, who left MBC, has returned as a powerful figure. On the afternoon of the 8th, the production conference for MBC every 1’s ‘The Great Guide 2’ was held at the Stanford Hotel Korea Grand Ballroom in Mapo-gu, Seoul. PD Woo Tak-woo, Kim Dae-ho, Choi Daniel, Lee Moo-jin, Oh My Girl’s Hyo-jung(studio panel), Moses(Rwandan guide), Andres(Argentine guide), and announcer Kim Sun-shin attended the event. Prior to the event, Chief Kim Gu-san expressed his regret at Park Myung-soo’s non-attendance. He said, “I was glad that Park Myung-soo started to make people laugh again in ‘Great Guide 2.’ I was worried because he wasn’t as funny in Season 1, but he completely came back in Season 2. His chemistry with the other cast members was good, but I was glad that our older Park Myung-soo found his smile again,” making everyone laugh with a straightforward joke. ‘Apr 08, 2025
SPECIALIt‘s really going crazy... Kian84’s possible ‘Daehwajang Kianjang’ with BTS Jin and MZ Ji Ye-eun (Comprehensive) [DA:On-site]Here comes a guesthouse that will blow both the owner and the accommodations away. The unimaginable guesthouse on the ocean, ‘Daehwajang Gianjang’, will be released through Netflix. On the morning of the 8th at 11:00 AM, the production conference for Part 1 of Netflix‘s ‘Daehwajang Gianjang’ was held at the Masil Live Hall in Community House in Jung-gu, Seoul. PDs Jeong Hyo-min, Lee So-min, and Hwang Yoon-seo attended the event and met with the press. ‘Daehwajang Gianjang’ is an extraordinary new concept guesthouse variety show where Gian84, Jin, and Ji Ye-eun interact with guests at Gianjang in Ulleungdo, where things are going well with extraordinary ideas. PD Jung Hyo-min and writer Yoon Shin-hye, who pioneered the guesthouse variety genre through [Hyori’s Inn], have joined forces. PD Jung Hyo-min introduced ‘Daehwanjang Gianjang’ as “A guesthouse variety that has most of what you imagine when watching ordinary guesthouse programs and is filled with things you wouldn‘t imagine.” PDApr 08, 2025