‘Father of Three Daughters’ Jin Tae-hyun “Not a Good Person, Too Much Praise” [DA★]

‘Father of three adoptive daughters’ Jin Tae-hyun “Not a good person, too much praise” [DA★] Actor Jin Tae-hyun shared the heartwarming news of adopting two more daughters with his wife Park Si-eun, and showed a humble attitude toward the pouring support and praise. Jin Tae-hyun and Park Si-eun adopted a college student from a Jeju Island orphanage where they had been volunteering for several years in 2019. They also revealed the daily life of the family of three with their adopted daughters on SBS ‘Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny’. Jin Tae-hyun and Park Si-eun recently revealed that they had adopted two adoptive daughters whom they had met at an orphanage. In response to the enthusiastic response, Jin Tae-hyun wrote on his SNS on the 8th, “I am not a good person, kind person, or good person. I am just a person who tries to live for just one second as I learned from Jesus in the Bible. I am even more not a person who packages goodness with an image. “I would rather ru

‘Comeback’ Ive An Yu-jin X Jang Won-young X Lee Seo are mysterious… Bohemian visual [DAY Cut]

‘Comeback’ Ive‘s Ahn Yu-jin X Jang Won-young X Lee Seo are mysterious... Bohemian visual [DAY CUT] Group Ive has revealed the concept photos for their new album for the first time. On the 7th, their agency Starship Entertainment revealed the first concept photos for Ive’s third EP album, ‘Ive Empathy’, through Ive‘s official SNS channel. In the photos, Ahn Yu-jin, Jang Won-young, and Lee Seo exude a cool and free mood against the backdrop of a vast meadow. First, Ahn Yu-jin gazed at the camera while wearing a checkered jacket and denim pants and holding a bow and a tree branch, creating an atmosphere that perfectly blended in with nature. Jang Won-young showed off her overwhelming visuals with her bridge hairstyle. In particular, she added vividness with the production that made it seem like a strong wind in the meadow could be felt, and the thick fur hat and injured arm were reminiscent of hunting, further stimulating curiosity about the concept of this album. Lee Seo, wearing a bohem

Park Sung Hoon “In the morning, I film ‘Squid Game 2’, and in the evening, I film ‘Queen of Tears’” [DA: Interview②]

Actor Park Sung-hoon has talked about the reason he took on the unconventional challenge of transforming into a transgender through ‘Squid Game 2’. On the afternoon of the 8th, Park Sung-hoon met with Dong-a.com for an interview for the Netflix series ‘Squid Game Season 2’ (hereafter ‘Squid Game 2”) at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, and talked about the work. When asked about director Hwang Dong-hyeok‘s intentions in casting Park Sung-hoon as Hyun-joo in ‘Squid Game 2”, he replied, “He said he saw Hyun-joo’s appearance after watching a work where I played the role of an ordinary father. That‘s why I was surprised and fascinated.” Park Sung-hoon also said, “I was both fascinated and surprised that he gave me that kind of role. On the other hand, there was also a burdensome aspect. On the other hand, it was the newest and biggest challenge for me as an actor, and I think I developed the ambition to cherish this role and make it into an attractive character.” The character of

‘Squid Game 2’ Park Sung-hoon “AV photo controversy, self-reproach and regret…”Crying [DA:Interview①]

Actor Park Sung Hoon has apologized once again for posting a Japanese AV cover on his SNS and explained the situation at the time. On the afternoon of the 8th, Park Sung Hoon met with Donga.com for an interview about the Netflix series ‘Squid Game Season 2’ (hereafter ‘Squid Game 2’) at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, and talked about the work. Before starting the interview that day, Park Sung Hoon opened up about posting and then deleting a Japanese AV (Adult Video) cover that parodied the ‘Squid Game’ series on his SNS story on December 30th of last year. Park Sung Hoon said, “First of all, I would like to apologize for causing inconvenience and concern to many people due to my recent huge mistake. I approached it with a more heavy and nervous heart than ever. The biggest reason is that there were so many people, including the production team, staff, and actors, who worked hard, and I was very nervous that it might cause more damage,” he apologized. Regarding the situatio

T-ara Hyomin “I‘m Greedy for 2025” [DA★]

T-ara member Hyomin shared her thoughts for the new year as she reflected on the year 2024. Hyomin wrote on her SNS, “2024 was so full. I rested and worked hard. After organizing the photos, I realized I‘m greedy even this year when I was thinking of resting. Let’s be happy in 2025.” Hyomin shared several photos of special moments for her as she looked back on 2024. Hyomin showed off her extraordinary swimsuit body, and included photos of various moments such as a T-ara fan meeting and a liquor business under her name. Meanwhile, Hyomin is actively communicating with fans through SNS.

Hot + Unstoppable Instinct at the Hotel… Dahee Lee → Dex Nolan ‘Solo Hell 4’ Coming Soon (Comprehensive) [DA:On-site]

Hot + Unstoppable Instinct in a Hotel… Da-hee Lee → Dex Nolan ‘Solo Hell 4’ Coming Soon (Comprehensive) [DA:On-site] How on earth is it that the production crew and MCs are all unanimous in saying that this is the most blunt and honest season ever? ‘Solo Hell 4’, which has become Netflix‘s representative dating variety show in Korea, has been heralding ‘dopamine addiction’ since the beginning of the year. On the morning of the 8th, a production conference for the Netflix dating variety show ‘Solo Hell 4’ was held at the Naru Seoul M Gallery in Hotel Mapo-gu, Seoul. The event was attended by PD Kim Jae-won, PD Kim Jung-hyun, PD Park Soo-ji, and MCs Hong Jin-kyung, Lee Da-hee, Kyuhyun, Hanhae, and Dex. PD Kim Jae-won said, “I want to tell you that I am deeply moved and grateful to be back for season 4,” and added, “In ‘Squid Game 2,’ Sung Ki-hoon shouts, ‘I’ve played this game!’ I think I’ve played it every season, but I had a lot of worries and it wasn’t easy. This season was also diffi

Park Gyu-young‘s big spoiler → Netflix’s ‘Ogame’ spoiler shooter operation ‘failure’ [DA: Square]

Netflix‘s ‘Squid Game’, which had been diligently urging people to avoid spoilers, has encountered the ridiculous situation of not being able to prevent spoilers for an actor of all people. On the morning of the 8th, actress Park Gyu-young, who appeared in ‘Squid Game Season 2’, revealed photos from the filming set of ‘Squid Game Season 2’ on her SNS. In the revealed photos, Park Gyu-young is seen resting on a chair on the set wearing a pink guard uniform. The problematic part is the identity of the actor sitting next to Park Gyu-young in a pink guard uniform. The actor in question is an actor who appeared in ‘Squid Game 2’, and since the identity of the character has not been revealed, Park Gyu-young’s post was literally a ‘huge spoiler’. ‘Squid Game Season 2’ has a narrative that is closely connected to Season 3, and expectations are growing for what kind of story will unfold in Season 3. This is the reason why director Hwang Dong-hyeok and the cast including Lee Jung-jae had to be c

Blackpink Jisoo, cute pigtails… so lovely [DA★]

Group Blackpink‘s Jisoo showed off her lovely charm. On the 8th, Jisoo posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “2025 begins.” In the revealed picture, Jisoo posed wearing a pink fur knit and shorts. Jisoo added a cute feel with her pigtail hairstyle. Jisoo’s unique lovely charm catches the eye. Meanwhile, Jisoo will appear in the Coupang Play series ‘Newtopia’, which will be released on February 7th. ‘Newtopia’ is the story of soldier Jaeyoon and bear god Yeongju running towards each other through downtown Seoul attacked by zombies. Reporter Seunghyun Kim, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.com

Twice Momo, Heart-Piercing Fine, Breathtaking Figure… Overflowing Sexiness [DA★]

Momo of the group Twice showed off her sexy charm. On the 7th, Momo posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “Happy New Year 2025”. In the revealed picture, Momo is striking various poses on the stairs. Momo, wearing a halter-neck dress with a deep cut, showed off her extraordinary voluptuousness. Momo‘s gorgeous facial features and glamorous body are admirable. 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, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.com

‘It‘s a fairy tale, but it’s paid’ Park Ji-hyun “‘The nation‘s sister-in-law’, an unforgettable nickname” [DA: Interview②]

Actress Park Ji-hyun revealed her honest thoughts on the title, “Nation’s Sister-in-law.” On the afternoon of the 6th, Park Ji-hyun met with Donga.com for an interview for the movie “A Fairy Tale But It’s Free (hereafter referred to as Fairy Tale)” at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, and talked about the movie. On this day, regarding her first attempt at a comedy, Park Ji-hyun said, “When my name became known for the character of the ‘youngest son of a conglomerate family,’ I never imagined that I would receive a comedy script. I had a thirst for comedy, and I thought, ‘What would the director think?’” Then, “When I met (the director) and talked to him, he said that he saw a playful side of me that I’ve talked about on YouTube and other places, rather than the characters I’ve played so far. He also said that he wanted to bring out a side of me that he hadn’t shown in my roles so far. It seemed like he knew exactly what I was thinking, so I was very grateful. So I thought it

‘Fairy Tale Payment’ Park Ji-hyun “Another 19-year-old? Completely contradictory characters” [DA: Interview①]

Actress Park Ji-hyun has returned with another 19-rated movie following ‘Hidden Face’. On the afternoon of the 6th, Park Ji-hyun met with Donga.com for an interview for the movie ‘Fairy Tale But It‘s Free (hereafter referred to as Fairy Tale)’ at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, and talked about the movie. On this day, Park Ji-hyun first talked about her feelings about being the lead actress in a movie for the first time, saying, “First of all, when I went to the movie ticket reservation site, my face was as big as the door. It was very burdensome. When filming, I did my best with the same mindset rather than thinking that I was the lead actress. Now that it’s released, I feel a real sense of responsibility. I still don‘t know what it means because it’s my first time experiencing the meaning of being the lead actress. I didn‘t feel like I was the lead actress while filming. Everyone I filmed with did their best, so I think that the work itself wasn’t led by me alone, but rat

Ive Jang Won-young, sprawled out on the bed… princess in a shower gown [DA★]

Group Ive‘s Jang Won-young sent New Year’s greetings wearing a bathrobe. Jang Won-young posted the caption, “Hello 2025,” on her Instagram on the 7th. In the shared photos, Jang Won-young is wearing a white bathrobe and striking various poses with a hotel bathtub and bed in the background. She shows off a cute and sexy vibe while sitting on the bathtub, and shows off a comfortable look while sprawled out on the bed using her cell phone. Group Ive, which Jang Won-young is a part of, will release a new album, “IVE EMPATHY,” on February 3rd, and will make a comeback by pre-releasing “REBEL HEART” on January 13th. Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com

50 billion ‘Star Water’ 3.88%·Historical distortion + 19+ ‘Wonkyung’ 4.87%, tvN will be complicated [Hong Se-young‘s Somehow]

It‘s hard to know whether to laugh or cry. This is a tvN drama story. tvN has released two new dramas in a row to welcome 2025. The tvN Saturday-Sunday drama ‘Ask the Stars’ (written by Seo Sook-hyang, directed by Park Shin-woo) that first aired on the 4th, and the tvN·TVING original drama ‘Wonkyung’ (written by Lee Young-mi, directed by Kim Sang-ho) that first aired on the 6th are exactly those two. The problem is the evaluation of the works. ‘Ask the Stars’, which is called a 50 billion won blockbuster, was given the label of ‘No fun’ (meaning not fun) from the beginning. Despite being a work that was prepared for a long time, the evaluation is that it lacks the power to attract viewers from the beginning, starting with the story composition. As expected, the viewership ratings are also low. ‘Ask the Stars’, which started with 3.32%, recorded 3.88% for the second episode. This is in contrast to the previous broadcast, ‘Love on a Single-Log Bridge’ (written by Lim Ye-jin and directed

Mamamoo Solar, surprise in see-through dress… daring appearance [DA★]

Mamamoo Solar, surprise in see-through dress… daring figure [DA★] Mamamoo Solar showed off a unique see-through dress figure. On the 6th, Solar posted a behind-the-scenes photo from a fan signing event held in Shanghai, China the day before on her Instagram. In the photo, she is wearing a unique white dress with a see-through front. Not only is it backless, but the style also has slits on her thighs, boldly revealing her slender legs and showing off her healthy body line without an ounce of fat. Meanwhile, Solar is meeting audiences through the musical ‘Mata Hari’, which opened on December 5th of last year. ‘Mata Hari’ is a work based on the true story of the beautiful dancer Mata Hari (real name Margareta Gertrude Gelles), who was arrested by the French authorities on charges of being a double spy during World War I and executed. Sola is the leading dancer of her time with a captivating charm, but behind the glamour, she is the wounded woman Margareta Gertrude Gelle, and she is on sta

Ive An Yu-jin, the twist of ‘Andaengdang’! She went full bangs and became ‘Kkampo’ [DA★]

Ahn Yu-jin of Ive, the twist of ‘Andaengdang’! After doing full bangs, she became ‘Kkamgo’ [DA★] Ahn Yu-jin of Ive showed off a different charm. On the 7th, Ahn Yu-jin posted several photos on her Instagram with the caption “I love you”. The photos are behind-the-scenes cuts taken at the trailer filming site for Ive‘s third EP album ‘Ive Empathy’. Although she has been loved for her puppy-like charm, to the point of being called ‘Andaengdang’, this time she tried full bangs and created a different vibe. She created a feeling like a black cat, capturing attention with her chic and proud charm. Meanwhile, Ahn Yu-jin of Ive will release a pre-released title song ‘REBEL HEART’ on the 13th. They will then make a comeback on February 3rd with the album ‘IVE EMPATHY’. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.com

Sung Jun “12kg weight loss for brutal look, worried about ‘love’ with Lee Ha-nui” (comprehensive) [DA: Interview]

Sung Joon “Lost 12kg for a cruel feel, worried about ‘Lovely’ with older sister Lee Ha-nui” (Comprehensive) [DA: Interview] Actor Sung Joon talked about his new villain challenge and mentioned both the burden and satisfaction. Sung Joon successfully transformed his acting by taking on the role of the ruthless ‘strongest villain’ Kim Hong-sik in the popular SBS drama ‘The Fiery Priest 2’, which ended late last month. In an interview with Donga.com, he said, “I‘m taken aback by the better response than I thought. I didn’t know people would like it this much, so I‘m grateful.“ ‘The Fiery Priest 2”, which returned five years after season 1, is a collaborative investigation drama about Kim Hae-il, a passionate priest with anger management issues who plays a priest during the day and the boss of the angel faction as ‘Bellato” at night, as he leaves for Busan to fight against the country’s biggest drug cartel. Although the work itself had mixed reviews this season, it gained popularity by mai

“The one to have~” ‘Han Ji-min♥’ Choi Jung-hoon, he became more handsome after dating [DA★]

“The one to have~” ‘Han Ji-min♥’ Choi Jung-hoon, he became more handsome after dating [DA★] Jannabi‘s Choi Jung-hoon showed off his warm charm. On the 6th, Choi Jung-hoon posted a four-cut photo on his Instagram with the caption “The one to have~~~”. In the photo, he showed off his warm visuals along with dandy styling. He caught people’s attention by slightly tidying up his trademark long hair and revealing his sharp jawline. In response, AKMU‘s Suhyun wittily commented, “Oh my god, the hair is so good”. Meanwhile, Choi Jung-hoon is publicly dating actress Han Ji-min, who is 10 years his senior. The two first met on KBS2’s ‘The Seasons-Choi Jung-hoon‘s Night in the Park’ in 2023. Han Ji-min and Choi Jung-hoon, who was an MC at the time, sang Jannabi’s ‘Autumn Night Thoughts’ and the drama ‘Our Blues’ OST ‘Spring to Love’ as a duet. The two, who developed into lovers through the program, admitted to their relationship in August of last year, saying, “We recently had a good meeting”. Ha

Son Dam-bi, full of excitement ahead of giving birth... “See you in 3 months” [DA★]

Singer and actress Son Dam-bi shared her recent news for the new year. On the 6th, Son Dam-bi posted a video on her Instagram with the caption, “I hope you all have a safe and happy 2025. You worked hard in 2024.” She then said, “See you in 3 months, Dda-bong. Mom and Dad are waiting for you. Let’s always spend our everyday lives feeling grateful like we are now,” expressing her deep affection for her unborn baby and her husband Lee Kyu-hyuk. The released video shows Son Dam-bi and Lee Kyu-hyuk’s daily lives. The sight of Son Dam-bi holding baby clothes and the couple enjoying a cafe date adds to the warmth. In particular, Son Dam-bi also caught attention by revealing a photo of her second-born’s ultrasound. Meanwhile, Son Dam-bi married former national speed skating team member Lee Kyu-hyuk in 2022. She is expected to give birth in April this year. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.com

Jang Won-young, showing off her princess-like beauty… in a dazzling dress [DA★]

Group Ive‘s Jang Won-young showed off her dazzling dress. Jang Won-young posted a photo with a heart emoticon on her Instagram on the 6th. The released photo contained Jang Won-young’s behind-the-scenes look at an awards ceremony. Jang Won-young, wearing a white dress, showed off her fairytale princess-like beauty in the dazzling dress. Her white skin and distinct facial features catch people‘s attention. Meanwhile, Ive, which Jang Won-young is a part of, will release the pre-released title song ‘Rebel Heart‘ on January 13th and the album ’Ive Empathy‘ on February 3rd. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.com

Cosmic Girls‘ SeolA, was it like this? A surprising healthy beauty [DA★]

Cosmic Girls‘ SeolA, was it really like this? Surprisingly healthy beauty [DA★] Cosmic Girls’ SeolA revealed her unexpected charm. On the 5th, SeolA revealed a daily life photo with her pet dog Manbok through her Instagram. In the photo, she gave off a model-like vibe by striking a chic pose in front of a mirror. She also showed off her healthy charm by revealing her glamorous body line with a bold sleeveless outfit. Cosmic Girls member Exy, who focused on her cute pet dog, left a comment as if pleading, saying, “Please, Manbok in person.” SeolA cheerfully responded, saying, “Come quickly.” Meanwhile, Cosmic Girls, which SeolA is a part of, topped the music charts on January 1st at 1 AM this year with their hit song ‘IruLi’, recording #1 on the real-time charts for ‘6 consecutive years’. They received much love for their songs including ‘Iruri’, ‘Secret’, ‘You and I’, ‘UNNATURAL’, ‘I Wish I Could Reach You’. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.com