‘Uzbek Kim Tae-hee’ Gujal, orange bikini figure ‘dazzling’ [DA★]

Uzbek broadcaster Guzal Tursunova caught everyone‘s attention with her orange bikini figure. Guzal, who is also a travel YouTuber, posted several photos on her SNS account on the 4th. Guzal is enjoying her leisurely time in an orange bikini in the beautiful sea of the Maldives. Her bright smile and slim body without an ounce of fat stand out. Guzal, who appeared on KBS’s ‘Beauties‘ Chat’ in 2008 and became a hot topic as the ‘Uzbek Kim Tae-hee’ for her beauty, received much love through various broadcast programs and as a model for advertisements. In addition to being a broadcaster, she is also active as a Russian instructor and YouTuber. Photo = Guzal’s SNS

Director Hwang Dong-hyeok “‘Squid Game 3’, shocking… Be prepared” [DA: Interview ③]

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk teased ‘Squid Game Season 3’. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk met with Dong-a.com for an interview about the Netflix series ‘Squid Game Season 2 (hereinafter referred to as Squid Game 2)’ at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 2nd and talked about the series. On this day, Director Hwang Dong-hyuk said about Gong Yoo appearing in Season 2 following Season 1 and showing off his passionate acting, “In Season 1, Ttakji-nam appeared briefly, and people liked it compared to the amount of time. I wanted to tell the story of Ttakji-nam in Season 2. The only clue that Sung Ki-hoon was looking for was Ttakji-nam. I wanted to tell that story. I wanted to make the first episode where you can guess who this person is by giving clues. I wanted to include a story where you can guess the story. I heard that this is Gong Yoo‘s first villain role. In that sense, I thought it was refreshing. I tried to portray Gong Yoo’s Ttakji-nam in a grotesque way in the script, but he

‘Squid Game 2’ Director Hwang Dong-hyeok “Top, cast after audition… I knew he would reject it” [DA: Interview②]

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk opened up about the character Thanos (played by Choi Seung-hyun) that garnered the most reactions in Season 2. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk met with Dong-a.com for an interview for the Netflix series ‘Squid Game Season 2 (hereafter referred to as Squid Game 2)’ at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 2nd and talked about the series. The character that garnered the most attention in ‘Squid Game 2’ is Thanos, played by Choi Seung-hyun, a former member of the group Big Bang. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk said about the reason he created the character of Thanos, “The reason I created the group consisting of Thanos, Min-soo, and Semi, represented by MZ, is because I wanted to deal with the problems that the younger generation is facing today. There are a lot of friends who are losing money by investing in virtual currency, and there are a lot of drugs, and I wanted to deal with those problems.”When asked why he cast Choi Seung-hyun for the character of Thanos, D

‘Squid Game 2’ Director Hwang Dong-hyeok “I was burdened…Thank you for the good record” [DA:Interview①]

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk talked about the various reactions since the release of ‘Squid Game Season 2’. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk met with Donga.com for an interview about the Netflix series ‘Squid Game Season 2 (hereinafter referred to as Squid Game 2)’ at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 2nd and talked about the series. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk first talked about his thoughts on the release of Season 2, saying, “The results have come out and the good results have come out, so I‘m grateful that it’s ranked first in the world. I felt a lot of pressure, but I think I‘m grateful that it’s a good record. Korea is full of gloomy things, so I think it‘s good news for the end of the year and the new year. It’s been a week where I‘m grateful for the good news.” Regarding the various reactions to Season 2, Director Hwang Dong-hyuk said, “Season 1 was a work that came out without any expectations. Season 2 doesn’t have the freshness of Season 1, so it was hard to expect the same

Lee Jung-jae “‘Squid Game 2’ filming, moderation beyond abstinence” [DA: Interview ③]

Actor Lee Jung-jae expressed his regret about the current state of the Korean content market. On the 2nd, Lee Jung-jae met with Donga.com for an interview for the Netflix series ‘Squid Game Season 2 (hereafter referred to as Squid Game 2)’ at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, and talked about the work. On this day, Lee Jung-jae recalled the filming of ‘Squid Game 2”, and explained, “I had to show Ki-hoon‘s changing appearance physically, and I wanted the appearance to be felt not through emotional expressions but through physicality, so it was physically and mentally difficult to control myself while doing it. It was a 10-month period where I had no choice but to film through abstinence beyond a life of celibacy.” Regarding the fact that frontman actor Lee Byung-hun would participate in the game himself in the trailer, Lee Jung-jae said, “I didn’t know you would see it frame by frame. I thought Aiko made a mistake. The person who made the cut with Byung-hun hyung didn‘t know

‘Squid Game 2’ Lee Jung-jae “‘Ttakjinam’ Gong Yoo, Admiration While Actual Filming” [DA: Interview②]

‘Squid Game Season 2’ Lee Jung-jae talked about how Sung Ki-hoon has changed in Season 2. On the 2nd, Lee Jung-jae met with Donga.com for an interview for the Netflix series ‘Squid Game Season 2 (hereafter referred to as Squid Game 2)’ at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, and talked about the work. On this day, Lee Jung-jae mentioned that Sung Ki-hoon participated in the game ‘Mugunghwa Flower Has Blossomed’ while appearing in ‘Squid Game 2’, and said, “I thought Director Hwang Dong-hyeok, who worked with the writer and director, had a very good strategy. I was curious about the first game before receiving the script, and I thought the strategy was good after watching the Mugunghwa game. (There was a gap) of three years, and I think it was a good setting to quickly immerse myself in the world of ‘Squid Game” by showing a familiar game. From Ki-hoon‘s perspective, I think he did a good job of explaining his purpose in entering the game room while showing his efforts to save at

‘Squid Game 2’ Lee Jung-jae “Various reactions, helpful for the latter half of season 3 production” [DA:Interview①]

Actor Lee Jung-jae talked about the response following the release of ‘Squid Game Season 2’. On the 2nd, Lee Jung-jae met with Donga.com for an interview for the Netflix series ‘Squid Game Season 2 (hereafter referred to as Squid Game 2)’ at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, and talked about the work. The first thing Lee Jung-jae said about the various responses since the release of ‘Squid Game 2’, “I‘ve been hearing various opinions. I’m in the middle of the latter half of Season 3, so I think I‘ll be able to finish it well after listening to many people’s opinions. That‘s why I think it’s even better.” Regarding the success of ‘Squid Game 2’, which topped the charts in 93 countries around the world within two days of its release, Lee Jung-jae said, “I didn‘t expect so many people to watch it so quickly. I’m grateful as the creator that so many people have watched it. “I am grateful that many people around the world are watching Korean content,” he said. Even in such a situa

Kim Hyun-jung‘s current status, daughter born after 6 years of marriage [DA★]

Comedian Kim Hyun-jung announced the birth of her daughter after 6 years of marriage. On the 2nd, Kim Hyun-jung posted a picture of her daughter on her SNS with the caption, “Dingdingsuhanmu is born. She‘s so small and cute. Our baby. 2025.01. 02 8:19 AM. Thank you for coming healthy.” Previously, Kim Hyun-jung said when she was 6 months pregnant, “I wanted to take a full-body shot of my belly and upload a family photo, but I’m too fat, so I only uploaded the upper body. I kept putting off the pregnancy outing because I was anxious about being pregnant at an advanced age, and before I knew it, I‘m now 6 months pregnant.” She added, “I’m very embarrassed to be pregnant outing. He also expressed his excitement by saying, ”Dingdingsuhanmuya, let‘s meet again soon in good health.“ The congratulations from senior and junior comedians poured in on Kim Hyun-jung’s news of the birth of her daughter, creating a warm atmosphere. Meanwhile, Kim Hyun-jung, who debuted as an 8th-generation public c

Jennifer Lopez in her 50s, sensual figure in the middle of winter… ‘Bikini+boots’ dizzy [DA★]

Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez showed off her winter bikini fashion. Jennifer Lopez posted a photo of herself wearing a bikini and showing off her voluptuous body on her Instagram story on the 2nd. The dizzying black string bikini with gold accents adds sexiness. Furthermore, she wore long fur boots to not forget the ‘winter’ atmosphere, adding fun. Jennifer Lopez married Ben Affleck in July 2022, but broke up after two years and was recently embroiled in dating rumors with actor Kevin Costner. Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com Reporter jhj@donga.com

‘The late Choi Jin-sil‘s daughter’ Choi Jun-hee, already 23... She smiles just like her mother [DA★]

The late actress Choi Jin-sil‘s daughter Choi Jun-hee shared her recent status for the New Year. On the 2nd, Choi Jun-hee posted a photo on her Instagram with the caption, “I’m 3 years old now.” The released photo shows Choi Jun-hee wearing a white shirt and cardigan. Choi Jun-hee caught the attention of onlookers by showing off her beauty that resembles her mother Choi Jin-sil. Meanwhile, Choi Jun-hee is currently working as an influencer. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.com

Song Ji-hyo, Bold Underwear Pictorial… ‘Running Man’ Oppas Are Going Wild [DA★]

Actress Song Ji-hyo has released a pictorial for her underwear brand. In the pictorial posted through the brand‘s official account, Song Ji-hyo showed off a variety of looks, from bold exposure to active and comfortable looks. Her firm body line and volume without an ounce of fat convey a healthy sexiness. Netizens are congratulating Song Ji-hyo’s brand launch by leaving comments with emoticons containing the surprised expressions of Song Ji-hyo‘s older brothers, Yoo Jae-suk and Ji Suk-jin, who are appearing on the SBS entertainment show ‘Running Man’. Song Ji-hyo previously announced on her YouTube channel ‘Pinggyego’, “I’ve become a CEO. I‘m going to launch an underwear and perfume brand soon,” and Yoo Jae-suk also said, “Song Ji-hyo has been preparing for this for quite some time.” Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com

Amber, Former f(x), Arms Full of Tattoos… Forgetting Her Idol Days, Being Free-spirited [DA★]

Amber, formerly of the group f(x), shared her recent activities for the new year. On the 2nd, Amber posted a photo on her Instagram along with a New Year‘s greeting. In the photo, Amber is holding a medal and has a cheerful expression as if she is excited. Her arms covered in tattoos show no trace of Amber from her girl group days, giving us a glimpse into her free-spirited daily life. Last year, Amber placed second in the fourth season of the Chinese audition program ‘Seungpung Blue Red Jeojeo’ ‘Seungpung 2023’. Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com

Cocoon, you escaped from the news... You won‘t age even if you eat rice cake soup [DA★]

Singer Code Kunst ate tteokguk to celebrate the New Year. Code Kunst posted a photo on his Instagram on the 1st without any caption. The revealed photo shows a bowl of tteokguk that Code Kunst ate to celebrate the New Year. It is a perfect tteokguk with eggs, seaweed, and even meat, but the noticeably small amount of toppings and the broth are eye-catching. Earlier, Code Kunst said at the production report meeting for the Netflix original entertainment show ‘Zombieverse: New Blood’ (hereafter ‘Zombieverse 2’) on November 14th, “‘I Live Alone‘ Thanks to Jeon Hyun-moo and Park Na-rae, I am maintaining my healthy stamina of 73 kg at 177 cm tall. “I haven’t heard from you in a long time because of that program,” he said, confessing, “I’m worried these days because I think my belly has gotten bigger.” Meanwhile, Code Kunst is currently appearing on the MBC entertainment program, “I Live Alone.” Reporter Seunghyun Kim, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.com

Nam Bo-ra, ♥ New York trip with a groom-to-be who looks like Son Heung-min… New Year’s Eve properly [DA★]

Actress Nam Bo-ra went on a trip to New York with her soon-to-be fiancé. On the 2nd, Nam Bo-ra posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “I went to Wall Street, which I wanted to see, and took a commemorative photo to celebrate the birth of a son. I also ate a lot of delicious food. From Wicked Broadway to the Museum of Natural History to Tom Square. Anyway, a trip to all the places in New York.” The revealed picture shows Nam Bo-ra visiting famous places in New York, USA. Nam Bo-ra’s happy smile while spending time with her soon-to-be fiancé catches the eye. Nam Bo-ra especially caught everyone’s attention by surprisingly revealing her soon-to-be fiancé’s sturdy back. Nam Bo-ra also welcomed the new year with her soon-to-be fiancé. Nam Bo-ra revealed a neat table with tteokguk with the caption, “New Year. New Year’s rice cake soup that we’ll be having on January 1st. Countdown with the whole family on December 31st.” Meanwhile, Nam Bo-ra is planning to get married in May 202

Chloe Moretz, ♥ Engaged to Same-Sex Lover… Photos Released [DA:Hollywood]

Hollywood actress Chloe Moretz, known as America‘s ‘Nation’s Little Sister’, has announced her engagement to her same-sex lover. On the 1st (local time), American entertainment media Page Six reported that Chloe Moretz had recently confirmed her engagement to her known same-sex lover, Kate Harrison. On the 1st (local time), Chloe Moretz posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, “Happy New Year. Thank you so much this year, too”, drawing attention. In particular, Chloe Moretz caught even more attention by posting a photo of herself holding hands with someone who appears to be her known same-sex lover, Kate Harrison, and wearing a couple ring. Chloe Moretz also posted a photo of herself smiling next to Kate Harrison. According to Page Six, Chloe Moretz‘s representative has not yet responded to requests regarding the matter. Reporter Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com yyynnn@donga.com

‘Kim Tae-hyun♥’ Mi-ja, planning to have 2 children after 3 years of marriage... “Seriously thinking about having a baby” [DA★]

Comedian Mija has set a New Year‘s resolution of having two children. Mija posted a picture on her Instagram on the 1st with the caption, “The first day of the new year has passed. How was your day?” She continued, “I’m writing down my New Year‘s resolutions after coming back from home shopping. Now that I’m 42 years old, my first goal for 2025 is to definitely take care of my health. For my second goal, I think I‘ll seriously think about having a baby and work hard for it.” The revealed picture shows Mija and Kim Tae-hyun affectionately watching the sunrise. The picture that followed shows Mija’s New Year‘s resolution for 2025. Along with plans such as ‘health’, ‘maintaining 40kg’, ‘not eating late at night’, ‘organizing’, ‘reading’, ‘pregnancy plan’ is written, drawing attention. Meanwhile, Mija married comedian Kim Tae-hyun in April 2022. She is currently communicating with the public through social media such as her personal YouTube channel and mukbang. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Don

‘55-year-old daughter’ Yang Jun-hyeok, first New Year with Bungeoppang daughter… “May it be filled with laughter” [DA★]

Former baseball player Yang Jun-hyuk sent New Year‘s greetings with his daughter. On the 1st, Yang Jun-hyuk posted a picture on his Instagram with the caption, “Happy New Year 2025. You’ve worked so hard last year. I hope the new year 2025 will be filled with only good things.” He added, “I would like to thank everyone who was with us in 2024, and we will run at full speed in 2025 as well. I hope every home is filled with laughter. The Palpal family will cheer you on.” The released picture shows the recently born daughter of Yang Jun-hyuk and Park Hyun-sun. The sight of the daughter sleeping soundly with her eyes closed brought a smile to the faces of those who saw her. Meanwhile, Yang Jun-hyuk married Park Hyun-sun, who is 19 years his junior, in March 2021. Last year, he appeared on SBS‘s ‘Same Bed, Different Dreams 2’ to announce the news of his second child, and held his daughter in his arms on the 11th. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.com

‘Prestigious American University Student’ Yoon Hoo‘s Current Status Revealed, He’s So Handsome [DA★]

The current status of Vibe Yoon Min-soo‘s son Yoon Hoo has been revealed. On the 1st, Yoon Min-soo posted a picture with the caption “Winter break. After sauna. Eating” on his Instagram account. The revealed picture shows Yoon Min-soo’s son Yoon Hoo, who visited Korea for winter break. Yoon Hoo in the picture looks like he‘s grown up a lot. Above all, his handsome appearance catches the eye. His good looks, added to his cute childhood image, are drawing attention. Yoon Hoo appeared with Yoon Min-soo on MBC’s ‘Sunday Night - Dad! Where Are We Going?’ in 2013 and gained a lot of attention. Yoon Hoo is currently known to be attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the United States. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a member of the New Ivy League and the Public Ivy League. It is one of the prestigious public universities in the United States that provides an academic experience comparable to that of an Ivy League university. Hong Se-young, Donga.com Re

Kim Kyung-min‘s birthday today (1st)... Tropic Event Star [DA:Chart]

Kim Kyung-min‘s birthday is today (the 1st)... Trotpick event protagonist [DA:Chart] Singer Kim Kyung-min is receiving a Trotpick birthday event. According to Trotpick, a service that supports people who love trot culture, on the 11th, Kim Kyung-min was selected as the event protagonist in a special vote for those born in January. This vote was held from the 17th to the 23rd of last month. The characteristic of Trotpick’s birthday event is that support is provided in stages according to the number of votes. According to the Trotpick vote, Kim Kyung-min achieved 400% with 200,000 points out of 50,000 points. Accordingly, he will receive a pop-up congratulatory message and article in the Trotpick app, as well as support on the Myeongdong electronic billboard during his birthday week (December 30, 2024 to January 5, 2025). Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.com

Otto Mom, red full body leggings… A body with a capital S-line that is beyond compare [DA★]

Influencer Otto Mom has once again shown off her incredible body. Otto Mom recently released a video of herself dancing to music while wearing red full-body leggings. In the video, Otto Mom revealed her perfectly straight body without an ounce of fat. She caught everyone‘s attention with her perfect body and dancing skills. Meanwhile, Otto Mom, who is also a shopping mall CEO, has been sharing her secrets for maintaining her capital S-line body on SNS, and has gained much attention and has many followers.