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]
‘Melo Movie’ Choi Woo-shik “♥Acting=Becoming a Job, I Became More Scary… A Lot of Emotional Burden” [DA:Interview③]
“You say it‘s your taste? I like it, actually” Choi Woo-shik, the reason he took on another romantic comedy [DA: Interview ①]
‘Melo Movie’ Choi Woo-shik “Same-age Park Bo-young and I rely on each other... Projecting real dating experiences” [DA: Interview②]
Park Hyung-sik, who took off his romantic comedy, filled with masculinity and desire never seen before in ‘Treasure Island’ (Comprehensive) [DA:On-site]
SPECIALJin Ji-hee, she was a goddess of Pilte… I envy her firm body line [DA★]Jin Ji-hee, a Pilates goddess... Envious of her firm body line [DA★] Actress Jin Ji-hee has drawn attention for her sincerity in self-management. On the 27th, Jin Ji-hee posted on her Instagram, “Today is Pilates day. I burned it with the power plate,” along with a photo and video. She is wearing workout clothes and is focused on pilates. She showed off her firm body line without an ounce of fat and amazing core strength, drawing admiration. Jin Ji-hee, born in 1999, debuted in the 2003 KBS drama ‘Yellow Handkerchief’. She received a lot of love for the catchphrase ‘Pbangkkudongkku’ in the 2009 MBC sitcom ‘High Kick Through the Roof’. She appeared in the dramas ‘Seonam Girls‘ High School Detectives’, ‘Baek-hee is Back’, ‘Penthouse’ series and the movies ‘Sado’, ‘National Representative 2’, ‘Star Next Door’, ‘Cinematic Noble 2’. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.comDec 27, 2024
SPECIAL47-year-old Jin Jae-young, unrealistic swimsuit figure… like a scene from a movie [DA★]47-year-old Jin Jae-young, unrealistic swimsuit figure… Like a scene from a movie [DA★] Actor Jin Jae-young showed off his wonderful swimsuit figure. Jin Jae-young posted a travel photo taken in Bali, Indonesia on his Instagram on the 26th. In the photo, he is posing in an eco-friendly swimming pool as if it were a scene from the movie ‘Avatar’. He drew admiration with his S-line completed through perfect self-management even at the age of 47. Jin Jae-young, born in 1977, debuted as the 1st generation of Busan broadcasting talents in 1995. He appeared in the dramas ‘The Crown Prince‘s First Love’’My Sweet City’ and the movies ‘If’’Sex Is Zero’. She married a pro golfer 4 years her junior in 2010. In 2021, SBS’s ‘Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny’ also revealed a Jeju house with a tangerine orchard, a pool, and a large yard. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.comDec 27, 2024
SPECIALSuzy, your face is as big as a beer mug… Even your bare face is lovely [DA★]Suzy, her face is the size of a beer mug... Even her bare face is lovely [DA★] Actress and singer Suzy showed off her simple charm. On the 27th, Suzy posted various photos from her daily life on her Instagram with the caption, “Scrambling through my album.” In the photos, she showed off her clean face with almost no makeup on, creating a refreshing atmosphere. She captivated netizens with her natural, yet lovely charm. Meanwhile, Suzy‘s next project is the Netflix series ‘It’ll All Come True’. Directed by writer Kim Eun-sook and director Lee Byung-hun, ‘It‘ll All Come True’ is a romantic comedy about Genie, a spirit of a lamp who wakes up after a thousand years and meets Gayoung, a human who lacks emotions, and making three wishes. Kim Woo-bin was cast as Genie along with Suzy. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.comDec 27, 2024
SPECIALGo Eun-ah, all nude… Voluptuous bikini figure ‘Surprise’ [DA★]Actress Ko Eun-ah captivated everyone with her flesh-colored bikini. On the 26th, Ko Eun-ah revealed her recent vacation photos on her Instagram story. In the photos, Ko Eun-ah is enjoying water sports overseas. She surprised viewers with her voluptuous upper body, and then surprised them again with a flesh-colored bikini that made people mistake her for a full nude. Ko Eun-ah is currently communicating with her younger brother Mir, a former member of MBLAQ, through the YouTube channel ‘Banggane’. Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.comDec 27, 2024
SPECIALOh Yoon-ah, Golden Pelvis That Can‘t Be Hidden... Unique S-Line [DA★]Actress Oh Yoon-ah showed off her golden hips. On the 26th, Oh Yoon-ah posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “Instagram sensibility… haha, right?” In the revealed picture, Oh Yoon-ah is wearing a pink tweed two-piece and striking various poses. Oh Yoon-ah caught everyone’s attention by showing off her S-line body with her slim waist and golden hips. Oh Yoon-ah married a non-celebrity in January 2007 and gave birth to a son in August of that year. After divorcing in June 2015, she has been raising her son, who has a developmental disability, alone. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comDec 27, 2024
SPECIALGong Min-jeong, D-line revealed after 3 months of marriage… “The most precious time of my life” [DA★]Actress Gong Min-jung revealed her convex D-line. On the 26th, Gong Min-jung posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “Thank you to everyone who spent the most precious time in my life with me and congratulated me. She added, “It was a great help. I will cherish the hearts you sent me and never forget them for the rest of my life.” In the revealed picture, Gong Min-jung is surrounded by various bouquets of flowers, cakes, and other gifts and has a happy expression. Gong Min-jung‘s convex D-line, who is currently pregnant, is drawing attention. Gong Min-jung previously announced her pregnancy at the production conference for the KBS Joy drama ‘Today, Jisong’’ on the 2nd. On that day, Gong Min-jung caught everyone’s attention by making a surprise announcement, saying, “Just like the character‘s setting, I am pregnant. I am about to give birth.” Meanwhile, Gong Min-jung married actor Jang Jae-ho, with whom she acted as a married couple in the tvN drama ‘Marry My Husband’, in SeDec 27, 2024
SPECIALHye-ri, It‘s worth quitting carbs... Hot bikini figure [DA★]Singer and actress Hyeri showed off her slender bikini body. Hyeri posted a photo on her Instagram on the 26th without any caption. In the released photo, Hyeri is posing in various poses with the ocean in the background. Hyeri, wearing a blue string bikini, caught people‘s attention with her slim waistline and slender legs. Hyeri previously revealed on her YouTube channel in May, “It’s been 4 months since I‘ve eaten carbs.” Later, she appeared on the YouTube channel ’Dex‘s Cold Interview’ and announced that she lost about 4~5kg after cutting out carbs for 5 months. Meanwhile, Hyeri has chosen the new drama ‘Good Competition’, which will be released next year, as her next project. ‘Good Competition’ is a high-teen mystery thriller that deals with the precarious relationships of teenage girls in a fierce competition for survival rather than college entrance exams. Reporter Seunghyun Kim, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comDec 27, 2024
SPECIALYura, ex-husband Hong Jong-hyun reunited… ‘We Got Married’ virtual couple after 10 years [DA★]Yura, ex-husband Hong Jong-hyun reunited… ‘We Got Married’ virtual couple after 10 years [DA★] Girl‘s Day Yura reunited with actor Hong Jong-hyun. On the 26th, Yura posted several photos on her Instagram with the caption, “It’s been a while since I‘ve seen Jjong-ah. At a special history meal today”. In the photos, Yura and Hong Jong-hyun are smiling brightly at the camera and showing off their chemistry. Hong Jong-hyun also posted the same photo on his SNS with the caption, “It’s been a while. #SpecialHistoryMeal”. Yura caught everyone‘s attention by leaving a comment, “Kkuing Jjong-ah”. ‘Jjong-ah’ is the nickname Yura and Hong Jong-hyun used to be a virtual couple. The two joined as a virtual couple on the MBC entertainment show ‘We Got Married’ in June 2014 and received much love for their sweet and innocent love in their 20s. They left the program in March of the following year. Netizens responded to the two who reunited after a long time with reactions such as, “Please remarry me,”Dec 26, 2024
SPECIALEspa Karina, wedding dress feeling… Elegant + fresh and healthy beauty [DA★]Espa Karina, wedding dress feeling… Elegant + fresh and healthy beauty [DA★] Espa Karina showed off her unrealistic beauty. On the 26th, Karina posted several photos on her Instagram with the caption “Merry Christmas!”. In the photos, she is showing off her white silk dress and striking various poses. She looks like a lovely new bride in a wedding dress. Karina exuded an elegant, fresh, and healthy charm. The outfit in question was from the ‘2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon’ red carpet event held at Inspire Resort in Jung-gu, Incheon the day before. On this day, Karina not only performed on the Espa stage, but also collaborated with Ive‘s Ahn Yu-jin to Valerie Broussard’s ‘Killer’. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.comDec 26, 2024
SPECIAL‘Good or Bad Dongjae’ Lee Jun-hyuk “Dongjae is a serious performance... I never tried to make it funny” [DA: Interview②]“Dong-jae is the funniest when he‘s serious. Dong-jae probably thinks he’s going to the Supreme Prosecutors‘ Office seriously,“ actor Lee Joon-hyuk shared his mindset when taking on the character of ‘Seo Dong-jae’. On the 15th, Lee Joon-hyuk had an interview for the TVING original series ‘Good or Bad Dong-jae’ at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. On this day, Lee Joon-hyuk said that he’s not the type to be confident when working on a project. He doesn‘t think, “‘This will definitely go well, everything will go well as long as Dong-jae is present.’In fact, it was created with Dong-jae in mind, but ‘Good or Bad Dong-jae’ is strictly speaking a different project. Just as ‘Loki’ from the Marvel drama isn’t the existing Loki, it was necessary to destroy existing things. I couldn‘t just show Dong-jae as an evil character, but I couldn’t just go with an office movie either. In some ways, it was too difficult. “I wanted to put on a new genre,” he confessed. “Comedy is an essential elNov 19, 2024
SPECIAL‘Good or Bad Dongjae’ Lee Jun-hyuk “Next work is romance… It‘s strange because there are no corpses” [DA: Interview ③]“When I look at my career, it‘s full of weirdos. I think it’s a big change,” actor Lee Joon-hyuk shared his thoughts on taking on a romance drama. On the 15th, Lee Joon-hyuk was interviewed for the TVING original series “Good or Bad Dong-jae” at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. When asked if he had a goal for Good or Bad Dong-jae, Lee Joon-hyuk began by saying, “I thought it would be nice if it were a drama like a restaurant that maniacs visit.” He continued, “It‘s like a strong spiced feeling, like cilantro rice bowl or durian. It’s hard to see that kind of thing on regular broadcasts. I‘m glad that I’ve gained maniacs. It‘s nice that there are people in the world who have the same taste as me. I feel a little bit of relief.” Was there anything that he tried to express differently about Dong-jae in Good or Bad Dong-jae and Dong-jae in Secret Forest? Lee Joon-hyuk said, “Dong-jae in Season 1 should have played the role of a villain. In fact, Dongjae in Secret Forest is hiddeNov 19, 2024
SPECIAL‘Good or Bad Dongjae’ Lee Jun-hyuk “Writer Lee Soo-yeon, like Hwang Si-mok… so reliable” [DA: Interview ①]“Writer Lee Soo-yeon really does her work as candidly as Hwang Si-mok.” Actor Lee Joon-hyuk said that he felt that writer Lee Soo-yeon, who wrote “Good or Bad Dongjae,” was a professional. On the 15th, Lee Joon-hyuk conducted an interview for the TVING original series “Good or Bad Dongjae” at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. On this day, Lee Joon-hyuk began by saying that he was grateful that his fellow business owners liked it so much. Lee Joon-hyuk said, “Out of all the works I‘ve done, the business owners have given me so many good things to say. I think they cheered me on so that I could do other works with conviction and in a unique way.” Lee Joon-hyuk then said, “I’m also grateful to the fans who liked Dongjae. In a way, it‘s a work with a maniacal and unique taste, but I’m excited because I think our tastes match up so well. There are people in this world whose tastes match mine.” I think it‘s a unique drama, and I’m glad that there were so many people who liked it,“Nov 19, 2024
SPECIALKepler “7-person fresh start… Renewal of contract with condition of expanding base of activities” [DA: Interview]The group Kep1er has explained why they renewed their contract. Formed through Mnet‘s ‘Girls Planet 999: Girls’ War’ in 2021, Kep1er is the first Mnet project group to successfully renew their contract and will continue activities as a seven-member group. Mashiro and Kang Ye-seo ended their team activities with the regular album [Kep1going On] released in June. About five months later, on November 1, Kep1er will make a new start as a seven-member group. Why did the seven members Choi Yu-jin, Xiaoting, Kim Chae-hyun, Kim Da-yeon, Hikaru, Huening Bahie, and Seo Young-eun renew their contracts? Choi Yu-jin said in an interview commemorating the release of her 6th mini-album [TIPI-TAP], “We are a team that has come together with different colors to become one. I think we will be able to show new sides of ourselves in the future. I wanted to continue activities,” she said. “I renewed my contract because I wanted to show something not only with the team but also with my individual activitiesNov 01, 2024
SPECIALIm Si-wan “Joining Season 2 of ‘Squid Game’, Which Increased the Value of Korean Content, I Think It‘s a Praise”Actor Im Si-wan shared his thoughts on joining the second season of Netflix‘s highly anticipated series ‘Squid Game’, which will be released in December, through the magazine ‘Singles’. Korea’s only local magazine ‘Singles’ released the cover and visual pictorial for the November issue with Im Si-wan. In the pictorial, which was held at a ranch in Icheon, Gyeonggi-do, Im Si-wan perfectly pulled off a sorrowful and decadent look as well as his signature dark and dreamy atmosphere, exuding various charms. Im Si-wan, who is currently filming the Netflix movie ‘Witch’, said in an interview that he is immersed in his role as a killer in the drama, and that he is creating an intense atmosphere despite the damp weather and moist expressions.Oct 22, 2024
SPECIALCNBLUE “14 years of service at FNC, in charge of ‘one arm’ on either the left or right side” [DA: Interview ③]The band CNBLUE (Jung Yong-hwa, Kang Min-hyuk, Lee Jung-shin) explained why they have been with their agency FNC Entertainment for 14 years. Jung Yong-hwa began by saying in an interview to commemorate the release of CNBLUE‘s 10th mini-album [X], “We don’t have time to think about independence. We‘ve been busy working for 15 years. It takes a lot of energy to build a new nest. All the members are workaholics. We gain energy when we work.” “We’re busy just thinking about music.” (Kang Min-hyuk) “All three of us are happy when we work, and actually don‘t know how to rest. It seems that our social selves seek to be busy. I like having a schedule every day.” (Lee Jung-shin) After 14 years of service, they are considered seniors at their agency. So is CNBLUE the right-hand or left-hand of FNC? To this question, Jung Yong-hwa replied, “CNBLUE exists because FT Island existed. He answered, ”I’m in charge of one arm.“ Lee Jung-shin then added, ”Could you be left-handed?“ causing laughter. CNBLOct 14, 2024
SPECIALCNBLUE “Rival is ‘Loner’, Why did you hate my child all this time!” [DA:Interview②]The band CNBLUE (Jung Yong-hwa, Kang Min-hyuk, Lee Jung-shin) expressed their love and hate for their debut and representative song ‘I‘m a Loner’. In an interview to commemorate the release of CNBLUE’s 10th mini-album [X], Jung Yong-hwa said, “The target we have to overcome is not a certain band, but ‘I‘m a Loner’. In the past, we struggled to make a song that surpassed ‘I’m a Loner’, but it didn‘t work.” He continued, “Now, ‘I’m a Loner’ is our weapon. When we participated in a recent festival, ‘I‘m a Loner’ was the first song that came out, and the audience went crazy. It was a moment when I thought, ‘Why didn’t I love my child?’. I hated my child for 10 years!” He added, “If we had gone to the festival a few years ago, we wouldn‘t have chosen ‘I’m a Loner’. However, having a hit song is a great weapon for a singer. Now, it is a precious song. Since the standard of our music is aligned with ‘I’m a Loner‘, the level of perfection itself could rise.” (Lee Jeong-shin) “Among the commentOct 14, 2024
SPECIALCNBLUE “15 Years of Growth Band, Always Trying to Approach Purely” [DA: Interview ①]CNBLUE (Jung Yong-hwa, Kang Min-hyuk, Lee Jung-shin) emphasized that they are still a ‘growing band’ even after 15 years since their debut. CNBLUE‘s 10th mini album [X] is a new album with a full group released three years after their 9th mini album [WANTED]. The album name [X] contains meanings such as the 10th mini album, 10-fold growth, and an endless future. A comeback highlighting ‘growth’ after 15 years, which is a time when one should mature in a certain field. Regarding this, CNBLUE said in an interview commemorating the release of their new album, “Our attitude toward music is the same as when we were rookies”. Jung Yong-hwa said, “When it comes to music, we try to approach it in the purest way possible. That’s why I think ‘musical growth’ is a dangerous phrase. However, we have grown when it comes to performances. We have gained a lot of know-how in 15 years, and we try not to become complacent. That‘s why we are still a growing band”, explaining the meaning behind the album.Oct 14, 2024
SPECIAL‘Original Jeongnyeon’ CEO Master Singer Kim Jeong-min, “I will conquer the world with pansori!”Master singer. Unlike the Korean dictionary that defines it as ‘a song that is sung exceptionally well’ or ‘a person who sings a song exceptionally well’, the National Gugak Center narrows it down to ‘a person who sings well’a pansori singer who sings especially well’. The name master singer is that high and important. Master singer Kim Jeong-min is a person who has dedicated his life to the popularization and globalization of pansori in exchange for his blood, sweat, and time, and is still dedicating his life to it. He is a true singer who has performed a complete pansori song that takes more than 3 hours 23 times over 10 years from 2013 to 2023, and he released a trot album,Oct 09, 2024