‘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]
Hong Sang-soo, photo time alone… ‘full-term’ Kim Min-hee, who left the country with him, did not attend [DA:Issue]
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]
“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 “♥Acting=Becoming a Job, I Became More Scary… A Lot of Emotional Burden” [DA:Interview③]
Girls‘ Generation Hyoyeon, It’s Only February, Isn‘t It Cold? Wearing a Bra Top and Boldly Exposing Herself [DA★]
Park Hyung-sik, who took off his romantic comedy, filled with masculinity and desire never seen before in ‘Treasure Island’ (Comprehensive) [DA:On-site]
SPECIAL‘Lee Min-jung♥’ Lee Byung-hun, holding hands with his youngest daughter on a date… Daily life of a doting daughter [DA★]Actor Lee Byung-hun‘s ‘daughter fool’ daily life has been revealed. On the 16th, Lee Min-jung posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “Showing signs that she likes to run around”. The revealed picture shows Lee Byung-hun holding his youngest daughter’s hand tightly and going for a walk. The sight of his daughter walking toddling catches the eye. In particular, Lee Byung-hun added warmth by showing his ‘daughter fool’ by bending down to make eye contact with his daughter while wearing a lightweight padding and training pants. Meanwhile, Lee Min-jung and Lee Byung-hun got married in 2013 and had a son in 2015. After that, in December 2023, after 8 years of marriage, they held their daughter in their arms. Lee Min-jung chose the drama ‘Okay, Let‘s Get a Divorce’ as her next work, and Lee Byung-hun is currently filming director Park Chan-wook’s new film ‘There‘s No Way Around’. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comFeb 17, 2025
SPECIAL“Broadcasting together? It‘s going to be a shock” Kim Shin-young, Virtual Idol Playb’s remarks are criticized [DA:Issue]Broadcaster Kim Shin-young is drawing criticism from fans for her comments about the virtual idol group Playb. On the MBC FM4U show ‘Kim Shin-young‘s Hope Song at Noon’ that aired on the 16th, DJ Kim Shin-young listened to Playb’s new song ‘Dash’ and then had a conversation with guest Hangzoo. When Kim Shin-young mentioned, “It‘s been two years since Playb’s debut”, Hangzoo asked, “Have you adjusted (to being a virtual idol)? Kim Shin-young replied, “(Adapted) not”, mentioning a recent episode where Playb was featured on a radio show hosted by Go Young-bae, saying, “What really shocked me was that Go Young-bae took a picture with the members of Playb. I was really surprised. How did they record it? How did they broadcast it? That‘s what I thought.“ Hangzoo responded, “I can’t meet them. I‘m close with the virtual group. So, for now, I can’t meet them. Because we live in different worlds. I can only communicate with them through social media (SNS). The photos are photoshopped,” he explaFeb 17, 2025
SPECIALSoyou, the best body in girl groups… Glamorous certification in dizzying dress [DA★]Group SISTAR‘s Soyou showed off her glamorous body. On the 17th, Soyou posted a photo on her Instagram with a trophy-shaped emoticon. The released photo contained a behind-the-scenes look of Soyou attending the ‘Hanteo Music Awards 2024’ held the previous day. Soyou, wearing a white off-shoulder dress with a deep cleavage, caught people’s attention with her voluminous body and firm apple hips. Meanwhile, Soyou is currently appearing on MBC every1‘s ‘Hidden Eye’ and communicating with fans through the YouTube channel ‘Soyougi’. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comFeb 17, 2025
SPECIALBlackpink Jisoo♥Rosé, Showing Special Affection... “I Love You More” [DA★]Blackpink‘s Jisoo and Rosé showed their affection for each other. On the 16th, Jisoo posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “I love you.” The revealed picture shows Jisoo taking a selfie with Rosé. On this day, Rosé visited SBS’s ‘Inkigayo’ to cheer on Jisoo‘s comeback stage. The two of them are seen affectionately touching shoulders and making V signs for the camera, drawing attention. Rosé showed special affection by commenting, “Me more” on the post. Meanwhile, Jisoo released her new mini-album ‘Amortage’ (AMORTAGE) on the 14th. ‘Amortage’ is an album that contains a total of four songs, including the title song ‘Earthquake’, ‘Your Love’, ‘TEARS’, and ‘Hugs & Kisses’. Reporter Seunghyun Kim, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comFeb 17, 2025
SPECIALMikyo, angered by the death of the late Kim Sae-ron, “Someone has to die to stop the malicious commenters” [DA★]Migyo expresses anger at the death of the late Kim Sae Ron, “Only when someone dies will the haters stop” [DA★] Singer Migyo expressed her sorrow at the sad news of the late Kim Sae Ron. On the 16th, Migyo pointed out on her Instagram story, “Only when someone dies will the haters stop. Because I thought, ”Oh no. But don‘t they even know that they are leaving malicious comments?“ She expressed her anger, saying, ”The media and broadcasting are the same. They search for issues, write sensational articles to cause ‘agro’, and then when a person dies, they act as if nothing happened and pretend that they have nothing to do with it. It’s disgusting.“ She then wrote, ”Killing a person isn‘t a big deal. It’s only sad for the person who died. I pray that the deceased may rest in peace.“ Migyo did not directly mention the late Kim Sae Ron‘s name in the post. However, it seems that the deceased left a heartbreaking message regarding the fact that he suffered from malicious commenters every timeFeb 17, 2025
SPECIAL‘9 years older♥’ Son Yeon-jae, 1st birthday party at a 5-star hotel… The ultimate in luxury [DA★]Former national rhythmic gymnast Son Yeon-jae has released photos of her son‘s first birthday party. On the 16th, Son Yeon-jae posted a photo on her Instagram with the caption, “I will raise him well to be a healthy and upright child. Thank you for your congratulations. Let’s get along well in the future, baby.” The released photo shows Son Yeon-jae, her husband, and her son on his first birthday. Son Yeon-jae‘s family, who held a party at a five-star hotel, caught the attention of onlookers with a luxurious first birthday party that was no less than a wedding. In particular, Son Yeon-jae showed off her elegant and graceful beauty by wearing a purple hanbok and neatly tied up hair. Son Yeon-jae’s happy smile while holding her son in her arms caught the eye. Meanwhile, Son Yeon-jae married a financier who is 9 years her senior in August 2022. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comFeb 17, 2025
SPECIALHan Ji-min, Lee Jun-hyuk‘s Perfect Visual Combination “Thank You Only” [DA★]Actress Han Ji-min revealed a photo she took with Lee Joon-hyuk and other actors after the end of ‘My Perfect Secretary’. On the night of the 15th, Han Ji-min posted a photo with the caption “Thank you very much” on her SNS. The revealed photo included a photo taken with Lee Joon-hyuk, who acted as a couple in the drama, as well as a photo with the actors and staff she worked with in the drama. In particular, the sweet and friendly visual chemistry between Han Ji-min and Lee Joon-hyuk caught everyone‘s attention. Meanwhile, SBS’s ‘My Perfect Secretary’, where Han Ji-min and Lee Joon-hyuk acted as lovers, ended on the 14th. Photo = Han Ji-min‘s SNSFeb 16, 2025
SPECIALKim Hee-jung, healthy beauty in a string bikini… looks like a real-life version of Moana [DA★]Kim Hee-jung, healthy beauty in a string bikini… Looks like a real-life version of Moana [DA★] Actress Kim Hee-jung showed off her bikini figure. On the 14th, Kim Hee-jung posted a bikini photo taken at the beach to celebrate Valentine‘s Day on her Instagram. In the photo, she confidently posed wearing a bright orange bikini. Kim Hee-jung emphasized her firm waistline with a uniquely designed bikini with string details. She added an elegant vibe with a breezy wrap skirt. Her appearance, blending in with the beautiful nature, looks like a real-life version of the movie ‘Moana’. Meanwhile, Kim Hee-jung met audiences last year with the movies ‘Rabang’ and ‘The Glory of the Family: Returns’, and was active in the SBS women’s soccer variety show ‘Goal-Kicking Girls’. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.comFeb 15, 2025
SPECIAL‘Solo Hell 4’ PD “Yook Jun-seo♥Lee Si-an in one bed, surprised even on set” [Meet the PD②]The PDs of ‘Solo Hell 4’ opened up about season 5, starting with the hot topic of Yook Jun-seo♥Lee Si-an‘s bed scene. On the afternoon of the 13th, an interview with Kim Jae-won, Kim Jung-hyun, and Park Soo-ji PDs of the Netflix series ‘Solo Hell 4’ was held at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. On this day, PD Park Soo-ji said about the bed scene in heaven between Lee Si-an and Yook Jun-seo, which was the hottest topic in ‘Solo Hell 4’, “When I saw it on set, I didn’t know what kind of date they had on Hell Island. I was surprised by how quickly they got close. Rather, when we edited it, we found out that they had been building their relationship on Hell Island. They got so close that the viewers must have thought, ‘Suddenly?’, but we found out that their relationship had continued. “I was surprised at first on set,” he recalled the atmosphere at the time. When asked about the reason for setting up a couple date between Junseo Yook, Si-an Lee, Jeong-su Kim, and Yu-jin Jung inFeb 15, 2025
SPECIAL‘Solo Hell 4’ PD “I didn‘t know Lee Si-an would be this popular...” [Meet the PD①]This time again, ‘Solo Hell 4’, which captured the hearts of viewers with its hot topic, has come to an end. The PDs of ‘Solo Hell 4’ revealed the casting behind-the-scenes stories of the cast members who were at the center of the topic. On the afternoon of the 13th, an interview with PDs Kim Jae-won, Kim Jung-hyun, and Park Soo-ji of the Netflix series ‘Solo Hell 4’ was conducted at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. PD Kim Jung-hyun was the first to say about the hot response to ‘Solo Hell 4’, “There was an article saying that season 5 was confirmed. I‘m so touched, and in fact, Netflix said it was the best performance of their all-time, which makes me feel good. What I felt was that the response from teenagers and people in their 20s was better than previous seasons. I think I was also happy to receive a lot of reactions on YouTube. There are a lot of search terms, and when you go to a cafe, there are a lot of stories like in Season 1,” he said. Regarding the casting of theFeb 15, 2025
SPECIALSunmi, are you wearing pants or are you covering them up? Unique styling [DA★]Sunmi, are you wearing pants or covering up? Unique styling [DA★] Singer Sunmi showed off her sensational styling. On the night of the 14th, Sunmi posted several photos on her Instagram with the caption “day 1 in HK”. In the photos, Sunmi, like a fashionista, poses wearing uniquely tailored pants with cut-off jeans, dominating the gaze. Her slender body line and unique aura created a pictorial-like feeling. Sunmi performed on stage at ‘Katch the Pop SUNMI x ANSON LO x JEREMY concert 2025’ at Hong Kong Asia World Arena on the 13th. The same performance is scheduled for the 16th. Meanwhile, Sunmi has been receiving much love for her unique ‘Sunmi Pop’, such as ‘Gashina’, ‘Heroine’, ‘Nalarari’, ‘Purple Night’, ‘Fever Rising’. In June of last year, she promoted with the single album ‘Balloon in Love’. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.comFeb 15, 2025
SPECIAL‘Na Wan-bi’ Lee Jun-hyuk “‘A trustworthy actor’ Burden? I will do my best” [DA: Interview④]Actor Lee Joon-hyuk shared his thoughts on the modifier ‘Actor you can trust and watch’. Lee Joon-hyuk recently had an interview to commemorate the end of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘My Perfect Secretary’ at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul. On this day, when asked if he felt anything about Joo Sung-chul from ‘The Outlaws 3’ and Yoo Eun-ho from ‘Na Wan-bi’, who are completely different characters, Lee Joon-hyuk replied, “There are similarities in the story structure of introduction, development, climax, and conclusion. In ‘The Outlaws, someone is killed in the introduction, development, climax, and in ‘Na Wan-bi, a kiss takes place in the introduction, development, climax, and conclusion. It felt comfortable because I felt that ‘The story structure was the same. The only difference is that in ‘The Outlaws, senior Ma Dong-seok makes death threats up close. In ‘The Outlaws, when you open your eyes, it‘s senior Ma, and in ‘Na Wan-bi, when you open your eyes, it’s Ji-min. Isn‘t that the diffeFeb 15, 2025
SPECIAL‘Nawanbi’ Lee Jun-hyuk “Fulfilling Dad Fantasy? Loss is Greater When It Doesn‘t Exist in Reality” [DA: Interview ③]Actor Lee Joon-hyuk answered honestly about what it felt like to take on the role of a ‘single dad. Lee Joon-hyuk recently had an interview to commemorate the end of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘My Perfect Secretary’ at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul. On this day, when asked if his fantasy was fulfilled while playing the role of a father, Lee Joon-hyuk answered honestly, saying, “It‘s not that kind of life when I go home, so it’s not fulfilling,“ causing laughter. He continued, ”Acting is a job. In fact, Mr. Byul is a very professional actor. I think I‘ve gained a really great colleague as a colleague. There was a process of learning about children through continuous conversations with them. Rather than being fulfilled, it’s a bigger loss because it doesn‘t exist in reality.“ Lee Joon-hyuk showed perfect father-daughter chemistry with child actor Kiso Yoo. He revealed, “I became close with Byul through Mukjjipa.”. Then, “I asked Byul, ‘Will you call me dad?’, and she said ‘No.’. So I askFeb 15, 2025
SPECIAL‘Na Wan-bi’ Lee Jun-hyuk “Pressure on appearance is natural”… Joins the ranks of outrageous remarks [DA: Interview②]Actor Lee Joon-hyuk opened up about external pressure. Lee Joon-hyuk recently had an interview to commemorate the end of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘My Perfect Secretary’ at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul. On that day, Lee Joon-hyuk laughed when asked when Yoo Eun-ho started liking Kang Ji-yoon, saying, “Since she‘s Ji-min, didn’t he like her from the moment he first saw her? He added, “In fact, the moment when you see someone‘s weaknesses can be quite attractive. No matter how perfect a CEO is, there are parts that I can fill. And if that’s something I‘m good at, I’ll feel that person changing and enjoying it. I think that‘s where I got into it.”. Regarding whether Yoo Eun-ho had done anything to seduce or target Kang Ji-yoon, Lee Joon-hyuk said, “Probably Eun-ho didn’t intend to seduce Ji-yoon. He really thought about faithfully giving her what she needed. If he had approached her with the intention of seducing her, Ji-yoon would have known. Because Jiyoon is a business person. EunhoFeb 15, 2025
SPECIAL‘Na Wan-bi’ Lee Jun-hyuk “My taste was minor... I should have done romance” [DA: Interview ①]Actor Lee Joon-hyuk revealed his thoughts on challenging romance with ‘My Perfect Secretary’. Lee Joon-hyuk recently had an interview to commemorate the end of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘My Perfect Secretary’ at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘My Perfect Secretary’ is a work that depicts the intimate romance between Kang Ji-yoon (Han Ji-min), the CEO of a headhunting company who is good at everything she does, and Yoo Eun-ho (Lee Joon-hyuk), a secretary who is also perfect at her job. Lee Joon-hyuk perfectly played the role of single dad ‘Yoo Eun-ho’ in ‘My Perfect Secretary’, adding another life character to his resume following Seo Dong-jae in ‘Secret Forest’ and Joo Sung-chul in ‘The Outlaws 3’. On this day, Lee Joon-hyuk said with a laugh, “I guess my taste was really minor. I should have done this kind of work to communicate with the public. He continued, “I‘m glad ‘My Perfect Secretary’ did so well. In fact, I feel scared and nervous when I releaseFeb 15, 2025
SPECIALPsy, another self-care failure with a sharp suit fit [DA★]Singer Psy has once again drawn the ire of fans for his failure to take care of himself. On the 14th, Psy revealed his suit fits in 2006 and 2025 on his SNS. Immediately after the reveal, fans responded with comments such as, “I don‘t have time to reminisce. I need to take care of myself urgently,” “You’re not taking care of yourself again,” and “You‘re not dieting, are you?” Psy apologized again, saying, “I’m sorry,” making everyone laugh. On the 4th, Psy uploaded a video of himself eating Jjamppong with the caption, “It‘s cold. When it’s cold, I‘m this guy and this guy is me. Taking care of myself is the only way to survive.” Fans poured out complaints at his much slimmer appearance. Meanwhile, Psy released his 9th full-length album, “Ssada9,” in 2022.Feb 14, 2025
SPECIAL‘Witch’ Park Jin-young♥Noh Jeong-ui “Synchronization rate with webtoon 9.5 points, because there are no flaws!” [Exclusive Interview]Actors Park Jin-young and Noh Jung-eui are joining writer Kang Full‘s worldview with perfect synchronization and “(0.) flawless” quality. Channel A’s new Saturday-Sunday drama “The Witch” is a mystery romance about Lee Dong-jin (played by Park Jin-young), a man who tries to break the laws of bad luck surrounding women called witches, and Park Mi-jung (played by Noh Jung-eui), a woman who has become the seed of tragedy and has cut herself off from the world, and who save each other at the end of a journey that they will not give up on. ‘Moving’, ‘Lighting Store’, is a dramatization of the webtoon of the same name by Kang Full, the popular webtoon writer, and also the debut drama of director Kim Tae-gyun of the movie ‘Dark Figure of Crime’. In an interview with Donga.com conducted before the first broadcast of ‘The Witch’, Park Jin-young said, “It is an original work by writer Kang Full, who is loved by many viewers, and it is a work by director Kim Tae-gyun who has really fun realizingFeb 14, 2025
SPECIALLee Se-young, shows off amazing body… Bap photo released [DA★]Comedian Lee Se-young is drawing attention by revealing a body profile (BAF) photo. On the afternoon of the 14th, Lee Se-young posted on her SNS, “Of all the body profile studios I’ve taken photos of, there’s no one that’s as satisfying as this one!!!” Lee Se-young also posted, “I’ve set about 10 goals for this year. Out of those, the three that I’m closest to achieving at this point are~~~ opening a Japanese class, getting 10,000 subscribers for my fourth channel (Shorts Channel), and taking a BAF photo!! Please look forward to other good news that will be coming soon,” along with a photo. In the revealed photo, Lee Se-young is wearing underwear and staring at the camera. She is drawing attention by showing off her amazing body after successfully dieting. Meanwhile, Lee Se-young recently revealed her plans for breast augmentation by posting a video titled “Comedian Lee Se-young Breast Surgery” on her YouTube channel, “Youngpyeong TV.” Reporter Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com yyynnn@donga.comFeb 14, 2025
SPECIALKanye West ♥ Bianca Sensei, Divorce After Naked Performance? “How Many Misinformations?” [DA:Hollywood]As reports of Kanye West and Bianca Senseori getting a divorce surfaced, attention is focused on the truth of the reports denying them. The Daily Mail reported on the 13th (local time) that Kanye West and Bianca Senseori are about to get a divorce. A source close to Kanye West explained to the media that the two are preparing for legal procedures to end their marriage, or divorce. If they do get a divorce, Kanye West and Bianca Senseori, who started their marriage in December 2022, will end their marriage after 2 years and 2 months. However, there were other reports. The Hollywood Reporter quoted a source close to Kanye West as saying that the divorce report itself was not true. A source close to Kanye West said that the two are together in LA, USA, and plan to spend Valentine‘s Day (February 14) together. In particular, the source emphasized that there are no problems in the relationship between the two, asking about the number of groundless rumors. Meanwhile, Kanye West and Bianca SeFeb 14, 2025
SPECIALCha Eun-woo, handsome even with glasses… The face genius is different [DA★]Singer and actor Cha Eun-woo showed off his handsome looks even with glasses. On the 14th, Cha Eun-woo posted a photo on his Instagram without any caption. The revealed photo shows Cha Eun-woo taking a selfie. Cha Eun-woo showed off his chic charm by wearing a black leather jacket, a beanie, and glasses. His sculpted facial features that are not hidden by his glasses catch the eye. Meanwhile, Cha Eun-woo will appear in the new Netflix series ‘The Wonderfuls’ as his next work. ‘The Wonderfuls’ is a superpower comic action adventure set in 1999, when doomsday theories were popular, about neighborhood idiots who gain superpowers from an unexpected incident and fight against villains who threaten the peace of Haesung City. Cha Eun-woo plays Lee Woon-jung, a Seoul man who is a specially hired civil servant in Haesung City and lacks social skills. Reporter Kim Seung-hyun, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comFeb 14, 2025