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Chaebol 2nd Generation Lee Philip ♥ Park Hyun-sun, 2nd Daughter’s First Birthday Party…Different Class[DA ★]
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‘Hyperknife’ Park Eun-bin “30 years since debut? Seems like I chose the right actor” [DA : Interview ③]
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SPECIAL‘Jo Woo-jong♥’ Jung Da-eun falls and has surgery “Wrist is broken and broken, pain worsens all night” [DA★]‘Jo Woo-jong♥’ Jung Da-eun undergoes surgery after a fall “Wrist twisted and broken, pain worsened overnight” [DA★] Announcer Jung Da-eun underwent surgery after a fall. On the 1st, Jung Da-eun announced on her Instagram that she had surgery for a fractured wrist, revealing photos taken at the hospital and photos of her in a cast. She recalled, “A week ago, I was playing with a ball with my kid and fell and put my hand behind my back. When I fell, my wrist twisted in a weird way and it hurt so much, I rushed to the hospital right away and they said that both wrist bones were broken. They told me that there were so many things to do right away, but I had to have surgery and be hospitalized, and the moment I heard that, I cried. “Jung Da-eun said, “I slept one night waiting for the surgery, and the pain got worse and worse throughout the night, so I thought, ‘I really need to get the surgery soon.’ “It wasn’t a major surgery, but I was discharged after my first fracture surgery in my lifApr 02, 2025
SPECIALRoy Kim “‘BomBomBom’ Copyright Royalty Filial Son… Long-run Driving Force=Fans” [DA:Interview②]Singer Roy Kim, who is in his 13th year since debut, mentioned his fandom Roy Rose as the driving force behind his long run. In a music talk commemorating the release of his new single ‘Just As I Am’, Roy Kim said, “It always feels good to see a song stay on the charts for a long time.”I always release a song hoping it will do well, but I try to lower my expectations. But I do look at the charts on the day it is released. Sometimes I feel happy when I check the results”, expressing his feelings about consistently releasing hit songs. In fact, his latest work, ‘If You Ask Me What Love Is’, released in October of last year, is currently in the top 20 on the Melon site. So what does long run mean to Roy Kim, who debuted on the national audition program ‘Superstar K’ and became famous the moment he appeared? He began by saying, “The feelings then and now are completely different. I was grateful, but now I am happy in a different way.” He continued, “I was only 19 years old. I had the spiriApr 02, 2025
SPECIALRoy Kim “I‘m OK with hair removal, but I feel good when I hear that I’m sexy” [DA: Interview ①]Singer Roy Kim is hooked on ‘sexiness’. In a music talk commemorating the release of his new single ‘Just As You Are’, Roy Kim said, “I‘m excited because it’s my first new song in the spring since ‘BomBomBom””,“ and sang about a man who wants to love someone just as they are. ”If I‘ve mainly done sad ballads so far, this time I’ve come back with a band sound that‘s perfect for spring,“ he said about the release. ‘Just As You Are’ is a song that Roy Kim first performed as an unreleased song at his 2023 solo concert ‘Roy Note’. It’s a modern rock genre that features a cheerful band sound perfect for spring. Roy Kim wrote the lyrics and composed the song, and it talks about loving ‘us’ just as we are, even if it‘s imperfect and not perfect. Roy Kim said, ”I just sang it because it was a song I wrote at the time. I performed live with only bass, keyboard, and guitar without any arrangement. I didn’t plan on releasing it, but fans kept asking for it, and it was ringing in my ears, so I arraApr 02, 2025
SPECIALKang Ji-young, this kind of body in Kara! Lace-popping innocent sexy [DA★]Group Kara‘s Kang Ji-young captivated everyone’s attention with her body. Kang Ji-young posted a behind-the-scenes photo of a performance on her Instagram on the 1st. In the photo, Kang Ji-young exudes a pure yet sexy vibe with a see-through outfit that wraps her upper body in lace. Her voluminous lines and firm body without an ounce of fat catch the eye. Kara released the digital single ‘I Do I Do’ last year and is currently promoting in various ways. Reporter Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com jhj@donga.comApr 02, 2025
SPECIAL‘Boomssak’ Park Hae-joon “Worried about IU like her father, is she getting a health checkup?” [DA:Interview④]‘I Fooled You’ Park Hae-joon expressed his steadfast affection for IU, who appeared as his daughter in the drama. On the afternoon of the 1st, Park Hae-joon from the Netflix series ‘I Fooled You’ met with Donga.com for an interview and talked about the drama at a hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul. On this day, Park Hae-joon recalled the time he went to see a concert by IU, who appeared as his daughter in the drama ‘I Fooled You’, and said, “She said it was so hard to see concerts. So I went to see it after filming was over, and I thought, ‘She might collapse at some point.’. Even then, I felt like a father. I cheered, ‘My daughter, do well.’. I listened to her songs a lot, but not to the point where I could sing along. But I didn‘t finish the concert. But I was so happy when Bogum suddenly appeared. I went to see her quietly and just looked at her face”. He said, “I was worried, and when I saw her after a long time, she was so thin. I felt bad. I wish she could just live a carefree life, but I wApr 01, 2025
SPECIAL‘Boomssak’ Park Hae-joon “Lost 8kg in the latter half... Lost all the water in my body” [DA: Interview ③]Park Hae-joon from ‘I Was Fooled By You’ talked about the part where he prepared to act as Yang Gwan-sik. On the afternoon of the 1st, Park Hae-joon from the Netflix series ‘I Was Fooled By You’ met with Dong-a.com for an interview and talked about the drama at a hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul. On this day, Park Hae-joon talked about the process of preparing for the middle-aged Yang Gwan-sik, recalling the time in the latter half of the drama when Yang Gwan-sik was receiving chemotherapy, and said, “I did a water-loss treatment for about two weeks.”. Park Hae-joon said, “I lost about 7-8kg. It was almost like I was losing water in my body. I lost it like fighters do before getting on the scale. It also helped me when I was acting. I had no strength in my body. My eyes got sunken. The director was really happy”. When asked about the process, he said, “I drink more than 3L of water a day for about ten days, setting two weeks as the D-day. That makes me urinate a lot. After that, I reduce the waApr 01, 2025
SPECIAL‘Boomsak’ Park Hae-joon “I can‘t be like Yang Gwan-sik... Fantasy” [DA: Interview②]‘I Was Fooled’ Park Hae-joon talked about his synchronization with the character Yang Gwan-sik. On the afternoon of the 1st, Park Hae-joon of the Netflix series ‘I Was Fooled’ met with Dong-a.com for an interview and talked about the series at a hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul. When asked about what kind of father he is in real life, Park Hae-joon said, “The kids don‘t watch my work much. I wish they’d watch it some more. I also wish they‘d look it up and remember it later. There are programs that they want to watch right now, but I don’t think I should force them to watch it. My wife showed ‘I Was Fooled’ to the kids, but they were so sad. They said, ‘Is Dad sick?’ They keep asking about my health since then. When they watch my work, they trust me and help me get into college a lot. If I play a bad role, I almost never show it to them,” drawing attention. Regarding his wife‘s reaction, he said, “My wife became a huge fan of this work. She watched it three times in total. At first, she cried aApr 01, 2025
SPECIALPark Hae-joon: “I shaved my head in ‘My Mister’, so was I cast in ‘Bombshell’?” [DA: Interview ①]‘Fooled Me Too’ Park Hae-joon talked about what he felt while playing the character of Yang Gwan-sik. On the afternoon of the 1st, Park Hae-joon of the Netflix series ‘Fooled Me Too’ met with Donga.com for an interview and talked about the series at a hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul. When asked about his thoughts on presenting the conclusion of ‘Fooled Me Too”, Park Hae-joon said, “I had high expectations after meeting such a great script, director, writer, and actors. I was worried about how the story would be delivered to the viewers, but after watching parts 1 and 2, those concerns disappeared. We‘ve really cried and laughed together for the past month, and although it’s not over because it‘s an OTT series, I feel like it’s come to an end in my heart. I‘m so sad, but I’m also so happy that it seems to have a good outcome. He said, “I never thought I would come across a work like this. I wonder if I will ever be able to meet this again.” He also said about his feelings about playing the middApr 01, 2025
SPECIALOh Yeon-seo, Intense Visual Transformation… Delivering a Good News [DA★]Actress Oh Yeon-seo shared new news along with a strong visual transformation. On the 31st, Oh Yeon-seo wrote on her SNS, “Hello. I actually have so many things I want to show you guys, so after much thought, I opened a YouTube channel. Let‘s meet tomorrow when April starts! (Excited). See you tomorrow.” In the profile picture that was revealed at the same time, Oh Yeon-seo caught everyone’s attention with her charming visuals and declining beauty. Meanwhile, Oh Yeon-seo has confirmed her appearance in ‘Ugly Love’ alongside Lee Jung-jae and Lim Ji-yeon.Apr 01, 2025
SPECIALOk Joo-hyun, ‘3-hour performance in extreme cold’ G-Dragon‘s throat condition concerns “It’s ridiculous” [DA★]Musical actress Ock Joo-hyun is worried about the condition of singer G-Dragon‘s throat. On March 31, Ock Joo-hyun posted a video to her Instagram story proving that she watched G-Dragon’s concert [Übermancy]. She wrote, “After hearing from people who saw it the day before, I got really ready, like I was wearing a blanket. I‘m really excited because it’s right before the performance.” She continued, “But it‘s heartbreaking to see an artist having to breathe for a long time outdoors in this weather.” She continued, “It doesn’t make sense to scream while breathing in this cold air,” and “I wanted to wrap the blanket he was sitting on,” cheering on G-Dragon, who was performing outdoors for three hours in sub-zero temperatures. G-Dragon kicked off his world tour with 60,000 fans at Goyang Stadium on March 29 and 30. This was the first concert in eight years since 2017‘s ‘ACT III, MOTTE’, which set a record for the largest-scale tour in the history of solo singers. Ock Joo-hyun recently appApr 01, 2025
SPECIALJeon Hyun-moo, ‘Only 21 fixed’ Is he out of work? “I can‘t hear my voice” Health issue [DA★]Broadcaster Jeon Hyun-moo shared his recent situation while struggling with a cold. On March 31, Jeon Hyun-moo posted on his Instagram, “Everyone, don‘t get sick. This cold-related laryngitis is really bad. Health is the most important. I don’t need anything else.” He added, “This laryngitis seems to be the worst I‘ve ever had. It’s sad to be alone. My throat is sore.” In the photo he shared, Jeon Hyun-moo is lying down after receiving treatment for his throat. Netizens cheered him on with comments wishing for Jeon Hyun-moo‘s recovery. Previously, Jeon Hyun-moo was a hot topic for his workaholic side, revealing that he has more than 20 regular programs a year. Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.comApr 01, 2025
SPECIALKim Soo-hyun sheds tears over the ‘late Kim Sae-ron controversy’ “I‘m a coward” (comprehensive) [DA:Issue]Actor Kim Soo Hyun held an emergency press conference and shed tears about the various suspicions surrounding him and the late Kim Sae Ron. On the 31st, Kim Soo Hyun held an emergency press conference and appeared in person 20 days after the controversy broke out. Numerous reporters gathered at the press conference held at the Stanford Hotel in Mapo-gu, Seoul. He started by saying, “I’m sorry. It’s heartbreaking that the deceased doesn’t seem to be resting comfortably. I consider myself a coward. I think I was only concerned about protecting what I had.” Regarding the public’s most curious question about whether it was true that he dated Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor, Kim Soo Hyun maintained his original position, saying, “We did not date,” and explained that their one-year relationship ended when she became an adult. He continued to say about Kim Sae Ron’s tragic choice, “It’s not that the deceased made a tragic choice because our agency pressured her to pay her debts due to my negMar 31, 2025
SPECIAL“I didn‘t date while I was a minor” Kim Soo Hyun tearfully asserts innocence, sues for 12 billion won (comprehensive) [DA:On-site]Actor Kim Soo-hyun has personally stated his position on the Kim Sae-ron allegations. On the afternoon of the 31st, an emergency press conference was held for Kim Soo-hyun at the Stanford Hotel Seoul in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Kim Soo-hyun and his legal representative, attorney Kim Jong-bok (Law Firm LKB & Partners), attended the press conference. Kim Soo-hyun spoke for the first time in 20 days since the controversy first broke out on the 10th. Kim Soo-hyun said, “First of all, I apologize. I think so many people are suffering because of me. I feel so sorry that the deceased was not able to rest in peace. I consider myself a coward. I think I was always anxious to protect what I had. I was afraid of being harmed. I was busy running away and denying it. That’s why it took me a long time to stand here,” Kim Soo-hyun said, sobbing. “I just thought about what it would have been like if I had told everything here from the beginning. If that had been the case, I think the fans who love me and the cMar 31, 2025
SPECIALKim Soo-hyun‘s emergency press conference... No fans, only cheering trucks [DA:On-site]Kim Soo Hyun‘s overseas fans showed their support by sending a ‘cheer truck’ near the press conference. On the afternoon of the 31st, Kim Soo Hyun’s emergency press conference will be held at the Stanford Hotel Seoul in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Kim Soo Hyun and his legal representative, attorney Kim Jong-bok (LKB & Partners Law Firm) will attend the press conference. While many reporters were waiting early at the scene, the ‘cheer truck’ sent by Kim Soo Hyun‘s overseas fans caught people’s attention on the nearby road. The ‘Kim Soo Hyun Cheer Truck’, which had disappeared for a while due to a parking issue, reappeared near the hotel as the press conference approached. It was sent by South American fans, and they said, ‘Kim Soo Hyun has dedicated his life to art and his fans’ and asked them to stop the cyberbullying. However, no one who was presumed to be a fan was to be found at the scene. Only the truck was guarding the front of the press conference. Earlier, YouTube channel ‘Garosero ResearchMar 31, 2025
SPECIALLee Joo-myung, the epitome of slender body [DA★]Actress Lee Joo-myung showed off her slender body. On the 30th, Lee Joo-myung posted a picture of herself spending her free time on her SNS with the affectionate message, “I ♥”. In particular, she caught everyone‘s attention by revealing her slender body in a bikini. In addition, Lee Joo-myung’s unique force catches the eye. Lee Joo-myung is scheduled to act with Song Joong-ki and Chun Woo-hee in the JTBC drama ‘My Youth’. Photo = Lee Joo-myung‘s SNSMar 31, 2025
SPECIAL‘Comeback’ Izuna “Concept Flower Group, I Want to Be No. 1 with Exciting ‘SIGN’” [Rookie Interview: How Do You Like This?]◆ Izuna‘s Self-Introduction 1. Group Name: izna (이즈나) - A group name that contains the bold confidence and conviction that anytime, anywhere, and anything will soon be defined as me 2. Agency: Wake One 3. Debut Date: November 25, 2024 - A seven-member multinational group formed through Mnet’s idol audition program ‘I-LAND2: N/a’ 4. Members: Mai, Bang Ji-min, Yoon Ji-yoon, Coco, Yoo Sarang, Choi Jeong-eun, Jung Se-bi - Member Yoon Ji-yoon has temporarily halted activities due to health issues, so the interview was conducted with all six of them. Q. What was the criteria for dividing your roommates into Mai-Bang Ji-min, Yoon Ji-yoon-Coco, Yoo Sarang-Choi Jeong-eun-Jung Se-bi? - Yoo Sarang: We divided them in order of age. I share a room with Choi Jeong-eun and Jung Se-bi, and we are the youngest line. Since we are students, we also had to consider our commute times, so we chose our roommates in order of age. Q. What is it like to work together with the member who has been a trainee for tMar 31, 2025
SPECIALITZY‘s Yeji, How to Show Off Your Ability [Jeon Hyo-jin’s Selfish Pick]- Based on albums released from February 28th to March 28th, and arranged in order of release date-◆ Onew‘s 2nd full-length album [WE: Dream Chaser]: The villain waits for the hero’s transformation (EVILDOER), One-way traffic (一方通行: Traffic Love), Eyes widening (All the things I love)- The god of romance, the devil of band sound, the authority of storytelling. Onew showed unique material, high-quality band sound, and the diverse and well-placed members‘ vocal colors and emotional expressiveness with their 2nd full-length album. A villain in a drama who makes everyone happy only when he dies, but looking back, the villain has always waited for the hero’s transformation. ‘The villain waits for the hero‘s transformation’, ‘They say love alone is not love. From ‘One-Way Street’, which kicks off with ‘I’m in love too’, to the birth of the 2025 spring season song ‘Dazzling’, the love embraced by the romantic band Onewe is so diverse.Mar 31, 2025
SPECIAL‘Sseuruk’ Jo Hyun-ah, Park Bo-gum and the thrilling height difference~ [DA★]Urban Zakapa‘s Jo Hyun-ah revealed a certification shot with Park Bo-gum with their exciting height difference. On the 28th, Jo Hyun-ah posted a picture with Park Bo-gum on her SNS with the caption, “New MC, new album, new family member♥.” Jo Hyun-ah smiled shyly next to Park Bo-gum while holding a bouquet of flowers, and Park Bo-gum also smiled warmly. The height difference between the petite Jo Hyun-ah and Park Bo-gum caught the eye. On this day, Jo Hyun-ah participated in the recording of KBS’s ‘The Seasons-Park Bo-gum‘s Cantabile’. It is said that the chemistry between the two stood out, as Jo Hyun-ah gave Park Bo-gum a one-point vocal lesson and Park Bo-gum gave advice to Jo Hyun-ah, who is taking on her first acting challenge. Meanwhile, Jo Hyun-ah made a comeback on the 26th with her single album ‘Softly’ and is continuing active promotions. ‘The Seasons - Park Bo-gum’s Cantabile’ Jo Hyun-ah‘s episode will air on Friday the 28th at 10 PM. Photo = Jo Hyun-ah’s SNSMar 28, 2025
SPECIALHa Do-kwon, ‘♥Kim Yuna’ Go Woo-rim military service status revealed…Seoul National University senior and junior [DA★]Actor Ha Do-kwon revealed a photo of himself meeting with Go Woo-rim, a member of the crossover group Forestella who is currently serving in the military. On the 28th, Ha Do-kwon posted a photo on his SNS with the caption, “Woo-rim, who took off his mask and was in his military uniform. Let‘s meet again in civilian clothes soon.” It seems that Ha Do-kwon, who attended the 10th West Sea Guardian Day commemoration ceremony, met Go Woo-rim, who is currently serving in the military band, at the ceremony. Ha Do-kwon and Go Woo-rim are famous for being seniors and juniors in the Seoul National University vocal music department. They also appeared together on MBC TV’s ‘King of Mask Singer’ in 2020. Meanwhile, Go Woo-rim married former figure skater Kim Yuna in October 2022. He is currently serving as an active-duty soldier in the army since November 2023. He will be discharged on May 19. Photo = Ha Do-kwon SNSMar 28, 2025
SPECIALI think it was hard to believe that Jang Won-young wasn‘t CG... [DA★]It was hard to believe that Jang Won-young wasn‘t CG... [DA★] Jang Won-young of Ive showed off her fairy-like visuals. On the 28th, Jang Won-young revealed photos and videos taken at a jewelry brand exhibition hall on her Instagram. She wore a white tube top mini dress and exuded a pure yet elegant charm. She caught everyone’s attention with her unrealistic proportions and facial features that were more gorgeous than jewelry. Meanwhile, Ive, which Jang Won-young is a part of, will hold a fan concert ‘IVE SCOUT’ on Saturday, April 5th at the KSPO Dome in Olympic Park, Seoul. The concept of this concert is ‘Ive’ transforming into a scout and going on a fun adventure with ‘Dive (official fan club name)’. The second performance sold out in an instant amid a fierce ticket reservation war, and it will also be broadcast live exclusively on Lotte Cinema. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.comMar 28, 2025