K.Will ‘Knowing Sister-in-law’ another story… Not that one, ‘World Gay’ season 3 (Let‘s Be My Wife 4)
Creepy guessing of name initials, age, and appearance… How about a shaman romance? (Possessed Romance 2)
10th Jeong-suk-Young-soo‘s extreme no... ‘Nasol’ Legend cast ‘Ji-bok-haeng’ First broadcast on the 28th
TVJi Seok-jin, sniping at Yoo Jae-suk, his friend of 30 years… Yoo Jae-suk‘s neck is furious (Running Man)SBS‘s ‘Running Man’ will foreshadow a race to find the true meaning of ‘good value for money’ in an era of high prices. In a recent recording, the members visited a market restaurant known for its good value for money and took on the mission of guessing the price of a serving of tteokbokki. An additional mission followed with fried food at stake, and the members, obsessed with food, made the audience burst into laughter by throwing all sorts of ‘nonsense feasts’. This mission required impromptu lyrics based on the given prompts, so quick thinking and sense were very important. Ji Suk-jin transformed into ‘MC Abby Nem’ and, as if he had been waiting for it, dissed his ‘best friend’ Yoo Jae-suk, causing him to grab him by the scruff of the neck. On the other hand, Yang Se-chan is said to have heated up the scene by suddenly making a straightforward confession and making the older brothers and sisters’ gums burst. Meanwhile, the snack shop visited that day is a place that has frozen the pJan 25, 2025
TVJi Sang-ryeol joins ‘Mr. Housewife 2’… First public appearance of live-in girlfriend [Official]On KBS 2TV‘s ‘Mr. House Husband Season 2’ (hereafter ‘Mr. House Husband’), Ji Sang-ryeol will be joining the show as a new House Husband for the new year. Ji Sang-ryeol, who was synonymous with the entertainment industry’s ‘single man’ and ‘sting man’, will break the stereotypes about him and reveal his daily life that is 180 degrees different from his previous image. First, Ji Sang-ryeol makes the shocking statement, “I‘m not a single man or a widower,” and surprises everyone by revealing a house full of traces of women, such as two pillows on the bed, toothbrushes placed side by side, and couple photos. Next, Ji Sang-ryeol’s live-in girlfriend appears for the first time on ‘Mr. House Husband’, and Ji Sang-ryeol cannot hide his affection for her, saying, “We know each other just by looking at each other.” The identity of the live-in girlfriend who wakes up Ji Sang-ryeol with a warm morning call and even prepares his breakfast herself is drawing keen attention. Also, on this day, Ji SaJan 25, 2025
TVKim Ui-seong raises both hands to a knife-wielding man… Imminent crisis (Check-in Hanyang)In ‘Check In Hanyang’, Kim Eui-seong is attacked by a strange man. In episode 11 of Channel A‘s weekend drama ‘Check In Hanyang’ (written by Park Hyun-jin/directed by Myung Hyun-woo, Noh Kyu-yeop/planned by Channel A/produced by Wemad, Artist Studio, Story Networks/joint production and investment by PONY CANYON), which airs on the 25th, the eve of the engagement ceremony between Prince Muyeong Lee Eun (played by Bae In-hyeok) and Byeong-pan’s (played by Yoon Je-moon) niece Do-kyung (played by Kwon Eun-bin) takes place. It adds to the curiosity as it is said that Cheon Bang-ju (played by Kim Eui-seong) is attacked by someone at the same time at Yongcheonru where a splendid festival is being held. The still cuts released by ‘Check In Hanyang’ show people wearing masks and enjoying the engagement ceremony between Prince Muyeong and Do-kyung. It raises curiosity about what will happen among the anonymous people mingling under the splendid lights. Meanwhile, Cheon Bang-ju, the owner of YongJan 25, 2025
TVYoo Jae-suk gives up his singing part to Seung-heon? ‘A warm recording site’ (What‘s the big deal?)‘What do you do when you play?’ The recording site of the group song ‘Butterfly’ where everyone became one will be revealed. The episode of MBC‘s ‘What do you do when you play?’ (directed by Kim Jin-yong, Lee Joo-won, Wang Jong-seok, Ahn Ji-sun, Bang Sung-soo/written by Noh Min-sun), which will air on the 25th, will depict the ‘Winter Song Mates’ singing the long-awaited group song ‘Butterfly’ of the ‘Winter Song Project’. The recording studio where the group song will be sung is a place that holds 80 years of modern and contemporary Korean music history, adding to its special meaning. Yoo Jae-suk says, “Many famous songs were recorded here,” and introduces it as the place where the song ‘Let’s Become One’, which gave strength to the people during the 1997 IMF foreign exchange crisis, was recorded. ‘Become One’ is a group song featuring the best singers of the time, including Kim Gun-mo, Lee Seung-chul, Shin Seung-hoon, Uhm Jung-hwa, Jo Sung-mo, H.O.T., and Fin.K.L. The group song ‘ButJan 25, 2025
TVVivarium room → Sauna… Kim Dae-ho, house revealed (I live alone) [TV comprehensive]MBC‘s ‘I Live Alone’ caught the attention of viewers by revealing for the first time the ultimate romantic ‘Daehone 2nd Store’, where Kim Dae-ho perfectly separates his personal life and hobbies. In addition, the chemistry between ‘the last in the hierarchy’ Lee Joo-seung and his dog ‘Coco’, as ‘the love-hate siblings(?)’, drew attention and caused bursts of laughter. As a result, the viewership ratings showed off their explosive growth for three consecutive weeks. Furniture soared to a high of 10.8% and 2049 to 5.1%, breaking its own record high in 2025. On the MBC show ‘I Live Alone’ (directed by Heo Hang, Kang Ji-hee, Park Soo-bin, Lee Kyung-eun, and Moon Ki-young) that aired on the 24th, the housewarming scene of ‘Daehone 2nd store’ filled with Kim Dae-ho’s dreams and the cohabitation of Lee Joo-seung and his mother‘s pet dog ‘Coco’ were revealed. According to Nielsen Korea, a viewership rating research company, on the 28th, the household viewership rating of ‘I Live Alone’ that aiJan 25, 2025
TVLee Cho-hee and Heo Nam-joon, internal strife?… Dangerous atmosphere (Ask the stars)The fight between Lee Min-ho‘s assistants Lee Cho-hee and Heo Nam-joon begins. In episode 7 of the tvN weekend drama ‘Ask the Stars’ (written by Seo Sook-hyang, directed by Park Shin-woo, planned by Studio Dragon, produced by Keyeast and MYM Entertainment), which airs on the afternoon of the 25th, astronauts Mina Lee (played by Lee Cho-hee) and Lee Seung-joon (played by Heo Nam-joon), who helped the dinosaur (played by Lee Min-ho) with his mission, fall into a quandary at the crossroads of conscience and greed. Earlier, the dinosaur told Mina Lee that the World Ball winning lottery ticket she had was actually Kang Kang-soo’s (played by Oh Jung-se) and asked her to help him in exchange for turning a blind eye to this. Minna Lee, who couldn‘t believe in such a dinosaur, decided to grant the dinosaur’s request after a deep discussion with space scientist Seungjun Lee and pilot Santi (Alex Hafner), who knew about the lottery. With the help of Minna Lee, Seungjun Lee, and Santi, the dinosauJan 25, 2025
TVLee Jae-woo, Lee Jun-hyeok, comfort and advice… warm charm (Na Wan-bi)Actor Lee Jae-woo is drawing attention with his strong presence as a life mentor in the SBS drama My Perfect Secretary as ‘Lee Kang-seok’. Lee Kang-seok is a number one husband like a unicorn to Mi-ae (played by Lee Sang-hee) and a ‘life mentor’ to the male protagonist Eun-ho (played by Lee Joon-hyuk) who shares his innermost feelings and gives him warm comfort, touching viewers. In the recently aired 7th episode, Kang-seok has a drink with Eun-ho, listens to her worries earnestly and offers her warm advice. Kang-seok invites Eun-ho to a bookstore and says, “I thought we could talk about life for the first time in a while”, giving her a chance to open up. The two continue a comfortable conversation, and Kang-seok tells Eun-ho, “When Byul comes here, she reads a book by herself. Now that I think about it, Byul and CEO Kang are secretly similar. They also like books.” Eun-ho answers with a bitter expression, “Are those two similar?” but Kang-seok examines his expression and brings up a dJan 25, 2025
TVHan Ji-min♥Lee Jun-hyuk, Finally Both Sides… Ending Kiss Confirmation of Heart (Na Wan-bi) [TV Comprehensive]SBS ‘My Perfect Secretary’ Han Ji-min and Lee Joon-hyuk have finally accepted their feelings for each other. Episode 7 of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘My Perfect Secretary’ (directed by Ham Joon-ho and Kim Jae-hong, written by Ji-eun, produced by Studio S and Io Contents Group) that aired on the 24th depicted the ‘after’ story of Ji-yoon (Han Ji-min) realizing her feelings for Eun-ho (Lee Joon-hyuk). And the kiss ending, which came when the two people were about to explode with longing due to them not being able to get any closer and keeping their distance, filled Friday night with great excitement. The viewership ratings on that day recorded 11% nationwide, 10.5% in the metropolitan area, and a peak of 12.1%, firmly maintaining the top spot among same-time and weekly mini-series. The 2049 target viewership rating, a key indicator that can be used to gauge channel competitiveness and topicality, also recorded 3.7%. (Provided by Nielsen Korea) Ji-yoon realized her feelings and becameJan 25, 2025
TVNa In-woo turns his back on Lee Se-young… “I need time to forget you” (Motel Cali) [TV Comprehensive]MBC‘s ‘Motel California’ Na In-woo has turned his back on Lee Se-young for the first time. In episode 5 of MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama ‘Motel California’ (planned by Jang Jae-hoon/directed by Kim Hyung-min, Lee Jae-jin/scripted by Lee Seo-yoon/produced by HB Entertainment/hereafter ‘Motel California’), which aired on the 24th (Friday), misunderstandings pile up between Kang-hee (played by Lee Se-young) and Yeon-soo (played by Na In-woo), which depicted them facing unfortunate conflicts, causing excessive immersion on the part of viewers. In addition, episode 5 of ‘Motel California’ recorded 4.7% nationwide and 4.9% in the metropolitan area. Among these, the scene where Kang-hee recalls past wounds while looking at Chun-pil (played by Choi Min-soo) recorded a peak viewership rating of 5.4%. (Nielsen Korea household standard) The broadcast on this day began with the truth behind Yeon-soo and Nan-woo‘s (Choi Hee-jin) ‘Ice Cream Shop Date’ that made Kang-hee cry in the previous 4 episodes.Jan 25, 2025
TVLee Chan-won, Eun Ga-eun♥Park Hyun-ho‘s marriage is sincere... Promise of endless support (Immortal Song)‘Immortal Songs’ Lee Chan-won surprised everyone by revealing that he will be in charge of everything from hosting the wedding of Eun Ga-eun and Park Hyun-ho, from the wedding to the congratulatory song and dowry. Episode 690 of KBS2‘Immortal Songs’ that airs today (the 25th) is the ‘2025 New Year‘s Project Part 2: Lunar New Year Family Special’ and stars such as Park Young-gyu and Joanna, father and daughter Woo Yeon-i and Marcus Kang, father and daughter Jo Myeong-sik and Ali, Lee Sang-ho, Lee Sang-min, and Kim Ja-yeon’s family, and Eun Ga-eun and Park Hyun-ho‘s soon-to-be couple and their families will all appear. On this day, ‘Immortal Songs’ couple Eun Ga-eun and Park Hyun-ho appear as the ‘future couple’. When asked about their wedding date, the soon-to-be couple shyly responds, “April 12th.” When Park Hyun-bin, who appeared as a special MC, started by saying, “Lee Chan-won said that he would emcee and sing a congratulatory song when you two get married, and he would even give yoJan 25, 2025
TVKim Jaejoong “Adopted at age 3... Family is precious now” Honest Confession (Convenience Store Restaurant) [TV Comprehensive]‘New Release Convenience Store Restaurant’ Kim Jae-joong and his older sisters showed the true meaning of family, making us feel warmhearted. On the KBS 2TV ‘New Release Convenience Store Restaurant’ (hereafter referred to as ‘Convenience Store Restaurant’) broadcast on the 24th, the touching story of Kim Jae-joong, the youngest son of a wealthy family, was revealed. The younger brother Kim Jae-joong, who was worried about being a burden to his older sisters, did not ask for help even when they were having a hard time financially, and the older sister cried as she recalled the first time she met her adopted younger brother Kim Jae-joong when he was 3 years old. The story of Kim Jae-joong‘s family embracing each other with love filled the living room on Friday evening with emotion. The broadcast that day recorded 4.2% in viewership ratings nationwide according to Nielsen Korea. Kim Jae-joong, who visited his parents’ house that day, was spending time with his first older sister and mothJan 25, 2025
TVKim Ji-won, there‘s no way she’s not a queen... Aura that overwhelms the eyes [Photoshoot]Kim Ji-won, there‘s no way she’s not a queen... Aura that overwhelms the eyes [Photoshoot] Actress Kim Ji-won decorated the special book cover of the February issue of fashion magazine Vogue Korea. In the photoshoot, Kim Ji-won completed a visual that is impossible to take your eyes off of along with the collection of the brand she is currently working as an ambassador for. She drew a hot response from the scene by showing off a variety of looks that were sometimes pure and sometimes seductive, crossing the boundaries of various collections. Kim Ji-won received recognition for her amazing topicality and acting skills through the drama ‘Queen of Tears’ last year. The drama recorded the highest viewership ratings of all time for tvN dramas with a final episode rating of 24.9%. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.comJan 25, 2025
TVLee Se-young♥Na In-woo are a gum-like couple… ‘Motel Cali’ 4-way chemistry [Photoshoot]Lee Se-young ♥ Na In-woo, a gum-tack couple… ‘Motel Cali’ 4-way chemistry [Photoshoot] MBC ‘Motel California’ The special concept pictorial of Lee Se-young, Na In-woo, Kim Tae-hyung, and Choi Hee-jin has been revealed. ‘Motel California’ (planned by Jang Jae-hoon/directed by Kim Hyung-min, Lee Jae-jin/scripted by Lee Seo-yoon/produced by HB Entertainment/hereafter ‘Motel Cali’) is a first love remodeling romance about a woman who was born and raised in a motel in the countryside and reunites with her first love in her hometown she ran away from 12 years ago. It is based on the popular 2019 novel ‘Home, Bitter Home’ by Sim Yoon-seo. Amidst ongoing rave reviews, the concept pictorial of the main characters Lee Se-young (as Ji Kang-hee), Na In-woo (as Cheon Yeon-soo), Kim Tae-hyung (as Geum Seok-kyung), and Choi Hee-jin (as Yoon Nan-woo) has been revealed. Lee Se-young plays the role of ‘Ji Kang-hee’, an interior designer who has lived a difficult life due to her unusual background, and NJan 24, 2025
TVKim Nam-gil to hold 2025 fan meeting tour… Starting in Seoul on March 2ndKim Nam-gil to hold 2025 fan meeting tour… Kickoff in Seoul on March 2nd Actor Kim Nam-gil will be holding a fan meeting tour. He will begin the 2025 Kim Nam-gil Fan Meeting Tour ‘Road to Gil’ on Sunday, March 2nd at the Donghae Culture and Arts Center at Kwangwoon University. The fan meeting tour ‘Road to Gil’ contains the meaning of looking back on the various paths Kim Nam-gil has walked with fans and sharing their feelings for each other. It consists of a variety of elements such as a talk where you can hear Kim Nam-gil’s honest stories, an event corner where you can enjoy with fans, and a live stage. In particular, Kim Nam-gil is actively participating in the entire fan meeting preparation process and is said to be putting in his heart and soul to give his fans around the world an unforgettable time. Kim Nam-gil said, “I’m excited to meet you all again. For this fan meeting, we are preparing various corners to communicate more closely with you who have sent us your unchanging loveJan 24, 2025
TV‘The Ttanttara’ TOP 5, ‘JYP subsidiary’ Init Entertainment and exclusive contract [Official]‘The Ddanddara’ TOP 5 signs exclusive contract with ‘JYP subsidiary’ INNIT Entertainment [Official] ‘The Ddanddara’ TOP 5 Na Young-joo, Ahn Young-bin, Yu Woo, Lee Song-hyun, and Jo Hye-jin have joined hands with INNIT Entertainment. On the 24th, INNIT Entertainment said, “We have signed exclusive contracts with the TOP 5 of KBS 2TV entertainment program ‘The Ddanddara’ Na Young-joo, Ahn Young-bin, Yu Woo, Lee Song-hyun, and Jo Hye-jin”, and “We will work together as one so that the TOP 5 can grow even more than they are now and become artists loved by everyone.” At the end of the ‘The Ddanddara’ final broadcast on the 19th, Park Jin-young said, “It‘s just beginning. Please join their journey from now on” and announced the launch of the YouTube channel ‘The Ddanddara 25’. Through this, the TOP 5 of ‘The Ddanddara’, who showed off their unique entertainment sense, foreshadowed their activities in the entertainment industry, not only in music but also in all areas. Innit Entertainment isJan 24, 2025
TVPark Bo-young, eye-catching bleached hair… ‘Pobbly’ transformation [DA★]Park Bo-young, eye-catching bold bleached hair… transformation into ‘Pobbly’ [DA★] Actress Park Bo-young revealed a selfie showing her recent status after bleaching her hair. On the 24th, Park Bo-young revealed several photos taken in Paris, France, where she visited for an event, on her Instagram. In the photos, she challenged bleaching her hair for the first time, creating a bold and unique feeling. It is known that Park Bo-young bleached her hair for her character in the tvN drama ‘Unknown Seoul’, in which she plays two roles. Meanwhile, Park Bo-young will first meet viewers through the Netflix series ‘Melo Movie’, which is scheduled to be released on February 14. In ‘Melo Movie’, she played the role of ‘Kim Moo-bi’, who hated movies but became a film director, and worked with Choi Woo-shik. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.comJan 24, 2025
TVPark Jung-min ♥ Ji-soo In the midst of an emergency… ‘Newtopia’ Main Poster-2nd Trailer ReleasedPark Jung-min ♥ Ji-soo In the midst of an emergency… ‘Newtopia’ Main Poster-2nd Trailer Released Coupang Play series ‘Newtopia’ has released its main poster and 2nd trailer. ‘Newtopia’ is the story of soldier Jae-yoon and bear spirit Yeong-ju running towards each other through downtown Seoul that has been attacked by zombies. The main poster released this time captures the tense moment of ‘Jae-yoon’ (Park Jung-min) and ‘Yeong-ju’ (Ji-soo) fighting against the horde of zombies that has swarmed the downtown area. First, the landscape of downtown Seoul in chaos due to the appearance of zombies catches the eye. As the zombies rush in with their hands outstretched, ‘Jae-yoon’‘s extremely surprised face and ‘Yeong-ju’’s meaningful expression heighten the tension. The two of them never put down their weapons even in a tense situation. ‘Jae-yoon’, holding a lighter and spray can, and ‘Young-ju’, holding a huge, bloody chainsaw, are raising curiosity about how they will fight against the zombieJan 24, 2025
TVSM, 30th Anniversary SBS 2-Part Special Lunar New Year Holiday BroadcastSM Entertainment (hereinafter referred to as SM) will present a special program on SBS to commemorate its 30th anniversary. ‘K-POP The Beginning: SMTOWN 30’ is a two-part SBS special program that looks back on SM‘s shining journey that has dyed the world with ‘Pink Blood’ beyond South Korea for the past 30 years. Part 1 tells the stories of SM’s legendary artists who created the K-POP syndrome, while Part 2 contains SM‘s unique musical world and vision for the future. This broadcast will not only show the vivid stage scene of ‘SMTOWN LIVE 2025 [THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE] in SEOUL’, which was held successfully at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 11th and 12th, but also show honest interviews with artists from each generation and unreleased videos. Part 1 of ‘K-POP The Beginning: SMTOWN 30’ will be aired at 6 p.m. on January 28th.Jan 24, 2025
TVOwnership, left unconscious… Feeling touched by body (Hidden Eye)Soyou, left unconscious… Feeling someone touching her body (Hidden Eye) Singer Soyou confesses to an incident where she fainted on the street. On the 27th, MBC Every1 will broadcast a crime analysis commentary show, ‘Hidden Eye’, which analyzes incidents and accidents through various footage such as CCTV, body cams, and black boxes. In the video that day, a man who collapses at the entrance of a police station while holding a mysterious bag of drugs appears in ‘Four Cuts of the Scene’, which captures an incident that occurred in the quiet of everyday life. Park Ha-sun suspects the man who is staggering around suspiciously, saying, “Isn‘t he on drugs?”. She couldn’t take her eyes off the police officer‘s response in the urgent situation. Why did the man lose consciousness in front of the police station? Among them, Soyou recalls a very dangerous experience where she collapsed on the street. She recalls the scary situation at the time, saying that she felt someone touching her body thatJan 24, 2025
TV‘Cerebral Hemorrhage’ Park Gyu-ri, complains of pain after gaining weight… even extreme diet (Law of Disease)‘Cerebral hemorrhage’ Park Gyu-ri complains of pain after gaining weight…even extreme diet (Law of Disease) Trot singer Park Gyu-ri complained on TV Chosun‘s ‘Law of Disease’, saying, “I suffer from back pain after gaining weight”. She, who even tried an extreme diet, sought the answer through ‘inflammation management’ rather than weight management, following the advice of experts. Park Gyu-ri appeared as a regular guest on TV Chosun’s health program ‘Law of Disease’ that aired on the 26th. She talked about the topic of the day, ‘Law of Excruciating Pain’. Park Gyu-ri revealed in a previous broadcast, “I suffered from a cerebral hemorrhage in my 30s and lost a lot of my health, so now I‘m living diligently as a ‘health evangelist’.” In the opening, she expressed her ambition, “I’m trying to lose weight quickly in preparation for the holidays.” Then, she confessed, “I usually have a herniated disc, and as I gained weight, I suffer from back pain and migraines,” and “I am currently on aJan 24, 2025