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)
TVYoo In-young “This is the first time I‘ve seen such a free-spirited character, bringing out my comic DNA” (Please take care of the 5 Eagle Brothers!)Actress Yoo In-young has announced a transformation in her acting. On the 22nd, a production conference to commemorate the first broadcast of KBS2‘s new weekend drama ‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’ was held. Director Choi Sang-yeol and actors Uhm Ji-won, Ahn Jae-wook, Choi Dae-chul, Kim Dong-wan, Yoon Park, Lee Seok-ki, Park Hyo-joo, and Yoo In-young attended the event. Yoo In-young said, “I’ve mostly played perfect and decorated characters so far. This is the first time I‘ve been as free as my Ok-bun character. You’ll see a new me. I‘m bringing out the comedic DNA inside me,” and “I’m having a lot of fun filming with Kim Dong-wan, who is my Zumba dance superstar.” ‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers’ is a drama that depicts a mature family story created by the five unique brothers of the long-established brewery Eagle Brewery and the eldest sister-in-law who suddenly becomes the head of the household after her husband‘s sudden death just ten days after her wedJan 22, 2025
TVUhm Ji-won “Yoon Park, Husband → Do-ryun-nim Reunion… First Filming While Holding a Baby, I Felt Familiar” (Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!)Actors Uhm Ji-won and Yoon Park reunited as a married couple, sister-in-law and master. On the 22nd, a production conference to commemorate the first broadcast of KBS2‘s new weekend drama ‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’ was held. Director Choi Sang-yeol and actors Uhm Ji-won, Ahn Jae-wook, Choi Dae-chul, Kim Dong-wan, Yoon Park, Lee Seok-gi, Park Hyo-joo, and Yoo In-young attended the event. Uhm Ji-won and Yoon Park, who previously starred as a married couple in the tvN drama ‘Postpartum Care Center’, reunited as a sister-in-law and master. Yoon Park said on the day, “Masters follow their sisters-in-law well. Even when they were a married couple, they relied on Uhm Ji-won a lot. Since she’s such a great senior actor, I think that good synergy will be conveyed to the viewers. I‘m confident that we have good chemistry between the characters.” Uhm Ji-won has continued her relationship since ‘Postpartum Care Center’. In the first scene she filmed as a sister-in-law and masteJan 22, 2025
TV‘Geese Father’ Choi Dae-chul “Affair with Park Hyo-joo after divorce? Never seen my wife… It’s probably not because it’s a weekend drama” (Eagle)Actor Choi Dae-chul has drawn the line on concerns about an affair setting in the drama. On the 22nd, a production conference to commemorate the first broadcast of KBS2‘s new weekend drama ‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’ was held. Director Choi Sang-yeol and actors Uhm Ji-won, Ahn Jae-wook, Choi Dae-chul, Kim Dong-wan, Yoon Park, Lee Seok-ki, Park Hyo-joo, and Yoo In-young attended the event that day. Divorced Park Hyo-joo and her goose father Choi Dae-chul raised concerns about an ‘affair’ setting. Regarding this, Director Choi Sang-yeol said, “Weekend dramas are long, so we still don’t know how the latter part will develop. I‘m 90% sure it won’t be an affair”, and Choi Dae-chul carefully drew the line on concerns, saying, “I‘m very confused. I’ve never seen my wife in a drama. I saw my classmate Mi-soon‘s face before my wife’s face. Since it‘s a KBS weekend drama, it won’t be an affair. Family and warmth will be the keywords.“ ‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle BrotheJan 22, 2025
TVAhn Hyun-ho ‘Negotiation Skills’ Yeo-ju… Breathing with Lee Je-hoon [Official]Actress Ahn Hyun-ho will be appearing as the female lead in JTBC‘s new weekend drama ‘The Art of Negotiation’ (directed by Ahn Pan-seok, written by Lee Seung-young). Her agency, Studio Butter, announced on the 22nd, “Ahn Hyun-ho recently signed an exclusive contract and will be foreshadowing a charming acting transformation through her next work ‘The Art of Negotiation’.” ‘The Art of Negotiation’ is a work that depicts the activities of a legendary negotiator, an M&A expert at a large corporation, and his team. Lee Je-hoon, Kim Dae-myung, Sung Dong-il, Jang Hyun-sung, Oh Man-seok, and Cha Kang-yoon star. Ahn Hyun-ho will be joining the cast as the female lead. Ahn Hyun-ho will be playing the role of ‘Kwak Min-jeong’, the manager of the M&A team at Sanin Group. Kwak Min-jeong is a career woman with innate mental calculation and memorization skills who can handle any task with ease, and is a top-notch work ability. Ahn Hyun-ho, who played the bright and cheerful Korean language instructoJan 22, 2025
TVSung Dong-il becomes ‘Han Gap Nam Sa-chin’… Average age 52.8, great change in language training (Shalachallah)Additional teasers containing the friendship and passion of the old men have been released. The production team of JTBC‘s new entertainment program ‘Studying Language Before It’s Too Late - Shala Shala’ (abbreviated as ‘Shalala Shala’) released two teasers that capture the members‘ full-scale language training adaptation period. The first teaser released that day contained the full-scale language training period of the ‘Old Men’ who are in a total mess. First, Sung Dong-il tries to have a natural conversation with a British passerby, but misunderstands the other person’s occupation due to his limited English listening skills. Kim Gwang-gyu also experiences difficulties in communication, such as when a British citizen‘s answer to the question “Do you know anything about Korea’ is ‘Samsung’, he incorrectly hears it as ‘Ginseng’. In addition, the appearance of Um Ki-joon, who seems desperate to go home during class, is revealed, raising curiosity about whether the members will be able toJan 22, 2025
TVG-Dragon‘s Global Power! ‘Good Day’ Meets Viewers WorldwideThe new entertainment show ‘Good Day’, which is garnering attention for the meeting between G-Dragon and PD Kim Tae-ho, will meet viewers not only in Korea but also around the world. ‘Good Day’, which will be aired for the first time on February 16th, can be viewed in Korea through MBC and Disney+, and overseas through the world‘s largest OTT global platform iQIY, as well as the tvN Asia channel. ‘Good Day’ is a music project in which G-Dragon completes the song of the year with people from various fields. G-Dragon will take part in the producing himself and present the process of telling the stories of various people through music as a reality show. With the appearance of G-Dragon, who is loved by fans around the world, and a super luxurious lineup reminiscent of an awards ceremony, it is already a hot topic even before the broadcast. iQIY is a leading online entertainment video service provider in China, founded in 2010. As one of the world’s largest platforms with 100 million subscrJan 22, 2025
TVLee Sun-bin ♥ Kang Tae-oh, How about a Potato-Taste Romance? Script Reading Site (Potato Research Institute)The script reading site of tvN‘s new weekend drama ‘Potato Research Institute’ (directed by Kang Il-soo, Shim Jae-hyun, written by Kim Ho-soo) has been revealed. ‘Potato Research Institute’ is a healing comic romance that depicts a potato research institute where people cry and laugh because of potatoes, and the life of Mi-kyung (played by Lee Sun-bin), who is all about potatoes, is swept away like a whirlwind of potatoes by the cold-hearted Baek-ho (played by Kang Tae-oh). The steamy romance between the man and woman who bake, fry, and boil the potatoes in the mountain valley potato research institute as the background is expected to bring about pleasant laughter and excitement. Director Kang Il-soo and writer Kim Ho-soo who previously worked on ‘Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung’, and ‘Solomon’s Perjury’ have reunited for this project. The script reading site that was revealed on the 22nd has raised expectations even more. Director Kang Il-soo, writer Kim Ho-soo, Lee Sun-bin, Kang Tae-oJan 22, 2025
TV‘Radio Star‘s Only Woman’ Jang Do-yeon “Everyone Wants It, I Will Protect It Until Episode 1000”MBC‘s ‘Radio Star’, the ‘pride’ of terrestrial talk shows, has already reached its 900th episode. There have been many controversies and ups and downs over the past 17 years, but it has come this far with the driving force of the small stories that are told. Jang Do-yeon, who has been the ‘only woman’ among the multi-person MCs, is also notable. Although Jang Do-yeon has not been with the show for long since she joined in 2023, she has been recognized for her solo hosting skills through popular web entertainment ‘Salon Drip’, and she will be working with Kim Kook-jin, Kim Gu-ra, and Yoo Se-yoon. The 900th episode of ‘Radio Star’, held at MBC M Lounge in Sangam-dong, Seoul on the morning of the 22nd,Jan 22, 2025
TVKim Sung-ryung is about to turn 60, but her beauty is a hit… “Entering college at age 38”Passion is also A (You Quiz)tvN‘s ‘You Quiz on the Block’ will feature a special episode titled ‘How to Beat Me’. Episode 277 of ‘You Quiz on the Block’ (abbreviated as ‘You Quiz’), which will air on the 22nd, will feature Taekwondo boy Byun Jae-young, who rose to the top of the world with his perfect kicks, psychiatrist Yoon Dae-hyun who will jump-start your listless mind, and actress Kim Sung-ryung. According to the production team, 16-year-old Taekwondo boy Byun Jae-young, who won first place with a new world record at the 2024 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, will be knocking on the door of ‘You Quiz’. The video of Byun Jae-young showing off his perfect kicks in his first appearance at a world competition received explosive interest, reaching 10 million views. On this episode, Byun Jae-young will reveal the behind-the-scenes stories of the much-talked-about World Championships, as well as the process of becoming a national representative after practicing every single day without fail, traveling two hourJan 22, 2025
TVGo Ara hasn‘t been seen for a while... First OTT challenge since debut (Chunhwa Love Story)Go Ara is portraying an enterprising woman. In the TVING original series ‘Chunhwa Yeonasamgwan’ (written by Seo Eun-jung, directed by Lee Kwang-young, produced by Beyond J, SLL, and provided by TVING), she will play the role of Hwa-ri, a princess of the fictional country of the East, and captivate viewers with her abundant charm. In the drama, Hwa-ri is a character who turns the capital upside down with her unexpected choice of ‘direct selection’ for her son-in-law after free love, despite her noble status as a princess of the royal family. In an era when men and women being different was taken for granted, Hwa-ri‘s bold steps as she boldly opens her own path in life by shouting ‘Jamanchu’ (short for ‘Pursuit of Free Encounters’) are drawing attention. Meanwhile, Go Ara’s transformation, which will complete the growth of Hwa-ri‘s character, is also drawing attention. Go Ara, who challenged herself with an OTT work for the first time since her debut through ‘Chunhwayeonaesam’, said, “IJan 22, 2025
TVLee Hye-ri “Why did you touch my stuff?” A fierce question (friendly competition)‘Fair Competition’ Lee Hye-ri, Jung Soo-bin, Kang Hye-won, and Oh Woo-ri‘s fierce survival competition is foreshadowed. The STUDIO X+U drama ‘Fair Competition’ (Planned by: STUDIO X+U / Produced by: YLAB FLEX, STUDIO X+U / Directed by: Kim Tae-hee / Written by: Kim Tae-hee, Min Ye-ji), which will be first aired on February 10th, is a mystery girl thriller about ‘Seul-gi’, a transfer student at Chaehwa Girls’ High School, one of the top 1% in Korea where a cutthroat college entrance exam competition takes place, her friends who reveal their individual desires, and the suspicious death of her father, who was a member of the CSAT committee. Lee Hye-ri (as Yoo Je-yi), Jung Soo-bin (as Woo Seul-gi), Kang Hye-won (as Joo Ye-ri), and Oh Woo-ri (as Choi Kyung) will portray the realistic emotions of teenage girls amidst the college entrance exam competition. Meanwhile, the main trailer for ‘Fair Competition’ was released on January 22nd. The released video begins with Woo Seul-gi (played by JunJan 22, 2025
TVKim Hye-soo, caught up in a scandal?… Jeong Seong-il, who changed 180 degrees (Trigger)Disney+‘s original series ‘Trigger’ is receiving explosive responses with the release of episodes 1 and 2 on the 15th (Wednesday), and the trailer stills for episodes 3 and 4 that foreshadow the truth of the incident and the appearance of a new character have been released. ‘Trigger’, which received explosive acclaim since the release of episodes 1 and 2 on the 15th (Wednesday) for its quirky and odd characters, unique actors’ passionate acting, and fast-paced fact-based assault storyline, is releasing episodes 3 and 4 today (the 22nd). The ending of episode 2, where Kim Hye-soo‘s double nosebleed performance stood out, drew a hot response, and curiosity is growing about how the truth of the cat urban legend incident that has not yet been revealed will be revealed in the next episode. The released stills for episodes 3 and 4 capture the colorful appearances of the ‘Trigger’ team surrounding the incident, capturing attention. From the sharp charisma of MC ‘O So-ryong’ who uncovers the tJan 22, 2025
TVJeong Seong-il, ‘1 Person 4 Colors’ Poster Behind Stills Released (Trigger)Actor Jeong Seong-il attracts attention by showing off his thousand faces. The behind-the-scenes cuts of the poster for Disney+‘s ‘Trigger’, which has been showing signs of extraordinary success since its release on the 15th (Wednesday), have been released, and the colorful appearances of Seong-il Jeong, armed with various charms, are attracting attention. Disney+’s ‘Trigger’ is the story of a group of vicious investigative journalists who first stick their cameras into this flower-like world to expose the wrongdoings of the bad guys. In the drama, Seong-il Jeong plays the role of Han-do, a polite but rude parachute rookie PD. He has a hard time adapting to the ‘Trigger’ team and becomes a voluntary outsider, transforming into Trigger‘s golden child, giving viewers a fresh feeling with visuals that are the complete opposite of the gentle and honest image he has shown so far. In the revealed behind-the-scenes stills, Seong-il Jeong stands behind a bright yellow bouquet of flowers reminiJan 22, 2025
TVShin Hye-sun becomes a mystery character… ‘Lady Dua’ production confirmedNetflix has confirmed the production of a new series, ‘Lady Dua’, drawing attention. Netflix has confirmed the production of a new series, ‘Lady Dua’, and revealed the casting lineup including Shin Hye-sun and Lee Joon-hyuk. The Netflix series ‘Lady Dua’ is the story of ‘Sarah Kim’, a woman who wants to become a luxury item even if it is fake, and ‘Moo-kyung’, a man who pursues her desire. Shin Hye-sun, who has shown her solid acting skills in dramas ‘Secret Forest’, ‘My Golden Life’, ‘Welcome to Samdal-li’, ‘To My Harry’, and movies ‘Innocence’, ‘Target’, ‘She Died’, will appear in the Netflix series ‘Lady Dua’ and leave a strong impact. ‘Sarah Kim’, played by Shin Hye-sun, is the Asia branch manager of a high-end brand. She is a mysterious figure whose name can be heard everywhere, but ironically, she is not easily seen anywhere. In the world of the most glittering upper class, what is the story behind ‘Sarah Kim’, who was suddenly identified as the victim of an unidentified murder cJan 22, 2025
TVYulhee, after divorce from Choi Min-hwan, new start as an actress… ‘My Secret Romance’ script certificationYulhee, formerly of group Laboum, has announced a new beginning. On the 21st, Yulhee posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “My Partner is the Devil, Fighting”. The revealed picture contains the script for ‘My Partner is the Devil’ with Yulhee‘s name written on it. Yulhee is reported to have been cast as the female lead in the drama. Previously, Yulhee had expressed her intention to sign an exclusive contract with her agency Highbeam Studio and focus on her entertainment career in earnest. Attention is being paid to Yulhee’s future plans as she embarks on a new beginning as an actress. Meanwhile, Yulhee married Choi Min-hwan, formerly of FT Island, in 2018 and they have one son and two daughters, but they divorced in December 2024. At the time, Choi Min-hwan had custody, but Yul-hee filed a lawsuit for custody, alimony, and division of property in November of last year, citing Choi Min-hwan‘s visits to the establishment. Reporter Kim Seung-hyeon, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comJan 22, 2025
TV24th Solo Male “I Can‘t Ask Him to Back Off...” Mental Breakdown Appeal (I’m Solo)The 24th batch of ‘I am SOLO’ is expected to bring about a ‘huge aftershock’ due to the ‘true choices’ of the single men. On the episode of the real dating program ‘I am SOLO’ that airs on ENA and SBS Plus on the afternoon of the 22nd, the surprising situation of ‘24 Solo Country’ will be revealed, where the single men confirmed their true feelings by turning back the time 9 hours after the ‘random date’. On this day, the 24th batch of single men and women gather again under the bright moonlight after finishing the ‘random date’. The production team announces, “We will turn back time 9 hours”, and the 24th batch of single men and women get to see in front of their eyes the ‘her #1 in their hearts’ that the single men pointed out before the ‘random date’. However, the single men who confirmed their ‘love rivals’ and the single women who caught the change of heart of the ‘favorable men’ gradually turn on the ‘eagle eye’ mode and show jealousy, foreshadowing an ‘aftershock’. After checkinJan 22, 2025
TVOttomam, in love “Timo is a no-nonsense, conservative person” [DA★]Influencer Otto Mom, who is attracting attention for her healthy and beautiful body, has admitted to being in a relationship. On the 21st, Otto Mom posted on her SNS, “Thank you for congratulating me. I want to brag about Timo, but he is the complete opposite of me.” She also said, “I will keep Timo a secret from now on, but my love story seemed like it would never happen at first, but we were able to overcome the wall with the power of love.” She then introduced her lover Timo (stage name) as, “I want to brag about him so much, but he is the complete opposite of me. I am a spectator, and Timo is a completely conservative person who is not a spectator.” She added that she would make it public someday with Timo’s permission. Meanwhile, Otto Mom is single and has a son. As an influencer and businessman, he communicates with his subscribers through various content. Photo = Otto Mom SNSJan 22, 2025
TV‘Study Group’ Director “When I first saw Hwang Min-hyun, he showed ‘clear eyes’ temperament”TVING original ‘Study Group’ (directed by Lee Jang-hoon and Yoo Beom-sang, written by Eom Seon-ho and Oh Bo-hyun) announces the birth of a high school action film without context. ‘Study Group’ is a comical high school action film about Yoon Ga-min (played by Hwang Min-hyun), who wants to study hard but is only good at fighting, forming a ‘Study Group’ while taking on the bloody college entrance exams at the worst school in the world. The thrilling, impactful action added to the story of Yoon Ga-min, a ‘hidden nerd’, who chooses to fight in order to study, and the students, each with their own stories, trying to protect their study group, are expected to provide catharsis. It is based on a popular webtoon of the same name. The production team pointed out the points to watch a day before the release of the film. ‘Found It! The Eyes That Want to Study’ Explosion of catharsis! The birth of a refreshing and thrilling high school action movie without context The meeting of a production teamJan 22, 2025
TVWild boar appears during filming of variety show? Cast members are extremely nervous (Let‘s live together)On the 23rd, KBS2‘s ‘Let’s Live Together with Park Won-sook’ Park Won-sook, Hye-eun-i, Shin Gye-sook, and Lee Soon-sil will appear. On this day, the sisters hear news of a wild boar that has traveled down the Taebaek Mountains to Yeongdeok. After hearing news of a wild boar coming down to a private house and destroying crops, they decide to meet with an expert to hear more details. They learn that strict management is necessary from search to capture because it carries African swine fever (ASF), which has a mortality rate of nearly 100% in acute cases, and causes serious damage to pig farms. After monitoring the vivid movements of a herd of wild boars with a thermal imaging camera, the sisters set out to track them and discover footprints of a wild animal presumed to be a wild boar, and the tension rises. North Korean cuisine expert Lee Soon-sil treats them to a course meal full of life. She prepared the so-called ‘North Korean speed cooking’, captivating the eyes and mouths by makingJan 22, 2025
TVLim Ji-yeon‘s life dealing with So-hye-ah, who was like Park Yeon-jin’s past life (Madam Ok‘s Story)All eyes are on the life of Lim Ji-yeon, the protagonist with an odd fate never seen before. With only two episodes left until the end of JTBC‘s Saturday-Sunday drama ‘Madam Ok’s Story’ (written by Park Ji-sook, directed by Jin Hyeok and Choi Bo-yoon), the production team summarized the process through which slave Gu Deok-i (played by Lim Ji-yeon) became madam Ok Tae-young (played by Lim Ji-yeon). ● Slave Gu Deok pours a chamber pot on her mistress! The story of that night that changed her life 180 degrees! When Ok Tae-young was living as Gu Deok-i, the servant of lady Kim So-hye (played by Ha Yul-ri), she was falsely accused of colluding with Song Seo-in (played by Chu Young-woo), who was discussing marriage with her, and this brought the misery of a slave‘s life to its peak. He was severely beaten and forced to obey his master’s orders, and faced the biggest obstacle in his life. However, Guduk used this obstacle as an opportunity and wounded his master Kim Nak-su‘s (Lee Seo-hwan) faJan 22, 2025