Park Hyung-sik, Heo Jun-ho, why did you come to see me? ‘Midnight Breathless Confrontation’ (Treasure Island)
Jeon Mi-do‘s surprise appearance... Who is the main character who received support fire? (King of Mask Singer)
TVAre you watching Seo In-guk?… Fatal Ahn Jae-hyun, decorates the New York Times fashion section [Photoshoot]Are you watching Seo In-guk?... Fatal Ahn Jae-hyun, Decorated in the New York Times Fashion Section [Photoshoot] Actor Ahn Jae-hyun decorated an interview with the New York Times (NYT). According to HB Entertainment on the 20th, the New York Times released an interview with Ahn Jae-hyun titled ‘A Korean Star Is Growing His Jewelry Line’ on the 26th of last month (local time). The New York Times is considered one of the world‘s top three media outlets along with The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. In this interview, various stories from Ahn Jae-hyun’s debut as a model to his acting career and jewelry designer were introduced. In the interview, Ahn Jae-hyun explained the background of his entry into the fashion industry, saying, “A model‘s lifespan is short, but I wanted to continue working in the fashion industry, so I started a jewelry business.” Regarding his jewelry collection with flower motifs, he said, “The moment when someone gives flowers to a loved one seemed happyFeb 20, 2025
TVWanted Man Swings ‘Sickle’ Towards Police… Thrilling Struggle (Body Cam)‘Bodycam’ vividly conveys the realism of the scene. The first-person real action JTBC ‘Bodycam’ (directed by Park Dong-il and Jo Chi-ho), which will air on the afternoon of the 20th, will highlight a stabbing rampage incident that terrified a quiet rural village. The bodycam footage that was released shows a wanted man swinging a sickle at the police and resisting. The man fiercely confronts the police officers, swearing at them, and the atmosphere is filled with tension. When the man refuses to put down the weapon despite repeated persuasion, ‘Taser Manager’ Jang Dong-min shouts, “We have to use the Taser gun!”, causing laughter. In the end, the police succeed in subduing the wanted man using the Taser gun. The panelists are shocked when tools that could be used as weapons are discovered one after another during the body search that follows. Song Ji-hyo, who saw this, expressed a strong stance, saying, “Severe punishment is necessary,” and attorney Son Soo-ho analyzed, “It is possibleFeb 20, 2025
TVShin Dong-yup → Lee Su-ji‘s Real ‘Office Workers’ Transformation… Character Poster RevealedCoupang Play series ‘Office Workers’ has caught everyone‘s attention by revealing character posters and a teaser trailer of the 8 cast members who will announce the birth of a hyper-realistic office comedy that will captivate everyone in the first half of this year. Coupang Play series ‘Office Workers’ is set in the midst of a crisis at small and medium-sized marketing company DY Planning, and is about the office survival story of MZ people who are becoming ‘sandals’ between AZ and GenZ. The revealed character posters vividly capture the characteristics of DY Planning employees and make people laugh. Starting with CEO Shin Dong-yup, and including manager Kim Min-kyo, section chief Lee Soo-ji, new deputy manager Hyun Bong-sik, superintendent Kim Won-hoon, employees Ji Ye-eun and Cha Jeong-won (Car the Garden), and intern Shim Ja-yoon (STAYC Yoon), the eight people who met as company family each boast their own ‘villainy-ness, revealing a cheerful and lively narrative and foreshadowing uFeb 20, 2025
TVKim Jong-min “♥11 years younger bride-to-be, the person who taught me love” (Groom Class) [TV Comprehensive]‘Groom Class’ Kim Jong-min, who is getting married in April, drew attention by preparing a proposal and conveying his true feelings toward his bride-to-be. On the 151st episode of Channel A‘s ‘These Days Men’s Life - Groom Class (hereafter referred to as ‘Groom Class’)’ that aired on the 19th, ‘April‘s Groom’ Kim Jong-min’s busy day unfolded as he met Koyote member Baekga and prepared for his upcoming wedding with his girlfriend ‘Hi-yong’, who is 11 years younger than him. In addition, ‘Love Department Manager’ Shim Jin-hwa made us feel the deep family love by throwing a ‘surprise’ 70th birthday party for her mother-in-law, planned by her husband Kim Won-hyo. The broadcast on that day recorded a viewership rating of 2.7% (nationwide paid broadcast households) according to Nielsen Korea, and reflected the heated interest of viewers as news and videos related to ‘Groom Class’ took over various portal sites. Kim Jong-min visited a beauty shop to look great at his wedding in April. He wrotFeb 20, 2025
TV’6-year hiatus‘ Park Ji-yoon “At the time, I regret being a singer...” (Space Sympathy) [TV Comprehensive]On EBS‘s ‘Space Sympathy’, Park Ji-yoon appeared and talked about her efforts to break the stereotype of a ‘sexy pop singer’ and be reborn as a singer-songwriter, as well as the story behind her sincere album ‘Flower, First Again’. Park Ji-yoon debuted in 1997 with ‘Sky Blue Dream’ and became a hot topic with ‘Coming-of-Age Ceremony’, emerging as a sex icon representing South Korea. Regarding that, she said, “At that time, it seemed like people kept looking at me negatively because of the image created by the producers”, and “I think I had a lot of regrets about becoming a singer”, and honestly confessed her difficult times. Park Ji-yoon revealed that she put down music at that time and took a six-year hiatus to find herself. At the time, I went out to take pictures alone a lot, and while taking pictures of ’Flowers‘, I said, “They were so beautiful, but they also looked so sad”, “Beauty seems to disappear quickly, and it also seemed like my own appearance”, and expressed my feelings aFeb 20, 2025
TVYoung-sik “I Only Looked at You” Betrayal Explosion by Ok-soon (I‘m Solo) [TV Comprehensive]‘I am SOLO’ 24th generation showed a romance between ‘polar opposites’ ahead of the final selection. On the episode of SBS Plus and ENA‘s real dating program ‘I am SOLO’ that aired on the 19th, the romance of ‘Solo Nara 24’ became even more complicated ahead of the final selection. On the morning of ‘Day 5 of Solo Nara’, Young-soo asked Ok-soon out on a ‘Super Date’. Gwang-soo said, “I told you yesterday (that I was going to go straight to Soon-ja), but I’m having trouble deciding. It‘s true that I haven’t had a 1:1 with Ok-soon”””,” and continued to conflict over the ‘Super Date Ticket. At the end of the fight, Gwang-soo asked Soon-ja out on a ‘Super Date’, and Ok-soon happened to witness this. Sang-chul called Ok-soon out and asked her out on a ‘Super Date’. Young-sik, who was watching this from the second floor veranda, ran to Ok-soon in a hurry after the two parted ways. He then said, “I think I would appreciate it if Ok-soon used the ‘Super Date Voucher’ for me,” but Ok-soon said,Feb 20, 2025
TVGuseong-hwan, fasting + abstinence… What are the results of the sleep endoscopy? (I Live Alone)On ‘I Live Alone’, Koo Sung-hwan will be shown fasting for 24 hours and refraining from drinking for 20 hours before undergoing a health checkup. He catches the eye as he looks extremely nervous ahead of an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. On the upcoming episode of MBC‘I Live Alone’ (directed by Heo Hang, Kang Ji-hee, Park Soo-bin, Kim Jin-kyung, Lee Kyung-eun, and Moon Ki-young) that will air on the 21st, Koo Sung-hwan will be shown undergoing a health checkup. Koo Sung-hwan heads to a local hospital fully armed. While walking, he looks worried, saying things like, “I‘m already nervous”, “I hope nothing happens”. The reason is because he is about to undergo a health checkup. Koo Seong-hwan, who has severe health anxiety and has had health checkups twice a year, is getting a health checkup for the first time in about two years, which he was unable to do due to his busy schedule as his popularity soared last year. Koo Seong-hwan, who fasted for 24 hours and did not drink water for 20Feb 20, 2025
TVKang Ha-neul and Go Min-si ‘A combination you can trust’They are a ‘trustworthy combination’ that boasts a high box office hit rate and is recognized overseas as well. Kang Ha-neul and Go Min-si will meet again in a new romantic comedy drama to challenge the box office once again. As the two expanded their global presence through their previous works ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 and ‘In the Forest Without Anyone’, attention is focused on their new leading roles. In particular, they will shed the strong image they showed in their previous works and present a soft and heart-fluttering character, which is the strength of ‘K’(K) romantic comedies. The new ENA drama ‘Your Taste’, in which the two collaborate, is about a food company heir and a chef who runs a small restaurant in Jeonju.Feb 20, 2025
TV‘Mr. Ajo’ Choo Sung Hoon‘s RebellionIt‘s the rebellion of ‘Mr. A former fighter turned broadcaster, Choo Sung-hoon, is in his ‘Nth heyday’. Having gained attention through KBS 2TV’s ‘The Return of Superman’ and Netflix‘s ‘Physical 100’, in which he appeared with his daughter, Choo Sarang, in 2013, he has once again become the center of attention with his recently opened YouTube channel. He is not stopping there, and is continuing his momentum by challenging himself as a trot singer and even appearing on a talk show under his own name. Choo Sung-hoon is known as the ‘Funniest Ajusshi’ after opening the YouTube channel ‘Mr. Ajusshi’s Rest of Life’ in November of last year. He is a fourth-generation Zainichi Korean.Feb 20, 2025
TVEntertainment reporter… A flood of entertainment industry background dramasA series of dramas set in the entertainment industry, which is overflowing with various stories surrounding stars, are coming one after another. Unlike the past dramas featuring the entertainment industry, such as broadcasting stations or entertainment agencies, which failed to attract much attention from the public, saying that they were just their stories, this time, they will delve deeply into the inner lives of people in the entertainment industry. Lee Jung-jae, who rose to global stardom with ‘Squid Game’, and Lim Ji-yeon, who established her position with ‘The Glory’ and ‘Madame Ok‘s Story’, have teamed up to tell stories about the entertainment industry. tvN’s ‘Yal Ugly Love’, which stars the two, is scheduled to air in the second half of the year, and will be a melodrama master.Feb 20, 2025
TVOh Eun-young and Seo Jang-hoon‘s ‘Natural Talkativeness’ ShowdownPsychiatrist Dr. Oh Eun-young and broadcaster Seo Jang-hoon are making waves in the broadcasting industry, performing as “professional MCs.” The two, who boast outstanding speaking skills and a unique sense of entertainment, will present tvN STORY’s “100 Billion Won Breakfast” and E Channel’s “Seo Jang-hoon’s Millionaire Next Door,” respectively. The two programs are talk shows themed on “success stories” and Seo Jang-hoon, who earned the nickname “Male Oh Eun-young” for his “realistic advice,” is drawing attention as he engages in a “battle of speaking skills” with Oh Eun-young. Dr. Oh Eun-young will lead the “100 Billion Won Talk Show,” which will air from the 20th. The program will feature a variety of programs that will move the Republic of Korea.Feb 20, 2025
TVOh Eun-young and Seo Jang-hoon‘s ‘Natural Talkativeness’ ShowdownPsychiatrist Dr. Oh Eun-young and broadcaster Seo Jang-hoon are making waves in the broadcasting industry, performing as much as ‘professional MCs’. The two, who boast outstanding wit and a unique sense of entertainment, will present tvN STORY ‘Breakfast Worth 100 Billion Won’ and E Channel ‘Seo Jang-hoon‘s Millionaire Next Door’, respectively. The two programs are talk shows themed on ‘success stories’ and Seo Jang-hoon, who earned the nickname ‘Male Oh Eun-young’ for ‘realistic advice’, is drawing attention by engaging in a ‘Words Battle’ with Oh Eun-young. Dr. Oh Eun-young will lead the ‘Breakfast Worth 100 Billion Won’, which will air from the 20th. The program will be broadcasted in the Republic of Korea.Feb 20, 2025
TVTeen dramas that teens can‘t watchThe ‘school dramas’ that were synonymous with pure and innocent youth have changed. Their stories, which are depicted so vividly as to be cruel, such as ‘entrance exam competition’, ‘school violence’, are catching the attention of viewers. The currently airing TVING drama ‘Study Group’ and LG U+‘Good Competition’ are drawing attention by depicting stories of teenagers. The two dramas are receiving responses that they are “stories more realistic than reality”, as if looking into ‘microns of human society’, but some are pointing out that the risk of ‘copycat crimes’ among teenagers could increase. Coincidentally, the two dramas are stories of teenagers.Feb 20, 2025
TV‘Trigger’ Jeong Seong-il “Kim Hye-soo, a sister overflowing with love, a person who is the same in front and behind”[Interview]A perfect suit fit, a poker face that is hard to read, and even a cold, indifferent gaze. These are the images that come to mind when you think of actor Jung Sung-il, who has captivated viewers with works such as ‘Secret Forest 2’, ‘The Glory’. However, Jung Sung-il in the Disney+ drama ‘Trigger’ looks quite unfamiliar. In the drama, he plays the role of Han-do, a rookie PD who suddenly appears on the investigative reporting program ‘Trigger’, and he attempts a transformation by showing a new side of himself that he has never shown before, from a loose hoodie to a rough attitude and indifferent expression. Jung Sung-il, whom we met a day before the release of the final episode of ‘Trigger’, said, “Many people say that I am alwaysFeb 20, 2025
TVKim Ji-won, full of classical beauty… elegant and graceful appearance [Photoshoot]Kim Ji-won, full of classic beauty… Elegant and classy figure [Photoshoot] Actress Kim Ji-won showed off her elegant figure. Kim Ji-won presented the 2025 ‘For a Shining Me’ campaign with a jewelry brand for which she is an exclusive model. This campaign, which contains the message that small moments of every day make me shine more, completed a strong visual with a combination of sensual directing using mirrors, sparkling jewelry, and Kim Ji-won‘s elegant charm. Meanwhile, 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 rating of all time for tvN dramas with a final episode viewership rating of 24.9%. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.comFeb 20, 2025
TVKim Go-eun, visual of a spring day that calls for short hair ‘Lovely’ [Pictorial]Kim Go-eun, visuals of a spring day that calls for short hair ‘Lovely’ [Photoshoot] Actress Kim Go-eun has unveiled the 25 Spring collection dyed in the bright colors of spring. This collection is titled ‘LE PRINTEMPS EST ICI!’ to welcome the new spring. It expressed the vitality and lovely mood of spring days through various color palettes, structural yet elegant silhouettes, and materials such as satin, see-through, and tweed. In the pictorial, Kim Go-eun boasted bright touches such as pink, mint, green, and fuchsia, and the cotton candy-like atmosphere of spring days. Kim Go-eun suggested a sensual style that is perfect for enjoying the spring that is coming soon after the colorless season. She showed off a variety of looks that can bring up a romantic mood, creating a rich short hair styling. Meanwhile, Kim Go-eun met the audience with the movies ‘The Graveyard’ and ‘Lovestruck in the City’, which were released last year. Netflix‘s ’Eun-joong and Sang-yeon‘ and ’The Price of ConfesFeb 20, 2025
TV‘Bear God’ Gong Hyo-jin, Couple Look with a Puppy… Gorgeous ‘Gongbly’ [Pictorial]‘Bear God’ Gong Hyo Jin, Couple Look with a Puppy… Gorgeous ‘Gongbly’ [Pictorial] Actress Gong Hyo Jin worked as a model for a brand‘s SS season collection that was revealed. This new collection was inspired by the 1960s, when various fashion trends coexisted, with the theme of ‘La dolce vita’, which means ‘Sweet Life’ in Italian. The collection features a casual style mixed with a natural mood, and suggests a variety of spring styling with bright colors and trendy designs. In the pictorial, Gong Hyo Jin created a couple look with a puppy, showing off her casual charm by matching a ball cap with a puppy logo and jeans. She also perfectly pulled off a minimalistic yet stylish styling by using colorful socks as a point with her eco leather jacket and white mini dress. In addition, a variety of casual items such as half pants, oversized shirts, and knits were presented, as well as products using suede, a trendy material this spring. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.comFeb 20, 2025
TVPark Gyu-young, chic yet natural atmosphere [Photoshoot]Park Gyu-young, chic yet natural atmosphere [Photo shoot] An emotional pictorial containing actress Park Gyu-young‘s leisurely daily life has been released. A premium outdoor brand has pre-released the 25SS new collection pictorial with Park Gyu-young. This location shoot was carried out under the warm spring sunlight with a natural mood as the concept. The comfortable sensibility and Park Gyu-young’s signature bright and healthy energy created synergy to capture the best moments. In the pre-released pictorial, Park Gyu-young perfectly expressed the sensibility of a comfortable lifestyle that this collection is trying to convey by perfectly moving between a chic and lovely mood. He showed off a chic yet natural mood by matching a pastel yellow jacket reminiscent of spring with ivory pants in a tone-on-tone manner, and doubled his lovely charm with a feminine suspender one-piece dress, a striped t-shirt, and a white jacket. Meanwhile, Park Gyu-young played the role of Kang No-eul, a forFeb 20, 2025
TVByun Woo-seok, next work ‘21st Century Grand Prince‘s Wife’ hints “Another appearance expected” [Photoshoot]Byun Woo-seok, hints at next work, ‘21st Century Grand Prince‘s Wife’ “Another side of him to look forward to” [Photo shoot] Actor Byun Woo-seok graced the cover of the March issue of fashion magazine Elle. This pictorial was themed around Byun Woo-seok’s distinct colors, capturing his diverse charms from a fashionable look to a refreshing look. Byun Woo-seok, wearing strong yet colorful outfits, focused on the shoot with his signature immersion and energy. Byun Woo-seok had a hot year last year, creating a syndrome through the tvN drama ‘Take Care of My Father’. He said, “I am grateful and plan to do my best towards what has been given to me this year. I think I can at least be proud of myself if I do my best at every moment of my life. He said, “I want to keep this mindset unchanged.” Having established himself as a “youth star” through various works that portray the growth of youth, such as “Record of Youth,” “20th Century Girl,” and “Seonjae and Run Away,” he said about the word “yFeb 20, 2025
TVGo Yoon-jung, as expected, a face genius… CG-like visuals [Photoshoot]Go Yoon-jung, a face genius again… CG-like visuals [Photoshoot] Actress Go Yoon-jung‘s spring pictorial for a fashion brand has been released. This pictorial, with the concept of ‘MARITHÉ FRANÇOIS GIRL’, captures Go Yoon-jung’s unique charm that is bizarre yet romantic, simple yet witty. In the pictorial, Go Yoon-jung boasts a Barbie-doll-like charming gaze and a mysterious aura. She perfectly digested the collection and showed off her diverse visuals as the brand‘s muse. Go Yoon-jung layered a gray and red cardigan and matched it with a classic logo hobo bag made of nylon material to create a look that had a strong presence. She also showed off an elegant mood with a classic logo crop knit and a white maxi denim skirt. She freely utilized pastel-toned pink, blue, and mint, which give off a seasonal vibe, to create a unique outfit. In addition, she matched a sweatshirt with lovely mood lace applique embroidery with a mini-length cotton cargo skirt, striking a captivating pose and drawiFeb 20, 2025