Yoon Hyung-bin Small Theater, Jeju Air Disaster Victims Mourning… “Performance Cancelled” [Official]

The Yoon Hyung-bin Small Theater will be canceling performances scheduled until January 4th to mourn the victims of the Jeju Air disaster. The Yoon Hyung-bin Small Theater announced on their official Instagram, “We express our deepest condolences to the victims of the airline crash and their bereaved families. We pray that the deceased may rest in peace.” The theater added, “We would like to inform you that we have decided to cancel performances in accordance with the national mourning period.” The canceled performances are ▲ ‘Gag Concert Preview’ on Thursday, January 2nd ▲ ‘Hong Kong Show’ on Friday, January 3rd ▲ ‘Taste of Comedy’ on Saturday, January 4th. The Yoon Hyung-bin Small Theater said that all reserved tickets will be canceled sequentially. Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.com

Jung Ji-so, trainee kicked out… Jin-young “This is it” (Suspicious Partner) [TV Comprehensive]

Jung Ji-so was kicked out of Eunice Entertainment. In episode 5 of KBS 2TV‘s Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘Suspicious Girl’ (directed by Park Yong-soon/written by Heo Seung-min), Oh Doo-ri (played by Jung Ji-so) was kicked out of Eunice Entertainment due to a misunderstanding by Daniel Han (played by Jin-young). In the episode that day, Janet (played by Kim Hae-sook) and Doo-ri faced each other again in front of their families. Janet, who called Doo-ri “sister”, covered up the situation by saying that her family was looking at her strangely and that it was a lie. When Doo-ri asked her identity, Janet said, “Same face, same voice. Who could I be?”, raising curiosity about the relationship between the two. After that, the taxi driver (played by Kim Byung-ok) who took the memorial photo of Oh Mal-soon (played by Kim Hae-sook) showed up and picked up Janet. He told Janet, “I can’t change my final decision. He warned her, “Never reveal anything related to this.” Hearing this, Janet said, “If yo

Gangnam building owner found murdered, what is the full story behind the crime? (Brave Detectives 4)

The whole story of the murder of the wealthy grandmother in Gangnam will be revealed on ‘Brave Detectives 4’. On the 17th episode of ‘Brave Detectives 4 (directed by Lee Ji-sun)’ on Tcast E Channel, which will air on the 3rd, Superintendent Park Jong-gi, former Superintendent Yoon Oe-chul and Superintendent Kim Jin-soo of the Scientific Investigation Unit (KCSI), and singer Choi Ye-na will appear as guests and foreshadow extraordinary performances. The case introduced on that day‘s broadcast begins with the discovery of the body of an 80-year-old grandmother in an apartment building in Gangnam. The grandmother’s body, found in the bedroom, had both hands tied and a rope-like wound around her neck. The grandmother was the owner of a multi-family home and had assets worth several billion won, including an apartment in Gangnam. Rumors spread throughout the neighborhood that she was quite wealthy. The investigation team estimated that someone had come to the grandmother‘s house while she w

‘Adopted Child Confession’ Han Groo‘s Nephew=Grandson, Na Young-hee Shocked (Cinderella Game) [TV Comprehensive]

Na Young-hee found out the identity of her grandson. In episode 23 of KBS2‘s daily drama ‘Cinderella Game’ (directed by Lee Hyun-kyung / written by Oh Sang-hee) aired on the 1st, Shin Yeo-jin (played by Na Young-hee), who had been searching for her daughter Yoon Yoo-jin’s (played by Min Ha-ram / child actress Lee So-yoon) son, found out that her grandson was Lee Eun-chong (played by Kim Gun-woo). In that day‘s broadcast, Yoon Seong-ho (played by Choi Jong-hwan) was in danger of his identity being discovered by Yeo-jin at the orphanage where his daughter Yoo-jin lived, adding to the tension of the drama. Yeo-jin was told by Secretary Jang (played by Jung Yoon-seo) that there was no record of her husband Seong-ho’s entry into the United States 10 years ago, and she expressed her resentment, saying, “Eugene said she had a son, but he‘s in the United States and not in Korea?” Meanwhile, Yoon Se-young (played by Park Ri-won) went to the house of her ex-boyfriend Gu Ji-seok (played by Kwon D

‘Invincible Genes’ Kang Jae-jun, takes parental leave for his identical son in 7 years (Superman Returns) [TV Comprehensive]

On ‘The Return of Superman’, brothers Eun-woo and Jung-woo, who challenged their first-ever Mt. Eungbong climbing in the new year, and the bungeoppang rich man Kang Jae-joon and 4-month-old Hyun-jo made their first appearance, energetically opening up 2025. Episode 555 of KBS 2TV ‘KBS2 ‘The Return of Superman’ (directed by Kim Young-min) was an episode titled ‘The Year of the Blue Snake is Full of Happiness and Love’, featuring the 3MCs Park Soo-hong, Choi Ji-woo, Ahn Young-mi, and Superman Kang Jae-joon and Kim Jun-ho. Among them, comedian Kang Jae-joon and his 4-month-old son Hyun-jo made their first appearance, bringing laughter with the power of their strong genes with their bungeoppang looks. The trio of Kim Jun-ho, Eun-woo, and Jung-woo successfully completed their first mountain climbing and dumpling-making challenges in 2025, making everyone happy with their growth since the new year. On this day, comedian Kang Jae-joon and his 4-month-old son Hyun-jo made their first appearanc

‘Top of the Highest Rank in the Civil Service Examination’ Gwang-soo → Veterinarian Yeong-soo and Sang-cheol… Super Special Specifications Revealed (Nasol) [TV General]

The super special identities of the 24th class of ‘I am SOLO’ ‘Nerd men’ have been revealed, capturing attention. On the real dating program ‘I am SOLO’ aired on ENA and SBS Plus on the 1st, the 24th class of solo men appeared in the ‘Self-Introduction Time’ and surprised not only the solo women but also the 3MCs Defconn, Lee Yi-kyung, and Song Hae-na by revealing their surprising profiles. Earlier, the solo women got into the car of the ‘One Pick’ solo man for ‘First Impression Choice’ and headed to the ‘Solo Land 24’ dorm and began a fierce competition of appealing. Among them, Jeong-sook and Ok-soon, who were in the car with Gwang-soo, showed off a fierce battle of wits over Gwang-soo, not giving a single word. When Gwang-soo said, “You look tired,” and handed Ok-soon an energy drink, Jeong-sook responded, “Why don‘t you take it?” In a tense atmosphere, the 24th generation arrived at the dorm and continued their conversation while eating spicy braised chicken together. Here, Ok-soon

Han Ji-min♥Lee Jun-hyuk, a romance movie… worst first impression (My Perfect Secretary)

The first meeting of Han Ji-min and Lee Joon-hyuk in SBS‘s new Friday-Saturday drama ‘My Perfect Secretary’ has been revealed. SBS’s new Friday-Saturday drama ‘My Perfect Secretary’ (directed by Ham Joon-ho and Kim Jae-hong, written by Ji Eun) is a close care romance between Ji-yoon (played by Han Ji-min), a headhunting company CEO who is only good at her work, and Eun-ho (played by Lee Joon-hyuk), a secretary who is perfect at her work. With only one day left until the first broadcast, expectations for the close care romance are reaching their peak, and a still cut of Ji-yoon and Eun-ho‘s uncomfortable first meeting has been revealed, raising curiosity about the background. The revealed still cut shows Ji-yoon and Eun-ho looking into each other’s eyes. However, unlike the past images and videos that were overflowing with a romantic mood, a cold wind somehow blows between the two. Ji-yoon‘s eyes are sharp as she looks at Eun-ho while receiving his business card, and Eun-ho also does no

‘Motel California’, Lee Se-young → Na In-woo character posters released

The character posters of Lee Se-young, Na In-woo, Choi Min-soo, Kim Tae-hyung, and Choi Hee-jin, the main characters who will lead MBC‘s first drama in 2025, ‘Motel California’, have been revealed, drawing attention. MBC’s new Friday-Saturday drama ‘Motel California’ (planned by Jang Jae-hoon/directed by Kim Hyung-min, Lee Jae-jin/written by Lee Seo-yoon/produced by HB Entertainment), which is scheduled to premiere on Friday, January 10, is a first love remodeling romance about a woman who was born and raised in a motel in the countryside and experiences the twists and turns of a first love remodeling romance as she reunites with her first love in her hometown she ran away from 12 years ago. Based on the popular novel ‘Home, Bitter Home’ by Sim Yoon-seo in 2019, the drama is garnering much attention with its solid lineup that captures both reliability and freshness, including Lee Se-young (as Ji Kang-hee), Na In-woo (as Cheon Yeon-soo), Choi Min-soo (as Ji Chun-pil), Kim Tae-hyung (as

Uhm Ji-won and Ahn Jae-wook, just looking at them makes you uncomfortable… Two-shot revealed (Please take care of the 5 Eagle Brothers!)

‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’ A thrilling two-shot still of Uhm Ji-won and Ahn Jae-wook has been released. KBS 2TV‘s new weekend drama ‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’ (directed by Choi Sang-yeol / written by Koo Hyun-sook), which is scheduled to air for the first time in February, is a drama that depicts a mature family story created by the five unique brothers of the long-established 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 marriage. In the drama, Uhm Ji-won, a post office counter manager, plays the role of Ma Kwang-sook, a positive and passionate person anytime and anywhere, and Ahn Jae-wook plays the role of Han Dong-seok, the president of LX Hotel who has a prickly and sensitive personality. The two-shot stills of the two, released on the 2nd (today), are drawing attention as to what kind of dramatic situation the meeting of Uhm Ji-won and Ahn Ja

Awards show entertainment all stop… Stars are donating

Since the Jeju Air disaster that occurred at Muan International Airport in Jeollanam-do, the entertainment industry has suspended various events on its own and mourned the victims. Some stars are donating and showing warm hands to the victims and their bereaved families, and the broadcasting industry is also having a time of condolences and mourning by drastically reducing or canceling various entertainment programs, production press conferences, and YouTube content until the 4th, the national mourning period. The three terrestrial broadcasters have canceled all large-scale events, including award ceremonies, which are one of the biggest events of the year. MBC said on the 29th of last month, “We want to commemorate the victims and share the pain of the bereaved families.”

[2025 Broadcasting] Drama/Entertainment ‘Sequel‘s Counterattack’

The counterattack of the sequels has begun. In 2025, the broadcasting industry will be flooded with ‘sequels’ regardless of the field, including dramas and entertainment programs. The global hit ‘Squid Game’, the final season 3, as well as ‘Weak Hero’, ‘Now at Our School’, etc., are releasing sequels one after another, and popular entertainment programs such as ‘Black and White Chef’ are also releasing follow-up series to take the lead. The drama that is garnering the most attention among the sequels is ‘Squid Game’ season 3, scheduled to be released on June 27. Although the recently released season 2 has received mixed reviews at home and abroad, it has become a Netflix TV program worldwide just one day after its release.

Choi Bool-am, returns to ‘Korean Table’ after 3 months [Entertainment News HOT]

National actor Choi Bool-am will be returning to KBS 1TV‘s ‘Korean Table’ after a three-month absence. According to KBS on the 1st, Choi Bool-am will be narrating again starting with the broadcast on the 2nd. He went on vacation for the first time in 14 years since the start of the show in September of last year. In the meantime, Choi Bool-am’s wife, actress Kim Min-ja, as well as Ko Doo-shim, Ryu Seung-ryong, singer Lee Moon-se, and Taeyang have filled the vacancy. Choi Bool-am said, “I felt touched and grateful when I heard that many viewers had been waiting for it,” and expressed his aspiration to lead the program “with the mindset of standing at a new starting line.”

Song Hye-kyo‘s ‘You Quiz’, canceled today... Programming changed due to mourning for Jeju Air disaster

tvN‘s ‘You Quiz on the Block’, which features actress Song Hye-kyo as a guest, will be canceled on the 1st. tvN announced, “The 275th episode of ‘You Quiz on the Block’ (abbreviated as ‘You Quiz’), which was scheduled to air on the 1st, will be canceled.” Song Hye-kyo was originally scheduled to appear on ‘You Quiz’ on this day. This will be her first entertainment show in about 17 years since Olive’s ‘She‘s Olive - Song Hye-kyo in Paris’, which aired in 2007. However, as the programming has been changed to mourn the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster, Song Hye-kyo’s segment will meet viewers on a different day. In addition to ‘You Quiz’, many other channels are urgently changing their programming and rescheduling programs out of mourning for the disaster. Many celebrities are also expressing condolences to those who died in the disaster and offering their condolences to their bereaved families through various means such as SNS. Hong Se-young, Donga.com reporter, projecthong@donga.com

‘Black and White Chef’ Fabri‘s Fish Explosion → Kim Jun-hyun is also excited (Welcome)

Fabri and Leo meet unique ingredients. In the second episode of MBC every1‘s ‘Welcome, First Time in Korea?’ Year-end Chef Special, which will air on the 2nd, Fabri and Leo will challenge Jangheung sea fishing and have a showdown with unique ingredients. According to the production team, on the last day of the trip, Leo finishes preparing from the crack of dawn and gives Fabri a mysterious motion sickness pill. After conquering the land for two days, he has prepared a surprise boat fishing schedule in the clean waters of Jangheung. Fabri, a ‘seafood chef’ who often enjoys boat fishing in Italy, is overwhelmed with emotion. Meanwhile, Kim Jun-hyun, who was watching Fabri’s Italian fishing video, spots ‘this’ on the boat with his eagle eyes. It is said that he burst into laughter at Fabri‘s love of Korean food that cannot be hidden even in his home country. The fierce battle with Jangheung seafood begins as soon as they arrive at the point. Unlike the materials I had collected in the pas

Netflix: “‘Ogame 2’ revenue 1.5 trillion? Not true” (Full text) [Official]

Netflix has stated its position on the analysis of the expected revenue for ‘Squid Game 2’. Netflix said in an official statement on the 1st, “We deeply appreciate the interest and love you have sent to ‘Squid Game 2’, a proud Korean work that has ranked first worldwide on the official Netflix statistics site since its first week of release,” but added, “We are expressing our position as there are some parts that are completely different from the facts regarding the analysis of the individual work revenue of ‘Squid Game 2’ announced by a domestic research organization yesterday (December 31, 2024). Netflix said, ”Monthly subscription services such as Netflix cannot generate additional revenue from the number of views or viewing time of individual works. Therefore, it is impossible to calculate revenue from the success of a single work. There is also no official information that enables the estimation of financial revenue from individual works. Netflix also does not and cannot evaluate

‘Ogame3’ Poster Younghee‘s Friend Cheolsu Appears... DiCaprio Appears? “Unfounded”

While the poster for season 3 of ‘Squid Game’ featuring Younghee‘s friend Cheolsu has been released and is a hot topic, rumors about Leonardo DiCaprio’s appearance have been drawn out. Netflix released a special teaser poster for the original series ‘Squid Game 3’ through their official account on the 1st. The poster features Younghee, the mascot of the series, and Cheolsu, who made a surprise appearance in the cookie video of the last episode of Season 2, drawing attention. Following Younghee, who caused a syndrome with the game ‘The Rose of Sharon Has Blossomed’, curiosity is rising as to what game Cheolsu will be related to. Also, a media outlet reported that day that Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio would make a surprise appearance. However, Netflix dismissed the matter as “a groundless rumor”. Meanwhile, ‘Squid Game 2’ has been a box office hit, ranking first in the Netflix global TV show category since its release. In particular, it is proving its unrivaled popularity by taking

Kim Hyo-jin‘s Current Status “Amid Divorce Crisis, Husband Chose Path of Pastor...”

Comedian Kim Hyo-jin, who received much love from the public in the 90s with ‘Pretty Little Girl’, has shared her recent status as a pastor‘s wife. An interview video with Kim Hyo-jin was released on the YouTube channel ‘The Mission’. Kim Hyo-jin, who is currently appearing in the play ‘I Love You Mom’, recently revealed that her husband was ordained as a pastor and became a ‘Pastor’s Wife’. Regarding this, Kim Hyo-jin said, “I knew that my husband‘s childhood dream was to become a pastor. However, he chose a different path as an adult, so we decided to get married. If my husband had told me that he would become a pastor, we probably wouldn’t have gotten married. This is because I know how important and difficult the path of a pastor and his spouse is.” She continued, “But after giving birth to our first child, my husband‘s work didn’t go well and he became very lost. My husband was just like me when I was in a slump on TV. He was depressed and used alcohol to relieve his stress and an

“This is child abuse. I will report it.” Dr. Oh Eun-young’s greatest anger ever… Geum-jok’s mother’s appeal

The comment left on a mom cafe by ‘Geumjogi‘s mom’ that caused Dr. Oh Eun-young’s unprecedented anger is a hot topic. On the Channel A show ‘These Days Parenting - My Golden Child’ that aired on the 27th, the story of Geumjogi who strongly rejects her mother was revealed. Dr. Oh Eun-young even caused an unprecedented situation by angryly telling Geumjogi‘s mom, “Don’t raise the child”. On the show, Geumjogi‘s mom, who is in her 20s, showed sadistic behavior by forcibly teaching her 4-year-old child Korean and verbally abusing her, and Dr. Oh Eun-young strongly warned, saying, “This is gaslighting. If the mother doesn’t realize it, don‘t raise the child. If I leave this place and find out that you haven’t changed, I will report you” and gave a solution. Immediately after the show, Geumjogi‘s mom wrote on a mom cafe, “When I moved into my mother-in-law’s house, I was pregnant with my second child and moved all the boxes. My mother-in-law was holding the eldest child and ordering me to re

Kim Hyo-jin “My husband dreamed of being a pastor… I said ‘It came to pass’ amid the crisis of divorce”

The current status of comedian Kim Hyo-jin, who became a pastor‘s wife, has been revealed. In a video released on the YouTube channel ‘The Mission’ on the 30th of last month, Kim Hyo-jin said, “I knew that my husband’s childhood dream was to be a pastor. My husband had studied abroad in the United States while dreaming of becoming a pastor. He said that he made a vow when he was young to become a pastor. He met me after he became an adult and changed his life‘s path, but he still felt a little uneasy about the vow.” Kim Hyo-jin continued, “We got married with a sense of hopelessness,” and “If my husband had said from the beginning that he dreamed of becoming a pastor, we wouldn’t have gotten married. I know all too well how difficult that path is and how important a spouse‘s role is.” She said, “I started to wander after my husband got married and our first child was born,” and “I was very sensitive and sharp because things didn’t go as I wanted. It was the same as when I was in a broa

Jinyoung, captured with a ‘sentimental gaze’ toward the recording station (Suspicious Girl)

Jinyoung‘s deep gaze towards Jeong Ji-so is unusual. In episode 5 of KBS 2TV’s Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘Miss Granny’ (directed by Park Yong-soon/ written by Heo Seung-min/ produced by Studio V Plus, Idea Factory, High Ground, and Yein Plus), which airs today (the 1st) at 9:50 PM, Oh Doo-ri (played by Jeong Ji-so) and Daniel Han (played by Jinyoung) spend time alone in the recording studio. In a previous episode, Daniel approached Doo-ri as she was singing and played the guitar with her, singing along together, giving viewers a warm feeling. Whenever Daniel felt unstable, he took the medicine Doo-ri gave him and found stability, stimulating excitement for the relationship that will be portrayed in the future. Among them, Doo-ri‘s fresh expression in the still cut released today catches the eye. Doo-ri apologizes to Daniel for causing trouble while offering him jujube tea, and Daniel is touched by Doo-ri’s consideration for him. Another still cut shows Doo-ri singing in a sweet voice in