Son Tae-jin, first challenge since debut… ‘Kind Mr. Sunju’ OST released today (25th)

Singer Son Tae-jin will be singing his first OST since his debut. Son Tae-jin will release the OST Part 2 ‘I‘ll Hug You’ for the MBC daily drama ‘Kind Miss Sun-ju’ on various music sites at 6 PM today (the 25th). ‘I’ll Hug You’ is a ballad song with a warm message of wanting to spend every moment with a loved one. Son Tae-jin‘s deep tone and delicate sensibility increase the immersion of the drama. ‘I’ll Hug You’ is the first OST sung by Son Tae-jin. Son Tae-jin, who is loved by many for perfectly embracing various genres from classical to crossover and trot, is expected to present the warm sensibility through this OST. In addition, this OST is expected to be a surprise gift for fans as it will be released on Christmas Day. Son Tae-jin broke the all-time initial sales record with his first regular album ‘SHINE’ released last month, and is currently heating up the country with his first national tour. Son Tae-jin‘s hot popularity is evidenced by his TOP1 ranking at MBC ON ‘2024 Trot Cha

The sun, the dream came true… ‘Korean Table’ Special Narrator Participation

Singer Taeyang will appear as a relay narrator for ‘Korean Table’. On the episode of ‘Korean Table’ that airs on KBS 1TV on the afternoon of the 26th (Thursday), Taeyang of group Big Bang will appear as a special narrator to introduce a more delicious winter table. In an interview with the production team prior to the recording that day, Taeyang revealed that he is a fan of ‘Korean Table’, saying, “It‘s a program that I really like, so I said I wanted to do it as soon as I got the offer to appear on it. Taeyang is known to like Korean food the most, to the extent that he revealed on a cooking show in the past that G-Dragon takes an electric rice cooker with him when he goes on overseas concerts. Regarding this, Taeyang proved that he has an unstoppable taste for Korean food by saying, “When I come back to Korea after going abroad, I often eat kimchi stew, sundae gukbap, and Pyongyang naengmyeon,” and made everyone laugh by saying, “I think Daesung, who has similar tastes to me, would d

Na Young-hee, furious at the news of her daughter‘s DNA contamination... Finding out the truth (Cinderella Game)

In ‘Cinderella Game’ Na Young-hee sets out to uncover the truth about DNA contamination. In episode 18 of today‘s (25th) KBS 2TV daily drama ‘Cinderella Game’ (directed by Lee Hyun-kyung / written by Oh Sang-hee), Shin Yeo-jin (played by Na Young-hee) learns why she has not been able to find her missing daughter for over 20 years. Previously, Yeo-jin was shocked to learn that her DNA, which she had registered in order to find her missing daughter, Yoon Yoo-jin (played by Min Ha-ram / child actress Lee So-yoon), was contaminated and collapsed. In particular, it was heartbreaking to see Yoon Sung-ho (played by Choi Jong-hwan), who had returned to Korea after 10 years, urgently following after Yeo-jin as she was taken away in an ambulance. In episode 18, Yeo-jin, who was hospitalized, becomes enraged at the news that her DNA was contaminated. She decides to personally request the National Forensic Service to find out the reason for the contamination, believing that someone intentionally d

Jo Hyun-ah‘s Tears “‘I’ll Give It To You’ Almost Changed Her Name to ‘Mockery’” (Radio Star)

Urban Zakapa‘s Jo Hyun-ah cannot hold back her tears as she reveals the reason she came to do entertainment shows during the broadcast of ‘Radio Star’. Today’s (25th) MBC ‘Radio Star’ (planned by Kang Young-sun/directed by Kim Myung-yeop and Hwang Yoon-sang) episode will feature a special on ‘I Love You and Remember’ with singer Park Jun-hyung, singer Jo Hyun-ah, chef Jeong Ji-seon, and civil servant YouTuber Chungju Man. Jo Hyun-ah is the female vocalist of Urban Zakapa and is loved by many for her emotional and appealing voice. Recently, she has released a solo song with a very different concept from her group activities, drawing even more attention with her unconventional stage. On this day, Jo Hyun-ah shows off her bright appearance with a Christmas-themed outfit and a smile. She especially mentioned that she recently beat world-class idol New Jeans with her performance of her new song ‘I Will Give You’. At that time, the YouTube video of ‘I‘ll Give You’ ranked 2nd in total views f

Kim Hae-sook and Jeong Ji-so, each appearing in two roles… What is their secret? (Suspicious Partner)

Kim Hae-sook and Jung Ji-so each appear in two roles, making the drama even more exciting. In episode 3 of KBS 2TV‘s Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘Miss Granny’ (directed by Park Yong-soon/ written by Heo Seung-min), which airs at 9:50 PM on the 25th (Wednesday), the existence of a mysterious woman (played by Kim Hae-sook) in the guise of 70-year-old Oh Mal-soon and Emily (played by Jung Ji-so) begins to slowly be revealed. In episodes 1 and 2, Oh Mal-soon (played by Kim Hae-sook), a 70-year-old grandmother who ran away from home, suddenly transformed into a 20-something. At the same time, producer Daniel Han (played by Jinyoung) was struggling to find the missing trainee Emily. Daniel, who discovered the younger Mal-soon (played by Jung Ji-so), mistook her for Emily because she looked exactly like one of his debut trainees. Meanwhile, Mal-soon, who met Daniel and decided to pursue her dream of becoming a singer at Eunice Entertainment, encounters a mysterious woman (played by Kim Hae-sook)

‘Divorce Crisis’ Go Hyun-jung, Exclusive Contract with Trainee Ryeo-woon (Namib) [TV Comprehensive]

Go Hyun-jung embraced the wounded trainee Ryeo-woon. In the second episode of the Genie TV original drama ‘Namib’ (written by Eom Sung-min, directed by Han Sang-jae and Kang Min-goo) aired on the 24th, Kang Soo-hyun (played by Go Hyun-jung) and Yoo Jin-woo (played by Ryeo-woon) signed an exclusive contract and banded together to achieve their goal of winning the audition, which touched the hearts of viewers. Kang Soo-hyun visited Yoo Jin-woo, a trainee who had been released from Pandora Entertainment, and offered him a contract on the condition that he win the audition. She planned to use the audition as an opportunity to raise Yoo Jin-woo into a star and then transfer him to a large agency to make money. However, the moment Yoo Jin-woo mentioned Kang Soo-hyun‘s sick son Shim Jin-woo (played by Lee Jin-woo), the atmosphere froze over and the negotiations between the two ended in failure. However, Kang Soo-hyun did not completely let go of Yoo Jin-woo’s hand. While looking into informat

Ending of ‘Parole Judge Lee Han-shin’, Go Soo, Justice Implementation Cider Ending [TV Summary]

‘Parole Officer Lee Han-shin’ has reached a good triumph over evil ending. In the final episode of the tvN Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Parole Officer Lee Han-shin’ (directed by Yoon Sang-ho/written by Park Chi-hyung) aired on December 24, Lee Han-shin (played by Go Soo), Ahn Seo-yoon (played by Kwon Yu-ri), and Choi Hwa-ran (played by Baek Ji-won) revealed all the crimes of Oh Jung-group‘s Jimin-seop (played by Lee Hak-joo) and Ji Dong-man (played by Song Young-chang), reaching a good triumph over evil ending. According to Nielsen Korea, a viewership ratings research agency, the final episode of ‘Parole Officer Lee Han-shin’ recorded an average of 5.8% and a peak of 6.8% nationwide for paid platform households, and an average of 4.8% and a peak of 5.6% in the metropolitan area, ending on a high. With this, ‘Lee Han-shin’ has ranked first in the same time slot including cable channels for 12 consecutive episodes from the first broadcast to the last, and achieved the feat of ranking second amo

‘Lighting Store’ Kang Pool “‘Moving 2’ Now I have to write... Next year‘s goal” [DA: Interview ③]

‘The Lighting Store’ writer Kang Full mentioned his plans for ‘Moving 2’. On the afternoon of the 24th, writer Kang Full of the Disney+ series ‘The Lighting Store’ met with Donga.com for an interview and talked about the work at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul. On this day, regarding the casting of actor Park Jung-min, who appeared in the ‘The Lighting Store’ cookie video, writer Kang Full said, “I talked to Mr. Park Jung-min three years ago. I talked to him before we started filming ‘Moving’. Actor Park Jung-min readily agreed to do it. While I was writing ‘The Lighting Store’, I said, ‘The time has finally come’. I also talked to actress Go Yoon-jung and she readily agreed to come. It was something I had in mind from the beginning. He explained, “There were more scenes, but the lines were compressed.” He continued, regarding the plans for ‘Moving 2’, “Since ‘The Lighting Store’ ended last week, ‘Moving 2’ will probably be a different story. We’ve laid out a lot of bait. We were able to do

‘Lighting Store’ Kang Full “‘Director’ Kim Hee-won, My thoughts weren‘t wrong” [DA:Interview②]

‘The Lighting Store’ writer Kang Full expressed his trust in director Kim Hee-won, who is taking on his first directorial challenge. On the afternoon of the 24th, writer Kang Full of the Disney+ series ‘The Lighting Store’ met with Donga.com for an interview and talked about the work at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul. When asked why he chose actor Kim Hee-won as director, writer Kang Full said, “I first met director Kim Hee-won on ‘Moving’. He was a frequent visitor to the set. The first filming location for ‘Moving’ was the morning assembly scene. There, (Kim Hee-won) took the extras playing the students and spoke. When I saw that, I thought he was good.” He continued, “He didn‘t make an unfounded suggestion to direct there. I also knew that he was interested in directing. I had to see if he had the talent, and I found out that he had been thinking about directing a horror film. ‘Lighting Store’ required the actors to act better than any other drama, and the stories of the people in it we

Kang Pool “‘Moving’ was loved, so there was a ‘Lighting Store’” [DA:Interview①]

Writer Kang Full expressed his satisfaction with the drama ‘The Lighting Store’. On the afternoon of the 24th, at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul, writer Kang Full of the Disney+ series ‘The Lighting Store’ met with Donga.com for an interview and talked about the work. On this day, writer Kang Full first talked about the response to ‘The Lighting Store’, saying, “It‘s an unfamiliar genre. I think horror is suitable for movies. I felt that way even more as I wrote. The identity is revealed and unraveled. 8 episodes is not too many, but it’s not too few. The strategy was to have horror in the beginning and human drama in the end. I was worried if the viewers would follow it well. After episode 4 ended, I thought the story would start in episode 5. As a writer, I was constantly anxious. I wondered if there would be a reaction, and every time that happened, I told myself to trust and go for it. The response is better than I thought. As the story progressed, I thought it was a good decision beca

Jung Chae-yeon “‘Prefabricated Family’ I was so happy I almost jumped for joy” [Photoshoot]

Fashion magazine Singles recently released a fashion pictorial of Jung Chae-yeon, who received favorable reviews for her role as the energetic and positive Yoon Joo-won in the recently concluded ‘Prefabricated Family’. In the pictorial, Jung Chae-yeon showed off her signature lovely energy as well as a provocative and captivating look with her strong makeup of a black dress and red lips. Jung Chae-yeon shared her thoughts on the end of ‘Prefabricated Family’, saying, ‘It was youth’. “When I look back, I only have happy memories. It was a very hot and passionate set. Everyone was fiercely sincere. It was a warm drama, so the atmosphere was really good. That was why I chose this work”. When asked what charm Jung Chae-yeon felt when watching Yoon Joo-won, she said, “It‘s that he thinks simply about everything. If nothing changes anyway, I think it’s necessary to act like Joo-won. And I also envy his straightforward personality. He doesn‘t hesitate to say what he wants to say and faces dif

Korea Electric Power Corporation vs. Armed Forces Athletic Corps: A head-on showdown that cannot be backed down (Strongest Rugby)

Netflix‘s entertainment show ‘Strongest Rugby: Die or Win’ begins the quarterfinals, the last gateway to the finals. Episodes 8-10 of ‘Strongest Rugby: Die or Win’ will be released on the 24th. Episodes 5-7 of ‘Strongest Rugby: Die or Win’, released on the 17th, featured the 2nd quarterfinal match between Hyundai Glovis and POSCO E&C, which was a showdown between the strongest of the best, and the 3rd quarterfinal match between OK Rugby Team and Yonsei University, which was an underwater match that showed a fierce drama in the midst of pouring water. The tight match between Hyundai Glovis, which prioritized speed, and POSCO E&C, which is the epitome of power rugby, thrilled viewers. Here, the fighting spirit and courage of Yonsei University, who did not avoid the OK Jangman Rugby Team, a professional team with superior power, and the spirit of OK Jangman Rugby Team kicker Ko Seung-jae, who won seven games and eight losses, gave a touching impression. Episodes 8 to 10, which will be rel

Will Ryeoun and Go Hyun-jung capture it? Busking capture (Namib)

Go Hyun-jung and Ryeo-woon enter into a war of exploration to explore each other right before signing a contract. In the second episode of Genie TV original drama ‘Namib’ (written by Eom Sung-min, directed by Han Sang-jae and Kang Min-goo), trainee Yoo Jin-woo (played by Ryeo-woon) begins to show off his charms in order to capture the heart of producer Kang Soo-hyun (played by Go Hyun-jung). In the previous episode, Kang Soo-hyun, who was a founding member of Pandora Entertainment, and long-term trainee Yoo Jin-woo were depicted being unfairly kicked out of the company. Kang Soo-hyun needs money to take responsibility for the future of her son who is bullied by those around him because he cannot hear, and Yoo Jin-woo needs money to pay off his parents‘ debt to the company and a place to stay. Kang Soo-hyun decides to use Yoo Jin-woo to achieve her goal, and encourages him to participate in the Star Rise audition. Yoo Jin-woo, who cannot answer Kang Soo-hyun’s words that he must win, th

Lee Min-ho and Gong Hyo-jin‘s daily life in a space station captured... First broadcast on January 4, 25 years (Ask the Stars)

The daily lives of astronauts in a quiet and mysterious space station have been captured. The production team of tvN‘s new Saturday-Sunday drama ‘Ask the Stars’ (written by Seo Sook-hyang, directed by Park Shin-woo) released photos on the 24th containing the daily lives of astronauts in a space station located 200,000 km away from work alone. ‘Ask the Stars’ is a work that depicts the extra-Earth life of Eve (played by Gong Hyo-jin), a boss working in a zero-gravity space station, and an uninvited dinosaur (played by Lee Min-ho) with a secret mission. It heralds the birth of Korea’s first space office work. The photos released by the production team contain various experiences the astronauts experience from the moment they leave Earth to after arriving at the space station. Since it is a space station that can only be reached by penetrating the atmosphere, the sight of tourist dinosaurs and Commander Eve Kim, who are wearing heavy spacesuits and concentrating on launch preparations, ca

Lee Yong-jin, Kim Ye-won, and Yura, Over-immersed Again (Transfer Love, Another Beginning)

Lee Yong-jin, Kim Ye-won, and Yura reunite with excitement before embarking on the full-fledged journey of the TVING original ‘Transfer Love, Another Beginning’. ‘Transfer Love, Another Beginning’ is a reality show that completes its worldview in which the cast, who have grown even more since ‘Transfer Love’, meet again and signal a new beginning. Expectations are high for the grand unification of the season‘s worldview ahead of the release of ‘Transfer Love 4’ in 2025. In the revealed photos, Lee Yong-jin, Kim Ye-won, and Yura are having a heated discussion about what will happen on the ‘Transfer Love, Another Beginning’ journey from the beginning. The hottest topic among them is the cast members who will appear in this spin-off, and the three MCs will add heat to the discussion by mentioning their favorite cast members they want to see again in each season. Unlike Lee Yong-jin, who speculates that couples who were not yet couples will appear, Yura is emphasizing the possibility of ne

What‘s in the ocean that’s causing such chaos... The war to conquer the deep sea (Naked World History)

The 183rd episode of tvN‘s ‘Naked World History’, which will air on the 24th, will explore the deep sea, a place that humans have not conquered. According to the production team, the Jeju Research Institute Director of the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology and Professor Kim Dong-seong of the Department of Ocean Science at the National Korea Maritime and Ocean University will be the lecturers. Professor Kim, who studies marine ecosystems in depth, plans to reveal the history of deep-sea exploration that we did not know in detail in his lecture. Professor Kim Dong-seong explains that the deep sea has been considered an essential place for human survival since ancient times and a place of death. They had to get food from the sea, but it was a deep and dangerous unknown world, so it was an object of fear. Despite being afraid of the sea, humans succeeded in deep-sea exploration after a long challenge and discovered various deep-sea creatures. Professor Kim Dong-seong will rev

Han So-hee and Song Kang‘s ‘But I Know,’ Japanese Remake, Locally Creates a Ruckus

The Japanese remake of the drama ‘I Know But’, produced by global creative studio SLL (SLL Central), ‘Wakatateimo The Shapes of Love’, is receiving positive responses from Japanese and global viewers immediately after its release. ‘Wakatateimo The Shapes of Love’ has proven the high interest of local fans by taking first place on the ABEMA Drama Rankings. Not only that, it also ranked first on Netflix Japan TOP 10 TV (December 9-15) as soon as it first appeared, and settled in 10th place on the Global TOP 10 TV (non-English category). This remake adds a unique sensibility and charm with a Japanese background, and actor Ryusei Yokohama plays the lead role, and director Ryutaro Nakagawa‘s delicate directing has enhanced the level of perfection. The Japanese version, consisting of a total of 8 episodes, is expected to have a differentiated charm from the original, with new developments and unique Japanese sentiments in the remaining episodes. SLL is focusing on strengthening its partnersh

‘Chinese Cuisine Goddess’ Chef Eunyoung Park‘s splendid fire show... Chanwon Lee and others are impressed (Tokpawon) [TV Comprehensive]

Chinese food goddess Park Eun-young went on a Hong Kong exploration with Tokpawon. On the JTBC ‘Tokpawon 25 Hours’ broadcast on the 23rd, actor Kim Kwang-gyu appeared and went on an online trip starting with a health tour of Sydney, Australia, then seeing an Italian fortress, a trip to Hong Kong with Chinese food goddess Chef Park Eun-young, and seeing the fall foliage in New York, USA. In the ‘Tokpawon GO’ corner that day, the Australian Tokpawon raised interest by introducing a Sydney fitness tour at the request of an applicant who likes to exercise. They went to Manly Beach, famous for marine activities, and tried ‘SUP yoga’ on a paddleboard, and went snorkeling at Shelly Beach, offering a unique experience of meeting rare fish. Afterwards, the Tokpawon ran along the approximately 6km coastal road connecting Bondi Beach and Coogee Beach. It successfully captured the tastes of exercise lovers by delivering the wonderful scenery of Bronte Beach, a fantastic beach with cliffs, and Bron

Go Soo → Kwon Yuri “Already finished? It‘s a shame... I’m looking forward to the ending“ (Lee Han-shin) [End thoughts]

Go Soo, Kwon Yuri, Baek Ji Won, and Lee Hak Joo shared their thoughts on the final episode and the highlights of the show. tvN‘s Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Parole Officer Lee Han Shin’ (directed by Yoon Sang Ho, written by Park Chi Hyung) features diverse characters including Lee Han Shin (played by Go Soo), a lawyer and parole officer who implements justice in unusual ways, Ahn Seo Yoon (played by Kwon Yuri), the ace inspector of the metropolitan investigation team that catches bad guys, Choi Hwa Ran (played by Baek Ji Won), a legend in the private loan industry, and Jimin Seop (played by Lee Hak Joo), a arrogant second-generation chaebol, adding to the dramatic fun. And the actors who played each character shared their thoughts on the final episode and the highlights of the show ahead of its conclusion. According to the production team, Go Soo gave a passionate performance as Lee Han Shin, a lawyer and parole officer who implements justice in unusual ways. Go Soo shared his thoughts on th

Ok Ja-yeon‘s one-person protest captured “Where is our country for the weak!” (Lee Han-shin)

What kind of story will unfold in the end? tvN‘s Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Parole Judge Lee Han-shin’ (directed by Yoon Sang-ho, written by Park Chi-hyung) depicts the ironclad defense battle of lawyer Lee Han-shin (played by Go Soo) who becomes the final judge of prisoners. It is now nearing its end, garnering attention for its novel subject matter of ‘parole’ and its refreshing development. In episode 11, Lee Han-shin was falsely accused and arrested, but thanks to a signature campaign by Ahn Seo-yoon (played by Kwon Yu-ri), Choi Hwa-ran (played by Baek Ji-won), and Cheon Soo-beom (played by Cho Seung-yeon), his arrest was overturned and he was released from the detention center. After his release, Lee Han-shin strongly declared war on the Ohjung Group, saying, “The truth will eventually be revealed to the world”, foreshadowing his final battle. Attention is being paid to what kind of story the remaining ending will complete. ● What will be the final cooperation between Ko Soo, Kwon Yuri