Choi Ye-na, Han Seong-min, Jeong Min-gyu, Eun-chan, and Jordan, first stills from ‘Villain‘s Country’ released
TVJoo Woo-jae, modeling genius moment… ‘Eagle eyes’ in action (What do you do when you play?)‘What do you do when you play?’ Model-turned-actor Joo Woo-jae shows off his true colors as a genius in his main profession. The December 21 broadcast of MBC‘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) will be decorated with the ‘What do you wear when you play? - Fashion Battle’, where senior and junior models Bae Jeong-nam and Joo Woo-jae compete in styling the members. Joo Woo-jae steps forward to transform Haha and Mi-joo. Haha is the member with the most solid fashion taste among the ‘What do you do when you play?’ members, and he often wears reggae and hip-hop style fashion. Joo Woo-jae says, “My goal is to show a different side of me than Haha hyung usually does,” and drags Haha around to pick out clothes. Haha looks at Joo Woo-jae scanning the shelves with eagle eyes and says, “Woojae is the real deal. He‘s going to show you this, huh?” and is very excited. Haha, who always wears oversizDec 21, 2024
TVJo Se-ho, Separation from Members During Break “I Told You to Rest...” (2 Days & 1 Night)‘2 Days & 1 Night’ Jo Se-ho is once again signaling the icon of injustice. The first story of the six members who will be having a ‘Happy Vacation’ special will be depicted on the KBS 2TV entertainment program ‘2 Days & 1 Night Season 4’ (hereafter ‘2 Days ’), which will air on the 22nd. On this day, the ‘2 Days ’ team will ad-lib as if they have seen the future based on the broadcast date, which is the day after the ‘2024 KBS Entertainment Awards’. In particular, the members make a lot of predictions to Lee Joon, who is the MC for this awards ceremony, saying, “Why did you reveal your upper body at the awards ceremony?”, “Why on earth did you dance ‘Y’?”, and Lee Joon shows his impatience by saying, “Oh no, this is a big deal,” as if he really has to do that. Meanwhile, the six members, who started filming the opening in a luxurious party room unlike usual, are half-believing the production team‘s story of a “happy vacation prepared for the end of the year.” However, when they are proDec 21, 2024
TVWhy did Chae Soo-bin and Yoo Yeon-seok meet Heo Nam-joon without telling him? (The phone call you just made)Yoo Yeon-seok‘s secret is slowly being revealed. In episode 8 of MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama ‘The Phone Call You‘re Dialing Now’ (planned by Kwon Sung-chang/ directed by Park Sang-woo, Wi Deuk-gyu/ written by Kim Ji-woon/ produced by Bon Factory and Baram Pictures), which airs on the afternoon of the 21st, Baek Sa-eon (played by Yoo Yeon-seok) and Hong Hee-joo (played by Chae Soo-bin), who have confirmed each other’s feelings, face the truth that has been hidden. In the previous episode, Sa-eon began investigating Hee-joo‘s fall accident that occurred at a company outing and the kidnapper (played by Park Jae-yoon). Sa-eon, who needed information, proposed cooperation to Hee-joo, who is a 406, and Hee-joo, whose feelings for her husband have deepened, pledged to confess everything. Hee-joo, who met Sa-eon as a 406, burst into tears that she had been holding back in front of him, who approached her only with love, even though she knew her true identity. Sa-eon, who was looking at Hee-jooDec 21, 2024
TVYoo Jae-suk, back view handsome man crowned?... “Don‘t turn your head” (What’s wrong)‘What do you do when you play?’ Yoo Jae-suk is drawing attention by appearing as a handsome man from behind. The MBC ‘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) broadcast on the 21st will be decorated with the theme of ‘What do you wear when you play? - Fashion Battle’. Models Joo Woo-jae and Bae Jeong-nam will compete by styling and transforming the fashion of the ‘What do you do when you play?’ members. The revealed photos show Yoo Jae-suk and Joo Woo-jae taking photos of today‘s fashion, drawing attention. Joo Woo-jae, who has usually said that he takes good photos with a SNS sensibility these days, is taking photos with an expert’s aura. Yoo Jae-suk, on the other hand, is active as a photographer for Bae Jeong-nam‘s team. Yoo Jae-suk takes photos of Park Jin-joo and Lee Yi-kyung, and shows off his unexpected skills, receiving an explosive response. Even Bae Jeong-nam, who started out as aDec 21, 2024
TVJang Woo-hyuk‘s Surprising Confession: “I Think I Should Get Married” (Let’s Go)Original idol Jang Woo Hyuk will appear on MBN‘s ‘Let’s Go (Let‘s Go)’. In the pre-released video for season 3 of MBN’s real variety show ‘Let‘s Go’, which will air on the 21st, original idol Jang Woo Hyuk will appear and draw attention by revealing his thoughts on marriage. MC Ahn Jung Hwan asked Jang Woo Hyuk, “Have you ever thought about getting married?” and Jang Woo Hyuk replied, “I do think about getting married. These days, when I have fan meetings with fans, they say, ’Oppa, you should go now.‘” He revealed an episode that made people laugh. Jang Woo Hyuk continued, “There are more fans who allow me to get married, and I also think about getting married, but I don’t want to create a new environment in a situation where we aren‘t a good fit. And there were negative opinions about marriage around me.” Hong Hyun-hee, who heard this, urged Ahn Jung-hwan, “Tell me what marriage is and how happy you’ll be if you get married.” Ahn Jung-hwan replied, “I’m sorry, but I have my strugglesDec 21, 2024
TVPark Hyun-ho, ♥Eun Ga-eun‘s maternal support... Pink skinship captured (Immortal Song)The cringe-worthy love affair of couple-to-be Eun Ga-eun and Park Hyun-ho from KBS2‘s ‘Immortal Songs’ has been captured and is drawing attention. KBS2’s ‘Immortal Songs’ (directed by Park Hyung-geun and Kim Hyung-seok) is the best music entertainment program in name and reality, boasting the number one viewership ratings in its time slot. Episode 686, which will air today (the 21st), will feature the ‘2024 Oh My Star’ special. The person caught in Eun Ga-eun‘s waiting room that day is none other than Eun Ga-eun’s lover, Park Hyun-ho. Eun Ga-eun and Park Hyun-ho are a couple-to-be who developed into lovers through ‘Immortal Songs’ and bore the fruit of their love by announcing their marriage. Park Hyun-ho is said to have attracted attention by following Eun Ga-eun like a shadow and showing off his ‘Ga-eun Baragi’ side without any filters. Park Hyun-ho is said to have made everyone envious by taking care of Eun Ga-eun, who was thirsty in the waiting room, by serving her water. In particDec 21, 2024
TVJoo Ji-hoon ♥ Jung Yu-mi, ‘Affectionate’ Eye Contact → ‘Warm’ Hug (Outside)tvN‘s ‘Love on a Single-Log Bridge’ Jung Yu-mi is being comforted in Joo Ji-hoon’s wide arms, raising curiosity about the background behind it. tvN‘s ‘Love on a Single-Log Bridge’ (directed by Park Joon-hwa and Bae Hee-young/written by Lim Ye-jin/planned by Studio Dragon/produced by Studio Dragon Blitzway Production) released a still cut of Seok Ji-won (played by Joo Ji-hoon) and Yoon Ji-won (played by Jung Yu-mi) in a ‘warm hug’ ahead of the broadcast of Episode 9 on the 21st (Sat), raising curiosity. In the previous Episode 8, the real romance between Seok Ji-won and Yoon Ji-won, who have awakened to their love, began, raising the excitement index of the living room theater. In particular, Seok Ji-won showed jealousy over Yoon Ji-won and Gong Moon-soo’s (played by Lee Si-woo) scandal, and made people laugh by struggling to buy time with Yoon Ji-won by following her to the Dokmokgo workshop. However, at the end of the drama, the secret love affair of Ji-won and Yoon is in danger of beDec 21, 2024
TVThe musician that Park Bo-gum loves… The identity of the talented vocalist? (King of Mask Singer)MBC‘s ‘King of Mask Singer’ will be showcasing a fantastic solo stage by four masked singers. Park Bo-gum, who has been recognized as a ‘top visual actor’ with his warm smile and solid acting skills that capture the hearts of women, will be appearing as a talented vocalist. After one masked singer finishes his stage, the judges’ cheers erupt for the solo song stage that stands out with its clear tone. Next, attention is focused on the anecdote where actor Park Bo-gum confessed his love for the masked singer‘s song. Meanwhile, Yoon Jong-shin, who has created countless hit songs as a professional composer and lyricist as well as an outstanding singer, will make a surprise appearance on ‘King of Mask Singer’. He sent a video letter to support the masked singer, who is his close friend. When he reveals that the masked singer is “my soulmate”, the judges’ anticipation for his identity heats up. Afterwards, he showed off his special entertainment sense with an unexpected twist comment, makinDec 21, 2024
TV‘2024 KBS Entertainment Awards’ Today (21st) Zico vs. Karina, Rookie of the Year Competition‘2024 KBS Entertainment Awards’ Zico and Karina are expected to compete for the prestigious Rookie of the Year Award. The ‘2024 KBS Entertainment Awards’ will be broadcast live on KBS2 on the afternoon of the 21st. The ‘2024 KBS Entertainment Awards’, where singer and actor Lee Joon, multi-entertainer Lee Chan-won, and rapper Lee Young-ji will work together as MCs, is expected to be a festival for entertainers who have shined in KBS entertainment this year and viewers to enjoy together. In particular, it is noteworthy that the ‘2024 KBS Entertainment Awards’ has completed the ‘generation integration awards ceremony’, where all entertainers transcend gender, age, and generation to become one. It is a perfect harmony of the old and the new, with the legendary entertainment show ‘1 Night 2 Days’, which has represented South Korea for 17 years, as well as the new web entertainment shows ‘Nopogi’ and ‘Limousine Service’. In particular, as Eunwoo, 37 months old, from ‘The Return of Superman’Dec 21, 2024
TVYoari, ‘Check-in Hanyang’ OST first runner. ‘Dark Night’ released today (21st)Singer Yoari sings the OST of ‘Check In Hanyang’. The new Channel A weekend drama ‘Check In Hanyang’ (written by Park Hyun-jin/directed by Myung Hyun-woo/planned by Channel A/produced by Wemad, Artist Studio, Story Networks/joint production and investment by PONY CANYON), which will be aired for the first time on the 21st, is a youth romance historical drama that contains the eventful growth of Joseon‘s flower youths who enter Joseon’s largest inn ‘Yongcheonru’. The harmonious chemistry and youthful energy of the four actors Bae In-hyuk (Muyeong-gun Lee Eun, Lee Eun-ho), Kim Ji-eun (Hong Deok-soo), Jung Gun-joo (Chun Jun-hwa), and Park Jae-chan (Go Soo-ra) are the biggest points of interest. The Dancing Cactus and Goblin composers who worked on the ‘Check In Hanyang’ OST Part. 1 ‘Dark Night’ are the young producers of Blue Key Music, and the ‘Man and Woman’ OST THAMA - ‘When I’m with U‘, ’Queen of Mask‘ OST Jeong-in - This team has been increasing its recognition by composing many receDec 21, 2024
TVWoman killed in vital attack… Perpetrator is North Korean defector from special forces (Yong-hyung 4) [TV Comprehensive]In ‘Brave Detectives 4’, cases that were left unsolved but were solved through the tenacity of the detectives were revealed, drawing attention. On the 15th episode of ‘Brave Detectives 4’ (directed by Lee Ji-sun) aired on Tcast E Channel on the 20th, Superintendent Kim Do-gon, head of the Intelligent Crime Investigation Team at Hwaseong West Police Station, Superintendent Lee Bong-seok of Gangseo Police Station, former Superintendent Yoon Oe-chul of the Scientific Investigation Unit (KCSI), and Superintendent Kim Jin-soo appeared and revealed the investigation logs they solved themselves. On that day‘s broadcast, ‘Global MZ’ icon and singer Choi Ye-na appeared as a guest and attracted attention. Choi Ye-na made the MCs smile by sharing her exciting thoughts, saying, “I’ve been doing mystery programs for about 4 years, but this is my first time working on a real case, so I‘m a little nervous.” The case that was introduced next started with a radio call that a murder had occurred at a baDec 21, 2024
TVJang Ye-won “I like Jeon Hyun-moo‘s voice... his speech is affectionate” (Jeon Hyun-moo’s Plan 2) [TV Comprehensive]In ‘Jun Hyun-moo‘s Plan 2’, Jeon Hyun-moo showed off his fantastic chemistry with his ‘best friends’ Jang Ye-won and Lee Sang-yeop while going on a winter food trip. In the 10th episode of the full-fledged street food documentary ‘Jun Hyun-moo’s Plan 2’ (jointly produced by MBN and Channel S) that aired on the 20th, the 28th street food special ‘Taste of Winter’ was declared, and Jeon Hyun-moo‘s ‘food friend’ announcer Jang Ye-won and his ‘new groom’ Lee Sang-yeop, who is in his 9-month marriage, were shown filling in for Kwak Tube (Kwak Jun-bin) and being very active. They completely eliminated the ‘dislikes’ of the chueotang industry, ‘gochujang chueotang’, the ‘tofu restaurant’ that brought about Jeon Hyun-moo’s return visit, and the legendary Ok Halmeoni dongtae jeon-gol restaurant, and they also provided endless fun and useful information with the ‘real friends’ talk tiki-taka. On this day, Jeon Hyun-moo appeared alone and opened the door to the ‘taste of winter’ great journey. AfDec 21, 2024
TVHan Hye-jin “My ex-boyfriend is a dentist born in 1943...” Anger at the rumor (Si-eon‘s Cool)Model Han Hye-jin denied the rumor of her ‘43-year-old dentist boyfriend’. On the 19th, the YouTube channel ‘Sieon‘s Cool’ posted ‘Goodbye newlywed home.. Hello, jointly owned new house!! A video titled “Han Hye-jin, Moving in with Dex and Drunken Talk (Behind the Scenes of Taegye Ilju)” was released. On this day, while eating at Lee Si-eon‘s new housewarming party, when Seo Ji-seung expressed his affection for Lee Si-eon, Han Hye-jin started off by saying, “There was a time when I said something like that too.” Then Han Hye-jin added, “No, I went to Gangwon-do and met a guy who was 54 years old the whole time for 2 days and 1 night. My boyfriend is a dentist in Cheongdam-dong and he was born in 43 years old.” Lee Si-eon joked, “He did all my teeth,” and Han Hye-jin retorted, “They’re my real teeth?” Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.comDec 21, 2024
TVMonica “Meet the person you love…and a precious life”Marriage + Pregnancy Announcement [Full Text]Choreographer Monica made a surprise announcement of her marriage and pregnancy. Monica posted a handwritten letter on her SNS on the 20th, saying, “A truly happy and precious miracle has come to me. I met the person I love and promised to spend the rest of my life with him. He is an ordinary person who lives quietly in his own place without standing in front of the public, but he is more special to me than anyone else.” She added, “And another miracle that will deepen our love, a precious life, has come to us.” Finally, Monica said, “And if there are people who are worried that I might neglect my activities because of the excitement of my new life, I want to tell them that they don’t have to worry.” ●Here is Monica’s SNS full text Hello. Christmas is coming soon and it’s time to end the year well. I hope everyone has a happy year-end, and I want to personally deliver my news to the precious people who send me love and support.Dec 21, 2024
TVLa Poem, 30th ‘MBC Drama Awards’ departure… congratulatory stageCrossover group LA POEM will appear at the ‘MBC Drama Awards’. La Poem (Park Ki-hoon, Yoo Chae-hoon, Jung Min-sung, Choi Sung-hoon) will appear on the ‘2024 MBC Drama Awards’ (hereafter referred to as ‘MBC Drama Awards’) to be broadcast on the 30th and perform a congratulatory stage. La Poem will be the only congratulatory performance singer at the ‘MBC Drama Awards’, and will heat up the awards ceremony atmosphere even more. From ‘Last Match’, ‘Phoenix’, ‘Palace’, ‘The Moon Embracing the Sun’, to this year‘s representative works ‘Flowers that Bloom at Night’, ‘Chief of Investigation 1958’, they are expected to reinterpret the OSTs of dramas that have been greatly loved by viewers so far with La Poem’s fantastic harmony, leaving a big resonance on set and in living rooms. La Poem has been actively promoting since winning JTBC‘s ‘Phantom Singer 3’ in 2020. Recently, they completed their first debut tour in the Americas with all tickets sold out, and met with domestic audiences by holdinDec 21, 2024
TVYoon Soo-il → NCT… ‘2024 KBS Song Festival’, an ecstatic stage feastThe ‘2024 KBS Song Festival’ has presented a feast of legendary stages. On the afternoon of the 20th, the ‘2024 KBS Song Festival Global Festival’ (hereafter referred to as ‘Gayo Daechukje’) held at KINTEX in Ilsan was broadcast on KBS 2TV. Zico, Ive‘s Jang Won-young, and actor Kim Young-dae served as MCs, and K-pop musicians created a stage with the concept of ‘Infinity’ to connect generations through music. On this day’s ‘Gayo Daechukje’, legendary artists such as Jinusean, Baby V.O.X, and Bada appeared, while currently active artists such as Ive, NCT, and Enhypen also joined them. The various special stages of these individuals spanning generations and genres added to the fun. In the opening, Eunice showed off her fresh and youthful charm with ‘Only You Don‘t Know’, and Triple S showed off her girl crush charm with a powerful performance and overwhelming energy with ‘Girls Never Die’. Kepler showed off her ‘TIPI-TAP’ stage with her signature bright and energetic charm. Next, Goo JunDec 21, 2024
TVYouTuber Heebap reveals YouTube earnings… “Monthly earnings ↑100 million” (Let‘s go)Popular YouTuber Heebap will be appearing on MBN‘s ‘Let’s Go (Let‘s Go)’. In the pre-released video of the final episode of MBN’s real variety show ‘Let‘s Go Season 3’, which airs today (the 21st) at 8:20 PM, popular YouTuber Heebap with 1.65 million subscribers will appear. Heebap caught everyone’s attention by revealing his jaw-dropping monthly income. MC Hong Hyun-hee asked Heebap about his monthly income, and Heebap surprised everyone by answering with a blank expression, “It‘s around 100 to 120 million won.” The MCs then asked, “Is that the income from all your activities, including YouTube and broadcasting, combined?” and Heebap surprised everyone again by answering, “I’m just talking about YouTube income. It‘s more if you include external activities.” The MCs then asked, “Your cumulative income must be enormous. When asked, “Who manages your assets?” Hibap replied, “If you just count the accumulated amount, it would be around 4 to 5 billion won,” and “I manage your assets. But IDec 21, 2024
TVJi Ye-eun, Excited for First 1 Night 2 Days Filming… Pajama Fashion + Dance (Running Man)SBS ‘Running Man’ will reveal a ‘So Cool Running Year-End Party Part 2’ where fate changes as the night deepens. On this day‘s ‘Running Man’, an unexpected music audition was held at the spot where the non-playing members were selected. The audition event was none other than the mission to play ‘Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Si-Do’ without missing a note. Although it may have seemed like a simple competition to an outsider, the members on site expressed tension reminiscent of the college entrance exam, making the audience laugh. The fierce competition between contestants with extreme skill levels, from beginners who struggle with fingering to whistling experts, is expected in the recorder audition, where the performance results are upended based on the subjective judgment of the judges, which is ‘unpredictable’. Meanwhile, Ji Ye-eun, who transformed into a ‘club hot girl’ last week, makes her older sisters and brothers laugh with her ‘cute’ pajama fashion. Ji Ye-eun could not hide her excitementDec 21, 2024
TV‘2nd Pinggego Awards Ceremony’ D-1… Who are the grand prize candidates?The ‘Pinggyego Awards Ceremony’ is back. The YouTube channel ‘TteunTteun DdeunDdeun’ will upload the ‘The 2nd Pinggyego Awards Ceremony’ on the 22nd at 9 AM. They plan to look back on the year and share warm feelings thanks to the enthusiastic support of the members for Pinggyego. The ‘The 2nd Pinggyego Awards Ceremony’ will award a total of 6 categories: Rookie Award, Popular Star Award, Excellence Award, Work Award, Best Award, and Grand Prize. Of these, the Grand Prize, Work Award, and Popular Star Award winners will be decided 100% by member votes. With 45 videos and 77 members giving subscribers a big laugh during the nomination counting period, we looked at three reasons to look forward to the ‘The 2nd Pinggyego Awards Ceremony’. ● Integrating genres including comedians, singers, and actors… The grand prize nominees for the ‘2nd Ping-Gye-Go Awards’ are Nam Chang-hee, Yang Se-chan, Lee Dong-wook, Lee Dong-hwi, Jo Se-ho, Ji Suk-jin, and Hwang Jung-min. Lee Dong-wook, who won the grDec 21, 2024
TVLee Soon-sil and Kim Hyo-sook Fight “My Kimchi is What North Korea‘s Kims and Sons Used to Eat” (Sadanggui)KBS2‘s ‘The Boss’s Ears Are Donkey Ears’ ‘North Korean Boss’ Lee Soon-sil engages in a battle for the title of kimchi master. KBS 2TV‘s ‘The Boss’s Ears Are Donkey Ears’ (directed by Ahn Sang-eun/hereafter ‘Sadanggwi’) is a program about voluntary empathy and self-reflection by South Korean bosses to create a workplace worth working in. In the previous episode, the highest viewership rating soared to 8.9%, continuing its 134-week streak of #1 in the same time slot across all channels. (Based on Nielsen Korea) In the ‘Sadanggwi’ broadcast on Sunday, December 22, Lee Soon-sil visits master Kim Hyo-sook, who won the prestigious Presidential Award at the South Korean Kimchi Competition, to learn the best kimchi. However, the two engage in a battle for the title of kimchi master from their first meeting, presenting fierce fun. Kim Hyo-sook, who has been running the business for four generations, started a fight by bragging about the taste of Jeolla-do kimchi, saying, “Jeolla-do kimchi is faDec 21, 2024