“Unsatisfied desire”Born-alone Park Seo-jin, spends 100 million on plastic surgery and becomes ‘unattractive’ (Househus Nam)
TV‘Seo Kang-joon‘s Comeback’ Wearing a School Uniform and Holding a Gun (Undercover High School)The behind-the-scenes footage of the poster shoot, which gives a glimpse into the vivid atmosphere of ‘Undercover High School’, has been revealed. MBC‘s new Friday-Saturday drama ‘Undercover High School’, scheduled to premiere at 9:50 p.m. on the 21st (planned by Nam Goong Sung-woo/written by Lim Young-bin/directed by Choi Jung-in/produced by Neo Entertainment, Slingshot Studio), is a drama that contains the adventures of a National Intelligence Service agent who goes undercover as a high school student to track down the whereabouts of Emperor Gojong’s missing gold bars. The behind-the-scenes video of the ‘Undercover High School’ poster released on the 14th shows the various appearances of Seo Kang-joon (as Jung Hae-sung), Jin Ki-joo (as Oh Soo-ah), and Kim Shin-rok (as Seo Myung-joo) engrossed in filming. First, Seo Kang-joon, who plays the role of Jung Hae-sung, an NIS agent who has been given the special mission of going undercover as a high school student, perfectly absorbed the stFeb 14, 2025
TVMaple, who exposed JMS sexual assault, marries Chinese star Fang Lixin [Comprehensive]Maple (30), who exposed the sexual violence crimes of Christian Gospel Mission (JMS) leader Jeong Myeong-seok to the world, has married Chinese star Pang Lixin (45, Fang Lixin). Pang Lixin officially announced her marriage to Maple at a press conference with local media on the 14th, and personally released a wedding pictorial on her SNS, saying, “We got married here. Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone.” The two have been dating since 2023, and have already completed marriage registration and become legally a married couple. Dankook University Professor Kim Do-hyung, who has been active in anti-JMS activities, also shared the news of Maple’s marriage with a community of JMS defectors on the same day. Professor Kim said, “Maple‘s boyfriend met Maple a few months before the release of Netflix’s ‘I Am God’, and he is a warm-hearted person who understood, embraced, and consoled all the terrible things Maple had gone through.” “He was there to give Maple strength and encourage her whenever shFeb 14, 2025
TVA 50-year-old single woman found dismembered… A suspicious report from a 60-year-old man who said he was her friendThe detectives who did not miss even a small part of the suspect‘s statement dramatically change the direction of the investigation and solve the case. On the ‘Brave Detectives’, which will be broadcast on the E channel of Tcast, a media affiliate of Taekwang Group at 9:50 PM today (14th), they will set out to find the real culprit of the Songpa dismemberment murder case. On that day’s broadcast, former Superintendent Yoon Oe-chul and Superintendent Kim Jin-soo of the Scientific Investigation Unit (KCSI) will appear and reconstruct the dismemberment murder case that started on the veranda of an apartment building in Songpa. A man in his 60s said that he visited the house saying, “I haven‘t been able to contact a friend for five days,” and found a dismembered human leg on the veranda of the apartment building. The fruit team dispatched to the scene directly confirmed the person’s right leg in a sack. The results of the luminol spraying confirmed that the crime occurred in that house. ThFeb 14, 2025
TV‘Lee Young-ja‘s ideal type’ Hwang Dong-ju, sexy and sweet charm overflowing (Oh Man-chu)‘Lee Young-ja‘s ideal type’ actor Hwang Dong-joo is captivating viewers with his sexiness and boyish charm. The interest of viewers toward Hwang Dong-joo, who is currently appearing on KBS JOY and KBS 2TV’s ‘Pursuit of Old Encounters’ (hereafter ‘Ohmanchu’), is extraordinary. Born in 1974, Hwang Dong-joo is only 50 years old this year, but in ‘Ohmanchu’, he is showing off his ‘natural’ styling that is no less than that of someone in their 20s. He is perfectly pulling off casual looks with a hooded sweatshirt, a coat, and sneakers, as well as outfits in night jumpers and bright, primary colors, showing off his youthful visuals. When Hwang Dong-joo‘s age was revealed, Woo Hee-jin said, “You look so young,” and Kim Sook was surprised, saying, “He’s younger than me... He really looks younger.” Lee Young-ja also couldn‘t help but exclaim, “Her skin was so shiny and glowing.” In addition, Hwang Dong-joo is receiving favorable reviews for his lovely couple chemistry with female cast members LFeb 14, 2025
TVLee Ji-hye “I‘m beautiful... My husband acknowledges it” (Lawyers of the Round Table)Lee Ji-hye of ‘Round Table Lawyers’ made people laugh with her self-appearance evaluation. The second client introduced in the recent filming of the 6th episode of SBS Life‘s ‘Round Table Lawyers’ was a 43-year-old husband with a 3-year-old son who had been married for 5 years and wanted to file a damages lawsuit against his wife’s other man. However, the husband did not want a divorce. According to attorney Lee In-chul, the husband was introduced to his wife at a class reunion, and at the time, she was pretty, had a good personality, and was the center of attention for many men due to her fatal charm. Upon hearing this, Lee Ji-hye asked, “What is fatal charm?” Attorney Lee In-chul answered, “When we look at people, there are beauties and charming people. Lee Ji-hye is an extremely charming person.” Lee Ji-hae playfully blurted out, “Aren‘t I beautiful?” and responded, “I live thinking I’m beautiful,” causing a stir on set. Embarrassed, attorney Lee In-cheol explained, “Charming peopleFeb 14, 2025
TVKim Ok-bin, radiating healthy beauty… Plunging into the Amazon River ‘All-round female warrior’ (Peruvian Bob)Kim Ok-bin, radiating healthy beauty… The teaser for Season 2 of ‘Jungle Bob 2-Peruvian Bob’ (hereafter ‘Peruvian Bob’), ‘All-Purpose Warrior’, which plunges into the Amazon River, has been released. ‘Peruvian Bob’, which will be first broadcast on Thursday, February 27th at 9 PM, is a program that contains a travelogue of ‘tasty earnings’ that crosses the boundaries between labor and gastronomy while digging, catching, and cooking in an unknown jungle. Season 2, which has returned stronger thanks to the acclaim of last season, depicts a great journey to conquer all the ingredients in the world while traveling between ‘Peru’, a gastronomical country where various ingredients coexist from the Amazon to the highlands, and ‘Dominican Republic’, a paradise of fresh seafood from the Caribbean. The character teaser video released on the 14th contains the Bob friends encountering various ingredients in the gastronomical country of Peru. ‘Cooking Mad Man’ Ryu Soo-young caught everyone‘s attentFeb 14, 2025
TV‘Witch’ Park Jin-young♥Noh Jeong-ui “Synchronization rate with webtoon 9.5 points, because there are no flaws!” [Exclusive Interview]Actors Park Jin-young and Noh Jung-eui are joining writer Kang Full‘s worldview with perfect synchronization and “(0.) flawless” quality. Channel A’s new Saturday-Sunday drama “The Witch” is a mystery romance about Lee Dong-jin (played by Park Jin-young), a man who tries to break the laws of bad luck surrounding women called witches, and Park Mi-jung (played by Noh Jung-eui), a woman who has become the seed of tragedy and has cut herself off from the world, and who save each other at the end of a journey that they will not give up on. ‘Moving’, ‘Lighting Store’, is a dramatization of the webtoon of the same name by Kang Full, the popular webtoon writer, and also the debut drama of director Kim Tae-gyun of the movie ‘Dark Figure of Crime’. In an interview with Donga.com conducted before the first broadcast of ‘The Witch’, Park Jin-young said, “It is an original work by writer Kang Full, who is loved by many viewers, and it is a work by director Kim Tae-gyun who has really fun realizingFeb 14, 2025
TVLee Se-young, shows off amazing body… Bap photo released [DA★]Comedian Lee Se-young is drawing attention by revealing a body profile (BAF) photo. On the afternoon of the 14th, Lee Se-young posted on her SNS, “Of all the body profile studios I’ve taken photos of, there’s no one that’s as satisfying as this one!!!” Lee Se-young also posted, “I’ve set about 10 goals for this year. Out of those, the three that I’m closest to achieving at this point are~~~ opening a Japanese class, getting 10,000 subscribers for my fourth channel (Shorts Channel), and taking a BAF photo!! Please look forward to other good news that will be coming soon,” along with a photo. In the revealed photo, Lee Se-young is wearing underwear and staring at the camera. She is drawing attention by showing off her amazing body after successfully dieting. Meanwhile, Lee Se-young recently revealed her plans for breast augmentation by posting a video titled “Comedian Lee Se-young Breast Surgery” on her YouTube channel, “Youngpyeong TV.” Reporter Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com yyynnn@donga.comFeb 14, 2025
TVLee Chan-won‘s revelations have come out... Best friends On and Off’s Hyo-jin and Seung-jun share a good story (Tokpawon)The travel course for Japan and the UK will be revealed. On the JTBC show ‘Tokpawon 25 Hours’ that will air on the 17th, ONF‘s Hyojin and Seungjun will appear as guests and go on a virtual trip following the legend of the world’s largest bronze reclining Buddha statue in Japan and the footsteps of Sherlock Holmes in the UK. According to the production team, guests Hyojin and Seungjun first reveal that they are close friends with Lee Chan-won, and Seungjun shares a special anecdote from his military days with Lee Chan-won, while Hyojin boasts of her friendship with Lee Chan-won that surpasses their age difference. It is said that Jeon Hyun-moo made everyone burst into laughter by saying, “Why is Chan-won like my older brother? He seems like the director of a talent agency.“ In the full-fledged virtual trip, the Japanese Tokpawon will embark on a unique experience where they can enjoy the beautiful scenery and thrilling thrills of Fukuoka at the same time. Among the activities consistingFeb 14, 2025
TVJapanese Woman♥Korean Man, Hearts Connected… Skinship That Really Heats Up (Rainbow 7+)‘Rainbow 7+’s Rodion and Mao finally rise to the thrones of the 4th King and Queen, heralding a great uproar on Rainbow Island. Episode 9 of the LG U+ Mobile TV dating variety show ‘Rainbow 7+’, which airs at 3 PM on the 14th, will reveal the love lines on Rainbow Island that are thrown into chaos when Rodion is crowned ‘4th King’, Mao is crowned ‘4th Queen’, and the third new citizen, Korean Ji-hoon, joins. Mao, who has become the ‘4th Queen’ on this day, goes on a date with the new member Ji-hoon according to the Rainbow Island rules. Mao, who has been waiting for another Korean man after previously growing apart from Seung-hoon, develops feelings for Ji-hoon, who she meets as if by fate. In addition, Ji-hoon also chose Mao as his first impression pick, and the two create a sweet atmosphere from the beginning of their date. Mao openly flirts with Ji-hoon, saying, “I’ll try to seduce you~,” and makes Ji-hoon excited by making “heart-fluttering remarks” like, “I like Korean men,” and “Feb 14, 2025
TV‘Chunhwa Love Story’ Do Yeon-jin, the pure and innocent ‘Lovely Princess’ is bornActress Do Yeon-jin is garnering attention from viewers with her lovely charm as a pure princess character in ‘Chunhwayeonaesam’. The TVING original series ‘Chunhwayeonaesam’ is a romantic youth historical drama that unfolds as Princess Hwa-ri (Go A-ra), who failed in her first love, declares that she will find her son-in-law herself while the city is in an uproar over the unconventional love story collection ‘Chunhwayeonaesam’, getting involved with the city‘s biggest playboy Hwan (Jang Ryul) and the number one groom candidate Jang Won (Kang Chan-hee). In episodes 3 and 4 of ‘Chunhwayeonaesam’, which has been gaining hot popularity since the beginning by creating a youth romance craze with its diverse love lines, Do Yeon-jin plays the granddaughter of the Prime Minister andFeb 14, 2025
TV[Exclusive] Jang Sung-woo, Park Ji-won, Kim Gil-li ‘You Quiz’ sortie… ‘Harbin Emotion’ againThe short track stars of the ‘2025 Harbin Winter Asian Games’ will appear on tvN‘s ‘You Quiz on the Block’. According to Donga.com’s coverage, Jang Seong-woo, Park Ji-won, and Kim Gil-li will participate in the recording of ‘You Quiz on the Block’ (abbreviated as ‘You Quiz’) this month to deliver the glorious moments of the ‘Harbin Winter Asian Games’. Jang Seong-woo is the athlete who won a total of 4 medals at the ‘Harbin Winter Asian Games’: short track 1000m gold medal, mixed 2000m relay gold medal, 500m bronze medal, and 1500m bronze medal. Park Ji-won also won 4 medals: 1500m gold medal, mixed 2000m relay gold medal, 500m silver medal, and 1000m silver medal. Kim Gil-li also won four medals: a gold medal in the 1500m, a gold medal in the mixed 2000m relay, and silver medals in the 500m and 1000m. Despite the Chinese athletes’ restraint, they raised the status of South Korea as a short track powerhouse with their outstanding skills, and this time, they will meet Yoo Jae-suk and JoFeb 14, 2025
TVJi Ye-eun is coming out of ‘Squid Game 2’? Lookalikes Kim Si-eun and Joo Jong-hyuk are going on ‘Running Man’Ji Ye-eun is coming out with ‘Squid Game 2’? Look-alikes Kim Si-eun and Joo Jong-hyuk to appear on ‘Running Man’ Actors Joo Jong-hyuk and Kim Si-eun will appear on SBS ‘Running Man’. On the episode of SBS ‘Running Man’ that airs on the 16th (Sunday), actors Joo Jong-hyuk and Kim Si-eun, who have become a hot topic for their similar looks to Yang Se-chan and Ji Ye-eun, will appear on the look-alike special. Actors Joo Jong-hyuk and Kim Si-eun, who appeared as guests in a recent recording, evoked a sense of inner intimacy with their looks that resemble the Running Man members. Joo Jong-hyuk, who appeared on ‘Running Man’ for the second time, made everyone burst into laughter by revealing his troubles that weren‘t really troubles, saying, “After my first appearance, I hear about ‘Yang Se-chan’ wherever I go.” Kim Si-eun is a rookie actress who caught the public’s attention as contestant number 95 ‘Young-mi’ in ‘Squid Game 2’. After the drama was released, many people have been curious aboFeb 14, 2025
TVJeon Hyun-moo “The first person that came to mind after receiving the grand prize...” Who? (I Live Alone)‘I Live Alone’ will reveal Jeon Hyun-moo meeting legendary announcer Son Beom-soo. Jeon Hyun-moo says, “The person who came to mind the most after receiving the ‘Daesang’ award, and brags about his ‘15-year parallel theory’ with Son Beom-soo, drawing attention. On the MBC ‘I Live Alone’ (directed by Heo Hang, Kang Ji-hee, Park Soo-bin, Kim Jin-kyung, Lee Kyung-eun, and Moon Ki-young) broadcast on the afternoon of the 14th, Jeon Hyun-moo will be revealed meeting his ‘idol’, legendary announcer Son Beom-soo. A two-shot of ‘triple-crown winner Jeon Hyun-moo and legendary announcer Son Beom-soo was captured. After receiving the Daesang award, Jeon Hyun-moo says, “I really wanted to show off to him” and goes hiking with his senior Son Beom-soo. He said that while watching Son Beom-soo‘s programs in the past, he thought, “I want to live like that,” and expressed his respect for Son Beom-soo, calling him a grateful person who awakened the cells of his dream to become an announcer. Jeon Hyun-mFeb 14, 2025
TV‘♥G-Dragon’ Kian84, a showdown with Jung Hyung-don? “Make people yearn” (Good Day)MBC‘s new entertainment show ‘Good Day’ G-Dragon and his fan Kian84’s 1:1 fan meeting will take place. ‘Good Day (directed by Kim Tae-ho)’, which will air for the first time at 9:10 PM on the 16th (Sunday), is a music project in which G-Dragon will work with people from various fields to complete the song of the year. 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 entertainment show. In the first episode, G-Dragon‘s journey begins as he reminisces about the year-end music festivals where his seniors and juniors naturally interacted and once again has a proper party. In particular, the broadcast that day will mark the first meeting between G-Dragon and his true fan Kian84, and it is known that their close friend Code Kunst will act as a bridge, raising expectations. Kian84, who ran through the rain after receiving a phone call from Code Kunst, couldn’t hide his fandom after meeting G-Dragon inFeb 14, 2025
TV‘♥Yano Shiho+Choo Sarang’ Choo Sung Hoon “I‘m betting everything”… Chaos on the scene (Handsome Trot)tvN STORY‘s first trot variety show, ‘Handsome Trot’, is kicking off a full-scale trot survival show with a stage that’s all the rage. ‘Handsome Trot’ is a music variety show where 12 representative male stars in the entertainment industry will take on trot with sincerity. Expectations are high with the unexpected lineup of 12 stars, including MMA fighter Choo Sung-hoon, actors Jang Hyuk, Choi Dae-chul, In Kyo-jin, Ji Seung-hyun, Jung Gyu-woon, Tae Hang-ho, Hyun Woo, Kim Dong-ho, Lee Tae-ri, former national fencing team member Kim Jun-ho, and Han Jeong-wan. They will compete in ‘T4’, where they will be given the chance to release a song, and show off their surprising trot skills. The preview for Episode 1, released ahead of the first broadcast, contains the stars who risk everything to become T4 and jump into the survival show. The 12 stars express their confidence by saying, “Come in,” but this is short-lived, and they face an emergency situation as they encounter the formidable wallFeb 14, 2025
TVYoon Seung-ah♥Kim Moo-yeol Couple Pictorial, Still ‘Innocent’ Even in 10 Years of Marriage [Pictorial]Yoon Seung-ah ♥ Kim Moo-yeol couple pictorial, still ‘fresh’ even after 10 years of marriage [Pictorial] The cover of the March issue of global fashion media WWD Korea featuring actress couple Yoon Seung-ah and Kim Moo-yeol has been revealed. This pictorial naturally captured the process of the two preparing for their special day. Yoon Seung-ah matched a feminine silhouette cardigan with Kim Moo-yeol in a tailored jacket, completing a natural similar look and showing off their lovely chemistry. Yoon Seung-ah and Kim Moo-yeol, who are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary, mentioned the moments when they saw each other in a new way in an interview conducted after the pictorial shoot. First, Yoon Seung-ah mentioned “her appearance on screen” and said, “Every time she plays a different character, she seems like a completely different person. I feel a different charm from her everyday appearance”. Kim Moo-yeol said, “I discovered a lot of new sides of my wife after our child was born”Feb 14, 2025
TVLee Je-hoon‘s hair suddenly turned white... and he’s going up against Jang Hyun-sung (Negotiation Skills)Negotiation expert Lee Je-hoon goes head-to-head with Sanin Group‘s whale Jang Hyun-sung. The production team of JTBC’s new Saturday-Sunday drama ‘Negotiation Techniques’ (directed by Ahn Pan-seok, written by Lee Seung-young) released the second teaser video on the 14th, foreshadowing a tight competition between the M&A team led by Yoon Joo-no (played by Lee Je-hoon) and the executive team led by Ha Tae-soo (played by Jang Hyun-sung). The second teaser video shows the war between the two key axes that hold power in Sanin. Yoon Joo-no‘s M&A team, which pursues innovation and change, and Executive Director Ha Tae-soo’s team, which boasts long tradition and experience, fiercely confront each other, centered around Sanin Group. While the competition between the two forces intensifies, employees also say, “It‘s war now, if we lose, we get cut”, hinting at the tense atmosphere within the company. Unlike the newly appointed team leader, Yoon Joo-no, Ha Tae-soo has been the real power in the SFeb 14, 2025
TVGo Ah-seong “I almost cried”… Is this the extent of Edward Lee‘s deliciousness? (Country Cook)The identity of the food that gave Edward Lee a fresh shock will be revealed. On the first episode of tvN‘s ‘Edward Lee’s Country Cook’, which will air on the 14th, the first journey of the Country Cooks begins in Gangwon-do, where you can find fresh seasonal ingredients from the sea and land. According to the production team, Edward Lee, Ko Ah-sung, and Cynthia taste various foods in Gangwon-do and collect ingredients. In particular, those who purchased the giant octopus boasting an astonishing size at the Jumunjin Port Fish Market could not help but admire the chewy and firm taste of the boiled giant octopus. It is said that Edward Lee fell in love with the taste of the giant octopus even when he paired it with gochujang, a soulmate of K-seafood. In the places where he goes to find ingredients from the land, he learns a thing or two about making dishes with the ingredients from a master and gains a new perspective. Above all, Edward Lee said, “I ate this today and my life changed,” aFeb 14, 2025
TVBae Doo-na X Ryu Seung-beom ‘Family Plan’, ‘2025 Series Mania’ Invited to the Festival CategoryCoupang Play series ‘Family Plan’ has been officially invited to the ‘2025 Series Mania Festival’ International Panorama Competition category. Coupang Play series ‘Family Plan’ (Creator: Kim Jung-min | Director: Kim Gok, Kim Seon | Cast: Bae Doo-na, Ryu Seung-beom, Baek Yoon-sik, Romon, Lee Soo-hyun | Provided by: Coupang Play | Production: Keyeast, Ordinary Gem, Monster Union, Borderless Film) is the story of a mother with a special ability to freely edit memories who joins hands with her family to bring hell to villains. Series Mania Festival is the largest series festival in Europe, held for 8 days from March 21st in Lille, France. The best works are selected by creators, industry experts, international broadcasters, and journalists from around the world, and the best works invited to each category are presented as European premieres to an audience of over 80,000. The category to which ‘Family Planning’ was invited is the international panorama competition of ‘2025 Series Mania’. PaFeb 14, 2025