Drama ‘S-Line’, a groundbreaking drama with a ‘Sexual Relationship’ theme, advances to competition at Cannes Festival… Starring Lee Soo-hyuk and Lee Da-hee

The unique series ‘S-Line’, starring Lee Soo-hyuk, Lee Da-hee, and Arin, which is based on ‘relationships’, has been officially invited to the feature-length film competition section of the 8th Cannes International Series Festival as the only Korean content. ‘S-Line’ is a work that depicts a story that unfolds when a red line, also known as the S-line, appears above people‘s heads, connecting people who have had sexual relations regardless of time or place. It is based on the webtoon of the same name by Kkomabi, a popular webtoonist known for the Netflix series ‘Murderer o Nangam’. The Cannes International Series Festival announced on the 1st (local time) that ‘S-Line’ has been officially invited to the feature-length film competition section. The Cannes Series, now in its 8th year, is an international event that features excellent and original drama and series content from around the world, and will be held in Cannes, France from April 24 to 29. ‘S Line’ has achieved the feat of being

‘Jo Woo-jong♥’ Jung Da-eun falls and has surgery “Wrist is broken and broken, pain worsens all night” [DA★]

‘Jo Woo-jong♥’ Jung Da-eun undergoes surgery after a fall “Wrist twisted and broken, pain worsened overnight” [DA★] Announcer Jung Da-eun underwent surgery after a fall. On the 1st, Jung Da-eun announced on her Instagram that she had surgery for a fractured wrist, revealing photos taken at the hospital and photos of her in a cast. She recalled, “A week ago, I was playing with a ball with my kid and fell and put my hand behind my back. When I fell, my wrist twisted in a weird way and it hurt so much, I rushed to the hospital right away and they said that both wrist bones were broken. They told me that there were so many things to do right away, but I had to have surgery and be hospitalized, and the moment I heard that, I cried. “Jung Da-eun said, “I slept one night waiting for the surgery, and the pain got worse and worse throughout the night, so I thought, ‘I really need to get the surgery soon.’ “It wasn’t a major surgery, but I was discharged after my first fracture surgery in my lif

Park Han-byeol cries “I kept my family together despite divorce suggestions... My memories are erased” (My dad and I) [TV Comprehensive]

Actress Park Han-byul cried as she talked about why she stayed married despite the flood of divorce recommendations, saying, “As a mother, I made the best choice for my child.” On TV CHOSUN’s “Dad and I,” which aired on the 1st, actress Park Han-byul, who returned to broadcasting after a six-year hiatus, and her father, a former soccer coach, appeared. They talked about their daily lives on Jeju Island, where they live together after leaving the mainland, as well as the difficult times they endured together over the past six years. MC Jeon Hyun-moo, Lee Seung-yeon, Soo-bin, Lee Gun-joo, and Lim Hyun-sik also joined the event. Park Han-byul’s father, who said he couldn’t even say anything for fear of hurting his daughter, expressed his feelings by saying, “I feel like I’ve come out of a long tunnel.” Having suffered from depression and social phobia, he recalled the painful days, saying, “Even if I didn’t sleep for several days, I wouldn’t be sleepy and I didn’t want to eat. I would wan

Yang Na-rae “Husband who noticed affair, surprised by wife‘s ‘notepad’ (Las)

Divorce attorney Yang Na-rae, who appeared on ‘Radio Star’, surprised everyone by revealing that the number one reason for divorce is ‘infidelity’. He said that although the divorce rate has statistically decreased recently, it feels like it has increased, and shared various ‘infidelity cases’. The MBC ‘Radio Star’ (planned by Kang Young-sun/directed by Kim Myung-yeop and Hwang Yoon-sang) broadcast on the afternoon of the 2nd will feature a ‘Law Bless You’ special featuring Kwon Il-yong, Lee Dae-woo, Yang Na-rae, and DinDin. Yang Na-rae is a divorce attorney who has appeared on various broadcasts. She also runs a YouTube channel related to this, and is making herself known both online and offline with her refreshing wit. He prepared his personal skills and made everyone laugh, and showed the skills of a divorce lawyer with 10 years of experience by answering all the questions without fail. Yang Na-rae said that although the divorce rate has decreased according to the statistics release

Jeon Hyun-moo “Learning while getting scolded by Shin Dong-yup… I was really crazy” (Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 2)

In ‘Jun Hyun-moo‘s Plan 2’, Jeon Hyun-moo mentions memories with his ‘gourmet senior’ Shin Dong-yup at a famous udon restaurant in Japan. Episode 24 of the full-scale street food documentary ‘Jun Hyun-moo’s Plan 2’ (jointly produced by MBN and Channel S), which will air on the afternoon of the 4th, will reveal the scene where Jeon Hyun-moo, Kwak Tube (Kwak Jun-bin) and ‘foodie friend’ Kim Jong-min go on a second food trip in the small Japanese city of Tokushima. Previously, the three met with Ray, a Japanese member of Ive, and ‘all-killed’the Tokushima specialty ‘Chinese soba’,’ an okonomiyaki restaurant ‘highly recommended’ by Ray‘s friend, and‘an ‘Awagyu’ a restaurant he discovered in downtown Tokushima. On this day, Jeon Hyun-moo, Kwak Tube, and Kim Jong-min go out to find the best local food in a small town that feels like a Japanese drama. Jeon Hyun-moo declares, “Today’s first meal is udon!” and searches for a restaurant that serves udon, a staple Japanese dish. Immediately after

Sports entertainment programs are also ‘booming’ on the spring breeze

With the spring breeze, the sports entertainment program is also getting a ‘wind’. Until last year, there were only 1 or 2 sports entertainment programs, but now that the season for enjoying outdoor sports has returned, they are attracting attention. JTBC‘s ‘Let’s Eat Dinner Together’, which caused a ‘boom’ for soccer entertainment, has been revamped. Season 4, which will air for the first time on the 6th, will feature a ‘Fantasy League’ with a full lineup of stars who love soccer. ‘Fantasy League’ is an 11 vs. 11 full squad league in which celebrities who love soccer, such as idols, actors, sports stars, and influencers, participate. It is expected to be on a different level from the previous series, as 4 teams actually compete in the league. Ahn Jung-hwan, who led the previous season, and this time, ‘Vietnamese hero’ former coach Park Hang-seo, Kim Nam-il, and Lee Dong-gook will take on the role of coaches for their respective teams and engage in a showdown for pride. In particular,

Hwang Kwang-hee confesses humiliation before plastic surgery “I thought I‘d get street-casted if I went to Apgujeong” (All About K-Bob)

Channel S‘s ‘All About K-Bob’ MC Hwang Kwang-hee mentioned the past when he aimed for a street casting in Apgujeong. On the 3rd episode of Channel S’s visual mukbang show ‘All About K-Bob’, which airs at 8 PM today (the 2nd), Hwang Kwang-hee, Yoon Doo-joon, and Jo Seo-hyung will visit ‘K-Bob 5th Branch’ and ‘K-Bob 6th Branch’ and show off their eating chemistry with the ‘Healthy Pleasure’ customized menu selected as the ‘K-Bob Keyword’. On this day, Hwang Kwang-hee mentions duck meat as the first menu. Yoon Doo-joon enthusiastically welcomes it, saying, “They say duck fat is good for your health”, and Hwang Kwang-hee emphasizes the benefits of duck meat, saying, “That‘s right. He tells me to just snatch it and eat it”. At this time, chef Cho Seo-hyung, a ‘business genius’, throws out an even stronger statement, saying, “They tell you to eat what’s in someone else’s mouth, too.”Hwang Gwang-hee, who is startled, responds, “I didn’t hear that. So are you going to eat what’s in my mouth, t

‘Seonjae Up and Jump’ Limited Edition LP to Commemorate 1st Anniversary of Broadcast [Entertainment News HOT]

The tvN drama ‘Seonjae Up and Run’ starring Byun Woo-seok is releasing a special LP. According to Stone Music Entertainment on the 1st, a limited edition LP will be released to commemorate the 1st anniversary of the broadcast of ‘Seonjae Up and Run’. This commemorative LP will be produced after pre-orders, and only a limited quantity with unique numbering will be produced. It will consist of 3 LPs and will include the ‘Unreleased Score’, as well as the club and concert versions of the drama‘s representative OST ‘Shower’. The LP will be released in two versions. One is the basic version consisting of only 3 LPs, and the other is a set version that includes the 3 LPs and props from the drama, including a cheering stick and headband.

‘Infinite Challenge’ 20th Anniversary, Various Contents Revealed [Entertainment News HOT]

MBC is releasing various content to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its flagship entertainment show, ‘Infinite Challenge’. According to MBC on the 1st, ‘Infinite Challenge’ will hold a vote for the best episode, organize rebroadcasts, and revamp its homepage. A vote to select the ‘Infinite Challenge’ TOP 20 episodes will also be held on the portal site Naver from the 1st to the 8th, and the voting will provide viewers with a trip down memory lane and fun with highlight scenes from ‘Infinite Challenge’. Based on the results of the ‘Infinite Challenge’ TOP 20 vote, MBC Plus will rebroadcast the legend edition on MBC every1 and MBC M starting on the 21st. In addition, the YouTube channel ‘Five Minutes Sack’, which created a buzz by first releasing the ‘Infinite Challenge Calendar’ 2025, is also preparing special content for ‘Infinite Challenge Kids’.

‘The Return of the Laughter Special Forces D-6’ Laughter X Empathy Tight Reload (New Soldier 3)

‘Rookie 3’ is back with an even stronger camaraderie. Genie TV original drama ‘Rookie 3’ (directed by Min Jin-ki and Jo Je-wook, written by Yoon Ki-young and Kang Go-eun, original work by Jang Bbi-jju, planned by KT Studio Genie, produced by A2Z Entertainment and Story Island) released behind-the-scenes cuts filled with fun both on and off camera on the 1st. ‘Rookie’ is a series that received much love across all genders and generations for its passionate acting by actors who maximized the reality of their unique characters, and its exquisite blend of cheerful comedy and realistic empathy. ‘Rookie 3’, which has returned with a third story amid hot anticipation, depicts the Shinwha Unit on alert due to the transfer of two unpredictable rookies and the return of an all-time villain, as well as Park Min-seok‘s (played by Kim Min-ho) military life that becomes dramatically more difficult before his promotion to corporal. ‘New Soldiers’ Kim Min-ho, Nam Tae-woo, Lee Sang-jin, Jo Jin-se, Lee

Lee Dong-wook, Lee Joo-bin extend their hands → Heart-pounding camping car date (Divorce Insurance)

‘Divorce Insurance’ Lee Dong-wook and Lee Joo-bin enjoy a midnight camper van date. tvN‘s Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Divorce Insurance’ (directed by Lee Won-seok and Choi Bo-kyung, written by Lee Tae-yoon, planned by CJ ENM and Studio Genie, produced by Mongjakso and Studio Mondo) released still cuts on the 1st ahead of the broadcast of the second episode that show the closer relationship between Noh Ki-joon (played by Lee Dong-wook) and Kang Han-deul (played by Lee Joo-bin) that arouses excitement. In addition, the unity scene of the Divorce Insurance TF team that has reunited as a complete unit has been revealed, raising expectations. ‘Divorce Insurance’ announced the beginning of a new concept of office romantic comedy, presenting fun, excitement, and even empathy. Noh Ki-joon’s divorce insurance project was eventful from the start. From the first meeting, Noh Ki-joon and Kang Han-deul heading to the police station, to Noh Ki-joon‘s ‘ex-wife’ Jeon Na-rae (played by Lee Da-hee) joining th

‘I was fooled by the whole world’ The discovery of the gem in ‘Eunmyeong’ Kang Yoo-seok‘s activities

The birth of a new star. The public‘s expectations are high for Kang Yoo-seok, who plays Yang Geum-myeong in ‘Deceived You’. While the Netflix series ‘Deceived You’ continues to be a hot topic day after day with all of its episodes released, rave reviews are pouring in for Kang Yoo-seok, who perfectly portrayed the main narrative of Act 4. Kang Yoo-seok appeared as Eun-myeong, the second son of Ae-soon (Moon So-ri) and Gwan-sik (Park Hae-joon) and the younger brother of Geum-myeong (IU), and drew interest by portraying a completely different charm from his older sister, who is a model student. In particular, he made the play richer by gradually revealing Eun-myeong’s wounds that were hidden behind her justified rebellion. In the beginning of Act 4, Kang Yoo-seok took control of the play by unfolding the story from Eun-myeong‘s perspective. Eun-myeong (played by Kang Yoo-seok) was sent to detention after being framed for the crimes of a friend who ran a pawn shop with him. In the midst

‘I was completely fooled’ Park Hae-joon “IU is like a real daughter to me, send me some Korean beef for the holidays”[Interview]

Park Hae-joon, who was known as the ‘e epitome of a villain,’ successfully transformed his image, filling the small screen with tears. He did so while playing the character of Yang Gwan-sik, a father of this era who sacrificed his entire life for his wife and children, in the Netflix series ‘Fooled Me,’, which heated up South Korea for four weeks. Park Hae-joon, whom we met on the 1st, was still unable to let Yang Gwan-sik go from his mind, just like the viewers who are still reeling from ‘Fooled Me. Even he, who “the type to quickly delete projects that he has finished filming in order to immerse himself in the next project,”, said “This project lingers in my mind. I want to watch the drama again carefully,” he said, conveying his unusually fond feelings for the work. O “50% synchronization with the innocent Yang Gwan-sik”Director Kim Won-seok said about the reason he cast Park Hae-joon in the role of the kind and honest Gwan-sik, “Because he is the kindest person I know in real life.

‘Boomssak’ Park Hae-joon “Worried about IU like her father, is she getting a health checkup?” [DA:Interview④]

‘I Fooled You’ Park Hae-joon expressed his steadfast affection for IU, who appeared as his daughter in the drama. On the afternoon of the 1st, Park Hae-joon from the Netflix series ‘I Fooled You’ met with Donga.com for an interview and talked about the drama at a hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul. On this day, Park Hae-joon recalled the time he went to see a concert by IU, who appeared as his daughter in the drama ‘I Fooled You’, and said, “She said it was so hard to see concerts. So I went to see it after filming was over, and I thought, ‘She might collapse at some point.’. Even then, I felt like a father. I cheered, ‘My daughter, do well.’. I listened to her songs a lot, but not to the point where I could sing along. But I didn‘t finish the concert. But I was so happy when Bogum suddenly appeared. I went to see her quietly and just looked at her face”. He said, “I was worried, and when I saw her after a long time, she was so thin. I felt bad. I wish she could just live a carefree life, but I w

‘Boomssak’ Park Hae-joon “Lost 8kg in the latter half... Lost all the water in my body” [DA: Interview ③]

Park Hae-joon from ‘I Was Fooled By You’ talked about the part where he prepared to act as Yang Gwan-sik. On the afternoon of the 1st, Park Hae-joon from the Netflix series ‘I Was Fooled By You’ met with Dong-a.com for an interview and talked about the drama at a hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul. On this day, Park Hae-joon talked about the process of preparing for the middle-aged Yang Gwan-sik, recalling the time in the latter half of the drama when Yang Gwan-sik was receiving chemotherapy, and said, “I did a water-loss treatment for about two weeks.”. Park Hae-joon said, “I lost about 7-8kg. It was almost like I was losing water in my body. I lost it like fighters do before getting on the scale. It also helped me when I was acting. I had no strength in my body. My eyes got sunken. The director was really happy”. When asked about the process, he said, “I drink more than 3L of water a day for about ten days, setting two weeks as the D-day. That makes me urinate a lot. After that, I reduce the wa

‘Boomsak’ Park Hae-joon “I can‘t be like Yang Gwan-sik... Fantasy” [DA: Interview②]

‘I Was Fooled’ Park Hae-joon talked about his synchronization with the character Yang Gwan-sik. On the afternoon of the 1st, Park Hae-joon of the Netflix series ‘I Was Fooled’ met with Dong-a.com for an interview and talked about the series at a hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul. When asked about what kind of father he is in real life, Park Hae-joon said, “The kids don‘t watch my work much. I wish they’d watch it some more. I also wish they‘d look it up and remember it later. There are programs that they want to watch right now, but I don’t think I should force them to watch it. My wife showed ‘I Was Fooled’ to the kids, but they were so sad. They said, ‘Is Dad sick?’ They keep asking about my health since then. When they watch my work, they trust me and help me get into college a lot. If I play a bad role, I almost never show it to them,” drawing attention. Regarding his wife‘s reaction, he said, “My wife became a huge fan of this work. She watched it three times in total. At first, she cried a

Park Hae-joon: “I shaved my head in ‘My Mister’, so was I cast in ‘Bombshell’?” [DA: Interview ①]

‘Fooled Me Too’ Park Hae-joon talked about what he felt while playing the character of Yang Gwan-sik. On the afternoon of the 1st, Park Hae-joon of the Netflix series ‘Fooled Me Too’ met with Donga.com for an interview and talked about the series at a hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul. When asked about his thoughts on presenting the conclusion of ‘Fooled Me Too”, Park Hae-joon said, “I had high expectations after meeting such a great script, director, writer, and actors. I was worried about how the story would be delivered to the viewers, but after watching parts 1 and 2, those concerns disappeared. We‘ve really cried and laughed together for the past month, and although it’s not over because it‘s an OTT series, I feel like it’s come to an end in my heart. I‘m so sad, but I’m also so happy that it seems to have a good outcome. He said, “I never thought I would come across a work like this. I wonder if I will ever be able to meet this again.” He also said about his feelings about playing the midd

Jung Eun-ji, aftereffects of heartbreak? Overcomes by losing body fat (24-hour gym)

‘24-Hour Gym’ has released its first teaser that causes muscle loss when you cry and abs when you laugh. KBS 2TV‘s new Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘24-Hour Gym’ (directed by Park Jun-soo, Choi Yeon-soo/ written by Kim Ji-soo), which is scheduled to premiere on the 30th (Wednesday) at 9:50 PM, is a heart-pounding muscle growth comedy romance that unfolds as the gritty gym manager Do Hyun-joong unconventionally corrects the lives of the anxious gym members. The first teaser video released today (the 1st) shows the gym scene of the gritty gym manager Do Hyun-joong (played by Lee Jun-young) and the gritty gym member Lee Mi-ran (played by Jung Eun-ji). The strange atmosphere that develops between the two people at the gym makes the hearts of prospective members flutter. Miran, who was shocked by her boyfriend’s breakup, accidentally enters Hyunjoong‘s gym and starts working out to change her life. On the other hand, Hyunjoong, who is more serious about working out than anyone else, shows the m

Model-turned-actor Lee Ki-taek signs exclusive contract with Keyeast

Actor Lee Ki-taek is joining Keyeast. On the 1st, Keyeast said, “We have signed an exclusive contract with actor Lee Ki-taek, who has endless potential. We will actively support Lee Ki-taek so that he can demonstrate his true value as an actor in more diverse works, as he has steadily acted with sincerity and strong passion.” Lee Ki-taek, who debuted as a model at the 2018 S/S Hera Seoul Fashion Week, first attracted attention in the advertising industry for his distinct facial features, deep pathos in his eyes, and tall physique. After that, he began his acting career through the 2020 web drama ‘Two Women‘s Dangerous Cohabitation - In Seoul 2’, and built up his filmography with tvN’s ‘The Devil Judge’, KBS2‘s ‘When Flowers Bloom, I Think of the Moon’, ‘Three Siblings Be Brave’, and tvN’s ‘O‘PENing 2023 - Shoot Me’. In particular, Lee Ki-taek, who played the role of Yoon Teo, the design team leader of the home furnishings brand ‘Dreve’, in the TV CHOSUN drama ‘My Happy End’ last year,

Resonance, shy appearance

Actor Gong Myung is on stage at the production presentation for Tving Original ‘A Week Before I Die’ at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 1st. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com