Lee Hak-joo‘s unique transformation... Brain character in ‘Newtopia’

Actor Lee Hak-joo will be appearing in the Coupang Play drama ‘Newtopia’. According to his agency SM C&C on the 9th, Lee Hak-joo will play the role of Sung Tae-seok in ‘Newtopia’, which will be released on February 7th. The drama is based on the novel ‘Influenza’ by author Han Sang-woon, and tells the story of soldier Jae-yoon (Park Jung-min) and ‘Gomshin’ Yeong-ju (Ji-soo) running towards each other through downtown Seoul attacked by zombies. In the drama, Sung Tae-seok, played by Lee Hak-joo, is a celebrity known as ‘Alex’ and the CEO of the game company Alex Entertainment. He is a brain with sharp judgment and reasoning skills, and he sincerely loves Yeong-ju whom he meets by chance.

Go Ara, her first love failed and the whole world was in an uproar... “I choose my man” (Chunhwa Love Story)

Celebrity princess Go Ara begins a free love in an era of gender segregation. The TVING original series ‘Chunhwa Yeonaedam’ (written by Seo Eun-jung and directed by Lee Kwang-young), which will be first aired on February 6th, is a romantic youth historical drama about princess Hwa-ri (played by Go Ara), who failed in her first love, declaring that she will find her own son-in-law while the city is in an uproar over the unconventional love story collection ‘Chunhwa Yeonaedam’, which gets involved with the city‘s biggest womanizer Hwan (played by Jang Ryul) and the number one groom-to-be Jang Won (played by Chan-hee). Go Ara plays Hwa-ri, a princess of the royal family of the fictional country of the East. Born as the first daughter of a wealthy king and raised with the king’s deep love, Hwa-ri has a beautiful appearance like a pear blossom, as well as a curious and free-spirited personality. As a fashion leader representing the royal family, everything Hwari wears and eats will soon spr

The corpse of a corrupt Jeonra woman... Who is the culprit? (Brave Detectives 4)

The identity of the criminal who shocked the studio will be revealed in ‘Brave Detectives 4’. On the 18th episode of ‘Brave Detectives 4 (directed by Lee Ji-sun)’ on Tcast E Channel, which will air on the 10th (Friday), former Superintendent Yoon Oe-chul and Superintendent Kim Jin-soo from the Scientific Investigation Unit (KCSI) will appear and reveal the investigation log that they personally solved. The broadcast that day begins with a tip-off call from the owner of a motel building in Jeonju. The call states, “It seems like a body was found in the building. There is something that looks like a mannequin on the veranda of the guest room.”. The dispatched district agents who received the call checked and found that the naked female body under a pile of clothes was in an unusual condition. From her stomach bloated with putrefactive gas to her face dripping with dark red liquid. The detectives dig into the incident that day when the gruesome crime occurred. However, the investigation i

‘Severe Trauma Center’ Joo Ji-hoon “The way he breaks the fire feels like a hero movie”

The Netflix series ‘Trauma Center’ has released character stills, drawing attention. The Netflix series ‘Trauma Center’, which will be released on Friday, January 24, tells the exhilarating story of Baek Kang-hyuk (Joo Ji-hoon), a genius surgeon who has been active on the battlefield, who is assigned to revive the ineffective trauma team. The relentless running and exhilarating performance of the trauma team, who run without regard for water or fire to protect the patients‘ golden time, is expected to provide thrilling pleasure. While the teaser poster and trailer that were previously unveiled have garnered much attention, the character stills released today raise expectations for the relentless performance of ‘Team Severe’. First, the unique aura of ‘Baek Kang-hyuk’, a genius surgeon who does not yield to injustice, catches the eye. Baek Kang-hyuk riding a motorcycle with a rough, blackened face. His extraordinary actions and hidden past, in which he does not hesitate to go to the bat

Jang Dong-min “Let‘s fight for real” Thorough individual battle begins (Blood Game 3)

The eight surviving players are about to engage in a fierce battle to advance to the finals. In the Wave Original ‘Blood Game Season 3’ (directed by Hyun Jung-wan and Jeon Chae-young, produced by Most267, hereinafter referred to as ‘Blood Game 3’), which will be released on the 10th, players facing the Final In Stage, the gateway to the finals, will engage in thorough individual play without any alliances or betrayals. After all the eliminated players have left, a total of eight players are still alive in Paradise, including Jang Dong-min, Hong Jin-ho, Joo Eon-gyu, Steve Ye, Crocodile, Kim Min-ah, Seo Chul-goo, and Heo Seong-beom. Having stayed in different spaces such as the mansion, paradise, rubble, and prison and having fun with various team plays, they begin the Final In Stage game to advance to the finals. In particular, this game is conducted solely as an individual match in accordance with Jang Dong-min‘s suggestion of “Let’s fight again for real”, which increases interest. The

Uhm Ji-won and Ahn Jae-wook, polar opposite reactions to sister-in-law‘s grace... 2nd teaser released (Please take care of the 5 Eagle Brothers!)

‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’ has released its second teaser. 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 premiere at 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, is a drama that depicts a mature family story created by the five unique brothers of the long-established brewery 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 wedding. The second teaser video, released today (the 9th), begins with Ahn Jae-wook‘s (as Han Dong-seok) narration solemnly reading the lyrics to ‘Mother’s Grace’. Next, Choi Dae-chul (as Oh Cheon-soo), Kim Dong-wan (as Oh Heung-soo), Yoon Park (as Oh Beom-soo), and Lee Seok-gi (as Oh Kang-soo) make a solemn appearance and the scene of making makgeolli unfolds. Ahn Jae-wook (as Dong-seok), who is recording the narration, looks puzzled and says, “Is this the

Song Hye-kyo‘s Life Drama “Rumors Break My Heart”… ‘You Quiz’ 5.6% [TV Comprehensive]

tvN‘s ‘You Quiz on the Block’ (abbreviated as ‘You Quiz’) broke its own highest target viewership ratings record for 2024 with the stories of actress Song Hye-kyo and the members of the Antarctic King Sejong Science Station wintering research team who achieved the world’s first research results (a unique way of expressing cast members of ‘You Quiz’). In the ‘You Quiz on the Block’ Episode 275 ‘New Year‘s Special’ episode that aired on the 8th, Min Jun-hong, a member of South Korea’s first Antarctic King Sejong Science Station wintering research team, and actress Song Hye-kyo came together for a sincere talk. The broadcast that day recorded an average of 6.3% and a high of 8.1% for households in the metropolitan area, and an average of 5.6% and a high of 7.5% for households nationwide. tvN‘s target audience of men and women in their 20s and 40s recorded an average of 3.5% and a peak of 4.9% in the metropolitan area, and an average of 3.0% and a peak of 3.8% nationwide. This is the highe

Lee Min-ho, Gong Hyo-jin‘s gaze... ‘Stardust’ Uninvited Guest Poster Showing Fruit Flies Mating

Tourist Lee Min-ho is being pulled by gravity towards commander Gong Hyo-jin. tvN‘s Saturday-Sunday drama ‘Ask the Stars’ (written by Seo Sook-hyang, directed by Park Shin-woo) has released an uninvited guest poster featuring the eye contact between space tourist Dinosaur (played by Lee Min-ho) and space station commander Eve Kim (played by Gong Hyo-jin). First, the sight of the dinosaur and Eve Kim standing side by side under the twilight sky in the poster catches the eye. Subtle emotions can be seen in the gaze of tourist Dinosaur towards Eve Kim, foreshadowing a new Big Bang happening in his heart. Eve Kim is also smiling affectionately at the dinosaur. Indeed, attention is being paid to what kind of feelings Eve Kim has toward the uninvited dinosaur that came to her precious workplace, the space station. As such, ‘Ask the Stars’ foreshadows the emotional changes of the dinosaur and Eve Kim with the uninvited guest poster, and presents various fun by depicting the changed daily life

Oh Yu-jin, Lee Kyung-kyu, ‘Masked Moon 2’ main characters “Can go to the Blue Dragon Film Awards” (with Miss Three) [TV Comprehensive]

‘Miss Three and’ Oh Yu-jin has been chosen as the lead actress for Lee Kyung-kyu‘s next production, ‘Miss Dal-soon’. On the 8th, TV CHOSUN’s ‘Miss Three and’ was decorated with a special episode of the ‘Miss Dal-soon Selection Contest’, an audition show to select the lead actress for Season 2 of the movie ‘Masked Dal-ho’. Variety show godfather and movie director Lee Kyung-kyu personally appeared and participated in selecting the lead actress for ‘Miss Dal-soon’ who will succeed Cha Tae-hyun. Trot prince Park Sang-chul, gag expert Lee Yoon-seok, and up-and-coming variety star Nam Chang-hee appeared as special guests and had a tense singing battle with the TOP7. The broadcast that day recorded 3.2% in nationwide viewership ratings according to Nielsen Korea. The highest viewership rating at the time was 4.1%, taking first place in the same time slot for general programming and cable channels. Jung Seo-joo and Yang Ji-eun, the true stars of ‘Miss Trot’, faced off once again. Before the m

Jung Ji-so and Kim Hae-sook were twin sisters… Love triangle with Jin-young and Yoo Jung-hoo (Suspicious Partner) [TV Comprehensive]

Jinyoung and Yoo Junghoo formed a sparkling love triangle with Jeong Jiso in the middle. In episode 7 of KBS 2TV‘s Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘Miss Granny’ (directed by Park Yongsoon/written by Heo Seungmin) aired on the 8th, Daniel Han (Jinyoung) expressed his anger at Park Joon (played by Yoo Junghoo) approaching Oh Du-ri (played by Jeong Jiso). In that day’s broadcast, Janet (played by Kim Hae-sook) disguised herself as Oh Mal-soon (played by Kim Hae-sook) and entered Ban Ji-sook‘s (played by Seo Young-hee) house. Afterwards, Janet felt sorry for Mal-soon after seeing the old things in her room. At that moment, Doo-ri appeared and she consistently treated Janet coldly, maintaining a cold attitude. Janet told Doo-ri, “Where does blood relations end?“ and it was revealed that she and she were twin sisters. In addition, Janet found a picture of herself, her mother, and Mal-soon in an old album. However, he was confused because his mother and his own faces were erased with a ballpoint pen

Ji Soo-won, Han Groo chases and buys her hair… Shocking atrocity (Cinderella Game) [TV Comprehensive]

Na Young-hee made a selfish choice. In episode 28 of KBS 2TV‘s daily drama ‘Cinderella Game’ (directed by Lee Hyun-kyung / written by Oh Sang-hee) aired on the 8th, Shin Yeo-jin (played by Na Young-hee) decided to use Goo Ha-na (played by Han Groo) for her grandson Lee Eun-chong (played by Kim Gun-woo). The viewership ratings for that day recorded 11.4% (provided by Nielsen Korea, based on nationwide households), properly drawing an upward curve with its own highest viewership rating. In episode 28, Yeo-jin suggested to Hwang Jin-goo (played by Choi Sang) that they disguise Ha-na as their biological daughter and bring Eun-chong back. Jin-goo adamantly opposed, saying that it would be impossible to fool even Ha-na, but Yeo-jin did not give in and went ahead with the plan. Meanwhile, Yoon Seong-ho (played by Choi Jong-hwan) decided to move into Ha-na’s house in order to protect Eun-chong. Seong-ho made the living room theater emotional by answering “Grandpa is an adult orphan” to his gra

Heo Jun-ho X Park Hyung-sik‘s chemistry is crazy... ‘Treasure Island’ script reading site revealed

The script reading site of ‘Treasure Island’ has been revealed, attracting attention. On February 14, 2025, the new SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘Treasure Island’ (written by Lee Myung-hee/directed by Jin Chang-gyu/produced by Studio S, A2Z Entertainment, Purumir Factory) will first air. ‘Treasure Island’ is a life-long revenge battle in which Seo Dong-joo (played by Park Hyung-sik), who hacked 2 trillion won in political slush funds, fights with everything he has to bring down the absolute evil that killed him and its world. It heralds the birth of a captivating drama that will fill the living room theater with fierce desires. Meanwhile, the script reading site that announced the lively sortie of ‘Treasure Island’ on January 9 has been revealed. On this day, the production team including writer Lee Myung-hee, director Jin Chang-gyu, and actors who played major roles such as Park Hyung-sik, Heo Jun-ho, Lee Hae-young, Hong Hwa-yeon, Woo Hyun, Kim Jung-nan, Do Ji-won, and Kwon Soo-hyun atte

Shin Sung-rok, Hwang Jung-eum, and Ryu Seung-beom Sign Exclusive Contracts with Y1 Entertainment [Official]

Actor Shin Sung-rok has signed an exclusive contract with Y1 Entertainment. Y1 Entertainment announced on the 9th (Thursday), “We have signed an exclusive contract with actor Shin Sung-rok.” They added, “We will not spare our full support so that actor Shin Sung-rok, who is actively working with an irreplaceable presence in various fields, can focus more on his work. We ask for your interest and love for his future endeavors.” Shin Sung-rok is a multi-entertainer who has been active in various fields regardless of genre, including movies, dramas, entertainment shows, and performances. Shin Sung-rok, who started acting in the Daehangno Theater Company, made his media debut in 2002 with the SBS drama ‘Shoot for the Stars’, and made his name known to the public in 2007 with the role of Young-shin‘s (Gong Hyo-jin) first love and the best kingka of Blue Island ‘Choi Seok-hyun’ in MBC’s ‘Thank You’. After that, in 2013, he played the role of ‘Lee Jae-kyung’, a psychopath hidden behind a mask

Go Kyu-pil signs an exclusive contract with Spring ENTW… Kim Woo-bin, Suzy, and Kim Soo-hyun to meet one after another [Official]

Actor Koo Kyu-pil has made a new home at Spring ENT. On the 9th, Spring ENT announced, “We have signed an exclusive contract with Koo Kyu-pil, who is actively participating in both the home theater and the big screen.” Spring ENT said, “We are very happy to be working with Koo Kyu-pil, who has established himself as an irreplaceable actor with his unique ability to digest characters. As he is an actor with endless charms yet to be shown, we will not spare our full support so that he can demonstrate his abilities in various ways. He said, “Please continue to support actor Ko Kyu-pil, who will continue his diverse activities in 2025.” Ko Kyu-pil, who started out as a KBS talent through open recruitment, appeared in the dramas ‘The Fiery Priest’ series, ‘Tarot: Seven Stories’, ‘There is No Secret’, ‘Thief: The Sound of the Sword’, ‘My Heart Is Beating’, ‘The Detective Record’ series, ‘Crash Landing on You’, ‘Partners for Justice’ series, ‘38 Task Force’, etc. He appeared as a used car dea

24th Ok-soon “Freeze your eggs, get pretty with plastic surgery” Nuclear bomb level witty remark (I‘m single) [TV Comprehensive]

‘I am SOLO’ 24th generation has opened the door to a full-blown pink romance. On the episode of SBS Plus and ENA‘s real dating program ‘I am SOLO’ that aired on the 8th, the 24th generation of solo women revealed their surprising identities during the ‘Self-introduction time’. Then, in the first date selection, Yeong-cheol and Gwang-soo each received 2 votes and became the main characters of the ‘One-on-Many Date’, while Yeong-ho and Yeong-sik received 0 votes and ended up eating the ‘Loneliness Set’, creating a ‘polar opposites’ atmosphere. Following the solo men revealing themselves with ‘Self-introductions’, the solo women each showed off their new charms with their bold ‘Self-introductions’ time. Yeong-sook was born in 1994 and is a 7th grade civil servant working in the educational administration position at a public institution. Young-sook, who is a “rich person with hobbies” such as tennis, Pilates, flying yoga, and pottery, said, “I want to get married within two years,” and al

Lee Se-young, Na In-woo and a thrilling night… Breathtaking (Motel Cali)

MBC‘s new Friday-Saturday drama ‘Motel California’ has captured the attention of the ‘first love couple’ Lee Se-young and Na In-woo’s thrilling night together. 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/hereafter ‘Motel Cali’), which will be aired for the first time on the 10th (Friday), 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 stars Lee Se-young (as Ji Kang-hee), the ‘trustworthy romance master’ who has set an undefeated record for MBC box office hits with ‘The Red End of the Sleeves’ and ‘The Tale of the Chaste Lady Park’s Contract Marriage’, and Na In-woo (as Cheon

Key, Mom‘s Retirement Celebration Party... Last Walk Home Together (I Live Alone)

On MBC‘s ‘I Live Alone’, SHINee Key throws a surprise party to celebrate his mother’s retirement. On the episode of MBC‘s ‘I Live Alone’ (directed by Heo Hang, Kang Ji-hee, Park Soo-bin, Lee Kyung-eun, and Moon Ki-young) that will air on the 10th, Key will be seen preparing a surprise party for his mother’s retirement. Key revealed that he came down to his hometown of Daegu to be with his mother on her final commute home from work after 36 years. He said, “Today is a day for mothers” and prepared a surprise party. Key‘s sweaty efforts to decorate the house, thinking of his mother who will be happy, with custom-made retirement gifts, balloons, and placards, make the viewers happy. Key, who was delighted to have found the taste of ‘Crab in Soy Sauce Braised in Soy Sauce’, a Key family menu that his grandmother often made for him when he was young, makes ‘Crab in Soy Sauce Braised in Soy Sauce’ himself to give his parents a taste that brings back memories. I am curious to know what the re

Tang Jun-sang confirmed to appear in ‘Labor Attorney No Mu-jin’, meets Jung Kyung-ho and Seol In-ah [Official]

Actor Tang Jun-sang will be joining MBC‘s new Friday-Saturday drama ‘Labor Attorney Noh Moo-jin’ (directed by Im Soon-rye, written by Kim Bo-tong and Yoo Seung-hee). ‘Labor Attorney Noh Moo-jin’ is a comic fantasy action film that contains the story of a labor attorney who sees ghosts and struggles to solve labor problems. In the drama, Tang Jun-sang will present fresh fun as a suspicious character who signs an unfair contract with Noh Moo-jin (played by Jung Kyung-ho) with his life as collateral. Tang Jun-sang, who previously appeared in several works such as the drama ‘Crash Landing on You’ and the Netflix original series ‘Move to Heaven: I am a Legacy Organizer’, has also shown stable acting skills on the screen in the movies ‘Mathematician in Wonderland’, ‘Dog Days’, and ‘The Designer’. Starting with the Coupang Play series ‘Newtopia’, which is scheduled to be released on February 7, Tang Jun-sang is stepping up his pace. Attention is being paid to what new performances he will sho

Kim Da-mi, Shin Ye-eun, and Heo Nam-joon confirmed to appear in ‘A Hundred Memories’ [Official]

Actors Kim Da-mi, Shin Ye-eun, and Heo Nam-joon have been cast in the new JTBC drama ‘One Hundred Memories’ (written by Yang Hee-seung and directed by Kim Sang-ho). ‘One Hundred Memories’ is a newtro youth melodrama that depicts the shining friendship between Yeong-rye and Jong-hee, bus attendants on the number 100 bus in the 1980s, and their heartbreaking first love surrounding the fateful man, Jae-pil. It will deliver laughter, fun, empathy, and emotion through the brilliant yet bittersweet youth of three people who are just starting to grow up, and will summon each person‘s own memories of that time that were shabby but unforgettable and sparkling. ‘One Hundred Memories’ is the new work of writer Yang Hee-seung, who also wrote ‘Ilta Scandal’, ‘Once Again’, ‘Familiar Wife’, ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo’, and ‘Oh My Ghostess’. ‘Thirty, Nine’ Director Kim Sang-ho will be directing. Kim Da-mi, Shin Ye-eun, and Heo Nam-joon will star in the drama. Kim Da-mi, who has returned to the s

“The highest dopamine of all time”… The return of ‘Solo Hell 4’, will there be a second Freesia and Dex?

Even as the popularity of reality dating shows has waned, Netflix‘s ‘Solo Hell’, which stimulated the dating cells of viewers not only in Korea but also around the world, has confidently returned with Season 4. ‘Solo Hell 4’, which will be released from the 14th, is confident of “the greatest fun and stimulation ever”, armed with the bold skinship and thrilling plotting of attractive cast members, despite the increased fatigue of viewers related to dating shows. ‘Solo Hell’, which depicts single men and women gathered in Hell Island engaging in a subtle war of nerves to become a couple and go to Heaven Island, is the first Korean original entertainment show since its first season, which was released in 2021.