26th Generation Solo Men, Severe Polarization “I Don’t Care to Starve for a Few Days” vs “I Feel Betrayed” (I’m Solo)
Cha Seung-won: “I’m going to get alopecia areata because I’m so exhausted… I’m going to have a lot of trouble this year” His greatest competitive spirit(whenever he gets the chance)
TV‘Broken Engagement’ Jeon So-min, This Time Suspicion of Infidelity… Appeals of Injustice (Oh Ji-song)‘Oh Ji-song’ Jeon So-min is suddenly embroiled in suspicions of being an extramarital affair. The production team of KBS Joy drama ‘Today, Ji-song’ (directed by Min Ji-young, written by Jo Yoo-jin and Choi Ryong) released photos of Jeon So-min and Gong Min-jung, who were shocked by the bombshell remark about the extramarital affair, and Jang Hee-ryung, who had a cold expression on her face. In the previous episode, Ji-song (played by Jeon So-min) showed off her unchanging friendship with Choi Ha-na (played by Gong Min-jung) by standing up to the stubbornness of the new town moms. However, the ending was shocking when Ji-song was suddenly pointed out as an extramarital affair by her ex-boyfriend Seok Jin-ho‘s (played by Kwon Hyuk) wife Ahn Chan-yang (played by Jang Hee-ryung). The photos that were released amidst the situation add to the tension as they show Jeon So-min, who was struck by a bolt from the blue, and Jang Hee-ryung, who brought up the suspicion of extramarital affair, faceJan 07, 2025
TVJung Ji-so, Jin-young and Yoo Jung-hoo are restless… Is a love triangle starting? (Suspicious Partner)With Jung Ji-so between them, Jin-young and Yoo Jung-hoo engage in a war of nerves that can‘t be helped. In episodes 7 and 8 of KBS 2TV’s Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘Suspicious Girl’ (directed by Park Yong-soon/ written by Heo Seung-min), which air at 9:50 PM on the 8th and 9th, Daniel Han (played by Jin-young) begins to keep an eye on Park Joon (played by Yoo Jung-hoo), who suddenly appears in front of Oh Du-ri (played by Jung Ji-so). Earlier, Daniel apologized to Du-ri for suspecting her relationship with Park Gap-yong (played by Jo Jung-seok). However, Daniel decided to stay at the guest house run by Gap-yong, showing his wariness toward him, who was affectionate toward Du-ri. In addition, a warm man (played by Yoo Jung-hoo) appeared in front of Doori and hugged Doori who almost fell, making viewers‘ hearts flutter. While the war of nerves between Daniel and Gap-yong added to the interest of the drama, the still cut released today (7th) captured Doori being flustered between Daniel anJan 07, 2025
TVAhn Jae-wook, Yoon Jun-won, Kim Seung-yoon, a peek into the Diamond Spoon family (Please take care of the 5 Eagle Brothers!)Ahn Jae-wook, Yoon Jun-won, and Kim Seung-yoon will be uniting as a family in ‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’. KBS2‘s new weekend drama ‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’, which is scheduled to premiere on February 1st, is a drama that depicts a mature family story created by the five unique brothers of a long-established brewery, the 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. ‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’ released stills of Ahn Jae-wook (as Han Dong-seok), Yoon Jun-won (as Han Gyul), and Kim Seung-yoon (as Han Bom) who will be uniting as a family and creating an exciting story. Ahn Jae-wook, the head of the family, plays Han Dong-seok, the chairman of LX Hotel and a man with a diamond spoon who only saw poverty in books. He is a somewhat rigid father who feels satisfied only when he controls everything from his family to the hoteJan 07, 2025
TV50 billion ‘Star Water’ 3.88%·Historical distortion + 19+ ‘Wonkyung’ 4.87%, tvN will be complicated [Hong Se-young‘s Somehow]It‘s hard to know whether to laugh or cry. This is a tvN drama story. tvN has released two new dramas in a row to welcome 2025. The tvN Saturday-Sunday drama ‘Ask the Stars’ (written by Seo Sook-hyang, directed by Park Shin-woo) that first aired on the 4th, and the tvN·TVING original drama ‘Wonkyung’ (written by Lee Young-mi, directed by Kim Sang-ho) that first aired on the 6th are exactly those two. The problem is the evaluation of the works. ‘Ask the Stars’, which is called a 50 billion won blockbuster, was given the label of ‘No fun’ (meaning not fun) from the beginning. Despite being a work that was prepared for a long time, the evaluation is that it lacks the power to attract viewers from the beginning, starting with the story composition. As expected, the viewership ratings are also low. ‘Ask the Stars’, which started with 3.32%, recorded 3.88% for the second episode. This is in contrast to the previous broadcast, ‘Love on a Single-Log Bridge’ (written by Lim Ye-jin and directedJan 07, 2025
TVKang Yoo-seok signs exclusive contract with Just Entertainment… Confirmed to appear in ‘Seocho-dong’ [Official]Actor Kang Yoo-seok has signed an exclusive contract with Just Entertainment. Just Entertainment said on the 7th, “We have signed an exclusive contract with Kang Yoo-seok,” and “We are very happy to be working with actor Kang Yoo-seok, who has solid acting skills.” Just Entertainment CEO Lee Chang-oh said, “We have formed a valuable relationship with Kang Yoo-seok, who is having the busiest days since his debut with various works,” and “I think Kang Yoo-seok‘s passionate acting in the works dominates the screen and has the power to strongly attract the public. We will continue to provide generous support so that Kang Yoo-seok’s outstanding talent can shine.” We hope you will watch over Kang Yoo-seok‘s growth and changes with Just Entertainment with a warm gaze,“ he said. Kang Yoo-seok debuted in the 2018 drama ‘God’s Quiz: Reboot’ and expanded his filmography by appearing in dramas ‘Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim 2’, ‘Once Again’, ‘Start-up’, ‘New Boy‘s High School Student Council’. SincJan 07, 2025
TVNot Blackpink, but as an ‘actress’… ‘Newtopia’ Jisoo, differentiating herself from Jennie, Rosé, and LisaGlobal ‘Top Tier’ BLACKPINK member Jisoo will meet global fans with the new drama ‘Newtopia’. Unlike other BLACKPINK members, Rosé, Jennie, and Lisa, who each hit the global stage with solo songs last year, Jisoo is determined to target living rooms around the world through the Coupang Play original drama ‘Newtopia’. ○Acting career begins in earnest The four members of BLACKPINK agreed with YG Entertainment last year to only continue team activities and not to sign additional contracts for individual activities, so they have each found new homes and are beginning full-fledged individual activities. Jennie and Lisa will each release a new song, ‘Mantra’Jan 07, 2025
TV‘KAIST graduate’ Yoon So-hee again… ‘Naked World History’ fixed Nori NaThe 185th episode of tvN‘s ‘Naked World History’, which will air on the 7th, will reveal the history of human evolution. According to the production team, Professor Kim Jun-hong of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Pohang University of Science and Technology will be the lecturer. Professor Kim, who received his doctorate in anthropology from the University of Washington in the United States and is conducting in-depth research on ancient humans, will delve into the curiosities surrounding human ancestors. Before the full-fledged lecture, Professor Kim Jun-hong said, “I want to talk about a mystery that humans have not been able to solve for a long time and a heated controversy that shook world history”, raising curiosity. He will explain in detail the birth of humans, the stages of evolution, and how humans could become the sole rulers of the Earth among countless living creatures. Professor Kim Jun-hong emphasizes that the process was by no means easy, especially whenJan 07, 2025
TVPack-packed advice ‘Kim Gu-ra of the priest world’ Father Ha Sung-yong, ‘Las’ sortieFather Ha Sung-yong, who is called the ‘Kim Gu-ra of priests’ for his realistic advice, visited ‘Radio Star’. MBC‘Radio Star’, which airs at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday the 8th (planned by Kang Young-sun/directed by Kim Myung-yeop and Hwang Yoon-sang), will be decorated with a New Year‘s special titled ‘I’ve Come to Give You Some Good Words’, featuring actress Jin Seo-yeon, comedian-turned-investor Hwang Hyun-hee, monk Seong Jin, and Father Ha Sung-yong. Father Ha Sung-yong has been a priest for 17 years and has appeared in various lectures and broadcasts as a duo with monk Seong Jin, transcending religion. He is working hard as the ‘face of Catholicism’, showing off his gift of gab and wit while communicating with many people and even giving realistic advice. True to his reputation as a ‘passionate priest’ who is active in entertainment programs, Father Ha Sung-yong starts by analyzing the guests on ‘Radio Star’. He showed his side as a true fan of Radio Star by providing sharp analysis,Jan 07, 2025
TV‘Grand Prize’ Lee Chan-won, KBS‘s Son Again... MC of Lunar New Year Special ‘Trot Festival’Singer Lee Chan-won has been selected as the MC for ‘Trot Festival’. ‘KBS Lunar New Year Special Trot Festival THE COLOR’ (executive producer Park Ji-young, director Ko Kook-jin, hereinafter referred to as ‘Trot Festival’) will air on KBS 2TV at 7 p.m. on the 29th. ‘Trot Festival’ will be a splendid festival that will prove the present and future of ‘K-Trot’ along with the top trot artists representing South Korea to celebrate the nation‘s biggest holiday, Lunar New Year. In particular, Lee Chan-won, who was recognized for his hosting skills by winning the grand prize at the ‘2024 KBS Entertainment Awards’, has been selected as the sole MC and is expected to smoothly lead the program. Lee Chan-won rose to stardom by taking third place, Mi (美), on TV CHOSUN’s ‘Mr. Trot’, which aired in 2020. Since then, he has received much love by releasing hit songs such as ‘Time Destiny (時節因緣)’, ‘A Very Good Day’, ‘Sky Travel’, and has shown his talent in various fields by working as an MC on popularJan 07, 2025
TVShim Hyun-seop, breakup notice + cut off contact → crying… Shim Hye-jin “X waiting for me to be like this” (Joseon‘s Lover)Shim Hyun-seop, breakup notice + contact cut off → sobbing… Shim Hye-jin “A long-awaited encounter” (Joseon‘s Lovers) TV CHOSUN’s ultra-realistic documentary entertainment ‘Joseon‘s Lovers’ featured the reunion of Shim Hyun-seop ♥ Jung Young-rim after their breakup crisis. On the ‘Joseon’s Lovers’ broadcast on the 6th, ‘Lovers’ Kim Gook-jin X Kang Soo-ji X Choi Sung-gook X Hwang Bo-ra X Kim Ji-min appeared as special MCs and ‘Marine Boy’ Park Tae-hwan revealed the current status of Shim Hyun-seop ♥ Jung Young-rim. Before watching the video, Park Tae-hwan said, “They say no news is good news... Isn‘t this a good situation?”, expressing his anticipation for the love story of Shim Hyun-seop ♥ Jung Young-rim. However, Shim Hyun-seop, who met the production team, was unusually calm. He said, “To be honest, there was a cold war for about 4~5 days. Young-rim and his family had a hard time because of the fake news,” he said, sharing his recent situation where he was tired of strange rumors sucJan 07, 2025
TVAhn Jung-hwan♥Song Jin-woo, what is this chemistry? It‘s amazing... Lee Hye-won might get jealous (crossing the line)Ahn Jung-hwan and Song Jin-woo show off a ‘t-teasing chemistry’ that is even better than Ahn Jung-hwan and Lee Hye-won‘s chemistry. On the 65th episode of Channel A’s ‘Family Beyond the Line’, which will air on the 9th, Ahn Jung-hwan, Lee Hye-won, Yoo Se-yoon, and Song Jin-woo will appear as studio MCs, while the British family Han Areum and Alex, the French family Kim Da-seon and Steve, and the American family Kim Ro-woon and Roberts will reveal their daily lives with their respective families at the end of the year and beginning of the new year. In addition, Peter from England, Fabien from France, and Chris from the United States will join as guests representing each country and continue an exciting talk about their respective countries. According to the production team, as soon as the ‘British family’ Han Areum and Alex appear, they will perform a ‘dance declaration’ and then greet the studio guests for the first time. The couple revealed to the cast members who were amazed by theirJan 07, 2025
TV‘Office Worker Who Sees Fate’ Drama, People Story Company Lineup Revealed [Official]The drama production company People Story Company has revealed its production lineup for 2025. On the 7th, People Story Company said, “2025 has confirmed various drama production lineups including ‘The Fortune Teller’, ‘Trash in the Trash Can’. We are gearing up for preparations, so please show a lot of interest. ‘The Fortune Teller’, the first drama that People Story Company is going into production, is a joint production with Chorokbaem Media, and writer Park Hye-jin of ‘The Emperor: Owner of the Mask’, ‘The Handsome Party’ will be participating. ‘The Fortune Teller’ is a fantasy modern drama about a child born with the fate of becoming a shaman and causing chaos in the world who tries to become an ordinary office worker in order to avoid being possessed by a spirit. The original web novel ‘The Office Worker Who Sees Fate’ (original author Youngwan) has surpassed 10 million views on Munpia, and has already built a solid fan base, receiving love calls from many actors and staff in theJan 07, 2025
TVSung Jun “12kg weight loss for brutal look, worried about ‘love’ with Lee Ha-nui” (comprehensive) [DA: Interview]Sung Joon “Lost 12kg for a cruel feel, worried about ‘Lovely’ with older sister Lee Ha-nui” (Comprehensive) [DA: Interview] Actor Sung Joon talked about his new villain challenge and mentioned both the burden and satisfaction. Sung Joon successfully transformed his acting by taking on the role of the ruthless ‘strongest villain’ Kim Hong-sik in the popular SBS drama ‘The Fiery Priest 2’, which ended late last month. In an interview with Donga.com, he said, “I‘m taken aback by the better response than I thought. I didn’t know people would like it this much, so I‘m grateful.“ ‘The Fiery Priest 2”, which returned five years after season 1, is a collaborative investigation drama about Kim Hae-il, a passionate priest with anger management issues who plays a priest during the day and the boss of the angel faction as ‘Bellato” at night, as he leaves for Busan to fight against the country’s biggest drug cartel. Although the work itself had mixed reviews this season, it gained popularity by maiJan 07, 2025
TVNewtopia ‘I hope you have a lot of expectations~’Director Yoon Sung-hyun, Park Jung-min, and Ji-soo pose for the camera at the production presentation for the Coupang Play series ‘Newtopia’ held at the Conrad Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul on the 7th. Reporter Kim Min-seong marineboy@donga.comJan 07, 2025
TVNewtopia ‘Unique Zombie Series~’Director Yoon Sung-hyun, Park Jung-min, and Ji-soo pose for the camera at the production presentation for the Coupang Play series ‘Newtopia’ held at the Conrad Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul on the 7th. Reporter Kim Min-seong marineboy@donga.comJan 07, 2025
TVGood luck, Newtopia~Director Yoon Sung-hyun, Park Jung-min, and Ji-soo pose for the camera at the production presentation for the Coupang Play series ‘Newtopia’ held at the Conrad Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul on the 7th. Reporter Kim Min-seong marineboy@donga.comJan 07, 2025
TVPark Jung-min ‘Salute with a raised hand~’Park Jung-min poses for the camera at the production presentation for the Coupang Play series ‘Newtopia’ held at the Conrad Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul on the 7th. Reporter Kim Min-seong marineboy@donga.comJan 07, 2025
TVPark Jung-min ‘Late enlistment~’Park Jung-min poses for the camera at the production presentation for the Coupang Play series ‘Newtopia’ held at the Conrad Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul on the 7th. Reporter Kim Min-seong marineboy@donga.comJan 07, 2025
TVPark Jung-min-Jisoo ‘Lovely Couple~’Park Jung-min and Ji-soo pose for the camera at the production presentation for the Coupang Play series ‘Newtopia’ held at the Conrad Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul on the 7th. Reporter Kim Min-seong marineboy@donga.comJan 07, 2025
TVPark Jung-min-Jisoo ‘Visual handsome man and beautiful woman’Park Jung-min and Ji-soo pose for the camera at the production presentation for the Coupang Play series ‘Newtopia’ held at the Conrad Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul on the 7th. Reporter Kim Min-seong marineboy@donga.comJan 07, 2025