Ryu Soo-young, Yoon Kyung-ho, and Ki-hyun went abroad to study… How is Porto’s ‘Baekban’ ? (International student Eo Nam-seon)
‘Children’s Ghost Story’, Invited to the 2025 Cannes International Series Festival “New Wave of K -Horror”
TVBrutal crime where the victim was buried in the mountain… Criminal = Boyfriend (Yong-hyung) [TV Comprehensive]‘Brave Detectives 4’ depicts an investigative story of tenacity that did not give up and uncovered the culprit until the end. On the 16th episode of ‘Brave Detectives 4’ (directed by Lee Ji-sun) aired on Tcast E Channel on the 27th, Dongdaemun Police Station‘s voice phishing investigation team’s Superintendent Lee Jong-gil, the Scientific Investigation Unit (KCSI)‘s former Superintendent Yoon Oe-chul, and Superintendent Kim Jin-soo appeared and revealed their investigation log. Continuing from the last broadcast, ‘Global MZ’ icon singer Choi Ye-na appeared as a guest and was active. The first incident started when the older sister reported that her younger sister had not come home after talking on the phone with someone in the early morning. Ten days ago in the early morning, the younger sister got angry and asked when she was going to pay the other person back, and then suddenly asked to eat before leaving. After checking the communication log, it was found that the call came from a pDec 28, 2024
TVNam Chang-hee, surprise marriage announcement on ‘Nolto’?… Dopamine explosionBroadcaster Nam Chang-hee, singer Onew, and singer Kardgarden will appear on tvN‘s ‘Amazing Saturday’. The 14th friend special of ‘Amazing Saturday’ (hereafter ‘Amazing Saturday’) that airs on the afternoon of the 28th will be held. Hanhae’s friend Nam Chang-hee, Key‘s friend Onew, and witty friend Kardgarden will appear and show special chemistry with their best friends, providing plenty of fun. First, Nam Chang-hee shows off his unchanging friendship with his look-alike Hanhae, with whom he became best friends through ‘Amazing Saturday’. Starting with just the two of them joking around out of context, they foreshadowed an unrivaled presence by touting their doppelganger sides. Onew confesses, “If it weren’t for SHINee, I wouldn‘t have become close with Key”, and Key says, “I’m glad I‘m the younger one”, making everyone burst into laughter as they bicker. Kardgarden also draws attention with his close friend Nok-sal and their arguing. Kardgarden made Doremi laugh by making spicy remarDec 28, 2024
TVLee Kyung-sil, ‘Premarital Pregnancy’ Son Bo-seung and ‘Joseon‘s Lover’ Join [Official]Comedian Lee Kyung-sil will be appearing on ‘Joseon‘s Lovers’ with her daughter Son Soo-ah and son Son Bo-seung. ‘Joseon’s Lovers’, which will return on Monday, January 6th next year with more diverse moments of love, featured Lee Kyung-sil‘s daughter Son Soo-ah in a teaser video released on the 28th. Son Soo-ah revealed her identity, saying, “My mother is the famous celebrity Lee Kyung-sil, and my younger brother is the actor Son Bo-seung.” Kim Gook-jin reacted with surprise, saying, “Oh my god,” followed by Hwang Bo-ra, who responded with, “Really?” and was excited by the surprise appearance of the new Lovers family. Son Soo-ah later revealed her family history, saying, “About 3 years ago, my younger brother became a father. My brother and my mother lost contact for almost a year.” In fact, Son Bo-seung announced his premarital pregnancy at the young age of 23, and is currently the father of one child. Meanwhile, Lee Kyung-sil said, “When I heard that my son, who had not even servedDec 28, 2024
TV“Congratulations on turning 40” Advice + Teasing Congratulations to Joo Woo Jae (What‘s the Fun?)‘What do you do when you play?’ A congratulatory message and teasing from his older brothers are expected for Joo Woo-jae, who is about to turn 40. The episode of MBC‘s ‘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), which will air on the 28th, will feature a year-end party with the family members who made ‘What do you do when you play?’ shine throughout the year, as well as an impromptu celebratory event for Joo Woo-jae, who is turning 40 in the new year. The revealed photos show Joo Woo-jae surrounded by everyone and receiving enthusiastic congratulations. Joo Woo-jae looks very moved(?) amidst the people who are excitedly singing “Congratulations on your 40s, Woo-jae. His bubbling expression raises interest in how Joo Woo-jae will spend the last days of his 30s. The eldest brother, Kim Kwang-gyu, reminisces about his 40s and gives generous advice about physical changes. Kim Jong-min then said,Dec 28, 2024
TVKim Jun-ho, “Get married quickly” Citizens cheer → Heart (Nidonnaesan 3)The ‘Dokbakz’ are having an impromptu fan meeting in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. Episode 19 of ‘Nidonnaesan Dokbak Tour 3’ (jointly produced by Channel S, SK Broadband, K-star, and AXN), which will air on the afternoon of the 28th, will reveal Kim Dae-hee x Kim Jun-ho x Jang Dong-min x Yoo Se-yoon x Hong In-gyu, who left for Japan, actively communicating with Japanese citizens while riding the unique street activity, ‘Street Kart’. On this day, the ‘Dokbakz’ go on the street kart experience, which Yoo Se-yoon strongly recommends. After a brief training session, the ‘Dokbakz’, wearing matching ‘Dokbak Tour’ group t-shirts and riding the kart, exude enthusiasm, saying, “Let‘s promote the ‘Dokbak Tour’ to the Japanese people.” Afterwards, they entered the city course that takes about 40 minutes and enjoyed the gazes of the citizens on the street while riding a kart through Harajuku-Omotesando-Shibuya. Hong In-gyu, surprised by the faster-than-expected speed, said happily, “It really relievDec 28, 2024
TVJeon Hyun-moo, Jeju Island Romance Realized… Seafood Party in Front of Cold Wind (Nahonsan) [TV General]On MBC‘s ’I Live Alone‘, Jeon Hyun-moo, who realized his dream in Jeju Island with ’New Muka‘, and Koo Seong-hwan, who enjoyed a romantic trip in Hong Kong with an ultra-high-density compressed travel, brought laughter by conveying ’happiness after hardship‘. Accordingly, the viewership ratings soared to a high of 9.1%, and the 2049 viewership ratings took first place among all Friday programs. MBC’s ‘I Live Alone’ (directed by Heo Hang, Kang Ji-hee, Park Soo-bin, Lee Kyung-eun, and Moon Ki-young) that aired on the 27th will reveal the story of Jeon Hyun-moo going on an impromptu trip to Jeju Island with ‘New Muka’, and the second story of Koo Sung-hwan going on a 2-day, 1-night trip to Hong Kong to find memories and romance after 23 years. According to Nielsen Korea, a viewership ratings research company, the household viewership ratings of ‘I Live Alone’ that aired the previous day recorded 7.5% in the metropolitan area, ranking first in the same time slot and first among Friday enteDec 28, 2024
TV‘Same-age friends’ Moon Se-yoon and Jo Se-ho, why are they crying together during filming? (2 Days & 1 Night)Why did Moon Se Yoon and Jo Se Ho of ‘2 Days & 1 Night’ suddenly shed tears during filming? The KBS 2TV entertainment program ‘2 Days & 1 Night Season 4’ (hereafter ‘2 Days & 1 Night’), which will air on the 29th, will tell the story of the six members who are returning to the extreme cold weather camp after three years. On this day, the ‘2 Days & 1 Night’ team engages in a desperate struggle to obtain survival supplies and food necessary to survive a night in the extreme wilderness. In a group mission that requires cooperation from all members, they show tearful, strong teamwork as they hug each other. In particular, Jo Se Ho, who is experiencing the extreme cold weather camp for the first time, sheds tears several times during filming. Watching this, his friend Moon Se Yoon, who was born in 1982, scolds him, saying, “Why are you crying so much today?”, but he himself cannot hold back his tears. Meanwhile, Lee Jun challenges himself to a stream in minus 6 degrees Celsius weather. DespDec 28, 2024
TVKwak Dong-yeon, Finland vs. Korea Sauna War… Final Victory (Living in a Three-Bedroom House in Finland) [TV Summary]The City Boys caught everyone‘s attention by leisurely enjoying the unique culture of Lapland and showing off their local demeanor. On the tvN show ‘Living in a Shared Room in Finland’ (directed by Lee Se-young) that aired on the 27th, the City Boys’ delightful journey of getting a real feel for Lapland through reindeer yoga and local cuisine and arriving at their second share house with a new mindset was depicted. As a result, ‘Living in a Shared Room in Finland’ recorded a peak of 3.3% for households in the metropolitan area and a peak of 3.1% for households nationwide, taking first place in the same time slot on cable and comprehensive programming in both the metropolitan area and nationwide. In terms of viewership ratings for men and women in their 20s and 40s, which is tvN‘s target demographic, it also took first place in the same time slot on cable and comprehensive programming in both the metropolitan area and nationwide. (Based on paid platforms integrating cable, IPTV, and satDec 28, 2024
TVLim Ji-yeon and Chu Young-woo, reunion after 7 years… heartrending gaze (Madam Ok’s Story)The long-awaited reunion of Lim Ji-yeon and Chu Young-woo will come true. In episode 7 of JTBC‘s weekend drama ‘Madam Ok’s Story’ (written by Park Ji-sook, directed by Jin Hyeok and Choi Bo-yoon, produced by SLL and Corpus Korea), which will air on the afternoon of the 28th, Ok Tae-young (played by Lim Ji-yeon) and Cheon Seung-hwi (played by Chu Young-woo), who had confirmed their feelings for each other but then went their separate ways, will meet again after 7 years. Cheon Seung-hwi, who has always had Ok Tae-young in his heart since the days when he was the son of a noble family and has lived as an electrician up until this moment, thought that it was only his feelings that were his alone. However, Ok Tae-young confessed that she had always rejected him when she was faced with the wall of reality, but she had cherished her feelings for him, leading to a peak of sadness. Nevertheless, Cheon Seung-hwi knows how much Ok Tae-young cherishes her life, family, and what she is doing, so heDec 28, 2024
TVLee Ha-nui runs for National Assembly → Kim Nam-gil raids T-room scene… Open ending (The Fiery Priest 2) [TV Comprehensive]SBS‘s Friday-Saturday drama ‘The Fiery Priest 2’ captured attention until the very end, completing a heartwarming finale with a ‘Passionate Human’ ending that showed the refreshing triumph of good over evil and the continued defense of justice. The final episode of SBS’s Friday-Saturday drama ‘The Fiery Priest 2’ (written by Park Jae-beom, directed by Park Bo-ram, produced by Studio S, Big Ocean ENM, Red Nine Pictures, Gilstory ENT) that aired on the 27th (Friday) recorded a peak of 12.6% according to Nielsen Korea, ranking first in weekly miniseries viewership ratings for five consecutive weeks. It achieved a beautiful ending by ranking first in its time slot with 10.9% nationwide, 10.5% in the metropolitan area, and 2.8% in the 2049 demographic. It raised expectations for season 3 with an open ending that presented infinite possibilities for the series. In the broadcast that day, Kim Hae-il (Kim Nam-gil), Park Kyung-sun (Lee Ha-nui), and Koo Dae-young (Kim Sung-kyun) punished the vilDec 28, 2024
TVYoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin, and Choi Woo-jin are confused by the loss of contact → ‘Anxious ending’ (Ji Geo-shin) [TV Comprehensive]‘The Phone Call You‘re Hanging Up On’ Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin face another crisis. In episode 9 of the MBC Friday-Saturday drama ‘The Phone Call You‘re Hanging Up On’ (planned by Kwon Sung-chang/ directed by Park Sang-woo, Wi Deuk-gyu/ written by Kim Ji-woon/ produced by Bon Factory, Baram Pictures), which aired on the 27th (Friday), the identity of the accomplice who helped the kidnapper (played by Park Jae-yoon) and pressured Baek Sa-eon (played by Yoo Yeon-seok) and Hong Hee-joo (played by Chae Soo-bin) was revealed, presenting a plot twist. Episode 9 recorded ratings of 6.4% nationwide, 6% in the metropolitan area (provided by Nielsen Korea, based on households), and a peak viewership rating of 6.8%, lifting the living room theaters with its sweeping romantic thriller development. In yesterday‘s episode, Hee-joo showed her unwavering love even after finding out that Sa-eon is not Baek Eui-yong’s (played by Yoo Seong-joo) biological son. Hee-joo, who confirmed Sa-eon‘s paternDec 28, 2024
TVRyu Soo-young, ♥ Park Ha-sun super special support… Hong Eun-hee + Han Hye-jin‘s envy explodes (Convenience Store Restaurant) [TV Comprehensive]‘Newly Released Convenience Store Restaurant’ Ryu Soo-young has caught everyone‘s attention by showing off his special support for his wife Park Ha-sun. On the KBS 2TV ‘Newly Released Convenience Store Restaurant’ (hereafter referred to as ‘Convenience Store Restaurant’) broadcast on the 27th, the entertainment industry’s representative loving husband Ryu Soo-young made his wife Park Ha-sun proud with his specialty, ‘cooking’. Park Ha-sun expressed her excitement at her husband Ryu Soo-young‘s sincere support, saying, “Oh my gosh!”, and her fellow actors, including Hong Eun-hee and Han Hye-jin, who watched this, also exploded with envy. The broadcast that day recorded 4.1% in viewership ratings, an increase from the previous episode. (Nielsen Korea, Seoul Metropolitan Area) That day, Ryu Soo-young packed a large pot and headed somewhere. Ryu Soo-young, looking somewhat nervous, arrived at the practice room of the play ‘Seaside Village Diary’, where his wife Park Ha-sun appeared. Park HDec 28, 2024
TVWendy, First to Stand During Judging… Park Jin-young Also Unusually Praised (The Ttanttara)In the KBS2 entertainment show ‘The Ttanttara’, while Ahn Young-bin is ambitiously confident of winning first place, Wendy suddenly stands up during the judging, arousing curiosity. KBS 2TV entertainment program ‘The Ttanttara’ (directed by Yang Hyeok / written by Choi Moon-kyung) is a new variety audition program presented by the original Ttanttara Park Jin-young and KBS, a project to find Ttanttara who can sing, dance, act, and do variety shows. It is an all-rounder audition that has never been seen before, discovering and nurturing ‘Ttanttara’ with star quality in any genre, including comedy, acting, singing, dancing, traditional Korean music, and trot. The first round video of Jo Hye-jin and Yoo Woo, who are considered strong candidates to win ‘The Ttanttara’, is gaining reverse popularity. The first stage videos of the main contestants currently competing for 1st and 2nd place are gaining popularity, with Yu-u‘s early morning rain stage recording 790,000 views and Jo Hye-jin’s BadDec 28, 2024
TVJin Ji-hee, she was a goddess of Pilte… I envy her firm body line [DA★]Jin Ji-hee, a Pilates goddess... Envious of her firm body line [DA★] Actress Jin Ji-hee has drawn attention for her sincerity in self-management. On the 27th, Jin Ji-hee posted on her Instagram, “Today is Pilates day. I burned it with the power plate,” along with a photo and video. She is wearing workout clothes and is focused on pilates. She showed off her firm body line without an ounce of fat and amazing core strength, drawing admiration. Jin Ji-hee, born in 1999, debuted in the 2003 KBS drama ‘Yellow Handkerchief’. She received a lot of love for the catchphrase ‘Pbangkkudongkku’ in the 2009 MBC sitcom ‘High Kick Through the Roof’. She appeared in the dramas ‘Seonam Girls‘ High School Detectives’, ‘Baek-hee is Back’, ‘Penthouse’ series and the movies ‘Sado’, ‘National Representative 2’, ‘Star Next Door’, ‘Cinematic Noble 2’. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.comDec 27, 2024
TV47-year-old Jin Jae-young, unrealistic swimsuit figure… like a scene from a movie [DA★]47-year-old Jin Jae-young, unrealistic swimsuit figure… Like a scene from a movie [DA★] Actor Jin Jae-young showed off his wonderful swimsuit figure. Jin Jae-young posted a travel photo taken in Bali, Indonesia on his Instagram on the 26th. In the photo, he is posing in an eco-friendly swimming pool as if it were a scene from the movie ‘Avatar’. He drew admiration with his S-line completed through perfect self-management even at the age of 47. Jin Jae-young, born in 1977, debuted as the 1st generation of Busan broadcasting talents in 1995. He appeared in the dramas ‘The Crown Prince‘s First Love’’My Sweet City’ and the movies ‘If’’Sex Is Zero’. She married a pro golfer 4 years her junior in 2010. In 2021, SBS’s ‘Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny’ also revealed a Jeju house with a tangerine orchard, a pool, and a large yard. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.comDec 27, 2024
TVJeon Hyun-moo, Camping Car Flex Again… Admiring the Hotel-like Ferry Room (I Live Alone)Jeon Hyun-moo, Flexing a Camping Car Again… Admiring the Hotel-like Ferry Room (I Live Alone) On MBC‘s ‘I Live Alone’, Jeon Hyun-moo heads to Jeju Island with the new ‘Muka (Jeon Hyun-moo + Camping Car)’. On today’s (27th) broadcast of MBC‘s ‘I Live Alone’ (directed by Heo Hang, Kang Ji-hee, Park Soo-bin, Lee Kyung-eun, and Moon Ki-young), the story of Jeon Hyun-moo going on an impromptu trip to Jeju Island with ‘NEW Muka’ is depicted. Jeon Hyun-moo said he had a vague dream of ‘I want to drive my camping car on Jeju Island’. After enduring a heavy hail(?) all night by sleeping in his car, he took a ferry with ‘New Muka’ from dawn to Jeju Island. He was surprised by the ferry’s rooms and facilities, which were reminiscent of a hotel, saying, “There is such a world.” After filling his stomach with noodles, tteokbokki, and sundae for breakfast, Jeon Hyun-moo was unable to overcome his overwhelming drowsiness and fell into a deep sleep. Jeon Hyun-moo then took ‘New Muka’ from Seoul to MokDec 27, 2024
TV24th Ok-soon, overwhelming confidence “Because you have a pretty face” “Already a trend now” (I‘m single)24th Ok-soon, overwhelming confidence “Because you‘re pretty” “Already a trend now” (I’m solo) ‘I‘m SOLO’ The 24th ‘Queen’ Ok-soon’s activities will unfold. SBS Plus and ENA‘s real dating program ‘I’m SOLO’ released a trailer containing the charm of ‘Queen Ok-soon’ ahead of the broadcast on January 1, 2025 (Wednesday). In this trailer, Young-soo secretly shows his affection for Ok-soon, saying, “But you peel tangerines really nicely”. Ok-soon responds, as if it‘s obvious, “Because you’re pretty~”. Young-soo is amazed by Ok-soon‘s confident reaction, saying, “Wow!”. Following this, Ok-soon asks Young-sik, “Do you like going to look at the stars?” and when he replies, “Of course I do,” she expresses her affection by saying, “Then let’s go look at the stars.” After a while, Ok-soon feels pleased to see a group of single men gathered around her, and when Young-sik says, “Isn‘t it right for people to gather?” in a way that suggests a “many-to-one romance,” she responds coolly by saying, “YoDec 27, 2024
TVSuzy, your face is as big as a beer mug… Even your bare face is lovely [DA★]Suzy, her face is the size of a beer mug... Even her bare face is lovely [DA★] Actress and singer Suzy showed off her simple charm. On the 27th, Suzy posted various photos from her daily life on her Instagram with the caption, “Scrambling through my album.” In the photos, she showed off her clean face with almost no makeup on, creating a refreshing atmosphere. She captivated netizens with her natural, yet lovely charm. Meanwhile, Suzy‘s next project is the Netflix series ‘It’ll All Come True’. Directed by writer Kim Eun-sook and director Lee Byung-hun, ‘It‘ll All Come True’ is a romantic comedy about Genie, a spirit of a lamp who wakes up after a thousand years and meets Gayoung, a human who lacks emotions, and making three wishes. Kim Woo-bin was cast as Genie along with Suzy. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.comDec 27, 2024
TVShin Yoon-seung♥Jo Soo-yeon, getting married next May “Even pregnancy rumors” (Knowing Brothers)Shin Yoon-seung ♥ Jo Soo-yeon, getting married in May next year “Even pregnancy rumors” (Knowing Bros) Shin Yoon-seung and Jo Soo-yeon reveal their positions on the marriage rumors. On the JTBC ‘Knowing Bros’ broadcast on the 28th (Sat), Lim Woo-il X Kim Ji-yu, Shin Yoon-seung X Jo Soo-yeon, who have been raised as ‘relationship suspicions’ due to various circumstances, will appear. Not only will they sweep up the atmosphere on set with their unique way of talking, but they will also share various episodes surrounding the ‘relationship suspicions’ couples. On this day, in the ‘How About Defcon’ corner, the beloved ‘Jo Shin Couple’ Shin Yoon-seung and Jo Soo-yeon will engage in a no-holds-barred romance battle. In particular, Jo Soo-yeon focuses attention by making a bombshell statement, “I plan on getting married to Shin Yoon-seung in May of next year”. Here, Shin Yoon-seung expresses his grievance, saying, “We’ve gone from being a couple to a couple to now a pregnancy rumor.” However,Dec 27, 2024
TVRise Sohee‘s older sister appears, with a fish-shaped face and a different emotionality (Undercover)Rise Sohee‘s older sister appears, with a fish-shaped face and different emotions (Undercover) ENA ‘Undercover’ has released its second teaser ahead of its first broadcast on January 12, 2025. ENA’s cover influencer survival ‘Undercover’(UNDERCOVER) is a survival music entertainment program that selects the strongest ‘COVER’ influencer who reinterprets and sings original songs and has established itself as a new music trend. Jung Jae-hyung, Park Jung-hyun, Lee Seok-hoon, Kwon Eun-bi, and Groovy Room have confirmed their appearance as the ‘TOP Listeners’ who will lead ‘Undercover’. In the second teaser video released on the 27th, cover influencers who have taken over SNS with just their voices appear on ‘Undercover’. The live performances of cover influencers who boasted otherworldly singing skills that pierced the ears had the participants as well as Jung Jae-hyung envious, saying, “I wish I could sing like that.” The stage where the cover influencers took over ‘Undercover’ with theirDec 27, 2024