‘Trunk’ Share “‘Melo Master’ Meeting? Embarrassing... Seo Hyun-jin is right” [DA: Interview②]

‘Trunk’ Gong Yoo “‘Meeting the ‘Melo Craftsman’? Embarrassing... Seo Hyun-jin is right” [DA:Interview②] Actor Gong Yoo praised Seo Hyun-jin, who he worked with. In an interview with Netflix‘s ‘Trunk’ held at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 5th, Gong Yoo expressed his satisfaction with the work, saying, “I enjoyed watching it. I only saw the rough cut over his shoulder, but when I saw the finished product, it seemed more refined.” He added, “I think it was a smart choice musically. I personally don’t prefer songs with a lot of lyrics, but I liked that there was only one song with lyrics. I liked the feeling of approaching it in terms of sound. It was a good attempt, and I think it helped in terms of genre.” Gong Yoo said that he thought the work would be divisive from the time he read the script. He said, “The subject matter of ‘temporary marriage” and the setting are strong and unrealistic. I have been doing this for over 20 years, so I know the patterns of what the

‘Trunk’ Share “Independent love♥ rather than ownership, marriage is a choice” [DA: Interview ③]

‘Trunk’ Gong Yoo “Independent love♥ orientation rather than possession, marriage is a choice” [DA: Interview ③] Actor Gong Yoo confessed that he had time to reflect on himself through ‘Trunk’. In an interview with Netflix ‘Trunk’ held at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 5th, Gong Yoo confessed, “‘I reconfirmed my values of love while watching ‘Trunk’. I felt that I am a person who does not like being possessed by someone.”. He said, “I don‘t think I’ve ever been possessive as if something is mine just because I love it. Because I am that kind of person, I expect the other person to see me that way. I guess it can‘t be helped. In the end, isn’t it a journey to find the right person?” I don‘t think we necessarily have to do everything together. Can’t we each do our own thing comfortably even in the same space? Just because I like fishing, I don‘t want to force my hobby on the other person. Also, “There is no right answer in love, but the relationship I pursue is a matur

‘No Plan Running Man’ Invitation Full of Blank Spaces → 400km ‘Hell Party’

On the SBS ‘Running Man’ that will air on the 8th, special year-end party invitations that the members themselves made will be revealed. This race is ‘The Invitation Doesn‘t Go As Planned’ and the members who have worked hard for a year will be holding a year-end party to decide on the important schedule for the party. However, this year-end party has a mission where the distance to the party location could be as short as 20km or as long as 400km, and there could even be a shelter, so it could easily turn into a ‘Hell Party’ if not careful. Expectations are high as to whether the members will be able to complete the invitations as they want. The carousel mission that takes place in a Christmas market full of the year-end atmosphere is expected to be very entertaining. The simple rule of this mission is that the members draw pictures in a relay while riding a spinning carousel, and one person answers correctly. However, the completed painting was as chaotic as a cubist work, to the poin

‘The Strongest Enemy’ Deoksu High School, All Pro Drafts Deployed ’Max Tension’ (Strongest Baseball)

The Strongest Monsters will clash with Deoksu High School, their ‘first enemy that returned as the strongest’, on the 110th episode of the JTBC entertainment program ‘Strongest Baseball’, which will air at 10:30 PM on the 9th, as the Strongest Monsters dive into in-depth analysis ahead of their match against Deoksu High School. On that day‘s broadcast, Deoksu High School, the Monsters’ first opponent, returns as the strongest team. Deoksu High School, which set a record for 19 consecutive wins in the national competition this year and the most nominations in the 2025 rookie draft, became the ‘Strongest High School in High School’. They showed a different kind of determination in their pre-game interview with the production crew. Deoksu High School coach Jeong Yoon-jin announced, “We plan to send all of our third-year players (who were drafted by professionals) into the game”, and seek revenge on the Monsters for the humiliation of being defeated by Cold Loss earlier. The Monsters, emba

Channel A, News Special, ‘My Little Old Boy’ Emergency Cancellation [Official]

Channel A is canceling the show ‘Childcare These Days - My Precious Child’. Channel A stated, “‘My Precious Child’, which was scheduled to air today (the 6th) at 8:10 PM, has been canceled due to a special news report. We ask for your generous understanding for the sudden cancellation. Earlier, at around 10:25 PM on the 3rd, President Yoon Seok-yeol made an emergency national address at the Blue House in Yongsan and announced, “Martial law is declared in order to eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the free constitutional order. In response, the National Assembly passed a resolution to lift martial law with the unanimous consent of all 190 members present at around 1 AM on the 4th. The Office of the Speaker of the National Assembly stated, “The declaration of martial law is invalid with the passage of the resolution to lift martial law.” Afterwards, President Yoon announced at around 4:30 AM on the 4th, “We will lift martial law by accepting the National Assembly’s request th

Ryu Su-young, Michelin Guide No. 1 → King Donkas at Gisa Restaurant (Convenience Store Restaurant)

‘Newly Released Convenience Store Restaurant’ Ryu Soo-young introduces the best value for money driver‘s restaurant Wang Donkas. On the KBS 2TV ‘Newly Released Convenience Store Restaurant’ (hereafter ‘Convenience Store Restaurant’) broadcast on the 6th, ‘Trusted and Eaten Eo-nam Teacher’ Ryu Soo-young will reveal another legendary recipe. He will challenge the driver’s restaurant Wang Donkas, loved by people of all ages and genders, which is actively recommended by taxi drivers who are always on the lookout for good restaurants. Above all, it is said to be the best value for money recipe that a family of four can eat comfortably for only 8,000 won, raising expectations. In the VCR that will be released that day, Ryu Soo-young says, “I have a recipe that I have prepared for a long time. It is Donkas!”! Amidst the cheers of everyone at the mention of donkatsu, Ryu Soo-young said that among the various types of donkatsu, he would make the taxi driver‘s favorite restaurant Wang Donkatsu.

‘Retirement’ Choo Shin-soo “Highest annual salary 24.9 billion”

Former Major League Baseball (MLB) baseball player Choo Shin-soo will meet foodie Heo Young-man on ‘Baekban Gihaeng’. TV CHOSUN‘s ‘Gourmet Heo Young-man’s Baekban Gihaeng’, which will air at 10:10 PM on the 8th (Sunday), will feature ‘Hanwoo Special’ with Choo Shin-soo. Choo Shin-soo, who set the record for most Koreans in the Major League, as part of the ‘Choo Choo Train’, reveals an annual salary that goes as high as his record. He has written a new history with major achievements such as getting on base in 52 consecutive Major League games, becoming the first Asian player to hit .300, have 20 home runs, and steal 20 bases, and becoming the first Asian player to hit for the cycle. Meanwhile, Choo Shin-soo drew attention by revealing that the period when he received the highest annual salary was 1.4 billion won in two weeks, which amounted to 21 million dollars (about 24.948 billion won in Korean currency, based on the exchange rate of 1,188 won at the time). On the other hand, Choo S

Yang Ji-won from Spica, daring lingerie look… Lee Hyo-ri also admires [DA★]

Yang Ji-won, formerly of Spica, in daring lingerie look… Lee Hyori also admires [DA★] Yang Ji-won, a musical actress formerly of Spica, showed off a daring look. On the 4th, Yang Ji-won posted several photos on her Instagram with the caption, “Long time no see (hair+makeup+coordination) like this”. In the photos, she shows off a daring all-black lingerie look, creating a unique atmosphere. She added a dizzying feeling with her bright red lips, garter belt, and stockings. Yang Ji-won revealed in a comment from her acquaintances that she wore it for an audition, saying, “I suddenly remembered my days in Spica, which was 10 years ago already”. When her former agency senior Lee Hyori responded, “Hey Ji-won. Why are you getting prettier”, she replied, “Sister~ I think I can hear your voice just by reading the comments. I barely managed to get one photo. I miss you, sister,” he replied. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.com

Jeong Ga-eun, promoting a tool while showering… Beauty without humiliation, bare face [DA★]

Jung Ga-eun, promoting a group purchase while showering… Her bare face without humiliation [DA★] Actress Jung Ga-eun stood in front of the shower to promote a group purchase. On the 4th, Jung Ga-eun promoted a group purchase of a body wash product through her Instagram. She showed off her product experience while wearing a shower towel and getting splashed with water. Even at the age of 46, she aroused envy with her innocent bare face without humiliation. Meanwhile, Jung Ga-eun is meeting the audience with the play ‘I Love You Mom’, which began its run in November. ‘I Love You Mom’ is a play that depicts the joys and sorrows of a mother who raises her son alone in the market in the 1980s without her husband, and it is the first work that Jo Hye-ryeon directed while starring in it. It will be performed at the Daehangno Arthouse in Seoul until March 3, 2025. Reporter Jung Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.com

Park Jung-ah X Jo Joo-han, overflowing charm that captures the mood and laughter (Park Golf)

Actress Park Jung-ah and singer Jo Joo-han caught everyone‘s attention by showing perfect chemistry with their guests. Park Jung-ah and Jo Joo-han created a delightful chemistry with guests singers Lee Sang-woo and Yoyomi on the OBS show ‘Let’s Go Park Golf’ that aired yesterday (5th). In yesterday‘s broadcast, Park Jung-ah formed the OB team with Lee Sang-woo and Kim Kyung-min, and Jo Joo-han formed the YB team with Song Min-kyung and Yoyomi and played a golf game. In the first round where the ‘Best Ball’ method was used, Park Jung-ah took the lead by landing the ball in the green zone with her outstanding skill. Also, when people around her laughed at the stance of the opposing team’s Kim Kyung-min, Park Jung-ah encouraged him by saying, “But I told you, you‘re good at hitting it”, showing extraordinary sportsmanship. On the other hand, Jo Joo-han failed to control his strength because he was so passionate, causing an explosion of laughter. Park Jeong-ah unfortunately missed a birdie

Lee Chang-sub Goosebumps, Laughs Then Seriously… “A Little Out of Your Mind” (Universe League)

Team Groove aims for a comeback with the help of Lee Chang-seop‘s coaching. In the third episode of SBS ‘Universe League’, which will air on the night of the 6th, each team’s bench players will go on stage with the goal of taking first place. According to the production team, Team Rhythm took first place in the interim rankings through the first round stage of the starting players that took place previously. Team Groove came in second and Team Beat came in third, putting them in danger of receiving yellow cards. Accordingly, the bench players of Team Groove and Team Beat decided to perform on stage dreaming of a comeback. Team Rhythm bench will prepare for the first round stage with NCT U‘s ‘Baggy Jeans’, Team Beat bench will prepare for the stage with GOT7’s ‘Hard Carry’, and Team Groove bench will prepare for the stage with BTOB‘s ‘Second Confession’. Of these, Team Groove bench’s ‘Second Confession’ is a bright and refreshing song. They differentiated themselves from other teams by

Kim Sung-joo and Chae Soo-bin confirmed as MCs for the ‘2024 MBC Drama Awards’ [Official]

Broadcaster Kim Sung-joo and actress Chae Soo-bin will be MCs for the ‘2024 MBC Drama Awards’. The ‘2024 MBC Drama Awards’, to be broadcast on Monday, December 30, is an event to look back on the dramas that gave viewers a variety of emotions in 2024. This year, MBC has received much love for various dramas, starting with ‘Flowers that Bloom at Night’, ‘Third Marriage’, ‘Wonderful World’, ‘Chief of Investigation 1958’, ‘Brave Yong Soo-jung’, ‘Our Home’, ‘I Hate Pork Cutlet’, ‘Death to Snow White - Black Out’, ‘Such an Intimate Traitor’, ‘Kind Mr. Sun-ju’, ‘The Phone Call You Just Made’. All the actors in the works are predicted to be candidates for the grand prize, so attention is focused on who will receive the honor of the grand prize. While a fierce competition for the grand prize is expected just by hearing the names, expectations are high as Kim Sung-joo and Chae Soo-bin will be joining forces as MCs and show off fresh chemistry. In particular, Kim Sung-joo, who has been a solid M

Ohwol Oil Ryu Ji-ho, ‘Iron Family’ OST released on the 7th

The band O-Wol‘s vocalist Ryu Ji-ho will be the sixth singer to sing the OST for “Iron Family.” The OST for KBS 2TV’s special weekend drama “Iron Family” (directed by Sung Jun-hae, Seo Yong-soo / written by Seo Sook-hyang) “Raindrop” sung by Ryu Ji-ho will be released on various music sites at 6 PM on the 7th (Sat). “Raindrop” sung by Ryu Ji-ho is a modern rock style song that compares a lonely and miserable self to a “lost child” and a “wound” and contains the feelings of being afraid but not looking back. The warm and vintage mood, the instrumental sounds, and Ryu Ji-ho‘s charming sensibility that is detailed yet straightforward add to the perfection. In particular, Ryu Ji-ho’s plaintive voice is expected to further heighten the emotional line of the drama and focus the attention of listeners. With Ryu Ji-ho, who is in charge of the vocals and guitar of the band O-Wol Oil, emerging as the sixth runner for ‘Iron Family’, expectations are rising as to which artists will participate in

“What do you know!” Lee Chan-won super excited… Edward Lee and Jeong Ji-seon also appear (Tokpawon)

Chef Edward Lee explores the world of gastronomy with Chef Jisun Jeong. On the JTBC show ‘Tokpawon 25 Hours’, which will air on the 9th, Dim Sum Queen Chef Jisun Jeong will appear, and Chef Edward Lee, who is active in Washington D.C., will visit a new restaurant and reveal the secret recipe for Chef Jisun Jeong‘s Mala Cream Dim Sum. According to the production team, before going on the virtual trip, Chef Jisun Jeong reveals her special friendship with MCs Jeon Hyun-moo and Kim Sook, and reveals which one of them made her decide to appear on the show. Chef Jeong Ji-seon surprised everyone by revealing his opponent, saying, “I don’t worry about it,” and then added, “After I got to know him, he suddenly treated me well,” turning the scene upside down. In the corner, “Exploring Koreans in the World,” an American talk show reporter visits the new restaurant of Chef Edward Lee, who was recently loved for his unique cuisine that fuses Korean and Western food cultures on the recently aired “B

NCT Doyoung X Jonathan, Explosion of Academic Passion… Captured Exploring History on Two Feet (I Live Alone)

MBC‘s ‘I Live Alone’ has caught everyone’s attention by revealing NCT‘s Doyoung and Jonathan going on a historical tour along the Hanyangdoseong Fortress. 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 today (6th), NCT‘s Doyoung, who is into studying Korean history, goes on a historical tour along the Hanyangdoseong Fortress with Jonathan. The revealed photos contain a two-shot of Doyoung and Jonathan, capturing everyone’s attention. Doyoung confesses how they became friends, saying that Jonathan, who is 4 years younger than him, hit home with his taste in comedy and that he was “a friend who personally said he wanted to be close to me.” Doyoung recently said, “I‘m not the type to go out, but Jonathan knocked on the door a lot,” and showed off their special friendship by revealing that they recently went hiking together for the first time as adults. Doyoung and Jonathan also have something in comm

Why can‘t Kim Jae-young, Byun Woo-seok and Joo Woo-jae drink together? (Miwoosae)

Kim Jae-young, Why Can‘t They Drink at the Meeting of Byun Woo-seok and Joo Woo-jae? (Miwoo Sae) Actor Kim Jae-young will appear as a special MC on SBS’s ‘My Little Old Boy’. When Kim Jae-young appeared in the studio with his charismatic model walk during the recording, the Mother Avengers were speechless, saying, “He‘s a model after all. Manly and cool.” When Kim Jae-young’s unique coat fashion, boasting a height of 186 cm, was revealed, the Mother Avengers couldn‘t hide their admiration. However, Kim Jae-young, who seems perfect in everything, confessed that he has a complex that he wants to hide, piqueing curiosity. Kim Jae-young also showed a surprising charm that is different from his cool-headed image in the drama. Kim Jae-young, who has a strong sense of thrift just like ‘stingy man’ Kim Jong-guk, mentioned ‘All-You-Can-Eat Meat Restaurant’ as his favorite restaurant. The mother of the end said, “My husband likes it there too,” and made everyone laugh. Kim Jae-young also reveale

Yun Seong-bin, Power T‘s warm good deed... Donates 20 million won to support abused children

Yun Seong-bin, Power T‘s warm good deed... Donated 20 million won to support abused children Former skeleton athlete Yun Seong-bin delivered heartwarming news through a good deed. Good Neighbors, a global children’s rights NGO, announced on the 6th that Yun Seong-bin donated 20 million won to support abused children. Yun Seong-bin has been consistently sharing for underprivileged children in Korea for the past 7 years since 2018. This year as well, he donated 20 million won to support psychological treatment for abused children, spreading his warm heart at the end of the year. Last year, he was listed on the Good Neighbors‘ high-value donors’ group, ‘The Neighbors Honors Club’. ‘The Neighbors Honors Club’ is a group of sharing leaders who have donated more than 100 million won to Good Neighbors to bring about positive changes in the world. Yoon Seong-bin, who was appointed as a Good Neighbors Sharing Ambassador last September, has been consistently carrying out sharing activities such

‘Dog Boxes’ It smells like shit… Guessing the wife‘s lips photo ‘Please stop’

‘Dokbakz’ smells like staleness… Guessing a picture of a wife‘s lips? ‘Please stop’ Guessing a picture of a wife’s lips as a group? An outdated, low-quality game that goes against the times is appearing. In the 16th episode of ‘Ni Don Nae San Dok Bak Tour 3’ (jointly produced by Channel S, SK Broadband, K Star, and AXN) that airs at 8:20 PM on the 7th (Sat), Kim Dae-hee x Kim Jun-ho x Jang Dong-min x Yoo Se-yoon x Hong In-gyu, who left for Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, compete in a ‘Guess the picture of the wife‘s lips’ to avoid the ‘Final Dok Bakz’ penalty of ‘Burning them in the desert’, a thrilling situation unfolds. On this day, the ‘Dokbakz’ finish the Mui Ne desert tour and have dinner at a nearby seafood restaurant. After that, they decide to play a solo game with the meal cost at stake. While coming up with various ideas, Kim Jun-ho suggests, “Actually, before Jimin came to Vietnam, I asked our ‘Dokbakz’ wives to take pictures of his lips. You just have to line up the lips of the

First Will Reading… Park Ha-sun and Jin Tae-hyun Sobbing (Divorce Consideration Camp) [TV Comprehensive]

The first will-reading experience took place. On the JTBC ‘Divorce Consideration Camp’ that aired on the 5th, a customized solution for the 6th couples was implemented in earnest, and the couples as well as MCs Park Ha-sun and Jin Tae-hyun shed tears as they looked back on their lives and married life. The 6th couples and MCs Park Ha-sun and Jin Tae-hyun had time to look back on their lives by writing and reading a will, which would be their last letter in life, through group counseling. Jin Tae-hyun in particular expressed his intention, saying, “I felt a lot while writing my will. I will use it as an actual will”, and Park Ha-sun, who said her goal was to read the will without crying, shed tears as soon as she started reading. In particular, the wife of the ‘tyrant couple’, who had been in conflict due to bad conversation and drinking habits, shed tears for the first time, saying she was sorry to her husband, and the husband also moved the audience by accepting his feelings. Former g

Lee Je Hoon → Cha Eun Woo “You want me to piss here?”, The greatest bathroom meltdown ever (Living in a three-room apartment)

The first Finnish roommate for Lee Je-hoon, Lee Dong-hwi, Kwak Dong-yeon, and Cha Eun-woo will be revealed. The first episode of tvN‘s ‘Finland Roommate’,’, which will air for the first time on the 6th, will show the thrilling first encounter between the great nature of Finnish Lapland, inhabited by wild bears, reindeer, and wolves, and city-dwellers Lee Je-hoon, Lee Dong-hwi, Kwak Dong-yeon, and Cha Eun-woo. According to the production team, the four actors, who usually wanted to get out of the city and experience a different environment in harmony with nature, arrive at Finnish Lapland, which holds an unfamiliar landscape, after a long flight that day. Lapland, the end of the world, is said to be the last wilderness of Europe, with more animals than people. The owner of the roommate they will be staying in also surprises the City Boys by sending them a message that wild bears, reindeer, and wolves appear. The people who set foot in the rented room amidst Cha Eun-woo’s worries of “Wil