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TV‘That guy is a black flame dragon’ How was the first episode? Moon Ga-young♥Choi Hyun-wook‘s first love→dark history [TV Comprehensive]Moon Ga-young and Choi Hyun-wook have revealed that they are each other‘s first loves and dark histories. The first episode of the tvN Monday-Tuesday drama ‘He’s a Black Flame Dragon’ (directed by Lee Soo-hyun, written by Kim Soo-yeon), which aired on the 17th, recorded an average of 3.7% and a high of 4.6% in the metropolitan area, and an average of 3.5% and a high of 4.3% nationwide. (Based on paid platforms, Nielsen Korea) The episode aired that day contained the story of high school student Baek Soo-jung (played by Moon Ga-young) and Ban Joo-yeon (played by Choi Hyun-wook), who she thought was older than her and went by the nickname ‘Black Flame Dragon’, falling in love and becoming each other‘s first loves, and meeting at their first offline gathering and becoming each other’s dark histories. Soo-jung caught the eye by living vigorously while taking care of her busy father Baek Won-seop (played by Go Chang-seok) and her younger brother Baek Soo-bin (played by Yang Jun-seok), who aFeb 18, 2025
TVThe debt alone is 11 trillion won… White-haired Lee Je-hoon, the economy of the Republic of Korea is also a bit… (Negotiation skills)Lee Je-hoon is embarking on an unprecedented project to save the Sanin Group from crisis. The production team of JTBC‘s new Saturday-Sunday drama ‘The Art of Negotiation’ (directed by Ahn Pan-seok, written by Lee Seung-young) released the main poster on the 18th containing the confident smile of the white snake of the negotiation world, Yoon Joo-no (played by Lee Je-hoon). In the drama, Yoon Joo-no is a legendary negotiator who achieves the results that companies want through M&A with his cool-headed and sharp judgment and outstanding empathy. He is expected to cause a huge storm within the company when he receives a call from Song Jae-sik (played by Sung Dong-il), the chairman of Sanin Group, which is called the history of Korean companies, and is appointed as the head of the M&A team to pay off the company’s debt. Amidst interest in what kind of impact Yoon Joo-no‘s appearance will have on Sanin Group, the released poster contains Yoon Joo-no’s first day at work. Yoon Joo-no‘s sparklFeb 18, 2025
TVLee Jun-ho and Kim Min-ha experience the IMF, confirmed to appear in ‘Typhoon Boss’ [Official]Lee Jun-ho and Kim Min-ha have confirmed their appearances in the new tvN drama ‘Typhoon Company’ (directed by Lee Na-jung, written by Jang Hyun). ‘Typhoon Company’ depicts the story of a young CEO who grows up to protect the small business ‘Typhoon Company’ left by his father during the IMF bankruptcy crisis in 1997, as well as the struggles of his family and employees. It is expected to provide warm comfort and courage to someone going through a difficult time today through the heartwarming survival story of ordinary people who did not stop living and holding on to their jobs even in the dark times when it seemed like the world was ending due to the crisis that hit South Korea. This is the new work of director Lee Na-jung, who directed the dramas ‘Fight for My Way’, ‘Love Alarm’, ‘Mine’, ‘Please Take Care of Me This Life Too’, and the movie ‘Snowball’. Lee Jun-ho and Kim Min-ha are working together for the first time. Lee Jun-ho, who grew into a leading actor through dramas such as ‘Feb 18, 2025
TVSeo Kang-joon “Different appearance from parents…even suspected of adoption” (Salty Brother) [Comprehensive]Actor Seo Kang-joon mentioned the reason why he doubted adoption in the past. On the afternoon of the 17th, a video titled ‘EP. 80 If you live for a month with Seo Kang-joon‘s face, your life will be so difficult! Look at the face that AI gave up on’ was released on the YouTube channel ‘Salty Brother’. The released video shows Seo Kang-joon, Yoon Ga-yi, and Jo Bok-rae from the MBC drama ‘Undercover High School’. On this day, Seo Kang-joon said, “My face changed a bit after I came back from the military. My lines seem to have gotten thicker. He drew attention by saying, “I don’t know why,” and “I was a driver in the artillery unit.” Shin Dong-yup then expressed his envy by saying, “I want to live for a month because I look like Kang Joon-i,” and praised Seo Kang-joon‘s appearance by saying, “It’s a face that‘s hard to come by in our country.” Jung Ho-chul, who was looking at Seo Kang-joon, asked, “Are you wearing contact lenses?” and Seo Kang-joon replied, “I don’t wear contact lenses,”Feb 17, 2025
TVSolbi, Remembering the Late Kim Sae-ron “Putting Down All the Heavy Burdens...”Singer Solbi paid tribute to the late Kim Sae-ron. On the 17th, Solbi posted on her SNS, “I pray that you can let go of all the heavy burdens and burdensome gazes and spend your youth in heaven dreaming to your heart‘s content.” She added, “I pray that the deceased may rest in peace.” Solbi also attached a photo of Kim Sae-ron along with the message, making it clear that the message was directed at the late Kim Sae-ron. Meanwhile, according to the Seongdong Police Station in Seoul on the afternoon of the 16th, Kim Sae-ron was found dead at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The first person to report the incident was a friend, who reportedly found Kim Sae-ron at her home and made the report. Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.comFeb 17, 2025
TVDirector Bong Joon-ho finally gets emotional when he hears the story of the late Lee Sun-kyun… (Questions)Director Bong Joon-ho talks about movies with Son Suk-hee. It will be on MBC‘s ‘Son Suk-hee’s ‘Questions’, which will air on Tuesday, February 18 at 9 p.m. Director Bong is about to release ‘Mickey 17’ on February 28. ‘Mickey 17’ is also Bong‘s first work in five years since ‘Parasite’, which won four Academy Awards in 2020. It depicts a story of humans in the near future (2050) being constantly copied and used in space experiments. Son Suk-hee, who previewed the film before meeting with Director Bong, summarized it as “Bong Joon-ho’s style of mocking future civilization, compassion for humans, and undeniable fun. The two met again six years after their last interview on the occasion of the 2019 film ‘Parasite’. At that time, the two of them entertained viewers with their unique chemistry. In particular, the fact that Director Bong asked Son Seok-hee, “What were you thinking about at 7:59 PM on October 24, 2016?” became a hot topic. That was the day JTBC reported on Choi Soon-sil’s tabFeb 17, 2025
TVLee Hye-ri X Jung Soo-bin, Cold Atmosphere… What’s Going On Between Them? (Friendly Competition)‘Good Competition’ Jung Soo-bin‘s suspicions toward Lee Hye-ri grow. STUDIO X+U’s drama ‘Good Competition’ (Planned by: STUDIO X+U / Produced by: YLAB FLEX, STUDIO X+U / Directed by: Kim Tae-hee / Scriptwriters: Kim Tae-hee, Min Ye-ji) is showing the pace of becoming a hit by not only sweeping the top spot in various viewership indicators in just its first week of release, but also dominating SNS topics. In the previously released episodes 1-4, the subtle relationship between Woo Seul-gi (played by Jung Soo-bin), who transferred to Chaehwa Girls‘ High School, and Yoo Je-i (played by Lee Hye-ri), the real power behind Chaehwa Girls’ High School who has her eye on him, was revealed, increasing the immersion of viewers. Meanwhile, in episode 5 of ‘Good Competition’, which was released on U+ Mobile TV and U+ TV on February 17, the hidden story of Choi Kyung (played by Oh Woo-ri) is revealed, and Seul-gi‘s suspicions toward Jay grow after the ending of episode 4. First, Gyeong-i is a typicaFeb 17, 2025
TVJeon No-min confesses regret to his daughter for not hearing the late news of divorce (4-person table)Channel A‘s ‘Best Friend Documentary - Table for 4’ will feature actor ‘Jeon No-min’. Actor Jeon No-min will host a singles gathering with broadcasters Oh Jung-yeon and Ha Ji-young, with whom he worked in a play. Anticipation is high as actor Lee Han-wi, Jeon No-min’s best friend of 28 years, will also be there, and the special friendship between the two actors who have been together since their unknown days will be revealed. Jeon No-min, who has been single for 14 years since his divorce, recalls the time he told his daughter the news of his divorce. He said that he sent his young daughter to the United States because he didn‘t want her to see his parents getting a divorce, and that he was only able to tell her about the divorce two years later. He said that when he told her the news of the divorce, his daughter had a seizure in her sleep and he felt sorry for hurting an innocent child. Nevertheless, he says that he still has a special father-daughter relationship with his daughter whFeb 17, 2025
TVBoom, Feeling sorry for his wife due to domestic strife… Even tears (thank goodness)Singer Boom sheds tears out of regret towards his wife. Episode 36 of the MBC entertainment program ‘Thank Goodness You Got a Good Rest’ (directed by Kim Myung-jin, Shin Hyun-bin, Lee Jun-beom, Kim Ki-ho / written by Kwon Jeong-hee / hereinafter referred to as ‘Thank Goodness’), which will air on the 17th, will depict the story of the 4th branch of a restaurant on an uninhabited island with chef Im Yeong-mi from the food service team, Boom, Ji-so Jeong, Joon-hyung Park, Tony An, and Sung-ho Yoon. In the studio, ‘CEO Ahn Jung-hwan, Kim Dae-ho, Hong Hyun-hee, and Kim Hee-jae will appear to watch over their restaurant operation. On this day, Boom faces a crisis from the very beginning of operating his restaurant. Despite being an executive who should be leading the workers, he is scolded by the food service team, who is a chef, for the first time. In the midst of preparing a new meal, Boom was unable to control his characteristic grumbling, which made people curious about the situation. BFeb 17, 2025
TVMoon Ga-young ♥ Choi Hyun-wook‘s chemistry that even resulted in leaked photos, first episode today (That guy is a black flame dragon)tvN‘s new Monday-Tuesday drama ‘That Guy is a Black Flame Dragon’ (directed by Lee Soo-hyun, written by Kim Soo-yeon) will be unveiled on the 17th. ‘That Guy is a Black Flame Dragon’ is an office romance about ‘Headquarters Killer’ Team Leader Baek Soo-jung (played by Moon Ga-young), who suffers from her first love that has become a dark memory, and ‘Third-generation chaebol’ Headquarters Manager Ban Joo-yeon (played by Choi Hyun-wook), who lives hiding her ‘ner self’Black Flame Dragon in her heart. It is a work that contains a soft first love reunion story that unfolds when two people who met in an online game as children and ended up with the worst relationship ever meet again at work. It is based on a popular webtoon of the same name. ‘That Guy is a Black Flame Dragon’ is a story about a first love that has become a dark memory and a coincidental reunion as a boss and direct subordinate at work. Baek Soo-jung, who met him in an online game when she was young and thought he was her oFeb 17, 2025
TVChoo Young-woo, who is good at singing, covers ‘Spring Comes’ 2.4 million viewsNetflix‘s global #1 pledge video for Choo Young-woo’s ‘Severe Trauma Center’, released on the 11th, has surpassed 2.4 million views. The video, which contains Choo Young-woo covering Roy Kim‘s ‘Spring Comes’, surpassed 2.4 million views on Netflix’s Instagram in less than a week, proving Choo Young-woo‘s huge popularity. In the released video, Choo Young-woo briefly shows off his nervousness and continues singing in a plain, low-pitched voice. His delicate expressiveness, which puts sincerity into each and every word of the song, stands out. Netizens are showering him with praise, saying things like, “I almost put on spring clothes and went out while listening to the song”, “You act well, you look good, and you sing well too”, “Will Mr. Yang Jae-won treat my melted eardrums?”, “What a sweet voice”, and “The lyrics are engraved right in my ears”. Here, the original singer Roy Kim also responded. Roy Kim left a comment saying, “I will keep making promises and keep achieving them.” Choo YFeb 17, 2025
TVHwang Dong-joo, ♥ True to Lee Young-ja… Jealousy Explosion at Koo Bon-seung “To the Point of Tears” (Oh Man-chu)Actor Hwang Dong-joo expressed his true feelings toward Lee Young-ja, his ‘30-year ideal type’, with jealousy. He also showed off his popularity by being chosen by Lee Young-ja‘s close friend Kim Sook. On the KBS JOY, KBS 2TV ‘Pursuit of Old Encounters’ (hereafter ‘Omanchu’) broadcast on the 16th, a dinner with a deep conversation through a truth game, and a time to choose to light a candle of fate for someone he likes were depicted. When dinner time came, Hwang Dong-joo cooked kimchi stew with all his heart for Lee Young-ja. Seeing her sweaty efforts, Lee Young-ja helped him cook and even wiped his sweat herself, creating an atmosphere where she was frying sesame seeds. Hwang Dong-joo confessed how nervous he was at the time, saying, “For a moment, my body froze and I felt like I had become a mannequin”. Jang Seo-hee, who was watching this scene, said, “It’s just like a drama,” and was envious, and Kim Sook said, “It‘s totally different from when we eat together.” In the truth game thFeb 17, 2025
TVJi Sang-ryeol, 19+ gag explosion… Woo Hee-jin‘s direct instinct “Confused” (Oh Man-chu)Broadcaster Ji Sang-ryeol‘s adult joke flustered Woo Hee-jin. KBS 2TV’s ‘Pursuit of an Old Meeting’ (hereafter referred to as Oh Man-chu) released on the 16th contained the situation after their first 1:1 date. Ji Sang-ryeol and Woo Hee-jin‘s 1:1 date that was released last week had a natural atmosphere and comfortable time from beginning to end, but the atmosphere suddenly cooled down due to Ji Sang-ryeol’s old man joke at the end of the meal. Ji Sang-ryeol looked at the mushrooms in the fried rice and said, “Do you know what the most obscene plant in the world is?” and said, “Mushrooms.” Woo Hee-jin froze at this joke. Woo Hee-jin returned to her dorm and told Lee Young-ja, Kim Sook, and Jang Seo-hee about the situation, and explained the embarrassment she felt at the time, saying, “He suddenly told a strange joke, an adult joke at the end. I‘m so confused.” Kim Sook tried to take Ji Sang-ryeol’s side by saying, “Comedians‘ jokes are too funny,” and Lee Young-ja said, “If only he hadFeb 17, 2025
TVJonathan → Minnie School Uniform Poster, Welcome, Is this your first time at a foreign language high school? (A foreign language high school you know)JTBC‘s ‘My Secret Terrius’ has released a poster full of high-teen sensibility. The poster released on the 17th features the cast of ‘My Secret Terrius’, who have completed their student vibes with their unique school uniform styles. Although they are of different nationalities, cultures, ages, and fields of activity, the chemistry between the eight classmates of ‘My Secret Terrius’ is anticipated. In the second episode of ‘My Secret Terrius’, which will air on the 18th, their ‘Class President Election’ will be held. While many candidates are appealing for their leadership experience, Minnie, who has thrown her hat into the ring with her many years of experience as a class representative, and Jonathan, who was in charge of the class president and the person in charge of walking the cell phone, engage in a fierce battle to decide who is better. In addition, you can see various stories worthy of a global entertainment special high school, such as the names class presidents are called inFeb 17, 2025
TVSong Ga-in “Sim Soo-bong‘s ‘Tears Come To Me’I Almost Got to Son Tae-jin” (Jeong Hee)Singer Song Ga-in shared the behind-the-scenes story of the creation of her fourth regular album, ‘Gain;Dal’. Song Ga-in appeared on MBC FM4U‘s ‘Kim Shin-young’s Hope Song at Noon’ (hereafter referred to as ‘Noon Hope Song’), which aired at noon on the 17th, and presented a feast for the ears with the behind-the-scenes story of her fourth regular album and a live performance of ‘Asadal’. Song Ga-in, who appeared on ‘Noon Hope Song’, shared how busy she has been since her comeback. Song Ga-in announced the launch of the YouTube entertainment show ‘Paldogain’, which is scheduled to be released in March. Song Ga-in said, “It is content where I travel around the country and pick people who are good at singing and give them gifts. I will introduce you to my new song and even give you lessons,” she said, raising expectations. Song Ga-in shared an anecdote about the naming of the album, saying, “The name of the album, ‘Gain’s Moon,’ is like my song, ‘Seoul’s Moon,’ because I wanted to combineFeb 17, 2025
TVHan Hye-jin “Hwa-sa is a cockroach in the human world” VS Hwa-sa “I feel betrayed” (My Secret Romance 4)Top model Han Hye-jin and singer Hwa Sa‘s unprecedented war of revelations has unfolded. Hwa Sa, Han Hye-jin, and Park Na-rae, who appeared as special guests on the U+ original entertainment show ‘My Secret Terrius 4’, which will be aired at midnight on the 18th (Tuesday), will show off their honest and straightforward chemistry as best friends. On that day’s broadcast, the concern of ‘My boyfriend says he can‘t break up with the woman downstairs who visits his house out of the blue is introduced. It turned out that this was an absurd story of a boyfriend who was afraid of cockroaches asking his girlfriend to catch them for him. Regarding the story, Han Hye-jin mentioned a terrifying true story of cohabiting with a dead cockroach for three days, and even had a TMI talk about a satirical giant cockroach experience and a quiz about the speed of GTX and cockroaches, making everyone laugh. In the midst of all this, Hwa-sa, a ‘cockroach hunter’ who is not afraid of cockroaches, suddenly saiFeb 17, 2025
TV‘Treasure Island’ Author, ‘Money Flower’, and again… “Second work of the revenge trilogy”Writer Lee Myung-hee‘s second revenge drama is coming. The new SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘Treasure Island’ (written by Lee Myung-hee and directed by Jin Chang-gyu) will air for the first time on the 21st. ‘Treasure Island’ will vividly and stormily depict the entangled desires of various characters surrounding the huge treasure island called Daesan Group. ‘Treasure Island’ is the new work of writer Lee Myung-hee, who wrote ‘Money Flower’ in 2017. Stories about money, desire, and revenge are Lee Myung-hee’s specialty. She handles them best and most delicately. Therefore, expectations are high for the story that ‘Treasure Island’ will contain. Writer Lee Myung-hee said about ‘Treasure Island’, “The world of conglomerates and politics, bound together by the concrete of money. The protagonist, who becomes the top servant, ends up losing his life because he falls into the delusion that he is worthy of standing by his masters. The protagonist then realizes the reality that ‘there is no masteFeb 17, 2025
TVJang Ryul ♥ Go Ara ♥ Kang Chan Hee ‘Response’ Feeling of Despair? Who Will Become the Husband? (Chunhwa Romance Story)The bold steps of Princess Go Ara, who sets out to find true love, are drawing attention. Episodes 3 and 4 of the TVING original series ‘Chunhwayeonaedam’ (written by Seo Eun-jung, directed by Lee Kwang-young), which was released on the 13th, presented a deep sense of immersion in the relationship between Princess Hwa-ri (played by Go Ara), who rebelled against the wrong rules and rolled up her sleeves to find her groom, and the candidates for the prince-in-law Choi Hwan (played by Jang Ryul) and Lee Jang-won (played by Kang Chan-hee) who were watching her. After spending a night with Choi Hwan, Hwa-ri began searching for a husband by posting notices everywhere that she would personally select the prince-in-law. Choi Hwan, who was intrigued by Hwa-ri‘s actions, showed up in front of Hwa-ri at random times and extended a hand of seduction in order to fulfill the condition of ‘The one who impresses Princess Hwa-ri’. In addition, Choi Hwan tried to win Hwa-ri’s heart by comforting her, whFeb 17, 2025
TVSeo Jeong-hee “Older divorcee and cancer patient, worst conditions”… Kim Tae-hyun‘s parents, oppositionThe hidden story of Seo Jung-hee ♥ Kim Tae-hyun will be revealed on ‘Joseon‘s Lovers’. On the episode of TV CHOSUN’s ‘Joseon‘s Lovers’ to be aired on the 17th, Seo Jung-hee, who is set to become the ‘Spring Bride’ through remarriage, plans a video call with her prospective in-laws before her small wedding. Seo Jung-hee expressed her excitement, saying, “I want to hear them congratulate me”. However, Seo Jung-hee ♥ Kim Tae-hyun also had hurdles to overcome. Seo Jung-hee carefully revealed her feelings, saying, “I’m a divorcee, a cancer patient, and an older woman... It‘s the worst possible situation. Will they really accept me? I’m worried about that.“ Meanwhile, Kim Tae-hyun said, “My parents and siblings told me, ‘You‘re not young anymore, so you should be alone’...”...and I feel sorry for Jung-hee. The story of how their families strongly opposed their relationship and marriage, saying, “Because of me, I couldn’t accept it even before we met,” piques curiosity. The story of the twistFeb 17, 2025
TVNaver Chijijik·MBC Agreement… Infinite Challenge, High Kick, Na Honsan RevealedMBC‘s representative entertainment programs such as ‘Infinite Challenge’, the sitcom ‘High Kick’ series, and ‘I Live Alone’ can also be viewed on Naver Chijijik. On the 17th, Naver streaming platform Chijijik and MBC announced that they will broadcast four popular entertainment programs including ‘Infinite Challenge’, ‘I Live Alone’, ‘High Kick Through the Roof’ through a recent agreement. Chijijik will create dedicated channels for these programs and provide content through real-time streaming. By opening independent streaming channels for each entertainment program, users can conveniently watch popular MBC entertainment programs whenever they want.Feb 17, 2025