Channel A‘s first episode records ’The Witch‘, green light for highest box office hit on broadcasting station

There was a reason why the production crew and actors were confident that “it will become many people‘s ’life‘s work’.” Channel A‘s new Saturday-Sunday drama ’The Witch‘ announced a brisk start by breaking the broadcasting station’s all-time first broadcast record as soon as it first aired on the 15th. According to Nielsen Korea, a viewership rating research company, on the 16th, the viewership rating for the first episode of ‘The Witch’, which aired the previous day, reached 2.4% nationwide. This viewership rating is the highest rating among the first broadcasts of Channel A‘s dramas. The previous first broadcast viewership rating was ’Show Window: The Queen‘s House’, which started on November 29, 2021 with 2%. ‘The Witch’ analyzed data from its first broadcast and

Actress Kim Sae-ron found dead… Early death of star [Comprehensive]

Actress Kim Sae-ron has passed away. Aged 25. 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 home and reported it. It has been reported that the police are investigating the circumstances of her death, and no signs of external intrusion have been confirmed so far. On the morning of May 18, 2022, Kim Sae-ron was driving after drinking in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, and crashed into a guardrail and a tree several times. Kim Sae-ron later apologized on her SNS, saying, “There is no excuse for this unfortunate incident, and I am disappointed and ashamed of my mistake.” Afterwards, Kim Sae-ron appeared in Netflix‘s ‘Hunting Dogs’, which she had filmed before her drunk driving incident. She also attempted to make a comeback by announcing her appearance in the play ‘Dongchimi’, but she had to step down

[Breaking News] Actress Kim Sae-ron dies… Found dead at home

Actress Kim Sae-ron‘s death has been reported. Aged 25. According to the Seongdong Police Station in Seoul on the 16th, Kim Sae-ron was found collapsed at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul that day. Kim Sae-ron was taken to the hospital after being found, but died. The police are said to be currently investigating the circumstances of Kim Sae-ron’s death. Meanwhile, Kim Sae-ron debuted in the movie ‘The Traveler’ in October 2009, and later made a name for herself by acting with Won Bin in the movie ‘The Man from Nowhere’. In May 2022, Kim Sae-ron was involved in an accident in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, where she crashed into a guardrail, a tree, and a transformer several times while driving under the influence. Afterwards, Kim Sae-ron entered a period of self-reflection, and later appeared in front of viewers through Netflix‘s ‘Hunting Dogs’. She also tried to return to acting by appearing in the play ‘Dongchimi’, but decided to step down due to health reasons. Reporter Choi Yun

Hong Joo-yeon, a stalking victim “I couldn‘t even get on the bus...” (Sadanggui) [TV Check]

KBS announcers mentioned their stalking experiences. On the KBS2 entertainment program ‘The Boss‘s Ears Are Donkey Ears’, which aired on the afternoon of the 16th, Uhm Ji-in told her juniors about a ghost story in the dormitory and said, “I heard that a strange man with a weapon broke into the women’s dormitory before I joined the company. Always be careful.”. Jung Yoon-hye said, “I took a picture of myself and uploaded it to SNS when I went up there with my friends. I got a message saying, ‘You‘re 00, I’ll go now’.”.”. Then she said, “After that, I‘ll upload it on SNS a few days later”. Hong Joo-yeon said, “When I used to commute by bus, there was someone who would wait for me at the bus stop. I couldn’t get on the bus. I got to see what kind of bus it was.”. Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.com

Satire “The Man Who Stole My House Deposit...” Shocking Anecdote (Same Bed, Different Dreams 2)

SBS ‘Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny’ (hereafter ‘Same Bed, Different Dreams 2’) will reveal the truth behind the long-standing conflict between the ‘hell couple’ Jeon Min-ki and Jung Mi-nyeo. First, ‘broadcaster’ Pungja caught attention by appearing as a special MC for ‘Same Bed, Different Dreams 2’ after two years. Pungja revealed himself as a ‘collector of shitty cars’ and said, “I didn‘t know, but there was a time when I transferred trains”, and surprised everyone by revealing a ‘realistic experience& of a transfer relationship”and even a shocking love story, saying, “There was also a man who stole my house deposit”. Nevertheless, he revealed his romantic desires, saying, “My ideal type is a man who can lift me. I don’t even eat small food”. However, while watching the daily life of the Jeon Min-ki ♥ Jung Mi-nyeo couple, she firmly cut ties by saying, “No matter what, I can never meet a man like Jeon Min-ki,” making everyone burst into laughter. On this day, the d

Lee Si-eon “Han Hye-jin can‘t fix her personality” Fact bomb (My Secret Romance 4)

The story of why Han Hye-jin summoned her parents after being bombed by her best friend Lee Si-eon is revealed. The U+ original entertainment show ‘Let‘s Eat Dinner Together 4’, which will be first aired at midnight on the 17th (Mon), will feature a hilarious practical dialect lesson given by Jeolla-do woman Park Na-rae and Gyeongsang-do man Lee Si-eon. When the worries of a Seoul girlfriend who is flustered by her Gyeongsang-do boyfriend’s strong speech were introduced on the scene, Park Na-rae and Lee Si-eon transformed into Jeolla-do and Gyeongsang-do dialect instructors and taught dialect reading methods, creating a different kind of fun. First, Lee Si-eon, a Busan native, said, “In Busan, it‘s strange when young people use the words ‘Boiso’ and ‘Boso’,” raising interest by introducing the generational differences in dialect that clearly differ depending on tone and the essential dialects that locals mainly use. Park Na-rae, who is from Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, then said, “In Jeolla-do

Yoo Jae-suk “What are you doing now?”… Betrayal explodes at Joo Jong-hyuk (Running Man)

On SBS‘s ‘Running Man’, a battle of nerves is expected between families who resemble each other in looks and spirit. In a recent recording, the members who became look-alike families had to take out cash from each other’s check cards and save as much money as possible. During the race, a mission called ‘Find Doppelganger Items’ was held to win more money, and unimaginable look-alike items appeared, causing laughter. Despite it being their first meeting, the scene was filled with laughter at the feast of look-alike items that crossed the line. You can find out what the look-alike items are that resemble not only their looks but also their feelings through the main broadcast. Meanwhile, the ‘One Mind Community Telepathy Quiz’ was held as the final hurdle for the look-alike families to win. It was a simple rule where the family members had to write the same answer with one mind and one heart, but the unexpected questions sent the members into a ‘mental breakdown’. The teamwork of the look

The cafeteria opens on an uninhabited island… Hong Hyun-hee was also surprised by the menu (Thank goodness)

‘It‘s fortunate that you get a good rest’ The cafeteria master turns an uninhabited island into a cafeteria. Episode 36 of the MBC entertainment program ‘It’s fortunate that you get 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 ‘Good Rest’), which will air on the 17th, will depict the story of the 4th branch of a restaurant on an uninhabited island with chef Im Ji-young, Boom, Jeong Ji-so, Park Jun-hyung, Tony Ahn, and Yoon Sung-ho. ‘CEO Ahn Jung-hwan, Kim Dae-ho, Hong Hyun-hee, and Kim Hee-jae will appear in the studio to watch over their restaurant operation. On this day, the cafeteria master opens a cafeteria on an uninhabited island for the workers before the guests arrive. The menu he prepared is the students‘ favorite lunch menu. Kim Hee-jae said, “When that menu came out for lunch, I ate two bowls of rice each,” and Kim Dae-ho said, “I used to fill my plate to the brim with food,” sharing

Why was Noh Jeong-ui called a ‘witch’?

Channel A ‘The Witch’ Why did Noh Jeong-ui come to be called a ‘Witch’? That heartbreakingly lonely story will be broadcast today (the 16th) from her perspective. In Channel A‘s Saturday-Sunday drama ‘The Witch’, which first aired on the 15th, the story of ‘Dong-jin’, a man who tries to break the laws of misfortune surrounding women called witches, and ‘Mi-jeong’, a woman who has become the seed of tragedy and has cut herself off from the world (Noh Jeong-ui), unfolded in a dense manner. The viewership ratings were 2.6% in the metropolitan area and a peak of 3.3%, renewing the highest viewership ratings for a Channel A drama’s first episode ever. (Provided by Nielsen Korea, based on paid broadcasting households) Mi-jeong‘s high school days, seen from Dong-jin’s perspective, were always alone. She ate lunch alone every day in a remote corner of the school, and unlike her friends who would gather in twos and threes on field trip days, there was no one next to her. Strange accidents were

Bae Yong-joon donates 3 billion won to low-income children

News of actor Bae Yong-joon‘s generous donation is becoming a hot topic. Last December, Yonsei Medical Center announced through its newsletter that Bae Yong-joon had donated 3 billion won. Bae Yong-joon said while delivering the donation, “I decided to donate in the hopes that the medical center will continue to develop despite the difficult circumstances in the medical community and grow into an institution that leads future medicine.” He continued, “I sincerely hope that this donation will become the foundation for the medical center’s innovative future and contribute to creating a healthy world for everyone, including low-income youth and infants.” Meanwhile, Bae Yong-joon and Park Soo-jin, who got married in 2015, stopped their entertainment activities and currently reside in Hawaii. They have a son and a daughter.

“This is the first time I‘ve felt this way”… G-Dragon X Kim Soo Hyun, Legendary Combination of 88-Year-Old Workout Buddy (Good Day)

The meeting between G-Dragon and actor Kim Soo Hyun, the prelude to the ’88 Universe’, will be revealed in ‘Good Day’. MBC‘s ‘Good Day (directed by Kim Tae Ho, produced by TEO), which will air for the first time today (Sunday the 16th) at 9:10 PM, is a music project in which G-Dragon completes the song of the year with people from various fields. G-Dragon will take part in the producing himself and present the process of telling the stories of various people through music as a reality show. The preview video of Episode 1 released before the broadcast captures attention as it shows G-Dragon, Jo Se Ho, and Code Kunst driving somewhere. Jo Se Ho gives a hint about the friend he will soon be introducing by saying to G-Dragon, “The friend I’m meeting today is the same age as me, and we worked on a project together. He says he exercises most of the time he has alone.” The main character who has been unveiled is actor Kim Soo Hyun. Kim Soo-hyun greeted G-Dragon and his party with a nervous ex

Ji Sang-ryeol, skin itching symptoms, hospital visit “Itchy elderly people” shock

‘On ‘Mr. House Husband, Ji Sang-ryeol was diagnosed with ‘senile itching’. On the episode of KBS 2TV ’Mr. House Husband Season 2‘ (hereafter ’Mr. House Husband‘) that aired on the 15th, episodes from the daily lives of Park Seo-jin and Ji Sang-ryeol were revealed. Kyung Soo-jin, who appeared as a special MC that day, said in the opening, “I really liked dancing when I was in elementary school” and said that she danced to Sechs Kies‘ dance. However, she soon confessed, “I was a former HOT fan. I really liked Tony Ahn”,“ making everyone laugh. She also drew attention by saying, “Eun Ji-won looks so much like my older brother”. Park Seo-jin went to see a new house built in the heart of Sacheon City with his family. Park Seo-jin, who bought a house close to the hospital, police station, and convenient facilities for his parents, put his heart and soul into everything from the design to the construction, taking care of everything himself. The family expressed their excitement at the unveili

Lee Min-ho, Gong Hyo-jin Marriage Registration Event (Ask the Stars) [TV Comprehensive]

Lee Min-ho and Gong Hyo-jin filled the emptiness in each other‘s hearts. In episode 13 of the tvN weekend drama ‘Ask the Stars’ (written by Seo Sook-hyang, directed by Park Shin-woo, planned by Studio Dragon, produced by Keyeast, and MYM Entertainment) that aired yesterday (15th), the dinosaur (played by Lee Min-ho) made viewers’ hearts flutter as he held a surprise event to become the real family of Eve Kim (played by Gong Hyo-jin), who had always been lonely. Right before the Seoul Ground Control Center found out that he had attempted artificial insemination in secret from space, the dinosaur was barely able to escape the crisis with the help of Kang Kang-soo (played by Oh Jung-se). If it was revealed that the MZ Group was behind the artificial insemination mission, Go-eun Choi (played by Han Ji-eun) would not be safe either. Kang Kang-soo, who wanted to protect Go-eun Choi, took the side of his rival Go-eun and helped cover up the situation. The dinosaur, who came out of the ground

Choo Young-woo, who succeeded in ‘consecutive box office hits’, the fatal charm of the trend [Photoshoot]

Actor Choo Young-woo has graced the cover of his first fashion magazine since his debut. Fashion magazine ‘Harper‘s Bazaar’ revealed three covers for the March 2025 issue featuring Choo Young-woo on the 14th. With the theme of ‘New Era, New Man’, Choo Young-woo conveyed a rebellious charm that had not been seen in his recent works. He combined sophistication with a formal suit and a deadly aura with a bold unbuttoned shirt. In particular, it is said that Choo Young-woo took on the outdoor shoot with a professional attitude even in sub-zero weather on the day of the cover shoot, drawing endless admiration from the on-site staff. An interview was also conducted along with the cover shoot. About his rise as a ‘rising star’ with the back-to-back hits of JTBC’s ‘Madame Ok‘ and Netflix’s series ‘Trauma Center’, Choo Young-woo said, “Not much has changed, but I think I have to work with that much more responsibility. “I think I should do better in the future because so many people have given

Kim Jun-ho, ”I‘ve reflected a lot. I’m a loser“ Self-slap (Dokbak Tour 3) [TV Comprehensive]

The ‘Dokbakz’ showed off their ‘amazing chemistry’ at the Sphinx Temple in Egypt. On the 25th episode of ‘Nidonnaesan Dokbak Tour 3’ (jointly produced by Channel S, SK Broadband, K-star, and NXT) that aired on the 15th, Kim Dae-hee x Kim Jun-ho x Jang Dong-min x Yoo Se-yoon x Hong In-gyu enjoyed the pyramid and Sphinx tour, which was at the top of their Egypt travel ‘bucket list’, and also had an interesting time viewing ancient Egyptian relics at the Cairo National Museum. On this day, the ‘Dokbakz’ changed into traditional Egyptian attire, met a local guide, and began the long-awaited pyramid tour. Jang Dong-min, who saw the magnificent pyramid with his own eyes, exclaimed, “Of all the things we‘ve seen on our ‘Dokbak Tour’, this is by far the most amazing thing. ”Right after, they heard an explanation about the incredible technology and history behind the pyramid, and entered the caves inside. The narrow and winding entrance road confused the ’Doks‘, but they went all the way to the

‘Jun Hyun-moo and May Marriage Rumors’ Hong Joo-yeon‘s Ambition “I Want to Be the Best Icon of the Year”

‘The Boss‘s Ears Are Donkey Ears’ Anchor Hong Joo-yeon is capturing attention with her New Year’s wish for 2025 and her overnight mukbang that surpasses Ha Jung-woo. The episode of ‘The Boss‘s Ears Are Donkey Ears’ (directed by Ahn Sang-eun/hereafter ‘Sadang-gwi’), which airs on KBS 2TV at 4:40 PM today (16th), will feature the overnight shift work of the four announcers: Uhm Ji-in, Hong Joo-yeon, Jung Eun-hye, and Heo Yu-won. After taking a breather after finishing the midnight news, Uhm Ji-in prepares a late-night snack to satisfy her early morning hunger. Among the various menus such as mala-tang and tteokbokki, the menu chosen by Uhm Ji-in is the biggest enemy of dieting, cup ramen. Here, Jeon Hyun-moo recalls his days as an announcer, saying, “If you look under that chair over there, there will be cup ramen piled up,” and Uhm Ji-in says, “I don’t have money anymore, so there can’t be cup ramen piled up there,” and buys a late-night snack with her personal card. On this day, Hong J

Park Jin-young X Noh Jung-ui, the combination was right… ‘Witch’ Channel A‘s highest viewership ratings ever [TV Comprehensive]

Channel A‘s ‘The Witch’ has started off smoothly with overwhelming immersion from its first episode. Channel A’s Saturday-Sunday drama ‘The Witch’, which first aired on the 15th, interestingly portrayed Dong-jin‘s (Park Jin-young) data mining, while delicately unraveling the process through which he decides to use it to break the law of death that follows Mi-jung (Noh Jeong-ui). The viewership ratings on the day were 2.6% in the metropolitan area and a peak of 3.3%, recording the highest viewership ratings for a Channel A drama for its first episode ever, signaling a pleasant start. (Provided by Nielsen Korea, based on paid broadcasting households) In particular, the special appearances of Joo Ji-hoon, Yoon Park, Kim Hye-ok, and Hyun Bong-sik, who shined in the first episode, added to the pleasant fun. Above all, director Kim Tae-gyun’s sensational directing, which filled the beauty of blank space with overwhelming immersion, and Park Jin-young and Noh Jeong-ui‘s solid acting, which ex

Jijo, below average male hormone levels ‘Shock’→Park Hae-mi, to son “Are you crazy?” [TV Comprehensive]

In ‘I‘m All Grown Up But I’m Not Going Out’, Ji-jo was shocked by the results of her male hormone test. In episode 5 of ‘I‘m All Grown Up But I’m Not Going Out’, which aired on the 15th on MBC Every 1 and MBN, Ji-jo, who unexpectedly received a male hormone test, and Hwang Sung-jae, who continued to bicker with Park Hae-mi even after moving to a new house with a view of the Han River, were depicted. On this day, Ji-jo visited the urology department with her father for a test and suddenly received a male hormone test and sperm test. Ji-jo, who had shown great confidence before receiving the test, appeared nervous after the test was over, saying, “It‘s like receiving a report card.” Ji-jo finally met the doctor in charge. Before telling him the results of the male hormone test, the doctor made Ji-jo nervous by saying, “It can represent masculinity and can be directly connected to sexual function.” Afterwards, the doctor said, “Your male hormone level was 3.85. “It’s not abnormal, but it’

Han Sang-jin reveals, “My entertainment show appearance fee was cut in half because of Kang Ho-dong.”

Actor Han Sang-jin showed off his entertainment sense through ‘Knowing Brothers’. On the 15th, Han Sang-jin appeared on JTBC‘s ’Knowing Brothers‘ with the lead actors of the movie ’Sunny Day‘, which is scheduled to be released on the 19th. On that day’s broadcast, Han Sang-jin, who stood at the podium, greeted everyone happily by saying, “I‘m still an awkward actor Han Sang-jin when I appear on entertainment shows.” At this time, Lee Soo-geun dissed Han Sang-jin’s face, which turned pale with tension, saying, “Did Sang-jin do it?”, and Han Sang-jin got angry and shouted at Choi Daniel and Jung Hye-in, saying, “Don‘t be pushed around by the momentum,” which made everyone laugh from the start. Han Sang-jin, who confessed, “I wanted to meet Kang Ho-dong the most on ’Knowing Brothers‘,” said, “There was a time when I got an offer from a variety show that Kang Ho-dong was considering. I lowered my appearance fee because I wanted to film with him, but Kang Ho-dong said that his appearance fe

Lee Yeon-hee‘s drastic transformation after returning 5 months after giving birth → Successful Chungju man “From monthly rent to owning” (Full story) [TV comprehensive]

‘Point of Omniscient Interfere’ revealed the captivating daily lives of actress Lee Yeon-hee and the Chungju man, a ‘celebrity civil servant’ who was promoted to team leader. Episode 334 of the MBC entertainment program ‘Point of Omniscient Interfere’ (planned by Kang Young-sun / directed by Kim Yoon-jip, Jeon Jae-wook, Lee Kyung-soon, Jeong Dong-sik, Lee Da-woon / written by Yeo Hyeon-jeon / hereinafter referred to as ‘Point of Omniscient Interfere’) that aired on the 15th (yesterday) depicted actress Lee Yeon-hee going on her first entertainment outing after giving birth, along with her two reliable managers(?) and Chungju man Kim Sun-tae, the team leader. In that day‘s broadcast, Lee Yeon-hee started her day with a refreshing morning walk and then headed to the personal training shop. She then revealed Lee Yeon-hee’s special management secret, which she has been doing consistently up until two weeks before giving birth. He started ‘functional training’ to balance his entire body and