Blackpink Rosé‘s Appearance on ‘You Quiz’, Discussion of Cancellation… Aftermath of Martial Law

The entertainment industry is reeling from the aftershocks of President Yoon Seok-yeol‘s declaration and lifting of martial law in the middle of the night. In this situation, attention is focused on whether tvN’s ‘You Quiz on the Block’ (abbreviated as ‘You Quiz’) will air. Originally, ‘You Quiz’ was scheduled to feature Blackpink‘s Rosé, who swept the music charts with ‘APT.’, on the broadcast on the 4th. However, it is unclear whether Rosé’s appearance will air. This is due to the declaration and lifting of martial law that occurred between the night of the 3rd and the early morning of the 4th. With some entertainment events being canceled and broadcast schedules suddenly changing, ‘You Quiz’ is currently discussing whether to cancel the broadcast. Regarding this, tvN is refraining from making specific decisions regarding the schedule. It seems that a final decision on whether to broadcast was made after internal discussions. In the meantime, President Yoon Seok-yeol declared martial

Kim Jong-min, about to marry ‘♥11 years younger’, mentions 2nd child? (Groom class)

In ‘Groom Class’, Kim Jong-min confesses his ‘real concerns’ to Shim Jin-hwa and Kim Ga-yeon ahead of his wedding. Episode 142 of ‘These Days Men‘s Life - Groom Class’ (hereafter ‘Groom Class’)’, which airs on Channel A at 9:30 PM today (the 4th), shows Kim Jong-min taking a cooking lesson with ‘Dating Department Heads’ Shim Jin-hwa and Kim Ga-yeon in order to fulfill his bucket list item of ‘prepare a birthday meal for his girlfriend’. Kim Jong-min, who previously declared that he wants to marry his girlfriend ‘Hiwoong’, boasts on this day, saying, “I recently got a birthday meal from my girlfriend”. He then says, “I want to prepare food for my girlfriend’s birthday too” and goes to see Shim Jin-hwa and Kim Ga-yeon. Shim Jin-hwa warmly welcomed Kim Jong-min and said, “I also learned cooking from teacher Kim Ga-yeon right after I got married. When you first learn, you should learn from a good person.” Before starting to cook, Kim Jong-min said, “I have a few questions,” and said, “Is i

Nana, Chae Jong-seok kissing and leaning on each other… Feeling like a loving couple [DA★]

Singer and actress Nana revealed photos of herself being affectionate with model Chae Jong-seok. On the 3rd, Nana revealed photos and a video on her SNS with the caption, “#ThatsRight #Baek Ji-young #Chae Jong-seok”. In the revealed photos, Nana and Chae Jong-seok are seen striking affectionate poses, just like a couple. In particular, the photos revealed by Nana include Nana leaning on Chae Jong-seok‘s upper body and kissing him, drawing attention. Meanwhile, Nana and Chae Jong-seok worked together in the music video for Baek Ji-young’s new song ‘ThatsRight’. Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.com

‘My Joking’ Lee Byung-hun, MJ♥BH Lee Min-jung Custom Coffee Truck Gift

The actors of ‘Okay, Let‘s Get a Divorce’ are attracting attention by responding to the support sent by Lee Byung-hun. The production company Victory Contents released photos of a coffee and snack truck that actor Lee Byung-hun sent to the filming set through their official SNS on the 4th. The affectionate phrases written on the coffee truck sent by Lee Byung-hun such as “MJ♥BH”, “Warm your bodies with a warm drink in this cold winter and film!”, “We wish you a safe filming of ‘Okay, Let’s Get a Divorce”, along with a photo of Lee Min-jung are drawing attention. It has been reported that Lee Byung-hun personally prepared the coffee and snack truck for his wife Lee Min-jung and his fellow actors who were filming on a cold winter day. Lee Min-jung, Kim Ji-seok, Lee Hyun-jin, Wang Bit-na, and Lee Jin-yi responded to Lee Byung-hun‘s surprise gift with a friendly certification shot, adding to the warmth. The new drama ‘Yes, Let’s Get a Divorce’ (directed by Joo Sung-woo, written by Hwang Ji

‘Radio Star’ Cancelled Today (4th) “‘News Special’ Programming” [Official]

MBC entertainment program ‘Radio Star’ will be canceled. It is presumed that the cancellation is due to the ‘MBC News Special’ scheduling due to the declaration of martial law. On the 4th, ‘Radio Star’ said, “MBC ‘Radio Star’, which was scheduled to air today (Wednesday the 4th) at 10:30 PM, will be canceled due to the ‘MBC News Special’ scheduling.” They added, “We ask for the viewers‘ understanding.’ Meanwhile, ‘Radio Star’ that day was scheduled to feature a ‘My 2nd Act: Clear’ special featuring Choo Shin-soo, Ku Hye-sun, Kwak Si-yang, and Yoon Nam-no.‘Radio Star’ airs every Wednesday at 10:30 PM. Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.com

Park Ho-san “Martial law declaration and lifting, the number of citizens has increased and decreased… Responsibility is greater” [Full text]

Actor Park Ho-san mentioned the situation of President Yoon Seok-yeol declaring and lifting martial law. On the 4th, Park Ho-san wrote on his Instagram account, “Pro-North Korea, anti-state forces… . Pro-North Korea… . Even the homeless people at Seoul Station know. What is North Korea like? Who is chasing them?” and “I couldn’t sleep last night because it felt like I was riding a time machine in the 1980s when people would accuse those in power of being pro-North Korea. I thought, ‘Time seems to have gone back, but why am I not getting younger?’ and looked in the mirror.” Park Ho-san wrote, “I think the responsibility for turning the entire country and its citizens upside down is too great to just pass it off as a happening. Martial law… . A proclamation… . Well… Anyway. I couldn’t sleep because I was excited for my first performance today. P.S. Those who went to bed early yesterday are winners.” President Yoon Seok-yeol declared martial law at 10:23 p.m. on the 3rd. Afterwards, the N

Hwang Dong-joo♥Lee Young-ja, 20 years of unrequited love come true… Appearance on a dating variety show (Oh Man-chu)

Actor Hwang Dong-joo will be appearing on a dating variety show. Hwang Dong-joo will be appearing on KBS joy‘s new variety show ‘Old Encounter Pursuit (hereafter referred to as Ohmanchu)’, which will be aired for the first time in January next year. ‘Ohmanchu’ is a program in which people who have been colleagues for a long time go on a trip to discover each other’s charms as a member of the opposite sex, with the motto ‘Rewatching Dead Relationships’. The news that Hwang Dong-joo, Lee Young-ja, Kim Sook, Jang Seo-hee, Woo Hee-jin, Ji Sang-ryeol, Koo Bon-seung, and Lee Jae-hwang will be appearing has garnered attention from viewers. In particular, Hwang Dong-joo has confessed on several broadcasts in the past that “I have thought of Lee Young-ja as my ideal type for over 20 years”, so attention is being paid to the relationship between Hwang Dong-joo and Lee Young-ja. Expectations are high for the chemistry Hwang Dong-joo will show with Lee Young-ja as she goes on a blind date with her

Shin Yoon-seung♥Jo Soo-yeon, confirmed wedding next May… stark differences in stance

The hottest comedian couple, Shin Yoon-seung and Jo Soo-yeon, have revealed their stance on the rumors of their marriage next May. Recently, a video titled, ‘1100th Episode Commemoration. Ask GagCon Anything!’ was posted on KBS2‘s ‘Gag Concert’ official YouTube. The comedians answered viewers’ questions to mark the 1100th episode of ‘GagCon’. First, when asked who the current real power behind ‘GagCon’ is, the comedians all answered, “Shin Yoon-seung”, and Jo Soo-yeon herself admitted, “You‘re watching me right now.” The ‘Shin Yoon-seung and Jo Soo-yeon couple” was chosen as the most popular comedians. Then, when asked, “Do you feel anything like emotions for Jo Soo-yeon?, Shin Yoon-seung answered, “A lot. Anger, resentment. I feel a lot of those things,“ making everyone laugh. Then, “Are you really dating? The question, “Are you sure you’re getting married next May?” followed. Jo Soo-yeon said, “I’m thinking about getting married next May. I’m seeing Shin Yoon-seung and I have good fe

Lee Yi-kyung♥Jo Soo-min ‘Marry YOU’ Good overseas response

Channel A‘s weekend drama ‘Marry You’ (written by Lina, directed by Hwang Kyung-sung) is receiving positive responses overseas. ‘Marry You’ is a comedic family drama about a couple matching between single and married couples, about ‘Jung Ha-na’, a civil servant who believes in marriage, and her struggle to get the island bachelor ‘Bong Cheol-hee’ married in order to escape the marriage fraud team. The chemistry between Lee Yi-kyung (as Bong Cheol-hee) and Jo Soo-min (as Jeong Ha-na) is creating great synergy. Through the OTT platform, it is meeting global K-drama fans by providing services in over 75 countries, from Asia including Japan and Taiwan to the Americas, Europe, and Oceania. In particular, according to the American K-content platform ‘KOCOWA’, ‘Marry You’ has been ranked first on the daily rankings since its first broadcast and has maintained the top spot up until the most recently aired episode, which is interpreted as an extraordinary sign of global success. ‘Marry You’ is

Kim Yong-gun X Kim Gu-ra → Baek Jong-won X Ahn Sung-jae Transformation?… Kimchi Blind Test (Dad is a Flower Middle-aged Man)

‘Middle-aged Dad, Mr. Kim Yong-gun and Mr. Kim Gu-ra will make a surprise transformation into ‘Black and White Chef’ Ahn Sung-jae and Baek Jong-won. Episode 31 of ‘Middle-aged Dad, Mr. Kim, which will air on Channel A on the afternoon of the 5th, will reveal the second part of the scene where the ‘Flower Daddy Union’ Kim Yong-gun, Kim Gu-ra, Shin Sung-woo, Kim Won-joon, Shin Hyun-joon, Kim Beom-soo and their seven children hold a ‘Kimjang Feast’ at Shin Hyun-joon‘s house. On this day, the family, who finished making kimchi under the direction of ‘Kimjang Master’ Shin Sung-woo, immediately engage in a ‘Kimchi Competition’ at the suggestion of the youngest member Kim Won-joon, who says, “Let’s make our own kimchi with the remaining kimchi seasoning.” Immediately after, Kim Won-jun starts making ‘Bok-gyeong-chae kimchi’ that his mother often made for him when he was young, and the Kim Beom-soo-Shin Hyun-jun joint team sets out to make ‘Shine Muscat water kimchi’ with their children. Shin

Entertainment industry almost came to a halt due to martial law declaration… aftershocks still ongoing [Comprehensive]

The entertainment industry is also in shock after President Yoon Seok-yeol declared and lifted martial law in the middle of the night. The sudden declaration of martial law caused a panic among those who were planning events and schedules. President Yoon Seok-yeol declared martial law at 10:23 PM on the 3rd. After that, the National Assembly passed the resolution to lift martial law with the unanimous approval of all 190 members present at around 1 AM on the 4th. President Yoon Seok-yeol lifted martial law at around 4:30 AM on the same day, about 6 hours after the declaration of martial law. The entertainment industry was also shocked during those tense 6 hours. Those who had immediate schedules had to use the midnight contact network to keep an eye on the situation in order to proceed with events and other matters. In fact, the interview with actress Seo Hyun-jin scheduled for the 4th was canceled due to the declaration and lifting of martial law. This is because the political situati

Yoon Se-ah, “Ex-boyfriend, obsessed… Had a hard time breaking up” (because I‘m single) [TV Comprehensive]

‘Because I‘m Solo’ captivated viewers with the honest solo life of Myung Se-bin and Yoon Se-ah. Episode 6 of the SBS Plus·E Channel jointly produced entertainment show ‘Because I’m Solo’, which aired on the 3rd, showed Myung Se-bin going on her first solo trip to Yangyang, Gangwon-do. In addition, Yoon Se-ah visited singer and painter Solbi (Kwon Ji-an) to learn how to draw, which had been her childhood dream, and completed a passionate finger painting piece with the theme of ‘love’, making people laugh and sympathize at the same time. Viewers also sent enthusiastic support to the two ‘solo sisters‘ unadorned charm and honest story. Also, ‘Because I’m Solo’ proved its hot popularity by rising to the top 10 on OTT and decorating the main page of entertainment news on portal sites. Myeong Se-bin, who challenged her first solo trip in her life, bravely drove a camper van alone to Yangyang, Gangwon-do, the complete opposite of her princess-like and delicate image. Upon arriving at the camp

‘Single’ Hwang Jung-eum “You need money to sue…” Cheerful and refreshing

‘Single’ Hwang Jung-eum talked about the importance of money and acted cute. On the SBS Plus, E Channel entertainment program ‘Because I‘m Solo’ that aired on the afternoon of the 3rd, actress Myung Se-bin went camping with her best friend Kang Rae-yeon and recalled the difficult times she had after her divorce, confessing her financial difficulties. Fellow actors Chae Rim and Hwang Jung-eum sympathized strongly with this. Chae Rim said, “I’ve been working since I was very young. I‘ve always lived by earning my own money, but I’ve never lived off of other people‘s money. But I got scared when I had a child. I didn’t have much of a sense of finance. I used to think, ‘I‘ll just earn money,’, but I realized that I need to have a steady income.” MC Hwang Jung-eum understood her feelings and surprised everyone by confessing, “A few days ago, I sold a used hat. I went out myself.” MC Shin Dong-yup joked, “Did the buyer say, ‘Okay, add it to the lawsuit?’” and made everyone laugh. Afterwards,

Youngho “I was touched” Crying → Water tap Kwangsoo, serial tears (I‘m solo)

‘I am SOLO’ 23rd generation Youngho and Kwangsoo are previewing Solo Nara 23rd block ‘Sea of Tears’. On the real dating program ‘I am SOLO’ that will air on ENA and SBS Plus at 10:30 PM on the 4th (today), a super-special plot twist will be depicted where Youngho and Kwangsoo shed tears in relay. Previously, ‘Extra-large F (MBTI emotional type) human’ Kwangsoo shed tears twice in front of ‘1 pick’ Oksoon, and was crowned ‘Tear Boy’. At the time, he received ‘0 votes’ and awakened, and went on a date with Oksoon, but he suddenly became overcome with emotion and cried twice. However, on this day, while talking to Youngho in the men‘s dorm, he bursts into tears again at Youngho’s words as ‘bear man’ and ends up shedding tears. The crying incident started when Gwang-soo asked Young-ho, a graduate of S University, “If I were born again, I would want to go to S University.” When Young-ho asked, “Why?” to find out Gwang-soo‘s true feelings, Gwang-soo honestly confessed his worries that he had

Park Won-sook, what happened? Appealing to pain during filming → Went to wheelchair (Let‘s live together)

KBS2‘s ‘Let’s Live Together with Park Won-sook’ Park Won-sook complained of pain during filming. Namgung Ok-bun and Won Mi-yeon perfectly adapted to Seoul life and heralded sisterly chemistry, while the youngest Mi-yeon prepares breakfast before a full-scale Seoul exploration. Mi-yeon sheds tears as she recalls the taste of kimchi her late mother made. The sisters, reminiscing about the old days, take a walk along Bukchon Gyedong-gil, where the traditional beauty of Hanok is combined with youthful sensibility. They visit a restaurant that has been in business for decades, selling old props that are hard to find these days, and savor nostalgic snacks while enjoying the streets of Bukchon. The sisters visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, which is beautiful with autumn foliage, to welcome fall. With Namgung Ok-bun‘s commentary as ‘Palace Doctor’, they tour the dazzling sights from Gwanghwamun Woldae to Geunjeongjeon, Gyeonghoeru, and Hyangwonjeong, feeling the autumn atmosphere of Gyeongbokgung Pa

Park Bo-young, trapped in an elevator, meets a mysterious man? (Lighting Store)

Disney+ original series ‘The Lighting Store’ is premiering today (the 4th) with episodes 1-4, and has released a teaser still from episode 4 that stimulates curiosity about the story. ‘The Lighting Store’ will finally meet viewers around the world. Episodes 1-4, which will be released today (Wednesday the 4th), will tell the story of the ‘Lighting Store’, the boundary between life and death, and the mysterious characters who visit it, and will contain an exciting story from the very beginning. The overwhelming presence of ‘Won-young’ (Ju Ji-hoon), the owner of ‘The Lighting Store’, as well as the intense, tense acting of ‘Young-ji’ (Park Bo-young), ‘Hyun-min’ (Uhm Tae-goo), ‘Seon-hae’ (Kim Min-ha), and ‘Hyun-joo’ (Shin Eun-soo), who become embroiled in strange events at some point. Here, many characters whose identities have not yet been revealed will appear, which is expected to increase the dramatic immersion. The released stills of Episode 4 capture the strangeness of the ‘Lighting

Jinyoung, producer activity in crisis… Mental breakdown due to disappearance of girl group center (Suspicious Girl)

Actor Jin Young showed off his perfect chemistry with Jung Ji So. The new KBS2 Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘Suspicious Girl’ (directed by Park Yong Soon/written by Heo Seung Min), scheduled to premiere on the 18th (Wednesday), is a romantic music growth drama about Oh Mal Soon, a grandmother in her seventies, who suddenly turns into a twenty-year-old Oh Du Ri and enjoys her shining heyday as she challenges herself to become a singer once again to fulfill the dream she couldn‘t fulfill in her youth. ‘Suspicious Girl’, a remake of the movie of the same name, is garnering much attention from potential viewers with its expanded characters and storyline compared to the original. In the drama, Jin Young plays Daniel Han, the leader of the former popular idol group Ignis and the current executive producer of Eunice Entertainment. While planning his last project, a girl group project, he discovers Emily (played by Jung Ji So), a trainee with a unique sensibility, and selects her as the group’s ce

Ku Hye-sun confesses, “I got a crush on a college student… I’m worried about that friend’s mother”

Actress Ku Hye-sun, appearing on ‘Radio Star’, honestly confesses that she once got hit on by a college student. Today‘s (4th) broadcast of MBC ‘Radio Star’ (planned by Kang Young-sun/directed by Kim Myung-yeop and Hwang Yoon-sang) will be decorated with a special episode of ‘My Second Act is Clear’, starring Choo Shin-soo, Ku Hye-sun, Kwak Si-yang, and Yoon Nam-no. Ku Hye-sun rose to stardom after appearing as Geum Jan-di in the then-most popular drama ‘Boys Over Flowers’. She has also shown off her versatility in painting, music, and writing, and has held exhibitions, released music, and published books. On this day, Ku Hye-sun received applause from everyone when she announced that she had graduated at the top of her class with a bachelor’s degree in film from Sungkyunkwan University after 13 years. She then caught everyone‘s attention by revealing the innovative ‘Hair Roll’ that she had been granted a patent for in order to meet the graduation requirements. Also, when asked if she

Na Young-hee and Choi Jong-hwan, their relationship is in crisis due to their daughter‘s disappearance (Cinderella Game) [TV Comprehensive]

There is a rift in the relationship between Na Young-hee and Choi Jong-hwan. In the third episode of KBS2‘s daily drama ‘Cinderella Game’ (directed by Lee Hyun-kyung / written by Oh Sang-hee) aired today (the 4th), Shin Yeo-jin (played by Na Young-hee) and Yoon Sung-ho (played by Choi Jong-hwan) frantically search for Yoon Yoo-jin (played by Lee So-yoon) who suddenly disappeared one day. Earlier, Yeo-jin’s daughter Yoo-jin went missing while on a trip with her father, Sung-ho, and cousin, Yoon Se-young (played by Yoo Ha-yeon). Yeo-jin is shocked when she hears the news and tries everything she can to find her daughter with Sung-ho, but their efforts are in vain as they fail to find Yoo-jin. In particular, Sung-ho‘s extremely contrasting reactions, as he maintains an indifferent expression while Yeo-jin is filled with anger, draw attention. Yeo-jin, who has fallen into despair due to the terrible incident of her only daughter disappearing, hears tragic news from Sung-ho. Yeo-jin is furi

Smart-eyed Jeong Geon-ju ♥ Smart-eyed Choi Hee-jin, Overcoming Breakup and New Love (Just Around the Corner) [TV Comprehensive]

‘Drama Special 2024’ The fourth one-act drama ‘Turning the Corner’ proved the true value of a melodrama with emotional directing, a lyrical script, and the actors‘ passionate performances. On the KBS2 ‘Turning the Corner: Drama Special 2024’ (directed by Lee Hae-woo, written by Seok Yeon-hwa) aired on the 3rd, the happy ending of Won Seo-hoo (played by Jung Gun-joo), a man from the Road View filming team with a keen eye for direction, and Seong Eun-ha (played by Choi Hee-jin), a pharmacist who doesn’t know her way around, overcoming the pain of separation and starting a new love made viewers excited. ‘Turning the Corner’ opened with Eun-ha struggling to find her father Ho-gil (played by Park Yoon-hee) who disappeared one morning, leaving behind only a letter. While checking out the Road View near her father‘s business partner, she discovered a man who looked like Ho-gil. Even though it was covered with a mosaic, it was exactly like my father, from his physique to his standing posture.