‘Ransom 150 times ↑’ Kim Dae-ho, how much is the contract deposit? “Pay off all loans” (Na Rae-sik)[Comprehensive]
TVJang Sung-kyu, Seo Hyun, and Moon Sang-min, co-MCs of ‘2024 KBS Drama Awards’Broadcaster Jang Sung-kyu and actors Seohyun and Moon Sang-min will be teaming up as MCs for the ‘2024 KBS Drama Awards’. KBS said, “Jang Sung-kyu, Seohyun, and Moon Sang-min have been confirmed as MCs for the ‘2024 KBS Drama Awards’, which will air on Tuesday, December 31 at 7:50 PM.” First, Jang Sung-kyu will be MCing for the second consecutive year. With his neat hosting skills and cheerful talking, he has established himself as a popular broadcaster and is expected to take center stage at the Drama Awards with his signature sophistication. Seohyun is expected to play the role of a source of energy for the awards ceremony based on her experience in various fields. Seohyun has previously confirmed her appearance in the new KBS drama ‘I Took the First Night of the Male Lead’, which is scheduled to air in 2025, drawing a heated response from drama fans. Attention is also focused on the activities of ‘popular actor’ Moon Sang-min. He is also expected to show a different presence at theDec 03, 2024
TV‘Pookdahaeng’ Cheong Wa Dae Chef Appears… Unprecedented Cooking Feast [TV Comprehensive]The Blue House chef appeared on ‘Thanks for the Rest’ and captured attention with a culinary feast of the highest order. Episode 28 of the MBC entertainment program ‘Thanks for the Rest’ (directed by Kim Myung-jin, Shin Hyun-bin, Lee Jun-beom, Kim Ki-ho / written by Kwon Jeong-hee / hereinafter ‘Thanks for the Rest’) that aired on the 2nd depicted CEO Ahn Jung-hwan, Kim Sung-joo, Jung Hyung-don, Kim Yong-man, Kim Nam-il, Park Sung-kwang, and ‘Blue House Chef’ Chef Cheon Sang-hyun running a 0.5-star deserted island. According to Nielsen Korea, a viewership rating research agency, the broadcast that day recorded a viewership rating of 5.8% nationwide, taking first place among all entertainment programs aired on Mondays. The 2049 viewership rating also showed the highest figure among Monday entertainment programs, maintaining its position as the strongest Monday entertainment program. On this day, on a ship sailing through the rough seas, “As soon as you open your eyes in the morning, boaDec 03, 2024
TV‘Hwang Shin-hye‘s daughter’ Lee Jin-i, fateful meeting with Kim Ji-seok? (Yes, let’s get a divorce)Actress Lee Jin-yi will be starring in the new drama ‘Okay, Let‘s Get a Divorce’. The new drama ‘Okay, Let’s Get a Divorce’ (directed by Joo Sung-woo, written by Hwang Ji-eon) is about a couple who run a wedding dress shop and go through a real divorce experience in order to put an end to their exhausting marriage. Lee Jin-yi plays the role of MZ photographer Ahn Hee-joo. As the only daughter of a wealthy family, Hee-joo, who has everything, experiences a turning point in her life when she meets Ji-won Ho (played by Kim Ji-seok) by chance eight years ago in Milan. Hee-joo, who meets Won-ho again as if by fate, is overcome by strange emotions. Attention is focused on what kind of unconventional development Lee Jin-yi will lead when she meets Kim Ji-seok. Lee Jin-yi has captured the attention of viewers with her stable acting in dramas such as ‘Mental Coach Jegal-gil’, ‘Drama Stage - The History of Upright Walking’, and ‘Mystery Freshman’. He shows a new face by trying variations in eachDec 03, 2024
TVPark Na-rae, “My heart aches” at the belated news of her precious younger sister’s deathComedian Park Na-rae delivered a belated greeting, saying that her precious younger sibling had passed away. Park Na-rae began her post on her SNS on the 2nd by saying, “As I write this, my heart aches and I don’t know what to say or how to say it,” adding, “My precious younger sibling and colleague Hye-baek passed away on October 4th. She didn’t say anything until now, but I heard that she was in a lot of pain.” Park Na-rae continued, “I only heard the news two months later and went to say my final goodbyes. I think there are many people who had a connection with Hye-baek and many who, like me, have not heard the news yet.” Finally, Park Na-rae added, “I ask that you each say hello from your heart so that her final journey can be a happy one.” ●Full text of Park Na-rae’s SNS post Hello. This is Park Na-rae. As I write this, my heart aches at the thought of what to say and how to say it. My precious younger sibling and colleague, Hye-baek, passed away on October 4th. I didn‘t say anythDec 03, 2024
TVBXB Ha Min → Kim Ji-oh ‘Heart Stain’, Script Reading Scene CapturedThe passionate script reading scene of the BL drama ‘Heart Stain’ has been revealed, drawing attention. The hot webtoon ‘Heart Stain (directed by Hana / written by Yoon Ina / original work by AG / produced by Oak Company)’ is set to be produced as a drama in the first half of next year, and on the 2nd, a cut from the script reading was released through the official SNS. The new BL drama ‘Heart Stain’, produced by Oak Company, is a youth romance drama depicting a love triangle between Park Do-ha (Ha Min), who likes Yoon Woo-hyun (Kim Ji-oh), who has a crush on her homeroom teacher (Kang Yeon-jae), and these three. ‘Heart Stain’, which already gained global popularity with its solid original work, drew high attention from the casting stage with its array of attractive characters, and aroused fans‘ expectations with the perfect casting of BXB Ha Min, actors Kim Ji-oh and Kang Yeon-jae. The released cut from the scene includes Ha Min as Do-ha, Kim Ji-oh as Woo-hyun, Kang Yeon-jae as homeroDec 03, 2024
TVSurprised by a Gambling Master, Caught at a Gambling Table… What’s the Plan This Time (Lee Han-shin)Go Soo transforms into a ‘Tazza’. tvN‘s Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Parole Judge Lee Han-shin’ (directed by Yoon Sang-ho, written by Park Chi-hyung) is a work that contains the thrilling and ironclad defense of lawyer Lee Han-shin (played by Go Soo) who becomes the final judge and ‘Parole Judge’ of prisoners. Lee Han-shin’s activities as he blocks those who try to get out of prison using money and power without paying the full price for their crimes using outrageous methods are attracting attention. Above all, Lee Han-shin‘s unique ideas that ordinary people do not understand stimulate the interest of viewers. Lee Han-shin’s unpredictable methods, such as pretending to be the butler lawyer of conglomerate chairman Ji Dong-man (played by Song Young-chang) in order to become a parole judge and writing malicious comments on his ex-wife Choi Won-mi (played by Hwang Woo-seul-hye) in order to prevent Ji Dong-man‘s parole, add to the fun. In the meantime, the photo cuts released by the production tDec 02, 2024
TVWhat was the place that impressed Lee Chan-won? Turkish Hot Springs ‘Wow’ (Tokpawon)A virtual trip that will appeal to all ages is anticipated. The JTBC show ‘Tokpawon 25 Hours’, which will air on the 2nd, will introduce the hot air balloon festival held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA and Turkey‘s unique coffee culture, showcasing unique scenery and culture. According to the production team, the US Tokpawon will first go on a virtual trip to New Mexico, located in the southwestern United States. They will visit Old Town in Albuquerque, the largest city in New Mexico, and show scenery similar to the background in the animated film ‘Coco’, giving an experience as if they had stepped into the movie. In addition, they will head to the ‘Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta’, the world’s largest hot air balloon festival, and vividly convey the spectacle of hot air balloons of all kinds decorating the sky. This area is especially interesting because the special convection phenomenon allows hot air balloons to land at the desired location without drifting far from the stDec 02, 2024
TV‘Inside Out’ Spinoff ‘Dream Productions’, Riley‘s Dream Factory RevealedDisney+·Pixar‘s first original series and spin-off series of ‘Inside Out’, ‘Dream Productions’, has released press stills featuring unique characters who create Riley’s dreams at the ‘Dream Factory’. The stills released this time catch the eye as they feature characters with different personalities in Pixar‘s unique, lively worldview. First, a photo of the production site of the huge ‘Dream Factory’, reminiscent of a Hollywood studio set, catches the eye. The appearance of Paula, the top director who leads this place, raises curiosity about his character. Paula is Riley’s childhoodDec 02, 2024
TVLim Ji-yeon, who was born in the lowlands, launders her identity → starts a fake life (Madam Ok‘s Story) [TV Comprehensive]Lim Ji-yeon has decided to become the fake Ok Tae-young. In the second episode of the JTBC weekend drama ‘Lady Ok‘s Tale’ (written by Park Ji-sook, directed by Jin Hyeok) that aired on the 1st, the fake Ok Tae-young (played by Lim Ji-yeon) made a passionate pledge to live as a lady, not a slave Gu Deok, after the unjust death of her servant Baek-yi (played by Yoon Seo-ah), which left a strong impression. The second episode of ‘Lady Ok’s Tale’ recorded 7.2% in the metropolitan area and 6.8% nationwide (based on Nielsen Korea‘s paid households). On this day, the appearance of Gu Deok-yi, who lived as a lady in place of the deceased Ok Tae-young (played by Son Na-eun) according to the wishes of the grandmother of the Ok family, Lady Han (played by Kim Mi-sook), caught everyone’s attention. Guduk immediately revealed the truth that he was not Ok Tae-young, but said that he clearly remembered the group of bandits who killed the Ok family who were staying at the inn, and decided to remain asDec 02, 2024
TVGong Min-jeong “Baby will be born next year”Gong Min-jung, who married fellow actor Jang Jae-ho in September, has announced that she is pregnant. On the afternoon of the 2nd, Gong Min-jung attended the production conference for KBS Joy‘s new drama ‘Today is Jisong Again’ at the Stanford Hotel in Sangam-dong, Seoul and said, “I am about to give birth”. Gong Min-jung acted as a married couple with Jang Jae-ho in the hit drama ‘Marry My Husband’ earlier this year and became a real-life couple. Her new character in the drama is Choi Ha-na, a ‘super career woman’ with an annual salary in the hundreds of millions, but a ‘working mom’ who belongs to the lowest group among new city moms. She said on the day, “Just like her character setting, she is pregnant.Dec 02, 2024
TVTrust is in the abyss… Lee Seung-gi “Coincidentally, only liars gather here” (Survival King)TV CHOSUN‘s ‘Survival King: Tribal War’ will determine the final eliminated team of Round 2. On the ‘Survival King: Tribal War’ that will air on the 2nd, the final match of Round 2 will take place to determine the eliminated team that will leave the deserted island. In the final match to determine the team that will advance to the finals, a ‘Flag War’ will be announced just like Round 1. Each team must protect their team flag in the survival zone and burn the opposing team’s flag. And the team that burns its flag first will return to Korea with the mercenaries. According to the production crew, ‘Jungle Team’ Kim Dong-jun was flustered by the ‘Flag War’, saying, “We‘re the only ones without experience”. Teammate Jung Ji-hyun was also worried, saying, “We’re the most disadvantaged”. In response, national team leader Park Tae-hwan said, “In my experience...don‘t trust the military team”. In the flag war of the 1st round, the military team led by Seung-gi Lee has a history of betraying theDec 02, 2024
TV10 Billion Won Inheritance Stagnation, Shocking… Why Is Kim Ye-won Crying? (This Word Is Needed)Episode 8 of tvN‘s ‘I Really Wanted to Say This’ (abbreviated as ‘I Really Wanted to Say This’), which will air on the 2nd, will tell the story of a terrible incident that happened to a family and the only survivor. According to the production team, the tragedy of a family of three, including a couple in their 50s and their teenage son, was shocking in that the culprit of this gruesome incident was the eldest son of the family. What’s even more brutal can be seen in the phone call between the culprit and the wife. The actual content of the phone call will be revealed on that day‘s broadcast. Among them, there was the unbelievable line, “I caught two, I just need to catch one more”. It is said that all the cast members were shocked by this story that was hard to imagine involving a family. There was also interest in the rumor that the man who harmed his family was set to inherit 10 billion won, but the fact that this inheritance was the beginning of the incident also raises questions. TDec 02, 2024
TVGolden Spoon Group Mental Breakdown... “This is so X-ed out” Finally Sobbing (Golden Spoon War)The golden spoons of ‘Golden Spoon Wars’ begin to show their true abilities as businessmen in their main business moments. Also, an awkward atmosphere spreads among the golden spoons due to the first ever dropout. On the U+ Mobile TV ‘Golden Spoon Wars’, which will be released on Monday the 2nd, they will begin preparing in earnest for the final mission, a real pop-up business. Through a blind pitching where the golden spoons‘ lives depend, two pop-up items and a leader will be selected. Also, one golden spoon who is not selected by the two leaders will suffer the bitter cup of elimination and leave Zero City. First, the pop-up plans that the eight golden spoons submitted in advance for the final mission will be anonymously disclosed. Everyone’s attitude and gaze will change as they can glimpse their abilities and potential hidden behind the name of golden spoon. “Are you blatantly suggesting we do PPL?”, “There‘s only wording, but no item”, “It’s too much. The atmosphere on site is frDec 02, 2024
TVJeon Hyun-moo, even Son Beom-soo, dragged in… Affection + empathy for female juniors, chaos (Sadang-gwi) [TV Comprehensive]Jeon Hyun-moo is acting as an empathy fairy. Episode 283 of KBS 2TV‘s ‘The Boss’s Ears Are Donkey Ears’ (abbreviated as ‘Donkey Ears’), which aired on the 1st, recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 6.1%, a metropolitan area viewership rating of 5.8%, and a peak viewership rating of 8.9%. (According to Nielsen Korea) Boss Lee Soon-sil had a fiery new car debut ceremony that day. Lee Soon-sil said, “I was so happy that I dressed up like I was going to meet my new groom,” and then said, “This is the last car of my life,” expressing her special affection. In particular, Lee Soon-sil said the price of the new car was “100 million won” and showed off her cool flex by saying, “Lee Soon-sil doesn‘t have installment plans. I don’t usually spend money, but I only spend money when I buy a car that will take responsibility for my life.” Also, as it was revealed that Lee Soon-sil was the first defector customer of the exhibition space, Lee Soon-sil said, “Even in North Korea, only high-rankingDec 02, 2024
TVKim Hae-jun, lost in pig‘s feet... lost opportunity (THE Taste Guy)Kim Hae-jun caught everyone‘s attention with his crazy appearance in front of pig’s feet. Last week‘s broadcast of ‘THE Delicious Guys’ featured a special where you absolutely must order a large portion, and they had a mukbang of braised skate and pig’s feet. Kim Hae-jun said, “Pig‘s feet are soul food,” and revealed his usual eating style by saying, “I always order half original and half spicy.” He also said, “After working hard and coming home, I was so happy to slowly eat a pig’s feet. I didn‘t gain weight, I gained happiness,” revealing his love for pig’s feet. However, despite this confession, Kim Hae-jun failed the game of “slightly tasted” and was selected as a member of the “one bite only” group. Kim Hae-jun, whose eyes were moist as if he was about to shed tears, had to watch the members‘ mukbang with a heartbroken expression. Then, he said “one bite only” earlier than usual and suggested the “small taste.” If he wins the competition with the production team, he will get an adDec 02, 2024
TVLost the octopus you caught while bragging about it? Ahn Jung-hwan ‘Extremely Noh’ (Thank goodness)‘It‘s lucky if you get a good rest’ He drops the octopus he caught for the first time while holding it. Episode 28 of the MBC entertainment program ‘It’s lucky if 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 ‘Pookdahaeng’), which airs on the afternoon of the 2nd, will feature the second day of operation of a 0.5-star uninhabited island with ‘CEO Ahn Jung-hwan, Kim Yong-man, Kim Sung-joo, Jung Hyung-don, Kim Nam-il, and Park Sung-kwang. The chef of the Blue House, who has served five presidents at the Blue House for 20 years, also joins the island that day, and in the studio, Boom, Kim Dae-ho, Ailit Minju, and Koyote Baekga watch them and talk to them. On this day, an unprecedented accident occurs on the 0.5-star uninhabited island. He drops the octopus he caught while fishing. Since it was a huge octopus caught after a long fight, everyone couldn‘t hide their disappointment. The photos rDec 02, 2024
TVKarina “Winter, Lee Hongki‘s Big Fan... I Listen to Live Videos Every Day” (SynchroU)KBS2 entertainment show ‘Synchro You’ Karina revealed that fellow aespa member Winter is a fan of Lee Hongki. Episode 12 of ‘Synchro You’, which will air on Monday, December 2nd, will be a ‘All-Time Legend Special’, and Jeon In-kwon will perform ‘Around Thirty’, Lim Jae-beom ‘Flower of the Eyes’, Yoon Do-hyun ‘Playing with Fire’, and BMK will perform cover stages of ‘Stone’. Kang Daniel will appear as a special MC and foreshadow his detective activities. Among them, Karina catches the eye by proving her love for fellow aespa member Winter. When Lee Hongki performed a cover stage of Lim Jae-beom‘s ‘Emergency’, Karina said, “Fellow Winter is a huge fan of Lee Hongki. He says, “I listen to the live clip in the car all the time, and this is the right voice,” and is convinced that it is not AI but “the real thing.” Yoo Jae-suk, Karina, and Naul also make everyone laugh by uniting as “Myogeumdo Yoo-ssi.” When Naul announces a cover stage for “Night Yanggaeng,” Yoo Jae-suk says, “There aren’tDec 02, 2024
TVHusband laughs at wife crying… MCs panic (Oh Eun-young Report)In ‘Oh Eun-young Report - Marriage Hell’, a wife who wants to prove her love to her husband and a husband who feels that his demands are controlling, a ‘Shackled Couple’, appear. The two, who had the same job as ‘Hairdressers’, quickly fell for each other and started living together at lightning speed after dating for a month. Furthermore, the wife surprised everyone by saying that when she was living with her husband, she was so passionately in love that she would return to him even after being caught by her father. However, the wife is currently constantly demanding a divorce from her husband, saying, “Please just divorce me”, “I feel like I‘m going to die, so please leave me alone”. The reason the wife decided to divorce is because she feels like her husband doesn’t care about her family. The husband also said that his wife was having a hard time with her marriage, so he filed a petition. The husband failed to keep his promise to his wife and repeated the same mistakes, and the wifeDec 02, 2024
TVEven though it wasn‘t filmed, the drama ’True Education‘ is being criticizedThe drama ‘True Education’ is causing controversy day after day. From Kim Nam-gil, who was a casting candidate, to Kim Moo-yeol, who was recently confirmed as the lead actor, even when related articles are published, there are negative reactions such as criticism. This is the first time that a drama has been involved in a casting controversy before filming has even begun, so interest in ‘What is True Education’ is heating up. Recently, the drama production company GTIST announced that it has confirmed the production of the drama ‘True Education’, and revealed the lead actor Kim Moo-yeol and the director. The broadcast is scheduled to begin filming in the first half of next year. Director Hong Jong-chan, who is in charge of directing, said, “Some episodes from the original workDec 02, 2024
TVKim Dong-gyu “10 billion won in damages due to fraud... I lost all my assets” (Let‘s go GO)Vocalist Kim Dong-gyu has revealed that he suffered 10 billion won in damages. On the 11th episode of season 3 of MBN‘s ‘Let’s Go’, which aired on the 30th of last month, Korea‘s first baritone vocalist Kim Dong-gyu appeared. On this day, Kim Dong-gyu said, “I debuted at the ‘La Scala Teatro alla Scala’ at the age of 25,” and told the story of how he was the first Korean to enter ‘La Scala Teatro alla Scala’, which is considered the dream stage for vocalists around the world, as well as an episode that happened in Italy. He also confessed to an incident where he was scammed by an acquaintance. Kim Dong-gyu said, “He was a close acquaintance and I didn’t suspect anything. I really wanted to die in the past,” and added, “It‘s not that that person scammed me, but rather that the situation made me scam people because I failed in business. The amount of damage is around 10 billion won. I’m glad I kept the house I‘m living in now. At that time, I lost all my assets,” he said. Kim Dong-gyu saDec 01, 2024