Dex, I forgot Ahn Eun-jin… Infiltrating Im Ji-yeon and Lee Jae-wook(Sanjijik Song 2)[TV Comprehensive]
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TVCha Tae-hyun, an actor in name only… “It‘s hard to film a project” (Handsome Guys)Cha Tae-hyun expresses his envy as an actor at the news that 015B Jang Ho-il will be appearing in a drama. Episode 10 of tvN‘s ‘Handsome Guys’, which will air on the 9th, will be the first program to feature a person-themed ‘Snake Star Exploration Bingo Race’. Guest appearances ‘High Jump Emperor’ Woo Sang-hyuk, Cha Tae-hyun, and Kim Dong-hyun will split into Team ‘Handsomes‘, and Lee Yi-kyung, Shin Seung-ho, and Oh Sang-wook will each split into Team ’Guys‘, and they will visit snake stars of various ages in person to share New Year’s blessings and complete bingo. Previously, Goo Bon-gil, Kwak Yoon-gi, Kim Woo-bin, Rhymer, Girls‘ Generation Yuri, AB6IX’s Lee Dae-hwi, Jeon Hyo-sung, and Jin Seon-kyu appeared in the first half of the race. Which snake stars will appear in the second half of the ’Snake Star Exploration Bingo Race‘? Meanwhile, according to the production team, ’Handsomes‘ Cha Tae-hyun, Kim Dong-hyun, and Woo Sang-hyuk meet Jang Ho-il, a 015B star born in 1965 and the yearFeb 07, 2025
TV“Koo Jun-yeop, 9 billion won life insurance policy...” ♥Seo Hee-won, fake news after sending her awayAs the late Taiwanese actress Seo Hee-won (48, Hsu Si-yuan) passed away suddenly due to health problems, fake news about her husband Koo Jun-yeop (55) and the deceased is running rampant. Koo Jun-yeop had previously mentioned fake news while expressing his feelings about his wife‘s passing. He started by saying, “I am going through a time of indescribable sorrow and heartbreaking pain,” and “However, even before the pain of great loss and the time of mourning had passed, devilish people began to slander my family and my love.” Koo Jun-yeop said, “Some people pretend to be sad and walk around in the rain, while others try to hurt my family by creating fake news about insurance and expenses,” and “Since this was saved through the sweat and blood of Hee-won while she was alive to protect her beloved family, I plan to give all authority over me to my mother-in-law. “We plan to take legal action through lawyers to protect the children until they become adults so that bad people cannot touchFeb 07, 2025
TV‘I Want to Know That’ Digging into the Seoul Western District Court Riot‘That‘s What I Want to Know’ Investigate the Seoul Western District Court Riot SBS ‘That’s What I Want to Know’ is tracking down the identities of the protesters who climbed over the walls of the Seoul Western District Court and caused a riot. On the morning of January 19, protesters gathered around the Seoul Western District Court and broke into the court, destroying various objects, assaulting police officers, and causing a riot. Around 3:00 am, when an arrest warrant was issued for President Yoon Seok-yeol, around 100 protesters climbed over the court walls without permission. Who are these people who committed this unprecedented court terrorism? It was said that there were suspicious points where it seemed like they couldn‘t control their momentary anger and ran wild. The sound of drums and sirens grew louder from somewhere, and when someone sent a hand signal, the protesters began to push the police line. After storming into the court building, they headed straight to the 7th flooFeb 07, 2025
TVEunwoo Ae? Eunwoo Cha, Underwater Horseback Riding ‘Exhilarating’ (Living in a Three-room Apartment in Finland)City Boys will challenge themselves with thrilling underwater horseback riding. On the tvN show ‘Living in a Shared Room in Finland’, which will air on the 7th, Lee Je-hoon, Lee Dong-hwi, Kwak Dong-yeon, and Cha Eun-woo will be spending their last day in Finland, and their bone-chilling underwater horseback riding experience will draw attention. According to the production team, on this day, the City Boys are amazed to see the young granddaughter of the share house owner riding a horse on the lake. The share house owner encourages the four actors, who are amazed by this sight for the first time in their lives, to try it, saying, “Who‘s next?” but they all hesitate due to the unfamiliar experience. The share house owner’s granddaughter, who was watching them, cutely challenges them, saying, “I did it too,” stimulating the City Boys‘ competitive spirit. In particular, Kwak Dong-yeon had previously experienced a mysterious kidnapping attempt when his horse went into the forest while he waFeb 07, 2025
TVLee Hye-ri, a shocking kiss scene with a same-sex person in a bathtub... “This is your first time” (Friendly Competition)‘Friendly Competition’ Lee Hye-ri and Jung Soo-bin are foreshadowing an unconventional kiss. Ahead of the first broadcast on February 10th at midnight, the STUDIO X+U drama ‘Friendly 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) released a video on February 7th that captures the attention of viewers with a kiss between Yoo Je-yi (played by Lee Hye-ri) and Woo Seul-gi (played by Jung Soo-bin) in a bathtub. The sensual directing and the intense chemistry between the two actors are further raising expectations for the main story. The released video begins with Woo Seul-gi enjoying a bubble bath in the bathtub. Yoo Je-yi then enters, takes off her robe, and enters the same bathtub. Woo Seul-gi flinches in surprise at Yoo Je-yi‘s unexpected provocative action and steps back. Woo Seul-gi freezes for a moment at Yoo Je-yi’s meaningful question, “Is this your first time?” Yoo Je-yi smiles as if he fFeb 07, 2025
TV‘The Witch’ drawn by director Kim Tae-gyun of ‘The Murderer’… “Convinced by Kang-pul‘s worldview”‘The Witch’ Director Kim Tae-kyun expressed his desire, “I want to tell the story of someone‘s sincerity that was not ignored when everyone was labeling them. Channel A’s new Sat-Sun drama ‘The Witch’ (directed by Kim Tae-kyun, written by Jo Yoo-jin, planned by Channel A, produced by Showbox, Mr. Romance, overseas distribution A&E Korea) is a mystery romance between ‘Dong-jin’ (Park Jin-young), a man who tries to break the laws of bad luck surrounding women called witches, and ‘Mi-jeong’ (Noh Jeong-eui), a woman who became the seed of tragedy and cut herself off from the world, and who end up saving each other after a journey that they do not give up on. The dramatization of the popular webtoon ‘The Witch’ by Kang Full, the author of ‘Moving’, ‘The Lighting Store’, and ‘The Fool’, is garnering much anticipation. Director Kim Tae-gyun, who especially showed off his high-density directing skills through the movie ‘Dark Figure of Crime’, added his own sensuous interpretation and announcedFeb 07, 2025
TV‘Entertainment Industry Offer Received’Jung Woong-in‘s Daughter So-yoon, Graduation Update [DA★]Actor Jung Woong-in‘s second daughter So-yoon’s current status has been revealed. On the 7th, Jung Woong-in‘s wife Lee Ji-in posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, “Congratulations, our So-yoon. I support So-yoon’s future.” The photos show Jung Woong-in, Lee Ji-in, and their daughter So-yoon. So-yoon is posing in her school uniform. Her appearance is noticeably different from the one she often showed when her older sister Jung Se-yoon appeared on ‘Dad! Where Are We Going? Season 2’. Jung Woong-in previously appeared on ‘Knowing Brothers’ and revealed the current status of his second daughter So-yoon, who is studying art, saying, “If she goes to art school and does what she wants to do, and if the opportunity arises, she could become an actress. If she wants to do many things, I want to open up many doors for her and let her do them.” Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.comFeb 07, 2025
TV‘Singer Again 4’ production confirmed, broadcast in the second half of the yearJTBC‘s ‘Singer Gain’ is returning for its fourth season. ‘Singer Gain 4-Unknown Singer Battle’ (abbreviated as ‘Singer Gain 4’), scheduled to air in the second half of this year, is recruiting participants through its official homepage. ‘Singer Gain’ is a new concept rebooting audition program that gives ‘one more’ chance to singers who are desperate for the stage. It will show the performances of ‘nameless singers’ who participate with numbers instead of names. The ‘Singer Gain’ series recently surpassed 1.1 billion cumulative clip video views. Season 1 produced Lee Seung-yoon, Jung Hong-il, and Lee Moo-jin; Season 2 produced Kim Ki-tae, Kim So-yeon, and Yoon Seong-i; and Season 3 produced Hong Yi-sak, So Soo-bin, and Ezel. ‘Singer Gain 4’ is open to any singer who has released at least one album with their own songs, regardless of gender, nationality, or genre. Detailed support methods can be found on the official website of ‘Singer Gain 4’. ‘Singer Gain 4’ is scheduled to air in theFeb 07, 2025
TVOh Hyun-kyung, ‘If it‘s hot, Ji Sang-ryeol’ Special DJ departureOh Hyun-kyung to Become Special DJ for ‘If It’s Hot, Ji Sang-ryeol‘ Actress Oh Hyun-kyung will be challenging the DJ position for SBS LoveFM’s ‘If It’s Hot, Ji Sang-ryeol‘. Oh Hyun-kyung will meet listeners as a special DJ for three days from Monday, February 10th to Wednesday, February 12th, replacing host Ji Sang-ryeol, who is taking a short break due to vacation. She is a friend and the same age as current host Ji Sang-ryeol, and recently worked together as an MC for a senior dating program. It is said that Oh Hyun-kyung readily accepted the special DJ position that became vacant due to DJ Ji Sang-ryeol’s vacation. Oh Hyun-kyung previously hosted a radio show called ‘FM is My Friend’ in 1993. Expectations are high for what kind of image she will show in the radio booth after her long return. Special guests are also scheduled to appear for special DJ Oh Hyun-kyung. First, on Monday the 10th, comedian Jo Hye-ryun, a close friend of the same age who is becoming a regular singer at celeFeb 07, 2025
TVChoi Hyun-seok Even so, Park Eun-young is good… tied for first place (cold)Choi Hyun-seok and Park Eun-young are writing an undefeated streak on JTBC‘s ‘Please Take Care of My Refrigerator’. The production team of ‘Please Take Care of My Refrigerator’ (abbreviated as Naengbuhae) summarized the performances of Choi Hyun-seok and Park Eun-young, who are currently tied for first place with a record of 3 wins out of 3 matches, on the 7th. According to the production team, Choi Hyun-seok properly shows the class of the original chef of ‘Please Take Care of My Refrigerator’ by capturing the taste, fun, and winning percentage of the food. Kwon Sung-jun, the winner of ‘Black and White Chef: Culinary Class War’, also defeated runner-up Edward Lee, demonstrating the dignity of someone with experience in cooking in 15 minutes. In particular, he defeated Kwon Sung-jun, who resembled Choi Hyun-seok’s bluff and confidence, and gave Kwon Sung-jun the modifier ‘Baby Choi Hyun-seok’, making everyone laugh. Choi Hyun-seok also faced off against dark chef Kim Poong with the theFeb 07, 2025
TVLee Se-young♥Na In-woo, a mutual kiss on the cheek... 23 years of enduring affection (Motel Cali)MBC ‘Motel California’ Lee Se-young and Na In-woo revealed a ‘honey dripping’ affectionate two-shot that will stimulate your romantic cells. MBC‘s Friday-Saturday drama ‘Motel California’ (planned by Jang Jae-hoon/directed by Kim Hyung-min, Lee Jae-jin/written by Lee Seo-yoon/produced by HB Entertainment/hereafter ‘Motel California’) is a first love remodeling romance about a woman who was born and raised in a motel in the countryside and reunites with her first love in her hometown she ran away from 12 years ago. Based on the popular 2019 novel ‘Home, Bitter Home’ by Shim Yoon-seo, the dense narrative, great acting, and emotional directing have received favorable reviews, establishing it as a ‘trustworthy addict drama’. In particular, based on the 7th episode, it recorded its own highest viewership rating of 6.0% nationwide, 6.1% in the metropolitan area, and 7.6% at its peak, and expectations for the climax are growing by the day. (Based on Nielsen Korea households) In the 9th episodFeb 07, 2025
TVKang Tae-oh‘s soul is being torn apart, is it like a ’cleanly peeled raw potato‘? (Potato Research Institute)Kang Tae-oh returns as a devilish fundamentalist. The production team of tvN‘s new Sat-Sun drama ‘Potato Research Institute’ (directed by Kang Il-soo and Shim Jae-hyun, written by Kim Ho-soo) released the first character still cut of So Baek-ho (played by Kang Tae-oh), a cold fundamentalist but whose smile is warmer than the sunlight, on the 7th. ‘Potato Research Institute’ is a healing comic romance in which So Baek-ho, a cold fundamentalist, appears in front of Kim Mi-kyung (played by Lee Sun-bin), for whom potatoes are her whole life, and swirls around like a whirlwind of potatoes. It will contain a romance that involves two contrasting men and women grilling, frying, and boiling against the backdrop of a potato research institute in a mountain valley. This is Kang Tae-oh’s first comeback since his military service. In the photos released by the production team, So Baek-ho looks flawless. So Baek-ho‘s bright smile holding a bouquet of flowers. So Baek-ho, the director of organizatioFeb 07, 2025
TVKang Bu-ja‘s Cheongdam-dong home revealed, museum-level collection ‘Daebak’ (Let’s go)Kang Bu-ja reveals her Cheongdam-dong home, museum-level collection ‘Daebak’ (Let‘s go GO) Actress Kang Bu-ja will be appearing on MBN’s ‘Let‘s go GO (Let’s go)’ Season 4. MBN‘s Ahn Jung-hwan X Hong Hyun-hee’s house tour variety show ‘Let‘s go GO’ Season 4 has raised expectations for its first episode by releasing its second pre-released video. In this video, Kang Bu-ja shows MCs Ahn Jung-hwan and Hong Hyun-hee a display case in one corner of the living room of her Cheongdam-dong home. The display case, which exudes an antique atmosphere, was filled with precious items such as hairpins and norigae that contained Kang Bu-ja’s acting career. Kang Bu-ja said, “These are the hairpins I‘ve used for 60 years while appearing in historical dramas,“ and expressed her affection by saying, “I can’t throw them away. I bought hairpins, norigae, necklaces, etc. depending on the role I played in the drama.” Kang Bu-ja also showed the MCs a living room filled with works by artists such as Kim Heung-soFeb 07, 2025
TVLee Chan-won‘s salivary glands exploded “It must be really delicious”, what the heck is that? (Tokpawon)We will reveal a course packed with historical knowledge, fantastic views, and gourmet food. On the JTBC show ‘Tokpawon 25 Hours’, which will air on the 10th, we will uncover the surprising secrets and hidden charms of Angola, located in southwestern Africa, and Dubrovnik, Croatia, one of the representative resorts in Europe. According to the production team, in the ‘Tokpawon Direct Purchase’ corner that day, Tokpawon AlphaGo, a business trip specialist, will head to Angola, one of the most resource-rich countries in Africa. Not only does this place account for 6% of the world‘s diamond production, but as the second largest oil producer in Africa, it also boasts overwhelmingly low oil prices. Jeon Hyun-moo exclaims, “I’m most envious”, and wonders how much the oil costs. Next, AlphaGo visits the National Slavery Museum, which was established to raise awareness of the history of slavery, and also introduces the Moon Observatory, known as Angola‘s representative tourist attraction. In paFeb 07, 2025
TV‘Kang Kyung-joon forgives affair’ Jang Shin-young “I was an unfilial daughter... I regret it a lot” (Convenience Store Restaurant)‘Kang Kyung-joon forgives his affair’ Jang Shin-young “I was an unfilial daughter... I regret it a lot” (Convenience Store Restaurant) Actress Jang Shin-young confesses her feelings of apology to her mother. On the KBS 2TV ‘Newly Released Convenience Store Restaurant’ (hereafter ‘Convenience Store Restaurant’) airing on the 7th, Jang Shin-young, a mother of two, reveals her true feelings about her mother. In the VCR that will be revealed that day, Jang Shin-young receives a lot of her mother‘s ingredients that her mother always prepares for her. Jang Shin-young, who received her mother’s kimchi, radish salad, minced garlic, sesame oil, perilla oil, red pepper powder, and side dishes, immediately tastes her mother‘s side dishes and is happy. She then says, “Until now, in all my housework, I’ve never had gochujang, doenjang, or plum extract even once.“ Jang Shin-young prepares dinner with the ingredients her mother gave her. Jang Shin-young, who made her first appearance as a guest chefFeb 07, 2025
TVJang Ryul, drama ‘Love Me’ confirmed… Chemistry with Seo Hyun-jin expected [Official]Jang Ryul confirmed for drama ‘Love Me’… Chemistry with Seo Hyun-jin anticipated [Official] Actor Jang Ryul has confirmed his casting for the new drama ‘Love Me’. ‘Love Me’ (directed by Jo Young-min, written by Park Eun-young and Park Hee-kwon, produced by SLL and How Pictures) is a work that depicts the story of a slightly selfish, yet perhaps more ordinary family that only loved their own lives, starting their own love and growing. In the drama, Jang Ryul has been cast as ‘Joo Do-hyun’, a talented music director recognized in the industry. He plans to display his presence by densely depicting the three-dimensional narrative of the character as well as the exciting and deep chemistry with the woman next door, Jun-kyung (played by Seo Hyun-jin), whom he meets by chance. Jang Ryul has previously appeared in Netflix‘s ‘My Name’, Tving’s ‘Body Price’, and Netflix‘s ‘Morning Comes to the Psychiatric Ward’. He has shown his versatile acting based on his ability to digest diverse charactersFeb 07, 2025
TVSuzy‘s Singer Comeback... Digital Single ‘Comeback’ Released on the 17th [Official]Suzy makes comeback as a singer… Digital single ‘Comeback’ to be released on the 17th [Official] Actress Suzy is returning to her main job as a singer despite her busy schedule. Her agency Management Soop announced today (the 7th), “Suzy will be releasing the digital single ‘Come back’ on the 17th” and released the concept photos. The black and white photos capture Suzy‘s unadorned daily life. Amid her childlike, pure smile, a hint of loneliness coexists, leaving a deep aftertaste. It has been about two years since Suzy released a new song under her own name, excluding an OST. As it is her comeback as a singer after a long time, Suzy is said to have put in special affection by actively contributing ideas for concepts and such. Producer Kang Hyun-min, who has worked with Suzy on ‘Satellite’ and ‘Cape’, participated once again in ‘Come back’, portraying Suzy’s deeper emotions. Suzy‘s digital single ‘Come back’ will be available on various music sites at 6 p.m. on the 17th. Jung Hee-yeon,Feb 07, 2025
TVKim Dae-ho Confirmed to Appear on First Variety Show After Declaring Free (Great Guide 2)Park Myung-soo, Kim Dae-ho, and Choi Daniel will be appearing in ‘The Great Guide 2’. MBC every 1‘s ‘The Great Guide’ is a travel reality program where foreigners who have lived in Korea for N years become guides and introduce spots that only locals know to travelers visiting their home country. After airing as a pilot for 8 weeks from October 2023, it was regularly scheduled in March 2024 and aired for 15 weeks due to the enthusiastic support of viewers. Meanwhile, ‘The Great Guide 2’ will finally air in the first half of 2025. The first travel mates for ‘The Great Guide 2’ are entertainment giant Park Myung-soo, the hottest announcer Kim Dae-ho, and Choi Daniel, who is full of unexpected entertainment sense. Attention is being paid to where the three men with completely different appearances, personalities, and characters will travel and who will be their guide who will show them the spots that only locals know about. In ‘The Great Guide 1’, Park Myung-soo traveled to India, known asFeb 07, 2025
TVBae Sung-jae♥Kim Da-young to marry in May, 14-year-old announcer couple born [Official]Bae Sung-jae ♥ Kim Da-young to get married in May, birth of an announcer couple with a 14-year age gap [Official] Announcer Bae Sung-jae is getting married to announcer Kim Da-young. They announced the birth of an ‘announcer couple’, overcoming the 14-year age difference. On the 7th, Bae Sung-jae‘s agency SM C&C stated, “Announcer Bae Sung-jae and SBS announcer Kim Da-young will be tying the knot in May. After dating for two years, the two recently promised to be each other’s companions. They said, “The two want to skip all formalities and make a quiet start, so they want to replace a ceremony with a family meal. Regarding matters other than marriage, as it is their private life, I ask for your generous understanding that I cannot speak specifically about it,” and explained that there will be no wedding. In addition, “I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the many people who have always supported announcer Bae Sung-jae with an unwavering heart and watched over him with a warmFeb 07, 2025
TVChoo Young-woo “SNS Controversy, First as a Celebrity... Will Be Careful” (Ok‘s Madam Story②) [DA: Interview]In common parlance, he is ‘Will be a successful person’ (short for ‘Will be a successful person’). People who are meant to be successful will succeed no matter what. Actor Choo Young-woo is one of them. With JTBC‘s Saturday-Sunday drama ‘Madame Ok’s Story’ (written by Park Ji-sook, directed by Jin Hyeok and Choi Bo-yoon) and Netflix original ‘Trauma Center’ (written by Choi Tae-kang and directed by Lee Do-yoon) both achieving good results, Choo Young-woo has also stood out as a popular actor. “I couldn‘t go anywhere during the Lunar New Year holiday, so I was working out at the gym, and he recognized me and said hello. He asked me a lot about my work. He took a lot of pictures of me. I felt really good. It was a pleasant change. I’m really grateful. I wonder why I‘m receiving this much attention. Thank you for loving me.”‘‘Madam Ok’s Tale’, playing two roles: Jeon Ki-su, a prisoner, and Seong Yoon-gyeom, the eldest son of a noble family and a sexual minority, and Yang Jae-won, who is rFeb 07, 2025