SM, 30th Anniversary SBS 2-Part Special Lunar New Year Holiday Broadcast

SM Entertainment (hereinafter referred to as SM) will present a special program on SBS to commemorate its 30th anniversary. ‘K-POP The Beginning: SMTOWN 30’ is a two-part SBS special program that looks back on SM‘s shining journey that has dyed the world with ‘Pink Blood’ beyond South Korea for the past 30 years. Part 1 tells the stories of SM’s legendary artists who created the K-POP syndrome, while Part 2 contains SM‘s unique musical world and vision for the future. This broadcast will not only show the vivid stage scene of ‘SMTOWN LIVE 2025 [THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE] in SEOUL’, which was held successfully at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 11th and 12th, but also show honest interviews with artists from each generation and unreleased videos. Part 1 of ‘K-POP The Beginning: SMTOWN 30’ will be aired at 6 p.m. on January 28th.

Ownership, left unconscious… Feeling touched by body (Hidden Eye)

Soyou, left unconscious… Feeling someone touching her body (Hidden Eye) Singer Soyou confesses to an incident where she fainted on the street. On the 27th, MBC Every1 will broadcast a crime analysis commentary show, ‘Hidden Eye’, which analyzes incidents and accidents through various footage such as CCTV, body cams, and black boxes. In the video that day, a man who collapses at the entrance of a police station while holding a mysterious bag of drugs appears in ‘Four Cuts of the Scene’, which captures an incident that occurred in the quiet of everyday life. Park Ha-sun suspects the man who is staggering around suspiciously, saying, “Isn‘t he on drugs?”. She couldn’t take her eyes off the police officer‘s response in the urgent situation. Why did the man lose consciousness in front of the police station? Among them, Soyou recalls a very dangerous experience where she collapsed on the street. She recalls the scary situation at the time, saying that she felt someone touching her body that

‘Cerebral Hemorrhage’ Park Gyu-ri, complains of pain after gaining weight… even extreme diet (Law of Disease)

‘Cerebral hemorrhage’ Park Gyu-ri complains of pain after gaining weight…even extreme diet (Law of Disease) Trot singer Park Gyu-ri complained on TV Chosun‘s ‘Law of Disease’, saying, “I suffer from back pain after gaining weight”. She, who even tried an extreme diet, sought the answer through ‘inflammation management’ rather than weight management, following the advice of experts. Park Gyu-ri appeared as a regular guest on TV Chosun’s health program ‘Law of Disease’ that aired on the 26th. She talked about the topic of the day, ‘Law of Excruciating Pain’. Park Gyu-ri revealed in a previous broadcast, “I suffered from a cerebral hemorrhage in my 30s and lost a lot of my health, so now I‘m living diligently as a ‘health evangelist’.” In the opening, she expressed her ambition, “I’m trying to lose weight quickly in preparation for the holidays.” Then, she confessed, “I usually have a herniated disc, and as I gained weight, I suffer from back pain and migraines,” and “I am currently on a

55-year-old Kim Wan-sun‘s firm body line is amazing... The story of a 27-year misunderstanding with Park Jin-young (The Seasons)

55-year-old Kim Wan-sun‘s firm body line is amazing... The story of a 27-year misunderstanding with Park Jin-young (The Seasons) Singer Kim Wan-sun (55) once again proves her title of ‘stage master’ with her visuals and skills that transcend time. Kim Wan-sun and Red Velvet’s Seulgi, who formed a unit, will visit ‘The Seasons-Lee Young-ji‘s Rainbow’, which will be broadcast on KBS 2TV at 10 PM on the 24th. The original dance queen Kim Wan-sun, who debuted 40 years ago, and Seulgi, a performance master with 12 years of experience, will show off a perfect stage with Wan-sun & Seulgi’s new song. As the talk begins, the three talk about Park Jin-young, the producer of the new song, with MC Lee Young-ji. Lee Young-ji joins in, saying that Wan-sun & Seulgi usually like Park Jin-young‘s songs. Then, the original singer of the song, Park Jin-young, makes a surprise appearance, surprising everyone. Park Jin-young, who ran to the two despite his busy schedule, reveals the reason he gave the song

Noh Hong-chul, altitude sickness while climbing the Himalayas… Loses consciousness and faints

A video of broadcaster Noh Hong-chul fainting while climbing the Himalayas has been released. On the 23rd, a video titled ‘Noh Hong-chul, the truly terrifying Himalayas where he almost died (Lee Si-young, Kwon Eun-bi sobbing)’ was posted on the YouTube channel ‘Noh Hong-chul’. Noh Hong-chul went climbing the Himalayas with Lee Si-young and Kwon Eun-bi on the 6th. Lee Si-young said on her SNS at the time, “That‘s how we came to the Himalayas. We weren’t filming or doing anything, we were just traveling.“ In the released video, Noh Hong-chul eventually fainted due to altitude sickness. The staff asked Noh Hong-chul to measure his oxygen saturation level, but Noh Hong-chul just lay there with his eyes open and couldn‘t move his body easily. Noh Hong-chul, who recovered after a while, said, “I lost consciousness for a moment. In the morning, my condition suddenly got worse. “I kept eating something and my stomach started to gurgle a lot,” he said. “There was 2.9km left until I got to my ac

Minnie → Jonathan, a foreigner combination? ‘Knowing Foreign Language High School’, broadcast on February 11th

JTBC‘s new pilot entertainment show ‘Knowing Foreign Language High School’ has released a teaser video. ‘Knowing Foreign Language High School’, which will be aired for the first time on February 11, is a character variety show where foreign celebrities who moved to Korea transform into students of ‘Knowing Foreign Language High School’. In the released teaser video, Minnie, Alberto, Park Jenny, Justin Harvey, Leo, Moon Chanel, Sakura, and Jonathan, who met as classmates at ‘Knowing Foreign Language High School’, appear one after another in matching school uniforms that give off a ‘Knowing Foreign Language High School’ vibe, capturing attention. In the actual first recording, the cast members felt excitement and awkwardness at first like students starting a new semester, but soon naturally conversed and became accustomed to each other. People are looking forward to the chemistry that these people with different nationalities, cultures, and entertainment senses will show as they gather o

Yoo Jae-suk, Baek Jong-won → Oh Eun-young breaks the seal, Lee Yi-kyung “It‘s hard to succeed” (100 billion won breakfast)

On tvN STORY ‘Breakfast Worth 100 Million’, Oh Eun-young and Lee Yi-kyung will appear and spend morning time with people who have achieved success in their respective fields. The life-changing, motivating talk show ‘Breakfast Worth 100 Million’ will take a look into the lives of successful people in their respective fields, such as businessmen who move Korea and self-made people, by spending morning time with them. They plan to meet from the moment they open their eyes, have breakfast together, and learn about their daily success habits, success stories, and secrets to success. It raises curiosity about which guest‘s morning routine will be revealed in each episode. In ’Breakfast Worth 100 Million‘, Dr. Oh Eun-young will show off her ’morning soulmate‘ side, disarming guests, instead of the ’sweet and savage counselor‘ image she has shown so far. In this program, she is said to have pointed out various aspects of the guests’ lives with her unique insight, while also empathizing and hav

Kim Na-jeong, who claimed ‘Forced Drug Administration’, sent to prosecution... “It‘s regrettable” [Comprehensive]

Model and broadcaster Kim Na-jung has revealed her position after being sent to the prosecution on drug charges. On the 24th, Kim Na-jung posted a statement on her SNS account with the message, “Hello, this is Kim Na-jung. I will tell you the position organized by my lawyer regarding today‘s report. I apologize again for causing concern. Thank you.” Kim Na-jung expressed regret over the police’s contact with the media, saying, “She has already suffered a lot of mental damage. The prosecution‘s transfer of my client was made without investigating key witnesses. It is regrettable that the decision to transfer was made based solely on the police’s unilateral logic and test results.” She added, “The results of detailed tests, including two hair tests, revealed that there was no drug use prior to this forced drug use incident,” and explained, “No separate evidence was found in the search and seizure of her residence, etc.” Finally, Kim Na-jeong said, “I am in a very difficult situation, as

Kim Tae-won, whose daughter is about to get married, doesn‘t even know his prospective son-in-law’s name (Joseon‘s Lover)

Kim Tae-won of the band ‘Boohwal’ is having his first video call with his American son-in-law, but he is flustered because he doesn‘t even know his son-in-law’s name. On the episode of TV CHOSUN‘s ‘Joseon’s Lover’ to be aired at 10 p.m. on Monday the 27th, Kim Tae-won confesses to his longtime best friend Kim Gook-jin that he will soon become his father-in-law, saying, “I have a feeling that my daughter... is going to get married, so I wanted to meet her.” However, he made everyone uneasy by saying ‘Denny’ instead of ‘Devin’, his daughter‘s boyfriend’s name. Kim Tae-won even said, “New York... that... nearby,” but the production team corrected him, saying, “It‘s New York, right in the middle of New York!” and made everyone laugh. Embarrassed, Kim Tae-won clumsily tried to resolve the situation, saying, “New, she moved to New York?” Kim Gook-jin, who couldn’t stand to watch, tried to sort out the situation by asking, “Does Seo-hyun (daughter) have any plans to get married in Korea?” and

Tae-goo Eom, with a warm heart… Transforms into a Big Issue 1-day salesperson

Actor Um Tae-goo becomes a one-day salesperson for the magazine ‘Big Issue’. On February 4, Um Tae-goo will appear as a ‘Big Dome’ (Big Issue sales assistant) to promote and sell the magazine ‘Big Issue’ near Gwanghwamun Station in Seoul. Big Issue Korea is a social enterprise that provides jobs and helps the underprivileged become self-reliant through magazine sales. Um Tae-goo first met Big Issue Korea when he donated his talent as the cover model for the January 2025 issue. Based on this relationship, he volunteered as a ‘Big Dome’ to provide practical help to Big Issue salespersons who dream of becoming self-reliant in difficult environments. Meanwhile, Um Tae-goo attempted an acting transformation through the JTBC drama ‘Playful Woman’, which ended with great success last year. He showed off his surprising charm as a lovable character, different from his previous rough image. They are continuing their diverse activities, such as holding their first fan meeting since their debut an

‘Stella Kim♥’ Kim Dong-wook‘s new start... KeyEast breaks up after 9 years [Official]

‘Stella Kim♥’ Kim Dong-wook‘s new start... Parting ways with KeyEast after 9 years [Official] Actor Kim Dong-wook is making a new start after 9 years. On the 24th, KeyEast announced, “After deep discussion with actor Kim Dong-wook, we agreed to terminate our exclusive management contract.” They said, “Our company and we have been good partners for 9 years since 2016. It was an honor for KeyEast to be a part of actor Kim Dong-wook’s journey, who has always moved the public with his sincere acting. KeyEast will sincerely cheer on and support actor Kim Dong-wook‘s new challenges and growth.” The agency also expressed gratitude to Kim Dong-wook’s fans and asked, “Please continue to watch over us with unchanging love and interest.” Meanwhile, Kim Dong-wook married Stella Kim, famous as a trainee in Girls‘ Generation’s debut group, in December 2023. Last year, after finishing filming the drama ‘Gangmaegang’, he went on a honeymoon. His next work has not been announced yet. The official state

BL Drama ‘Heart Stain’, Poster Released… “Visual Feast”

The BL drama ‘Heart Stain’ has raised expectations with a poster full of a refreshing youthful mood. ‘Heart Stain (directed by Hana / written by Yoon Ina / original work by AG / produced by Oak Company)’ released three-person character posters and a group poster on the 21st and today (24th) respectively through their official SNS. The three-person character posters that were released first caught people‘s attention with individual images that fully captured the colors and charms of Kim Ji-oh as Woo-hyun, Kang Yeon-jae as Jung-min, and Ha Min as Do-ha. In addition, copy that allows a glimpse into each character’s personality was engraved, stimulating curiosity. The group poster that was released next depicted the three people radiating outstanding visuals. The fresh yet refreshing atmosphere of Kim Ji-oh and Ha Min, and the mature atmosphere of Kang Yeon-jae stimulate excitement, and anticipation for the fantastic chemistry the three will show is doubling. The BL drama ‘Heart Stain’ is

Kim Hae-sook, Jung Ji-so, Jin-young “It‘s refreshing and sad to finish it” Thoughts on the end of the drama (Miss Granny)

Kim Hae-sook, Jung Ji-so, and Jin Young shared their thoughts on the finale of KBS2 drama ‘Suspicious Woman’. In the final episode of ‘Suspicious Woman’ (directed by Park Yong-soon/written by Heo Seung-min) on the 23rd, Oh Mal-soon (played by Kim Hae-sook), a 70-year-old grandmother who suddenly turned into a 20-year-old, chose youth over life. Oh Du-ri (played by Jung Ji-so), Mal-soon‘s 20-year-old self, appeared on the debut stage of the group Element, leaving viewers deeply moved. Kim Hae-sook, who first played dual roles as Oh Mal-soon and Janet, touched the hearts of viewers with her deep acting. Kim Hae-sook said, “I was so happy while filming ’Suspicious Woman‘. The scene where I transformed into a young Oh Du-ri on a rainy day after fighting with my daughter is the most memorable. Maybe it’s because I empathized so much with Mal-soon that day, but I still remember it vividly.” I would like to thank the viewers who have shown much love and interest so far, and I hope you have a

Na In-woo, ‘Handsome veterinarian’ tells ‘Acoustic guitar performance’ (Motel Cali)

Actor Na In-woo further highlights his innocent man image with his acoustic guitar performance in ‘Motel California’. 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 by the actors regardless of their leading or supporting roles, and sensational directing that perfectly captures the sense of the season, the drama is building up a fan base, recording 5.2% in viewership ratings nationwide, 5.0% in the metropolitan area, and a peak of 6.1% as of the last 3 episodes. In the midst of this, Na In-woo’s innocent man character is attracting attention as it is garnerin

Hwang Min-hyun, Iljin impeachment ‘Strong’… Fortunately, his beliefs are right (Study Group) [TV Comprehensive]

Hwang Min-hyun announced the thrilling start of a spectacular study group formation period. Tving original ‘Study Group’ (directed by Lee Jang-hoon and Yoo Beom-sang, written by Eom Seon-ho and Oh Bo-hyun) was unveiled on the 23rd. From the surprising action of ‘Him-shy’ (a loner who hides his strength) Yoon Ga-min to the touching story of successfully recruiting the first member of the study group, Kim Se-hyun (played by Lee Jong-hyun), it presented exhilarating high school action from the beginning. Above all, Hwang Min-hyun‘s passionate acting, which maximizes the surprising charm of ‘study nerd (ardent fan)’ Yoon Ga-min whose all abilities are focused on fighting prowess, is drawing attention. Director Lee Jang-hoon’s directing, which properly captured the clear and cheerful flavor of the original webtoon, also shined. The details that maximized the genre-specific pleasure of high school action films, such as the fast and rhythmic action, art concept, music style, and screen colors

Zerobaseone Seok Matthew and Park Gun-wook, the first runners of the ‘Study Group’ OST… Released today (24th)

Group ZEROBASEONE members Seok Matthew and Park Gun-wook released the OST Part 1 ‘Back Packer’ of the TVING original ‘Study Group’ (directed by Lee Jang-hoon and Yoo Beom-sang, written by Eom Sun-ho and Oh Bo-hyun) through various music sites at noon today (24th). ‘Back Packer’ is a song that contains the spirit of teenagers who fearlessly collide like free travelers. Starting with the impressive introduction with a strong whistle sound, Seok Matthew and Park Gun-wook‘s deep voices, which are different from those used in group activities, harmoniously blend together, adding to the immersion of the drama. Seok Matthew and Park Gun-wook had already participated in an OST as a full group of ZEROBASEONE. They announced a domestic comeback on February 24th, and naturally increased the anticipation for their 5th mini album by showing off their wide range of singing skills along with the release of the OST. The music video released simultaneously with the release of the song contained footage

Song Eun-i‘s public shame... Yoo Jae-suk’s ‘best friend chemistry’ (Sixth Sense)

tvN‘s ‘Sixth Sense: City Tour’ is coming. ‘Sixth Sense: City Tour’ is a program that finds the one and only fake hidden in a special trip to find hot places and trendy issues that have taken over SNS. It is a spin-off of the variety show ‘Sixth Sense’ that finds a fake that looks more real than the real thing hidden among the real things and captivates the sixth sense. In the released first teaser video, you can get a sneak peek at ‘Sixth Sense: City Tour’ that will give you unpredictable fun together with Yoo Jae-suk, Song Eun-i, Go Kyung-pyo, and Mimi as they set out to find the fake among the hot places in the city. In addition, the cheerful tiki-taka of Yoo Jae-suk and Song Eun-i, who have been best friends for 30 years, catches the eye. In particular, when Song Eun-i accidentally says “I’ll try a taste”, Yoo Jae-suk does not miss it and points out “Trying a taste”. Song Eun-i then says “Oh no! He makes people burst into laughter by saying, “I did it?” and predicting that Yoo Jae-s

Kwak Dong-yeon in critical condition… A terrible disaster has struck “I‘m screwed” (Living in a three-room apartment in Finland)

A terrible disaster strikes main chef Kwak Dong-yeon. On the tvN show ‘Finland Rent’, which will air on the 24th, an unexpected emergency will occur while the City Boys, who were invited to a village feast, are preparing food to take to the party. According to the production team, the City Boys, who are meeting their neighbors for the first time since entering Finland, are excited and start making food for the feast. In this situation, main chef Kwak Dong-yeon‘s performance is more important than ever. However, Kwak Dong-yeon senses something is seriously wrong before he even starts cooking and freezes. In particular, Kwak Dong-yeon, who has always made delicious food in any environment, let out a sigh of despair, saying, ”I’m really screwed.“ In the midst of the chaos, with rain pouring down and not much time left, attention is focused on whether he will be able to successfully make food for the villagers. In the meantime, Lee Je-hoon challenges himself to drive a large tractor. He st

“Kim Jong-min‘s bride-to-be looks like Kim Ji-won”… Photo revealed, causing a stir (Miwoosae)

SBS entertainment show ‘My Little Old Boy’ will reveal the first domestic joint celebration party of Kim Jong-min and Kim Jun-ho, who announced their marriage this year. The ‘My Little Old Boy’ sons gathered in one place to congratulate Kim Jun-ho and Kim Jong-min on their marriage. The ‘My Little Old Boy’ sons predicted a harsh ‘marriage declaration’ full of hardships and adversity for the two grooms-to-be. In particular, single people Tak Jae-hoon, Lee Sang-min, and Lim Won-hee made people laugh by recalling painful memories of their married life and trying to dissuade the two, saying, “Marriage is a boomerang”, “It‘s a double joy, but an uneasy joy”. Kim Jong-min, who announced his marriage on April 20, told the behind-the-scenes story of how he ended up getting married around the same time as Kim Jun-ho, saying, “When I said I was getting married, Jun-ho hurriedly followed suit”. He then revealed the war of nerves over the wedding date, saying, “It was supposed to be a June wedding

Kim Gun-hee, going straight for marriage again? American lawyer‘s pride on the line, re-entering the scene (Couple Palace 2)

Mnet‘s ‘Couple Palace 2’ has released profile photos of all 60 single men and women who will join the journey to find the perfect marriage partner. Among them, famous rapper Mac Daddy has caught the eye by throwing his hat into the marriage ring. Mac Daddy is a talented rapper who has shown off his powerful rapping skills in ‘Show Me the Money 9’ and ‘Rap: Public’. He is also much loved on YouTube with the character ‘Mr. Mac. Whether he will show off his unexpected charm as a ‘loving rapper’ through ‘Couple Palace 2’ and whether he will be able to find the perfect match is something to watch out for. Familiar faces from the previous season also stand out. Kim Ye-rin, a former Miss Korea contestant in Season 1, left a strong impression on viewers by showing a bitter side after failing to be matched with a couple. Kim Ye-rin, who was hurt when her date asked her, “Aren’t you thinking about losing weight?” at the time, made a splendid return after losing a whopping 20 kg, raising expectat