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TVKim Sung-ryung is about to turn 60, but her beauty is a hit… “Entering college at age 38”Passion is also A (You Quiz)tvN‘s ‘You Quiz on the Block’ will feature a special episode titled ‘How to Beat Me’. Episode 277 of ‘You Quiz on the Block’ (abbreviated as ‘You Quiz’), which will air on the 22nd, will feature Taekwondo boy Byun Jae-young, who rose to the top of the world with his perfect kicks, psychiatrist Yoon Dae-hyun who will jump-start your listless mind, and actress Kim Sung-ryung. According to the production team, 16-year-old Taekwondo boy Byun Jae-young, who won first place with a new world record at the 2024 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, will be knocking on the door of ‘You Quiz’. The video of Byun Jae-young showing off his perfect kicks in his first appearance at a world competition received explosive interest, reaching 10 million views. On this episode, Byun Jae-young will reveal the behind-the-scenes stories of the much-talked-about World Championships, as well as the process of becoming a national representative after practicing every single day without fail, traveling two hourJan 22, 2025
TVGo Ara hasn‘t been seen for a while... First OTT challenge since debut (Chunhwa Love Story)Go Ara is portraying an enterprising woman. In the TVING original series ‘Chunhwa Yeonasamgwan’ (written by Seo Eun-jung, directed by Lee Kwang-young, produced by Beyond J, SLL, and provided by TVING), she will play the role of Hwa-ri, a princess of the fictional country of the East, and captivate viewers with her abundant charm. In the drama, Hwa-ri is a character who turns the capital upside down with her unexpected choice of ‘direct selection’ for her son-in-law after free love, despite her noble status as a princess of the royal family. In an era when men and women being different was taken for granted, Hwa-ri‘s bold steps as she boldly opens her own path in life by shouting ‘Jamanchu’ (short for ‘Pursuit of Free Encounters’) are drawing attention. Meanwhile, Go Ara’s transformation, which will complete the growth of Hwa-ri‘s character, is also drawing attention. Go Ara, who challenged herself with an OTT work for the first time since her debut through ‘Chunhwayeonaesam’, said, “IJan 22, 2025
TVLee Hye-ri “Why did you touch my stuff?” A fierce question (friendly competition)‘Fair Competition’ Lee Hye-ri, Jung Soo-bin, Kang Hye-won, and Oh Woo-ri‘s fierce survival competition is foreshadowed. The STUDIO X+U drama ‘Fair Competition’ (Planned by: STUDIO X+U / Produced by: YLAB FLEX, STUDIO X+U / Directed by: Kim Tae-hee / Written by: Kim Tae-hee, Min Ye-ji), which will be first aired on February 10th, is a mystery girl thriller about ‘Seul-gi’, a transfer student at Chaehwa Girls’ High School, one of the top 1% in Korea where a cutthroat college entrance exam competition takes place, her friends who reveal their individual desires, and the suspicious death of her father, who was a member of the CSAT committee. Lee Hye-ri (as Yoo Je-yi), Jung Soo-bin (as Woo Seul-gi), Kang Hye-won (as Joo Ye-ri), and Oh Woo-ri (as Choi Kyung) will portray the realistic emotions of teenage girls amidst the college entrance exam competition. Meanwhile, the main trailer for ‘Fair Competition’ was released on January 22nd. The released video begins with Woo Seul-gi (played by JunJan 22, 2025
TVKim Hye-soo, caught up in a scandal?… Jeong Seong-il, who changed 180 degrees (Trigger)Disney+‘s original series ‘Trigger’ is receiving explosive responses with the release of episodes 1 and 2 on the 15th (Wednesday), and the trailer stills for episodes 3 and 4 that foreshadow the truth of the incident and the appearance of a new character have been released. ‘Trigger’, which received explosive acclaim since the release of episodes 1 and 2 on the 15th (Wednesday) for its quirky and odd characters, unique actors’ passionate acting, and fast-paced fact-based assault storyline, is releasing episodes 3 and 4 today (the 22nd). The ending of episode 2, where Kim Hye-soo‘s double nosebleed performance stood out, drew a hot response, and curiosity is growing about how the truth of the cat urban legend incident that has not yet been revealed will be revealed in the next episode. The released stills for episodes 3 and 4 capture the colorful appearances of the ‘Trigger’ team surrounding the incident, capturing attention. From the sharp charisma of MC ‘O So-ryong’ who uncovers the tJan 22, 2025
TVJeong Seong-il, ‘1 Person 4 Colors’ Poster Behind Stills Released (Trigger)Actor Jeong Seong-il attracts attention by showing off his thousand faces. The behind-the-scenes cuts of the poster for Disney+‘s ‘Trigger’, which has been showing signs of extraordinary success since its release on the 15th (Wednesday), have been released, and the colorful appearances of Seong-il Jeong, armed with various charms, are attracting attention. Disney+’s ‘Trigger’ is the story of a group of vicious investigative journalists who first stick their cameras into this flower-like world to expose the wrongdoings of the bad guys. In the drama, Seong-il Jeong plays the role of Han-do, a polite but rude parachute rookie PD. He has a hard time adapting to the ‘Trigger’ team and becomes a voluntary outsider, transforming into Trigger‘s golden child, giving viewers a fresh feeling with visuals that are the complete opposite of the gentle and honest image he has shown so far. In the revealed behind-the-scenes stills, Seong-il Jeong stands behind a bright yellow bouquet of flowers reminiJan 22, 2025
TVShin Hye-sun becomes a mystery character… ‘Lady Dua’ production confirmedNetflix has confirmed the production of a new series, ‘Lady Dua’, drawing attention. Netflix has confirmed the production of a new series, ‘Lady Dua’, and revealed the casting lineup including Shin Hye-sun and Lee Joon-hyuk. The Netflix series ‘Lady Dua’ is the story of ‘Sarah Kim’, a woman who wants to become a luxury item even if it is fake, and ‘Moo-kyung’, a man who pursues her desire. Shin Hye-sun, who has shown her solid acting skills in dramas ‘Secret Forest’, ‘My Golden Life’, ‘Welcome to Samdal-li’, ‘To My Harry’, and movies ‘Innocence’, ‘Target’, ‘She Died’, will appear in the Netflix series ‘Lady Dua’ and leave a strong impact. ‘Sarah Kim’, played by Shin Hye-sun, is the Asia branch manager of a high-end brand. She is a mysterious figure whose name can be heard everywhere, but ironically, she is not easily seen anywhere. In the world of the most glittering upper class, what is the story behind ‘Sarah Kim’, who was suddenly identified as the victim of an unidentified murder cJan 22, 2025
TVYulhee, after divorce from Choi Min-hwan, new start as an actress… ‘My Secret Romance’ script certificationYulhee, formerly of group Laboum, has announced a new beginning. On the 21st, Yulhee posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “My Partner is the Devil, Fighting”. The revealed picture contains the script for ‘My Partner is the Devil’ with Yulhee‘s name written on it. Yulhee is reported to have been cast as the female lead in the drama. Previously, Yulhee had expressed her intention to sign an exclusive contract with her agency Highbeam Studio and focus on her entertainment career in earnest. Attention is being paid to Yulhee’s future plans as she embarks on a new beginning as an actress. Meanwhile, Yulhee married Choi Min-hwan, formerly of FT Island, in 2018 and they have one son and two daughters, but they divorced in December 2024. At the time, Choi Min-hwan had custody, but Yul-hee filed a lawsuit for custody, alimony, and division of property in November of last year, citing Choi Min-hwan‘s visits to the establishment. Reporter Kim Seung-hyeon, Donga.com tmdgus@donga.comJan 22, 2025
TV24th Solo Male “I Can‘t Ask Him to Back Off...” Mental Breakdown Appeal (I’m Solo)The 24th batch of ‘I am SOLO’ is expected to bring about a ‘huge aftershock’ due to the ‘true choices’ of the single men. On the episode of the real dating program ‘I am SOLO’ that airs on ENA and SBS Plus on the afternoon of the 22nd, the surprising situation of ‘24 Solo Country’ will be revealed, where the single men confirmed their true feelings by turning back the time 9 hours after the ‘random date’. On this day, the 24th batch of single men and women gather again under the bright moonlight after finishing the ‘random date’. The production team announces, “We will turn back time 9 hours”, and the 24th batch of single men and women get to see in front of their eyes the ‘her #1 in their hearts’ that the single men pointed out before the ‘random date’. However, the single men who confirmed their ‘love rivals’ and the single women who caught the change of heart of the ‘favorable men’ gradually turn on the ‘eagle eye’ mode and show jealousy, foreshadowing an ‘aftershock’. After checkinJan 22, 2025
TVOttomam, in love “Timo is a no-nonsense, conservative person” [DA★]Influencer Otto Mom, who is attracting attention for her healthy and beautiful body, has admitted to being in a relationship. On the 21st, Otto Mom posted on her SNS, “Thank you for congratulating me. I want to brag about Timo, but he is the complete opposite of me.” She also said, “I will keep Timo a secret from now on, but my love story seemed like it would never happen at first, but we were able to overcome the wall with the power of love.” She then introduced her lover Timo (stage name) as, “I want to brag about him so much, but he is the complete opposite of me. I am a spectator, and Timo is a completely conservative person who is not a spectator.” She added that she would make it public someday with Timo’s permission. Meanwhile, Otto Mom is single and has a son. As an influencer and businessman, he communicates with his subscribers through various content. Photo = Otto Mom SNSJan 22, 2025
TV‘Study Group’ Director “When I first saw Hwang Min-hyun, he showed ‘clear eyes’ temperament”TVING original ‘Study Group’ (directed by Lee Jang-hoon and Yoo Beom-sang, written by Eom Seon-ho and Oh Bo-hyun) announces the birth of a high school action film without context. ‘Study Group’ is a comical high school action film about Yoon Ga-min (played by Hwang Min-hyun), who wants to study hard but is only good at fighting, forming a ‘Study Group’ while taking on the bloody college entrance exams at the worst school in the world. The thrilling, impactful action added to the story of Yoon Ga-min, a ‘hidden nerd’, who chooses to fight in order to study, and the students, each with their own stories, trying to protect their study group, are expected to provide catharsis. It is based on a popular webtoon of the same name. The production team pointed out the points to watch a day before the release of the film. ‘Found It! The Eyes That Want to Study’ Explosion of catharsis! The birth of a refreshing and thrilling high school action movie without context The meeting of a production teamJan 22, 2025
TVWild boar appears during filming of variety show? Cast members are extremely nervous (Let‘s live together)On the 23rd, KBS2‘s ‘Let’s Live Together with Park Won-sook’ Park Won-sook, Hye-eun-i, Shin Gye-sook, and Lee Soon-sil will appear. On this day, the sisters hear news of a wild boar that has traveled down the Taebaek Mountains to Yeongdeok. After hearing news of a wild boar coming down to a private house and destroying crops, they decide to meet with an expert to hear more details. They learn that strict management is necessary from search to capture because it carries African swine fever (ASF), which has a mortality rate of nearly 100% in acute cases, and causes serious damage to pig farms. After monitoring the vivid movements of a herd of wild boars with a thermal imaging camera, the sisters set out to track them and discover footprints of a wild animal presumed to be a wild boar, and the tension rises. North Korean cuisine expert Lee Soon-sil treats them to a course meal full of life. She prepared the so-called ‘North Korean speed cooking’, captivating the eyes and mouths by makingJan 22, 2025
TVLim Ji-yeon‘s life dealing with So-hye-ah, who was like Park Yeon-jin’s past life (Madam Ok‘s Story)All eyes are on the life of Lim Ji-yeon, the protagonist with an odd fate never seen before. With only two episodes left until the end of JTBC‘s Saturday-Sunday drama ‘Madam Ok’s Story’ (written by Park Ji-sook, directed by Jin Hyeok and Choi Bo-yoon), the production team summarized the process through which slave Gu Deok-i (played by Lim Ji-yeon) became madam Ok Tae-young (played by Lim Ji-yeon). ● Slave Gu Deok pours a chamber pot on her mistress! The story of that night that changed her life 180 degrees! When Ok Tae-young was living as Gu Deok-i, the servant of lady Kim So-hye (played by Ha Yul-ri), she was falsely accused of colluding with Song Seo-in (played by Chu Young-woo), who was discussing marriage with her, and this brought the misery of a slave‘s life to its peak. He was severely beaten and forced to obey his master’s orders, and faced the biggest obstacle in his life. However, Guduk used this obstacle as an opportunity and wounded his master Kim Nak-su‘s (Lee Seo-hwan) faJan 22, 2025
TVGo Hyun-jung reunites, saves Ryeo-woon from danger (Namib) [TV Comprehensive]Go Hyun-jung saved the best child of her life, Ryeo-woon. In episode 10 of the Genie TV original drama ‘Namib’ (written by Eom Sung-min, directed by Han Sang-jae and Kang Min-goo), which aired on the 21st, a touching reunion between mentor and mentee took place as Kang Soo-hyun (played by Go Hyun-jung) held the hand of trainee Yoo Jin-woo (played by Ryeo-woon), who had been embroiled in various controversies. Kang Soo-hyun, who had briefly lost consciousness due to a car accident, barely recovered after dreaming of Yoo Jin-woo begging her not to abandon him, and due to her anxious mind, she ended up dragging her sick body to meet Yoo Jin-woo. Kang Soo-hyun, who had been unable to respond to Yoo Jin-woo‘s words telling him not to come to her again, discovered a new scar on Yoo Jin-woo’s wrist, and let out a pitiful sigh after realizing what had happened to him. To make matters worse, Shim Jin-woo (played by Lee Jin-woo) found out that Kang Soo-hyun had bought a factory with the money heJan 22, 2025
TVKim Dae-ho, major accident during filming “I won‘t come to an expensive house again” (Save me! Holmes)Actor Ha Seok-jin will appear on MBC‘s ‘Save Me! Holmes’ (directed by Jung Da-hee, Kim Moon-seop, Kim Jin-kyung, Kim Wan-chul) on the 23rd. The broadcast that day will reveal the rankings of Seoul apartment transaction volume in 2024, from 1st to 25th place. Among them, various apartments in Songpa-gu, which ranked 1st in Seoul apartment transaction volume, will be visited. Songpa-gu visitor Ha Seok-jin, a native of Songpa-gu and representative of the entertainment industry, will be accompanied by Kim Sook and Kim Dae-ho. The first place the three headed to was an apartment located in Jamsil Station, a 15-story apartment with 3,930 households that was completed in 1978. Apartments in complexes 1 to 4 of the same apartment complex have all been rebuilt. After passing through the lobby with a sense of age and a long hallway, an apartment with a surprising interior that was completely remodeled appears, drawing attention. While looking inside the house, the three discover the homeowner’sJan 22, 2025
TV‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’ Highlight Video ReleasedThe highlight video of ‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’, which contains the colorful life of Uhm Ji-won, has been released. KBS 2TV‘s new weekend drama ‘Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers!’, which is scheduled to premiere at 8 PM on Saturday, February 1st, is a drama that depicts a mature family story created by the five unique brothers of the long-established brewery, Eagle Brewery, and the eldest sister-in-law who suddenly becomes the head of the household after her husband’s sudden death just ten days after her wedding. The released highlight video begins with Ma Kwang-sook (played by Uhm Ji-won) boldly declaring her ambition, “I will uphold my husband‘s legacy and make Eagle Brewery the best brewery in the country.” This part makes one wonder why Gwang-sook, a post office counter manager, took over the brewery. In addition, on the day of Gwang-sook’s wedding, who met Oh Jang-soo (played by Lee Pil-mo) after a long period of single life and got married, heavyJan 22, 2025
TVJung Ji-so♥Yoo Jung-hoo, will a scandal break out? Spotted on a date in Hanbok (Suspicious Partner)Jung Ji-so and Yoo Jung-hoo enjoy a date in hanbok. In episode 11 of KBS 2TV‘s Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘Suspicious Girl’ (directed by Park Yong-soon/ written by Heo Seung-min) airing on the 22nd, Oh Doo-ri (played by Jung Ji-so) spends an unforgettable day with Park Joon (played by Yoo Jung-hoo). While Park Gap-yong (played by Jung Bo-seok) is living his second life as a 20-something following Oh Mal-soon (played by Kim Hae-sook), Joon engages in a tense war of nerves with Daniel Han (played by Jin-young) over his first love, Doo-ri. However, Doo-ri’s heart leans towards Daniel and not Joon, which is heartbreaking. The released photos capture the friendly hanbok date between Doo-ri and Joon. Joon visits Eunice Entertainment to meet Doo-ri. However, Doo-ri is worried that a scandal will break out with Joon. Jun flirts with her, calling himself the ‘official boyfriend of the Republic of Korea Oduri’ to ease her tension. After that, Doori is taken by Jun‘s hand and goes on a date. DooriJan 22, 2025
TVKwaktube again? “It feels like I‘ve been cursed at directly for the first time in a while” (Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 2)‘Jun Hyun-moo‘s Plan 2’ Jeon Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube explored the best restaurants in Sacheon, Gyeongsangnam-do. Episode 14 of the full-scale street food documentary ‘Jun Hyun-moo’s Plan 2’, which will air at 9:10 PM on the 24th (Friday), will depict Jeon Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube (Kwak Jun-bin) going on a quest to discover a ‘real restaurant’. On this day, Jeon Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube arrived in Sacheon, where the blue sea and sky are in harmony, and said, “This is my first time coming here in my life”. Jeon Hyun-moo continued, “When I asked the Sacheon residents, they all talked about raw codfish soup. There‘s a restaurant that only serves raw codfish that is up for auction every morning”, and headed to the restaurant. After a while, Jeon Hyun-moo arrives at the restaurant and suddenly says, “You’re really ugly~” and makes Kwak Tube trip. Kwak Tube says, “Huh? It‘s been a while since I’ve been directly cursed at,“ and smiles bitterly. People are curious as to why Jeon Hyun-moo suddenly stJan 22, 2025
TVPark Hyung-soo Confirmed to Appear in ‘The Art of Negotiation’, Working with Lee Je-hoon [Official]Actor Park Hyung-soo has confirmed his appearance in JTBC‘s new Saturday-Sunday drama ‘The Art of Negotiation’ (directed by Ahn Pan-seok, written by Lee Seung-young). ‘The Art of Negotiation’ is a drama that depicts the activities of a legendary negotiator and his team of M&A experts at large corporations. Previously, Lee Je-hoon, Kim Dae-myung, and Sung Dong-il announced their appearances. Park Hyung-soo will be joining them. In the drama, Park Hyung-soo appears as ‘Kang Sang-bae’, the director of the sales manager Yoo Min Investment. He will participate as the sales manager for Yoon Joo-no’s (played by Lee Je-hoon) M&A project to save the Sanin Group, making the story even more exciting. Park Hyung-soo is a veteran actor who has completed a variety of colorful characters in numerous works with his realistic acting. In the dramas ‘Wise Prison Life’, ‘Melo is My Nature’, ‘Crash Landing on You’, ‘Happiness’, ‘Understanding of Love’, as well as the movies ‘Cooperation’, ‘Cooperation 2: IJan 22, 2025
TVWhy are Lee Dong-gun and Park Ha-sun‘s expressions like that? ‘Useless Love’ Released TodayPulsepick‘s short-form drama ‘Useless Love’ (directed by Lee Jung-seop) is unveiled. ‘Useless Love’ is a delightful comedy about old-fashioned Imoo-gae (played by Lee Dong-gun) and Do Do-hye (played by Park Ha-sun), who have come to believe that love is meaningless, and they face the greatest romance of their lives after a one-night stand. Lee Dong-gun plays a literary critic and editor-in-chief of a publishing company, and he believes that love is no longer just a dry word. However, he transforms into ‘Imoo-gae’, whose daily life that was like a lake is shaken after meeting ‘Do Do-hye’. Park Ha-sun, who will show delightful chemistry with Lee Dong-gun, appears as ‘Do Do-hye’, the design director of the publishing company. He was hurt by love and vowed to erase ‘love’ from his life, but he feels excitement again with ‘Do Do-hye’, who seemed to be a worldly person, and he brings it to life with his acting. The two of them bring the comic romance of ‘Do Do-hye’, who become strangely entaJan 22, 2025
TVLim Se-mi, opens a bar a year after divorce… Moon Ga-young♥Choi Hyun-wook also knows the dark history (That guy is a black dragon)Actress Im Se-mi is appearing in tvN‘s new Monday-Tuesday drama ‘That Guy is a Black Flame Dragon’ (directed by Lee Soo-hyun, written by Kim Soo-yeon) as the only ‘connecting link’ who knows the dark history of Moon Ga-young and Choi Hyun-wook. ‘That Guy is a Black Flame Dragon’ is a sealed romance between Team Leader Baek Soo-jung (played by Moon Ga-young), the ‘head killer’ who suffers from a dark history, and Headquarters Manager Ban Joo-yeon (played by Choi Hyun-wook), the ‘third-generation chaebol’ who holds a black flame dragon in her heart. It is based on a popular webtoon of the same name. The cast includes Moon Ga-young, Choi Hyun-wook, Im Se-mi, and Kwak Si-yang. Im Se-mi plays the role of Seo Ha-jin, the owner of the bar ‘Sool-ro’. Seo Ha-jin gets married to her first love after 10 years of dating, but gets divorced after a year and devotes herself to running the bar, living her own life proactively. Seo Ha-jin, who thought she would never have love in her future life, beginJan 22, 2025