Ahn Jae-hyun, as expected from Shin Mi-do, entertainment sense and honesty “I’m lonely alone” (Gao Zheng)[TV Comprehensive]
Yoon Kye-sang, screaming at the old man gag of selling “I’m really drunk on excitement!” [TV Comprehensive]
TVMBC‘s ‘The call you’re making now’ is a warning to let your guard downThe MBC show ‘The Call You‘re Dialing Now’, which recently came to an end amid much buzz, has been given a warning by the Korea Communications Standards Commission. The Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCS) held a general meeting at the Mokdong Broadcast Center in Seoul on the 20th and decided on legal sanctions, etc. for 39 cases including ‘The Call You’re Dialing Now’. ‘The Call You‘re Dialing Now’ was embroiled in a controversy over sign language trivialization in the first episode. In the drama, sign language interpreter Hong Hee-joo (Chae Soo-bin) was broadcasting a scene in which she repeatedly raised her middle finger in the process of signing the ‘mountain (山)’ of ‘landslide’ while interpreting the news, and there was a broadcast error. In relation to this, viewersJan 21, 2025
TVMoon Ga-young and Choi Hyun-wook‘s ‘Dark History First Love Romance’Moon Ga-young and Choi Hyun-wook will unfold their first love romance tinged with ‘dark history’. The two will meet as bittersweet first loves through tvN‘s new Monday-Tuesday drama ‘That guy is a black flame dragon’, which will be aired for the first time on February 17th. ‘She is a black flame dragon’ is a romance that unseals the ‘head killer’ team leader Baek Soo-jung, who suffers from a dark history, and the ‘chaebol third generation’ head of the head office who holds a black flame dragon in her heart. It is based on the popular webtoon of the same name by author Hyejin Yang. In the drama, Moon Ga-young plays Baek Soo-jung, the planning team leader of Yongseong Department Store, who fights against the head office to survive in a harsh world. Choi Hyun-wook plays Baek Soo-jung, who fights against the head office to gain recognition as a perfectionist successor to a conglomerate.Jan 21, 2025
TVMotorcyclist‘s neck was snared by wire ‘horrible’… Unconscious for 2 weeks (Hanbli)JTBC‘s ‘Han Moon-chul’s Black Box Review’ will highlight a shocking accident that puts one at the crossroads of life and death. The ‘Han Moon-chul‘s Black Box Review’ (abbreviated as ‘HanBli’) to be aired on the 21st will highlight a very dangerous accident that occurred on the road. According to the production team, the CCTV footage released that day shows the horrific scene of a motorcycle driver suddenly jumping out and falling on the road. The panelists who watched the shocking accident of the motorcycle driver who was traveling at high speed let out a sigh of relief at the news that he miraculously survived. The victim recalls the horrific moment of the accident. He explains the details of the accident, saying that the excavator he was working on on the road broke the wire securing the utility pole, and at that moment, it snatched his neck while he was driving. The studio is filled with sorrow at the fact that the victim was unconscious for two weeks due to this accident, and lostJan 21, 2025
TV‘Composition Fee Fraud Controversy’ Yoo Jae-hwan, Not Guilty... “Currently Bankrupt”Composer Yoo Jae-hwan has been cleared of charges of fraud in music fees. On the 10th, the Seoul Gangseo Police Station decided not to prosecute Yoo Jae-hwan, who was sued by 23 people for fraud, due to insufficient evidence (not guilty). Regarding this, Yoo Jae-hwan said in an interview with YTN Star, “I still feel very guilty,” and “I’ve been cleared of charges, but it doesn’t feel all that good. I just feel like the misunderstanding has been cleared.” He continued, “As we live, things don’t always go as planned. I started out with the intention of doing something good, but it turned into a misunderstanding, which was very disappointing. It was a very difficult time, and I worked hard, but it’s unfortunate that this is the result.” Yoo Jae-hwan emphasized again that he did not receive a fee for music, saying, “The reason I received 1.3 million won at first was because I thought I could make a good song. But I didn’t know the production cost would go up this much. “I only received theJan 21, 2025
TVShim Hyun-seop to marry 11 years younger this spring [Comprehensive]Comedian Shim Hyun-seop was shown getting marriage permission from the parents of his girlfriend, who is 11 years younger than him, on ‘Joseon‘s Lover’. The two will be getting married in the spring of 2025. On the episode of TV CHOSUN’s ‘Joseon‘s Lover’ that aired on the 20th, Shim Hyun-seop was shown going to get marriage permission from his girlfriend’s parents. On this day, Shim Hyun-seop said, “I‘m going to take Yeong-rim’s parents to a restaurant in my car,” and announced his plans for a ‘car bath’. After that, Shim Hyun-seop left the house, leaving a solemn greeting in front of a picture of his deceased mother, saying, “The youngest son is going to get marriage permission.” However, when Shim Hyun-seop actually met his girlfriend‘s parents, he seemed nervous and stammered before barely managing to greet them, saying, “Father, mother... you look really great today.“ Even in the awkward atmosphere, the girlfriend’s father expressed satisfaction, saying, ”Is it this clean for a carJan 21, 2025
TVGo Ara♥Jang Ryul‘s chemistry, a fateful meeting (Chunhwa Love Story)The fateful meeting between Princess Go Ara and playboy Jang Ryul unfolds. The TVING original series ‘Chunhwa Yeonaesam’ (written by Seo Eun-jung and directed by Lee Kwang-young) is a romantic youth historical drama that unfolds as Princess Hwa-ri (played by Go Ara), who failed in her first love, declares that she will find her own son-in-law while the city is in an uproar over the unconventional love story collection ‘Chunhwa Yeonaesam’, getting involved with the city‘s biggest playboy Hwan (played by Jang Ryul) and the number one groom-to-be Jang Won (played by Kang Chan-hee). In the drama, Hwa-ri is a direct princess of the fictional nation of the Eastern Kingdom and is a curious and free-spirited character who grew up receiving the king’s deep love. This personality of Hwari is also applied to the way of dating and marriage. Even though it is a time when men and women are considered to be different, the city is turned upside down by the unconventional choice of ‘direct selection’ fJan 21, 2025
TVKim Jong-guk‘s love affair revealed by his closest confidant, causing a stir on the scene (whenever he gets a chance)On the SBS show ‘Whenever You Have Time’ that will air on the 21st, following Kim Jong-kook‘s New Year’s wish to get married, Yoo Jae-suk revealed that Kim Jong-kook is not currently single, drawing attention to the background behind the announcement. The main topic of conversation on that day‘s broadcast is between married man Yoo Jae-suk and Cha Tae-hyun about getting ‘50-year-old single’ Kim Jong-kook married. According to the production team, Yoo Jae-suk turns the set upside down by saying, “Jong-kook is not currently single”. Yoo Jae-suk then explains, “Jong-kook is already interacting with many health enthusiasts”, making everyone nod. Cha Tae-hyun then teases, “It would be awesome if Jong-kook appeared on a real dating show”, and Kim Jong-kook replies, “I’ll take care of the marriage myself”, satisfying ‘Jong-kook catcher’ Cha Tae-hyun. On the other hand, when Yoo Yeon-seok suggested an alternative that 100% met Kim Jong-kook‘s needs by saying, “Instead of a stick of love, how aJan 21, 2025
TVLee Je-hoon → Sung Dong-il ‘Negotiation Skills’ First broadcast on March 8 [Official]A negotiation that will shake up the Korean corporate world is about to begin. JTBC‘s new Saturday-Sunday drama, ‘The Art of Negotiation’ (directed by Ahn Pan-seok, written by Lee Seung-young) depicts the activities of a large corporation’s M&A expert and his team, known as the legendary negotiator. A teaser poster containing the back of Lee Je-hoon‘s silver hair, who has transformed into an M&A expert, has been released. The lineup of actors who will portray the conflicts of interest of the people in the Sanin Group, including Kim Dae-myung, Sung Dong-il, Jang Hyun-sung, Oh Man-seok, Ahn Hyun-ho, and Cha Kang-yoon, adds to the excitement. According to the production team, Lee Je-hoon plays Yoon Joo-no, a negotiation expert who has come to save the Sanin Group from crisis. Yoon Joo-no is a negotiation expert with keen insight and judgment who evaluates the value of a company and promotes mergers and acquisitions, and is a legend in the M&A world, also known as the white snake. AttentioJan 21, 2025
TVRyeoun, caught in the past… Controversy continues (Namib) [TV Comprehensive]Due to the controversy surrounding Lee Seung-jun, the real culprit behind the audition rigging, Ryeo-woon‘s debut countdown has been put on emergency alert. In episode 9 of the Genie TV original drama ‘Namib’ (written by Eom Sung-min, directed by Han Sang-jae and Kang Min-goo) that aired on the 20th, trainee Yoo Jin-woo (played by Ryeo-woon), who was transferred from Kang Soo-hyun (played by Go Hyun-jung) to a large agency, fell into deep frustration due to various controversies, which was pitiful. As soon as the contract was finished, Yoo Jin-woo asked Kang Soo-hyun why she sold him. Yoo Jin-woo, who believed Kang Soo-hyun’s words that they would succeed together and thoroughly kept his promise to protect her son Shim Jin-woo (played by Lee Jin-woo), lost his reason and started to run wild when Kang Soo-hyun said that he needed money to buy Shim Jin-woo‘s factory. Yoo Jin-woo, who was traumatized by being abandoned by someone who was like family, pleaded with Kang Soo-hyun, but Kang SJan 21, 2025
TV“Unimaginable development” The production team is also excited, first release on the 22nd (Transfer Love, Another Beginning)TVING original ‘Transfer Love, Another Beginning’ is creating new memories with its unique cast. ‘Transfer Love, Another Beginning’, which will be aired for the first time on the 22nd, is a reality show that completes the worldview of the cast that has grown even more since ‘Transfer Love’ and heralds a new beginning. Ahead of the airing of ‘Transfer Love 4’ this year, the production team pointed out the points to watch for ‘Transfer Love, Another Beginning’, which will fully serve as a stopover between the series. ● Covering the entire series from ‘Transfer Love’ to ‘Transfer Love 3’! True integration of worldviews! The appearances of Lee Hye-sun and Jung Hye-im from ‘Transfer Love, Another Beginning’, Jeong Gyu-min and Park Na-eon from ‘Transfer Love 2’, and Kim Kwang-tae from ‘Transfer Love 3’ were revealed through spoiler posters, drawing attention. As those who were in charge of one axis of each season have finally gathered in one place by breaking down the season walls, it foreshJan 21, 2025
TV‘Black and White Chef’ Park Eun-young, Jung Ji-seon‘s backbiting caught “That older sister is not that great” (Talker) [TV Comprehensive]JTBC‘s ‘Tokpawon 25 Hours’ has drawn attention with its diverse travel courses. The ‘Tokpawon 25 Hours’ that aired on the 20th went on an architectural tour of Copenhagen, Denmark, the second part of Jeon Hyun-moo and Yang Se-chan’s trip to Hong Kong, and a tour of ultra-luxurious homes in Miami, USA. The viewership ratings for the broadcast that day were 3.3% in the metropolitan area and 3.3% nationwide based on Nielsen Korea‘s paid households. First, in the ‘Tokpawon World Exploration Life’ corner, the Danish Tokpawon started an architectural tour in Copenhagen. The apartment buildings that the Tokpawon visited boasted a unique structure built in V and M shapes to secure a wide view, and the fact that this design allowed them to enjoy the city’s scenery to the fullest stood out. Next, the Tokpawon moved to a waste incinerator in Copenhagen and attracted attention by experiencing grass skiing on the rooftop there. There are no mountains in Denmark, so you have to cross the border to gJan 21, 2025
TVHistorical drama ‘Wonkyung’ is a hot topic… The effect of the two-track strategytvN‘s historical drama ‘Wonkyung’, starring Cha Joo-young as Queen Wongyeong, is captivating viewers with its ‘two-track’ strategy. The drama has succeeded in increasing its topicality by actively utilizing the ‘symbiosis’, which has recently swept the broadcasting industry, in which TV and OTT (online video service) exchange content. ‘Wonkyung’, which first aired on the 6th, garnered attention even before it aired because it focused on Queen Wongyeong, who was next to Lee Bang-won, rather than Lee Bang-won, who was mainly featured in previous historical dramas. Up until the 4th episode, ‘Wonkyung’ mainly depicted the conflict between Lee Bang-won, who tries to keep his in-laws in check, and Queen Wongyeong, who boldly stands up to him, and recorded a viewership rating of 5.6% (Nielsen Korea).Jan 21, 2025
TVHwang Woo-seul-hye‘s Surprise Announcement “I Have a Boyfriend 1 Year Younger Than Me” (Salty Brother)Actress Hwang Woo Seul-hye revealed that she is dating a man. On the 20th, a video titled ‘EP. 76 The drunken teamwork that made even Dong-yeop cut ties! Who will get upset and go home first?!’ was uploaded on the YouTube channel ‘Salty Brother Shin Dong-yup’ (abbreviated as ‘Salty Brother’). In the released video, the main characters of the movie ‘Hitman 2’ Kwon Sang-woo, Lee Yi-kyung, and Hwang Woo-seul-hye appeared as guests on ‘Salty Brother’ to promote the work. In particular, Hwang Woo-seul-hye revealed that she is dating a man that she is dating. Hwang Woo-seul-hye said, “I have a boyfriend”, and Lee Yi-kyung said, “Think again because he has his own experience with public relationships”, making people laugh. Hwang Woo-seul-hye said, “I have never dated a celebrity” and that she has been dating the man she is currently dating for a year. At this, Shin Dong-yup joked, “Does he think of Hwang Woo-seul-hye as his girlfriend?” Hwang Woo-seul-hye responded, “I might not,” which madeJan 20, 2025
TVJeon Hye-jin returns to the small screen, ‘Riding Life’ first airs on March 3 [Official]Genie TV original drama ‘Riding Life’ (directed by Kim Chul-gyu, written by Sung Yoon-ah, Jo Won-dong) has confirmed its release date of March 3, and has released character posters of the three generations of mother and daughter, Jeon Hye-jin, Jo Min-soo, and Kim Sa-rang, riding ‘Riding Life’. ‘Riding Life’ is a drama that depicts the life of a three-generation mother and daughter in Daechi-dong as Jeong-eun, a passionate working mom who is about to take her daughter‘s ‘7-year-old civil service exam’, entrusts her mother, Ji-ah, to ride her academy. ‘7-year-old civil service exam’ is a new word referring to the entrance test to send a child to a famous English academy. It humorously and realistically depicts the early childhood private education scene where mothers engage in a war-like academy ride. The released character posters contain the various positions and thoughts of the three generations of mother and daughter who have jumped into the Daechi-dong life. The passionate working mJan 20, 2025
TVLee Hye-sun, who was like ‘Nasol’ → Kim Kwang-tae, who is crazy about plotting, is coming (Transfer Love, Another Beginning)Lee Hye-sun, Jung Hye-im, Jung Gyu-min, Park Na-eon, and Kim Kwang-tae, who showed diverse narratives in the Tving original ‘Transfer Love’, will present new chemistry through ‘Transfer Love, Another Beginning’. ‘Transfer Love, Another Beginning’, which will be first aired on the 22nd, is a reality show that completes the worldview of the cast that has grown even more since ‘Transfer Love’ reuniting and heralding a new beginning. Ahead of the release of ‘Transfer Love 4’, the production team looked back on a crucial scene while heralding the unification of the worldview with a spin-off that encompasses the previous seasons. ● Lee Hye-sun, the protagonist of the ‘Jacuzzi’ craze that even MC Lee Yong-jin fell in love with! Lee Hye-sun, who showed off her witty wit in ‘Transfer Love’, took on the roles of cuteness and sassiness, made everyone laugh by shouting out ‘Jacuzzi’ when everyone was struggling between X (ex-lover) and NEW (new relationship). MC Lee Yong-jin laughed at Lee Hye-sunJan 20, 2025
TVRyeoun, Ha Yujun grabs her by the collar… A new ordeal comes (Namib)A new ordeal awaits Ryeo-woon, who is nearing the end of his 10-year trainee life. In episode 9 of the Genie TV original drama ‘Namib’ (written by Eom Sung-min, directed by Han Sang-jae and Kang Min-goo), which will air on the 20th, another rival who is jealous of Yoo Jin-woo (played by Ryeo-woon) will appear as he becomes a popular star through an audition program. Yoo Jin-woo previously gained much attention through the audition program Star Rise. Although he was unfortunately eliminated in the live broadcast due to a single word from fellow trainee Kim Yi-joon (played by Ha Yoo-joon), he is receiving so much attention that he has even been the subject of solo content featuring Yoo Jin-woo. Thanks to this, many agencies have approached Kang Soo-hyun (played by Go Hyun-jung) that want to recruit Yoo Jin-woo, and after careful consideration, Kang Soo-hyun signs a transfer contract with TA Entertainment. With this, Eugene Woo, who has become an official trainee of TA Entertainment, is eJan 20, 2025
TVSon Woo-hyun, is that Go A-ra‘s older brother who is caught up in a scandal? The legitimate prince is different (Chunhwa Love Story)Son Woo-hyun exudes the charm of a model student of the royal family. The production team of the TVING original series ‘Swallowtail Love Story’ (written by Seo Eun-jung, directed by Lee Kwang-young) released the first still cuts of Son Woo-hyun, who plays the role of Lee Seung, the directing prince of the royal family, on the 20th. ‘Swallowtail Love Story’ is a romantic youth historical drama that unfolds as Princess Hwa-ri (played by Go A-ra), who failed in her first love, declares that she will find her son-in-law herself, while the city is in an uproar over the unconventional love story collection ‘Swallowtail Love Story’, getting the city‘s biggest womanizer Hwan (played by Jang Ryul) and the number one groom-to-be Jang Won (played by Kang Chan-hee) involved. According to the production team, Lee Seung (played by Son Woo-hyun) is the eldest son of the king of the Eastern Kingdom and the older brother of Princess Hwa-ri. He is a character who lives an upright life every day in orderJan 20, 2025
TVMoon Ga-young♥Choi Hyun-wook, ‘Leaked’ Kiss Cut Was a Clash, But The Poster Is Sweet (That Guy Is a Black Flame Dragon)The poster for tvN‘s new Monday-Tuesday drama ‘That Guy is a Black Flame Dragon’ (directed by Lee Soo-hyun, written by Kim Soo-yeon) has been released. ‘That Guy is a Black Flame Dragon’ is a romance that breaks the seal between Team Leader Baek Soo-jung, the ‘Headquarters Killer’ who suffers from a dark past, and Headquarters Manager Ban Joo-yeon, the ‘third-generation chaebol’ who holds a black flame dragon in her chest. It is based on the popular webtoon of the same name. Moon Ga-young, Choi Hyun-wook, Im Se-mi, and Kwak Si-yang star. Moon Ga-young plays the role of ‘Baek Soo-jung’, the chief killer and Yongseong Department Store planning team leader who has become accustomed to fighting with the chief rather than just enduring it, as she struggles to survive in this harsh world. Choi Hyun-wook plays the role of ‘Ban Joo-yeon’, the third generation chaebol and Yongseong Department Store chief who has been secretly hiding her ‘otudou(maniac) ego’, ‘Heukyeomryong’, in order to be recoJan 20, 2025
TVHwang Min-hyun in school uniform, ‘Produce’ ‘Study look’ Pick (Study Group)Tving original ‘Study Group’ (directed by Lee Jang-hoon and Yoo Beom-sang, written by Eom Seon-ho and Oh Bo-hyun) is foreshadowing highly synchronized character plays that you can‘t take your eyes off of for even a second. On the 20th, the production team of ‘Study Group’ released a character highlight video that gives a glimpse into the various activities of each character, from Yoon Ga-min (played by Hwang Min-hyun), Lee Han-kyung (played by Han Ji-eun), Pi Han-ul (played by Cha Woo-min), Kim Se-hyun (played by Lee Jong-hyun), Lee Ji-woo (played by Shin Soo-hyun), Choi Hee-won (played by Yoon Sang-jung), and Lee Joon (played by Gong Do-yoo). ‘Study Group’ is a comical high school action film about Yoon Ga-min (played by Hwang Min-hyun), who wants to be good at studying but is only good at fighting, forming a ‘Study Group’ while taking a bloody entrance exam at the worst school in the world. The thrilling action and impact added to the story of growth of Yoon Ga-min, a ’hidden power nJan 20, 2025
TVJoo Byung-jin, meaningful ‘Ouch!’ to ♥Shin Hye-sun who even had skinship (Can I love you now?)Episode 11 of tvN STORY ‘Can I Love Now’, which will air on the 20th, will feature Park So-hyun‘s after date after three blind dates, as well as the long-awaited final story of Joo Byung-jin and Shin Hye-sun’s after date. According to the production team, Kang Seok-won chooses Gapyeong‘s botanical garden as the date location for the after date, and Park So-hyun arrives first and waits holding the couple gloves she had matched with Kang Seok-won in Myeongdong. The two are filled with mixed emotions as soon as they meet, including excitement, joy, and happiness. Kang Seok-won confesses his excitement, saying, “I couldn’t sleep thinking about meeting So-hyun.” The two look back on the meaning of Kang Seok-won‘s somewhat ambiguous ‘flirting’ (expressing interest) when they first met, and as it is an after date, Kang Seok-won now starts flirting directly by saying, “I will protect you,” drawing attention. Then, in a garden full of birds, Park So-hyun also responds to Kang Seok-won by sayingJan 20, 2025