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“I, the Executioner” (also known as “Veteran 2”) shows no signs of slowing down at the box office! On September 18, the Korean Film Council announced that as of 9 a.m. KST that morning, “I, the Executioner” had officially reached a total of 4,001,565 moviegoers. The long-awaited sequel to the hit 2015 film “Veteran,” “I, the Executioner” was first released on September 13, meaning that it took less than six days to hit the 4 million mark. Not only did “I, the Executioner” reach the milestone faster than the original “Veteran” film (which took 9 days to surpass 4 million…
Moon Sang Min recently posed for a stunning photo shoot for Allure Korea magazine! After the shoot, the star took a moment to discuss his acting career, his new drama “Cinderella at 2 AM,” and other recent projects. Following his debut, Moon Sang Min starred in popular series like “My Name,” “Duty After School,” and “Under the Queen’s Umbrella.” When asked if acting was immediately enjoyable for him, he said, “Actually, it’s the opposite. Since I had zero experience, the biggest challenge was figuring out, ‘What is this? How do I do this? What should I do in this part?’…
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its latest monthly and weekly chart rankings! Monthly Digital Chart aespa earned a double crown for the month of August, when their smash hit “Supernova” remained No. 1 on both the overall digital chart and the streaming chart. NewJeans’ “How Sweet” rose to No. 2 on the monthly digital chart, followed by (G)I-DLE’s “Klaxon” at No. 3, KISS OF LIFE’s “Sticky” at No. 4, and Lee Young Ji’s “Small girl” (featuring EXO’s Doh Kyung Soo [D.O.]) at No. 5. Weekly Digital Chart DAY6 topped this week’s overall digital chart with their…
Credit: Big Hit Music, BeAttitude BTS’s international fanbase, ARMY, has issued a warning to Korean media and Min Hee Jin, the former CEO of HYBE subsidiary ADOR, via social media. On September 16th, ARMYs used the hashtag “MinHeeJinOut” to release a statement expressing unified opposition to Min Hee Jin’s return to ADOR. In the statement, fans wrote, “We strongly oppose Min Hee Jin’s reinstatement as the CEO of ADOR, a HYBE subsidiary. We are well aware of the actions Min Hee Jin took during BTS’s military service, as well as her attempts to manipulate the Korean media against BTS.” They…
Upcoming weekday drama “Brave Yong Soo Jung” (literal title) has shared a poster featuring Uhm Hyun Kyung! “Brave Yong Soo Jung” is a romance revenge drama that tells the story of Yong Soo Jung (Uhm Hyun Kyung), a strong woman who dreams of becoming the next Im Sang Ok (a big trade merchant in the late Joseon Dynasty), and Yeo Eui Joo (Seo Jun Young), a hardworking and stingy person who entrusts his fate to her. Uhm Hyun Kyung takes on the role of Yong Soo Jung, an easygoing and charming home shopping show host born in the year of…
Credit: tvN Reports emerged that the highly anticipated tvN medical drama Resident Playbook may not make it to the airwaves this year. This comes after the series was previously pushed to the latter half of the year due to the ongoing medical strike happening in Korea. However, the production team has clarified that “nothing is confirmed yet” and that they are still “adjusting the timing.” Multiple outlets, including Herald Business, reported that Resident Playbook has been excluded from CJ ENM’s 2023 broadcast roster. Originally set to follow Queen of Tears on tvN’s lineup in May, the show was postponed to…
Credit: Baekhyun Instagram EXO member Baekhyun has issued an apology following a recent indoor vaping incident. On the night of September 16th, Baekhyun’s agency, INB100, released a statement addressing the situation: “We sincerely apologize to everyone who was upset due to our artist Baekhyun’s indoor vaping,” the statement read. “Baekhyun deeply regrets his careless behavior and is sincerely sorry for disappointing many fans.” The controversy began when videos of Baekhyun vaping indoors surfaced on social media and online communities. In response, the agency explained, “At the time, neither Baekhyun nor our staff were aware that e-cigarettes were prohibited in Macau.…
Article: BTS Suga shows up for police investigation after 17 days, “I’m sorry for disappointing you”Source: Izit Mag via Instagram[+153] Yes, he did something wrong, but this is going too far.. let’s stop now..[+151] Even as a non-fan, this is going too far; he did something wrong, he’s complying with investigations, and I’m sure he’ll be punished appropriately for it. There’s no reason to put him on the photo line.[+128] He committed a wrong but this is too much;;;;;[+121] Not that I’m defending him but I feel like he’s being put under worse scrutiny than someone who actually killed someone…[+68]…
Credit: Netflix Netflix’s Officer Black Belt has taken the global streaming platform by storm, securing the top spot in the Non-English Films category on the Global Top 10 list just three days after its release. The action-packed film has garnered 8.3 million views since its premiere on September 13th, cementing its place as a must-watch this season. The movie has not only captivated audiences in South Korea but also climbed into the Top 10 lists in 58 countries, including Brazil, France, Germany, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand, showcasing its universal appeal. Credit: Netflix Officer Black Belt follows the story…
PURPLE KISS is heading abroad on tour! On April 25 at midnight KST, PURPLE KISS officially announced their plans for their 2024 tour “BXX.” This June, the group will kick off their tour in the United States, where they will perform in Oceanside on June 2, Las Vegas on June 5, Salt Lake City on June 7, Sacramento on June 10, San Jose on June 11, Portland on June 13, and Seattle on June 14. PURPLE KISS will then head to Canada, where they will perform in Vancouver on June 16, Edmonton on June 18, Calgary on June 19, Regina…