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Credit: tvN Lovely Runner took the drama world by storm with its captivating story and stellar cast. The show’s success also sparked discussions about the casting process, especially for the male lead. Writer Lee Si Eun acknowledges the difficulty of finding the perfect actor, a common challenge in drama productions. “The character of Seon Jae had to be a swimmer, a high schooler, a college student and an adult,” she explained. “After seeing Byun Woo Seok in Netflix movie 20th Century Girl, I knew he was exactly who we needed. Our first meeting confirmed it – it felt like Seon…

5 Exciting news for ATINY (Ateez’s fandom) and K-pop enthusiasts alike! The popular boy group Ateez is gearing up to release their fourth Japanese single, titled “Birthday,” on October 2, 2024. This announcement has sent waves of excitement through the K-pop community, especially among young fans eagerly anticipating new content from the group. Ateez, known for their powerful performances and unique concept, continues to expand their influence in the Japanese music market with this upcoming release. The group’s agency, KQ Entertainment, made the official announcement on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, through their social media channels. This new single comes…

First broadcast on May 17, 2024 on Netflix, The 8 Show is a very captivating dystopian K-drama accompanied by a suspenseful black comedy starring Ryu Jun-Yeol, Chun Woo-Hee, Bae Sung-Woo, Park Jeong-Min, Lee Yul-Eum, Moon Jeong-Hee, Lee Joo-Young and Park Hae-Joon. It depicts the story of a group of eight people who receive an invitation to play a fascinating game to win a huge amount of money.Over the course of The 8 Show, however, the characters find themselves victims of social disparity, where the system seems inequitable and unjust, and where the game quickly creates chaos. Several other notable dramas…

tvN’s upcoming drama “Serendipity’s Embrace” has shared character posters of Chae Jong Hyeop and Kim So Hyun! Based on a popular webtoon, “Serendipity’s Embrace” will tell the story of young people finding true love and their dreams after accidentally running into their first love from 10 years ago. Kim So Hyun stars as Lee Hong Joo, an animation producer who is afraid of love due to painful memories from her previous relationship—and who undergoes an unexpected change after running into Kang Hoo Young (Chae Jong Hyeop), who witnessed some of her lowest moments from her past. Chae Jong Hyeop stars…

BTS’s RM is back with a brand-new music video! On June 10 at midnight KST, RM released the music video for “ㅠㅠ (Credit Roll),” one of the B-sides from his latest solo album “Right Place, Wrong Person.” A poignant end to RM’s promotions for the album, “ㅠㅠ (Credit Roll)” quietly thanks listeners for their time and asks whether they will choose to stay. Check out RM’s new music video for the song below!

High school K-dramas are growing in popularity as they explore themes such as bullying, family pressures, and the challenges faced by today’s teenagers. Some K-dramas offer satire on the dark aspects present in high schools while also exploring themes of love, personal growth, and lasting friendships.These K-dramas feature talented cast members who bring carefully written characters to life. The well-crafted narratives and emotional depth of these Korean high school series make them viewers’ favorites. They offer unique perspectives on high school culture, allowing viewers to better understand the challenges young adults face.1- HierarchyChu Hye-mi wrote this high school K-drama, released…

NewJeans has claimed a fourth music show trophy for “How Sweet”! On the June 15 episode of MBC’s “Music Core,” the candidates for first place were NewJeans’ “How Sweet,” IVE’s “HEYA,” and aespa’s “Armageddon.” NewJeans ultimately took the win with a total of 6,872 points. Congratulations to NewJeans! Watch the winner announcement below: Performers on today’s show included TWICE’s Nayeon, Super Junior, Sunmi, EVERGLOW, Kep1er, WayV, Yves, BADVILLAIN, KARA’s Nicole, cignature, Candy Shop, MCND, FANTASY BOYS, TRENDZ, WHIB, HYNN, and Lubless. Check out their performances below! TWICE’s Nayeon – “ABCD” Super Junior – “Show Time” Sunmi – “Balloon in Love”…

The Korean Business Research Institute has published this month’s brand reputation rankings for variety stars! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 50 popular entertainers, using big data collected from April 4 to May 4. Jun Hyun Moo topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 2,167,968, marking a 59.62 percent increase in his score since April. High-ranking phrases in his keyword analysis included “Home Alone,” and “diet,” while his highest-ranking related terms included “long-running” and “lose weight.” Jun Hyun Moo’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a…

7 KAVE (케이브) is a Korean music group consisting of five talented members who are both musicians and producers. The group was officially formed on March 2, 2020, with their first performance titled “Start”. Let’s take a closer look at the current members of KAVE: Gaho (강대호): The main vocalist of the group, Gaho was born on September 14, 1997. His stage name was his childhood nickname and means “Blessings of God.” Fans affectionately call him the “vocal king,” a title he feels honored to receive. Jisang: The guitarist of KAVE, Jisang contributes to the group’s instrumental prowess. Hyun (Lee…

ATEEZ has set a 2024 record in the United States with their latest release! On June 9 local time, Billboard announced that ATEEZ’s new mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.1” had achieved the biggest U.S. sales week of any K-pop album this year. “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.1” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart as the best-selling album of the week, and it also debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, where it was bested only by Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department.” According to Luminate (formerly Nielsen Music), “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.1” earned a total…