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8 BTS’s JIN BTS member Jin completed his mandatory military service and was discharged on June 12, 2024. His fellow bandmates RM, J-Hope, V, Jungkook, and others were present to welcome him back. Jin, whose full name is Kim Seok-jin, completed his mandatory 18-month military service in South Korea on June 12, 2024. As the oldest member of BTS, he was the first in the group to enlist, beginning his service in December 2022. Upon his discharge, Jin emerged from the 5th Army Infantry Division’s base in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi province, about 60km north of Seoul.  He was dressed in…

Wi Ha Joon and Jung Ryeo Won are about to get even closer in “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon”! Helmed by director Ahn Pan Seok of the hit drama “Something in the Rain,” tvN’s “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” is a new romance set against the backdrop of Daechi, a neighborhood known as the epicenter of private education in Korea due to its high concentration of hagwons (private educational institutions). Spoilers On the previous episode of the drama, Lee Joon Ho (Wi Ha Joon) and Seo Hye Jin (Jung Ryeo Won) were in for a major shock. Despite all their…

aespa has claimed a third music show trophy for “Supernova”! On the May 26 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were Zico’s “SPOT!” (featuring BLACKPINK’s Jennie), aespa’s “Supernova,” and IVE’s “HEYA.” aespa ultimately took the win with a total of 6,807 points. Congratulations to aespa! Watch their performance and win below: Other performers on today’s show included NewJeans, ZEROBASEONE, ONEUS, tripleS, NEXZ, NOWADAYS, MCND, DXMON, Leo, JD1 (Jeong Dong Won), RESCENE, We;Na, JO1, EASTSHINE, and Jung Hyerin. Check out their performances below! NewJeans – “Bubble Gum” and “How Sweet” ZEROBASEONE – “Feel the POP” ONEUS – “Now”…

“Dare to Love Me” has shared points to look forward to in its second half! Based on the hit webtoon of the same name, “Dare to Love Me” is a romantic comedy about the love story between Shin Yoon Bok (Kim Myung Soo), a 21st-century scholar from Seongsan village who believes deeply in Confucian values, and his art teacher Kim Hong Do (Lee Yoo Young), who has a reckless and straightforward personality. The upcoming ninth episode of the drama marks the beginning of its second half. Here are the key points viewers should pay attention to in the drama’s second…

BLACKPINK continues to make YouTube history with their debut music video! According to YG Entertainment, on June 1 at approximately 6:25 a.m. KST, BLACKPINK’s music video for their debut track “BOOMBAYAH” surpassed 1.7 billion views on YouTube. Not only is “BOOMBAYAH” the first K-pop debut music video ever to hit the 1.7 billion mark on YouTube, but BLACKPINK has now become the first K-pop artist to reach the milestone with three different videos. Before “BOOMBAYAH,” BLACKPINK surpassed 1.7 billion views each with their music videos “DDU-DU DDU-DU” and “Kill This Love.” BLACKPINK originally released the music video for “BOOMBAYAH” on…

For many, it is that time of the year of making the transition from high school seniors to university freshman. On the cusp of adulthood, the first step towards university life brings many adventures. It’s a step towards dreams and hopes for the future, and it can bring with it new friendships, the first brush of love, and the lure of the unknown as you face whatever challenges lie ahead. University life can be thrilling as well as intimidating, so here are six K-dramas that can help you get into the swing of things, giving a taste of what college…

The Player 2: Master of Swindlers (2024) A money-stealing action drama in which the best players in each field, such as scammers, hackers, fighters, and drivers, band together to find and steal dirty money illegally collected by the rich. (Source: HanCinema) Episodes: 12 Duration: 60 min. Airs On: Monday, Tuesday Also Known As: 플레이어 2: 꾼들의 전쟁 플레이어 시즌2 Player 2: Ggundeului Jeonjaeng Peulleieo Sijeun 2 Player S2 Player 2 Player Season 2 Player Season 2: War of Gambler Player Season 2: Master of Swindlers Player 2: Master of Swindlers Director: Go Jae Hyeon [고재현] and So Jae Hyeon [소재현]…

Red Velvet’s Joy may be teaming up with Kim Hye Yoon as besties in a new drama! On June 7, Xportsnews reported that Red Velvet’s Joy is considering an offer to star in the drama “The Year We Turned 29” (working title). Earlier in April 2022, it was revealed that actress Kim Hye Yoon was also in discussions for a lead role in the same drama. In response to the report, Joy’s agency SM Entertainment stated, “Joy has received an offer to appear in the drama ‘The Year We Turned 29’ and is currently reviewing it.” Similarly, a representative from…

SBS is set to launch its first-ever Gayo Daejeon Summer this July! On June 13, SBS announced that the 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer will take place on July 21 at INSPIRE Arena in Incheon. This event will revolve around the keyword of “New Generation K-Pop.” Along with the news, SBS also confirmed the first lineup for the event: (G)I-DLE, TXT, ENHYPEN, NewJeans, and ZEROBASEONE. Additionally, the event promises special stages featuring artists who have made significant impacts in 2024. Fans can also look forward to unique “summer performances” that offer a refreshing contrast to the traditional year-end Gayo Daejeon…

CLC’s Eunbin is set to star in Netflix’s highly anticipated series “Hierarchy”! On June 4, Eunbin’s agency Cube Entertainment announced, “Kwon Eunbin has been cast as Ye Ji in the new Netflix series ‘Hierarchy.’” “Hierarchy” is a passionate high-teen drama about love, jealousy, and the story that unfolds when a transfer student with secrets enters Jooshin High School, which is ruled by an elite group of students. The drama stars Roh Jeong Eui, Lee Chae Min, Kim Jae Won, Chi Hae Won, and Lee Won Jung. Eunbin will star as Ye Ji, a “high-class” student at Jooshin High. After debuting…