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Pilot program “Synchro U” will be returning as a regular program on KBS! On June 17, a source from KBS shared, “‘Synchro U,’ which broadcast for two episodes as a pilot variety program, is confirmed to air as a regular program in the second half of the year.” They continued, “The official ‘Synchro U,’ which will be upgraded with MC Yoo Jae Suk at the center, will [broadcast] soon. Please look forward to it.” “Synchro U” is a music variety show that showcases cover stages performed by top artists together with AI vocals that boast a 99 percent synchronization rate…
7 Stray Kids, the dynamic K-Pop boy group known for their innovative music and exciting performances, have reached a monumental milestone. On the 13th of June, according to US local time, it was announced by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) that Stray Kids had received their third gold certification in the US. This achievement makes them only the second K-pop act ever to receive this honour, following in the footsteps of the world-renowned BTS. The RIAA awarded Stray Kids Gold certification for their hit Back Door, which sold over 500,000 units in the US.Back Door is…
KISS OF LIFE has unveiled the design for their official light stick! On May 3 at 6 p.m. KST, KISS OF LIFE surprised fans by revealing the first glimpse of their upcoming light stick, which they teased is “coming soon” in June. Check out the sneak peek of KISS OF LIFE’s new light stick below! What do you think of KISS OF LIFE’s light stick design?
Credit: Netflix Netflix series Hierarchy has released unseen stills, elevating the excitement for fans. Hierarchy follows a transfer student who enters the elite Jooshin High School, where the top 0.01% rule by order and law, and disrupts their perfect world. The show has received an enthusiastic response, recording 3.5 million viewing hours from June 3rd to 9th, securing 2nd place on Netflix’s Non-English TV chart. It has also topped the charts in Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, and entered the Top 10 in 51 countries, including South Korea, Brazil, France, Nigeria, India, and Hong Kong. Credit: Netflix The synergy among the…
The Impossible Heir (2024) When the illegitimate son of a Korean conglomerate owner partners with his ambitious childhood friend, the duo will stop at nothing to seize their place at the top of the societal food chain. Born into an impoverished single-parent household with nothing but his good looks and charm, Kang In Ha is ravenous for success. Determined to make something of himself, no matter the cost, In Ha, discovers that his father is the chairman of the hugely successful Kang Oh Group and leaves his life of poverty behind. Shunned by the rest of his new family, In…
7 Summer is back and K-pop girl groups WOOAH, fromis_9 and STAYC are gearing up to match the energy of the season with new music and content. Girls group WOOAH will release their second EP “Unframed” on June 17, their agency announced on Friday. “Unframed” comes two years after WOOAH’s first EP, “JOY”, which was released in 2022.WOOAH released their digital single “Blush” on the 8th of April, and the girl group reunited with the song’s composer Ryan Jhun for “Unframed”. Audrey, from the dance crew Jam Republic from Mnet’s dance survival show Street Woman Fighter 2 (20/23),…
(G)I-DLE’s Jeon Soyeon will be taking a temporary break from all activities due to her health. On June 1, Cube Entertainment officially announced that due to a “recent worsening of her health,” Soyeon had visited the hospital, where she had been advised by a doctor that she needed “plenty of rest and stability.” As a result, Cube Entertainment stated that not only would Soyeon be sitting out (G)I-DLE’s fan events scheduled for later that day, but she would be temporarily halting all scheduled activities in order to focus on her recovery. The agency’s full statement is as follows: Hello. This…
Get a sneak peek at the K-dramas coming to Netflix in July 2024.Looking at the current situation, July is set to be one of the quietest months for K-dramas in 2024, however, we expect more announcements to be made soon. For those who missed them, we’ve also listed the latest K-drama releases in June 2024 and all the new K-dramas coming in 2024 and beyond.New original k-dramas on Netflix in July 2024Sweet Home Season 3 (July 19, 2024)It is with the third season that Sweet Home will end, as the line between monster and man blurs and humanity is confronted…
Another month has gone by in a blink of an eye! Diverse K-dramas that kept our eyes fixed on the screen were introduced in this spring. Take a look at the top five K-dramas that were the most-watched on Viki this past month! In no particular order. “Lovely Runner” Based on a popular web novel and penned by “True Beauty” writer Lee Si Eun, “Lovely Runner” is a time-slip romance drama that asks the question: “What would you do if you had the opportunity to save your ultimate bias?” Kim Hye Yoon stars as Im Sol, a passionate fan devastated by the…
Jimin has dropped the pre-release single for his upcoming album! On June 28 at 1 p.m. KST, Jimin released “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band,” the pre-release track from his upcoming solo album “MUSE.” “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band” is a song with energetic bounce over a big band sound combined with hip hop elements. The track features rapper Loco. Check out the track video below: