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K-pop girl group UNIS is set to make a highly anticipated return to the Philippines this October, much to the excitement of their fans. Known for their vibrant music and dynamic performances, UNIS has captured the hearts of many, especially with their unique blend of Filipino and Korean influences. The group, which includes Filipino members Gehlee Dangca, Elisia Parmisano, and Fil-Korean Hyeonju, first gained attention through the SBS global survival show “Universe Ticket.” Since their debut, they have been steadily building a dedicated fanbase, often referred to as “UNIS fans.” Their return to the Philippines marks a significant moment for…
Choi Tae Joon and Yang Hye Ji have shared their thoughts on their characters and their interactions on set of “Iron Family”! Penned by screenwriter Seo Sook Hyang of “Pasta,” “Don’t Dare to Dream” (also known as “Jealousy Incarnate”), and “Wok of Love,” “Iron Family” is a dark comedy about a family that has run a laundry business for three generations. Choi Tae Joon plays Cha Tae Woong, a part-time worker at Cheongryeom Laundry, while Yang Hye Ji stars as Lee Cha Rim, the second daughter of the Cheongnyeom Laundry family. The two share a special, yet somewhat complicated relationship.…
Credit: Big Hit Music BTS’s Suga managed to avoid a public spectacle, but it seems the game of cat and mouse with the media is far from over. On August 22nd, HYBE, a representative from BTS’s label, confirmed that “Suga will not be appearing for police questioning today.” Suga is required to undergo an investigation for his DUI charges. Initially, it was widely expected that Suga would appear for questioning today, on the 22nd. This prompted a large gathering of reporters early in the morning; however, with no sign of Suga, most of the media had dispersed by noon. Yet,…
Lee Soo Hyuk is officially the host of JTBC’s upcoming survival show “PROJECT 7”! On September 15, YG Entertainment announced, “Lee Soo Hyuk will be serving as the MC of JTBC’s new idol audition program ‘PROJECT 7.’” “PROJECT 7” is a survival show designed to have viewers go beyond merely voting and observing the contestants. Instead, viewers will directly assemble new teams for each round through voting. The final seven winners will debut together as a new boy group. The first episode of “PROJECT 7” will air on October 18 at 8:50 p.m. KST. In the meantime, watch Lee Soo…
JTBC’s new romance drama “Family By Choice” is gearing up for its premiere! On August 29, JTBC released photos of the five actors—Hwang In Youp, Jung Chaeyeon, Bae Hyeon Seong, Choi Won Young, and Choi Moo Sung—who will form a new type of family that is closer than a family connected by blood, at the first script reading. Hwang In Youp portrayed the calm demeanor and emotions of his character Kim San Ha with a low, steady tone of voice. Jung Chaeyeon, who plays Yoon Ju Won, radiated lively energy, while Bae Hyeon Seong brought the cheerful personality of the…
The upcoming JTBC drama “Family by Choice” has concluded filming and shared its broadcast plans! “Family by Choice” is a romance story that unfolds as three people, who are not related by blood but spent their teens together while insisting that they are family, reunite after 10 years. Hwang In Yeop will play the handsome Kim San Ha who doesn’t appear to be lacking in anything. After growing up with Yoon Joo Won (Jung Chaeyeon) and Kang Hae Joon (Bae Hyun Sung) like siblings, Kim San Ha leaves them only to return to them after 10 years. Choi Won Young…
Over a month after its release, Stray Kids’ latest mini album is still going strong on the Billboard charts! Last month, Stray Kids made Billboard history when “ATE” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making them the first group from any country—and only the second artist overall—to have their first five charting albums debut at No. 1. Since then, the mini album has held steady in the top 40 without dropping off for a single week—and on August 27 local time, Billboard revealed that “ATE” had successfully remained on the chart for a fifth consecutive week at No.…
Credit: ELLE Korea Hyunjin, a member of the sensational K-pop group Stray Kids, graced the cover of the May issue of ELLE Korea magazine, revealed on April 15th. In an extensive photo shoot that even challenged him to dive into water, Hyunjin showcased his dedication and focus, impressing everyone on set. Speaking about the energy he felt preparing for Stray Kids’ fourth official fan meeting in March titled “SKZ’S MAGIC SCHOOL,” Hyunjin expressed, “Getting ready for it, it felt like we were practicing for our fans, and that same energy followed me today.” It felt like STAYs were here with…
tvN’s “Love Next Door” has unveiled a sneak peek of an emotional moment between Jung Hae In and Jung So Min from its next episode. “Love Next Door” is a romantic comedy by the director and writer of the hit drama “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.” Jung So Min stars as Bae Seok Ryu, a woman who tries to reboot her troubled life after it goes awry. Jung Hae In plays her mom’s friend’s son Choi Seung Hyo, whom she considers a dark and embarrassing chapter in her life. Spoilers On the previous episode of “Love Next Door,” the story of how Bae…
The third installment of “O’PENing 2024,” called “Our Beautiful Summer” (literal translation), has unveiled its cast and posters! “O’PENing 2024” is a drama project showcasing works by new writers from CJ ENM’s O’PEN initiative. Following “The Otaku’s Daughter” and “Mi Ran of the Junk Shop” (literal translations), the third drama in the series will be “Our Beautiful Summer.” “Our Beautiful Summer” is a coming-of-age drama about a 19-year-old girl who wants to die and a 19-year-old boy who wants to save her, focusing on a brief but beautiful summer in their lives. The cast will include Jang Gyuri, B.A.P’s Yoo…