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The craze for “K-dramas” in Japan is such that co-productions between the two countries are becoming more and more frequent. Following the success of actor Chae Jong-hyup’s series “Eye Love You” on Japanese television network TBS, Han Hyo-joo and Lee Se-young jumped into the “Eye Love You” trend one after the other. Korea-Japan Romance”, thus arousing considerable interest.It was last month that Lee Se-young finished filming Coupang Play’s drama “What Comes After Love,” starring Japanese star Kentaro Sakaguchi and chronicling Hong’s (Lee Se-young) reunion with her ex. -Japanese boyfriend in Korea, five years after breaking up with him in Japan,…
The court has ruled in favor of Min Hee Jin regarding HYBE’s voting rights for her dismissal. On May 30, the Seoul Central District Court granted Min Hee Jin’s request for an injunction to prohibit HYBE from exercising voting rights regarding her removal from ADOR. The court stated, “The reasons for Min Hee Jin’s dismissal or resignation claimed by HYBE have not been sufficiently substantiated,” and added, “While Min Hee Jin’s actions may be considered betrayal to HYBE, it is difficult to say that they constitute actions of breach of trust in regards to ADOR.” Previously on May 7, Min…
ADOR has announced its plans to take strong legal action against malicious posts about NewJeans. On June 5, ADOR released a formal statement requesting that fans submit reports regarding malicious comments and posts about the NewJeans members. The agency’s full English statement is as follows: Hello, this is ADOR. We are consistently monitoring various communities with regard to malicious comments, ill-intentioned viral marketing, slander, insults, and defamation by spreading groundless information about NewJeans. In particular, we are aware of the recent increase in anonymous malicious posts targeting the members. As a result, we are currently preparing legal action including civil…
EXO’s Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin have announced their plans to sue SM Entertainment over unfair profit distribution. Earlier this week, the three EXO members—who recently signed with Baekhyun’s new label INB100 for their individual activities—held a press conference in which they complained that SM Entertainment had not kept their promise of a 5.5 percent music distribution fee for INB100. They also claimed that SM Entertainment demanding 10 percent of their revenue from individual activities was unfair. In response, SM Entertainment asserted that because Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin (hereafter referred to as “CBX”) had prematurely ended their exclusive contracts with the…
6 BIG BANG’s leader G-Dragon, real name Kwon Ji-Yong, has embarked on a significant K-pop-tech journey. He also plans an AI avatar concert after his appointment as an invited professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). On June 5, G-Dragon attended the “Innovate Korea 2024” event at the KAIST Sports Complex in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon. Apart from fashion and beauty brand events, his appearance at an official event attracted attention as it had been a while. It was especially surprising that he participated in a tech-related talk show rather than an event related to a…
Credit: Park Bo Gum Instagram Park Bo Gum and Suzy have charmed fans with their adorable couple shots. On the 27th, Park Bo Gum shared multiple photos on his Instagram with the caption, “Wonderland is here.” The pictures show Park Bo Gum and Suzy in sweet poses, with their cheeks touching or standing side by side like a real couple, showcasing their undeniable chemistry. Suzy also posted two clips on her Instagram on the 24th, featuring her and Park Bo Gum in flight attendant uniforms, engaging in playful interactions. Fans reacted enthusiastically to the posts, with comments like, “This looks…
Credit: YG Entertainment Jang Ki Yong recently took a trip down memory lane, recalling his days as a fashion model. The star is currently starring in JTBC’s drama The Atypical Family, playing the role of Bok Gwi Joo, a time traveler who lost his ability to time travel due to his depression. In an interview, Jang was asked if filming the drama made him think about marriage and children. He replied, “I don’t think Gwi Joo and Ina (played by Park So Yi) were that close in the drama. If we had filmed more scenes of a happy and enjoyable…
Former Wonder Girls’ member Hyerim is becoming a mother of two! On June 25, the singer shared exciting news of her pregnancy with her second child on Instagram. In addition to sharing a video, Hyerim posted the following message in Korean: Guess what, everyone? Siwoo is going to have a little sibling. Maybe because it’s the second child, the belly is growing fast. From the preparation period to the symptoms, everything is really different from the first time!! The nickname is “Thank Kong.” Let’s meet healthily, baby. What do you think Thank Kong’s gender will be? (For more details, visit my…
Credit: HYBE ARMY, the passionate fanbase of BTS, is furious with a US music industry executive following a bizarre response regarding Jimin‘s upcoming solo album release. As excitement builds for Jimin’s second solo album MUSE scheduled for release on July 19th, with the pre-release track “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco)” dropping on the 28th, fans worldwide took to the online platform X to urge Big Hit Music, Universal Music Group, and Geffen Records to provide purchasing channels to support the album. However, Ray Kurzeka, the Vice President of Streaming and Head of Streaming at Geffen Records, the US distributor…
Credit: Netflix Following the success of Hellbound, Netflix has once again partnered with director Yeon Sang Ho and writer Choi Gyu Seok to adapt another hard-hitting comic, Revelations. This gripping film centers on a pastor and a detective, each driven by their own convictions. Pastor Min Chan, portrayed by The 8 Show star Ryu Jun Yeol, runs a church in a small provincial town. When a man named Yang Rae visits his church, he receives a divine revelation identifying Yang Rae as the culprit who abducted his son, setting him on a path of justice. Shin Hyun Bin, known for…