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Credit: BBC Global K-pop fans are expressing shock and outrage after watching a BBC documentary on the 2019 “Burning Sun Gate” scandal, which aired on the 19th. The hour-long documentary delves into the dark side of the K-pop industry. The BBC released the documentary in multiple languages, including Korean, English, and Chinese, prompting widespread international reactions. Viewers across the globe were appalled by the light sentences handed down to the involved celebrities. One viewer commented, “It’s shocking that they still have fans despite their disgusting actions,” while another said, “South Korea seriously needs to reevaluate its legal system.” Singer Jung…
SBS’s “Connection” and JTBC’s “Miss Night and Day” swept the top spots on this week’s rankings of the most buzzed-about dramas and actors! For the third consecutive week, “Connection” remained No. 1 on Good Data Corporation’s weekly list of the TV dramas that generated the most buzz. The company determines each week’s rankings by collecting data from news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos, and social media about dramas that are either currently airing or set to air soon. Not only did “Connection” top the list of most buzzworthy dramas, but its cast also claimed two spots in this week’s…
Nam Joo Hyuk and Roh Yoon Seo may be teaming up for a new drama! On June 25, SPOTV News reported that Nam Joo Hyuk and Roh Yoon Seo will star in the upcoming drama “Donggung” (literal title). In response to the report, Nam Joo Hyuk’s agency Management SOOP commented, “Nam Joo Hyuk is reviewing the offer to appear in the new drama ‘Donggung.’ Nothing has been confirmed yet.” Similarly, Roh Yoon Seo’s agency MAA also stated, “While Roh Yoon Seo is indeed in discussions to star in ‘Donggung,’ nothing has been finalized.” “Donggung” unfolds within the depths of a…
Credit: OSEN Korea Lottery Commission of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Donghaeng Lottery visited the Seoul National Cemetery on the afternoon of June 13th for the third Happiness Sharing Volunteer Group volunteer activity. This event was organized to honor the Month of Patriots and Veterans in June by cleaning the graves of the patriotic martyrs and remembering the noble spirit of those who dedicated their lives to the country. The event saw the participation of over 100 people, including Kim Yoon Sang, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, actor Jung Hae In who serves…
JTBC’s upcoming drama “Miss Night and Day” has shared a new teaser! “Miss Night and Day” is a romantic comedy about a young job seeker who suddenly finds herself trapped in the body of a 50-year-old woman and a skilled prosecutor who becomes entangled with her. The drama is helmed by director Lee Hyeong Min of the hit series “I’m Sorry, I Love You” and “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon.” In the drama, Lee Mi Jin (Apink’s Jeong Eun Ji) is a job seeker in her 20s who rapidly ages into her 50s when the sun rises. Taking this as…
tvN’s upcoming drama “The Player 2: Master of Swindlers” has shared new stills ahead of the premiere! The sequel to OCN’s hit 2018 series “The Player,” “The Player 2: Master of Swindlers” is a heist drama about a squad of talented swindlers who target the wealthy and corrupt by stealing dirty money that has been obtained through illegal means. In the drama, genius con artist Kang Ha Ri (Song Seung Heon) is known for outsmarting villains who use unfair methods to inflate their wealth. With his exceptional intellect, he devises schemes to outwit them. Teaming up with skilled individuals like…
“Project Silence” has confirmed its release date with new posters and a trailer. On June 13, it was confirmed that the film “Project Silence” is set to release on July 12. Alongside the news, two posters and a trailer were unveiled. “Project Silence” tells the story of people grappling to survive amid the chaos caused by untethered military experimental dogs. These dogs are unleashed at the bridge, which is on the verge of collapse following a series of collision accidents amidst dense fog. The two posters capture the characters caught in security camera footage as they confront the unprecedented disaster.…
The latest episode of ENA’s Monday-Tuesday drama, “Crash” (written by Oh Soo Jin and directed by Park Jun Woo), aired on June 4 KST, solidified its position as the undisputed leader. According to Nielsen Korea, a significant increase in viewership was recorded, with rates reaching 6,2% in the metro area and 5,9% nationwide.Impressively, peak audience per minute in the metro area reached 6,8%, securing the top spot across all channels in its time slot and dominating households.This remarkable achievement marks the second highest viewership in the history of ENA dramas after “Extraordinary Attorney Woo”, raising expectations for the trajectory of…
SEVENTEEN’s newest unit has made Hanteo history! Last week, SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan x Wonwoo made their unit debut with their first single album “THIS MAN” and its title track “Last Night.” Within just four days, “THIS MAN” managed to break the record for the highest first-week sales achieved by any sub-unit album in Hanteo history. Since then, “THIS MAN” has gone on to sell an impressive total of 787,046 copies in the first week of its release (June 17 to 23)—setting a new record for unit group albums. Congratulations to Jeonghan x Wonwoo on their exciting achievement! Watch SEVENTEEN’s film “SEVENTEEN POWER…
Credit: Rosé Instagram BLACKPINK’s Rosé has officially signed a management contract with The Black Label, helmed by renowned producer Teddy. On the 18th, The Black Label announced, “We have signed a management contract with artist Rosé. Based on the deep trust developed over years of working together as a producer and artist, Teddy and Rosé have recently formalized their partnership with The Black Label.” The statement continued, “Rosé is currently preparing to meet her global fans with new music. She plans to engage in musical activities worldwide in collaboration with a global record company. We anticipate the best synergy from…