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Credit: tvN In Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born, Kim Tae Ri sparked controversy by neglecting her role as the candlestick and opting for an improvised performance. In Sunday’s episode of tvN’s Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born, viewers watched Jeong Nyeon (played by Kim Tae Ri) struggle on stage during the Jamyeonggo performance, revealing her limitations. On that day, Yeong Seo (played by Shin Ye Eun) was inspired by Jeong Nyeon’s declaration, “Someday, I might be right in front of you,” which motivated her to focus intensely on rehearsing for the Jamyeonggo performance. In a later conversation, Yeong Seo asked Joo Ran…

Key and Minho are continuing their careers with SM Entertainment! On April 9, SM announced that SHINee’s Key and Minho renewed their contracts based on their foundation of trust in the agency. Key and Minho commented, “SM is SHINee has spent every moment together from our beginning until now. I think we are who we are today because of the agency staff that we have worked together with for a long time. We hope to continue creating good synergy with SM and establish new and diverse beginnings as artists. We sincerely thank our fans who always believe in us and…

Im Soo Hyang, EXO’s Suho, and Chae Jong Hyeop are heading to Antarctica with chef Baek Jong Won for the new variety show “Chef of Antarctica” (literal title)! Previously, on August 20, it was reported that Im Soo Hyang and Chae Jong Hyeop had been cast in “Chef of Antarctica.” At the time, an MBC representative briefly commented, “Nothing has been confirmed yet.” However, it has now been confirmed that they will be appearing on the show alongside Suho. MBC’s “Chef of Antarctica” is a program that captures the process of preparing warm meals for a wintering team isolated in…

Credit: SBS Lee Hanee recently revealed the story behind her decision to move to the Seoul Arts Center neighborhood. On Tuesday, SBS’s variety show Whenever Possible welcomed the stars of the hit drama The Fiery Priest 2—Kim Nam Gil, Lee Ha Nee, and Kim Sung Kyun—who brought their unexpected comedic talents to the show, much to the delight of viewers. During the opening segment, Yoo Yeon Seok revealed that he had known about the guests two weeks in advance. He shared, “I got a sudden call from someone saying, ‘I’m going to be on Whenever Possible.’ That guy is a big worrier and always…

Credit: Coupang Play Coupang Play has revealed a series of stills teasing the emotional final episode of What Comes After Love, offering a glimpse into the conclusion of the drama’s heart-wrenching love story. What Comes After Love follows the story of Hong (Lee Se Young), a woman who has forgotten everything about her fated love, and Jungo (Kentaro Sakaguchi), a man full of regret, as they navigate the aftermath of their relationship in this emotional melodrama. As anticipation builds over what fate awaits Hong and Jungo in the finale, the newly released stills from episode 6 hint at both hope…

Disney+’s upcoming original series “Gangnam B-Side” has announced its premiere date and unveiled a gripping teaser! “Gangnam B-Side” is a crime drama that follows a detective, a prosecutor, and a mysterious broker as they each pursue different leads in a case that lurks beneath the surface of Gangnam. Their mission is to find the missing ace of a club, Jae Hee. Directed and written by Park Nu Ri, who also directed the hit film “Money,” the series features a fresh cast, including Jo Woo Jin, Ji Chang Wook, Ha Yun Kyung, and BIBI. The film promises to deliver an engaging…

It’s finally the fall season, even if the weather doesn’t always agree! Time to pull out your Halloween decor and grab a pumpkin spice latte—or is it? Let us know your thoughts on classic fall trends like these, and we’ll recommend you a new K-pop album to listen to based on your tastes. Regardless of your thoughts on autumn, new music is always fun! Personalities CRAZY CINEMA PARADISE aboutTZU Band Aid Which album did you get? What are you most excited about for fall? Tell us below!

JTBC’s Wednesday drama “Family by Choice” has achieved a new high in viewership! According to Nielsen Korea, episodes 5 and 6 of “Family by Choice,” which aired back-to-back on October 23, garnered average nationwide viewership ratings of 2.5 percent and 2.6 percent, respectively. This marks the drama’s new personal best score while continuing its upward trend in ratings. Meanwhile, episode 9 of KBS2’s “Dog Knows Everything” earned an average nationwide rating of 3.8 percent. This is a 0.5 percent decrease from its previous episode’s rating of 4.3 percent. Congratulations to the cast and crew of “Family by Choice”! Catch up…

We’re back with a new edition of Soompi & Viki Staff Talk! This time, our staff members share some of our favorite models-turned actors. Read about our picks below: Jinny: Lee Sung Kyung My favorite model-turned-actor is Lee Sung Kyung, who has showcased her incredible versatility and talent through various roles in K-dramas. From the determined and bubbly weightlifter Kim Bok Joo in “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo” to the skilled and competitive doctor Jin Seo Woo in “Doctors,” her performances have captivated audiences. Her ability to embody diverse characters, whether it’s the quirky Oh So Nyeo in “Cheese in…

FIFTY FIFTY has officially kicked off the countdown to their comeback as a five-member group! On September 2 at midnight KST, FIFTY FIFTY revealed that the title of their upcoming mini album—due out later this month—will be “LOVE TUNE.” The group also unveiled their first teaser image for “LOVE TUNE,” which will drop on September 20 at 1 p.m. KST. Earlier this week, FIFTY FIFTY pre-released “Starry Night,” one of the tracks from the upcoming mini album, along with a music video for the song. If you haven’t already seen it, you can check out FIFTY FIFTY’s music video for “Starry…