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A pop-up event celebrating the opening of the Louis Vuitton Fine Jewelry store was held at Lotte World Mall in Sincheon-dong, Seoul, on the morning of April 25. Model and actress Jung Ho-yeon is seen posing for photos at the event. This article from Xportsnews is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.
Model and actress Jung Ho-yeon appears at Louis Vuitton fine jewelry pop-up event
A pop-up event celebrating the opening of the Louis Vuitton Fine Jewelry store was held at Lotte World Mall in Sincheon-dong, Seoul, on the morning of April 25. Model and actress Jung Ho-yeon is seen posing for photos at the event. This article from Xportsnews is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.
The tvN drama "Resident Playbook" has surpassed 5 percent viewership ratings, but many point out that reality is far different from what is depicted on screen. The series focuses on the life of first-year obstetrics and gynecology residents, but in real life, the field is facing a severe staffing shortage. "Resident Playbook" centers around Oh I-young (played by Go Youn-jung), a first-year resident in obstetrics and gynecology. Other characters, such as Pyo Nam-kyung (Shin Si-ah), Eom Jae-il ...
'Resident Playbook' surpasses 5 percent, but reality is different?
The tvN drama "Resident Playbook" has surpassed 5 percent viewership ratings, but many point out that reality is far different from what is depicted on screen. The series focuses on the life of first-year obstetrics and gynecology residents, but in real life, the field is facing a severe staffing shortage. "Resident Playbook" centers around Oh I-young (played by Go Youn-jung), a first-year resident in obstetrics and gynecology. Other characters, such as Pyo Nam-kyung (Shin Si-ah), Eom Jae-il ...
A new claim has surfaced regarding actor Kim Soo-hyun, who was previously embroiled in allegations of dating a minor. Money Today reported Saturday that Kim dated an actress, who was an idol group member, for about three years from around 2016 to 2019. According to the outlet, Kim and the actress were labelmates at the same agency. It added that the two broke up in 2019 shortly before Kim was discharged from the military. An industry insider told the outlet, "The relationship between Kim Soo-...
Kim Soo-hyun reportedly dated another actress during military service
A new claim has surfaced regarding actor Kim Soo-hyun, who was previously embroiled in allegations of dating a minor. Money Today reported Saturday that Kim dated an actress, who was an idol group member, for about three years from around 2016 to 2019. According to the outlet, Kim and the actress were labelmates at the same agency. It added that the two broke up in 2019 shortly before Kim was discharged from the military. An industry insider told the outlet, "The relationship between Kim Soo-...
The youth band romance "Spring of Youth" is set to hit the small screen. SBS’s new drama "Spring of Youth" tells the story of Sa-gye, a top K-pop band star who is expelled from his group and embarks on a turbulent college life where he meets Kim Bom and stages a brilliant comeback. The project brings together director Kim Sung-yong of "The Veil," the "band powerhouse" FNC Entertainment, and SBS, known as the "drama kingdom." "Spring of Youth" is expected to continue the legacy of the 2009 sen...
'Spring of Youth' joins band boom in dramas: Will it be the next 'Lovely Runner?’
The youth band romance "Spring of Youth" is set to hit the small screen. SBS’s new drama "Spring of Youth" tells the story of Sa-gye, a top K-pop band star who is expelled from his group and embarks on a turbulent college life where he meets Kim Bom and stages a brilliant comeback. The project brings together director Kim Sung-yong of "The Veil," the "band powerhouse" FNC Entertainment, and SBS, known as the "drama kingdom." "Spring of Youth" is expected to continue the legacy of the 2009 sen...
The fantasy thriller "S Line" has been selected to compete in the Cannes International Series Festival (Canneseries), the festival's organizers said Friday. Starring Lee Soo-hyuk, Lee Da-hee and Arin, the Korean drama depicts a world where people who have had sexual relationships are connected by a visible red line, which can only be seen by those wearing special glasses. Based on the webtoon of the same name, the six-episode series will have its world premiere at the eighth edition of the an...
Fantasy thriller 'S Line' selected for competition at Canneseries
The fantasy thriller "S Line" has been selected to compete in the Cannes International Series Festival (Canneseries), the festival's organizers said Friday. Starring Lee Soo-hyuk, Lee Da-hee and Arin, the Korean drama depicts a world where people who have had sexual relationships are connected by a visible red line, which can only be seen by those wearing special glasses. Based on the webtoon of the same name, the six-episode series will have its world premiere at the eighth edition of the an...
K-pop powerhouse HYBE is making a major push into the Latin music market with a new audition program in partnership with U.S. Spanish-language broadcaster Telemundo. The survival-style music competition show, titled "Pase a la Fama," meaning "Step toward fame" in English, is set to premiere June 8 (U.S. time) on Telemundo, according to HYBE Latin America. The program aims to form a new Mexican band, marking HYBE's most ambitious project in the region to date. More than 55 contestants from div...
HYBE Latin America launches audition show in US to form Mexican band
K-pop powerhouse HYBE is making a major push into the Latin music market with a new audition program in partnership with U.S. Spanish-language broadcaster Telemundo. The survival-style music competition show, titled "Pase a la Fama," meaning "Step toward fame" in English, is set to premiere June 8 (U.S. time) on Telemundo, according to HYBE Latin America. The program aims to form a new Mexican band, marking HYBE's most ambitious project in the region to date. More than 55 contestants from div...
Comedian Lee Gook-ju has shared an update on her decision to move from Korea to Japan, revealing her new life in a modest one-room apartment in Tokyo. In a video titled “Lee Gook-ju’s Tokyo settlement story” uploaded to her personal YouTube channel on Wednesday, Lee said she recently began living alone in a 9-pyeong (30 square meters) apartment in the Japanese capital. “Next year will mark the 20th anniversary of my debut, and I’ve been feeling like I’ve just been going through the motions fo...
Comedian Lee Gook-ju starts fresh in Tokyo with rookie spirit
Comedian Lee Gook-ju has shared an update on her decision to move from Korea to Japan, revealing her new life in a modest one-room apartment in Tokyo. In a video titled “Lee Gook-ju’s Tokyo settlement story” uploaded to her personal YouTube channel on Wednesday, Lee said she recently began living alone in a 9-pyeong (30 square meters) apartment in the Japanese capital. “Next year will mark the 20th anniversary of my debut, and I’ve been feeling like I’ve just been going through the motions fo...
Veteran actor Kim Hee-ra, once celebrated as an action star in Korean cinema, has embraced monastic life following years of personal turmoil, including infidelity and health struggles. The 76-year-old appeared on an MBN documentary program, where he shared his decision to become a monk and reflect on his life. He was officially ordained on March 23 and received a Buddhist name, now wearing monk robes even at home. "This is all part of atoning for the wrong paths I’ve taken," he said. Kim made...
Veteran actor Kim Hee-ra becomes Buddhist monk at 78
Veteran actor Kim Hee-ra, once celebrated as an action star in Korean cinema, has embraced monastic life following years of personal turmoil, including infidelity and health struggles. The 76-year-old appeared on an MBN documentary program, where he shared his decision to become a monk and reflect on his life. He was officially ordained on March 23 and received a Buddhist name, now wearing monk robes even at home. "This is all part of atoning for the wrong paths I’ve taken," he said. Kim made...
While Bain, the vocalist of K-pop boy band JUST B came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community during a concert Tuesday (local time), his declaration has sparked a discussion in the broader K-pop scene about how such moments — still rare in the industry — may shape its future. The singer made the announcement during a stop on the group's "JUST ODD" world tour at The Vermont Hollywood in Los Angeles, telling the crowd mid-show, "I am proud to be a part of the LGBTQ community." His words were m...
How idols coming out could reshape K-pop — or expose its limits
While Bain, the vocalist of K-pop boy band JUST B came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community during a concert Tuesday (local time), his declaration has sparked a discussion in the broader K-pop scene about how such moments — still rare in the industry — may shape its future. The singer made the announcement during a stop on the group's "JUST ODD" world tour at The Vermont Hollywood in Los Angeles, telling the crowd mid-show, "I am proud to be a part of the LGBTQ community." His words were m...
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator and director behind the global sensation "Squid Game," will be honored with the Creator Tribute at the upcoming Gotham Television Awards, the awards' organizer said Friday. The director was selected for "combining high-stakes storytelling with sharp cultural commentary to create the global phenomenon," the Gotham Film & Media Institute said in a press release. According to the institute, the Creator Tribute award category, introduced last year, "recognizes the ico...
'Squid Game' creator Hwang Dong-hyuk honored with Creator Tribute at Gotham Awards
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator and director behind the global sensation "Squid Game," will be honored with the Creator Tribute at the upcoming Gotham Television Awards, the awards' organizer said Friday. The director was selected for "combining high-stakes storytelling with sharp cultural commentary to create the global phenomenon," the Gotham Film & Media Institute said in a press release. According to the institute, the Creator Tribute award category, introduced last year, "recognizes the ico...
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Tablo, leader of Korean hip-hop group Epik High, and BTS' RM will release their first collaborative single in three years next month, Tablo's agency Ours said Friday. Tablo also announced the upcoming release of the track, titled "Stop the Rain," on his social media accounts, along with a teaser video featuring both artists' voices. According to the agency, "Stop the Rain" is a song the two worked on two years ago. It combines Tablo's distinctive lyrical style with RM's deep and charismatic v...
Tablo, RM reunite for new collaborative project
Tablo, leader of Korean hip-hop group Epik High, and BTS' RM will release their first collaborative single in three years next month, Tablo's agency Ours said Friday. Tablo also announced the upcoming release of the track, titled "Stop the Rain," on his social media accounts, along with a teaser video featuring both artists' voices. According to the agency, "Stop the Rain" is a song the two worked on two years ago. It combines Tablo's distinctive lyrical style with RM's deep and charismatic v...
Riding high on the phenomenal success of its Korean originals last year, Disney+ is set to make an even bigger splash in the second half of 2025 with a bold new lineup of content. Korean series dominated the global stage last year — an impressive nine out of the 15 most-watched Disney+ originals outside the U.S. were Korean productions, a testament to the worldwide appetite for the country’s sophisticated storytelling and cinematic excellence. Among these hits, “A Shop for Killers” stood out ...
Disney+ rolls out Korean originals for second half of 2025
Riding high on the phenomenal success of its Korean originals last year, Disney+ is set to make an even bigger splash in the second half of 2025 with a bold new lineup of content. Korean series dominated the global stage last year — an impressive nine out of the 15 most-watched Disney+ originals outside the U.S. were Korean productions, a testament to the worldwide appetite for the country’s sophisticated storytelling and cinematic excellence. Among these hits, “A Shop for Killers” stood out ...
TWICE’s youngest member, Tzuyu, captivated fans with her standout fashion and figure at a recent Coldplay concert in Korea. On Wednesday, Tzuyu posted several photos on her personal channel with the caption, “Opening stage vibes — thanks for letting us be part of it!” In the photos, she wears a custom crop top made from a rainbow-colored T-shirt that reads “COLDPLAY,” cut daringly short just below the chest. Paired with low-rise pants, the outfit highlights her toned waist and completes a bol...
TWICE’s Tzuyu stuns in Y2K look at Coldplay concert, flaunts flawless figure in bold crop top
TWICE’s youngest member, Tzuyu, captivated fans with her standout fashion and figure at a recent Coldplay concert in Korea. On Wednesday, Tzuyu posted several photos on her personal channel with the caption, “Opening stage vibes — thanks for letting us be part of it!” In the photos, she wears a custom crop top made from a rainbow-colored T-shirt that reads “COLDPLAY,” cut daringly short just below the chest. Paired with low-rise pants, the outfit highlights her toned waist and completes a bol...
In today’s content landscape, it is not uncommon to distinguish between what is on Netflix and what is not. Such is the platform’s global influence and financial power that people often half-jokingly ask, “What if this show had been on Netflix?” It is in this context that “Weak Hero Class 2,” a sequel to one of Wavve’s most successful dramas, is now gaining industry-wide attention as it transitions to Netflix. Originally released in November 2022 as a Wavve original, “Weak Hero Class 1” gaine...
Will 'Weak Hero Class 2' be Netflix’s next smart move?
In today’s content landscape, it is not uncommon to distinguish between what is on Netflix and what is not. Such is the platform’s global influence and financial power that people often half-jokingly ask, “What if this show had been on Netflix?” It is in this context that “Weak Hero Class 2,” a sequel to one of Wavve’s most successful dramas, is now gaining industry-wide attention as it transitions to Netflix. Originally released in November 2022 as a Wavve original, “Weak Hero Class 1” gaine...
May is shaping up to be a massive month for K-pop boy bands, with high-profile comebacks, milestone albums and fast-rising rookies all crowding the calendar. The return parade kicks off May 2 with TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), the polished five-member group under HYBE Labels. The band first teased its comeback during a set at Mexico's AXE Ceremonia festival, where they thrilled fans with a surprise date reveal. The group then confirmed this week that a digital single titled "Love Language" is of...
Boy bands brace for chart war in May
May is shaping up to be a massive month for K-pop boy bands, with high-profile comebacks, milestone albums and fast-rising rookies all crowding the calendar. The return parade kicks off May 2 with TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), the polished five-member group under HYBE Labels. The band first teased its comeback during a set at Mexico's AXE Ceremonia festival, where they thrilled fans with a surprise date reveal. The group then confirmed this week that a digital single titled "Love Language" is of...