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THE BOYZ’s Sunwoo And BBGIRLS’ Youjoung Are Entertainment Agency Employees On The Hunt For The Next It Boys In New Variety Show - Soompi
ENA's upcoming variety show “Hype Boy Scout” (literal title) has revealed its first poster! In “Hype Boy Scout,” viewers will follow Tak Jae Hoon’s journey as he dreams of becoming the head of one of South Korea’s “big five” entertainment agencies. Alongside his three perceptive employees, Jang Dong Min, BBGIRLS’ Youjoung, and THE BOYZ’s Sunwoo,
Update: Kim Soo Hyun’s Agency Denies Dating Rumors With Kim Sae Ron | Soompi
Updated March 24 KST: Kim Soo Hyun’s agency has denied the rumors of his romantic involvement with Kim Sae Ron. Following their initial statement (which you can read in our original article below), GOLDMEDALIST has now released a formal statement clarifying that the actor is not currently dating Kim Sae Ron. The agency’s full statement… Continue reading Update: Kim Soo Hyun’s Agency Denies Dating Rumors With Kim Sae Ron
xikers, TWICE, LE SSERAFIM, (G)I-DLE, Stray Kids, NewJeans, ENHYPEN, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart | Soompi
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on March 23! xikers’ new mini album “HOUSE OF TRICKY : Trial And Error” debuted at No. 1 on this week’s World Albums chart, in addition to achieving the group’s highest ranking to date on the Billboard 200. After two consecutive weeks at No.… Continue reading xikers, TWICE, LE SSERAFIM, (G)I-DLE, Stray Kids, NewJeans, ENHYPEN, And More Sweep Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart
March Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced | Soompi
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for all idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various idol groups, using big data collected from February 14 to March 14. TWICE topped this month’s list with a… Continue reading March Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Kim Min Kyu Dishes On His New Rom-Com Drama With EXO’s Suho, “Missing Crown Prince” | Soompi
Kim Min Kyu has shared his thoughts on his upcoming drama “Missing Crown Prince”! MBN’s “Missing Crown Prince” is a romantic comedy set in the Joseon era about a crown prince who is kidnapped by the woman who is set to become his wife. While on the run for their lives, romance winds up blossoming… Continue reading Kim Min Kyu Dishes On His New Rom-Com Drama With EXO’s Suho, “Missing Crown Prince”
5 Web K-Dramas To Watch If You Miss “Branding In Seongsu” | Soompi
“Branding in Seongsu” is one of those dramas that is quite unique. It has a complex storyline, great casting, lots of chemistry between the leads, and also funny side characters that bring a light mood to still enjoy the drama and the thriller aspects of the show. That is why it is so hard to… Continue reading 5 Web K-Dramas To Watch If You Miss “Branding In Seongsu”
Watch: Cha Eun Woo And Kim Nam Joo Create A Lively Atmosphere On Set Of “Wonderful World” | Soompi
MBC’s “Wonderful World” has taken viewers behind the scenes of their set! “Wonderful World” is an emotional thriller starring Kim Nam Joo as Eun Soo Hyun, a woman who seeks revenge after the tragic loss of her son. When the culprit manages to evade punishment through the legal system, she decides to pursue justice on her… Continue reading Watch: Cha Eun Woo And Kim Nam Joo Create A Lively Atmosphere On Set Of “Wonderful World”
Jang Seung Jo Tears Up As Kim Ha Neul Demands The Truth In “Nothing Uncovered” | Soompi
KBS2’s “Nothing Uncovered” has unveiled new stills ahead of the upcoming episode! Based on a popular web novel, “Nothing Uncovered” is a romance thriller drama about an investigative reporter Seo Jung Won (Kim Ha Neul) and ace detective Kim Tae Heon (Yeon Woo Jin) who team up to solve a series of murders—and who happen… Continue reading Jang Seung Jo Tears Up As Kim Ha Neul Demands The Truth In “Nothing Uncovered”
Kwon Nara Is Terrified To See Ghosts At Every Corner In “The Midnight Studio” | Soompi
ENA’s “The Midnight Studio” has unveiled new stills ahead of the upcoming episode! “The Midnight Studio” is a drama about a professional photo studio that exists only for the deceased. Joo Won stars as Seo Ki Joo, the prickly photographer who runs the studio, while Kwon Nara plays passionate lawyer Han Bom, who winds up offering legal advice to… Continue reading Kwon Nara Is Terrified To See Ghosts At Every Corner In “The Midnight Studio”
“Queen Of Tears” Earns Its Highest Saturday Ratings Yet As “Hide” + “Beauty And Mr. Romantic” Premiere | Soompi
The weekend drama ratings battle is heating up! On March 23, two highly-anticipated new dramas premiered to promising starts. JTBC’s “Hide”—a new mystery thriller starring Lee Bo Young, Lee Moo Saeng, and Lee Chung Ah—scored an average nationwide rating of 4.1 percent for its first episode. Meanwhile, KBS 2TV’s “Beauty and Mr. Romantic”—a new romance… Continue reading “Queen Of Tears” Earns Its Highest Saturday Ratings Yet As “Hide” + “Beauty And Mr. Romantic” Premiere
Jang Seung Jo And Yeon Woo Jin Share A Tense Confrontation At The Police Station In “Nothing Uncovered” | Soompi
KBS2’s “Nothing Uncovered” shared a sneak preview of the upcoming episode! Based on a popular web novel, “Nothing Uncovered” is a romance thriller drama about an investigative reporter Seo Jung Won (Kim Ha Neul) and ace detective Kim Tae Heon (Yeon Woo Jin) who team up to solve a series of murders—and who happen to… Continue reading Jang Seung Jo And Yeon Woo Jin Share A Tense Confrontation At The Police Station In “Nothing Uncovered”
“Exhuma” Becomes 1st Korean Occult Horror Film To Surpass 10 Million Moviegoers | Soompi
“Exhuma” continues to break its own records at the Korean box office! On March 24, the Korean Film Council announced that the star-studded film had officially surpassed 10 million moviegoers after remaining No. 1 at the box office for 31 days straight. Not only is “Exhuma” the first film of 2024 to reach the milestone,… Continue reading “Exhuma” Becomes 1st Korean Occult Horror Film To Surpass 10 Million Moviegoers
Kim Soo Hyun And Kim Ji Won Enjoy A Second Honeymoon In “Queen Of Tears” | Soompi
Love is in the air on tvN’s “Queen of Tears”! Penned by “Crash Landing on You,” “My Love From the Star,” and “Producer” writer Park Ji Eun, “Queen of Tears” tells the miraculous, thrilling, and humorous love story of a married couple who manage to survive a crisis and stay together against all odds. Spoilers… Continue reading Kim Soo Hyun And Kim Ji Won Enjoy A Second Honeymoon In “Queen Of Tears”
Song Ha Yoon Talks About Relating To Her “Marry My Husband” Character + Her Love Of Acting | Soompi
In a recent interview and pictorial for Arena Homme Plus magazine, Song Ha Yoon opened up about her experience starring in the hit drama “Marry My Husband.” Song Ha Yoon earned rave reviews for her scene-stealing performance in as the villainous Jung Soo Min in “Marry My Husband,” and she even topped the list of… Continue reading Song Ha Yoon Talks About Relating To Her “Marry My Husband” Character + Her Love Of Acting
Ahn Bo Hyun Holds A Gun While Covered In Blood In “Flex X Cop” Season Finale | Soompi
SBS’s “Flex x Cop” has unveiled a suspenseful sneak peek of its upcoming season finale! “Flex x Cop,” which marks the reunion of former “Yumi’s Cells” co-stars Ahn Bo Hyun and Park Ji Hyun, tells the story of an immature third-generation chaebol heir who winds up becoming a detective. Spoilers On the previous episode of… Continue reading Ahn Bo Hyun Holds A Gun While Covered In Blood In “Flex X Cop” Season Finale
5 Revenge K-Dramas With Strong Female Leads To Watch If You Miss “Queen Of Divorce” | Soompi
After six weeks of action, suspense, and revelations, “Queen of Divorce” has come to an end. While it is difficult to find something that has a strong female lead driven by her desire for revenge with a mostly light-hearted tone, there are a few K-dramas that definitely come close. So, in honor of Lee Ji… Continue reading 5 Revenge K-Dramas With Strong Female Leads To Watch If You Miss “Queen Of Divorce”
Kim Soo Hyun Is Driven Mad With Jealousy By Park Sung Hoon In “Queen Of Tears” | Soompi
Is Kim Soo Hyun about to reach his breaking point on tvN’s “Queen of Tears”? Penned by “Crash Landing on You,” “My Love From the Star,” and “Producer” writer Park Ji Eun, “Queen of Tears” tells the miraculous, thrilling, and humorous love story of a married couple who manage to survive a crisis and stay… Continue reading Kim Soo Hyun Is Driven Mad With Jealousy By Park Sung Hoon In “Queen Of Tears”
Kim Soo Hyun Tenderly Takes Care Of Kim Ji Won In “Queen Of Tears” | Soompi
Get ready to feel the butterflies during the next episode of tvN’s “Queen of Tears”! Penned by “Crash Landing on You,” “My Love From the Star,” and “Producer” writer Park Ji Eun, “Queen of Tears” is a new drama about the miraculous, thrilling, and humorous love story of a married couple who manage to survive… Continue reading Kim Soo Hyun Tenderly Takes Care Of Kim Ji Won In “Queen Of Tears”
Cha Eun Woo Makes A Chilling Transformation Into A Stalker In “Wonderful World” | Soompi
Get ready to see a chilling new side of ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo in MBC’s “Wonderful World”! “Wonderful World” is an emotional thriller starring Kim Nam Joo as Eun Soo Hyun, a woman who seeks revenge after the tragic loss of her son. When the culprit manages to evade punishment through the legal system, she… Continue reading Cha Eun Woo Makes A Chilling Transformation Into A Stalker In “Wonderful World”
March Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced | Soompi
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for singers! The rankings were determined through an analysis of singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from February 23 to March 23. Lim Young Woong topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of… Continue reading March Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
“Beauty And Mr. Romantic” Teases Im Soo Hyang And Ji Hyun Woo’s First Meeting As Children | Soompi
KBS 2TV’s upcoming drama “Beauty and Mr. Romantic” has shared a sneak peek of its leads’ first encounter as children! “Beauty and Mr. Romantic” will tell the love story of an actress who hits rock bottom overnight and the producing director (PD) who gets her back on her feet out of love. Im Soo Hyang… Continue reading “Beauty And Mr. Romantic” Teases Im Soo Hyang And Ji Hyun Woo’s First Meeting As Children
BTS’s V Enters Top 15 Of UK’s Official Singles Chart For 1st Time With “FRI(END)S” | Soompi
BTS’s V’s new single is officially a hit in the United Kingdom! On March 22 local time, the Official Charts (widely regarded as the U.K. equivalent to Billboard’s U.S. charts) announced that V’s new digital single “FRI(END)S” had debuted at No. 13 on its Official Singles Chart. “FRI(END)S” is now V’s highest-ranking single on the… Continue reading BTS’s V Enters Top 15 Of UK’s Official Singles Chart For 1st Time With “FRI(END)S”
VANNER’s Sungkook To Enlist In Military | Soompi
VANNER’s Sungkook has announced his plans to enlist in the military. On March 23, KLAP Entertainment announced that Sungkook would be enlisting on May 7. The agency also confirmed that Sungkook will continue to carry out his scheduled activities, including participating in VANNER’s upcoming concert in Korea, ahead of his enlistment. The agency’s full statement… Continue reading VANNER’s Sungkook To Enlist In Military
“Flex X Cop” Heads Into Season Finale On No. 1 Ratings As “Wonderful World” Wraps Up 1st Half On Rise | Soompi
Season 1 of SBS’s “Flex x Cop” is winding to a close! On March 22, the popular series starring Ahn Bo Hyun and Park Ji Hyun remained the most-watched drama in its time slot ahead of its season finale. (Earlier this week, SBS announced that “Flex x Cop” would be returning for a second season.)… Continue reading “Flex X Cop” Heads Into Season Finale On No. 1 Ratings As “Wonderful World” Wraps Up 1st Half On Rise
Lee Bo Young Is On The Edge Of A Cliff After Her Husband Disappears In “Hide” | Soompi
Coupang Play’s upcoming drama “Hide” has unveiled a special poster! “Hide” is a new drama about a woman who goes searching for the truth after her husband suddenly disappears one day—and winds up learning a shocking secret. Lee Bo Young will star as Na Moon Young, whose peaceful life is turned upside down after the… Continue reading Lee Bo Young Is On The Edge Of A Cliff After Her Husband Disappears In “Hide”
T-ara’s Ham Eun Jung And Baek Sung Hyun’s Families Form A Chaotic Mob In New Drama “Suji And Uri” | Soompi
KBS has released a group poster for its upcoming drama “Suji and Uri” (also known as “A Profitable Cage”)! “Suji and Uri” is a new romance drama that follows a star doctor who falls from grace (played by T-ara’s Ham Eun Jung) and a rookie doctor (Baek Sung Hyun) as they build an unconventional family… Continue reading T-ara’s Ham Eun Jung And Baek Sung Hyun’s Families Form A Chaotic Mob In New Drama “Suji And Uri”
Lee Je Hoon, Lee Dong Hwi, And More Each Have Their Own Stories In “Chief Detective 1958” Posters | Soompi
MBC’s upcoming drama “Chief Detective 1958” has shared character posters of Lee Je Hoon, Lee Dong Hwi, Choi Woo Sung, and Yoon Hyun Soo! “Chief Detective 1958” will serve as a prequel to the classic Korean series “Chief Inspector,” which ran for 18 years from 1971 to 1989 and achieved an incredible peak of 70… Continue reading Lee Je Hoon, Lee Dong Hwi, And More Each Have Their Own Stories In “Chief Detective 1958” Posters
PLAVE Reveals Official Light Stick | Soompi
PLAVE has unveiled the design for their official light stick! On March 21, the virtual boy group revealed a preview of their upcoming light stick, which they teased is “coming soon.” However, while the light stick depicted in the preview is black, the actual light stick will be white. PLAVE’s official announcement warned, “This image… Continue reading PLAVE Reveals Official Light Stick
Byun Woo Seok Gushes About Stellar Chemistry With Kim Hye Yoon, Favorite Scenes In “Lovely Runner,” And More | Soompi
Byun Woo Seok has shared insights into his upcoming tvN drama with Kim Hye Yoon, “Lovely Runner”! Based on a popular web novel and penned by “True Beauty” writer Lee Si Eun, “Lovely Runner” is a new time-slip romance drama that asks the question: “What would you do if you had the opportunity to save… Continue reading Byun Woo Seok Gushes About Stellar Chemistry With Kim Hye Yoon, Favorite Scenes In “Lovely Runner,” And More
IU And Kim Soo Hyun Show Long-Lasting Friendship With Adorable Photo At Her Concert | Soompi
The “Dream High” duo has shared adorable photos from their reunion! On March 21, Kim Soo Hyun belatedly took to Instagram to share a sweet photo he took with IU backstage following his attendance at her world concert “H.E.R.” in Seoul. After starring in KBS2’s “Dream High” together, Kim Soo Hyun and IU reunited on… Continue reading IU And Kim Soo Hyun Show Long-Lasting Friendship With Adorable Photo At Her Concert
TWICE’s “Feel Special” Becomes Their 7th MV To Hit 500 Million Views | Soompi
TWICE has hit the 500 million mark once again! On March 22 at approximately 11:33 a.m. KST, TWICE’s music video for “Feel Special” surpassed 500 million views on YouTube, making it the group’s seventh music video to do so after “TT,” “LIKEY,” “What is Love?”, “FANCY,” “CHEER UP,” and “I CAN’T STOP ME.” TWICE originally… Continue reading TWICE’s “Feel Special” Becomes Their 7th MV To Hit 500 Million Views
Watch: HIGHLIGHT Takes 2nd Win For “BODY” On “Music Bank”; Performances By (G)I-DLE, TNX, And More | Soompi
HIGHLIGHT has won their second music show trophy for their new title track “BODY”! On the March 22 episode of KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were Red Velvet’s Wendy’s “Wish You Hell” and HIGHLIGHT’s “BODY.” HIGHLIGHT ultimately took the win with a total of 7,255 points. Congratulations to HIGHLIGHT! Watch their… Continue reading Watch: HIGHLIGHT Takes 2nd Win For “BODY” On “Music Bank”; Performances By (G)I-DLE, TNX, And More
BTS’s “Persona” Trailer Starring RM Reaches 100 Million Views | Soompi
RM’s “Persona” has achieved a YouTube milestone! BTS’s comeback trailer for “MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA,” which features RM’s solo track “Persona,” surpassed 100 million views on March 21 at approximately 6:30 p.m KST. This is about four years, 11 months, 22 days, and 18 hours since its release on March 28, 2019 at 12… Continue reading BTS’s “Persona” Trailer Starring RM Reaches 100 Million Views
Boom And His Wife Welcome First Child | Soompi
Boom and his wife are now parents! On March 22, Boom’s agency TN Entertainment shared that Boom’s wife gave birth to a healthy baby girl at 9:40 a.m. KST that day. Both the child and mother are in good health, and Boom is staying by their side. Boom married his non-celebrity wife, who is seven… Continue reading Boom And His Wife Welcome First Child
BTOB’s Changsub To Temporarily Halt Activities After This Week’s Fan Concert | Soompi
BTOB’s Changsub will be temporarily halting most of his activities due to health concerns. On March 21, Fantagio announced that because his throat was in poor condition, Changsub had visited the hospital and been advised by a doctor “to refrain from singing that could strain his throat.” As a result, Changsub will be canceling and… Continue reading BTOB’s Changsub To Temporarily Halt Activities After This Week’s Fan Concert
Ahn Bo Hyun Has A Falling Out With Kwak Si Yang In “Flex x Cop” | Soompi
SBS’s “Flex x Cop” has shared brand new stills ahead of its upcoming episode! “Flex x Cop” is about immature third-generation chaebol Jin Yi Soo (Ahn Bo Hyun) who becomes a detective due to his privileged background and Lee Kang Hyun (Park Ji Hyun), a workaholic veteran detective who is also the first female team… Continue reading Ahn Bo Hyun Has A Falling Out With Kwak Si Yang In “Flex x Cop”
woo!ah! To Make 1st Comeback In Year And A Half This April | Soompi
After nearly a year and a half, woo!ah! is finally making a return! On March 22, SSQ Entertainment officially announced, “woo!ah! is planning to make a comeback in April.” “We would like to thank the fans who have waited for woo!ah!’s comeback for a long time,” continued the agency. “The members are currently working hard… Continue reading woo!ah! To Make 1st Comeback In Year And A Half This April
Chae Seo Jin Shares Beautiful Wedding Photos | Soompi
Actress Chae Seo Jin has revealed some gorgeous photos from her wedding shoot! Last week, Chae Seo Jin—who is the younger sister of fellow actress Kim Ok Bin—officially announced through her agency that she would be getting married to her non-celebrity boyfriend next month. On March 21, Chae Seo Jin took to Instagram to share… Continue reading Chae Seo Jin Shares Beautiful Wedding Photos
PLAVE’s Yejun To Temporarily Minimize Activities Due To Health | Soompi
PLAVE’s Yejun will be temporarily cutting back on his activities for health reasons. On March 21, PLAVE’s agency VLAST announced that Yejun had recently been diagnosed with early-stage vocal cord nodules—and that he would be minimizing his scheduled activities for the time being in order to focus on his recovery. The agency’s full English statement… Continue reading PLAVE’s Yejun To Temporarily Minimize Activities Due To Health
Park Bo Gum, Suzy, Choi Woo Shik, Jung Yu Mi, Gong Yoo, And Tang Wei’s Movie “Wonderland” Confirms June Premiere | Soompi
After a long wait, “Wonderland” is finally set to hit theaters! On March 22, JoyNews24 reported that “Wonderland” is in discussions for a June premiere. In response to the report, the film’s distributor ACEMAKER MOVIEWORKS confirmed, “We are currently preparing to release ‘Wonderland’ in June and have already initiated marketing preparations.” “Wonderland” tells the story… Continue reading Park Bo Gum, Suzy, Choi Woo Shik, Jung Yu Mi, Gong Yoo, And Tang Wei’s Movie “Wonderland” Confirms June Premiere