Mnet’s idol trainee survival show, “Produce 101,” is a popular show these days, beating out the always popular “Infinite Challenge” in the consumer price index (CPI) ranking for the second week of February. Along with popularity comes controversy, as well as intense curiosity. Recently, the contract between CJ E&M (the company that owns the Mnet… Continue reading Mnet and Heo Chanmi’s Agency Respond to Accusations of Malicious Editing on “Produce 101”
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If You Can’t Get Over “Reply 1988,” Try These Dramas
It’s already been over a month since “Reply 1988” ended, but I’m still stuck in the world of high-waisted jeans, neighborhood pizza parties, and teenage hijinks created by the Ssangmundong gang and their families. Did the ending leave you craving more of the good ol’ days? Here are a few similarly nostalgic dramas and movies arranged… Continue reading If You Can’t Get Over “Reply 1988,” Try These Dramas
Lee Kwang Soo in Talks to Star in Sitcom Based on Webtoon “The Sound of Your Heart”
We may be seeing Lee Kwang Soo as a lead in a sitcom soon! The sitcom is based on Korea’s longest running webtoon, “The Sound of Your Heart.” The webtoon began in September 2006, running now for almost ten years. Recently, the webtoon reached its 1000th chapter. Lee Kwang Soo is offered the role of the lead character Cho Seok,… Continue reading Lee Kwang Soo in Talks to Star in Sitcom Based on Webtoon “The Sound of Your Heart”
SHINee’s Minho Joins Park Seo Joon and Go Ara in Upcoming Historical Drama
Reps from the upcoming KBS2‘s new drama, “Hwarang: The Beginning,” confirmed that SHINee member Choi Minho will be starring in the drama. “Hwarang: The Beginning” takes place 1500 years ago and is the first drama to tell the story of the Hwarang, or “Flowering Knights,” an elite group of male youth in the kingdom of… Continue reading SHINee’s Minho Joins Park Seo Joon and Go Ara in Upcoming Historical Drama
Netizens Divided in Controversy Over Jang Hyunseung’s Alleged “Attitude Problem”
It’s unavoidable today if you are on Korean search portals, especially Nate. You’ll see articles about BEAST‘s Jang Hyunseung keep popping up, specifically on the topic of controversy over his assumed “attitude” problem and disinterest in his group and its activities. The Korean media takes to point a post has been making its way online… Continue reading Netizens Divided in Controversy Over Jang Hyunseung’s Alleged “Attitude Problem”
D.O and Kim So Hyun’s “Pure Love” VIP Screening Brings Out SM Ent. Artists, Lee Kwang Soo, and More
The V.I.P screening of the film “Pure Love” took place at the Seoul Megabox theatre at COEX yesterday, and the cast of the film, along with many other celebrities, came out to show their support. “Pure Love” tells the story of friendship between five friends and first love, moving back and forth from the past to… Continue reading D.O and Kim So Hyun’s “Pure Love” VIP Screening Brings Out SM Ent. Artists, Lee Kwang Soo, and More
Updated: MAMAMOO Releases “Melting” Album Highlight Medley
Update February 23 KST: The “Melting” album highlight medley with track information is out! MAMAMOO’s members contributed lyrically to the album, and fellow singer JunggiGo features in the first track, “Friday Night.” The title track, “You’re the Best at Everything,” is composed by RBW (Kim Do Hoon) and Duble Sidekick. Lyrics are by RBW and members… Continue reading Updated: MAMAMOO Releases “Melting” Album Highlight Medley
Yoo Young Jin and EXO’s D.O Release “Tell Me (What Is Love)” Single and Epilogue Video
EXO member D.O teams up with Yoo Young Jin for SM Entertainment’s series of singles released through their digital music channel STATION! The first was Taeyeon‘s “Rain.” The new single “Tell Me (What Is Love)” is an R&B track written, composed, and arranged by Yoo Young Jin, the hitmaker behind such tracks as Super Junior’s “Sorry, Sorry,”… Continue reading Yoo Young Jin and EXO’s D.O Release “Tell Me (What Is Love)” Single and Epilogue Video
Song Il Gook Shares Videos of Baby Minguk, Bringing You Your Daily Dose of D’aww
These videos are sure to put a smile on your face! Actor Song Il Gook, also famously the father of the Song Triplets, recently created an Instagram account in which he has been sharing photos of toddler Daehan, Minguk, and Manse, current and past. Today, he shared three videos and a photo of baby Minguk, which… Continue reading Song Il Gook Shares Videos of Baby Minguk, Bringing You Your Daily Dose of D’aww
Ji Sung and Park Bo Gum Considering Roles in Same Drama
We may be seeing actors Ji Sung and Park Bo Gum together in a drama! Both reps of Ji Sung and Park Bo Gum confirm that the two actors are looking over the casting offer to star in the upcoming drama called “Ddanddara” (working title). Ji Sung has been offered the role of Shin Suk Ho,… Continue reading Ji Sung and Park Bo Gum Considering Roles in Same Drama