Both ENA’s “Unlock My Boss” and MBC’s “May I Help You?” enjoyed small boosts in viewership last night! On December 15, the new drama “Unlock My Boss,” which premiered to a quiet start last week, earned its highest ratings yet for its fourth episode. According to Nielsen Korea, the comedy thriller starring Chae Jong Hyeop,… Continue reading “Unlock My Boss” Achieves Its Highest Ratings Yet As “May I Help You?” Heads Into Final Week On Rise
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Watch: Kai, Seulgi, Jeno, And Karina Impress With “Hot & Cold” Stage Video For SMTOWN Winter Album “SMCU PALACE”
Updated December 26 KST: SM Entertainment’s new winter album is here! On December 26 at 6 p.m. KST, the 2022 Winter SMTOWN album “SMCU PALACE” was released along with a stage video for “Hot & Cold,” a song from the album. Performed by EXO’s Kai, Red Velvet’s Seulgi, NCT’s Jeno, and aespa’s Karina, “Hot &… Continue reading Watch: Kai, Seulgi, Jeno, And Karina Impress With “Hot & Cold” Stage Video For SMTOWN Winter Album “SMCU PALACE”
Watch: SEVENTEEN’s Vernon Rocks To His First Solo Mixtape “Black Eye” In Rebellious MV
Updated December 23 KST: SEVENTEEN’s Vernon is finally here with his first solo mixtape! On December 23 at 2 p.m. KST, Vernon dropped his mixtape on various music streaming platforms along with the music video for the track. “Black Eye” is a pop funk genre song that highlights Vernon’s low tone and allows listeners to… Continue reading Watch: SEVENTEEN’s Vernon Rocks To His First Solo Mixtape “Black Eye” In Rebellious MV
BTS’s J-Hope Joins TXT In Performer Lineup For “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”
BTS’s J-Hope is returning to “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” as a solo artist! On December 15 local time, the famous American New Year’s Eve television special announced that J-Hope would be performing in Times Square for this year’s show. TXT was previously confirmed to be performing on this year’s special as well, though… Continue reading BTS’s J-Hope Joins TXT In Performer Lineup For “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”
RM, ITZY, BTS, ENHYPEN, NCT 127, LE SSERAFIM, Nayeon, And TWICE Sweep Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart
Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on December 17! BTS’s RM’s new solo album “Indigo” debuted at No. 1 on this week’s chart, in addition to entering the Billboard 200 (where RM became the first Korean soloist in history to land two albums in the top 30). RM also topped… Continue reading RM, ITZY, BTS, ENHYPEN, NCT 127, LE SSERAFIM, Nayeon, And TWICE Sweep Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart
Lee Bo Young Catches The Eye Of Chaebol Heiress Son Naeun In New Drama
JTBC’s upcoming drama “Agency” (literal translation) has shared a glimpse of the intriguing dynamic between Lee Bo Young and Son Naeun! Set within the fiercely competitive world of one of Korea’s leading advertisement agencies, “Agency” will star Lee Bo Young as Go Ah In, the first-ever female executive of VC Group. Son Naeun will also… Continue reading Lee Bo Young Catches The Eye Of Chaebol Heiress Son Naeun In New Drama
SEVENTEEN Goes Triple Platinum For 1st Time In Japan + BTS’s Jin Earns 1st Solo RIAJ Album Certification
The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! SEVENTEEN’s new Japanese EP “DREAM” received an official triple platinum certification for over 750,000 units shipped since its release last month. (According to the RIAJ’s certification thresholds, albums are certified gold at 100,000 units shipped and platinum at 250,000.) It… Continue reading SEVENTEEN Goes Triple Platinum For 1st Time In Japan + BTS’s Jin Earns 1st Solo RIAJ Album Certification
Update: TXT Drops Breathtaking “Daydream” Mood Teaser For “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION”
Updated January 8 KST: TXT has dropped a new “Daydream” mood teaser ahead of their upcoming comeback with “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION.” Updated December 21 KST: TXT has released a concept teaser for their upcoming comeback with “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION”! The caption at the bottom of the video reads, “The devil’s voice that I… Continue reading Update: TXT Drops Breathtaking “Daydream” Mood Teaser For “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION”
Watch: Red Velvet Takes 2nd Win For “Birthday” On “Show Champion”
Red Velvet has claimed their second music show trophy for “Birthday“! The December 14 episode of “Show Champion” was a special episode with replays of past performances instead of the usual live broadcast. At the end of the show, it was announced that the candidates for first place were ITZY‘s “Cheshire,” BTS‘s RM‘s “Wild Flower”… Continue reading Watch: Red Velvet Takes 2nd Win For “Birthday” On “Show Champion”
Mystery Romance Drama “Trolley” Introduces Intriguing Cast Of Characters
Meet the colorful cast of supporting characters from SBS’s upcoming drama “Trolley”! “Trolley” is a new mystery romance drama about a politician’s wife who faces the biggest dilemma of her life after a secret she’s been hiding is unexpectedly revealed. Presented with difficult choices and no right answer, the characters in “Trolley” will be swept… Continue reading Mystery Romance Drama “Trolley” Introduces Intriguing Cast Of Characters