The Viki Original series, “LEGENDARY: Making of a K-Pop Star,” is finally here! Walk with Alex Christine, the winner of the Soompi- and Cube Entertainment-sponsored audition program “Rising Legends: Season 2,” as she undergoes her first K-pop experience. The five-episode series is a snapshot of the K-pop grind that so many of our favorite idols… Continue reading Watch: “LEGENDARY: Making Of A K-Pop Star” Starring Alex Christine Is Finally Here, Featuring JRE, f(x)’s Amber, And More
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“Hwayugi” Bounces Back After Broadcast Delay And Hits Ratings High
“Hwayugi” hit a high in viewership ratings with its latest episode (episode four) despite the recent safety and production issues surrounding the drama. According to Nielsen Korea, episode four of “Hwayugi” recorded 6.1 percent viewership, an increase from the ratings for the previous episode, which hit 5.6 percent. Previous episodes also recorded high viewership, hitting 5.3… Continue reading “Hwayugi” Bounces Back After Broadcast Delay And Hits Ratings High
“Hwayugi” To Resume Normal Broadcast Schedule This Week
After news earlier this week about tvN’s “Hwayugi” potentially being ordered to halt filming, “Hwayugi” issued a statement today saying the drama will be resuming normal broadcasts this week, starting with episode three on Saturday, January 6. In an official statement released on January 5, tvN and production company JS Pictures apologized to the staff… Continue reading “Hwayugi” To Resume Normal Broadcast Schedule This Week
“Hwayugi” Broadcast Schedule Uncertain, Investigations Under Way
Following last week’s postponement of episode 3 and the announcement that the next two episodes would be airing this week, the “Hwayugi” broadcast schedule is up in the air once again, with pending investigations by the police and the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL). Depending on the results of the MOEL investigation, “Hwayugi” filming may… Continue reading “Hwayugi” Broadcast Schedule Uncertain, Investigations Under Way
“Hwayugi” Episode 3 Postponed, Production Releases Official Statement
Episode 3 of tvN’s “Hwayugi,” starring Lee Seung Gi, Oh Yeon Seo, and Cha Seung Won, has been delayed to next week. Originally scheduled to air tomorrow, episode 3 will now be airing on January 6, followed by episode 4 on January 7. Here is the full statement from “Hwayugi” regarding the delay: “In order to carry… Continue reading “Hwayugi” Episode 3 Postponed, Production Releases Official Statement
“MIXNINE” Says There Are A Lot Of Ranking Changes In Upcoming Episode
JTBC’s “MIXNINE” started on October 29, with 170 hopefuls. After the first contest, a “position battle,” the number of contestants remaining was 98. Following the “formation battle,” the results of which will be revealed December 31, the number will drop even more. With the audition program hitting a midway point, the production revealed a couple… Continue reading “MIXNINE” Says There Are A Lot Of Ranking Changes In Upcoming Episode
Jung Kyung Ho On What He Loves About His Girlfriend Sooyoung
December 29, Korean news outlet Ilgan Sports reviewed 2017 interviews they had with figures in entertainment — including celebrities, PDs, writers, and more — held over food and drink. Talking to Ilgan Sports this year were a total of 61 people, including celebrities such as Son Ye Jin, Kim Hee Sun, Psy, Rain, Kim Eun Sook, and… Continue reading Jung Kyung Ho On What He Loves About His Girlfriend Sooyoung
2017 SBS Gayo Daejun Hit Peak Viewership Ratings During Red Velvet’s Performance
2017 SBS Gayo Daejun, which aired on December 25, saw an increase in ratings from last year, hitting 6.3 percent viewership for part one and 9.2 percent for part two. The most-watched minute, during which the show hit 10.8 percent viewership, was during Red Velvet’s performances of “Red Flavor” and “Peek-A-Boo.” This year’s show was themed… Continue reading 2017 SBS Gayo Daejun Hit Peak Viewership Ratings During Red Velvet’s Performance
First Line-Up Of Artists To Attend 32nd Golden Disc Awards Confirmed
The first line-up of artists to attend the 32nd Golden Disc Awards has been revealed. December 26, the award show revealed that Yoon Jong Shin, IU, TWICE, and Wanna One would be attending the Golden Disc Awards ceremony for digital releases to be held on January 10, 2018. All four artists have been nominated for… Continue reading First Line-Up Of Artists To Attend 32nd Golden Disc Awards Confirmed
Yoo Seung Ho And Chae Soo Bin Have A Great Time Filming Kiss Scene In “I Am Not A Robot”
December 26, MBC’s “I Am Not a Robot” released new behind-the-scenes photos of Yoo Seung Ho and Chae Soo Bin’s romantic kiss from the December 21 episodes of the drama. Despite the weather being a bit rougher than usual, with rain and harsh winds, the two actors are all smiles, even when the cameras aren’t rolling. “I… Continue reading Yoo Seung Ho And Chae Soo Bin Have A Great Time Filming Kiss Scene In “I Am Not A Robot”