The April 19 episode of MBC’s “PD Notebook” focuses on the dark side of the costs of being idol singers and trainees. A former trainee reveals her experiences receiving sponsorship offers (receiving monetary aid and favors in exchange for sexual relations). She says, “When I was attending a vocal academy, my teacher asked, ‘What kind… Continue reading Former Trainee Confesses About Sponsorship Offers
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I.O.I to Go Against Jessi and Hanhae on “Sugar Man”
Girl group I.O.I will be competing against rappers Jessi and Phantom’s Hanhae on next week’s broadcast of JTBC’s “Sugar Man.” Jessi and Phantom are joining forces with leading hip-hop producer Rhymer, who took charge of crafting their song for the variety show, and will be going against the highly popular girl group I.O.I. Both teams are expected to reveal their modern takes on short-lived oldies… Continue reading I.O.I to Go Against Jessi and Hanhae on “Sugar Man”
Watch: GOT7’s Jackson Boasts About MONSTA X’s Jooheon to Cab Driver on “Celebrity Bromance”
On April 19’s episode of “Celebrity Bromance,” GOT7’s Jackson and his friend MONSTA X’s Jooheon meet up to hang out together for the first time on their own. Jackson is picked up by a cab at the JYP Entertainment headquarters, and says hello to all the fans waiting outside. In an interview, he explains that he’s… Continue reading Watch: GOT7’s Jackson Boasts About MONSTA X’s Jooheon to Cab Driver on “Celebrity Bromance”
“Descendants of the Sun” Co-Writer Explains Why There Was No Trademark Love Triangle
“Descendants of the Sun” co-writer Kim Won Suk recently held an interview with news outlet Sports Chosun and answered burning questions about the hit drama. In particular, many fans are curious as to why star scriptwriter Kim Eun Sook did not include her trademark love triangle in “Descendants of the Sun.” Kim Won Suk discussed… Continue reading “Descendants of the Sun” Co-Writer Explains Why There Was No Trademark Love Triangle
“My Love From the Star” Director Refutes Rumors of a Second Season
It seems that a second season of “My Love From the Star” won’t be happening after all. While it was previously reported by Chinese media that a second season of “My Love From the Star” is currently underway, director Jang Tae Yoo tells OSEN that the reports are incorrect. “The articles were written on-site at… Continue reading “My Love From the Star” Director Refutes Rumors of a Second Season
KBS and SBS Both Claim Ownership of Much-Anticipated Drama, Drama Responds
After two networks claimed to be preparing to air the drama “Incarnation of Envy” (working title) later this year, representatives from the show have stepped in to explain the situation. On April 19, it was reported that both KBS and SBS were claiming that they were producing the show “Incarnation of Envy.” A source from KBS’s drama department told… Continue reading KBS and SBS Both Claim Ownership of Much-Anticipated Drama, Drama Responds
How Many Times Did the “Song-Song” Couple Film Their Kiss Scenes in “Descendants of the Sun”?
On April 18, director of photography Kim Si Hyung from KBS2’s “Descendants of the Sun” appeared as a guest on KBS’s YouTube Show, “Got TV,” where he talks about behind-the-scenes stories from filming. When asked about filming the kiss scenes between the “Song-Song” couple, the director reveals, “Scenes like these have to be filmed from multiple angles and… Continue reading How Many Times Did the “Song-Song” Couple Film Their Kiss Scenes in “Descendants of the Sun”?
Park Shin Hye to Make Cameo Appearance in “Entertainer”
According to her agency SALT Entertainment’s statements on April 19, Park Shin Hye filmed a cameo appearance for SBS’s upcoming drama “Entertainer” on the spot, when she went to support the cast and crew on April 18. They explain, “Because she knows the script writer Yoo Young Ah from “Miracle in Cell No. 7,” director… Continue reading Park Shin Hye to Make Cameo Appearance in “Entertainer”
“Descendants of the Sun” Co-Writer Speaks Out on Second Season
One of the scriptwriters for “Descendants of the Sun,” Kim Won Suk, has given his final opinion on the rumors of a second season. “I have no plans for a second season,” he said in an interview on April 19. “I’ve already told the story I wanted to tell. I hope that Yoo Si Jin… Continue reading “Descendants of the Sun” Co-Writer Speaks Out on Second Season
Super Junior’s Kangin and Han Bo Reum Confirmed for New Web Drama
On April 19, Star J Entertainment reported that Super Junior’s Kangin and actress Han Bo Reum have been cast in the thriller webdrama “The Sound of Bells” (literal translation). Joining them are Kim Jae In, Kang Kyung Heon, and Kim Jong Suk. Kangin will play a character named Dong Woo, a psychiatry resident, while Han… Continue reading Super Junior’s Kangin and Han Bo Reum Confirmed for New Web Drama