It appears that BTS and Red Velvet have taken over the hearts of North Koreans. On July 12, North Korean defector and broadcasting jockey (BJ) Han Song Yi was a guest on MBC FM4U’s “Ji Suk Jin’s 2 O’Clock Date,” where she talked about the popularity of the two groups in North Korea. She began by… Continue reading North Korean Defector Talks About Popularity Of BTS And Red Velvet In The Country
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Lee Kwang Soo And Yoo Jae Suk Prove Their Status As “Icons Of Bad Luck” On “Running Man”
Lee Kwang Soo and Yoo Jae Suk suffered yet another streak of bad luck on the latest episode of “Running Man”! On the July 1 broadcast of the SBS variety show, the cast and long-term guests traveled to Europe for two very different journeys. While half of the cast jetted off to Switzerland for a… Continue reading Lee Kwang Soo And Yoo Jae Suk Prove Their Status As “Icons Of Bad Luck” On “Running Man”
Things Take Ironic Turn On “Running Man” Due To Extreme Weather Conditions
The cast of SBS’s “Running Man” faced ironically contrasting weather conditions on the latest episode of the variety show! The July 1 installment of the program featured the cast members and long-term guests splitting up into two groups to take two very different trips abroad. Yoo Jae Suk, Lee Kwang Soo, Ji Suk Jin, Jun… Continue reading Things Take Ironic Turn On “Running Man” Due To Extreme Weather Conditions
July Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has published this month’s brand reputation rankings for variety stars! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the media coverage, participation, communication, and social indexes of 40 popular entertainers using big data collected from June 1 to July 1. Notably, the cast of SBS’s “Running Man” claimed three out… Continue reading July Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Ji Suk Jin Thanks Yoo Jae Suk And Others For Their Support After His Father’s Passing
Ji Suk Jin returned to MBC FM4U’s “Two O’Clock Date With Ji Suk Jin” on June 28, a week after the passing of his father on June 21. As soon as the day’s radio show started, he took a moment to thank all those who stepped in as special DJs while he was away. He… Continue reading Ji Suk Jin Thanks Yoo Jae Suk And Others For Their Support After His Father’s Passing
“Running Man” Cast Surprised By Warm Welcome From Fans At London Airport
On the next episode of “Running Man,” the cast arrives in England to a pleasant surprise! The upcoming June 24 broadcast of the SBS variety program will show the cast splitting up to embark on two very different journeys. The six unlucky losers of the “Family Global Package Project” jetted off to London in order… Continue reading “Running Man” Cast Surprised By Warm Welcome From Fans At London Airport
Ji Suk Jin’s Father Passes Away + “Running Man” Releases Statement
Ji Suk Jin’s father has passed away. On June 21, a source from his agency revealed that his father passed away due to a chronic illness. The agency explained, “Ji Suk Jin is at the wake, and his schedule is being adjusted.” As a result, Kim Shin Young and Kim Hyun Chul covered for his… Continue reading Ji Suk Jin’s Father Passes Away + “Running Man” Releases Statement
Ji Suk Jin Shares Chat History With BTS’s Jin To Prove Their Friendship On “Radio Star”
On the June 20 broadcast of MBC’s “Radio Star,” Ji Suk Jin, Kim Jae Dong, Yang Yoseob, and Jung Seung Hwan appeared as guests. During the show, Ji Suk Jin talked about his friendship with BTS’s Jin. The topic was brought up by an anonymous member of Ji Suk Jin’s radio staff, who said Ji… Continue reading Ji Suk Jin Shares Chat History With BTS’s Jin To Prove Their Friendship On “Radio Star”
Stars Participate In Early Voting For Korean Local Elections
June 13 marks the day for local elections in South Korea. Ahead of election day, early voting was held on June 8 and 9. Celebrities showed up strong at the polls and also encouraged fellow citizens to vote by posting on social media. BTS’s J-Hope, RM, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, and V all shared photos of themselves… Continue reading Stars Participate In Early Voting For Korean Local Elections
“Running Man” Cast And Lee Sang Yeob Celebrate PD’s Wedding
The cast of SBS’s “Running Man” gathered to celebrate producing director (PD) Lee Hwan Jin’s special day! On June 9, PD Lee Hwan Jin tied the knot surrounded by the cast of his show. Yoo Jae Suk served as the MC for the wedding, while Kim Jong Kook and trot singer Hong Jin Young, who… Continue reading “Running Man” Cast And Lee Sang Yeob Celebrate PD’s Wedding