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South Korean film Scandal—currently listed with a working title—has completed filming, the production announced this week. The movie, scheduled for release in 2027, centers on the Yedong Kwon family, whose generations-long illegal business becomes the backdrop for a high-stakes struggle over succession after the death of a key heir. With principal cast and the director […]
South Korea’s media industry is facing renewed uncertainty as concerns mount around JTBC, where multiple reports over the past day point to unpaid creator compensation amid the company’s ongoing restructuring. According to reports circulated in the entertainment and business press, at least one performer associated with JTBC programming has posted evidence of filming while labor […]
Korean TV drama fans looking for their next obsession have gotten a fresh batch of marketing materials this week, as multiple broadcasters unveiled new stills tied to upcoming series across different genres—from family-focused daily dramas to high-tension thrillers and legal-themed action. Among the most notable updates, MBC’s Family Register introduced key cast members supporting lead […]
TWICE’s Jeongyeon and actress Gong Seung Yeon have made their first joint appearance in a fashion pictorial since their respective debuts, marking a notable celebrity crossover moment for K-pop and Korean acting audiences alike. In a feature released by Harper’s Bazaar Korea on June 25, the sisters debuted together in the magazine’s July issue, focusing […]
RIIZE has shared participation guidance for its upcoming appearance on MBC’s music program Music Core, including a pre-recording session and a mini fan-meeting scheduled for June 27 (Saturday). The notice, posted via Weverse, outlines how fans can prepare for the event linked to RIIZE’s performance of the track “Do your dance.” What’s scheduled for June […]
Lead: A bold look, a fresh chapter BoA has turned heads with a striking new hairstyle as she prepares for an upcoming comeback and fan concert, according to Kpopstarz. The K-pop icon unveiled what fans are calling a dramatic blonde bob, complete with a more vivid, high-impact transformation that marks what the outlet frames as […]
Weverse posts participation guidance for multiple K-pop acts ahead of broadcast week Around the clock leading into Korea’s crowded music-program schedule, fandom-facing platforms are increasingly shaping how attendance and participation work. Today’s digest highlights a new set of participation notices posted via Weverse, outlining details for artists planning to attend pre-recordings and mini fan-meetings tied […]
K-pop fans and online commentators are reacting sharply after EVAN (Heeseung) appeared on M Countdown and Mnet shared promotional photos from the show on June 25. According to Koreaboo, the posts quickly drew a wave of criticism—ranging from direct comments about EVAN’s appearance to broader claims that the styling and makeup were intentionally unflattering. Backlash […]
BTS has become the focus of a fresh wave of online criticism after unedited “Getty Photos” images—initially tied to member Jimin during Paris Fashion Week—sparked heated debate about the group’s “real visuals.” According to reports circulating across social media, the controversy began with targeted commentary aimed at Jimin’s appearance in the photos, before quickly widening […]
LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE have earned their first music-show trophy for their collaborative single “ICONIC BY MISTAKE,” taking the top spot on Mnet’s M Countdown in a June 25 broadcast. The win caps a fast rise for the project and positions the trio’s shared track as one of the key releases of the summer […]
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