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IVE, reality content ‘1.2.3 IVE Season 6’ launched… Evolution of entertainment in their 3rd year since debut.
3May By adminNo Comments
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IVE, reality content ‘1.2.3 IVE Season 6’ launched… Evolution of entertainment in their 3rd year since debut.

K-pop group IVE has returned with their self-produced content '1.2.3 IVE Season 6.' Their agency, Starship Entertainment, announced the launch of the new season by releasing a teaser video for '1.2.3 IVE Season 6' on IVE's official YouTube channel on the 2nd. '1.2.3 IVE' is IVE's self-variety show that debuted in December 2021, showcasing the members' charms and chemistry through various themes each season. Anticipation is high for IVE, who recently successfully completed activities for their third mini album 'IVE EMPATHY,' fan concerts, and a Japan fan-con tour, to shine in '1.2.3 IVE Season 6.' '1.2.3 IVE Season 6' will be released on IVE's official YouTube channel every Friday at 7:30 PM starting from the 9th.
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Park Ji-yoon parts ways with JDB Entertainment…
3May By adminNo Comments
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Park Ji-yoon parts ways with JDB Entertainment…

Former KBS announcer Park Ji-yoon is leaving her agency JDB Entertainment. JDB stated to multiple media outlets on the 3rd that "Park Ji-yoon and her manager recently requested a mutual termination of the contract." It was revealed that there is about 1 year left in Park Ji-yoon's contract with the agency. Both parties have agreed to terminate the contract early, and it appears that the contract will be finalized once Park Ji-yoon returns the remaining balance for the one-year contract. In 2023, Park Ji-yoon signed an exclusive contract with JDB, where her manager had been working. Park Ji-yoon and her manager are known to have built a close relationship over the past 10 years. JDB mainly represents comedians such as Kim Jun-ho, Kim Ji-min, Yoo Min-sang, and Hong Yoon-hwa. Park Ji-yoon, a ...
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Jung Eunji, nestles in Billieons…
2May By adminNo Comments
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Jung Eunji, nestles in Billieons…

Apink's main vocalist and actress Jung Eunji has signed an exclusive contract with a new agency, Billionz, where she will continue her activities in both music and acting. Billionz stated that they will support Jung Eunji's endeavors in music, acting, and variety show appearances. Jung Eunji debuted with Apink in 2011 and has been actively promoting since then. She won the Best New Actress award at the Baeksang Arts Awards in the TV category for her role in the drama 'Reply 1997.' Furthermore, she has proven her unique presence as a singer and actress by expanding her acting spectrum in various works. With her new agency, attention is now focused on Jung Eunji's future activities. Billionz already represents many stars such as Son Hyun Joo, Choi Moo Sung, Go Chang Suk, Heo Sung Tae, Kim Ha...
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The movie ‘Night in Paradise’ surpassed 2 million viewers on its 17th day of release at 12:02 a.m.
2May By adminNo Comments
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The movie ‘Night in Paradise’ surpassed 2 million viewers on its 17th day of release at 12:02 a.m.

The movie 'Night in Paradise' surpassed 2 million viewers on its 17th day of release at 12:02 a.m. This has been reported as breaking the record of the highest box office score among R-rated films released after COVID-19, surpassing 'Deadpool' and 'Wolverine.' Plus M Entertainment stated that 'Night in Paradise' has been receiving praise from the media and audiences for its high level of immersion, intense action scenes, and socially critical and realistic storyline. Particularly, maintaining a high satisfaction rating with CGV Golden Egg Index at 97% and Lotte Cinema rating at 9.4 points, the film demonstrates its appeal as a well-rounded movie with both entertainment value and artistic merit.
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Netflix to release ‘승부’ on May 8th… Important: Please use the commonly used spelling in the target language for K-POP artist names, group names, album titles, etc.
2May By adminNo Comments
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Netflix to release ‘승부’ on May 8th… Important: Please use the commonly used spelling in the target language for K-POP artist names, group names, album titles, etc.

Netflix will release Yoo Ah-in's comeback film 'Seungbu' starting from May 8th. The movie tells the story of Korea's top baduk legend Cho Hun-hyun (played by Lee Byung-hun) who, after losing to his disciple in a match, challenges the top once again with his innate talent for winning. On May 1st, the film recorded a cumulative audience of 2,124,585 according to the Integrated Computer Network of the Korean Film Council, becoming a box office hit. In particular, 'Seungbu' garnered attention as Yoo Ah-in's comeback film after being embroiled in controversy over drug allegations. Lead actors Lee Byung-hun and Yoo Ah-in have been nominated for the Best Actor award at the 23rd Directors Guild of Korea Awards.
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Kim Ho-jung appeals to Supreme Court after receiving a guilty verdict… Legal dispute over drunk driving incident controversy continues.
2May By adminNo Comments
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Kim Ho-jung appeals to Supreme Court after receiving a guilty verdict… Legal dispute over drunk driving incident controversy continues.

Trot singer Kim Ho-jung has appealed to the Supreme Court after being sentenced to actual imprisonment for drunk driving and hit-and-run. Kim Ho-jung was sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison for charges including dangerous driving causing injury and fleeing the scene under the Act on Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes, as well as failure to take action after an accident under the Road Traffic Act. The appellate court upheld the initial ruling of 2 years and 6 months in prison. Kim Ho-jung's side argued that he had not consumed enough alcohol to make normal driving impossible at the time of the accident, but this defense was not accepted. The appellate court pointed out that "the amount of alcohol consumed by the defendant on the day of the incident seems significant" and that ...
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Im Soo-hyang signs exclusive contract with Sublime…
2May By adminNo Comments
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Im Soo-hyang signs exclusive contract with Sublime…

Actress Im Soo-hyang has signed an exclusive contract with Sublime. Sublime stated that they will continue to support Im Soo-hyang in showcasing a diverse acting spectrum and steady growth, noting that she possesses acting skills that transcend genres and will spare no effort in supporting her to shine on even bigger stages in the future. Im Soo-hyang has proven her diverse acting spectrum and solid acting skills in works such as "New Tales of Gisaeng," "IRIS 2," "Inspiring Generation," "Blow Breeze," "My ID is Gangnam Beauty," "Graceful Family," "Doctor Detective," and "Beautiful You." Additionally, Im Soo-hyang is set to meet viewers through the MBC reality program "Chef in Antarctica." "Chef in Antarctica" is a program scheduled to air this year, where warm meals are served to wintering...
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Actor Myung Se-bin transforms into a 25-year housewife in the new drama ‘The Story of Kim Bu-jang’.
2May By adminNo Comments
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Actor Myung Se-bin transforms into a 25-year housewife in the new drama ‘The Story of Kim Bu-jang’.

Actor Myung Se-bin has hinted at a new transformation as a 25-year housewife in the upcoming drama 'The Story of Manager Kim.' Her agency, Cosmo Entertainment, announced on the 2nd that Myung Se-bin has been confirmed to appear in JTBC's new drama 'The Story of Manager Kim, who works for a major company in Seoul.' 'The Story of Manager Kim' depicts the story of a middle-aged man who loses everything he valued in a moment. In this production, Myung Se-bin will portray the role of Park Ha-jin, a 25-year housewife. Park Ha-jin is a character who has sacrificed and given up for the happiness of her family, and she will show her struggles to stand on her own feet rather than being confined within the boundaries of Manager Kim in a changing world. 'The Story of Manager Kim' is scheduled to air i...
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Suhyun signs exclusive contract with Human Entertainment… Important: Please use the commonly used spelling in the target language for K-POP artist names, group names, album titles, etc.
2May By adminNo Comments
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Suhyun signs exclusive contract with Human Entertainment… Important: Please use the commonly used spelling in the target language for K-POP artist names, group names, album titles, etc.

Actor Suhyun has signed an exclusive contract with Human Entertainment. The CEO praised Suhyun's acting spectrum and global filmography, stating that they will support him as he actively engages worldwide with his unique atmosphere and energy. Suhyun has been active both domestically and internationally, receiving great love for works such as "Avengers: Age of Ultron," "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald," "Not a Hero," and "Ordinary Family." Additionally, Suhyun has been nominated for the Best Supporting Actress award in the film category at the Baeksang Arts Awards.
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B.Lab to sue former ADOY CEO Min Hee-jin for 2 billion won
2May By adminNo Comments
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B.Lab to sue former ADOY CEO Min Hee-jin for 2 billion won

The lawsuit filed by Belift Lab, a subsidiary of HYBE, against former CEO of ADOY, Min Hee-jin, for damages amounting to 2 billion won is intensifying. On the 2nd, the Civil Conciliation Division 12 of the Seoul Western District Court (Chief Judge Kim Jin-young) is holding the third trial of the damages lawsuit (damages suit) filed by Belift Lab against former CEO Min Hee-jin. During the second trial held in March, the court ordered both the plaintiff and the defendant to submit a preparation document within 30 pages (PPT) in accordance with Article 69-4 of the Civil Procedure Rules before the next trial. Accordingly, both sides are expected to present their positions on key issues such as choreography plagiarism, plagiarism of project plans, and hanbok concepts through PPT on the day of t...
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