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SM Entertainment (Co-CEOs: Jang Cheol-hyuk, Tak Young-jun) announced on the 7th that it recorded a consolidated operating profit of 32.6 billion KRW in the first quarter of this year, an increase of 109.6% compared to the same period last year. During the same period, sales increased by 5.2% to 231.4 billion KRW, and net profit surged to 24.29 billion KRW, a remarkable 1,852.4% increase, driven by the acquisition of a stake in Dear U, the operator of the paid fan-artist messaging platform 'Bubble.' On a separate basis, performance figures increased by 21.5% in sales to 165.5 billion KRW, 105.2% in operating profit to 41.3 billion KRW, and 94.1% in net profit to 32.2 billion KRW. Despite a slight decrease in album sales, the expansion of music sales, growth in global concerts, and increase...

Actress Ji Jin-hee's special appearance in the Disney+ original series 'Nine Puzzle' is a mystery thriller that unravels the secret of a reopened serial murder case with mysterious puzzle pieces, involving current profiler 'Ina' (played by Kim Da-mi) who was the sole witness to an unsolved case 10 years ago, and detective 'Han Sam' (played by Son Seok-goo) who suspects him as a suspect until the end. In the drama, Ji Jin-hee plays the role of 'Yoon Dong-hoon,' a figure who even served as the chief of police and was a victim of the incident 10 years ago, and was the only blood relative to Ina. Ji Jin-hee is expected to leave a deep impression by showing special chemistry with Kim Da-mi, Son Seok-goo, Kim Sung-kyun, and Hyun Bong-sik, and enhancing the mystery of the work. Having received...

There have been changes among the members of the group Oh My Girl. YooA and Arin have left their agency WM Entertainment (hereinafter WM), while Hyojung, Mimi, Seunghee, and Jiho have renewed their contracts. On the 8th, WM stated, "Hyojung, Mimi, Seunghee, and Jiho, based on the strong trust built over the past 10 years with our company, have gathered their intentions to proceed with another contract renewal following the first one in 2022." Furthermore, they added, "Although their individual exclusive contracts have ended, YooA and Arin, as members of Oh My Girl, have promised to continue together in the future," and "We express our gratitude to YooA and Arin, who have been with us for 10 years, and sincerely support the new individual activities that the two will embark on." Lastly, ...

AOA's Chanmi, also known as Dohwa, surprised everyone by announcing her marriage.On the 8th, Dohwa posted on her social media, "Hello, this is Dohwa. I have some news that I want to share directly with everyone who has watched over me and supported me until now," revealing the news of her marriage.She said, "I have met someone I want to walk forward with, and we will be getting married this coming June," and described her fiancé as "someone who warmly supports me in every moment, someone very affectionate and dear. I hope to slowly introduce him to everyone soon."She also expressed, "If you bless our future with warm hearts and pray for us together, it will be a great source of strength for us."As there were no previous dating rumors, many were surprised by the sudden news of Dohwa's marri...

Blitzway Entertainment CEO Hong Mingki stated today (8th), "I am happy to be working with Chae Soo-an, who has proven her individuality and potential through various hit works of different genres," and added, "I will continue to provide consistent and systematic support for Chae Soo-an to steadily grow as an actress and expand her career widely." Debuting in the 2021 KBS2 drama 'Police University,' Chae Soo-an has built up her filmography by appearing in major hit works such as Netflix's 'Hellbound,' 'Hiraki,' and ENA's 'Paper Moon.' In particular, she gained attention for her role as the young woman 'Yeong-ran' in the recent Netflix series 'All of Us Are Dead,' solidifying her position as a face to watch amidst the global craze for the work. Known as 'Madam Hak' in the drama, Chae Soo-an ...

The agency of WAKEONE announced on the 8th that "Jo Yuri will appear at KCON JAPAN 2025, which will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, Japan from the 9th to the 11th," and stated, "She is scheduled to reunite with global fans on the M COUNTDOWN stage on the 9th." Jo Yuri's participation in KCON JAPAN 2025 this time is drawing even more attention as it marks her return to the Japanese stage after about 3 years since KCON JAPAN 2022 and following her consecutive appearances at global KCON stages, including KCON LA 2024 last year. Having recently successfully concluded her first solo fan concert 'Episode 25,' Jo Yuri is expected to leave a deeper impression with her musical sensitivity on this KCON stage. Anticipation is also rising for her new music endeavors as she has hinted ...

Singer KCM reveals the reason for keeping his marriage and two daughters hidden for 12 years since 'Radio Star'Singer KCM honestly shared the story of his long-hidden marriage and two daughters.On the episode of MBC TV entertainment program 'Radio Star' aired on the 7th, singer KCM, actors Song Il-gook, Oh Min-ae, and Jung Si-ah appeared as guests for the 'Parents' Day Special.'On that day, KCM explained the reason for revealing his marriage and two daughters late, saying, "My first daughter was born while my eldest was in the military. It was the most difficult time in my life, and I lacked the courage to reveal it."He continued, "I was deceived at that time and had a lot of debt. It was the first time I mentioned it, but I even had a red mark on my credit. If I registered my marriage, my...

BTS's Jin has proven new possibilities as an action actor through 'Run BTS! Jin took on action acting challenges with martial arts director Jung Doo-hong in episode 33 of 'Run BTS!' released on the official BTS YouTube channel at 9 p.m. on the 6th. Starting with a movie-like scene where he is attacked by mysterious figures in a black suit, Jin arrived at the action school and began intensive training. Showing surprise at the high-level stunts of the stunt actors, he initially showed fear but soon brought laughter to the scene. As the actual training began, Jin quickly mastered the basics of action with his fast learning ability and flexible movements, smoothly executing even difficult maneuvers like spinning backwards on a wire, earning praise from Director Jung Doo-hong. Jin also took on ...

On the 7th, Jang Shin-young posted a photo along with the caption "MBC daily drama 'The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun'" on her personal Instagram account. She added, "Full of expectations," revealing her anticipation for her return to the small screen after about three years with 'The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun' as her comeback project. The photo she shared shows the script book for 'The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun' with actors gathered for a script reading session, sparking curiosity about the production. 'The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun' marks Jang Shin-young's return to television after three years since her last drama 'Cleaning Up' in 2022. Alongside Jang Shin-young, actors Seo Ha-joon, Yoon Ah-jung, Oh Chang-seok, and Lee Ru-da are also starring in the drama. Previously, Jang Shin-y...

Child actor Kim Tae-yeon, who played the young Ae-soon in "Snowdrop," expressed her gratitude to IU.On the 7th, on an account run by Kim Tae-yeon's mother, a post was made along with a photo saying, "Ae-soon L, Ae-soon S, thank you so much, Ji-eun-nim... 'Snowdrop'!! I want to become a good adult like IU unnie! Let's meet again. Thank you!! (Please make sure to write this down..)"In the publicized photo, a warm two-shot of Kim Tae-yeon and IU taken at the 'Baeksang Arts Awards' held on the 5th is captured. The two actors, who played young Ae-soon and adult Ae-soon in the Netflix original series "Snowdrop," not only show great chemistry in the drama but also in real life, showcasing heartwarming senior-junior dynamics.In particular, it was revealed that IU personally gifted a dress to Kim T...