Tag: Hallyu content

Actor Im Sung-eon quietly marries non-celebrity businessman after 21 years in acting career, starting fresh.
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Actor Im Sung-eon quietly marries non-celebrity businessman after 21 years in acting career, starting fresh.

Actor Im Sung-eon held a quiet wedding with a non-celebrity businessman. Im Sung-eon tied the knot with his partner after a long courtship at a hotel in Seoul on the 17th, with the groom known to be a non-celebrity businessman. The wedding was kept private, with only close relatives and friends from both families invited. Im Sung-eon made his debut in the entertainment industry starting with the Japanese drama 'Dancing Seoul Station' in 2001, and received praise for his appearances in various works such as 'Sandglass Meeting - War of Roses', 'Cheongdam-dong Scandal', 'Spring Night', 'Going to the High School Girls' Dormitory', 'Melis', 'White Tower', and 'Spring Night'. Fans are sharing congratulations and shock over Im Sung-eon's marriage news, and there is high interest in the impact on ...
‘Gwigung’ maintains the top spot for 4 consecutive weeks in the same time slot, solidifying the drama’s throne… Kang Cheol’s battle reaches a climax.
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‘Gwigung’ maintains the top spot for 4 consecutive weeks in the same time slot, solidifying the drama’s throne… Kang Cheol’s battle reaches a climax.

The SBS Friday-Saturday drama "The Palace" (written by Yoon Su-jeong, directed by Yoon Sung-sik) is a body and soul fantasy romantic comedy where the nun Yeorie, who rejects the fate of the English language, and Yoon Gap, Yeorie's first love, get entangled in the body of Imugi Kang Cheol, who harbors resentment towards the royal family. The drama not only set its own highest score each time with a peak viewership rating of 11.3% (based on Nielsen Korea), but also swept the top spot in the same time slot for 4 consecutive weeks and dominated the entire mini-series broadcast in terms of viewership for the week. Additionally, in the integrated content ranking for the second week of May released by the OTT content search platform Kino Rights, "The Palace" continues to thrive by claiming the to...
“Sohee is going”… Han Sohee, first world fan meeting tour poster revealed ‘Meeting global fans in 11 cities’
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“Sohee is going”… Han Sohee, first world fan meeting tour poster revealed ‘Meeting global fans in 11 cities’

Hallyu actress Han So Hee will hold her first world tour fan meeting. Her agency, 9ATO Entertainment, unveiled the main poster for '2025 HAN SO HEE 1st FANMEETING WORLD TOUR [Xohee Loved Ones,]' through its official SNS channel on the 15th. The poster, featuring a dreamy atmosphere and intense gaze of Han So Hee in a close-up shot, captured attention. Starting from Bangkok on July 12th, she is scheduled to visit a total of 11 cities around the world to meet fans. Han So Hee, who has proven her acting skills and global influence through works like 'The World of the Married,' 'Nevertheless,' 'My Name,' and 'Kingdom: Ashin of the North,' is drawing interest for the new side she will show through her first world tour fan meeting. The phrase filled with deep affection and sincerity towards fans...
Tom Cruise proves the evolution of action with dedication shown in ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’…the aesthetic of dedication proven.
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Tom Cruise proves the evolution of action with dedication shown in ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’…the aesthetic of dedication proven.

Tom Cruise proved the evolution of action with the movie 'Mission: Impossible – Fallout.' This film is an action blockbuster where Ethan Hunt and IMF team members risk their lives for a single mission in the face of a crisis threatening all of humanity. As the 8th installment in the 'Mission: Impossible' series, it encompasses the narrative so far, deepening the story and expanding the scale. The film showcases the chemistry between Ethan Hunt, Luther Stickell, and Benji Dunn, as well as the active roles of the characters collaborating with IMF. Moreover, Tom Cruise's extreme action scenes pushed the limits once again, as he personally tackled high-difficulty actions like bare-handed skydiving, submarine scenes, and high-altitude plane maneuvers without a stunt double. The dedication of To...
After more than 8 years, ‘Palette Three’ returns… IU’s remake artistry begins anew.
K-pop, Music

After more than 8 years, ‘Palette Three’ returns… IU’s remake artistry begins anew.

Singer IU is making a comeback with her third remake album 'Flower Bookmark Three'. Her agency, EDAM Entertainment, announced, "IU will release her third remake album 'Flower Bookmark Three' on the 27th at 6 p.m." 'Flower Bookmark Three' is the third album in IU's remake project 'Flower Bookmark' series, where she reinterprets classic songs with her own sensibility and lyrical voice. Previously, 'Flower Bookmark' in 2014 and 'Flower Bookmark Two' in 2017 received much love, making this album even more meaningful as it marks the return of the series after about 8 years. Moreover, this album is IU's comeback after approximately 1 year and 3 months since the release of her mini 6th album 'The Winning' in February last year, raising expectations not only from fans but also from the public. The...
“Can risk my life” Choi Si-hoon’s firm shout, ‘Guardian of Truth’ with Ailee.
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“Can risk my life” Choi Si-hoon’s firm shout, ‘Guardian of Truth’ with Ailee.

Choi Si-hoon posted a statement from the law firm The Alpha Law Office on his social media regarding false and malicious attacks against him. The Alpha Law Office announced that they plan to take corresponding legal actions as false information and defamatory posts against Choi Si-hoon have been spreading at a serious level. Choi Si-hoon, who recently married singer Ailee last month, has been plagued by malicious rumors claiming he worked at a host bar before their marriage. He refuted the rumors, stating that he is willing to stake his life on it, and Ailee's agency A2Z Entertainment also announced their intention to take legal action. They stated that they can no longer overlook the seriousness of the situation caused by malicious posts about Ailee and are planning legal measures. The pu...
Former J-Wide Company member Ryu Jae takes on a new challenge as a cross-dressing influencer named ‘Chae Ryu-jin’.
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Former J-Wide Company member Ryu Jae takes on a new challenge as a cross-dressing influencer named ‘Chae Ryu-jin’.

It has been revealed that Ryu Jae, a former member of the boy group J-WEBER, is currently active as a cross-dressing influencer under the name Chae Ryu-jin. Ryu Jae gained recognition by participating in the Mnet survival program 'Boys24' in 2016. Despite being a large-scale project that invested 25 billion won at the time, it did not achieve great success. Subsequently, Ryu Jae debuted as a member of the group J-WEBER in 2022, but their activities did not continue. He changed his stage name to 'Chae Ryu-jin,' transformed into a YouTuber, and his travels to China, Hong Kong, Japan, and more are captured in videos. The public and fans are paying attention to how they will react to Ryu Jae's unique challenge as a cross-dressing influencer.
MC Lee Sang-yong, who hosted the show ‘Stage of Friendship,’ passes away at the age of 81… Closing a chapter of an era in the broadcasting industry.
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MC Lee Sang-yong, who hosted the show ‘Stage of Friendship,’ passes away at the age of 81… Closing a chapter of an era in the broadcasting industry.

MC Lee Sang-yong, who hosted 'Stage of Friendship,' passes away at the age of 81... Closing a chapter in the broadcasting industry Renowned South Korean broadcaster Lee Sang-yong (81) passed away on the afternoon of the 9th. Lee Sang-yong suddenly collapsed on his way back from a hospital near his home in Seocho-gu, Seoul around 12:45 p.m. today and was rushed to the emergency room, but unfortunately, he left this world. Born in Seocheon, South Chungcheong Province in April 1944, Lee Sang-yong made his official debut in the broadcasting industry as an MC for CBS Christian Broadcasting in 1971 after graduating from Korea University's Department of Business Administration. He gained attention as the host of KBS's popular children's song program 'Let's Sing and Dance Together,' using the nic...
Drawing 2.73 million viewers, ‘The Opposition’ writes a new box office success formula…
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Drawing 2.73 million viewers, ‘The Opposition’ writes a new box office success formula…

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network for movie ticket sales, the movie "Night in Paradise" attracted 31,793 viewers on the 8th, claiming the top spot at the box office. With this, "Night in Paradise" continued its success by recording a cumulative audience of 2,739,503. The film is a crime action movie that unfolds as a broker designing drug deals, a prosecutor aiming for higher positions, and a detective risking everything to eradicate drug crimes, each with different goals. Starring Kang Ha-neul, Lee Ha-nui, Park Hae-jun, Lee Kyung-young, and Choi Won-bin, directed by Park Hoon-jung. Audiences and fans are praising the tension-filled story and the actors' performances, with many positive reactions on social media. Film critics are also giving positive review...
Chu Sung-hoon reunites unexpectedly with BLACKPINK’s Jennie at the Coachella venue…
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Chu Sung-hoon reunites unexpectedly with BLACKPINK’s Jennie at the Coachella venue…

Chu Sung-hoon had a surprise reunion with BLACKPINK's Jennie this week. He watched Jennie's performance at the Coachella Festival, and the two had a touching meeting. I will tell you more details about this. Chu Sung-hoon, a mixed martial artist and YouTuber, recently experienced an unexpected reunion with BLACKPINK's Jennie at the Coachella Festival. This meeting was also shared on his YouTube channel, where he went to the venue himself to watch Jennie's performance and was impressed by her stage. Additionally, the two shared a touching moment together, and Chu Sung-hoon spent meaningful time with Jennie while delivering a gift to her. Chu Sung-hoon expressed his excitement about this meeting, thanking Jennie with a post on social media along with photos. The public, fans, as well as fa...