Author: Kishor

Before going their separate ways in November, PURPLE KISS will be releasing their first-ever English album at the end of the month. On August 14 at midnight KST, PURPLE KISS dropped the first teaser for their upcoming English-language album “OUR NOW,” which is due out on August 31. Earlier this month, RBW announced that PURPLE KISS would be disbanding in November after four years together. However, the agency also stated that in the months ahead of their official disbandment, the group would be releasing an English album, promoting in Japan, touring the United States, and holding a concert in Korea.…

I don’t know what’s happening over in YOUNITE world, but the promotion for Bomba is concerning. The song was released over a week ago to no fanfare and only now has a (performance) video. The group has yet to promote it on music shows. None of these developments bode well for the agency’s confidence in YOUNITE. As a longtime K-pop fan, I’ve been down this road many times before and I see warning signs popping up all over. This could just be an overreaction, and I hope so because YOUNITE have some decent hip-hop in their discography. I still hold…

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for rookie idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various rookie idol groups, using big data collected from July 5 to August 5. AHOF, the group formed on the survival show “Universe League,” shot to the top of this month’s list after seeing a whopping 1,779.94 percent increase in their brand reputation index since July—bringing their total score to 1,045,445.  High-ranking phrases in AHOF’s keyword analysis included “The Universe,” “Rendezvous,” and “fan-con,” while their…

KBS2’s upcoming drama “Walking on Thin Ice” has unveiled new stills! “Walking on Thin Ice” will tell the story of the dangerous partnership between Kang Eun Soo (Lee Young Ae), a mother desperate to protect her family, and Lee Kyung (Kim Young Kwang), a teacher who secretly leads a double life. Lee Young Ae plays Kang Eun Soo, an ordinary housewife who enters a forbidden world. Kim Young Kwang stars as Lee Kyung, a popular after-school art teacher by day who secretly works as a drug dealer by night. Park Yong Woo plays Jang Tae Goo, the head of the…

The upcoming film “Nerd Rhapsody” (literal title) has finalized its starring cast! “Nerd Rhapsody” is a coming-of-age music romance film about a nerdy genius pianist who falls in love with a transfer student at first sight and winds up taking on the challenge of hip hop in order to win her heart. On August 13, production company STUDIO HIM announced the cast lineup for the upcoming film, which will be helmed by “Dear.M” and “to. Jenny” director Park Jin Woo. Ahn Ji Ho, who has appeared in dramas like “Night Has Come,” “Gyeongseong Creature,” and “The Defects,” will be starring…

The upcoming action drama “Twelve” has unveiled new stills highlighting the cast’s strong chemistry! Inspired by the 12 zodiac animals of the East, “Twelve” tells the story of 12 angels living in the human world in human form to protect the Korean Peninsula from evil spirits. Long ago, the angels barely managed to seal the forces of evil in the gates of hell through their sacrifice, bringing peace. However, with the evil spirits awakening, chaos returns. The newly released stills reveal the special connection among the 12 zodiac angels. To protect humans from evil forces, eight of the angels—Tae San…

SBS’s upcoming drama “Queen Mantis” has released its first teaser! A remake of the French series “La Mante,” “Queen Mantis” is a crime thriller starring Go Hyun Jung as Jung Yi Shin, a famous serial killer nicknamed “The Mantis” who brutally murdered five men 20 years ago and has been imprisoned ever since. When a new serial killer emerges, copying The Mantis’s distinctive style, the police approach Jung Yi Shin for her assistance in solving the case. Jang Dong Yoon plays Detective Cha Soo Yeol, who must work alongside his mother—the serial killer “The Mantis”—whom he has despised his entire…

tvN’s beloved variety show “Sixth Sense: City Tour” is returning for Season 2! On August 13, OSEN reported that the show will return for a second season, with Season 1 cast members Yoo Jae Suk, Go Kyung Pyo, and OH MY GIRL’s Mimi set to return, while Ji Suk Jin will join as a new member replacing Song Eun Yi. In response to the report, a representative from tvN confirmed the news, saying, “’Sixth Sense: City Tour’ will be back for Season 2, slated to air in the second half of the year. Yoo Jae Suk, Go Kyung Pyo, and…

Lee Chae Min has shared his thoughts on his upcoming drama “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty”! Based on a popular web novel, “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” is a fantasy romance drama starring Lim Yoona as Yeon Ji Young, an award-winning French chef who winds up traveling 500 years back into the past. There, she meets despotic king Lee Heon (Lee Chae Min), who is known as the worst of tyrants—and who also happens to be a discerning gourmet. On why he chose to star in the drama, Lee Chae Min shared, “First, the theme of cooking immediately caught my interest, and…

Chae Jong Hyeop’s agency has released a statement regarding the termination of his contract for the upcoming film “Turtle” (literal title). On August 13, JoyNews24 reported that Chae Jong Hyeop’s agency Blitzway Entertainment had sent a certified letter to the film’s production company Popcorn Film notifying them of Chae Jong Hyeop’s decision to terminate his appearance contract. In response, Popcorn Film, through its legal representatives, stated that “any unilateral claim to cancel or terminate the contract has no legal effect,” signaling a potential legal dispute. In a new statement, Blitzway Entertainment clarified their position, stating, “The contract for ‘Turtle’ clearly specified…