Author: Kishor
Yoon Doojoon and Kim Seul Gi are gearing up for their reunion on the small screen! tvN’s “The Catstody War” (literal title), a one-act drama that is part of tvN’s O’PENing 2025 series, will tell the story of a couple on the verge of divorce who becomes embroiled in a fierce custody battle—not over a child, but over their beloved cat, whom they’ve raised like family. Yoon Doojoon and Kim Seul Gi will portray Kim Do Young and Lee Yoo Jin, a married couple of five years. After struggling with infertility, they adopted a stray cat and formed a tight-knit…
“KPop Demon Hunters” has undeniably been one of the most buzzed-about animated films of the year. The hype was so real that the term “Honmoon” has now entered the K-pop lexicon, with fans cheekily declaring “Honmoon has been sealed” under performance clips of their favorite idols. As talks of a potential animated sequel (yes, please!) and even a live-action adaptation (hard pass?) continue to swirl, the withdrawal is hitting hard. So, if you’re missing the demon-slaying, idol-stanning chaos, here are five K-dramas that channel the same energy and will keep your post-“KPop Demon Hunters” cravings satisfied. “Lovers of the Red…
SBS’s idol survival show “B:MY BOYZ” has announced the results of Round 3. “B:MY BOYZ” is a boy group survival show in which top idols participate directly in choosing which contestants (known as “B:GINNERS”) make the final debut lineup. The third round of competition was a “B:GINNER’s Pick Match” in which contestants were able to choose their teams based on which song by Wanna One—this round’s top idol—they wanted to perform. However, there was a special twist: every team had to sing the second verse of the song they chose and the first verse of the song chosen by their…
THE BOYZ’s agency has postponed the start time of today’s concert due to a bomb threat. On the afternoon of August 10, a fax was sent to the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation (KSPO) claiming that an explosive device had been placed at the KSPO Dome, where THE BOYZ was scheduled to hold the third night of their “THE BLAZE” concert in Seoul. The venue was immediately evacuated, and the police arrived at the KSPO Dome together with the fire department to search for the explosive device. Shortly afterwards, THE BOYZ’s agency officially announced that the start time of the concert,…
The stars of tvN’s “Law and The City” have shared their final thoughts ahead of tonight’s series finale! “Law and The City” is a drama that follows five associate attorneys—Ahn Ju Hyeong (Lee Jong Suk), Kang Hui Ji (Mun Ka Young), Cho Chang Won (Kang You Seok), Bae Mun Jeong (Ryu Hye Young), and Ha Sang Gi (Im Seong Jae)—as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of their daily lives. With just one episode left in the drama’s run, Lee Jong Suk expressed his gratitude to his co-stars as he looked back on his experience during filming. “Because the five…
Are cracks beginning to form in Yum Jung Ah and Dex’s relationship on “The Defects”? Based on a popular webtoon, “The Defects” is an action thriller about children who have been abandoned by their adoptive parents—and their fight for survival and revenge. Spoilers In newly released stills from the drama’s next episode, a tense confrontation unfolds between the ruthlessly manipulative Kim Se Hee (Yum Jung Ah) and her human weapon Jung Hyun (Dex), who has always obeyed her orders without question. In contrast to their usual dynamic, in which Se Hee wields absolute authority, there is an unusual tension between…
A star-studded lineup of artists took the stage at SBS’s 2025 midyear music festival! SBS has finally posted official videos of the performances from the second annual SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer, which was held over two days on July 26 and 27 at KINTEX 1. NCT’s Doyoung, IVE’s An Yu Jin, and TXT’s Yeonjun, who hosted last year’s Gayo Daejeon Summer and are all also former “Inkigayo” MCs, returned to host the 2025 special for the second year in a row. The artists who performed at the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer included AHOF, ALLDAY PROJECT, Baby DONT Cry, BABYMONSTER,…
The glitz of the red carpet, the chaos of a film set, and the fragile vulnerability of fame, K-dramas have always had a flair for turning the entertainment world into compelling narratives. These are stories which dive into the complexities of creative partnerships, hidden romances, professional rivalries, and the bittersweet dance between ambition and affection. Here are eight K-dramas that blur the lines between reel and real, giving us a sneak peek into the dazzling (and often cutthroat) world of showbiz. “Sh**ting Stars” Ever wondered who handles celebrity scandals, dating rumors, or that messy press conference? “Sh**ting Stars” is a…
tvN’s “Law and The City” is heading into its finale on a new all-time high! On August 9, the legal drama, which has just one episode left to go, soared to its highest viewership ratings yet. According to Nielsen Korea, the penultimate episode of “Law and The City” took first place in its time slot across all cable channels with an average nationwide rating of 6.4 percent, marking a new personal record for the series. “Law and The City” was also the most-watched show across all channels, including public broadcast networks, among the key demographic of viewers ages 20 to…
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for girl groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various girl groups, using big data collected from July 10 to August 10. BLACKPINK held onto their spot at the top of the list this month with a brand reputation index of 8,496,216, marking an 0.09 percent increase in their score since July. High-ranking phrases in the group’s keyword analysis included “JUMP,” “ninth anniversary,” and “world tour,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “surpass,” “compete,” and “challenge.”…