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Warning: mentions of sexual assault Taeil has received his prison sentence following his first hearing. Earlier on June 18, the prosecution requested a seven-year prison sentence for each defendant at the first hearing against Taeil and his co-defendants, Mr. Lee and Mr. Hong, on the suspicion of aggravated quasi-rape. On July 10, the Seoul Central District Court Criminal Division 26 sentenced Taeil and two other defendants to three years and six months in prison for violating the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes (Aggravated Quasi-Rape). The court also ordered them to complete 40 hours of sexual…
Season 1 of the taut teen thriller “BITCH X RICH” introduced viewers to Kim Hye In (Lee Eun Saem), whose life spiraled after she witnessed a shocking incident involving a high school student. Transferred to the elite Cheongdam International High School, Hye In found herself entangled with Baek Jena (Kim Ye Rim), the cold-hearted queen bee of the school’s powerful clique, Diamond 6, and the prime suspect in an attempted murder case. Baek Jena, with her icy perfection and commanding influence, seems untouchable. But beneath her flawless exterior lies a deeply complex persona. In contrast, Hye In, who appears to…
Channel A’s upcoming drama “My Lovely Journey” has shared a sneak peek of its scenic filming set! Based on a bestselling Japanese novel by Maha Harada, “My Lovely Journey” follows Kang Yeo Reum (Gong Seung Yeon), a former idol-turned-travel reporter who has never been the center of attention in her life. As she takes on travel assignments on behalf of others, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, coming to understand the true meaning of success and life. As the premiere approaches, stunning location stills set against the scenic backdrops of Buyeo, Pohang, and Jinju have been unveiled, sparking viewers’…
KBS2’s “The First Night with the Duke” continues its run as the only Wednesday-Thursday drama! According to Nielsen Korea, episode 9 of KBS2’s “The First Night with the Duke” garnered an average nationwide viewership rating of 2.8 percent. This is a 0.1 percent increase from its previous episode’s rating of 2.7 percent. “The First Night with the Duke” tells the story of an ordinary college student whose soul is transferred into a minor character of a romance novel (played by Seohyun). After she wakes up inside the world of the novel, she winds up spending the night with the obsessive…
Byeon Woo Seok has been cast in Netflix’s upcoming live action adaptation of “Solo Leveling”! On July 10, Netflix confirmed the production of a Korean live action series adaptation of “Solo Leveling” with Byeon Woo Seok cast as the lead. Originally a web novel, “Solo Leveling” follows Sung Jin Woo, an E-rank Hunter—the lowest tier among those who protect the real world from monsters beyond the mysterious Gates. After a near-death experience, he gains extraordinary abilities, and as he levels up, he becomes humanity’s unexpected hope. The series was also adapted into an animation, sweeping nine major categories—including “Anime of…
ATEEZ is continuing their journey with KQ Entertainment! On July 10, the agency announced, “After in-depth discussion with the ATEEZ members, we have completed contract renewals with all eight members Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung, and Jongho for another seven years. We are happy to continue our relationship based on the loyalty we have built up over the past seven years.” KQ Entertainment continued, “We will not hold back on providing our full support for each of the members to express their infinite potential to their heart’s content and move on to bigger and greater stages.” ATEEZ debuted…
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for dramas! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, community awareness, and viewership indexes of 20 popular dramas, using big data collected from June 8 to July 8. “Squid Game 3” topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 7,984,003. High-ranking phrases in the hit drama’s keyword analysis included “unprecedented and never to be repeated,” “Netflix,” and “global No. 1,” while its highest-ranking related terms included “record” and “dominate.” The show’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 94.55…
tvN’s upcoming drama “Love, Take Two” has unveiled a heartwarming new poster! “Love, Take Two” is a heartwarming comedy drama about a mismatched duo: a 43-year-old single mother and her 23-year-old medical student daughter. The pair moves to the countryside to start a new chapter in their lives, encountering various people and chaotic situations that teach them profound lessons about life. On July 9, the production team released a new mother-daughter poster highlighting the glowing chemistry between Lee Ji An (Yum Jung Ah) and Lee Hyo Ri (Choi Yoon Ji) by capturing the two characters in a joyful moment. The shimmering…
Choi Young Joon has shared his thoughts on his upcoming drama “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. Choi Young Joon will play Woo Tae Sik, a subordinate in an illegal adoption trafficking ring, who secretly rescues and protects children who have been returned. After discovering the true nature of the organization, he becomes consumed by guilt and risks everything to protect the children and teach them how to survive. On why he chose to star in the…
tvN’s “Head Over Heels” has released a new poster! “Head Over Heels” is a fantasy romance drama about a boy who is fated to die and the young shaman who tries to rescue him from his fate. Cho Yi Hyun stars as Park Seong A, a high school student who leads a double life as a shaman by night. Choo Young Woo plays her first love Bae Gyeon U, who is plagued by bad luck and was born with the misfortune of a predestined death. Spoilers Previously on “Head Over Heels,” a vengeful spirit sealed away in an abandoned house…