Author: Kishor

Han Hyo Joo recently joined Singles Korea magazine for a pictorial and interview! The actress will be starring in the upcoming rom-com “Romantics Anonymous,” which is based on the French film “Les Émotifs anonymes” (“Romantics Anonymous”). The series follows the love story of a chocolatier who suffers from scoptophobia—an extreme fear of being stared at—after she gets hired at a small chocolate store. In the photo shoot, Han Hyo Joo appears almost bare-faced, radiating a natural charm reminiscent of a heroine straight out of a romance comic. In the accompanying interview, the actress revealed that she spent nearly a year in…

TV Chosun’s “Confidence Queen” has released a new making-of video capturing its lively and laughter-filled filming set! A Korean adaptation of the 2018 Japanese drama “The Confidence Man JP,” “Confidence Queen” tells the story of three talented con artists who pull off elaborate scams targeting villains from all walks of life. Park Min Young stars in the drama as team leader Yoon Yi Rang, a genius con artist with an IQ of 165. Park Hee Soon plays James, a charming master of disguise, while Joo Jong Hyuk plays Myung Gu Ho, the youngest member of the team. Spoilers The newly…

“Tempest” has unveiled an emotional new poster! “Tempest” is a new drama following Moon Ju (Jun Ji Hyun), a renowned UN ambassador who sets out to uncover the truth behind an assassination attempt on a presidential candidate, and San Ho (Kang Dong Won), a special agent of unknown nationality who must protect her, as they confront a massive truth that threatens the Korean Peninsula. The newly released poster captures attention with Moon Ju and San Ho’s tender gazes as they stand in the rain. Unfazed by the downpour, the two stare at each other, heightening anticipation for their story as…

Upcoming film “No Other Choice” has released a new poster! Based on the novel “The Ax,” “No Other Choice” is a thriller starring Lee Byung Hun as Man Soo, an office worker who once felt completely satisfied with his life and thought he had it all—before suddenly being laid off. Determined to protect his wife, two kids, and the home they worked so hard to buy, Man Soo prepares to wage a war to find a new job. The film was invited to the competition section of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival and was also selected as the opening…

ATEEZ are out with their second full-length Japanese album today, compiling earlier J-pop singles alongside new material. After several years struggling to connect with their new material, the group’s two summer singles subverted expectations and caught my ear. New track Ash does the same, opting for a sleek dance sound I don’t always associate with ATEEZ. Though ATEEZ debuted with a signature sound, their early work also bore a sonic diversity that felt adventurous. On its own, Ash isn’t a particularly adventurous exploration of genre, but it sticks out within their discography and that alone is praiseworthy. Apart from powerhouse…

Just two months after releasing his first full-length album, Doh Kyungsoo has returned with a special digital single. Honestly, they should just tack it onto that album and call this a “repackage” the way K-pop used to do. Either way, Kyungsoo’s discography can always do with more energetic material and Dumb sees him exploring crunchy guitar rock for the first time. It’s not a genre I immediately associate with him (his voice is so suited to r&b), but this style of song benefits from strong vocals. With so many acts trying their hand at rock music this year, the market…

Sung Dong Il will be making a special appearance in “Typhoon Family”! “Typhoon Family” follows the journey of Kang Tae Poong (Lee Junho), a rookie businessman who suddenly becomes the head of a struggling trading company with no employees, no money, and nothing left to sell during the IMF crisis in 1997. Sung Dong Il stars as Kang Jin Young, the father of Kang Tae Poong. Kang Jin Young is a self-made businessman who built his company from nothing, and he represents the typical Korean father who struggles to show his love. He works tirelessly, day and night, to protect…

Uhm Jung Hwa’s dating rumors will leave Song Seung Heon shaken in “My Troublesome Star”! “My Troublesome Star” is a romantic comedy about Korea’s biggest star Im Se Ra (Jang Da A), who mysteriously vanishes and wakes up one day as Bong Cheong Ja (Uhm Jung Hwa), an ordinary middle-aged woman. Song Seung Heon stars as Dokgo Chul, a former detective who helps Bong Cheong Ja as she struggles to navigate life after losing 25 years in the blink of an eye. Spoilers In the previous episode, Bong Cheong Ja made a dazzling return to the spotlight, while her growing…

Han Suk Kyu, Bae Hyeon Seong, and Lee Re are gathering for their very first company dinner in tonight’s episode of “Shin’s Project”! “Shin’s Project” stars Han Suk Kyu as Mr. Shin, a former legendary negotiator who now runs a modest chicken restaurant while hiding a mysterious secret. A neighborhood hero who takes it upon himself to mediate conflicts and assist people through seemingly unwinnable situations, Mr. Shin willingly jumps into others’ problems to resolve disputes and deliver justice. Spoilers In the previous episode, Mr. Shin—initially unimpressed by Jo Philip (Bae Hyeon Seong), who had entered the restaurant through connections—slowly…

MONSTA X’s I.M has parted ways with Sony Music Korea after three years. On September 15, Sony Music Korea released the following official statement: Hello, this is Sony Music Korea. We would like to inform you that after thorough discussions, Sony Music Korea and our artist I.M have mutually agreed to go our separate ways. Since signing with us in 2022, I.M has spent the past three years building a stronger and more distinctive musical identity together with our company. We sincerely thank I.M for sharing his music and sincerity with us, and we will continue to support him with…