Author: Kishor
The next round has closed for Soompi’s “BOYS II PLANET” International Prediction Polls! The second season of Mnet’s hit survival show “BOYS PLANET,” “BOYS II PLANET” originally began with 160 contestants and is now down to only 24 who are fighting to make it to the final group. The final elimination will take place in the next Survivor Announcement Ceremony before the live season finale. Following the previous round, Soompi once again opened International Prediction Polls to gauge which contestants our readers are rooting for. Voting was open from September 8 at 12:30 p.m. KST through September 12 at 10…
Viewers will finally learn the secret story of Go Hyun Jung’s first murder on the next episode of “Queen Mantis”! A remake of the French series “La Mante,” SBS’s “Queen Mantis” is a new 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 stars as Jung Yi Shin’s estranged son Cha…
The star-studded film “First Ride” (literal title) has set its premiere date! On September 12, film distributor Showbox announced that the upcoming movie “First Ride” would hit theaters on October 29. “First Ride” is a chaotic comedy about longtime friends of 24 years who embark on their first trip abroad together. Kang Ha Neul will star as the obsessive Tae Jeong, who goes all in when he gets hooked on something—to the point where he even managed to get top marks on the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT). Kim Young Kwang will play the cheerful Do Jin, who is like…
SBS’s “Queen Mantis” has shared new stills from its upcoming episode! A remake of the French series “La Mante,” “Queen Mantis” is a new 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 stars as Jung Yi Shin’s estranged son Cha Soo Yeol, a detective who has hated his mother all…
The Debut Concept Battle has been unveiled for “BOYS II PLANET”! Following the elimination of 24 contestants at the second Survivor Announcement Ceremony, the remaining 24 contestants reorganized their groups and prepared for the Debut Concept Battle featuring four original tracks. Watch the performances below: “Lucky MACHO” Yumeki, He Xin Long, Kim JunMin, Hu Han Wen, Park Dong Gyu, Park Jun Il Individual On-Site Votes: Kim Jun Min – 1850 votes Park Dong Gyu – 1730 votes Yumeki – 1520 votes Hu Han Wen – 1500 votes He Xin Long – 1210 votes Park Jun Il – 960 votes “Sugar…
A K-pop act’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. Based on Wendy’s past solo work, I wasn’t exactly rushing to listen to her new mini album. However, the project turned out to be a very pleasant surprise. Rather than serve up a suite of ballads, she’s opted for a collection of upbeat, late-90s coded pop/rock. While the genre itself isn’t…
ZEROBASEONE has won a third music show trophy for “ICONIK”! On the September 11 episode of M Countdown, the candidates for first place were IVE’s “XOXZ” and ZEROBASEONE’s “ICONIK.” ZEROBASEONE ultimately took the prize with a total of 7,917 points. Congratulations to ZEROBASEONE! Watch the winner announcement and encore below! Performers on today’s show included ZEROBASEONE, MONSTA X, NCT’s Haechan, Red Velvet’s Wendy, aespa, TREASURE, NCT WISH, MOMOLAND, CORTIS, WJSN’s Dayoung, Olivia Marsh, CIX, AxMxP, ALL(H)OURS, A.C.E’s Junhee, and Gavy NJ. Check out their performances below! ZEROBASEONE – “ICONIK” MONSTA X – “N the Front” NCT’s Haechan – “CRZY” Red…
JTBC’s drama “My Youth” has teased heart-fluttering developments between Song Joong Ki and Chun Woo Hee! “My Youth” is a romance drama starring Song Joong Ki as Sunwoo Hae, a man who begins living an ordinary life later than most people, and Chun Woo Hee as Sung Je Yeon, a woman who must shatter the peace of her first love for her own success. Spoilers Previously, Sunwoo Hae and Sung Je Yeon reunited after 15 years. Sunwoo Hae’s longing for his first love Sung Je Yeon, the one who brightened his darkest days, was deeply moving, while Sung Je Yeon’s…
“Shin’s Project” has revealed its star-studded lineup of special appearances! “Shin’s Project” follows Mr. Shin (Han Suk Kyu), a former legendary negotiator who now runs a modest chicken restaurant while hiding a mysterious secret. A neighborhood hero of sorts, Mr. Shin takes it upon himself to mediate conflicts and help people through seemingly impossible situations, fearlessly stepping into others’ disputes to deliver justice. Uhm Hyo Sup and Hwang Young Hee will appear as the parents of Jo Philip (Bae Hyeon Seong), an employee at Mr. Shin’s chicken restaurant. Proud of their son for becoming a judge, they remain completely unaware…
KBS2’s action hero series “Twelve” is heading into its grand finale this week! 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. With the finale just around the corner, the drama has unveiled tense stills from the upcoming Episodes 7 and 8. Spoilers In the previous episode,…