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tvN’s upcoming weekend drama “Typhoon Family” has unveiled a new poster and teaser! “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. The newly released poster shows Kang Tae Poong facing the era’s massive, turbulent challenges with storm-like boldness, portraying life after the IMF crisis. Kang Tae Poong sits at the center of the office. The cluttered office and newspapers reporting on the IMF crisis clearly reflect the reality…
“My Troublesome Star” continues to gain more viewers! According to Nielsen Korea, the September 9 broadcast of ENA’s “My Troublesome Star” garnered an average nationwide viewership rating of 4.2 percent. This is a 0.8 percent increase from its previous episode’s rating of 3.4 percent, marking the drama’s new personal best. Meanwhile, episode 12 of tvN’s “Love, Take Two” also earned an average nationwide rating of 4.2 percent, seeing a 0.3 percent increase. Congratulations to the cast and crew of “My Troublesome Star”! Catch up on the drama with subtitles below: Watch Now Also check out “Love, Take Two” on Viki:…
Disney+’s new drama “Tempest” has unveiled striking stills ahead of its premiere today! “Tempest” follows 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 stills capture Moon Ju and San Ho as they dive into the mystery surrounding the attempted assassination. In one scene, Moon Ju and presidential candidate Jang Joon Ik (Park Hae Joon) arrive at…
EVERGLOW members Sihyeon, E:U, Onda, and Aisha have signed with a new agency! On September 10, CHXXTA Company said, “EVERGLOW will continue its journey as a four member group instead of six. Since their debut, they have been loved for their unique music and performances, and we will give them our full support so their global potential can shine even brighter.” EVERGLOW’s Sihyeon said, “We are preparing a variety of musical activities that will let us freely share our own style and energy. We are grateful to our fans in Korea and abroad who have waited for us, and we plan…
Lee Jun Young has been confirmed to star in a new drama! On September 10, the production team of “The New Employee Chairman Kang” (literal translation) confirmed that actor Lee Jun Young will be starring in the drama as the male lead. “The New Employee Chairman Kang” follows Kang Yong Ho, chairman of the major conglomerate Choi Sung Group, who is known as a business genius but is forced to live an unwanted second life after an accident. Lee Jun Young will play dual roles as Kang Yong Ho, a CEO who built a top 10 business empire, and Hwang…
Kim Jong Kook has joined a new agency! On September 10, Galaxy Corporation officially announced the signing of Kim Jong Kook. The agency also represents G-Dragon and actor Song Kang Ho. Choi Yong Ho, CEO of Galaxy Corporation, said, “Kim Jong Kook is a multi-entertainer who has achieved great success as both a group member and a solo artist, and he has built a strong presence as a television personality with his own unique style. We are honored to open a new era of AI EnterTech with him.” Kim Jong Kook, who debuted in 1995 as a member of the…
TVING’s upcoming drama “Dear X” has unveiled a striking new poster! Based on the webtoon of the same name, “Dear X” is a new series starring Kim You Jung as Baek Ah Jin, an A-list actress who climbs from rock bottom to the top of the industry by using other people. During her ascent to the top, Baek Ah Jin hides her cruel true nature beneath a beautiful mask, leaving behind a trail of the people she steps on as she claws her way to fame and fortune. “Dear X” will tell the suspenseful story of Baek Ah Jin’s eventual…
Gong Jiho has found a new agency to call home! On September 9, MYNEST Company announced that the former OH MY GIRL member had signed an exclusive contract with the agency as an actress. After debuting as a member of OH MY GIRL in 2015, Gong Jiho later transitioned into acting and recently appeared in the hit SBS drama “Buried Hearts.” Meanwhile, MYNEST Company was founded by a producer who boasts a solid track record of producing hit dramas and is now branching out into actor management. Check out Gong Jiho’s cameo in the sixth episode of “Search: WWW” on…
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual rookie idols! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various rookie idols, using big data collected from August 4 to September 4. ILLIT’s Wonhee topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 420,394, marking a 66.55 percent increase in her score since August. High-ranking phrases in her keyword analysis included “Toki Yo Tamare,” “the genre is ILLIT,” and “Japanese single,” while her highest-ranking related terms included “innocent,” “cute,” and “lovely.” Wonhee’s positivity-negativity…
Netflix’s upcoming “Kill Boksoon” spin-off “Mantis” has unveiled new stills of its cast! “Mantis” is an action film that centers on Mantis (Yim Si Wan), a top-tier assassin who returns to the hitman industry after a long vacation—only to find it in complete chaos. As he reenters this anarchic environment, Mantis encounters Jae Yi (Park Gyu Young), his fellow trainee and rival, and Dok Go (Jo Woo Jin), a retired legendary killer, and discovers that they are all competing for the No. 1 spot in the industry. The new stills highlight the intense clashes between Han Wool, Jae Yi, and…