Author: Kishor
SBS’s upcoming comedy sports drama “The Winning Try” has unveiled new stills featuring its supporting cast! “The Winning Try” tells the story of Joo Ga Ram (Yoon Kye Sang), a former rugby star who falls from grace due to a doping scandal. After he returns to his alma mater as the new coach of its bottom-ranked high school rugby team, he leads the underdog squad on a quest to win the National Sports Festival. In addition to Yoon Kye Sang, the drama features a strong cast of well-known actors, including Gil Hae Yeon as Kang Jung Hyo, Kim Min Sang as…
ENA’s upcoming drama “The Defects” has unveiled new stills of Choi Young Joon and Dex! 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 and Dex will play Woo Tae Sik and Jung Hyun, two characters shaped by conflicting beliefs and goals. In a newly released still from the drama, Choi Young Joon captures Woo Tae Sik’s fierce determination to protect the children with a single glance. His expression, which is layered with complex emotions, offers a glimpse of his…
Collaborations between K-pop stars and video games have become more common, which makes sense because I’d bet there is a lot of crossover between the fandoms. aespa’s new track with battle royale game PUBG goes beyond simple tie-in to include a full music video that sees the girls deposited in the game’s violent landscape. Musically, Dark Arts feels like a suitable extension to the group’s monotone Dirty Work from a few weeks ago. The energy is similar, even hinging on a spoken-word hook. However, there’s a little more going on here, from the skittering percussion to the melodic pre-chorus. And…
As Astro’s youngest member, Yoon Sanha has often been constrained by the concepts he’s able to attempt. Last year’s solo effort Dive also seemed a bit confused, attempting a darker makeover that didn’t fit well with his charm as a performer. New title track Extra Virgin gives him a funk makeover, similar to the sound of Astro sub-unit Jinjin & Rocky. This fresh energy feels much more engaging and lets Sanha display more colorful personality. Extra Virgin could certainly be more sprightly, but its percussive groove gives him plenty to work with. The beat even incorporates some rootsy rock flourishes.…
“PROJECT 7” group CLOSE YOUR EYES has won their first music show trophy for their new title track “Snowy Summer”! On the July 15 episode of “The Show,” the candidates for first place were CLOSE YOUR EYES’ “Snowy Summer,” H1-KEY’s “Summer Was You,” and AHOF’s “Rendezvous.” CLOSE YOUR EYES ultimately took the win with a total of 6,002 points. Congratulations to CLOSE YOUR EYES! Watch their comeback performance and win below: Other performers on today’s show included VIVIZ, CRAVITY, H1-KEY, AHOF, n.SSign, NOWZ, RESCENE, NouerA, Baby DONT Cry, You Dayeon, Doha, and BLINGONE. Check out their performances below! VIVIZ –…
KARA’s Kang Jiyoung and HIGHLIGHT’s Lee Gikwang’s upcoming action film “I KILL U” has announced its premiere date! “I Kill You” follows the story of Sun Woo, a former Taekwondo hopeful who appears in the media on behalf of chaebol Ji Yeon (both played by Kang Ji Young), who eerily resembles Sun Woo and gets accused of being the main culprit of a drunk hit-and-run accident. Lee Gikwang stars as Ji Yeon’s ambitious half-brother Ho Joong, who feels inferior to her but is determined to become their family’s heir. The newly released main poster features the bold English title “I KILL U” and hints…
RIIZE’s agency has announced that it will be taking strong legal action against those spreading false information about RIIZE and those illegally using the members’ personal information.On July 15, SM Entertainment released the following official statement addressing the matter:Hello, this is SM Entertainment. We would like to update you on the current legal actions concerning our artists RIIZE (Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee, Anton). 1. We have filed complaints against individuals who spread false information about RIIZE on various online platforms. In particular, those who impersonated the members’ acquaintances to continuously post false claims, as well as others found to…
Disney+’s upcoming series “Low Life” has offered a glimpse into the intriguing uncle-nephew chemistry between Ryu Seung Ryong and Yang Se Jong! Based on a webtoon, “Low Life” is a crime drama that follows a group of down-on-their-luck country folks as they chase after a sunken treasure ship beneath the sea. A newly released still captures Oh Gwan Seok (Ryu Seung Ryong), dressed in a suit, and Oh Hee Dong (Yang Se Jong) in a leather jacket, standing side by side at a seaside location. The two travel to Sinan, a small island in the southwest of South Korea, in…
ASTRO’s Yoon San Ha is finally back with a new solo album! On July 15 at 6 p.m. KST, Yoon San Ha dropped his second solo mini album “CHAMELEON” along with the music video for its title track “EXTRA VIRGIN.” “EXTRA VIRGIN” is a hybrid pop song that combines country-inspired chord progressions with heavy hip-hop rhythms. Yoon San Ha remarked, “It’s a bright song that captures a seasonal vibe, and I also wanted to sing something in the hip-hop genre, which is why I chose it. I thought that as I get older, I might not be able to pull…
ENA is partnering with production company TEO to launch “Salon de Idol: You Sure Talk a Lot” (literal title), a new spin-off of the hit YouTube show “Salon Drip”! “Salon de Idol: You Sure Talk a Lot” is a talk show where idols gather to engage in fierce debates over trivial topics. PD Lee Tae Kyung of TEO, who played a major role in the early days of “Salon Drip” and has worked on hit shows like “Amazing Saturday,” “HYEMILEEYECHAEPA,” and “My Name Is Gabriel,” will lead the production. SHINee’s Key and BTOB’s Changsub have been confirmed as MCs, adding to the excitement.…