Author: Kishor

Get ready for a memorable—but not evenly matched—courtroom battle on the first episode of “Law and The City”! tvN’s “Law and The City” is a new drama that follows five associate attorneys—Ahn Ju Hyeong (Lee Jong Suk), Kang Hui Ji (Mun Ka Young), Cho Chang Won (Kang You Seok), Bae Mun Jeong (Ryu Hye Young), and Ha Sang Gi (Im Seong Jae)—as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of their daily lives. These salaried lawyers, employed by law firms, commute each day to the bustling legal district of Seocho. In the upcoming first episode of the drama, Ahn Ju Hyeong…

TWS’s Youngjae will be temporarily performing seated due to a microfracture. Earlier this week, PLEDIS Entertainment revealed that Youngjae had injured his toe and had been advised to “minimize movement for the time being.” As a result, Youngjae performed seated during the group’s appearance on the July 3 episode of NTV’s “DayDay” in Japan. On July 5 KST, PLEDIS Entertainment followed up by announcing that Youngjae had made an additional visit to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a “microfracture at the tip of his toe.” Because he was advised to “refrain from strenuous activities, including dancing and performing,”…

TXT’s Yeonjun will not be participating in the group’s upcoming schedule in Japan due to a passing in the family. On July 5 KST, BIGHIT MUSIC officially announced that Yeonjun would be sitting out TXT’s appearances at NTV’s “THE MUSIC DAY 2025,” MBC’s “Music Core in Japan,” and TBS’s “CDTV LIVE! LIVE!” due to the passing of a family member. The agency’s full English statement is as follows: Hello.This is BIGHIT MUSIC. We regret to inform you that TOMORROW X TOGETHER member Yeonjun will not be able to participate in ‘NTV THE MUSIC DAY 2025’, ‘MBC Show! Music Core in…

SBS’s “Our Movie” has entered the second half of its run! On July 4, the romance drama starring Namkoong Min and Jeon Yeo Been enjoyed a modest rise in viewership as it kicked off its second half. According to Nielsen Korea, the latest episode of “Our Movie” scored an average nationwide rating of 3.6 percent. Meanwhile, MBC began airing the drama “Big Bet,” which was first released on Disney+ in 2022, during the same time slot last night. The first episode of the series took first place in its time slot with an average nationwide rating of 4.5 percent. Watch…

The Korean Business Research Institute has published its brand reputation rankings for all stars during the month of June! The rankings were determined through an analysis of various stars’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from May 29 to June 29. BTS topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 10,746,436 following their long-awaited reunion as a full group. Meanwhile, Lim Young Woong took second place with a brand reputation index of 7,694,980. So Ji Sub, who recently returned to the screen in the drama “Mercy for None,” ranked third with…

From parallel universes to magical realms, K-dramas have a way of sweeping viewers off their feet and into the unknown. Whether it’s through a mysterious portal, a reincarnation twist, or a glitch in time, these characters find themselves navigating unfamiliar worlds and discovering love, danger, and destiny along the way. Here are five such K-dramas where our leads leave the ordinary behind and step into the extraordinary. “The First Night With the Duke” If you could turn back time, or in this case, pages, would you want to become the lead character in your favorite book? Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun stars…

Girl’s Day’s Bang Minah and actor On Ju Wan have shared touching messages with fans after announcing their upcoming marriage. On July 4, the couple surprised fans with the joyful news that they are planning to tie the knot this November following four years of dating. Later that day, both Bang Minah and On Ju Wan took to their Instagram Stories to personally share their thoughts and gratitude with fans. Bang Minah wrote: To those who may have been surprised by the sudden news, I kindly ask for your understanding. I sincerely thank everyone who warmly congratulated me. At this…

To round out my mid-year countdowns, I’ve got a spotlight on some of my favorite songs from music markets that aren’t Korea or Japan. To simplify things, I just call this category “pop.” It’s been a very strong year for pop music so far, though you might not know it if you’re only looking at the charts. We’re currently seeing a revolution of indie pop artists, offering a little something for everyone. What were your favorite singles and albums during the first half of 2025? Barbara Bobak – Stan Na Dan This is so new that I haven’t even had…

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. H1-KEY remain one of K-pop’s most underrated girl groups, releasing another super solid album. Their latest just happens to be summer-themed, which is like catnip to me this time of year. Title track Summer Was You provides the template, giving a taste of the rock makeover that also fuels opening song…

Upcoming weekend drama “Our Golden Days” has unveiled a sneak peek at the dynamic between Jung Il Woo and Jung In Sun’s characters! “Our Golden Days” is a generational family drama built around the idea that everyone has their own golden era—be it in the past, present, or future. The story explores how people encounter and reflect on those meaningful moments in life. Jung Il Woo stars as Lee Ji Hyuk, a man admired for his competence in every aspect, while Jung In Sun plays Ji Eun Oh, a woman who passionately pursues her dreams despite her difficult circumstances and…