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Park Seo Joon’s agency has made clarifications regarding his recent lawsuit. On July 3, a media outlet reported on the results of the lawsuit between Park Seo Joon and restaurant owner “A.” In Park Seo Joon’s hit 2018 drama “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim,” the actor filmed a scene where he eats ganjang gejang (soy sauce marinated crab). “A,” who lent the restaurant location, continued to use Park Seo Joon’s photo and name without agreement for promotional purposes and also ran Naver (Korean search portal) search advertisements. Park Seo Joon filed a lawsuit upon belatedly finding out. Although the media…

It was belatedly revealed that the writer of SBS’s Wednesday drama “Spring of Youth” is Kim Soon Ok! On July 3, a source from SBS stated, “‘Spring of Youth’ is a project written by Kim Soon Ok, and the name Kim Min Chul listed in the credits is her pen name.” Until now, production information for “Spring of Youth” on portal sites and other sources had listed the writer as “Kim Min Chul.” However, it has now come to light that the drama was actually written by Kim Soon Ok, the writer behind major hits such as “Jang Bori is…

KBS 2TV’s upcoming weekend drama “Our Golden Days” has revealed a first look at Yoon Hyun Min’s character! “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. Yoon Hyun Min plays Park Sung Jae, the best friend of Lee Ji Hyuk (Jung Il Woo). Sung Jae is a character who seems perfect in every way—looks, personality, ability, and family background. He has a laid-back and leisurely personality, as if…

SBS’s upcoming comedy sports drama “Try a Miracle in Us” has unveiled new stills of Kim Yo Han! “Try a Miracle in Us” tells the story of Joo Ga Ram (Yoon Kye Sang), a former rugby star who falls from grace due to a doping scandal. Years later, he returns to his alma mater as the new coach of its bottom-ranked high school rugby team and leads the underdog squad on a quest to win the National Sports Festival. Kim Yo Han will play the role of Yoon Sung Joon, captain of the rugby team at Hanyang Physical Education High…

Lee Bo Young has shared her thoughts on her upcoming drama “Mary Kills People”! “Mary Kills People” follows the story of Woo So Jung (Lee Bo Young), a doctor who illegally assists terminally ill patients with euthanasia, and a detective who tracks her down. Newly released stills from the upcoming drama show Woo So Jung in the emergency room, busily treating patients and reviewing medical charts. With a serious expression on her face, she gives instructions to other doctors and does her best to treat critically ill patients quickly and efficiently. What could be the shocking reason that Woo So Jung—a…

The police have decided not to forward Ju Haknyeon’s case of alleged prostitution to the prosecution. On July 2, the Seoul Gangnam Police Station officially decided not to charge Ju Haknyeon with violating the Act on the Punishment of Arrangement of Commercial Sex Acts, etc. Back on June 18, Ju Haknyeon was unexpectedly removed from THE BOYZ, with the group’s agency ONE HUNDRED citing “issues involving Ju Haknyeon’s personal life” that made it “no longer possible for us to maintain trust in him as an artist.” Afterwards, a news outlet reported that multiple sources claimed Ju Haknyeon had paid for…

I’m not going to review this song because I don’t want to be unnecessarily mean, but listening to rookie group BLINGONE’s re-creation of KARA’s immortal Mister makes for a fascinating case study and comparison between K-pop generations. It answers the question nobody had but everybody wants to know: What if a classic second-gen song had been released today amidst our current musical trends? The answer is predictably sorrowful. Rather than cast Mister within a series of blazing, high-energy synths, BLINGONE reinvent it with the herky jerky drum-and-bass rhythms currently flooding the market. The song becomes almost unrecognizable, its iconic, triumphant…

Similar to last year, 2025 so far has been a singles game rather than a series of excellent albums. I have even fewer on my list than I did this time last year, and only one of them is a full album — though that classification is getting murkier as time goes on. There are many familiar faces in this list alongside a few surprises and new arrivals. What are your thoughts, readers? Leave your own picks in the comments! BOYNEXTDOOR – No Genre I don’t know that this is as musically varied as its title suggests, but it’s another…

With ALLDAY PROJECT’s breakout success, co-ed K-pop groups may be having a moment. What better time for KARD to reheat the nachos they created and show the industry how it’s done? However, it’s been a very long time since those nachos felt fresh, as the group has moved from their refreshing tropical sound to a series of lesser efforts. Unfortunately, Touch continues this slide. It’s clear that KARD are eager to push K-pop’s rating closer to “R,” and that’s fine. The industry needs all kind of material. However, hot, sweaty party music still needs to be an enjoyable listen. Touch…

Former F.able member Jaehyun has tragically passed away at the age of 23. On July 2, the former idol was revealed to have passed away on June 30 after battling leukemia. A source confirmed to Star News on July 2, “I believe the funeral was held today, and the [F.able] members and bereaved family members went to the burial to send off the deceased together.” The previous day, Jaehyun’s former bandmate Hojun wrote in a post on Instagram, “Jaehyun, I heard the news too late… I’m so sorry that I wasn’t able to see you off on your final journey……