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K-drama

Actor Kim Ho-chang Mourns the Late Lee Yong-ju, "The Brother Who Told Me to Trust His Intuition When I Considered Retiring"

Actor Kim Ho-chang shared a touching tribute to his former colleague Lee Yong-ju, who passed away from a heart attack on August 29. Kim recalled Lee's encouragement to persevere in acting and expressed his determination to continue his career in honor of his late friend.

정세연 · 2026.08.31

K-pop

Lim Young-woong releases teaser for special album title track 'Totto'... to be released on September 8

Lim Young-woong has released a music video teaser for his new title track 'Totto' from the special digital album 'I'm Hero 10'. The album is set for release on September 8, following his upcoming solo concert at Goyang Stadium.

정세연 · 2026.08.31

K-pop

Official Voting for 2026 KGMA Award Categories Begins at 10 AM on the 31st

The 3rd Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA), hosted by Ilgan Sports, will be held at Gocheok Sky Dome on November 7 and 8, with official mobile voting starting on the 31st via the 'Koogung' app.

정세연 · 2026.08.31

K-Variety

Hyun Bin's Blunt Remark to Yoo Jae Suk, "You've gotten thinner"... Revealing their 'Triceps Mentor' connection

In the upcoming SBS variety show 'The Gap,' Hyun Bin and Woo Do-hwan join Yoo Jae Suk and Yoo Yeon Seok in Anyang, where Hyun Bin shares a humorous moment with Yoo Jae Suk regarding their past gym connection.

정세연 · 2026.08.31

K-pop

Singer G.NA Resumes Activities as K-pop Dance Competition Judge Following Prostitution Fine

Singer G.NA made her first public appearance since suspending her activities due to prostitution charges by serving as a judge for a K-pop cover dance competition at a festival in Canada.

정세연 · 2026.08.31

K-pop

KISS OF LIFE to Release Second Japanese Mini Album 'SWEAT' on September 16

KISS OF LIFE has released new concept photos for their upcoming Japanese mini album 'SWEAT -JAPANESE EP-', which features a Japanese version of their hit song 'SWEAT' and will be released on September 16.

정세연 · 2026.08.31

K-drama

tvN drama 'Four Hands, Two Sonatas' records 5.9% viewership... Song Kang and Lee Jun-young sync as performance partners

The tvN weekend drama 'Four Hands, Two Sonatas' has achieved rapid growth, reaching a 5.9% average viewership rating within just two episodes. The story follows Kang Bi-o (Song Kang) and Choi Jeong-yo (Lee Jun-young) as they become performance partners to help overcome personal traumas.

정세연 · 2026.08.31

K-movie

Movie 'The Assassin(s)' Ranks 1st in Korean Film Reservation Rate 23 Days Before Release

The upcoming film 'The Assassin(s)' has secured the top spot for Korean film reservations ahead of its September 23 release, signaling strong anticipation for the Chuseok holiday season. Directed by Hur Jin-ho and starring Yoo Hae Jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho, the film follows the investigation into the mastermind behind the assassination attempt on the First Lady in 1974.

정세연 · 2026.08.31

K-movie

Main Trailer for 'New Generation War: Reawakened Man' Starring Koo Kyo Hwan Released... Opening September 30

The main trailer for the film 'New Generation War: Reawakened Man' has been released, following the story of a job seeker named Seok-hwan who discovers he can resurrect 72 hours after death. Starring Koo Kyo Hwan, the film is set to hit theaters on September 30.

정세연 · 2026.08.31

K-Variety

Lee Hyori expresses desire to attend 'Waterbomb Festival'... Proposes going together to Seo Jang-hoon

During the variety show 'Love War', singer Lee Hyori expressed her interest in attending the 'Waterbomb Festival' and even suggested going with Seo Jang-hoon.

정세연 · 2026.08.31

K-pop

Nina releases 2nd mini album 'WHY NOT ME?'... Producer Lee Hyun-seung participates

Singer Nina is launching her second mini album 'WHY NOT ME?' today, featuring the title track 'Why' produced by Lee Hyun-seung. The album showcases Nina's musical versatility across various genres and includes her participation as a songwriter.

정세연 · 2026.08.30

K-Variety

Emergency Occurs During Spicy Cooking Battle with BIBI and Kim Nakyoung on JTBC 'Chef & My Fridge'

In the upcoming episode of JTBC's 'Chef & My Fridge', singers BIBI and Kim Nakyoung witness intense cooking battles, including a chaotic moment caused by spicy smoke and a sudden ingredient mishap involving Chef Choi Hyun Seok.

정세연 · 2026.08.30

K-drama

tvN '100 Days of Deception' Teaser Released... Japanese Netizens React with Backlash to Bold Move Matching Gyeongsul Gukchi Day

tvN's upcoming drama '100 Days of Deception' released a teaser, sparking controversy as the release date coincided with Gyeongsul Gukchi Day, the anniversary of Korea's loss of sovereignty to Japan. While Korean viewers praised the meaningful timing, some Japanese netizens criticized the move.

정세연 · 2026.08.30

Culture

Model Irene Showcases Unrivaled Fashion Sense at Photo Shoot

Model Irene shared several photos on her social media account on the 30th, showcasing her ability to pull off various outfits during a photo shoot.

정세연 · 2026.08.30

K-drama

Kim Seon-ho releases 'unretouched selfie' dismissing retouching controversy... Award ceremony visuals become a hot topic

Actor Kim Seon-ho drew attention by posting unretouched selfies from the K-World Dream Awards 2026 to address recent online suspicions regarding excessive photo retouching.

정세연 · 2026.08.30

K-drama

Yoo Seung-ho undergoes intense villain transformation as Yu Sŏngwŏn in 'Chaebol X Detective 2'

Actor Yoo Seung-ho has joined the SBS Friday-Saturday Drama 'Chaebol X Detective 2', playing the dual-natured sculptor Yu Sŏngwŏn who clashes with Jin Yi-su and Joo Hye-ra.

정세연 · 2026.08.30

K-pop

ALPHA DRIVE ONE's Rio to Appear as Daily Weathercaster on JTBC 'Morning &' on the 31st

ALPHA DRIVE ONE leader Rio is set to appear as a daily weathercaster on JTBC's news program 'Morning &' on the 31st. Following the release of their second mini-album, the group continues to expand their presence across various Korean variety shows and international media.

정세연 · 2026.08.30

K-Variety

Who will win the ticket to the finals of tvN 'Street Restaurant Fighter'?

In the 11th episode of tvN's 'Street Restaurant Fighter', contestants will face a final hour of intense competition with a sudden rule change involving cumulative star ratings. While Jeong Ho-young has already secured a spot in the finals, other participants like Choi Sang-hyun, Kim Hoon, and Lee Yeon Bok are fighting for the remaining three spots to compete in the final mission.

정세연 · 2026.08.30

K-Variety

Hur Young-ji Explodes in Anger in Final Episode of 'The Psychopath I Met'... Concluding 8 Weeks of Records

The show 'The Psychopath I Met' concludes its 8-week run, featuring a final episode where a police researcher analyzes criminal psychology and the cast shares parting messages.

정세연 · 2026.08.30

Culture

Seoul Metropolitan Youth Center and SM Entertainment Conduct Job Mentoring for Youths Aspiring to Enter the Entertainment Industry

The Seoul Metropolitan Youth Center and SM Entertainment held a job mentoring event for young people preparing to enter the entertainment industry. The program provided practical advice from professionals across eight different job sectors to help participants navigate their career paths.

정세연 · 2026.08.30

K-drama

Actress Jung Si-yeon Mourns the Late Lee Yong-ju, "I should have reached out one more time... Goodbye, Oppa"

Actress Jung Si-yeon expressed deep sorrow on social media following the sudden passing of fellow actor Lee Yong-ju, who died of a heart attack at the age of 44.

정세연 · 2026.08.30

K-Variety

Kim Jun-ho and Kim Ji-min couple succeed in pregnancy through IVF... The current status of the 52-year-old expectant father

Comedians Kim Jun-ho and Kim Ji-min have announced their pregnancy following IVF treatment. The upcoming episode of SBS's "My Little Old Boy" will reveal their journey from embryo transfer to the moment they confirmed the pregnancy.

정세연 · 2026.08.30

K-drama

Will Yoo Seung-ho's identity be revealed in ‘Chaebol X Detective 2’… Breaking its own highest viewership ratings

In the 8th episode of SBS's 'Chaebol X Detective 2', the truth behind magician Park Jae-ha's death was revealed, while suspicions regarding Yu Sŏngwŏn intensified. The episode achieved record-breaking viewership ratings, ranking first among all programs aired on Saturday.

정세연 · 2026.08.30

K-Variety

'2 Days & 1 Night' Lee Ki Taek transforms into 'Robot Taek' with members' coaching... challenging historical drama acting

In the upcoming episode of KBS 2TV's '2 Days & 1 Night Season 4', Lee Ki Taek showcases a unique historical drama acting style learned from the members, earning him the nickname 'Robot Taek'. Meanwhile, Lee Joon shares his experiences of sleeping outdoors, and the members face a high-difficulty mission to determine their sleeping arrangements.

정세연 · 2026.08.30