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Tue, January 31, 2023 | 02:13

Kim Min-gue's new series 'The Heavenly Idol' to premiere next month

Kim Min-gue's new series 'The Heavenly Idol' to premiere next month

TvN's new fantasy romance series, “The Heavenly Idol,” starring actors Kim Min-gue and Go Bo-gyeol, will premiere on Feb. 15, the network said, Friday. Based on the web novel of the same name, the upcoming romantic comedy series will revolve around K-pop singer Woo Yeon-woo (Kim) who is possessed by a priest named Lembrary from a fictional world.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-01-13 16:02

BLACKPINK nominated for International Group of Year at BRIT Awards

BLACKPINK nominated for International Group of Year at BRIT Awards

K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has been nominated for this year's BRIT Awards in the International Group of the Year category, its agency, YG Entertainment, said Friday.

2023-01-13 11:58

K-pop star Ravi under probe for involvement in draft dodging scandal

K-pop star Ravi under probe for involvement in draft dodging scandal

Ravi of K-pop boy band VIXX is under the prosecution's investigation for seeking a military broker's help to manipulate his health records to be able to avoid active duty. According to local media reports, Friday, the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office examined phone conversations and messages the broker, surnamed Ku, exchanged with his “clients” to give them “consul...

Kim Rahn | 2023-01-13 11:47

'Jung_E' director, cast pay tribute to legendary actor Kang Soo-youn

'Jung_E' director, cast pay tribute to legendary actor Kang Soo-youn

Director Yeon Sang-ho and the cast of “Jung_E” paid tribute to legendary actor Kang Soo-youn during a press conference for the film held in Seoul, Thursday. Kang, 55, died of a cerebral hemorrhage in May 2022 while “Jung_E” was in post-production. Yeon, the mastermind behind hit films and series such as “Train to Busan” (2016) and “Hellbound” (2021), revealed that Kang was th...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-01-12 17:09

Celebrity producer's new reality show with Lee Seo-jin, BTS' V to release next month

Celebrity producer's new reality show with Lee Seo-jin, BTS' V to release next month

Star producer Na Young-seok, who created hit variety shows like “New Journey to the West” and “Three Meals a Day” series, is set to roll out a new reality series, “Seo-jin's” (tentative title), on tvN this February.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-01-12 14:51

BLACKPINK, BTS nominated for 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards

BLACKPINK, BTS nominated for 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards

K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has racked up four nominations for the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards, one of the American music industry's awards shows, and boy group BTS has landed two.

2023-01-12 14:37

Rock guitar master Jeff Beck dies at 78

Rock guitar master Jeff Beck dies at 78

Jeff Beck, the influential guitarist who rose to rock and roll stardom with 1960s supergroup the Yardbirds and later enjoyed a prolific solo career, has died, his official website said Wednesday.

Entertainment & Arts | 2023-01-12 13:32

MMCA unveils 2023 exhibition lineup, vows to improve after special audit

MMCA unveils 2023 exhibition lineup, vows to improve after special audit

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA) has unveiled its plan to “accelerate the promotion of Korean art” in 2023 through its strengthened partnerships with art institutions in the United States, Mexico, Australia and China.

Park Han-sol | 2023-01-12 11:50

Ok Taec-yeon to lead KBS' new romance series

Ok Taec-yeon to lead KBS' new romance series

Actor and singer Ok Taec-yeon has picked up a romance drama with KBS' upcoming series, “My Heart Is Beating,” (direct translation) as his new project. The broadcaster announced that its new series has confirmed actors Ok and Won Ji-an as its leads and is scheduled to air in the first half of this year.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-01-12 08:22

'Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist' returns for second season with more romance

'Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist' returns for second season with more romance

Actor Kim Min-jae hinted that the second season of “Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist” will delve deeper into the romance between the two lead characters. The period comedy series revolves around skilled physician Yoo Se-poong (Kim), who used to work for the royal family. After losing his job at the palace due to a medical incident, he meets a small-town medical practitioner Kye...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-01-11 17:08

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