MBC’s “Perfect Crown” has unveiled a new behind-the-scenes video for episode 4!

The new making-of video takes viewers behind the scenes of IU and Byeon Woo Seok’s f...]]>

MBC’s “Perfect Crown” has unveiled a new behind-the-scenes video for episode 4!

The new making-of video takes viewers behind the scenes of IU and Byeon Woo Seok’s first kiss scene. Byeon Woo Seok helps IU cool down with an electric fan and sweetly removes dust from her face. Byeon Woo Seok comments, “I think we’ve filmed for at least five hours, so I think it will come out nicely based on the time put in, and Hui Ju (IU) looks so pretty.”

While contemplating how to film a scene, IU shows that she can fold her tongue, and Byeon Woo Seok quickly responds in similar fashion, much to IU’s amusement.

After filming the pitching scene, Noh Sang Hyun shares, “Honestly, I have not played baseball once in my life.” He adds, “I did my best, but the results feel a little lacking.” Nevertheless, Noh Sang Hyun throws a smooth pitch for the perfect take.

When the making-of interviewer asks how IU makes the scenes so adorable, IU jokingly remarks, “I was just born cute. I don’t think there is any special technique.”

After filming the tag game scene, IU reveals, “I gave the idea saying that it would be nice for Jeong Woo (Noh Sang Hyun) to be it, but Jeong Woo looks like a wolf. With the bunny eye mask, he looked even scarier—I thought it would be cute! Jeong Woo’s nose bridge is also high, so there’s a gap between the mask, and he could see us all if he tilts his head. We were all so scared, so we ran until we were sweating.”

The making-of video ends by showing how the final car chase scene in episode 4 was filmed safely with computer graphics and a green screen.

“Perfect Crown” airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 p.m. KST.

ENA’s upcoming drama “The Scarecrow” has unveiled more stills ahead of its premiere!

“The Scarecrow” follows a detective investigating a series of murders who is fo...]]>

ENA’s upcoming drama “The Scarecrow” has unveiled more stills ahead of its premiere!

“The Scarecrow” follows a detective investigating a series of murders who is forced into an unlikely partnership with a man he despises. Set between 1988 and 2019, the suspenseful story tracks two men bound by misfortune and an uneasy alliance of hatred as they chase the truth across 30 years.

The stills offer a glimpse of what happens after Kang Tae Joo (Park Hae Soo) and Cha Si Young (Lee Hee Joon) reunite, once again pulled together by an ill-fated connection. Unable to move past the bitter history of their school days, the two meet again as a detective and a prosecutor with different views of the same case.

In the stalking murder case assigned to Cha Si Young as lead prosecutor, with a suspect already identified, Kang Tae Joo searches for a secret ally to block Cha Si Young’s control over the investigation. As the case begins to slip away from his plan, Cha Si Young’s facial expression is distorted with anger and madness.

In the upcoming premiere, detective Kang Tae Joo, who has been demoted from Seoul to Gangseong, suspects that three murders occurring at different times and in different places were carried out by the same offender. During the investigation, he discovers that the prosecutor handling the most recent case is Cha Si Young, the same person who bullied him in school, bringing back a nightmare from his past.

The production team said, “With Kang Tae Joo’s return to Gangseong, a series of murders will come to light starting with the first episode. As his ill-fated connection with Cha Si Young continues, similar killings will follow one after another, raising the tension.”

They added, “Please also pay attention to the prologue and epilogue, which unfold within a narrative structure that moves between 1988 and 2019.”

“The Scarecrow” premieres on April 20 at 10 p.m. KST and will be available on Viki.

Actor Kwak Dong Yeon has officially signed an exclusive contract with THEBLACKLABEL!

On April 20, THEBLACKLABEL announced the news via their social media account al...]]>

Actor Kwak Dong Yeon has officially signed an exclusive contract with THEBLACKLABEL!

On April 20, THEBLACKLABEL announced the news via their social media account along with a new profile photo of Kwak Dong Yeon.

A representative from THEBLACKLABEL stated, “Kwak Dong Yeon is an actor with a wide acting spectrum and infinite potential, having showcased characters infused with his own unique color in numerous projects. We will be a reliable partner in his new endeavors and the new sides of himself that he will show in the future. We ask for your continued interest and affection for Kwak Dong Yeon’s future path.”

Welcome to THEBLACKLABEL, KWAK DONG YEON!

더블랙레이블과 함께 하게 된 곽동연 배우를 진심으로 환영합니다. 앞으로 시작될 곽동연 배우의 활동에 많은 관심과 사랑 부탁드립니다!

We are pleased to welcome actor KWAK DONG YEON to THEBLACKLABEL. We look forward to your continued support… pic.twitter.com/8aeBeiCfNr

— THEBLACKLABEL (@THEBLACKLABEL) April 20, 2026

Since debuting in the 2012 KBS2 drama “My Husband Got a Family,” Kwak Dong Yeon has built a solid filmography by appearing in various dramas such as “Love in the Moonlight,” “My ID Is Gangnam Beauty,” “My Strange Hero,” “Vincenzo,” and “Queen of Tears.”

Meanwhile, THEBLACKLABEL is home to various artists including Park Bo Gum, Yim Si Wan, Lee Jong Won, Taeyang, Jeon Somi, and BLACKPINK’s Rosé.

After her 2025 hit drama “The Price of Confession,” Kim Go Eun returns to the small screen with another installment of the beloved “Yumi’s Cells” series. This time, she sta...]]>

After her 2025 hit drama “The Price of Confession,” Kim Go Eun returns to the small screen with another installment of the beloved “Yumi’s Cells” series. This time, she stars opposite actor Kim Jae Won in the K-drama “Yumi’s Cells 3,” which is already back with even more emotional chaos, awkward tension, and cell-driven inner-world mayhem.

Here is what you can expect in the premiere episodes!

Warning: spoilers ahead!

It has been around three years since audiences last saw Yumi. In that time, she has left her office job behind and reinvented herself as a romance writer. Her career is now at its peak, her name steadily gaining recognition, and her stories finding a loyal readership. Yet, despite her professional success, Yumi’s once colorful inner world has changed in an unexpected way. Her life, which used to be filled with emotional highs and chaotic romantic impulses, has become stable, predictable, and somewhat dull.

Inside Yumi’s mind, her Love Cell, which once took charge of her decisions with reckless enthusiasm, has gone dormant. It now sleeps soundly in a frozen chamber alongside many of her other cells, including the Anger Cell, Swearing Cell, Hate Cell, and even the once-active Endorphin Cell. The silence is unsettling. Her Rationality Cell quietly observes the situation with growing concern. It fears that if things continue at this pace, even more cells will shut down, leaving Yumi emotionally stagnant and creatively blocked.

“Yumi’s Cells 3” opens with Yumi attempting to shake herself out of this emotional lull. In search of inspiration for her next romance novel, she goes on a skydiving trip. For a brief moment, as she steps out of the plane and feels the rush of wind and fear collide, her dormant emotions flicker back to life. Her cells stir slightly, reacting to the intensity of the experience. But as quickly as it comes, the feeling fades once she is back on the ground. The novelty wears off almost immediately, and Yumi finds herself bored again, unable to capture anything meaningful from the experience. It’s the same with her trip to Europe, which was equally unproductive in terms of creative inspiration. Despite visiting picturesque cities and experiencing new cultures, she felt emotionally detached.

Shortly after, her current producer is injured due to the skydiving incident. As a result, the publishing house assigns a new producer to Yumi’s project. His name is Shin Soon Rok (Kim Jae Won).

Shin Soon Rok is tall, handsome, and highly competent at his job. On paper, he seems like the perfect professional partner. In reality, however, he is extremely calm, almost annoyingly so. To Yumi’s Emotional Cell, his emotional range appears comparable to a gray concrete wall, unchanging and impenetrable. His conversational style is equally minimal. He responds with short, clipped phrases, most often limited to the different variations of “아 네” (literal translation: ah yes), a restricted emotional vocabulary that frustrates anyone attempting to interpret his thoughts or intentions.

Noticing Shin Soon Rok’s communication style, or rather the lack of it, Yumi’s Rationality Cell begins to worry. It quietly calculates a bleak outcome in which Yumi’s emotional stagnation deepens further, dragging the rest of her cells into dormancy. But something unexpected happens. Shin Soon Rok’s calm, unshakable presence begins to disturb Yumi’s otherwise monotonous routine.

At first, it starts small. They are taking the same bus when Yumi, constrained by her Manner Cell, decides she cannot simply put in her earbuds and ignore him. She attempts polite conversation, but Shin Soon Rok responds minimally, offering no follow-up questions and showing no visible curiosity. At one point, he even puts in his earbuds, effectively ending the interaction before it begins. The experience leaves both Yumi and her Manner Cell confused and angered.

Later, at Yumi’s favorite snack spot selling bungeo-ppang, the crispy fish-shaped bread, Shin Soon Rok unknowingly escalates the tension. He orders the last batch of strawberry custard bungeo-ppang, all eight pieces, leaving none for Yumi. Despite her obvious hints and subtle attempts, he leaves without offering a single piece. Emotional Cell is outraged.

As if that were not enough, Shin Soon Rok casually mentions that Maltese dogs are not particularly intelligent, which strikes a nerve with Yumi, who is currently caring for her friend’s Maltese and has grown attached to it. He also indirectly criticizes her driving skills, though whether it was intentional or simply Yumi’s interpretation remains unclear. Finally, in a move that feels almost personal, he requests to be taken off Yumi’s project entirely.

In short, Yumi and Shin Soon Rok do not work well together. Or at least, that is what it seems.

Much like the previous installments, “Yumi’s Cells” and “Yumi’s Cells 2,” “Yumi’s Cells 3” continues to explore the inner workings of ordinary people falling in love. There are no grand romantic gestures at this stage, only small, uncomfortable interactions that slowly accumulate meaning over time. Yet even in its early stages, the chemistry between Yumi and Shin Soon Rok is undeniable in its tension.

What also sets “Yumi’s Cells 3” apart, however, is its male lead selection. Unlike both previous seasons, Shin Soon Rok appears, on the surface, to have the personality of a potato: plain, unseasoned, and emotionally unreadable. And yet, against all odds, he becomes the very force that stirs Yumi’s long-dormant emotions back into motion.

The distance between them, combined with Shin Soon Rok’s apparent lack of desire to close it, frustrates not only Yumi but also the audience, who find themselves waiting for the inevitable moment when he is forced to confront his own emotions. Whether that moment will come, and whether Yumi’s dormant cells will awaken again in response, remains to be seen.

Start watching “Yumi’s Cells 3”:

Javeria is a binge-watching specialist who loves devouring entire K-dramas in one sitting. Good screenwriting, beautiful cinematography, and a lack of clichés are the way to her heart. As a music fanatic, she listens to multiple artists across different genres and stans the self-producing idol group SEVENTEEN. You can talk to her on Instagram @javeriayousufs.

Currently watching: “The Art of Sarah Kim” and “Yumi’s Cells 3.”
Looking forward to: “Four Hands” and “Sold Out on You.”

“Sold Out on You” main cast members Ahn Hyo Seop and Chae Won Bin have shared their experience working together on screen!

“Sold Out on You” is a romantic comedy ab...]]>

“Sold Out on You” main cast members Ahn Hyo Seop and Chae Won Bin have shared their experience working together on screen!

“Sold Out on You” is a romantic comedy about the unexpected love story between Matthew Lee (Ahn Hyo Seop), a perfectionist farmer juggling multiple jobs, and Dam Ye Jin (Chae Won Bin), a top home shopping show host who suffers from severe insomnia.

First, Ahn Hyo Seop expressed his deep appreciation for co-star Chae Won Bin, saying, “She was much more lovely and had a brighter side than what I had seen in her previous projects. Because of that, I thought she was a perfect fit for the character of Dam Ye Jin. Through her, Matthew Lee was able to gain a lot of energy, and I am truly grateful for her as a partner. There are moments while acting where you have to compromise and navigate things together, and in those aspects, our chemistry was excellent.”

Chae Won Bin, recalling the time of filming, mentioned that Ahn Hyo Seop had the gaze of an innocent boy, saying, “Because of that, little moments of cuteness appeared naturally in every scene. He has a vivid imagination and many interesting ideas, so I received a lot of help and truly enjoyed filming.”

Chae Won Bin added, “I would like to use the modifier ‘clumsy’ for Matthew Lee, who is smart and steadfast but has a cute, quirky side in his daily life, and ‘confident’ for Dam Ye Jin, a character who always is and tries to remain confident no matter what situation she faces. Both characters are overflowing with charm.”

“Sold Out on You” will premiere on April 22 at 9 p.m. KST.

Get ready for a love triangle to form on “Yumi’s Cells 3”!

Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, “Yumi’s Cells” tells the story of an ordinary office worke...]]>

Get ready for a love triangle to form on “Yumi’s Cells 3”!

Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, “Yumi’s Cells” tells the story of an ordinary office worker named Yumi (Kim Go Eun)—from the point of view of the many brain cells in her head controlling her every thought, feeling, and action. In Season 3, Kim Jae Won plays Yumi’s new love interest Soon Rok, an editorial PD at Julie Publishing.

Spoilers

On the first two episodes of “Yumi’s Cells 3,” the arrival of Soon Rok caused a stir in Yumi’s cell village. After finding success as a writer, Yumi had been living a mundane, almost emotionless life, but Soon Rok constantly seemed to be finding new ways to infuriate her. At the end of the second episode, Yumi was unable to contain her anger after learning that Soon Rok had requested to have a different PD assigned to her in his stead, leading to a climactic confrontation on the train to Busan.

Newly released stills from the drama’s upcoming episode introduce a brand-new character that may emerge a rival for Yumi’s affections: Ju Ho (Choi Daniel), a star writer at Julie Publishing who becomes interested in Yumi and actively pursues her.

A character that wasn’t in the original webtoon, Ju Ho is a friendly, easygoing guy who has a manly charm but can be a bit of a busybody. Outgoing and talkative, Ju Ho is the polar opposite of the reserved Soon Rok, who is his assigned editor.

During a bookstore excursion in Busan, Yumi wears a surprised expression while Ju Ho holds up a book with a cheerful, disarming smile. Soon Rok, on the other hand, appears somewhat dispirited as he clutches a book without seeming the least bit interested in reading it.

A final photo captures Yumi and Ju Ho facing each other alone, piquing curiosity as to what will transpire between them.

The “Yumi’s Cells 3” production team teased, “With Soon Rok’s arrival, Yumi’s dry and dreary routine comes to an end. Please keep an eye on the relationships between Yumi, who still finds love difficult but sincerely gives her all; Soon Rok, who is changing because of Yumi; and new character Ju Ho.”

The next episode of “Yumi’s Cells 3” will be released on April 20 at 6 p.m. KST.

tvN’s “Mad Concrete Dreams” has come to an end!

On April 19, “Mad Concrete Dreams” enjoyed a significant increase in viewership for its series finale as it wrapped ...]]>

tvN’s “Mad Concrete Dreams” has come to an end!

On April 19, “Mad Concrete Dreams” enjoyed a significant increase in viewership for its series finale as it wrapped its run. According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode of the drama scored an average nationwide rating of 3.7 percent.

Meanwhile, TV Chosun’s “Doctor Shin” achieved a new personal best with its latest episode, which earned an average nationwide rating of 1.8 percent.

JTBC’s new drama “We Are All Trying Here” held steady for its second episode, maintaining the nationwide average of 2.2 percent earned by its premiere the night before.

Finally, KBS 2TV’s “Recipe for Love” continued its reign as the most-watched program of Sunday with an average nationwide rating of 14.9 percent.

SBS’s upcoming drama “Sold Out on You” has shared a sneak peek of its first episode!

“Sold Out on You” is a romantic comedy about the unexpected love story between ...]]>

SBS’s upcoming drama “Sold Out on You” has shared a sneak peek of its first episode!

“Sold Out on You” is a romantic comedy about the unexpected love story between Matthew Lee (Ahn Hyo Seop), a perfectionist farmer juggling multiple jobs, and Dam Ye Jin (Chae Won Bin), a top home shopping show host who suffers from severe insomnia.

The newly released preview of the drama’s premiere captures the two leads getting off on the wrong foot when they meet for the first time. While driving on a single-lane country road, Dam Ye Jin is caught off guard by Matthew Lee approaching her from the opposite direction.

Unable to see his face, Dam Ye Jin assumes Matthew Lee is an older man and addresses him as an elder while politely asking him to back up and let her pass. However, Matthew Lee doesn’t respond, and with neither of them willing to reverse course and move aside for the other, the two drivers wind up getting into a fierce honking battle.

When Dam Ye Jin finally stands up in her convertible to say something, Matthew Lee takes off his hat, and she is momentarily stunned by the fact that he is a handsome young man. However, she quickly regains her composure and yells at him to get off the road. Matthew Lee responds, “You must not be from around here,” before explaining that this road is a one-way exit.

Undeterred, Dam Ye Jin points out that she is much farther into the road than he is and that it would be faster for him to back up. Matthew Lee stubbornly insists that he cannot back up because he would wind up falling into a ditch, but Dam Ye Jin is unswayed by his argument.

“Sold Out on You” will premiere on April 22 at 9 p.m. KST.

MODYSSEY’s career is off to a strong start!

Last week, MODYSSEY—a new group formed through the “BOYS II PLANET” spin-off “PLANET C : HOME RACE”—made their debut wit...]]>

MODYSSEY’s career is off to a strong start!

Last week, MODYSSEY—a new group formed through the “BOYS II PLANET” spin-off “PLANET C : HOME RACE”—made their debut with their first single album “1.Got Hooked: An Addictive Symphony.”

Hanteo Chart has now reported that in the first week of its release (April 13 to 19), “1.Got Hooked: An Addictive Symphony” sold an impressive total of 302,604 copies, marking the second-highest first-week sales of any debut album released in 2026.

The only debut album released this year to achieve higher first-week sales is “BOYS II PLANET” group ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s “EUPHORIA,” which sold over 1.4 million copies in its first week and currently holds the record for the second-highest first-week sales of any debut album in Hanteo history.

Congratulations to MODYSSEY!

Cube Entertainment has confirmed that the entire North American leg of i-dle’s “Syncopation” world tour has been canceled.

Several days ago, ticket holders for the ...]]>

Cube Entertainment has confirmed that the entire North American leg of i-dle’s “Syncopation” world tour has been canceled.

Several days ago, ticket holders for the North American stops of i-dle’s ongoing “Syncopation” tour unexpectedly received notification that the concerts had been canceled.

On April 20, MyDaily reported that Cube Entertainment had officially confirmed that all of the group’s scheduled concerts in Canada, the United States, and Mexico would not be taking place.

“After comprehensively considering the direction of [i-dle’s] global activities, local scheduling, and all other circumstances, we decided to reorganize the North American tour,” stated Cube Entertainment. “We are currently preparing so that they can meet their local fans through even higher-quality concerts and a wide variety of activities.”

As i-dle has been confirmed to be making a comeback in July, it is said that the cancellation of their North American tour—which was scheduled to kick off on August 2—will allow them to carry out their comeback promotions on a more relaxed schedule.

Get ready for a fun episode of “Amazing Saturday” with several idol guests!

The popular tvN variety show has revealed a sneak peek of its upcoming episode, which wi...]]>

Get ready for a fun episode of “Amazing Saturday” with several idol guests!

The popular tvN variety show has revealed a sneak peek of its upcoming episode, which will feature TWS’s Dohoon, NCT WISH’s Sion, KickFlip’s Kyehoon, and KiiiKiii’s Kya as guests.

In the new preview, Dohoon shows off his cute side with his famous “OVERDRIVE” choreo, then switches things up with a sexy version of the viral challenge. Meanwhile, Sion charms with his Jeolla Province accent and impresses the cast with his lyric-guessing skills.

Kyehoon, on the other hand, gets playfully scolded by his JYP Entertainment labelmate DAY6’s Young K for needing to step up his game. Shin Dong Yup also jokes, “It’s a good thing [Kyehoon] became an idol; otherwise, he would definitely have become a big-time con artist.”

Finally, Kya shares that “Amazing Saturday” was a part of her childhood and has been around as long as she can remember.

BTS’s latest album continues to make history on the Billboard 200!

On April 19 local time, Billboard announced that after three weeks at No. 1, BTS’s album “ARIRANG...]]>

BTS’s latest album continues to make history on the Billboard 200!

On April 19 local time, Billboard announced that after three weeks at No. 1, BTS’s album “ARIRANG” had ranked No. 3 in its fourth consecutive week on the Top 200 Albums chart, which ranks the most popular albums in the United States.

“ARIRANG,” which was already the first album by a Korean artist ever to spend more than one week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, is now also the first album by a Korean artist to chart in the top 3 for four weeks.

According to Luminate (formerly Nielsen Music), “ARIRANG” earned a total of 78,000 equivalent album units during the week ending on April 16.

Congratulations to BTS on their historic feat!

BXB will be parting ways with their agency WOLFBURN.

On April 17, WOLFBURN announced that BXB’s exclusive contracts with the agency were set to expire within the fi...]]>

BXB will be parting ways with their agency WOLFBURN.

On April 17, WOLFBURN announced that BXB’s exclusive contracts with the agency were set to expire within the first half of the year.

The agency’s full statement is as follows:

Hello. This is WOLFBURN.

First, we would like to sincerely thank the GREAM [BXB’s fans] who have cherished and rooted for BXB up until now.

As BXB’s exclusive contract period will end in the first half of this year, their exclusive contracts with our agency will be expiring during the first half of the year.

We will make a separate announcement regarding the precise contract end date.

After plenty of discussion between the members and the company over a long period of time, we have decided to end things on a beautiful note after the following scheduled activities:

● Final concert in Japan: April 17 ~ 19, 2026

● Fan meeting in Korea (final goodbye to fans): scheduled for May 2026

We will do our utmost to prepare so that the BXB members and GREAM can spend meaningful time together during the remaining period.

Once again, we express our deep gratitude for the love and support you have given BXB up until now, and we ask that you continue to give the members your warm love and support as they make new starts.

Thank you.

BXB, a five-member group that includes four former members of TRCNG, first debuted in 2023.

Wishing the BXB members all the best in their future endeavors!

MBC’s “Perfect Crown” swept the top spots on this week’s rankings of the most buzzworthy dramas and actors!

This week, “Perfect Crown” returned to No. 1 on Good Dat...]]>

MBC’s “Perfect Crown” swept the top spots on this week’s rankings of the most buzzworthy dramas and actors!

This week, “Perfect Crown” returned to No. 1 on Good Data Corporation’s weekly list of the dramas that generated the most buzz. The company determines each week’s rankings by collecting data from news articles, blog posts, online communities, videos, and social media about dramas that are either currently airing or set to air soon.

Not only did “Perfect Crown” top the drama list, but its stars also dominated the list of the most buzzworthy drama cast members, where IU and Byeon Woo Seok remained No. 1 and No. 2 respectively. Gong Seung Yeon also entered the list at No. 7.

The next spots on both lists went to Netflix’s “Bloodhounds 2,” which took No. 2 on this week’s drama list. Rain rose to No. 3 on the actor list, followed by Woo Do Hwan at No. 4 and Lee Sang Yi at No. 8.

“Climax” held steady at No. 3 on the drama list this week, with Ju Ji Hoon coming in at No. 5 on the actor list, Ha Ji Won at No. 6, and Cha Joo Young at No. 10.

SBS’s “Phantom Lawyer” maintained its position at No. 4 on the drama list, and star Yoo Yeon Seok rose to No. 9 on the actor list.

tvN’s new series “Yumi’s Cells 3” debuted at No. 5 on this week’s drama list, while JTBC’s “We Are All Trying Here” entered the list at No. 7.

Finally, SBS’s upcoming drama “Sold Out on You” debuted at No. 10 ahead of its premiere.

The top 10 dramas that generated the most buzz this week are as follows:

1. MBC “Perfect Crown”
2. Netflix “Bloodhounds 2”
3. ENA “Climax”
4. SBS “Phantom Lawyer”
5. tvN “Yumi’s Cells 3”
6. tvN “Mad Concrete Dreams”
7. JTBC “We Are All Trying Here”
8. tvN “Siren’s Kiss”
9. TV Chosun “Doctor Shin”
10. SBS “Sold Out on You”

Meanwhile, the top 10 drama actors that generated the most buzz this week are as follows:

1. IU (“Perfect Crown”) 
2. Byeon Woo Seok (“Perfect Crown”)
3. Rain (“Bloodhounds 2”)
4. Woo Do Hwan (“Bloodhounds 2”)
5. Ju Ji Hoon (“Climax”)
6. Ha Ji Won (“Climax”)
7. Gong Seung Yeon (“Perfect Crown”)
8. Lee Sang Yi (“Bloodhounds 2”)
9. Yoo Yeon Seok (“Phantom Lawyer”)
10. Cha Joo Young (“Climax”)

Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on April 18!

ENHYPEN’s latest mini album “THE SIN : VANISH” held onto its spot at No. 1 in its 12...]]>

Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on April 18!

ENHYPEN’s latest mini album “THE SIN : VANISH” held onto its spot at No. 1 in its 12th week on Billboard’s World Albums chart, while the group’s 2024 album “ROMANCE : UNTOLD” climbed back up to No. 21 in its 91st week on the chart.

BTS’s 2022 anthology album “Proof” rounded out its 200th week on the chart at No. 3, while their 2020 Japanese album “Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~” maintained its position at No. 9 in its 23rd week.

Stray Kids landed an impressive total of five entries on this week’s World Albums chart. “DO IT” held steady at No. 4 in its 20th week on the chart, followed by “KARMA” at No. 14 (in its 33rd week), “ATE” at No. 14 (in its 90th week), and “★★★★★ (5-STAR)” at No. 23 (in its 80th week). Meanwhile, “合 (HOP)” re-entered the chart at No. 25, marking its 67th week on the chart.

CORTIS’s debut EP “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES” rose to No. 6 in its 31st week on the chart, while P1Harmony’s “UNIQUE” came in at No. 7 in its fourth week.

ATEEZ’s latest mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4” took No. 12 in its ninth week on the chart,  with NewJeans’ “Get Up” ranking No. 17 in its 135th week.

Finally, T.O.P’s first full-length solo album “ANOTHER DIMENSION” debuted at No. 20 on this week’s chart.

Congratulations to all of the artists!

Mark your calendars for aespa’s return!

On April 20 at midnight KST, aespa officially announced the date and details of their highly-anticipated comeback next month...]]>

Mark your calendars for aespa’s return!

On April 20 at midnight KST, aespa officially announced the date and details of their highly-anticipated comeback next month.

The group will be returning with their second full-length album “LEMONADE” on May 29 at 1 p.m. KST.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Tame Impala’s remix of “Dracula” is on the rise!

After becoming both Jennie and Tame Impala’s first song ever to enter the top 20 of Billboar...]]>

BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Tame Impala’s remix of “Dracula” is on the rise!

After becoming both Jennie and Tame Impala’s first song ever to enter the top 20 of Billboard’s Hot 100 last week, “Dracula” continued its ascent up the Billboard charts this week.

On the Hot 100, which ranks the most popular songs in the United States, “Dracula” climbed to a new peak of No. 17, marking a new personal record for both Jennie and Tame Impala.

“Dracula” also soared to new peaks on both of Billboard’s global charts, rising to No. 2 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart and No. 3 on the Global 200.

Additionally, “Dracula” broke into the top 10 of both Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart and Streaming Songs chart for the first time this week. The song jumped to No. 9 in its second week on the Digital Song Sales chart, meaning it was the ninth best-selling song of the week in the United States, and it rose to No. 10 on the Streaming Songs chart, meaning it was the 10th most-streamed song of the week.

On Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart, which measures weekly plays on mainstream Top 40 radio stations across the United States, “Dracula” hit a new peak of No. 24.

Meanwhile, “Dracula” debuted on Billboard’s Radio Songs chart, which measures weekly plays on U.S. radio stations across all genres, at No. 49.

Congratulations to both Jennie and Tame Impala!

I.O.I has kicked off the countdown to their long-awaited return!

On April 20 at midnight KST, the “Produce 101” girl group unveiled their first teaser for their upc...]]>

I.O.I has kicked off the countdown to their long-awaited return!

On April 20 at midnight KST, the “Produce 101” girl group unveiled their first teaser for their upcoming comeback in May.

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of their debut, I.O.I will be reuniting to release their third mini album “I.O.I : LOOP” next month, followed by a special concert tour.

The newly released teaser image for “I.O.I : LOOP” declares, “It was never over,” in addition to featuring the names of the nine members that will be participating in the upcoming comeback: Jeon Somi, Kim Se Jeong, Choi Yoojung, Chungha, Kim So Hye, Jung Chaeyeon, Kim Doyeon, Lim Nayoung, and Yeonjung.

Stay tuned for a comeback date announcement!

BTS has won their first music show trophy for their B-side “2.0”!

On the April 19 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were BTS’s “2.0,” IVE’...]]>

BTS has won their first music show trophy for their B-side “2.0”!

On the April 19 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were BTS’s “2.0,” IVE’s “BANG BANG,” and Hearts2Hearts’ “RUDE!” BTS ultimately took the win with a total of 4,701 points.

Performers on today’s show included TXT, SANTOS BRAVOS, KickFlip, KISS OF LIFE, WJSN’s Dayoung, MODYSSEY, KEYVITUP, AMPERS&ONE, RESCENE, ifeye, ALL’N, hrtz.wav, RED OOPART, BE BOYS, 1000°, and cosmosy.

TXT – “Stick With You”

SANTOS BRAVOS – “VELOCIDADE”

KickFlip – “Eye-Poppin’”

KISS OF LIFE – “Who is she”

WJSN’s Dayoung – “What’s a girl to do”

MODYSSEY – “HOOK”

KEYVITUP – “KEYVITUP”

AMPERS&ONE – “GOD”

RESCENE – “Runaway”

ifeye – “Hazy (Daisy)”

ALL’N – “We Up”

hrtz.wav – “NINETEEN”

RED OOPART – “far away”

BE BOYS – “SLAM DUNK”

1000° – “FIX IT”

cosmosy – “Silence ~ body & soul ~”

MBC’s “Perfect Crown” has shared a new behind-the-scenes video for episode 3!

Behind the scenes, IU and Byeon Woo Seok pay special attention to detail while rehears...]]>

MBC’s “Perfect Crown” has shared a new behind-the-scenes video for episode 3!

Behind the scenes, IU and Byeon Woo Seok pay special attention to detail while rehearsing, working with the director to perfect the takes. In one scene, while struggling to fight over the blankets, the two burst out laughing as Byeon Woo Seok yells, “Stay still!” IU remarks, “You have to say it confidently,” but Byeon Woo Seok replies, “It’s because I suddenly said it in such a modern tone.” The two still struggle to not laugh in the following takes.

In another scene where Byeon Woo Seok has to carry IU, he jokes about pretending to have a hard time. Although planning to quickly finish the scene, he can’t help but burst into laughter after IU makes a fainting noise. Later, IU playfully teases Byeon Woo Seok for his shaking arms. In the interview that follows, Byeon Woo Seok explains, “She’s so light, there was nothing to prop up.”

“Perfect Crown” airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 p.m. KST.

Red Velvet’s Kim Ye Rim (Yeri) and Kang Sang Jun’s upcoming drama “Azure Spring” has unveiled a new teaser!

Based on the webtoon of the same name, “Azure Spring” is...]]>

Red Velvet’s Kim Ye Rim (Yeri) and Kang Sang Jun’s upcoming drama “Azure Spring” has unveiled a new teaser!

Based on the webtoon of the same name, “Azure Spring” is a healing youth drama that follows Seo Anna (Kim Ye Rim), who has come to a standstill out of fear of the future, and Yoon Deok Hyun, who remains trapped in the past and unable to move forward. As they live as a haenyeo (female diver) and haenam (male diver), the two gradually grow through one another.

The newly released teaser begins with Seo Anna who comes back to her hometown after being fired from her part-time job at a swimming pool despite dreams of becoming a professional swimmer.

However, an unexpected cohabitation begins when she returns to her hometown and meets Yoon Deok Hyun. He comforts Seo Anna, “There are plenty of people in the world who can’t swim. Is your life ruined just because you can’t swim?”

Eventually, Seo Anna resolves to become a haenyeo, learning how to dive and gather seafood underwater from Yoon Deok Hyun. Seo Anna narrates, “Life is unpredictable, but that’s okay. Our today is azure spring.”

“Azure Spring” is set to premiere on May 11 at 11 p.m. KST via MBN Plus.

tvN’s “Mad Concrete Dreams” is nearing its grand finale!

“Mad Concrete Dreams” is a thriller drama starring Ha Jung Woo as Ki Su Jong, a struggling landlord who get...]]>

tvN’s “Mad Concrete Dreams” is nearing its grand finale!

“Mad Concrete Dreams” is a thriller drama starring Ha Jung Woo as Ki Su Jong, a struggling landlord who gets caught up in crime to protect his family and property. Despite achieving the coveted status of a landlord, mounting debts lead him to become entangled in a staged kidnapping. However, the plan spirals out of control as the fake kidnapping turns dangerously real.

Spoiler

Ahead of the final episode, the drama unveiled three final points to keep an eye on.

1. Yo Na’s new target: Will Kim Seon be able to survive?

After learning the truth of her younger brother Kim Gyun’s (Kim Nam Gil) passing, Kim Seon (Lim Soo Jung) resolved to divorce her husband Ki Su Jong.

In the case of divorce, a share of Seyoon Building will go to Kim Seon, causing problems to the redevelopment business. Thus, Kim Seon has become Yo Na’s (Shim Eun Kyung) next target in an attempt to speed up the redevelopment plans. Having already tried to kill Jeon Yi Gyeong (Krystal), tensions are rising for Yo Na’s next steps.

2. Will Ki Su Jong choose his family or the building

After Kim Seon expressed her wishes to get a divorce, Ki Su Jong is left to make a choice between his family and the building. However, with redevelopment so close, Ki Su Jong feels torn to have to give up a golden opportunity.

As the teaser for the final episode depicted Ki Su Jong asking Yo Na, “Can you kill my wife?” viewers are curious to find out what he is thinking, especially as his initial reasons for wanting to keep the building was for the sake of his family.

3. Who will survive in the end?

Through kidnapping, confinement, murder cases, and more, various individuals have been hurt and killed over the building. Ki Su Jong and Kim Seon can no longer be innocent parents to their daughter Ki Da Rae (Park Seo Kyung), while Jeon Yi Gyeong is in despair after losing her mother and husband.

With their livelihood collapsing, Yo Na will continue to push for redevelopment, making viewers wonder who will survive in the aftermath and who will come out victorious in the redevelopment battle.

Not to mention, the final episode of “Mad Concrete Dreams” has previewed a special appearance from Ju Ji Hoon, who will appear in front of Ki Su Jong as a mysterious figure, raising anticipation for what role he will play in the final battle.

The final episode of “Mad Concrete Dreams” will air on April 19 at 9:10 p.m. KST.

tvN’s “Filing for Love” has unveiled a new teaser of the first episode!

“Filing for Love” is a romantic comedy that tells the story of Noh Ki Joon (Gong Myoung), th...]]>

tvN’s “Filing for Love” has unveiled a new teaser of the first episode!

“Filing for Love” is a romantic comedy that tells the story of Noh Ki Joon (Gong Myoung), the ace of a major corporation’s audit department, who is suddenly demoted to the team that handles internal misconduct. As a result, he winds up getting entangled with Joo In Ah (Shin Hae Sun), a tough and eccentric team leader who is hiding a secret.

The newly released preview for episode 1 begins with the confident entrance of Noh Ki Joon, the ace of Audit Team 1 rumored to get a special promotion. However, as Joo In Ah comments, “Let’s adjust his position a bit,” Noh Ki Joon’s life turns around, being sent to Audit Team 3 which is in charge of internal misconduct.

Noh Ki Joon asks, “You want me to be in charge of affairs?” and back home, he screams, “Why?” in despair. He continues to wonder, “Why does the audit office have to deal with that? It’s lacking class,” as he runs out of the office dry heaving and nearly explodes with anger after receiving incredulous tip-off calls. Noh Ki Joon’s new position at the office after Joo In Ah enters his life raises questions about how he will adjust to his new tasks at work.

TV Chosun’s “Doctor Shin” has shared a glimpse of the tense dynamic between Jung E Chan and Joo Se Bin on its next episode!

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TV Chosun’s “Doctor Shin” has shared a glimpse of the tense dynamic between Jung E Chan and Joo Se Bin on its next episode!

“Doctor Shin” is a medical thriller about a brilliant doctor who pushes medicine beyond limits once considered the domain of God.

Spoilers

Previously on “Doctor Shin,” Shin Joo Shin (Jung E Chan) learned that the object of Geum Ba Ra (Joo Se Bin)’s affections was none other than his friend Ha Yong Joong (An Woo Yeon). Meanwhile, Geum Ba Ra, who had been happy after spending the night with Ha Yong Joong, was seen preparing to leave the country.

The latest episode of the drama ended on a shocking cliffhanger, with Shin Joo Shin attempting to save Geum Ba Ra’s life through respiratory resuscitation when she suddenly suffered respiratory distress after hearing Ha Yong Joong’s name.

In newly released stills from the drama’s upcoming episode, Shin Joo Shin and Geum Ba Ra sit down for a meal that hints at a shift in their relationship. In contrast to his indifferent and unemotional demeanor from before, Shin Joo Shin is visibly worried about Geum Ba Ra, who appears impassive and detached while speaking to him. The gap between Shin Joo Shin’s open concern and Geum Ba Ra’s emotionally dry vibe raises the question of where their conversation will lead.

It also remains to be seen why Geum Ba Ra, who has feelings for Ha Yong Joong, is with Shin Joo Shin at his home.

The “Doctor Shin” production team commented, “After spending a night with Ha Yong Joong, the object of her unrequited love, Geum Ba Ra shocked [viewers] in Episode 11 by suddenly facing an extreme crisis.”

They went on to tease, “To find out what becomes of the relationship between Shin Joo Shin and Geum Ba Ra, who are heading for a major catastrophe, please look forward to Episode 12.”

The next episode of “Doctor Shin” will air on April 19 at 10:30 p.m. KST.

Billlie’s Moon Sua has shared a heartfelt message for her late brother Moonbin.

On April 19, the third anniversary of ASTRO’s Moonbin’s passing, Moon Sua paid tribu...]]>

Billlie’s Moon Sua has shared a heartfelt message for her late brother Moonbin.

On April 19, the third anniversary of ASTRO’s Moonbin’s passing, Moon Sua paid tribute to her brother with an emotional cover and a touching post on Instagram.

In addition to releasing a cover of Christopher’s “Moments,” a song that Moonbin particularly liked, Moon Sua posted the following message:

Brother, it’s been a long time.

You’re curious which song I brought this time, right? After pondering it, I wanted to choose a song that also had memories of you.

Because you liked this song.
Reading the lyrics, they were so great.
It’s like they were exactly the words I wanted to say.
I hope that my sincere feelings reach you.

The weather has gotten much warmer.
I’m in the middle of working hard to prepare for a comeback, and it’s our first full-length album!
I feel like if you see it, you’ll give me a lot of feedback.
I’m going to work hard while thinking that you’re watching.
If we meet, praise me, okay?

I miss you a lot. I love you.

If you would like to talk to someone, please don’t hesitate to seek help and reach out. Click here for a list of international hotlines that you can call, and if you can’t find your country listed, please call your local emergency number.

KISS OF LIFE’s Haneul will be rescheduling some of her upcoming activities due to her health.

On April 19, S2 Entertainment announced that Haneul had recently devel...]]>

KISS OF LIFE’s Haneul will be rescheduling some of her upcoming activities due to her health.

On April 19, S2 Entertainment announced that Haneul had recently developed a sore throat and cold symptoms. Although her symptoms are said to be “gradually improving,” the agency stated that she would be rescheduling a couple of her upcoming fan signing events in order to make a speedier recovery.

The agency’s full statement is as follows:

Hello. This is S2 Entertainment.

On April 15, due to a sore throat and cold symptoms, our artist Haneul visited the hospital after returning to the country. Although her symptoms have been gradually improving up until now, we have unavoidably had to adjust some of her scheduled fan signing events for the sake of a speedier recovery.

The Apple Music video call fan signing event that was scheduled to take place this evening and the Makestar video call fan signing event that was scheduled to take place on April 21 will both be rescheduled. The in-person fan signing event scheduled for today will proceed without any changes.

Each retailer will inform the winners directly of the new schedules [for the fan signing events].

We apologize for having to convey this sudden news, and we would like to let you know that it was an unavoidable decision made for the sake of the artist’s speedy recovery.

Thank you.

Get well soon, Haneul!