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On Dec 25, Jaejae posted two pictures she took of 2020 SBS Gayo Daejeon with a few emoticons on her Instagram story. What caused a stir is the emojis she used on the caption that reads ŌĆ£Great Songs You Listen to in Hiding.ŌĆØ This is also the feature name in the ŌĆ£Civilization ExpressŌĆØ that has gained much popularity. The emojis she used consist of eyes, a nose and a knife, which people say resemble an old Korean saying ŌĆ£oneŌĆÖs nose is cut off as soon as one closes oneŌĆÖs eyes (aka A bird steals bread from beneath the nose of the unwary)....

On Monday, YG Entertainment released an official statement regarding Jang Ki YongŌĆÖs enlistment. ŌĆ£After finishing shooting Now, We Are Breaking Up, Jang Ki Yong will join the army on August 23rd. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the location and time will not be revealed,ŌĆØ they wrote. They added, ŌĆ£Please wish him a safe return as he completes his duty fully and faithfully.ŌĆØ Jang is currently in the midst of filming the new SBS series Now, We Are Breaking Up with Song Hye Kyo....

In the latest broadcast of his talk show, the TV host made a joke comparing coronavirus variants to the boy band craze of the late 1990s. He began by saying, ŌĆ£These variants, all the different variants in the world right now, it reminds me of the boy bands in the late ŌĆÖ90s and early 2000s.ŌĆØ He continued, ŌĆ£You had the big ones like Backstreet Boys and NSYNC, and then that mutated into O-Town and 98 Degrees....

The drama got embroiled in various controversies in March of last year. Reading the showŌĆÖs outline, many pointed out that the series has used the name of a real-life historical figure without permission, that it mocked South KoreaŌĆÖs democracy movement, and that it romanticized members of South KoreaŌĆÖs Agency for National Security Planning from the period, who were known for corruption and illegal violence. Even after JTBC apologized for the controversies surrounding the female leadŌĆÖs name, many elements in the drama sparked heated debates on the Internet even after its premiere....

According to a legal insider on the 22nd, they had the first administrative hearing of Jung Il Hoon at the Seoul Central District Court this morning. The 22nd Criminal Division will conduct his hearing as the singer faced charges of violating the narcotics control act. And as a social service agent, Seoul Central District ProsecutorŌĆÖs Office is on the investigation after the police handed the case over to them. Seoul Central District Court will also have his trial....

┬Ā ŌĆśTime travelingŌĆÖ is no longer a foreign subject matter for Korean viewers. Multiple drama series with time as their theme have aired over the past few years. Amongst them, some have received positive reviews. As another time-traveling series, is JTBCŌĆÖs Sisyphus: The Myth meeting their fansŌĆÖ high expectations? ┬Ā The life of Han Tae Sul, CEO of Quantum & Time and genius engineer, changes completely starting from a plane crash....

ItŌĆÖs breathtakingly dark and drab. Just about when we had enough of its slow plot and constantly spawning crazy incidents, the story takes a new turn and becomes something incredibly compelling. Maybe this is why Somebody┬Āis receiving mixed reviews, as some say itŌĆÖs one of the most intriguing crime thrillers of this year, while others say that they canŌĆÖt stand the series even for five minutes. Kim Sum (played by Kang Hae Rim), who has AspergerŌĆÖs syndrome, has difficulty in understanding others....

This upcoming film is a ŌĆ£sentimental retroŌĆØ movie that starts with a letter that arrived by chance. The story revolves around Young Ho and So Hee, who became special in each otherŌĆÖs life. Today, Story of You and the Rain confirmed the release on April 28th and unveiled a moving poster. The moving poster shows the time of Young Ho (Kang Ha Neul), who seems to be waiting for someone....

According to media outlets, Kim Hee Sun is positively considering her appearance in the webtoon-adapted series Tomorrow. If she joins the project, the actress will turn into a charismatic grim reaper Goo Ryeon. Last year, Kim Hee Sun performed a spectacular double role in the show Alice. Tomorrow is a series adaptation from the webtoon of the same name. Like the original work, it will be a fantasy series that travels between reality and the afterlife....

Yesterday, Kim Hyun Joong appeared in Ask Us Anything Fortune Teller and opened up about the various controversies he has been embroiled in. Saying that he wonders if he can ever go back to his cheerful self, Kim added, ŌĆ£I am kicking myself every day. PeopleŌĆÖs criticism and sharp eyes pressure me. I can be myself in front of my families and close friends, but I cower when I see strangers because I feel like they are going to see me as a weirdo....

During the podcast, a fan asked whether her freckles gave her any hard time, to which she answered: ŌĆ£Nobody has talked about my freckles, so I have never really thought about that.ŌĆØ The star garnered much attention for speaking perfect English during one of her interviews. She said that her mom exposed her to English in as many ways as possible from when she was very young. She jokingly said,ŌĆØ When I was young, I had a hard time studying English....

According to SPOTVNEWS, Kim Myung Soo will join the Marine Corps Education and Training Corps in Pohang on February 22 and start his military service. Kim, who had always expressed his desire to serve in the marine corps, has recently passed the exam and received a notice of acceptance from the marine corps. Two days before his enlistment, Kim will hold an online fan meeting, ŌĆ£2021 Kim Myung Soo Untact Fan Meeting ŌĆō Remember UsŌĆØ, on the 20th....

In the latest episode of Miss Trot 2, Kim Sa Eun faced off Byul Sa Rang for the one-on-one match. Kim chose ŌĆ£Really Really Like YouŌĆØ for her performance, and Sungmin made a surprise appearance in the middle to support his wifeŌĆÖs stage. The two showed off their perfect chemistry and even shared a passionate kiss on stage, exciting viewers. However, the result was a letdown compared to the audiencesŌĆÖ hot reactions as masters unanimously selected Byul over Kim....

The Gangnam Police Station in Seoul is investigating Kim Sae Ron, who crashed into trees and a structure while driving in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, around 8AM KST and then fled the scene. SheŌĆÖs charged with violating the Road Traffic Act (drunk driving). After the crash, the actress attempted to flee the scene but was caught by the police after a citizen passing by at the time reported to the police. It is said that the crash was bad enough for parts of her vehicle to have fallen apart....

The agency shared the following on May 23rd: ŌĆ£Kim Sae Ron will take responsibility for the damages caused by the accident. The Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) and the star herself settled for Ā20 million won to repair the damage she caused.ŌĆØ The entertainment added, ŌĆ£Although we received an estimate from the KEPCO, the actual amount is currently being settled by the insurance company. We are compiling cases from not only the Korea Electric Power Corporation but also from those who have experienced damages regarding compensation....

KBS 2TVŌĆÖs new Mon-Tues series River Where the Moon Rises (written by Han Ji Hoon, directed by Yoon Sang Ho) will air its first episode on Feb. 15th. The drama illustrates the pure love between Princess Pyeonggang (played by Kim So Hyun) for whom Goguryeo was everything in her life, and General Ondal (Ji Soo). As a fusion of historical drama and an imagined romance drama, the show is drawing attention to the retelling of the famous Korean story of Princess Pyeonggang of Goguryeo and General Ondal....

Our Blues is a new Saturday-Sunday drama series coming to tvN on April 9th. It is expected to impress many drama fans with its star-studded cast and brilliant script written by Noh Hee Kyung. Director Kim Kyu Tae, who is known for his exceptional directing skills, will helm the upcoming series. Our Blues is an omnibus-style drama that tells the sweet and bitter life stories of the characters who are at different stages in life....

The clip had the couple asking and answering questions about marriage and relationships. Barbie Hsu started off by asking her husband how many tattoos she has on her body. Koo Jun Yup answered, ŌĆ£Nine.ŌĆØ But she commented, ŌĆ£You missed one. The one you drew for me. We agreed to have our wedding rings as tattoos and bought a tattoo machine. I had a burn scar on my thigh, and he drew a small person on top of it....

The 29th Buil Film Awards ceremony was held at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center on October 22. The awards ceremony was held without any audience to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Best Film award went to House of Hummingbird. ŌĆ£This award is likely to be the very last prize on the journey with House of Hummingbird. Two years ago, House of Hummingbird premiered in Busan, and two years later, I am standing here with the Best Film award,ŌĆØ said director Kim Bo Ra....

In an interview following the photoshoot, Lee Jin Wook shared how he decided to star in the drama. ŌĆ£Director Jang Young Woo and I had a casual gathering one day, and he mentioned a new project he was working on. I found the plot very intriguing,ŌĆØ said Lee Jin Wook. He continued, ŌĆ£ItŌĆÖs about a 600-year-old man and why he has been living such a long time. Reincarnation is a recurring theme in the story, and the drama touches upon serious but uncommon subject matters....