If you have a stressful job, would you want your kids to go into the same field? For newbie actor Lee Sung-chan's parents, who are veteran actors in South Korea themselves, the answer was initially no. Sung-chan was announced yesterday (Jan 25) as the first South Korean artiste contracted under Mediacorp's The Celebrity Agency (TCA). In an interview...
The remaining four members of K-pop supergroup BTS will begin their 18-month military service in South Korea this week, joining three others already serving, with fans pledging to wait until 2025 for them to perform as a group again. A group of fans braved rainy weather on Monday (Dec 11) to bid a temporary farewell to...
It's a known fact that some women have strange cravings during pregnancy. But staring at a handsome man's photos before bed? Not really heard of. South Korean comedian Hong Hyun-hee made the headlines after revealing her nightly prenatal routine in an episode of the reality show Omniscient Interfering View which aired on Saturday (Oct 7). The 41-year-old is married to...
A Blackpink member is confirmed to be dating. While fans were pondering whether Jennie and BTS' V or Lisa and LMVH heir Frederic Arnault are together, Blackpink's management YG Entertainment confirmed that it is Jisoo who is in a relationship. This morning (Aug 3), South Korean paparazzi-style media Dispatch reported that Jisoo, 28, is dating actor Ahn Bo-hyun. Dispatch discovered that Bo-hyun,...
In South Korean romcom King the Land, Lee Junho plays Goo Won, the heir to a luxury hotel conglomerate. His character’s wealth and handsome appearance has been very well received by female viewers. Riding on the popularity of the show, Junho recently interviewed “Goo Won” on his YouTube channel. Playing up the contrast, Junho dressed casually in denim but...
She may be the rom-com queen, but South Korean actress Park Min-young's new rumoured boyfriend seems to be anything but a K-drama hero. The 36-year-old is said to be dating a mysterious businessman, paparazzi-style media agency Dispatch reported today (Sept 28), saying they had been looking into him for two months. They revealed the man to be Kang Jong-hyun, describing him...
A little known K-pop CEO stole the limelight at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on Sept 2. South Korean Yulee Choi may not be a celebrity, but the dress she wore for her appearance at the glamorous event outshone the highly crafted looks of major stars such as festival jury president Julianne Moore and actress...
South Korean parent and teacher groups protested on Monday (Aug 1) against a plan to bring forward school enrolment by one year to age five, saying such young kids were intellectually unprepared and the change would increase difficulty in finding childcare. The Education Ministry said last week it would lower the age in stages, beginning as early as...
If you ever need something while you’re out and about, convenience stores are your best friend. They have (almost) everything; be it food, drinks, or even daily necessities. Malaysia has garnered quite a few convenience store brands over the years from MyNews, 7Eleven, Family Mart and CU. Well, we’re getting one more. Starting 2023, Korean convenience...
As the Hallyu’s popularity continues to grow, South Korean production company Next Entertainment World, known for releasing zombie flick Train to Busan is eyeing the BL genre to cater to new audiences. The company announces that four new BL dramas are currently in production and aims to have a global release later this year. Blueming Adapted from a webtoon, the...
