Sinkhole Breaks Box Office Records In Its Opening Week

Released on August 11th, the movie drew 147,116 moviegoers on its first day, setting a new opening night record for a film released in Korea this year. Significantly, the movie attracted more viewers on its opening night than the movies Escape from Mogadishu (126,672) and The MediumŌĆśs (129, 937) did, which came out on July 28th and 14th respectively. Therefore, Sinkhole became the film with the third-highest first-day gross among all films released this year, following F9, the latest installment in the Fast and Furious franchise, and Marvel StudiosŌĆÖ Black Widow....

November 27, 2022 · 1 min · 195 words · Carlos Hannah

Snl Returns To Korea Red Velvet S Wendy And Cha Chung Hwa Joins As The New Crew

Cha received great responses from viewers for her comedic acting in tvN hit series Mr. Queen. Since then, she has appeared on several variety shows, showing off her sense of humor. So, the expectations for her regular appearance on SNL Korea are already through the roof. In particular, WendyŌĆÖs appearance is all the more surprising. She has previously appeared on talk shows, but this is her first-ever regular appearance on a comedy program....

November 27, 2022 · 1 min · 187 words · Jean Rand

Squid Game On Youtube Eclipsed Game Of Thrones With 17 Billion Views

Especially, the fact that the show has reclaimed the top spot after being dethroned by Arcane has proved its global influence. On the same day, Squid Game also became the most viewed series on YouTube. The Netflix original has eclipsed Game of Thrones Āon the platform to earn 17 billion views, content analytics firm Vobile says. According to their new report, this astonishing number comes from numerous types of video content, including official trailers and clips from the series, fan recreations....

November 27, 2022 · 1 min · 196 words · Raymond Plaisance

Squid Game Star Lee Yoo Mi To Play The Lead Role In The New Film By Director Han Jae Yi

Recently, Lee Yoo Mi garnered global attention for her role as Ji Young in NetflixŌĆÖs hit series Squid Game. After the series was released, the number of her Instagram followers soared to 4.9 million, provoking her worldwide popularity. And on the 6th, OSEN reported that the actress was cast to play the lead in the new film We CanŌĆÖt Go to Heaven, But We Can Love (working title). It tells the story of the love and friendships of girls in the summer of 1999, the year that many believed would be the end of the world....

November 27, 2022 · 1 min · 197 words · Robert Johnson

Squid Game Star Park Hae Soo Shares What It Was Like To Play A Criminal Mastermind In Money Heist Korea Joint Economic Area

In an interview after the photoshoot, the star showed his excitement for his upcoming works, Money Heist: Korea ŌĆŌĆØ Joint Economic Area, Suriname and Ghost, by saying, ŌĆ£With the pandemic, all the movies and series I had shot were postponed from their initially proposed release date. However, now that the pandemic is over, many of those are releasing all at once. My peers and I have put our heart and soul into the upcoming work, so I cannot wait to see its edited version on Netflix....

November 27, 2022 · 2 min · 247 words · Alejandra Delarosa

Tale Of The Nine Tailed 1983 Cast Confirmed Lee Dong Wook Kim Bum Kim So Yeon And Ryu Kyung Soo

Lee Dong Wook returns as Lee Yeon. In the previous season, Lee Yeon saw a happy ending with his ŌĆ£forever first loveŌĆØ Nam Ji Ah. However, in the upcoming season, he gets swept up in an unexpected incident and summoned to the year 1938. The show will center around his struggle to return to his loved oneŌĆÖs side. ŌĆ£IŌĆÖm glad to be a part of Tale of the Nine-Tailed again,ŌĆØ the actor shared....

November 27, 2022 · 2 min · 391 words · Dora Wood

Weekly Up Down Heo Yi Jae Lee Hi S Controversial Remarks And More

┬Ā Heo Yi Jae Confesses that an Actor Demanded Sex Ā Heo Yi Jae was rarely spotted in recent years. On the 11th, she showed up on the YouTube channel ŌĆ£WayLandŌĆØ and caused a stir by exposing the abusive language and power of her co-star from her previous work. According to Heo, the actor not only used abusive language on the set but also demanded sex to look ŌĆ£more like lovers....

November 27, 2022 · 2 min · 299 words · Todd Jones

Actors From Love In The Moonlight Itaewon Class The Sound Of Magic Form New Friendships In Youth Mt

First, Kim Yoo Jung from the Love in the Moonlight team shared, вҖңItвҖҷs been a long time since we last met, but we hit it off like we met yesterday.вҖқ She then added, вҖңWe made new friends while having a blast playing games together, so you can look forward to seeing new and refreshing combinations of cast.вҖқ Park Bo Gum also raised expectations, saying, вҖңI want to invite the fans who loved the drama on a trip with fellow actors I havenвҖҷt seen in a long time....

November 27, 2022 · 2 min · 402 words · Diana Gleason

Astro Confirmed Their August Comeback

On Monday, Fantagio Music announced ASTROŌĆÖs comeback by releasing a coming soon poster through social media. The vibrant colors first catch the eyes. From orange walls to blue chairs and laid-out luggage, expectations for their new concept are already high. Above all, the fact that itŌĆÖs ASTROŌĆÖs comeback in about four months is drawing keen attention. The groupŌĆÖs 8th mini-album will be unveiled on August 2nd at 6 PM KST....

November 27, 2022 · 1 min · 187 words · Thelma Hanson

Billboard Writers Say Blackpink S No 1 Debut On The Billboard 200 Chart Is A Massive Deal

Describing the female group as the ŌĆ£top musical act in the U.S.,ŌĆØ Billboard reported that BLACKPINK broke the record and became the first K-pop female artist to top the U.S. BillboardŌĆÖs main album chart ŌĆśBillboard 200.ŌĆÖ Josh Glicksman, an assistant editor at Billboard Magazine, said, ŌĆ£ItŌĆÖs hard to understate the significance of the group scoring a No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 ŌĆö itŌĆÖs a loud-and-clear signal that BLACKPINKŌĆÖs stateside presence is rock-solid, and that wonŌĆÖt be changing anytime soon....

November 27, 2022 · 2 min · 374 words · Debra Budzynski

Bts Member Suga Tests Positive For Covid 19

According to multiple media outlets, the BTS member got diagnosed with COVID-19 on Friday, December 24th. Suga returned to South Korea on the 23rd after completing the BTS LA concert in the United States. Reports say he tested positive during his self-quarantine after taking the PCR test immediately upon his return to Korea. He is currently in good health, administering self-care at home in accordance with the guidelines of the healthcare authorities....

November 27, 2022 · 1 min · 74 words · Phillip Tyler

Bts Shares Message Of Hope For The Future Generation And Performs Permission To Dance At The Un

On the 20th, BTS appeared as a speaker on behalf of future generations at the Sustainable Development Goals Moment (SCG Moment). This is the third time that the group spoke at the UN, following 2018 and 202. Standing on the podium, the seven members spoke in Korean. Prior to attending the UN General Assembly, BTS collected the story of future generations by asking, ŌĆ£What were the past 2 yrs like for you, and whatŌĆÖs your world like today?...

November 27, 2022 · 2 min · 240 words · Annie Stagner

Dia S Chaeyeon Confirmed To Star Opposite Yook Sungjae In The New Webtoon Adapted Romance Series

Based on the webtoon of the same name, The Golden Spoon tells the story of a child who was born into a poor family. Soon, he gets his hands on a magical golden spoon that allows him to switch lives with his rich friend. The story asks the question of whether itŌĆÖs possible to exchange family for money and which choice would bring the most happiness. Chaeyeon will play the female lead Na Joo Hee, the daughter of a conglomerate family who is both just and honest....

November 27, 2022 · 2 min · 251 words · Quinton Goode

Dkz S Jaechan Shares What It Was Like Filming Romance Scenes With Park Seo Ham

The first screening of Semantic Error the Movie proved its popularity by having its tickets sold out within a minute of its release. Jaechan was unfortunately unable to attend the event due to a conflict in his schedule. However, in an interview with CINE 21, he shared what it was like having his new film screened at the event. He said, ŌĆ£I am so honored to have my debut film screened at the film festival....

November 27, 2022 · 2 min · 304 words · Earl Seid

Go Min Si Talks About Winning Awards With Youth Of May Working With Jun Ji Hyun And More

In an interview conducted afterward, Go Min Si showed her love for Youth of May, the drama that made headlines in 2021. ŌĆ£It was a romance drama that I wanted to do when I was still in my 20s. And it also dealt with a historical moment in the 1980s, so itŌĆÖs a project that I love so much,ŌĆØ she shared. The actress won two awards at the KBS Drama Awards with Youth of May....

November 27, 2022 · 2 min · 278 words · Christie Wright

Gong Yoo And Taylor Swift Reportedly Had A Lunch Date Together Last Week

It all started from a social media post written by a waiter in a New York City restaurant, claiming that she had seen Gong Yoo and Taylor Swift having lunch together. Although the post didnŌĆÖt have a credible reference in it, the rumor began to spread widely in Korean and American online communities. Meanwhile, Gong YooŌĆÖs agency was taken aback to hear the news. An official from Management SOOP shared, ŌĆ£The rumor is groundless and not true....

November 27, 2022 · 1 min · 103 words · Ashley Fulenwider

Hook Entertainment Apologizes To Lee Seung Gi But Denies The Allegation Of Unpaid Music Profits

On the 25th, Hook issued an official statement regarding the ongoing issues surrounding Lee Seung Gi. ŌĆ£WeŌĆÖd like to express our sincere apologies for the constant upsetting news and the ongoing problem with Lee Seung Gi, and we especially apologize to Lee Seung Gi who must be having a tough time because of it,ŌĆØ the company wrote. ŌĆ£We bow our heads and apologize to those who were hurt by CEO Kwon Jun YoungŌĆÖs inappropriate words and actions....

November 27, 2022 · 2 min · 257 words · Simon Sappington

Iu Finally Meets Her All Time Favorite Singers And K Pop Legend G O D

IU┬Ārevealed how she became a big fan of them. She said, ŌĆ£I fell in love with you guys while watching g.o. dŌĆÖs┬ĀBaby Nursery Diary┬Āand am still in love.ŌĆØ The groupŌĆÖs members responded, ŌĆ£I know that you came to our concert before. She is one of the most accomplished fans of ours. We are also a big fan of hers.ŌĆØ┬ĀWhen IU asked what song each member would choose to listen to if he were to come to their concert as an audience, the members chose ŌĆ£Road,ŌĆØ ŌĆ£An Ordinary Day,ŌĆØ ŌĆ£LiesŌĆØ and ŌĆ£One CandleŌĆØ while IU chose ŌĆ£0%....

November 27, 2022 · 2 min · 274 words · Rick Long

K Drama Review Somebody A Brutal Crime Thriller With A Bizarre Love Story

ItвҖҷs 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 SomebodyВ is receiving mixed reviews, as some say itвҖҷs one of the most intriguing crime thrillers of this year, while others say that they canвҖҷt stand the series even for five minutes.Kim Sum (played by Kang Hae Rim), who has AspergerвҖҷs syndrome, has difficulty in understanding others....

November 27, 2022 · 4 min · 642 words · Hazel Brecht

K Drama Review Nevertheless A Drama With An Attractive Sub Narrative

A hyper-realistic romance drama based on the original webtoon, Nevertheless, is a work that gave great anticipation even before its premiere. The beautiful casts looked just like the characters from the original work. Although the viewership ratings are dropping as of now, the series is garnering huge popularity among viewers and landed at NO.1 on the Netflix Top-10 list in South East Asia and Korea. The pairing of Han So Hee and Song Kang, who play the main characters Yoo Na Bi and Park Jae Eon, is eye-catching....

November 27, 2022 · 4 min · 828 words · Megan Richardson