TWICE‘s Dahyun recently starred in the Korean remake for popular Taiwanese movie, You Are The Apple Of My Eye. She starred opposite B1A4‘s Jinyoung in the coming-of-age romance. The movie aired on February 21, 2025, where it was an immediate hit. Clips were uploaded online as well, where people got a taster of her acting. […]
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Absolutely Slammed For Acting Skills In “Newtopia”
BLACKPINK‘s Jisoo recently starred in Newtopia alongside Park Jung Min. About a couple who decides to get back together after a zombie apocalypse, the star is taking on new challenges. Many fans of Jisoo absolutely love getting to see her in a drama that is the perfect blend of comedy, drama, action, and romance. They […]
BLACKPINK Jisoo’s “Zom-Com” K-Drama Kicks Off Record-Breaking Strong Amid Mixed Reactions To Her Acting
BLACKPINK Jisoo‘s Coupang Play K-Drama, Newtopia, finally premiered amid high anticipation, and right off the bat, the “zom-com” (zombie comedy) series has already broken a record! BLACKPINK’s Jisoo for “Newtopia” | Ilyo Shinmun Since its premiere of the first two episodes on February 7, 2025 (KST), Newtopia has set a new record for the highest number of […]
“Newtopia” Director Admits He Was “Worried” About BLACKPINK Jisoo’s Acting
The director of BLACKPINK Jisoo‘s upcoming K-Drama, Newtopia, recently talked about her performance as an actor in the show. Jisoo | @sooyaaa__/Instagram On February 3, KST, Yoon Sung Hyun, the director of Newtopia, attended a press conference for the show and talked at length about his experiences while making it. Yoon Sung Hyun During the press […]
Popular Star Shocks With Hints At Acting Comeback Soon After Childbirth
Rising actress Gong Min Jung has captured public attention once again, this time by sharing her joyful journey of motherhood while simultaneously teasing her return to the entertainment industry. Just weeks after welcoming her newborn, the star is already signaling her professional comeback. | @greengreen_j/Instagram The actress, who recently married actor Jang Jae Ho, surprised […]
TWICE Jihyo’s Younger Sister Makes Shocking Acting Debut In GL Drama
TWICE Jihyo‘s younger sister Lee Ha Eum has shocked netizens after her acting debut is revealed to be a GL (girls love) series. TWICE’s Jihyo and her sister Ha Eum | @_zyozyo/Instagram Ha Eum isn’t a stranger to netizens and along with Jihyo sharing photos and stories about her younger sister, she even appeared on […]
Controversial Actor Ji Soo Hints At His Return To Acting After Bullying Controversy
Actor Ji Soo, who had put his career on pause four years ago due to school bullying controversies, has hinted that he will be making a return to the industry soon. Ji Soo | @actor_jisoo/Instagram On August 24, KST, Ji Soo uploaded a vlog titled “The End of Tunnel” on his YouTube channel, Jisoo Road. […]
LE SSERAFIM Fans Ridiculed For “Acting Up” Regarding NewJeans Fans’ Protests Against HYBE
While fans of LE SSERAFIM have been highly critical of NewJeans fans, the Korean public has instead called out FEARNOTs for “acting up.” No, but in the first place, the protest was against the company as the company was basically trying to kill off the group, and that’s why they are sending the wreaths. So […]
SEVENTEEN’s Vernon Spotted Filming For His Alleged Acting Debut
SEVENTEEN‘s Vernon will soon make acting debut?! SEVENTEEN’s Vernon On May 14, a clip of Vernon captured on a shooting site went viral on social media. It triggered netizens’ speculations as they attempted to confirm what he was working on. Many hope he is currently filming what will become his official acting debut. One rumor […]
Infamous Kim Sae Ron Will Return To Acting Following Her Drunk-Driving And Kim Soo Hyun Scandals
Kim Sae Ron, whose career was halted due to a drunk-driving accident, is set to return to the stage. As reported by OSEN on April 17, Kim will appear in the theatrical production Dongchimi, marking her first professional endeavor after a lengthy hiatus for personal reflection. On May 18, 2022, Kim was involved in a serious […]
“Ridiculously Miscast” — Lead Actress Faces Criticism For Her “Cringe” Acting In New Netflix Series
Recently, Netflix’s latest adaptation of a series titled 3 Body Problem, was added to the site’s catalog on March 21. | Netflix The series is based on the Chinese novel The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin, the first of a trilogy about Earth encountering an alien civilization. In 2023, the book was adapted into a series in […]
Lead Actress Faces Harsh Criticism For Her “Bad” And “Stale” Acting In K-Drama “The Impossible Heir”
One of the newest K-Dramas gaining attention right now is The Impossible Heir. Lee Jae Wook and Lee Jun Young | Disney+ While fans were excited about the drama, the female lead actress is gaining a lot of criticism about her acting, and it’s Hong Su Zu. Hong Zu Su in “The Impossible Heir” | Disney+ […]
BLACKPINK’s Lisa To Make Her Acting Debut In HBO’s “The White Lotus”
BLACKPINK‘s Lisa will be making her acting debut in Season Three of HBO‘s The White Lotus. According to an exclusive report from Variety, Lisa will be making her acting debut with a role in Season Three of The White Lotus. She will be credited under her given name, Lalisa Manobal. Filming and production for the […]
TvN K-Drama Hits All-Time High Viewer Rating Amid “Terrible Acting” Backlash
TvN’s ongoing K-Drama Marry My Husband is rising in popularity with each new episode. | Rotten Tomatoes The show was highly-anticipated ever since its teasers dropped, thanks to the popularity of the Webtoon it is adapted from. However, the show faced quite a few roadblocks along the way, with controversies related to the lead actress, Park […]
The Unexpected Instructions Lee Sung Kyung Received After Landing Her Debut Acting Role
Actress Lee Sung Kyung was the most recent guest on BTS Suga‘s popular talk show Suchwita, and during the episode, they revealed the details behind their unexpected friendship and how Lee Sung Kyung went from having dreams of being a pianist to becoming a popular actress. Lee Sung Kyung (left) and BTS’s Suga (right) | […]
Why ARMYs Are “Demanding” A Change In BTS V’s Acting Career
BTS member V recently delivered an impressive acting performance as the male lead in IU’s new music video for “Love Wins All.” While ARMYs highly praised the project, they couldn’t help wishing that V’s next acting gig would be something different for one simple reason. V and IU on set of “Love Wins All” | […]
BTS’s V Shows Off His Acting Skills In Compose Coffee Commercial
Though he’s currently serving in the military, BTS‘s V is still booked and busy! Your browser does not support video. Recently, V starred alongside IU in her new music video for “Love Wins All” and amazed fans with his acting skills. However, that isn’t the only acting gig he’s picked up recently! Your browser does […]
5th-Gen Male Idol’s Voice Acting Gets Brutal Reviews From Korean Moviegoers
DreamWorks‘ animated movie Trolls Band Together was released in South Korea on December 20. “Trolls Band Together” | DreamWorks The dubbed version features K-Pop idols Red Velvet‘s Wendy and RIIZE‘s Eunseok for the voices of lead characters, Poppy and Branch. Following the release, though, the voice acting has since received some brutal reviews from Korean moviegoers. RIIZE’s Eunseok with his Troll, […]
Korean Netizens React To Recent Criticism On Cha Eunwoo And Song Kang’s Acting Skills
Korean entertainment has recently been abuzz with discussions regarding the acting skills of two of its most prominent actors, Cha Eunwoo and Song Kang. Following a spate of criticism from various quarters, including the media, the focus has shifted to how Korean netizens, often known for their outspoken and passionate opinions, have reacted to this […]
Park Eun Bin’s Acting In K-Drama “Castaway Diva” Sparks Mixed Reactions
TvN‘s new K-Drama Castaway Diva is receiving mixed reactions. Castaway Diva is an ongoing romantic-comedy starring actress Park Eun Bin as Seo Mok Ha along with Chae Jong Hyeop as Kang B Geol/Jung Ki Ho and VIXX‘s N (also known as Cha Hak Yeon) as Kang Woo Hak/Jung Chae Ho. Fifteen years after being stranded on a remote island, […]
“Your Delulu Is Trulu” — Acting “Delusional” Over K-Pop Idols Actually Improves Life, According To Science
As with any form of fandom, the ideas of “celebrity worship” have often been looked at negatively. K-Pop fandoms, set up to foster the bond between idols and fans, often have been subjected to talk of parasocial relationships. Parasocial relationships are relationships where a person feels much closer to another than they are. Usually, these […]
Fans Praise All Of The Impressive Acting Work That Former Wanna One Members Have Had
Since Wanna One disbanded in early 2019, each of the 11 members have gone on to have successful careers in different fields. While some returned to their previous K-Pop groups or established their own solo careers, others have focused more on acting, or at least have done some acting work alongside their music careers. Wanna One […]
BLACKPINK’s Jennie To Make Her Acting Debut Under “Jennie Ruby Jane”— Here’s What We Know About The Meaning Behind Her Name
Last month, it was officially confirmed that BLACKPINK‘s Jennie would be making her acting debut in the upcoming HBO series The Idol after it had been previously reported she was offered a role. A still of Jennie from a teaser for “The Idol” | @jeninikim16/Twitter The series is co-created by Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd, Euphoria‘s Sam Levinson, and Reza Fahim. The […]
Actor Song Joong Ki’s Experience During His First Major Acting Role Showcases The Harsh Reality Of The K-Drama Industry
When it comes to some of the most-known and well-loved actors in Korea, one person who is always on that list is Song Joong Ki. Not only has he wowed fans in K-Dramas such as Vincenzo and Descendants of the Sun… Song Joong Ki in “Vincenzo” | tvN But his kind personality has also been shared by […]