The February 19 episode of tvN‘s You Quiz on the Block featured actress Cha Joo Young discussing her hit Netflix series The Glory, but eagle-eyed fans noticed a telling detail: Park Sung Hoon — who portrayed the memorable villain Jeon Jae Joon — was conspicuously absent from the cast montage. | Sports Chosun During her appearance, […]
“Single’s Inferno 4” Bae Ji Yeon’s Controversial Choice For Her “End Game” Sparks Debate On Overall Final Picks
Single’s Inferno 4 star Bae Ji Yeon‘s final decision when choosing her final couple sparks a debate about the overall decision-making. Bae Ji Yeon | Netflix On February 11, the finale of Single’s Inferno came out, and the final couples were revealed. “Single’s Inferno 4” Finale: A Look At All The Final “End Game” Couples Netizens were […]
Lee Jung Jae Breaks Silence On “Squid Game 2” Backlash
Korean star Lee Jung Jae has finally addressed the mixed reactions to the second season of Netflix’s global phenomenon Squid Game, acknowledging the range of opinions while offering insight into the production decisions that shaped the show’s release. Specifically, Lee revealed a lot about the controversial decision regarding the second season’s ending. | Netflix The […]
“Squid Game 2” Star Lee Joo Sil Tragically Passes Away
Veteran actress Lee Joo Sil has tragically passed away after battling stomach cancer. She was 80 years old. | Ilsamgong Culture Lee Joo Sil took her last breath on February 2 at 10:20 AM while receiving treatment for her illness. Her funeral will be held at Shinchon Severance Hospital, with visitation open from February 3. […]
5 Easily Missed “Squid Game” Set Details Revealed By The Show’s Art Director
The set for Squid Game was so intricately designed, even if you watched the show meticulously, it would be difficult to catch every single detail. Luckily for viewers, the show’s art director (Chae Kyoung Sun) revealed five of the most meaningful details you may have missed. Chae Kyoung Sun says she cried after reading the script for […]
Interview Seemingly Exposes “Squid Game” Cast Can’t Mention T.O.P — Sparks Fury
A recent interview with a Squid Game cast member sparked anger about the treatment of T.O.P, who plays Thanos. T.O.P as Thanos | Netflix Yet, when the show aired, netizens noticed the difference in reactions to the star between Korean and international media outlets, with many believing Korean outlets were either being negative or “ignoring” his role […]
T.O.P Had To Do Something He Has Never Done Before For His “Cringey” Scene In “Squid Game”
A whole month after the celebrated premiere of the second season of Netflix‘s blockbuster K-Drama Squid Game, former BIGBANG member-turned-actor T.O.P (going by Choi Seung Hyun for his acting career) walked the viewers through his character Thanos’s most memorable scenes. Former BIGBANG member-turned-actor T.O.P | Netflix While T.O.P has reacted to the global attention that the show […]
“Squid Game” Actress Jo Yuri Transforms For New Photoshoot
“Squid Game” actress Jo Yuri stuns on the cover of WKorea magazine for Gucci. | @zo__glasss/Instagram In the new photoshoot, she shows off a charismatic and cool side of herself! | WKorea | WKorea | WKorea | WKorea Repping her Squid Game number “222” on her nails and water bottle, the shoot is full of […]
Im Siwan’s “Squid Game 2” Photoshoot Becomes A Hot Topic — For All The Wrong Reasons
Actor Im Siwan‘s latest photoshoot is becoming a hot topic, but not for the right reasons. Actor Im Siwan | @yim_siwang/Instagram The star recently made waves as he starred in Squid Game 2. Like the rest of the main cast, Im Siwan did a special editorial for W Magazine, but it’s gaining attention for all the wrong […]
Rapper Posts Unexpected Videos After Being Mentioned In “Squid Game” Director’s Interview
After the second season of Squid Game premiered and former BIGBANG member T.O.P‘s portrayal of the rapper character Thanos was hotly debated, the Netflix blockbuster’s director, Hwang Dong Hyuk, mentioned in an interview that he had considered other people for the role. Former BIGBANG member T.O.P as Thanos in “Squid Game.” | Netflix In the interview on […]
“Squid Game 2” Cast Photo Sparks Backlash For Actors’ Personal Controversies Amid T.O.P’s Absence
Squid Game 2 is set to be released, but the lineup at the press conference has sparked a backlash over the cast’s personal controversies. The “Squid Game 2” poster | Netflix Ahead of the show premiering, the cast of the new series made an appearance for a “World Premiere” event. [Video could not be displayed] […]
Popular BTS Mobile Game To Return A Year After Shutting Down
Last year, ARMYs faced heartbreak when one of their favorite mobile games shut down. BTS World discontinued its service at the end of December, becoming the second BTS-themed game to become discontinued following SuperStar BTS. #SuperStarBTS 서비스 종료자세한 내용은 게임 내 상세 페이지를 확인해주세요.#SuperStarBTS End of ServicePlease check the in-game notice for details. pic.twitter.com/ZRTuMTLOI9 — […]
The “Game of Thrones” Actress Who Adorably Struggled To Make The Korean Finger Heart
English actress Emilia Clarke went viral for the cutest reason! Emilia Clarke Emilia Clarke is a famous English actress, having starred in movies such as Me Before You (2016), Terminator Genisys (2015), and Last Christmas (2019). Still, her most famous role is Queen Daenerys Targaryen in HBO‘s Game of Thrones. Your browser does not support video. Daenerys Targaryen | […]
G-Dragon And “Squid Game 2”? BIGBANG Fans Spot An Intriguing New Detail
Three years after Squid Game became a global sensation, Lee Jung Jae is back as Seong Gi Hun to lead an all-star cast into the next round of deadly games. This action-packed horror-thriller promises twists, turns, and new villains, such as Player 230. Lee Jung Jae Player 230 is played by a former member of BIGBANG, T.O.P (Choi […]
Netizens Point Out A Concerning Issue With New Trailers For “Squid Game” Season 2
The highly-anticipated second season of Squid Game will air on December 26, 2024. The first season, released over three years ago, earned numerous accolades and awards from international awards shows. | Netflix Recently, another trailer for the season dropped, featuring actor Gong Yoo. The trailer shows the actor, who plays a salesman who recruits the […]
2nd-Gen Idol Gets Collected By Her Manager For Wilding At Baseball Game
If there’s one thing Girls’ Generation‘s Yuri knows how to do and how to do well, it’s having fun—especially at a baseball game. Girls’ Generation’s Yuri | @hanwhaeagles_soori/Instagram At the September 27 match for the “2024 Shinhan SOL BANK KBO League,” Yuri was spotted pitching in the Hanhwa Eagles’ orange uniform. For Yuri, though, the real fun […]
A Simple Phone Call With NCT Ends Up Becoming A Guessing Game Gone Wrong
On September 2, the last episode of NCT Doyoung and Haechan‘s season 1 of MUK2U was posted on their official YouTube channel. | @NCTsmtown/X For the last episode, they did not invite any guests and just spent time together reminiscing about the show and calling guests who came on season one. In particular, fans loved […]
“Squid Game” Grandpa Actor Appeals His 8-Month Sentence For Sexual Misconduct
Squid Game actor Oh Yeong Su, known for his role as Oh Il Nam—or the “Gganbu Grandpa,” has appealed his 8-month sentence for his sexual misconduct case. Actor Oh Yeong Su | News1 On August 29, 2024 (KST), the Suwon District Court held the first hearing of Oh Yeong Su’s appeal trial. In November 2022, Oh […]
New “Squid Game” Teaser Video Exposes Key Details About Season 2
A new teaser for the highly anticipated second season of Squid Game has been released, providing fans with a first look at what’s to come. | Netflix The teaser — shared on Netflix’s official platforms — offers some intriguing glimpses into the upcoming season, reigniting the excitement surrounding the series. | Netflix One of the […]
“Squid Game” Star Lee Jung Jae Facing Shocking Fraud Accusations
Renowned actor Lee Jung Jae — best known for his role in the global Netflix hit Squid Game — is currently under scrutiny as he faces serious fraud allegations. | News1 The Seoul Gangnam Police Station has confirmed that they are investigating a complaint filed against the actor and Park In Kyu, former CEO of […]
Korean Man Goes Viral For His Drunk “Mary Poppins” Antics At Baseball Game, Makes National News
A Korean man is being called the “Jamsil Mary Poppins” after running onto the field during a baseball game. On July 19, the Doosan Bears went up against the LG Twins in a baseball match at Jamsil Baseball Stadium. During the bottom of the 5th inning, the game paused momentarily when an older man suddenly ran […]
Aespa’s Karina May Just Be The Best Player In Korea…No, The World, In One Game
Aespa‘s Karina astounded fans when she reached the highest level possible in the mobile game Gardenscapes at the time. | @aespa_official/Instagram Gardenscapes is a mobile game in which the player is able to build, decorate, or restore their dream garden. The player must pass levels and earn ‘stars’ in order to complete their tasks. Karina took […]
TWICE Sana’s Beauty Throwing First Pitch At Baseball Game Awes Everyone
On April 27, TWICE‘s Sana attended the LG Twins vs. KIA Tigers baseball game at Jamsil Stadium, where she also had the honor of throwing the first pitch of the game. Wearing a cropped baseball jersey in support of the LG Twins, Sana was poised and stunning as she wound up for the pitch. It’s always interesting […]
“Get The Girls Out Of There!” — HYBE CEO Under Fire For Past Controversy In Sexualizing Female Game Characters
HYBE‘s CEO Park Ji Won was previously a part of Nexon Korea. He was the former COO before moving on to becoming the CEO of HYBE. Although he had much business success with Nexon, he also previously came under controversy with the game Sudden Attack 2. Park Ji Won joined Nexon Korea in 2003, and […]
Korean Video Game Slammed For “Disgusting” Oversexualization Of Women
The latest action-adventure video game, “Stellar Blade” — released this month by Shift Up and Sony Interactive Entertainment — has sparked significant controversy over its depiction of women, particularly its main character, Eve. Despite receiving generally positive feedback for its gameplay and story, the game faces backlash for what many see as an unnecessary sexualization of […]