According to reports on September 9, KST, a former idol has been indicted for falsifying medical records to evade mandatory military enlistment. Image used for illustrative purposes only “A,” a former idol in his 30s, was indicted without detention by the 3rd Criminal Division of the Changwon District Prosecutor Office on charges of violating the […]
“Hospital Playlist” Spin-Off Gets Postponed Amidst South Korea’s Real-Life Medical Crisis
According to reports on May 16, KST, CJ ENM has confirmed that the fate of tvN’s Resident Playbook is undecided as of now, hinting that its airing schedule might get pushed until next year. “Resident Playbook” poster | tvN Resident Playbook was originally included in the lineup of tvN shows set to be aired in […]
The 10-Year Old Japanese Girl Who “Revolutionized” A Medical Product That Everyone Uses
A 10-year old Japanese girl has done more than most people will do in their lives. Kotone Ugamochi is an elementary school student from the Ibaraki Prefecture. She won third place at the 2022 World Youth Invention Exhibition where she showed off her viral project. Kotone Ugamochi | Asahi It was a re-design of a […]
Medical Professionals Warn Against K-Pop Idols Advertising Alcohol, Koreans React
For ages, in the Korean entertainment business, it has been the trendiest of the trendiest stars scoring endorsements for HiteJinro and other alcohol brands. For actors and even K-Pop idols, becoming the face of Korea’s most beloved drinks—from beer to soju—has always been a sought-after deal. With the hottest K-Celebs promoting their drinks, these alcoholic brands […]