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Son Ye-jin shows off live! Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin like to use one thing while their children are sleeping, "watching dramas + scrolling on their mobile phones" APRIL 16, 2024 19:55PM TVBS ENT TAIWAN Sun Yizhen attended the launch conference of Taiwan's beauty drinks this afternoon. ( Photo/Photo by Huang Chengshuo) South Korean actress Son Ye-jin came to Taiwan this afternoon (16) to attend the launch of beauty drinks, which was also her first visit to Treasure Island in 25 years since her debut. In addition to wanting to eat Xiaolongbao, she also revealed a lot of her married life. Unexpectedly, there is an extra member in the family now, and there is almost no "ME TIME". She can only take the time when the child sleeps to watch the drama. The troubles seem to be the same as that of ordinary mothers. Son Ye-jin said at the beginning, "This is my first visit to Taiwan. I'm really excited and throbbing! On the way to this place (the venue) after getting off the plane, I think the street scene is very similar to that of Seoul, and there is a sense of closeness. Today, what I am most looking forward to is to eat Xiaolongbao tonight!" Son Ye-jin gave birth to a son in November 2022 and did not return to the public until July 2023. However, when it comes to the change of her identity, she said frankly, "I have almost no time for myself now. Because I have formed a new family, I spend almost all my time with my family. In addition to the skin care time, I can only grasp the children's sleep and nap, which is very important for me to have my own time. Son Ye-jin also shared that she actually uses these trivial times to watch TV series that she usually doesn’t have time to watch, scroll on her phone or meditate. As for how to take care of her skin, she shared that the most important things are to wash your face and exercise. However, during the conversation, the host KEN was trying too hard to look at the goddess in front of her, so Son Ye-jin couldn't help but exclaim: "You look at me so carefully, it makes me feel a little burdened!" She couldn't help but laugh. She also talked about that she will definitely share the things she likes with everyone around her, including her family. As for whether her husband Hyun Bin also uses the beauty drinks at hand, she also admitted: "Yes!"

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Visit the filming location of ‘Crash Landing on You’ and eat Korean chicken 2024.04.21 [ASIA ECONOMY] A Korean tour package that includes a tour of the filming location of the drama 'Crash Landing on You' (Pocheon Hantan River Sky Bridge) and a taste of Korean chicken is being launched. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization announced on the 21st that they will support the development and promotion of seven types of tourism products for visiting Korea . These include ‘Meeting Korean Wave Content with Fascinating History and Culture’, ‘K- Dance: Tonight’s Main Character Is Me’, ‘Marry My Husband Drama Tour’, and ‘A Day in Pyeongchang with Samyang’. It is a package tour planned jointly by a domestic travel agency and a K- content company. We guide you to K- pop and K-drama attractions and provide special experience opportunities. This is a result that reflects the high interest in K- content. According to a survey of foreign tourists in the fourth quarter of last year, the biggest reason foreigners became interested in visiting Korea was 'after encountering Korean Wave content ( 31.9%).' However, many foreign visitors have had difficulty visiting K- content filming locations. Travel agencies were also unable to use Korean Wave stars or works due to content intellectual property ( IP ) issues. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has provided opportunities for cooperation, such as joint product development, through a contest. We encouraged the conclusion of business agreements between companies and supported initial costs for smooth IP use negotiations. It will also support a portion of future IP costs, product planning costs, and promotional costs. In order to quickly establish itself, various marketing projects are being carried out in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Park Jong-taek, Director of Tourism Policy at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said, “We will pursue this as a pilot project by reflecting the voices of the tourism industry,” and added, “We expect it to be a catalyst for developing new winter products.”

April Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced Apr 23, 2024 by E. Cha The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for film actors! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 50 popular movie stars, using big data collected from March 16 to April 16. Check out the top 30 for this month below! Son Suk Ku Ma Dong Seok Choi Min Sik Park Ji Hwan Lee Byung Hun Im Siwan Kim Hye Soo Song Joong Ki Lee Jung Jae Hyun Bin Jo Jung Suk Gong Hyo Jin Honey Lee Hwang Jung Min Han Hyo Joo Jung Ho Yeon Lee Dong Hwi Gong Yoo Kim Tae Ri Choi Sung Eun Kang Dong Won Go Yoon Jung Go Min Si Yoo Hae Jin Lee Yi Kyung Jo In Sung Jung Woo Sung Ra Mi Ran Park Bo Young Kim Da Mi SOOMPI >>> April-movie-star-brand-reputation-rankings-announced

*** I can't tell much from the 1st teaser of "Wonderland" since they're all holding their mobile phones, so it looks like a mobile phone ad. - hahaha - Actually, the first time I saw the video, I thought it was a new CF of Bogum. It doesn't seem very grabbing for a movie teaser. Well, I'm here for Park Bogum and Choi Woo Shik waiting for this movie. I hope it would be an interesting story because this movie has been delayed for years since its intended release.

*** Soon........ it's the time of Park Bogum to make his grand return on the Netflix produced K-movie "Wonderland". I can't tell much from the 1st teaser since they're all holding their mobile phones, so it looks like a mobile phone ad. - hahaha - Actually, the first time I saw the video, I thought it was a new CF of Bogum. It doesn't seem very grabbing for a movie teaser. Well, I'm here for Park Bogum and Choi Woo Shik waiting for this movie. I hope it would be an interesting story because this movie has been delayed for years since its intended release. Missing Bogum so much on the screen. I'm rooting for his success with the lining-up comeback projects he will have.

soohyun_k216 now has 17.1 Million followers on Instagram Actress Kim Jungnan instagram update with Kim Soo Hyun

<Crash Landing On You> autographed original poster. 🪂

(Posted on: Wednesday, April 2024) Deng Wei : Maison Maigiela Fragrance - Spokesperson

'Queen of Tears' spikes viewership with character-focus, short clips, comic flair By KTimes The hit drama "Queen of Tears" achieved a peak viewership rating of 21.6 percent on April 21, securing its position as tvN's second-highest-rated drama, trailing narrowly behind "Crash Landing on You" at 21.7 percent in 2020. With just two episodes remaining, it is on the brink of potentially eclipsing this record and could rival JTBC's "SKY Castle," which holds a record viewership of 23.7 percent in 2019. The comic melodrama has enthralled audiences with its unique character development as the male lead, Baek Hyun-woo (played by Kim Soo-hyun), is dubbed the "heartbreak prince." Unlike typical fairy-tale princes who simply add a touch of fantasy, Hyun-woo brings depth to his role. A brilliant lawyer, he engages himself in domestic life at his in-laws' home, frequently seen cooking in the kitchen during the family's ancestral rites. Although he initially confesses that he desires a divorce, Hyun-woo is ready to fight for his wife, Hong Hae-in (played by Kim Ji-won), breaking car windows with his bare fists to save her, if necessary. "Baek Hyun-woo is a subordinate character who can still be relied upon, and though he is in a weaker position, he remains steadfast," says Park Jin-kyu, a novelist and drama critic. "This nuanced variation of the typical wealthy man in romance dramas has maximized his appeal, making him a character that is both pitiable and thrilling to viewers." Short-form content strategy Despite its incredible success, "Queen of Tears" has faced criticism for its lapses in story continuity and verisimilitude. The tale, filled with coincidences, tells of Hyun-woo, who unknowingly saves Hae-in from drowning during their childhoods. The two later reunite in high school and eventually marry after recognizing each other as adults. Critics argue that this diminishes the story's plausibility. However, the drama's popularity may be linked to the current trend of short-form content. In an era where platforms like TikTok force audiences to consume quick, impactful videos, viewers have become more invested in characters rather than narratives. This shift toward character-driven, episodic storytelling aligns with the preferences of younger audiences who are accustomed to engaging in content that pops like kernels — often referred to as popcorn brain. "The way 'Queen of Tears' highlights its characters mirrors the punchy, hit-and-run strategy of short-form content, says Yun Seok-jin, a professor of Korean literature at Chungnam National University. "In the age of short-form, consumers show more interest in character-focused episodes than in a centralized, message-driven narrative structure, and this trend is evidently contributing to the drama's success." This trend is evident in the viewer demographics of "Queen of Tears." Interestingly, the drama scores a higher viewership rating among teenage boys (5.3 percent as of the April 14 broadcast) than in their twenties (4.3 percent) and thirties (4.9 percent). Given that older demographics typically dominate weekend drama ratings and teens are more engaged with YouTube, these figures are unconventional. Pop culture critic Kim Heon-sik interprets this as a targeted success, "Character-centric drama direction that can generate memes and clips has hit the preferences of teenage viewers precisely." As new generations emerge, the style of drama productions is evolving. "When monitoring real-time viewership ratings, it's noticeable that the ratings dip significantly when the focus shifts away from the main characters," a veteran drama writer said on condition of anonymity. "The attention span of viewers is becoming so short that in youth-centric trendy dramas, the narrative is heavily concentrated on the protagonists, and the editing is now styled more like YouTube content." Unique supporting characters and comic elements The supporting characters are as uniquely crafted as the leads. Yeong-song (played by Kim Young-min), who lives in Yongdu-ri picking berries and caring for his cognitively declining mother, invites Hong Hae-in's aunt Beom-ja (played by Kim Jeong-nan) to his home and engages in flirting over tea and madeleine treats. The image of a bachelor from the countryside serving madeleines as snacks adds a quirky touch. The drama's cliched storyline about "a husband's love for his terminally ill wife" diverges into unexpected territories through the distinctive characters. The creation of such vibrant characters is a specialty of Park Ji-eun, the writer behind "Queen of Tears." Known for her imaginative characters like the scholarly alien (Do Min-joon) in "My Love from the Star" and the quirky mermaid (Shim Cheong) in "The Legend of the Blue Sea," Park brings her experience as a variety show writer to fashion "Queen of Tears" like a show. She orchestrates scenes reminiscent of the real-life wedding venue of Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, who starred as a couple in her previous drama "Crash Landing on You" (2019-2020), and keeps the audience engaged with witty dialogue such as "Loyalty is like a coffee coupon. You don't know someone is a regular until all ten stamps are filled." The peak of KBS's comedy show, "Gag Concert," was helmed by producer Seo Soo-min, who contributed to the planning of "Queen of Tears." Park and Seo previously collaborated on the KBS drama "Producer" (2015). Their reunion in "Queen of Tears" demonstrates the synergy of character-driven storytelling, once again proving successful in engaging viewers. credit : Korea Times https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/398_373311.html

@tvn_drama Celebrating the 20% tvN viewer ratings milestone after 4 years! Here's an actor verification shot from Kim Soohyun! He caption it: Viewer ratings surpassing 20%! Wow! Thank you! Until the end, until the very end, Baek Hyunwoo. Fighting!! Kim Soohyun's IG

Visit the filming location of ‘Crash Landing on You’ and eat Korean chicken 2024.04.21 [ASIA ECONOMY] A Korean tour package that includes a tour of the filming location of the drama 'Crash Landing on You' (Pocheon Hantan River Sky Bridge) and a taste of Korean chicken is being launched. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization announced on the 21st that they will support the development and promotion of seven types of tourism products for visiting Korea . These include ‘Meeting Korean Wave Content with Fascinating History and Culture’, ‘K- Dance: Tonight’s Main Character Is Me’, ‘Marry My Husband Drama Tour’, and ‘A Day in Pyeongchang with Samyang’. It is a package tour planned jointly by a domestic travel agency and a K- content company. We guide you to K- pop and K-drama attractions and provide special experience opportunities. This is a result that reflects the high interest in K- content. According to a survey of foreign tourists in the fourth quarter of last year, the biggest reason foreigners became interested in visiting Korea was 'after encountering Korean Wave content ( 31.9%).' However, many foreign visitors have had difficulty visiting K- content filming locations. Travel agencies were also unable to use Korean Wave stars or works due to content intellectual property ( IP ) issues. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has provided opportunities for cooperation, such as joint product development, through a contest. We encouraged the conclusion of business agreements between companies and supported initial costs for smooth IP use negotiations. It will also support a portion of future IP costs, product planning costs, and promotional costs. In order to quickly establish itself, various marketing projects are being carried out in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Park Jong-taek, Director of Tourism Policy at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said, “We will pursue this as a pilot project by reflecting the voices of the tourism industry,” and added, “We expect it to be a catalyst for developing new winter products.”

*** Whenever I re-watch the drama "The Heirs", it keeps me coming back watching this scene. Actually, it's one of the K-drama tropes, which is the "wrist grab" - hahaha -

*** Whenever I re-watch the drama "The Heirs", it keeps me coming back watching this scene. Actually, it's one of the K-drama tropes, which is the "wrist grab" - hahaha -

*** According to the latest data from the Netflix TOP 10 website as of April 24 KST, 'Queen of Tears' has secured its position in the global TOP 10 TV series, ranking third in the (non-English) category. This marks a notable increase from the previous week's 4.4 million views. This achievement marks the drama's seventh consecutive week in the top 10, maintaining its strong presence on the platform. Impressively, it clinched the top spot in 12 countries, including Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, and others, while also making it to the top 10 in 40 countries.

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I understand, but... my mother's words are so painful. Doctors' ruined lives CPR romantic comedy 💓 < Doctor Slump > Now on TVING

(Posted on: Wednesday, April 2024) Deng Wei : Maison Maigiela Fragrance - Spokesperson He looks so Ethereal, Dreamy and Neat in "White". I just want to "Hug" him - like a Big Stuffed Teddy Bear. With this Simple Hairstyle, he looks so "Boyish" and "Fresh". The Video is very well done. What do you all think? https://video.weibo.com/show?fid=1034:5026447463743572 https://video.weibo.com/show?fid=1034:5026633942237235 https://video.weibo.com/show?fid=1034:5026648496472095 (Credits to cdrama tweets for this clip below) (Credits to Remi for this clip below)

'Queen of Tears' Holds Second Wrap-Up Party The tvN Saturday-Sunday drama 'Queen of Tears' is set to hold its second wrap-up party, as reported by Joy News 24 on the 24th. According to the report, the staff and available actors of 'Queen of Tears' will gather for a dinner party on the 27th.'Queen of Tears' completed filming at the end of February this year and initially had a dinner party with the actors and staff to unwind. However, following the drama's successful broadcast and discussions about holding a finale party to celebrate, the date was scheduled for the 27th to coincide with the airing of the 15th episode. Expected attendees include actors such as Kim Soohyun, Kim Ji-won, and Park Sung-hoon, barring any unforeseen circumstances. Plans to discuss a reward vacation after the drama's conclusion are also underway. Attention is now drawn to whether 'Queen of Tears' will surpass the highest viewership rating of 21.7% achieved by 'Crash Landing on You', the highest-rated tvN drama in history. Source: Joy News 24

@Magician thanks for sharing this. True, those celebrities who are active duty soldiers will be “reserve duty” after discharge. Here, they must serve four years in the Mobilization Reserve and then another four years as a Homeland Reservist.There is such a thing they call “training for military reservists” (this is for all Korean male become military reserve personnel for 5-7 years after their discharge from their mandatory military service) SKorean military reserve personnel have to undergo training every year whether or not there is tension in the Korean Peninsula.After serving in active duty, Korean men are considered to be serving in an inactive duty. For eight years after the end of service, Korean men are supposed to report for a mandatory training up to 100 hours a year. In case of a war, Korean men in the 8-year period are drafted to fight. Also in case of a war, all Korean men between ages 18 and 45 are drafted for labor mobilization.

"Single's Inferno 3: Couples Debate" sounds like an intriguing concept! In this edition, perhaps the contestants could be paired up into couples and face challenges and debates together. These challenges could test their compatibility, communication skills, and ability to work as a team. Each episode could feature different topics for debate, ranging from everyday issues to more profound philosophical questions. The couples could be given scenarios to discuss and debate, allowing viewers to see how they handle disagreements and differing perspectives. The show could also incorporate elements of relationship-building, such as couples' counseling sessions or bonding activities, to explore the dynamics between the pairs and see if they can strengthen their connections throughout the competition. Ultimately, "Single's Inferno 3: Couples Debate" could provide not only entertainment but also valuable insights into the complexities of romantic relationships and the importance of effective communication and mutual respect.

Chun Woo Hee Has A Tense Confrontation With Kim Geum Soon, Ryu Abel, And Roy Choi In "The Atypical Family” Apr 23, 2024 by E Ezeji https://www.soompi.com/article/1656707wpp/chun-woo-hee-has-a-tense-confrontation-with-kim-geum-soon-ryu-abel-and-roy-choi-in-the-atypical-family

*** RAIN posted this clip yesterday with the caption, "#2024Concert#Interpark#Ticketing❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Link at top of profile" - https://www.instagram.com/p/C6GeuH1xFRT/?hl=en