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“The Midnight Studio” star Joo Won has joined global OTT platform Rakuten Viki for an exclusive live event! Previously on April 19, Joo Won, who takes on the role of photographer Seo Ki Joo in “The Midnight Studio” who runs a professional photo studio that only exists for the deceased, joined an exciting live broadcast… Continue reading Watch: “The Midnight Studio” Star Joo Won Plays Fun Games And Answers Fan Questions In Live Interview With Viki The post Watch: “The Midnight Studio” Star Joo Won Plays Fun Games And Answers Fan Questions In Live Interview With Viki first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

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. Son Suk Ku rose to the top… Continue reading April Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced The post April Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! In 2020, the RIAJ implemented a new certification system for online streaming of songs, as an addition to its pre-existing certification systems for physical album shipments and digital download sales. According to the new system, songs are certified silver once… Continue reading NewJeans And TWICE Earn Double Platinum And Gold Certifications For Streaming In Japan The post NewJeans And TWICE Earn Double Platinum And Gold Certifications For Streaming In Japan first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Upcoming film “The Plot” has released stills of Kang Dong Won! “The Plot” tells the story of Young Il, a designer who specializes in disguising contract killings as accidents, and the unexpected events that unfold when he becomes entangled in an unforeseen incident. Kang Dong Won will play Young Il, whose area of expertise is… Continue reading Kang Dong Won Is A Hitman Who Never Loses His Composure In Upcoming Film The post Kang Dong Won Is A Hitman Who Never Loses His Composure In Upcoming Film first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

JTBC’s upcoming drama “The Atypical Family” has shared brand-new stills! “The Atypical Family” is a fantasy romance drama about a family that once had supernatural powers, but lost them after suffering from realistic modern-day problems. The drama is directed by Cho Hyun Tak of “SKY Castle” and penned by Joo Hwa Mi of “Marriage, Not… Continue reading Chun Woo Hee Has A Tense Confrontation With Kim Geum Soon, Ryu Abel, And Roy Choi In “The Atypical Family” The post Chun Woo Hee Has A Tense Confrontation With Kim Geum Soon, Ryu Abel, And Roy Choi In “The Atypical Family” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

BOYNEXTDOOR is soaring to new heights with their latest comeback! Last week, the rookie boy group made their return with their second mini album “HOW?” and its energetic title track “Earth, Wind & Fire.” On April 22, Hanteo Chart officially announced that BOYNEXTDOOR had achieved the highest first-week sales of their career thus far with… Continue reading BOYNEXTDOOR Smashes Their 1st-Week Sales Record With “HOW?” The post BOYNEXTDOOR Smashes Their 1st-Week Sales Record With “HOW?” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

NCT’s Doyoung is topping music charts across the globe with his official solo debut! On April 22 at 6 p.m. KST, Doyoung released his first solo album “YOUTH,” along with its soaring title track “Little Light.” Shortly after its release, “Little Light” debuted at No. 1 on Bugs’ realtime chart, and it also reached No.… Continue reading NCT’s Doyoung Tops iTunes Charts All Over The World With Solo Debut Album “YOUTH” The post NCT’s Doyoung Tops iTunes Charts All Over The World With Solo Debut Album “YOUTH” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

RIIZE has shared a closer look at the fast-paced choreography for their new single! On April 23, the rookie boy group from SM Entertainment released the official dance practice video for their new prologue single “Impossible,” which will be included in their upcoming first mini album “RIIZING.” The new video offers a full view of… Continue reading Watch: RIIZE Shows Off “Impossible” Footwork In New Dance Practice Video The post Watch: RIIZE Shows Off “Impossible” Footwork In New Dance Practice Video first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

ILLIT has completely swept the Korean music charts with their debut song! On April 23 at 12:30 p.m. KST, Instiz’s iChart officially announced that ILLIT had scored the first perfect all-kill of their career with their debut track “Magnetic.” A song is awarded a certified all-kill when it is No. 1 on the daily and… Continue reading ILLIT Achieves 1st Perfect All-Kill With “Magnetic” The post ILLIT Achieves 1st Perfect All-Kill With “Magnetic” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

BOYNEXTDOOR has won their first music show trophy for their new title track “Earth, Wind & Fire”! On the April 23 episode of “The Show,” the candidates for first place were BOYNEXTDOOR’s “Earth, Wind & Fire,” EPEX’s “Youth2Youth,” and ILLIT’s “Magnetic.” BOYNEXTDOOR ultimately took the win with a total of 9,200 points. Congratulations to BOYNEXTDOOR!… Continue reading Watch: BOYNEXTDOOR Takes 1st Win For “Earth, Wind & Fire” On “The Show”; Performances By ILLIT, Loossemble, And More The post Watch: BOYNEXTDOOR Takes 1st Win For “Earth, Wind & Fire” On “The Show”; Performances By ILLIT, Loossemble, And More first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

tvN’s “Lovely Runner” has dropped new heart-fluttering stills ahead of tonight’s episode! Based on a popular web novel and penned by “True Beauty” writer Lee Si Eun, “Lovely Runner” is a new time-slip romance drama that asks the question: “What would you do if you had the opportunity to save your ultimate bias?” Kim Hye Yoon stars… Continue reading Byeon Woo Seok And Kim Hye Yoon’s Close Proximity Ignites Romantic Tension In “Lovely Runner” The post Byeon Woo Seok And Kim Hye Yoon’s Close Proximity Ignites Romantic Tension In “Lovely Runner” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Lee Joo Bin, who is gaining great popularity for her role in “Queen of Tears,” has exciting news to share! On April 23rd, Lee Joo Bin’s agency ANDMARQ announced, “Lee Joo Bin will be starring in the drama ‘Guardians’ (literal title).” “Guardians” delves into the challenges faced by probation officers, who bear the crucial duty… Continue reading Lee Joo Bin Confirmed To Star In New Crime Drama The post Lee Joo Bin Confirmed To Star In New Crime Drama first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

On April 22, JTBC’s new weekend drama “The Atypical Family” shared some behind-the-scenes photos, raising anticipation for the upcoming story! “The Atypical Family” tells the story of a supernatural family who lost their powers after suffering from very realistic problems. The drama is directed by Cho Hyun Tak of “SKY Castle” and penned by Joo… Continue reading Jang Ki Yong, Chun Woo Hee, Claudia Kim, And More Create Pleasant Synergy On Set Of “The Atypical Family” The post Jang Ki Yong, Chun Woo Hee, Claudia Kim, And More Create Pleasant Synergy On Set Of “The Atypical Family” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Upcoming action thriller film “Escape” has unveiled new posters and a teaser! “Escape” tells the story of the other side of the barbed-wire fence at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and depicts the fierce escape and pursuit of North Korean soldier Gyu Nam (Lee Je Hoon), who dreams of living a life with a future, and… Continue reading Watch: Lee Je Hoon Runs Away From Koo Kyo Hwan’s Chase In New Thriller Film “Escape” The post Watch: Lee Je Hoon Runs Away From Koo Kyo Hwan’s Chase In New Thriller Film “Escape” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Actress Kim Yoon Ji is expecting her first child! On April 23, Kim Yoon Ji’s agency Sublime shared, “Kim Yoon Ji is pregnant after three years of marriage. She is due to give birth in July.” In 2021, Kim Yoon Ji married a businessman who is also the son of comedian Lee Sang Hae. Kim… Continue reading Kim Yoon Ji Announces Pregnancy The post Kim Yoon Ji Announces Pregnancy first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Upcoming film “Following” has released a new teaser! “Following” is a mystery thriller film that follows the story of Koo Jung Tae (Byun Yo Han) as he witnesses the death of Han So Ra (Shin Hye Sun), an influencer whom he has been observing. He then starts digging into the life of Han So Ra… Continue reading Watch: Byun Yo Han Becomes The Prime Suspect In Shin Hye Sun’s Murder Case In Upcoming Film “Following” The post Watch: Byun Yo Han Becomes The Prime Suspect In Shin Hye Sun’s Murder Case In Upcoming Film “Following” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

SBS’s upcoming drama “Connection” has dropped new stills featuring Ji Sung! “Connection” is a new crime thriller starring Ji Sung as Jang Jae Kyung, a well-respected detective who is the ace of the narcotics unit. Jeon Mi Do will star as Oh Yoon Jin, an opinionated and outspoken reporter who works at a newspaper. The drama is a collaboration… Continue reading Ji Sung Salutes In Front Of Colleagues After Being Specially Promoted In New Crime Thriller Drama “Connection” The post Ji Sung Salutes In Front Of Colleagues After Being Specially Promoted In New Crime Thriller Drama “Connection” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Upcoming film “The Plot” has shared new posters and a teaser! “The Plot” tells the story of Young Il (played by Kang Dong Won), a designer who specializes in disguising contract killings as accidents, and the unexpected events that unfold when he becomes entangled in an unforeseen incident. The first poster captures Kang Dong Won… Continue reading Watch: Kang Dong Won, Lee Hyun Wook, And More Are Teammates Who Disguise Murders As Accidents In Upcoming Film The post Watch: Kang Dong Won, Lee Hyun Wook, And More Are Teammates Who Disguise Murders As Accidents In Upcoming Film first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

If you’ve ever wanted to know what part you would play if you were in a K-pop group, now is your time. All you have to do is answer 10 questions! Some are K-pop related, others are completely random—but trust us! We’ve got this down to a science. What were your results? Drop them in… Continue reading QUIZ: Leader? Maknae? Answer 10 Questions To Find Out What Your Role In A K-Pop Group Would Be The post QUIZ: Leader? Maknae? Answer 10 Questions To Find Out What Your Role In A K-Pop Group Would Be first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

The star-studded film “Wonderland” is coming to greet viewers soon! On April 23, ACEMAKER MOVIEWORKS confirmed that “Wonderland” will premiere on June 5 and unveiled new character stills and a teaser. “Wonderland” tells the story of people who use the “Wonderland” service, which allows users to reunite with their deceased loved ones through video call… Continue reading Watch: Park Bo Gum, Suzy, Choi Woo Shik, And More Find Happiness In “Wonderland” + Film Confirms Premiere Date The post Watch: Park Bo Gum, Suzy, Choi Woo Shik, And More Find Happiness In “Wonderland” + Film Confirms Premiere Date first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Park Eun Bin may be teaming up once again with the director of “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” for a new drama! On April 23, STARNEWS reported that Park Eun Bin will be starring in the new drama “The B Team” (working title). In response to the report, Park Eun Bin’s agency Namoo Actors shared, “’The B Team’… Continue reading Park Eun Bin In Talks For New Drama By “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” Director The post Park Eun Bin In Talks For New Drama By “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” Director first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

tvN’s upcoming drama “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” has unveiled a closer look at Wi Ha Joon! Helmed by director Ahn Pan Seok of the hit drama “Something in the Rain,” “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” is set against the backdrop of Daechi, a neighborhood renowned as the epicenter of private education in Korea. The… Continue reading Wi Ha Joon Dishes On Reuniting With “Something In The Rain” Director For “The Midnight Romance In Hagwon” The post Wi Ha Joon Dishes On Reuniting With “Something In The Rain” Director For “The Midnight Romance In Hagwon” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon‘s “Lovely Runner” is going strong! According to Nielsen Korea, the April 22 broadcast of tvN’s “Lovely Runner” garnered an average nationwide viewership rating of 3.4 percent. This is a similar score to its previous episode’s rating and personal best of 3.44 percent. Meanwhile, episode 12 of ENA’s “The Midnight Studio”… Continue reading “Lovely Runner” Takes No. 1 In Ratings Despite Dips Across The Board The post “Lovely Runner” Takes No. 1 In Ratings Despite Dips Across The Board first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Yoon Bomi and Rado may be in a relationship! On April 23, Dispatch reported that Apink’s Yoon Bomi and producing team Black Eyed Pilseung’s Rado have been in a relationship for seven years since April 2017. In response to the report, the artists’ agencies both briefly commented, “We are currently checking.” Born in 1993, Yoon… Continue reading Apink’s Yoon Bomi And Black Eyed Pilseung Producer Rado Reported To Have Dated For 7 Years + Agencies Currently Checking The post Apink’s Yoon Bomi And Black Eyed Pilseung Producer Rado Reported To Have Dated For 7 Years + Agencies Currently Checking first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

ATEEZ will be greeting fans in North America! On April 23, ATEEZ dropped the dates and locations for their 2024 world tour “TOWARDS THE LIGHT : WILL TO POWER” in North America. After kicking off the North American leg of their world tour at Tacoma on July 14, ATEEZ will visit Oakland, Los Angeles, Phoenix,… Continue reading ATEEZ Announces North American Stops For World Tour “TOWARDS THE LIGHT : WILL TO POWER” The post ATEEZ Announces North American Stops For World Tour “TOWARDS THE LIGHT : WILL TO POWER” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article