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In a recent interview and pictorial for Harper’s Bazaar Korea magazine, EXO’s Doh Kyung Soo (D.O.) talked about his upcoming solo album and more! Doh Kyung Soo is currently gearing up to make his first solo comeback since leaving SM Entertainment: the singer will be returning with the new mini album “Blossom” on May 7.… Continue reading EXO’s Doh Kyung Soo (D.O.) Dishes On New Solo Album, Farming, + Feeling Nervous About Upcoming Tour The post EXO’s Doh Kyung Soo (D.O.) Dishes On New Solo Album, Farming, + Feeling Nervous About Upcoming Tour first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Billboard has published its World Albums chart for the week ending on April 27! TXT’s new mini album “minisode 3: TOMORROW” spent its second consecutive week at No. 1 on the World Albums chart, in addition to spending a second week in the top 40 of the Billboard 200. BTS’s j-hope’s special album “HOPE ON… Continue reading TXT, BTS’s j-hope, LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, TWICE, NewJeans, And More Take Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart The post TXT, BTS’s j-hope, LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, TWICE, NewJeans, And More Take Top Spots On Billboard’s World Albums Chart first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

JTBC’s upcoming drama “Frankly Speaking” has unveiled a new poster of its three leads! “Frankly Speaking” is a romantic comedy starring Go Kyung Pyo as Song Ki Baek, a rising news anchor who lives strictly by the rules and has worked hard to build up a clean image. However, Song Ki Baek’s life takes a… Continue reading Go Kyung Pyo Gets Between Kang Han Na And Her Ex Joo Jong Hyuk In New Rom-Com “Frankly Speaking” The post Go Kyung Pyo Gets Between Kang Han Na And Her Ex Joo Jong Hyuk In New Rom-Com “Frankly Speaking” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

In this week’s episodes of “Lovely Runner” we are still seeing Im Sol (Kim Hye Yoon) try her best to change things for the better for the sake of Ryu Sun Jae (Byeon Woo Seok). As her sense of urgency is even greater now that she knows he was the one who saved her life… Continue reading 5 Times Byeon Woo Seok Tries To Get Closer To Kim Hye Yoon In Episodes 5-6 Of “Lovely Runner” The post 5 Times Byeon Woo Seok Tries To Get Closer To Kim Hye Yoon In Episodes 5-6 Of “Lovely Runner” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Just hours after soaring past 2 million moviegoers, “The Roundup: Punishment” has already surpassed 3 million moviegoers at the Korean box office! On April 28, the Korean Film Council announced that as of the day before (April 27), “The Roundup: Punishment” had officially reached a total of 3,205,209 moviegoers—meaning that it took less than four… Continue reading “The Roundup: Punishment” Achieves Highest 1-Day Moviegoer Record Of Any Korean Film Since “Along With The Gods” The post “The Roundup: Punishment” Achieves Highest 1-Day Moviegoer Record Of Any Korean Film Since “Along With The Gods” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

tvN’s “Queen of Tears” earned its highest Saturday ratings yet ahead of its series finale! On April 27, the popular romance drama achieved its highest viewership ratings to date for a Saturday, when its ratings are typically lower compared to Sundays. According to Nielsen Korea, “Queen of Tears” was the most-watched program of any kind… Continue reading “Queen Of Tears” Heads Into Finale On No. 1 Ratings + “Missing Crown Prince” Soars To New All-Time High The post “Queen Of Tears” Heads Into Finale On No. 1 Ratings + “Missing Crown Prince” Soars To New All-Time High first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura did not participate in the group’s latest scheduled event due to her health. On April 27, LE SSERAFIM announced through their official Japanese website that Sakura would be sitting out that day’s video call event. “Due to a worsening of her physical health, Sakura will not be participating in today’s scheduled ‘EASY’… Continue reading LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura Sits Out Schedule Due To Health Concerns The post LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura Sits Out Schedule Due To Health Concerns first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for singers! The rankings were determined through an analysis of singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from March 27 to April 27. Lim Young Woong held onto his spot at the top of the list… Continue reading April Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced The post April Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Get ready for a fun episode of “Amazing Saturday” starring three very different solo artists! On April 27, the popular tvN variety show aired a sneak peek of next week’s episode, which will feature Block B’s Zico, HyunA, and Lee Mujin as guests. After performing a snippet of his chart-topping new hit “SPOT!” featuring BLACKPINK’s… Continue reading Watch: Zico Gets Competitive With P.O + HyunA And Lee Mujin Struggle In “Amazing Saturday” Preview The post Watch: Zico Gets Competitive With P.O + HyunA And Lee Mujin Struggle In “Amazing Saturday” Preview first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

BTS’s RM’s music video for his solo track “Wild Flower” (featuring Cho Youjeen) has achieved an impressive milestone! On April 27 at approximately 2:26 p.m. KST, RM’s music video for “Wild Flower”—which features rock band Cherry Filter’s vocalist Cho Youjeen—surpassed 100 million views, making it about one year, four months, and 25 days since the music video’s… Continue reading BTS’s RM’s “Wild Flower” MV Surpasses 100 Million Views The post BTS’s RM’s “Wild Flower” MV Surpasses 100 Million Views first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Upcoming KBS drama “Dare to Love Me” has unveiled new stills of their lineup of veteran actors! Based on the webtoon of the same name, “Dare to Love Me” is a romantic comedy about the love story between Shin Yoon Bok (Kim Myung Soo), a 21st-century scholar from Seongsan village who believes deeply in Confucian… Continue reading Bae Jong Ok, Sunwoo Jae Duk, And More Showcase Their Unique Charms In Upcoming Drama “Dare To Love Me” The post Bae Jong Ok, Sunwoo Jae Duk, And More Showcase Their Unique Charms In Upcoming Drama “Dare To Love Me” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

“Chief Detective 1958” has unveiled new stills of the upcoming episode! MBC’s “Chief Detective 1958” is the prequel to the classic Korean series “Chief Inspector,” which ran for 18 years from 1971 to 1989 and achieved an incredible peak of 70 percent ratings back in its heyday. While the original show was set in the… Continue reading Lee Je Hoon And Lee Dong Hwi Embark On Mission To Find Missing Newborn In “Chief Detective 1958” The post Lee Je Hoon And Lee Dong Hwi Embark On Mission To Find Missing Newborn In “Chief Detective 1958” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

ILLIT has won a tenth music trophy for their debut track “Magnetic”! On the April 27 episode of MBC’s “Music Core,” the candidates for first place were BABYMONSTER’s “SHEESH,” BOYNEXTDOOR’s “Earth, Wind & Fire,” and ILLIT’s “Magnetic.” ILLIT ultimately took the win with a total of 6,067 points. This is the third week in a… Continue reading Watch: ILLIT Takes 10th Win And Triple Crown For “Magnetic” On “Music Core”; Performances By Yuqi, FANTASY BOYS, And More The post Watch: ILLIT Takes 10th Win And Triple Crown For “Magnetic” On “Music Core”; Performances By Yuqi, FANTASY BOYS, And More first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

tvN’s “Queen of Tears” has hinted at Kim Soo Hyun’s retaliation in the upcoming episode! Penned by “Crash Landing on You,” “My Love From the Star,” and “Producer” writer Park Ji Eun, “Queen of Tears” tells the miraculous, thrilling, and humorous love story of a married couple who manage to survive a crisis and stay… Continue reading Kim Soo Hyun Mounts A Counterattack To Return To Kim Ji Won’s Side In “Queen Of Tears” The post Kim Soo Hyun Mounts A Counterattack To Return To Kim Ji Won’s Side In “Queen Of Tears” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Block B’s Zico and BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s new collaboration has made a splash on music charts across the globe! On April 26 at 6 p.m. KST, Zico made his highly-anticipated return with the new digital single “SPOT!” featuring Jennie. By 9 a.m. KST on April 27, “SPOT!” had already soared to No. 1 on Melon’s Top… Continue reading Zico And Jennie’s Collab Single “SPOT!” Tops Music Charts In Korea And All Over The World The post Zico And Jennie’s Collab Single “SPOT!” Tops Music Charts In Korea And All Over The World first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

After nearly six years as a group, the members of NATURE will be going their separate ways. On April 27, n.CH Entertainment released an official statement announcing that NATURE had disbanded. The agency also revealed that Sohee would be staying at n.CH Entertainment and pursuing a solo career in music and acting. NATURE first debuted… Continue reading NATURE Officially Announces Disbandment After 6 Years The post NATURE Officially Announces Disbandment After 6 Years first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

“The Roundup: Punishment” is off to a strong start at the Korean box office! On April 27, distributor ABO Entertainment announced that earlier that morning, “The Roundup: Punishment” had officially surpassed 2 million moviegoers. “The Roundup: Punishment” was first released on April 24, meaning that the film took less than four days to reach the… Continue reading “The Roundup: Punishment” Becomes Fastest Film Of 2024 To Surpass 2 Million Moviegoers The post “The Roundup: Punishment” Becomes Fastest Film Of 2024 To Surpass 2 Million Moviegoers first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

MBC’s new drama “Chief Detective 1958” is on the rise! On April 26, the new “Chief Inspector” prequel starring Lee Je Hoon and Lee Dong Hwi climbed to its highest viewership ratings yet for its third episode. According to Nielsen Korea, the latest broadcast of “Chief Detective 1958” scored an average nationwide rating of 10.8… Continue reading “Chief Detective 1958” Soars To Its Highest Ratings Yet + “The Escape Of The Seven: Resurrection” Rises The post “Chief Detective 1958” Soars To Its Highest Ratings Yet + “The Escape Of The Seven: Resurrection” Rises first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual idols! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 1,730 idols, using big data collected from March 25 to April 25. ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo held onto his spot at… Continue reading April Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced The post April Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Stray Kids’ Han has gifted fans with yet another beautiful song! On April 27 at midnight KST, Han unveiled the latest addition to Stray Kids’ ongoing SKZ-RECORD series, which features original songs and covers that are not part of the group’s official albums or singles. For his newest song, “1, 2, 3, 4, 5,” Han… Continue reading Listen: Stray Kids’ Han Collaborates With NMIXX’s Bae For New Self-Written Song “1, 2, 3, 4, 5” The post Listen: Stray Kids’ Han Collaborates With NMIXX’s Bae For New Self-Written Song “1, 2, 3, 4, 5” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

SBS’s upcoming drama “Connection” has shared new stills featuring Kim Kyung Nam! “Connection” is a new crime thriller starring Ji Sung as Jang Jae Kyung, an ace detective of the narcotics unit who becomes forcibly addicted to a drug. Jeon Mi Do stars as Oh Yoon Jin, an opinionated and outspoken reporter who works at a newspaper. The… Continue reading Kim Kyung Nam Transforms Into A Chaebol Obsessed With Success In New Drama “Connection” The post Kim Kyung Nam Transforms Into A Chaebol Obsessed With Success In New Drama “Connection” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Seo Ye Ji is now on Instagram! On April 26, Seo Ye Ji delighted fans with the unexpected launch of her personal Instagram account. To assure her fans of its authenticity, she personally announced on her fan cafe, “I created an Instagram account for my beloved Yeyes [fandom name]. Let’s meet on Instagram often.” On… Continue reading Seo Ye Ji Launches Personal Instagram Account The post Seo Ye Ji Launches Personal Instagram Account first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

“The Player 2: Master of Swindlers” has shared new stills of the leader of the swindlers, Song Seung Heon! “The Player 2: Master of Swindlers” serves as the highly anticipated sequel to OCN’s 2018 hit series “The Player.” The series follows a team of con artists, a hacker, a fighter, and a driver who work… Continue reading Song Seung Heon Is The Charismatic Leader Behind The Swindlers In “The Player 2: Master Of Swindlers” The post Song Seung Heon Is The Charismatic Leader Behind The Swindlers In “The Player 2: Master Of Swindlers” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

On April 26, SOURCE MUSIC issued an official statement announcing their intention to take strict measures against those responsible for spreading malicious posts and false allegations about LE SSERAFIM and tarnishing their character. The agency’s full statement is as follows: Hello. This is Source Music. First and foremost, we express our deep concern regarding the… Continue reading LE SSERAFIM Announces Strong Legal Action Against False And Malicious Posts The post LE SSERAFIM Announces Strong Legal Action Against False And Malicious Posts first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

HYBE has released a new statement in response to the press conference held by ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. Previously on April 25, HYBE shared a short response to comment on the press conference held by Min Hee Jin earlier in the day regarding the conflict between ADOR and HYBE. On April 26, HYBE followed… Continue reading HYBE Releases New Detailed Statement As Refutation Of ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin’s Claims At Press Conference The post HYBE Releases New Detailed Statement As Refutation Of ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin’s Claims At Press Conference first appeared on Soompi. View the full article