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KBS2’s upcoming Monday-Tuesday drama “Dare to Love Me” has shared a sneak peek of its first script reading! 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… Continue reading Kim Myung Soo, Lee Yoo Young, Park Eun Suk, And More Showcase Perfect Chemistry At Script Reading For “Dare To Love Me” The post Kim Myung Soo, Lee Yoo Young, Park Eun Suk, And More Showcase Perfect Chemistry At Script Reading For “Dare To Love Me” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

RIIZE’s new single is off to a strong start on the music charts! On April 18, RIIZE made their highly-anticipated return with their new prologue single “Impossible,” which will be included in their upcoming first mini album “RIIZING.” Not long after its release, the song shot to the top of various domestic realtime charts in… Continue reading RIIZE Tops iTunes Charts Around The World With “Impossible” The post RIIZE Tops iTunes Charts Around The World With “Impossible” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

SBS’s upcoming drama “Connection” has shared photos from its script reading! “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… Continue reading Ji Sung, Jeon Mi Do, And More Impress At Script Reading For Upcoming Drama “Connection” The post Ji Sung, Jeon Mi Do, And More Impress At Script Reading For Upcoming Drama “Connection” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Netflix’s upcoming series “Goodbye Earth” has released its main poster! “Goodbye Earth” is a “pre-apocalyptic” drama about four individuals living out the chaotic final 200 days before an asteroid is scheduled to collide with Earth. The drama will star Yoo Ah In, Ahn Eun Jin, Jeon Seong Woo, and Kim Yoon Hye. The new poster… Continue reading “Goodbye Earth” Unveils Main Poster Featuring Ahn Eun Jin, Jeon Seong Woo, And Kim Yoon Hye The post “Goodbye Earth” Unveils Main Poster Featuring Ahn Eun Jin, Jeon Seong Woo, And Kim Yoon Hye first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

JTBC has shared a new sneak peek of its upcoming drama “The Atypical Family”! “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. Jang Ki Yong will star as Bok Gwi Joo, who once had the ability to time-travel… Continue reading Watch: Jang Ki Yong And Claudia Kim’s Supernatural Family Startles Chun Woo Hee In “The Atypical Family” Teaser The post Watch: Jang Ki Yong And Claudia Kim’s Supernatural Family Startles Chun Woo Hee In “The Atypical Family” Teaser first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

“It Girls” aren’t just beautiful—they’re also talented, smart, and some of the most influential names in the industry! These “It Girls” have earned their titles with their own unique personalities and styles. If you want to find out which one suits you the best, just take this quiz! Which idol did you get? Who’s your… Continue reading QUIZ: Make A Girl Group Playlist And We’ll Tell You Which K-Pop “It Girl” You’re Most Like The post QUIZ: Make A Girl Group Playlist And We’ll Tell You Which K-Pop “It Girl” You’re Most Like first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for all idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various idol groups, using big data collected from March 18 to April 18. ILLIT topped this month’s list with a… Continue reading April Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced The post April Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Netflix original series “The 8 Show” has unveiled exciting stills ahead of its premiere! Helmed by director Han Jae Rim and based on Bae Jin Soo’s popular webtoon “Money Game” and its sequel “Pie Game,” “The 8 Show” will tell the story of eight individuals who receive an absurd yet tempting invitation from “The 8… Continue reading Ryu Jun Yeol, Chun Woo Hee, Park Jung Min, And More Are Trapped In A Mysterious Place In New Thriller Drama “The 8 Show” The post Ryu Jun Yeol, Chun Woo Hee, Park Jung Min, And More Are Trapped In A Mysterious Place In New Thriller Drama “The 8 Show” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Upcoming film “Pilot” (literal title) has shared a new teaser and poster! “Pilot” is a new comedy film that tells the story of Han Jung Woo (Jo Jung Suk), a star pilot who becomes unemployed overnight but succeeds in getting a new job after a shocking transformation. The film will also mark Jo Jung Suk’s… Continue reading Watch: Jo Jung Suk Is A Star Pilot Who Undergoes A Drastic Transformation After Getting Fired In Upcoming Comedy The post Watch: Jo Jung Suk Is A Star Pilot Who Undergoes A Drastic Transformation After Getting Fired In Upcoming Comedy first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Get ready to hear Kim Soo Hyun’s voice in the soundtrack of “Queen of Tears”! On April 18, it was reported that Kim Soo Hyun participated in recording the OST for “Queen of Tears.” In response to the report, tvN confirmed that Kim Soo Hyun has recently finished recording for the soundtrack of the drama.… Continue reading Kim Soo Hyun Confirmed To Sing For “Queen Of Tears” Soundtrack The post Kim Soo Hyun Confirmed To Sing For “Queen Of Tears” Soundtrack first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

ILLIT has won their fifth music show trophy for their debut track “Magnetic”! On the April 18 broadcast of Mnet’s “M Countdown,” the candidates for first place were BABYMONSTER’s “SHEESH” and ILLIT’s “Magnetic.” ILLIT ultimately took the win with a total of 6,676 points. Congratulations to ILLIT! Watch the winner announcement and encore below! Performers this… Continue reading Watch: ILLIT Takes 5th Win For “Magnetic” On “M Countdown”; Performances By Lay, RIIZE, And More The post Watch: ILLIT Takes 5th Win For “Magnetic” On “M Countdown”; Performances By Lay, RIIZE, And More first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Parc Jae Jung will be enlisting in the military next month. On April 18, Parc Jae Jung announced through his personal Instagram that he would be enlisting on May 21. Additionally, he revealed plans for a new song titled “Did Something Happen?” (literal title) to be released on May 9 before his military service. The… Continue reading Parc Jae Jung Announces Enlistment Date + New Song Release The post Parc Jae Jung Announces Enlistment Date + New Song Release first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

tvN’s upcoming “Midnight Romance in Hagwon” has unveiled new heart-fluttering posters! Helmed by director Ahn Pan Seok of the hit drama “Something in the Rain,” “Midnight Romance in Hagwon” is set against the backdrop of Daechi, a neighborhood renowned as the epicenter of private education in Korea. The plot centers around an instructor who tirelessly… Continue reading Jung Ryeo Won And Wi Ha Joon Get Intimate At The Workplace In “Midnight Romance In Hagwon” Posters The post Jung Ryeo Won And Wi Ha Joon Get Intimate At The Workplace In “Midnight Romance In Hagwon” Posters first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

No matter how much the plot changes, one thing about “The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection” remains the same: the never-ending twists and turns. From learning about the true personality of Hwang Chan Sung (Lee Jung Shin) to hating Go Myoung Ji (Jo Yoon Hee) even more than before, last week’s episodes left many wondering… Continue reading 3 Surprising Aspects Of “The Escape Of The Seven: Resurrection” Episodes 5-6 The post 3 Surprising Aspects Of “The Escape Of The Seven: Resurrection” Episodes 5-6 first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

ENA has released new stills of their upcoming drama “Crash”! “Crash” is a crime investigation drama about a Traffic Crime Investigation (TCI) team that tracks crimes that occur on the road. In this drama, Heo Sung Tae will finally portray a character that is a team leader who formed the TCI team out of analysis… Continue reading Heo Sung Tae Transforms Into The Team Leader Of The Traffic Crime Investigation Team In “Crash” The post Heo Sung Tae Transforms Into The Team Leader Of The Traffic Crime Investigation Team In “Crash” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

KBS2’s “Dare to Love Me” has unveiled a new teaser! 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 values, and his art teacher Kim Hong… Continue reading Watch: Kim Myung Soo Adamantly Keeps A Formal Relationship With Lee Yoo Young In “Dare To Love Me” Teaser The post Watch: Kim Myung Soo Adamantly Keeps A Formal Relationship With Lee Yoo Young In “Dare To Love Me” Teaser first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Lee Mijoo is reported to be in a relationship! On April 18, industry representatives reported that the Lovelyz member is in a relationship with professional soccer player Song Bum Keun. Netizens previously speculated their relationship after seeing their recent Instagram posts taken at the same locations in Japan. View this post on Instagram A post… Continue reading Lee Mijoo Reported To Be Dating Pro Goalkeeper Song Bum Keun + Agency Currently Checking The post Lee Mijoo Reported To Be Dating Pro Goalkeeper Song Bum Keun + Agency Currently Checking first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

It’s official: Soojin is gearing up for her first-ever solo comeback! On April 18, Soojin’s agency BRD Entertainment confirmed that Soojin will be dropping a new album in May. This release marks Soojin’s first comeback in six months since her solo debut with her first EP “AGASSY” in November 2023. Are you excited for Soojin’s… Continue reading Soojin Confirmed To Make May Comeback The post Soojin Confirmed To Make May Comeback first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Get ready for Super Junior’s upcoming tour “SUPER SHOW SPIN-OFF : Halftime”! On April 18, Super Junior unveiled the dates for their Asia tour “SUPER SHOW SPIN-OFF : Halftime.” Kicking off on June 22 and 23 at the KSPO Dome in Seoul, Super Junior will then visit Bangkok on July 6 and 7, Singapore on… Continue reading Super Junior Announces Dates For Asia Tour “SUPER SHOW SPIN-OFF : Halftime” The post Super Junior Announces Dates For Asia Tour “SUPER SHOW SPIN-OFF : Halftime” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Enjoying “The Midnight Studio” so far? Viki has got you covered with an exciting live interview! On April 18 at 7 p.m. PDT (April 19 at 12 p.m. KST), Rakuten Viki will be holding an Instagram Live broadcast with “The Midnight Studio” star Joo Won who plays Seo Ki Joo, the prickly photographer who runs… Continue reading “The Midnight Studio” Star Joo Won To Hold Exclusive Live Interview With Viki The post “The Midnight Studio” Star Joo Won To Hold Exclusive Live Interview With Viki first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Netflix’s upcoming drama “Cashero” has confirmed its star-studded lineup! Based on the webtoon of the same name, “Cashero” is a superhero series that follows the story of ordinary government employee Kang Sang Woong (Lee Junho), who earns the special ability to gain as much strength as the cash he holds, causing him to empty his… Continue reading Lee Junho, Kim Hye Joon, Kim Byung Chul, And Kim Hyang Gi Confirmed For New Superhero Series “Cashero” The post Lee Junho, Kim Hye Joon, Kim Byung Chul, And Kim Hyang Gi Confirmed For New Superhero Series “Cashero” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

The fantasy romance drama “Lovely Runner” has successfully captured attention of viewers around the globe! According to global OTT (over-the-top) platform Rakuten Viki, “Lovely Runner” ranked No. 1 in viewership in 133 regions including the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, and more in the week the drama premiered. The drama is also… Continue reading “Lovely Runner” Ranks No. 1 In Over 130+ Regions On Viki In Premiere Week The post “Lovely Runner” Ranks No. 1 In Over 130+ Regions On Viki In Premiere Week first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Jung Ryeo Won has shared her thoughts on her upcoming drama “Midnight Romance in Hagwon”! Helmed by director Ahn Pan Seok of the hit drama “Something in the Rain,” “Midnight Romance in Hagwon” is set against the backdrop of Daechi, a neighborhood known as the epicenter of private education in Korea due to its high… Continue reading Jung Ryeo Won Says She Feels “Lucky” To Be Starring In “Midnight Romance In Hagwon” With Wi Ha Joon The post Jung Ryeo Won Says She Feels “Lucky” To Be Starring In “Midnight Romance In Hagwon” With Wi Ha Joon first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

JTBC has released a new teaser for its upcoming drama “Frankly Speaking” (previously known as “No Secrets”)! “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… Continue reading Watch: Go Kyung Pyo And Joo Jong Hyuk Are Rivals For Kang Han Na’s Affections In “Frankly Speaking” Teaser The post Watch: Go Kyung Pyo And Joo Jong Hyuk Are Rivals For Kang Han Na’s Affections In “Frankly Speaking” Teaser first appeared on Soompi. View the full article

Upcoming Disney+ drama “Uncle Samsik” has shared new stills of Song Kang Ho! “Uncle Samsik” is a drama that tells the story of the ambitions and bromance of two men, Uncle Samsik and Kim San, who survived the turbulent period of the early 1960s in Korea. Even before its premiere, “Uncle Samsik” has been garnering… Continue reading Song Kang Ho Is A Strategist Who Can Grasp Situations Quickly In Upcoming Drama “Uncle Samsik” The post Song Kang Ho Is A Strategist Who Can Grasp Situations Quickly In Upcoming Drama “Uncle Samsik” first appeared on Soompi. View the full article