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'Physical: 100' contestant faces allegations of dating violence

A poster for Netflix's “Physical: 100” / Courtesy of NetflixBy Lee Gyu-leeA contestant in Netflix's hit reality show, “Physical: 100,” is facing allegations of assaulting his girlfriend, according to Seoul Gangnam Police Station.The police said it received a report from the woman at around 10:50 a.m., Thursday, saying she was beaten by the contestant, whose identity has not been disclosed, but was booked for questioning. He is currently under investigation on charges of assault and battery. Following the news, Netflix canceled the show's upcoming press conference scheduled for next week.“Netflix and the production team are still grasping the situation after seeing news reports that one of the cast members of 'Physical 100' is involved in a wrongful incident,” the streaming platform said in a release, Friday. “Before we discuss the global success of the show, among others, with the media through the press conference, we felt it is best for us to look into the details of the incident. So we decided to cancel the event.”This is not the fir

Feb 25, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee

'Physical: 100' contestant faces allegations of dating violence

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Yoo Ah-in's hair samples yield traces of another illegal drug

Actor Yoo Ah-in is under investigation for illegal drug use. Courtesy of NetflixBy Lee Gyu-leeActor Yoo Ah-in, whose real name is Uhm Hong-sik, has tested positive for the anesthetic drug, propofol, adding to earlier charges of illegal drug use he already faces for marijuana use.The National Forensic Service recently tested Yoo's hair sample and informed him, Thursday, that the results came back positive. The police will summon Yoo for further questioning to look into additional charges.“We will release a formal statement once we appoint a lawyer,” the actor's agency, UAA, told media outlets.The recent probe into the actor's drug use was initiated after the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) requested that the police investigate a list of people suspected of illegal drug use."The Narcotics Information Management System keeps records of information on the types of psychoactive substances used last year and people who were administered with them ... This system displays information about the medical facilities that prescribe much higher doses than the average and whom

Feb 24, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee

Yoo Ah-in's hair samples yield traces of another illegal drug

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Lee Min-ki, Han Ji-hyun to co-star in Wavve's new thriller series

Actors Lee Min-ki, left, and Han Ji-hyun will star in Wavve's upcoming original series, “Look At Me.” Courtesy of Sangyoung Entertainment and SBD EntertainmetBy Lee Gyu-leeActors Lee Min-ki and Han Ji-hyun will be taking lead roles in local streaming platform Wavve's new original series, “Look At Me.”The series' production company, Westworld Story, announced that the two have confirmed their roles and will begin shooting the series next month.The upcoming thriller mystery series follows the story of a doctor who specializes in plastic surgery. Lee will play the character of Cha Jung-woo, a prominent plastic surgeon. At the height of his career, he encounters an unexpected incident that leads to his downfall.He put his skills to use in helping victims of crimes by performing reconstructive plastic surgery on their injuries while trying to uncover the truth behind the incident that turned his life upside down.Han will play a crime detective named Lee Min-hyung.“The series will delve into the world of 'K-plastic surgery,' from cosmetic to reconstructive sur

Feb 24, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee

Lee Min-ki, Han Ji-hyun to co-star in Wavve's new thriller series

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INTERVIEW Cha Eun-woo gets new take on acting with Tving's 'Island'

Actor Cha Eun-woo sits in a cafe in Gangnam District, Seoul, during an interview for Tving's original series “Island,” Tuesday. Courtesy of TvingBy Lee Gyu-leeSince launching his entertainment career with a minor role in the 2014 drama film “My Brilliant Life,” singer and actor Cha Eun-woo has been building his acting portfolio by starring in different genre films and series from romantic comedies to action.In his latest acting project, Tving's original series “Island,” the actor took on the challenge to play the lead in his first fantasy, action piece.The series, based on the webcomics of the same name, follows the grim journey of three main characters ― a half-human, half-immortal Van (Kim Nam-gil), rich heiress Won Mi-ho (Lee Da-hee), and exorcist Johan (Cha).The three join hands to unveil a dark secret that has been hidden on Jeju Island and fight against the supernatural power to stop it from destroying the world.The first part of the series ended last month, and part 2 will be released on Friday. It was directed by filmmaker Bae Jong, whose p

Feb 23, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee

[INTERVIEW] Cha Eun-woo gets new take on acting with Tving's 'Island'

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V shares unexpected experience from 'Jinny's Kitchen'

From left, Park Seo-joon, Jung Yu-mi, Lee Seo-jin, Choi Woo-shik, Kim Tae-hyung and producer Na Young-seok pose during the online press conference for tvN's new reality show “Jinny's Kitchen,” Wednesday. Courtesy of tvNBy Lee Gyu-leeV of K-pop group BTS, whose real name is Kim Tae-hyung, shared his experiences as a cast member of star producer Na Young-seok's new reality show “Jinny's Kitchen,” which he said was full of surprises. “I had high hopes when I joined the show. And when I got there (to shoot the show), I had several new experiences. The show has left me with such unforgettable memories,” the singer said during an online press conference for the show, Wednesday.The upcoming reality show, set to kick off on Friday, is a spin-off to producer Na's 2017 show, "Youn's Kitchen." That show followed Oscar-winning actress Youn Yuh-jung running a Korean restaurant abroad with fellow actors Lee Seo-jin, Jung Yu-mi, and Park Seo-joon. As Youn's successor, Lee will run a restaurant with Jung and Park, along with actor Choi Woo-shik, who joined the cre

Feb 23, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee

V shares unexpected experience from 'Jinny's Kitchen'

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Disney+ 'Call It Love' to deliver emotional melodrama

From left, actors Kim Ye-won, Sung Joon, Lee Sung-kyung, Kim Young-kwang, Hani and director Lee Kwang-young pose during the press conference for the Disney+ series “Call It Love," held in Dongdaemun District, Seoul Tuesday. Courtesy of Disney+By Lee Gyu-leeDisney+ is set to release one of its much-anticipated melodrama series "Call It Love," starring actors Kim Young-kwang and Lee Sung-kyoung. The streaming service's new Korean original series, which will commence on Wednesday, depicts the plight of a woman, Shim Woo-joo (Lee), who gets caught up in a whirlwind crisis after learning about her father's extramarital affair.When her father's mistress claims the inheritance and kicks Woo-joo out of the family home, she decides to take revenge on the mistress's son, Han Dong-jin (Kim). However, her plans are dashed when she falls in love with him after learning more about him and his misfortunes."Woo-joo has lived in pain for a long time after having the things she valued taken away from her,” Lee said when describing her character during the press conference for the series, h

Feb 21, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee

Disney+ 'Call It Love' to deliver emotional melodrama

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Kim Yoon-seok, Yoon Kye-sang take leads in new Netflix series

Actors Kim Yoon-seok, left, and Yoon Kye-sang will star in Netflix's new original series. Courtesy of HODU&U Entertainment, JUST EntertainmentBy Lee Gyu-leeActors Kim Yoon-seok and Yoon Kye-sang will be playing the lead roles in the new Netflix original series “Alone in the Woods” (direct translation). The mystery thriller series will follow the owner of a small guesthouse and the owner of a motel living in different time periods. Kim will play the role of the owner Jun Young-ha who runs the guesthouse in a remote forest. When a mysterious woman named Yoo Sung-ah visits his guesthouse, he gets into a whirlwind of chaos that shatters his peaceful life. Yoon will take the role of Goo Sang-joon, a motel owner in the early 2000s. One day, an incident occurs at his business and turns his life upside down, losing everything he had valued. Actress Go Min-si will play Sung-ah, who is full of mystery and shows a strange obsession with Young-ha's guesthouse. And actress Lee Jung-eun will play the chief of a local police station who keeps an eye on Young-ah. The series will be l

Feb 21, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee

Kim Yoon-seok, Yoon Kye-sang take leads in new Netflix series

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Shin Ye-eun, Ryeoun excited about their first period series with 'The Secret Romantic Guesthouse'

Actors Shin Ye-eun, left, and Ryeoun from SBS' upcoming period series “The Secret Romantic Guesthouse” / Courtesy of SBSBy Lee Gyu-leeActors Shin Ye-eun and Ryeoun have expressed excitement about the first period series of their careers as they are playing the lead roles in SBS' upcoming romantic comedy series “The Secret Romantic Guesthouse.”Based on the web novel of the same name, the period series, set in the Joseon Dynasty, revolves around an energetic woman named Yoon Dan-oh (Shin) who runs a guesthouse called Ihwawon Inn.She used to be the careless, beloved youngest daughter of her family, living a comfortable life. But after her parents died, she becomes the breadwinner and takes over the family business, offering rooms to people traveling to the capital city to take the national exam for government official positions.While running the inn, she comes across three completely different men who come to stay ― charismatic Kang San (Ryeoun), friendly Kim Shi-yeol (Kang Hoon), and shrewd Jung Yoo-ha (Jung Gun-joo) ― and gets caught up in a complicated romanti

Feb 20, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee

Shin Ye-eun, Ryeoun excited about their first period series with 'The Secret Romantic Guesthouse'

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Kim Myung-Soo, Yeonwoo to star in new MBC series

Actor and singer Kim Myung-Soo, left, and Yeonwoo will co-star in MBC's upcoming series “Numbers.” Courtesy of Management 2Sang, 9Ato EntertainmentBy Lee Gyu-leeActor and singer Kim Myung-Soo, who is also known as L of K-pop boy group Infinite, and Yeonwoo, a member of girl band Momoland, will co-star in MBC's upcoming series “Numbers,” along with actors Choi Min-soo and Choi Jin-hyuk, the network announced. The new workplace series revolves around Jang Ho-woo's character Kim, an accountant with a high school diploma who fights against injustice. Ho-woo has exceptional memory and skills with numbers, which led him to become the first person to land a job at Taeil, one of the big 4 accounting firms, despite not having a college degree. As he starts his job, he faces different absurdities at the company and decides to right the wrongs on his own. Yeonwoo will play Ho-woo's senior at the company, Jin Yeon-ah, a character clueless about the real world. Choi Min-soo will take the role of Han Jae-gyoon who is the vice president of Taeil. He is good at presenting him

Feb 20, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee

Kim Myung-Soo, Yeonwoo to star in new MBC series

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'Taxi Driver' returns with more spectacle for season 2

A scene from season 2 of the SBS action crime series “Taxi Driver” / Courtesy of SBS By Lee Gyu-leeSBS' hit crime comedy series “Taxi Driver” is back for its second season with more spectacle and hard-boiled action.The action series, based on the popular webcomic “The Deluxe Taxi,” revolves around taxi driver Kim Do-ki, played by Lee Je-hoon, who works for the Rainbow Taxi Company which runs a service to take revenge on behalf of its clients. Along with the people at the company, Do-ki helps victims of violence and injustice by taking matters into his own hands to seek justice. A poster for season 2 of “Taxi Driver” / Courtesy of SBS The first season, which aired in 2021, garnered huge popularity with its cathartic storyline of avenging evil, scoring a 16 percent viewership rating. The new season premiered last Friday with a 12.1 percent rating, pick

Feb 19, 2023By Lee Gyu-lee

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