Psychology behind reality TV stars' meteoric rise, sudden fall"As an ordinary person, I and my wife have not had a single peaceful day since the sudden spotlight was on me," said Yu Bibim, who gained popularity through his passion for "bibimbap" (rice topped with assorted vegetables) on the hit Netflix cooking show "Culinary Class Wars," after confessing he illegally operated a restaurant until recently in a handwritten apology on Instagram.Nov 6, 2024By Park Jin-hai
Actors Kwak Si-yang, Lim Hyeon-joo end relationship after one yearActors Kwak Si-yang and Lim Hyeon-joo have ended their relationship a year after going public with their romance, according to their agencies Tuesday.Nov 6, 2024By KTimes
Ok Joo-hyun's street 'smoking' rehearsal sparks fire online Popular singer-turned-musical actress Ok Joo-hyun has stirred controversy after posting a video of herself practicing smoking poses on social media, with some netizens expressing concern over the influence such content might have on youth.Nov 5, 2024By KTimes
Kim Shin-rok's haunting performance leaves 'Hellbound 2' creators speechless In the newly released Netflix series "Hellbound" Season 2, actor Kim Shin-rok, 43, reprises her role as the resurrected character Park Jung-ja, delivering a chilling portrayal of a soul who has experienced hell. When asked, "What is hell like?" she responds with hollow eyes, "That’s... something words cannot explain."Nov 5, 2024By KTimes
'Jeongnyeon' revives forgotten all-female Korean theater Set in 1950s post-war Korea, Tving’s new historical drama, "Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born," is captivating audiences both domestically and internationally by reviving the nearly forgotten world of "gukgeuk," traditional Korean all-female theater, and presenting it with a modern twist.Nov 5, 2024By Park Jin-hai
'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator' returns with Edward Lee JTBC's hit cooking show "Please Take Care of My Refrigerator" will return next month with a star-studded cast, the broadcaster said Monday.Nov 4, 2024By Yonhap
Netflix's new Korean series 'Mr. Plankton' highlights value of every life, no matter how small Netflix's upcoming Korean original series "Mr. Plankton" carries several messages for viewers, with a central theme emphasizing that every life has value, purpose and meaning, its director said Monday.Nov 4, 2024By Yonhap
'Mukbang' star Tzuyang celebrates 10 million subscribers with YouTube's Diamond Button "Mukbang" (eating show) star Tzuyang shared her excitement as she received YouTube’s prestigious Diamond Button, awarded to creators who reached 10 million subscribers. Her main YouTube account currently has 10.9 million subscribers as of Monday.Nov 4, 2024By KTimes
Drama 'Doubt' gains buzz for powerful chemistry between young actor and Han Suk-kyu When profiler Jang Tae-su (played by Han Suk-kyu, 59) asks his daughter, “Did you kill her?” the air turns icy. This isn’t an interrogation room but her bedroom, and he’s pressing his own child.Nov 4, 2024By KTimes
Chef 'Triple Star' attends Seoul event amid personal, embezzlement controversies Chef "Triple Star" (real name Kang Seung-won), who gained attention by finishing third on Netflix’s cooking competition show “Culinary Class Wars,” was spotted attending a culinary event hosted by Seoul City, despite recent controversies surrounding his personal life and allegations of embezzlement.Nov 4, 2024By KTimes
