Kim Soo-hyun’s Taiwan event at risk of cancellation, facing heavy penaltiesActor Kim Soo-hyun is facing the biggest crisis of his career, as advertising contracts are canceled and international fan communities turn their backs on him. With mounting calls for his removal from dramas and entertainment shows, speculation over potential penalties continues to intensify. The fallout has now extended beyond Korea, with Kim’s scheduled appearance at a major event in Taiwan also in jeopardy. The actor was set to headline the 2025 Kaohsiung Cherry Blossom Festival hosted by 7-Eleven Taiwan on March 30 in Kaohsiung. Still, Taiwanese media reports suggest that his participation is now unlikely amid the ongoing controversy, according to Korean news outlet Edaily and other media. If canceled, the penalty is expected to exceed 1.3 billion won ($990,000), making it one of Kim’s costliest setbacks to date. The festival had been planning to release special promotional products featuring Kim’s image, including fresh food packaging, coffee cups and cup sleeves. Fan meeting tickets were already distributed through a lottery, and front-row seats had sold out. Kim was scheduledMar 20, 2025By KTimes
Who is enigmatic author behind Netflix hit 'When Life Gives You Tangerines'?Netflix's "When Life Gives You Tangerines," starring IU and Park Bo-gum, is a heartrending drama that delicately portrays the beautiful yet harsh stories of three generations of women — Ae-sun's mother, Ae-sun and her daughter — spanning from the 1960s to the present day against the backdrop of Jeju Island. In Korean society permeated with patriarchy, Ae-sun's mother, a woman of unwavering strength, vows to shield her daughter from the demanding life of a "haenyeo" (woman diver). Meanwhile, Ae-sun (IU), a young poet at heart, confronts the harsh reality of poverty, forgoing her university dreams, yet instills in her own daughter Geum-myeong (also IU) the belief that she can achieve anything. In an episode, when Ae-sun brings home a tricycle for her daughter, her mother-in-law tells her, "What's the point of a girl riding a bike?" and insists she sell it for money. Ae-sun retorts, "If she can't even ride a tricycle, she'll spend her whole life in the kitchen. I want her to have everything. I don't want her to set the table. I want her to be the one to flip it." Geum-myeong, an ambitiMar 20, 2025By Park Jin-hai
Kim Soo-hyun’s agency denies demanding damages from Kim Sae-ronActor Kim Soo-hyun’s agency reiterated its denial of allegations that it demanded damages from the late actor Kim Sae-ron, saying that a second legal notice sent to her was merely a procedural communication and not a demand for repayment.Mar 19, 2025By KTimes
Lee Jun-young steals spotlight in “When Life Gives You Tangerines”Actor Lee Jun-young is emerging as a scene-stealer in the second act of Netflix’s "When Life Gives You Tangerines," captivating global viewers with his impressive performance.Mar 18, 2025By KTimes
Actor Lee Si-young to divorce husband after 8 years of marriageActor Lee Si-young, 43, is in the process of divorcing her husband after eight years of marriage.Mar 17, 2025By KTimes
Park Eun-bin, Sul Kyung-gu face off in mentor-disciple drama 'Hyper Knife'The new Disney+ original Korean series, "Hyper Knife," pits two powerhouse actors — Park Eun-bin and Sul Kyung-gu — against each other in a gripping battle of talent and tension. Mar 17, 2025By Park Jin-hai
Kim Sae-ron’s family files defamation complaint against YouTuber Lee Jin-hoThe family of the late actor Kim Sae-ron has filed a defamation complaint against YouTuber Lee Jin-ho, accusing him of spreading false information and causing extreme psychological distress that it believes ultimately contributed to her death.Mar 17, 2025By KTimes
MBC to edit out Kim Soo-hyun’s scenes from 'Good Day' amid controversyMBC has decided to edit out actor Kim Soo-hyun’s footage from its variety show “Good Day” and issued an official apology after his appearance in the March 16 episode, which sparked backlash amid allegations that he was in a relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron, who was a minor at the time. Mar 17, 2025By KTimes
Kim Sae-ron’s family urges Kim Soo-hyun to apologize over denial of underage dating claimsThe family of the late actor Kim Sae-ron has demanded an official apology from actor Kim Soo-hyun and his agency over allegations that he was romantically involved with Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor. The family is also preparing to file a defamation complaint with the police against YouTuber Lee Jin-ho, according to Newsis and other outlets on Sunday.Mar 17, 2025By KTimes
Kim Soo-hyun faces backlash amid escalating dispute with late Kim Sae-ron’s familyActor Kim Soo-hyun is facing backlash amid an escalating dispute with the family of the late actor Kim Sae-ron, who was found dead at her home last month. The bereaved family alleges that the two had been in a romantic relationship since Kim Sae-ron was a minor, a claim denied by Kim Soo-hyun's agency.Mar 16, 2025By Baek Byung-yeul
