G-Dragon's 'Good Day' bound to succeed, experts say During the Lunar New Year holiday, MBC took a different approach by not airing pilot variety shows or the “Idol Star Athletics Championship.” Instead, the network unveiled its secret weapon: “Good Day.” Featuring G-Dragon, known for being part of the K-pop group BIGBANG, the program boasts an award-show-worthy lineup that has generated buzz since its launch. With G-Dragon, a trendsetter, and producer Kim Tae-ho, a master of mass appeal, at the helm, success seemed inevitable.Feb 9, 2025By KTimes
Actor Park Ji-hyun says she used to weigh 80kg as Sung Si-kyung reacts to her past photos Actor Park Ji-hyun has revealed that she lost 30kg through intense dieting. She also showed Sung Si-kyung her past photos, piquing curiosity.Feb 8, 2025By KTimes
Kim Min-ha departs for Critics Choice Awards as representative for 'Pachinko 2' Actress Kim Min-ha has left for the 30th Critics Choice Awards to represent the Apple TV+ original series “Pachinko” Season 2. Recently, “Pachinko” Season 2 was nominated for Best Foreign Language Series, sparking interest in whether the show can achieve similar success to Season 1, which Kim Min-ha won an award for last year.Feb 8, 2025By KTimes
Ahn Bo-hyun, Claudia Kim to star in JTBC period drama Ahn Bo-hyun and Claudia Kim have been cast in JTBC's upcoming period action romance drama, the cable network said Friday.Feb 7, 2025By Yonhap
Can TV variety shows survive competition with YouTube? Concerns over the future of TV variety shows are growing as viewers, increasingly drawn to fast-paced digital content, find traditional programming less engaging.Feb 7, 2025By KTimes
DJ Koo mourns wife Barbie Hsu's death, leaves inheritance to mother-in-law Singer DJ Koo (Koo Jun-yup) shared a heartfelt message on social media Thursday, expressing his grief over the loss of his wife, Barbie Hsu.Feb 7, 2025By KTimes
How accurately do American TV shows portray Korean teenage life?TV enthusiasts often find themselves returning to one genre no matter how many times they move on: teenage romance dramas. There's something undeniably addictive about reliving the cringy moments of teenage love, the kind that once sparked both joy and heartbreak, on screen. Feb 7, 2025By Pyo Kyung-min
INTERVIEW 'The Trauma Code' propels Choo Young-woo to stardom Actor Choo Young-woo, 26, is still adjusting to his sudden rise to fame. "I’ve never received this much attention before, so I was extra cautious. I barely went outside during the Lunar New Year holiday," he said with a shy laugh. "Someone recognized me at the gym, and it felt surreal — almost like a dream."Feb 6, 2025By KTimes
DJ Koo to return to Taiwan with late wife Barbie Hsu's remains Singer DJ Koo (Koo Jun-yup), a former member of dance duo Clon, will travel to Taiwan on Thursday, carrying the ashes of his late wife, Taiwanese actor Barbie Hsu, who passed away suddenly on Sunday. She was 48.Feb 5, 2025By KTimes
Intimate scenes in 'When the Stars Gossip' fall flat Bedroom scenes in films and dramas are a double-edged sword. While they heighten romance and emotional depth, their execution requires careful handling to avoid discomfort for viewers, especially when nudity is involved.Feb 5, 2025By KTimes
