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IU and Byeon Woo-seok Apologize Together Over Controversy of Historical Distortion in “The Grand Lady of the 21st Century” (Full Text)

IU and Byeon Woo-seok Apologize Together Over Controversy of Historical Distortion in “The Grand Lady of the 21st Century” (Full Text)

Due to inadequate research and controversy over historical distortion in the drama “The Grand Lady of the 21st Century,” both lead actors apologized via their personal SNS accounts IU: “I’m ashamed of myself for not reading the script carefully and studying with enough thought,” Byeon Woo-seok: “I lacked consideration for the historical context” With a promise from the production team to make prior VOD revisions, the lead actors recognized the heavy responsibility as main performers and bowed their heads side by side
〈The Grand Lady of the 21st Century〉’s royal couple delivered an apology to viewers, expressing their regret. Controversy Over Historical Fact-Checking and IU’s Personal Reflection The drama 〈The Grand Lady of the 21st Century〉 ended on May 16.
'21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife' Wraps Amid Historical Distortion Controversy…IU’s Tearful Apology and the Production Team’s VOD Corrections

'21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife' Wraps Amid Historical Distortion Controversy…IU’s Tearful Apology and the Production Team’s VOD Corrections

Controversy over historical verification errors in the drama '21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife', including the use of the 'Cheonse' term for the king’s enthronement ceremony and Chinese-style tea-serving etiquette Lead actress IU apologizes in tears at a special group viewing event marking the finale, saying, "I’m sorry for showing an insufficient side—I will accept your criticisms." The production team acknowledges shortcomings in historical research and issues an official apology…"We will promptly update the audio and subtitles for re-runs and VOD."
The drama '21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife' wrapped up amid controversies over the main actors’ acting, errors in historical verification, and allegations of distortion, with IU—who played the role of Seong Hee-ju, the female lead—bowing her head in acknowledgment.
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Disney+ Global Hit "Moving Season 2" Cranks Up…Original Cast X Seol Kyung-gu Joins

A sequel to the same-titled webtoon by Kang Full, a blockbuster that recorded worldwide success A large-scale lineup joins the existing cast, including Seol Kyung-gu, Lee Hee-jun, and No Yoon-seo. Instead of Lee Jung-ha, who stepped down, rookie Won Gyu-bin is brought in Winning the honor of topping Hulu’s most-watched charts in its first week in the U.S. and earning a Critics Choice Awards nomination—human-action momentum continues
〈Moving Season 2〉 has started cranking up, kicking off full-scale production. A Return of the Korean-Style Hero Genre That Took the World by Storm Disney+ original series 〈Moving〉 adapts the webtoon of the same name by author Kang Full, telling the story of people who possess extraordinary abilities.
TVING’s “Comedy Short League” Premieres on June 1… A “Comedy War” Preview from Lee Yong-jin to Hwang Je-seong

TVING’s “Comedy Short League” Premieres on June 1… A “Comedy War” Preview from Lee Yong-jin to Hwang Je-seong

TVING Original New Variety Show That Aims for a Short-Form Comedy League—First of Its Kind on a Domestic OTT—Reveals a Teaser on May 18 Expectations Rise for a Tight Showdown Among Five Teams, Including “Yongho Sangbak” and “Hwang Sugar,” Promising Powerful Laughter Within 2 Minutes and 30 Seconds Starting June 1, It Will Be Released on TVING and Can Be Watched Without Logging Into the Application
The Heavyweights of Comedy Wage a “Comedy War” in 〈Comedy Short League〉. 〈Comedy Short League〉 is a new variety program that will be released on June 1, claiming to be the first short-form comedy league on a domestic OTT.
BIGBANG Recruits 6th Official Fan Club “V.I.P” for the First Time in 11 Years…Previews August World Tour

BIGBANG Recruits 6th Official Fan Club “V.I.P” for the First Time in 11 Years…Previews August World Tour

Starting at 12:00 p.m. on the 18th, join the 6th V.I.P through the global fan platform b.stage About 11 years since the 5th round in May 2015…Offers perks including early ticket sales for the world tour scheduled for August BIGBANG, which announced its return to the stage with “2026 Coachella,” kicks off its 20th anniversary debut project
Group BIGBANG is resuming recruitment for its official fan club as part of its 20th anniversary debut project. Resuming official fan club recruitment after 11 years On the 18th, YG Entertainment posted a poster titled “BIGBANG OFFICIAL 6th V. I.
2NE1 Celebrates 17th Anniversary as a Full Group, Overcoming Rumors of a Rift… Sandara Park Reveals a Group Photo

2NE1 Celebrates 17th Anniversary as a Full Group, Overcoming Rumors of a Rift… Sandara Park Reveals a Group Photo

Sandara Park marked her 17th anniversary on the 17th with a full-group commemorative photo posted to her SNS Ending unfollow rumors and feud speculation sparked by Park Bom’s remarks about drug-related charges, while showing their close loyalty Reunion after the encore concert of the 15th-anniversary Asia tour that wrapped at KSPO DOME last April
Sandara Park of the group 2NE1 has celebrated her 17th debut anniversary by sharing a photo of the full lineup.Sandara Park Shares Full-Group Photo Celebrating Her 17th Anniversary On the 17th, Sandara Park posted multiple group photos featuring all members—CL, Gong Min-ji, and Park Bom—along with...
[Weekend Box Office] ‘Michael’ Takes #1 at the Weekend Theater… ‘Salmogji’ Sets a New Record for Korean Horror Box Office Hits

[Weekend Box Office] ‘Michael’ Takes #1 at the Weekend Theater… ‘Salmogji’ Sets a New Record for Korean Horror Box Office Hits

‘Michael’ Draws 470,000 Over the Weekend to Claim #1. ‘Salmogji’ Surpasses ‘A Tale of Two Sisters’ and Tops the List for Korean Horror Box Office Hits. ‘Gunchae,’ Starring Jeon Ji-hyeon, Charges to the Lead in Advance Ticket Sales.
The Emperor of Pop Returns, Dominating the Theaters with 'Michael'The biopic film 'Michael', featuring the pop emperor 'Michael Jackson'According to the Integrated Computerized Ticket Reservation Network announcement for entries to theaters on the 18th, 'Michael' drew more than 470,000 viewers over...
'Day6' Marks a Decade of Records: Tour Finale at KSPO Dome in July

'Day6' Marks a Decade of Records: Tour Finale at KSPO Dome in July

A Grand Run Across 16 Regions and 27 Shows Comes to a Close... A Milestone as the First Domestic Band to Reach Goyang
'Day6', 10th anniversary 'The World Tour' finale. . . 'KSPO Dome' triple-stay achievementSouth Korea’s leading band, 'Day6', will put a dazzling touch on the final chapter of its 10th-anniversary 'The World Tour' in Seoul.

"Moving" Season 2 Begins Production... Seol Kyung-gu Joins, and Bong Seok’s Role Is Replaced Overnight

Lee Jung-ha Enlists in the Military, Rookie Won Kyu-bin Steps In... Seol Kyung-gu, Lee Hee-jun, and More New Faces Join to Complete the Best Lineup
The global mega hit "Moving" finally kicks off production of "Season 2"The legend returns: "Moving" restarts its ultra-stacked casting lineup"Moving," the key driving force behind the global box-office craze of "Disney+," has finally raised the anchor for the production of "Season 2.
[Photo&] Park Bo-gum and Sean Heat Up Gangneung on the Weekend, Completing the 10km North Face Trail Running Course: “Park Bo-gum’s Smile”

[Photo&] Park Bo-gum and Sean Heat Up Gangneung on the Weekend, Completing the 10km North Face Trail Running Course: “Park Bo-gum’s Smile”

'2026 TNF 100 Korea' Park Bo-gum and Sean—An Unrelenting Spirit of Challenge and Sportsmanship
Rugged breaths that light up Gangneung, the dazzling opening of '2026 TNF 100 Korea'Global outdoor brand 'The North Face' kicked off with overwhelming scale as the world-class trail running event '2026 TNF 100 Korea' was held across the Gangneung area in Gangwon Province.