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'Beloved Father Figure' Choi Bool-am Laid to Rest After Three Days of Tearful Farewells

'Beloved Father Figure' Choi Bool-am Laid to Rest After Three Days of Tearful Farewells

Private funeral procession held at Seoul Asan Medical Center on the morning of the 2nd; after a stop at Green Umbrella, his longtime partner of 45 years, he was taken to his final resting place
Funeral procession held in sorrow as younger colleagues stay by his side to the end Actor 'Choi Bool-am', admired by the public for portraying one of Korea's most iconic father figures, has been laid to rest. The funeral procession for the actor, who died on the 29th of last month, was held...
| James choi Reporter
[First Ratings] Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin’s ‘Liar’ Opens on a Disappointing 1.9%… A Day of Conflicting Truths

[First Ratings] Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin’s ‘Liar’ Opens on a Disappointing 1.9%… A Day of Conflicting Truths

Episode 1 posts a 1.9% rating, according to Nielsen Korea on Oct. 31; the psychological thriller reunites the ‘Dr. Romantic’ co-stars after 10 years
A bold transformation for the ‘Dr. Romantic’ couple, in a fierce psychological battle over conflicting truths MBC’s new Friday-Saturday drama ‘Liar,’ starring Yoo Yeon-seok and Seo Hyun-jin, got off to a somewhat disappointing start with a rating in the 1% range. Nielsen Korea reported on Oct.
| James choi Reporter
LIGHTSUM to Release ‘MerryKiss’ Just Two Months After Debut, Bringing Winter Song to Japan

LIGHTSUM to Release ‘MerryKiss’ Just Two Months After Debut, Bringing Winter Song to Japan

New digital single out on Dec. 6 as the Cube Entertainment girl group targets the holiday season
Girl group LIGHTSUM is gearing up for a swift comeback as it looks to strengthen its foothold in Japan’s music market. Its agency, Cube Entertainment, announced that LIGHTSUM will release a new Japanese digital single, “MerryKiss” (メリキス), on Dec. 6.
| James choi Reporter
BTS’ j-hope’s “MONA LISA” Surpasses 100 Million Views, Marking His Fourth Solo Milestone

BTS’ j-hope’s “MONA LISA” Surpasses 100 Million Views, Marking His Fourth Solo Milestone

YouTube views topped 100 million as of 5:50 a.m. · Hip-hop R&B track captivates listeners around the world
Solo artist’s firm presence dominates global charts The music video for “MONA LISA” by j-hope of the group BTS has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, once again demonstrating his formidable influence as a global pop icon.
| James choi Reporter
Writer Jung Ha-yeon Dies at 82 on Nov. 1, Leaving a Lasting Legacy with ‘The King and the Queen’ and ‘Empress Myeongseong’

Writer Jung Ha-yeon Dies at 82 on Nov. 1, Leaving a Lasting Legacy with ‘The King and the Queen’ and ‘Empress Myeongseong’

A pioneer of historical dramas for more than 50 years after her 1968 debut; funeral procession to be held Nov. 4
A 50-year writing career probing human desire and history “The King and the Queen” and “Empress Myeongseong” were among the works that left a lasting mark on Korean television. Their writer, Jung Ha-yeon, died on Nov. 1 at the age of 82.
| James choi Reporter
Ko Ji-yong Returns to the Sechs Kies Stage After 10 Years, Reuniting With Lee Jae-jin and Jang Su-won in December

Ko Ji-yong Returns to the Sechs Kies Stage After 10 Years, Reuniting With Lee Jae-jin and Jang Su-won in December

“THE TREE in INSPIRE - Sechskies’ Untold Story” will be held Dec. 15–16 at Inspire Arena in Incheon. The special event comes ahead of the group’s 30th debut anniversary next year and marks Ko Ji-yong’s first official stage appearance in about 10 years, since 2016’s “Infinite Challenge.” After recent personal struggles, including a divorce and custody dispute, he is set to reconnect with fans and share heartfelt stories he has long been unable to tell.
Ko Ji-yong, formerly of Sechs Kies, is set to take the stage with his fellow members again for the first time in about 10 years. Three Sechs Kies members reunite after 10 years ahead of the group’s 30th anniversary According to his agency, Mountain Movement Story, on Oct.
| Seongchan Eol Reporter
Younghoon, Kim Dongjun and Luda in ‘Love WiFi Palace’: 8 Stills Unveiled for a Romance That Transcends Time and Space

Younghoon, Kim Dongjun and Luda in ‘Love WiFi Palace’: 8 Stills Unveiled for a Romance That Transcends Time and Space

‘Love WiFi Palace,’ based on the Kakao Webtoon of the same name, previews a time-bending love triangle starring Younghoon, Kim Dongjun and Luda Eight stills unveiled, capturing the extraordinary meeting between a modern webtoon artist and a palace maid from Joseon 200 years ago A sparkling romance between rising young actors with K-pop roots opens nationwide at CGV theaters on December 2
The film 〈Love WiFi Palace〉 unveiled eight stills on October 30. 〈Love WiFi Palace〉 is a time-bending romantic comedy about a love triangle. Based on the Kakao Webtoon of the same name, it begins when a webtoon artist who has never dated coaches a palace maid from Joseon 200 years ago on how to win...
| Seongchan Eol Reporter
ILLIT’s Debut Album Tracks Top 100 Million Spotify Streams, Extending the Group’s Global Streaming Power

ILLIT’s Debut Album Tracks Top 100 Million Spotify Streams, Extending the Group’s Global Streaming Power

‘Midnight Fiction’ from the first mini album reaches 100 million streams; ‘Lucky Girl Syndrome’ hits 200 million With ‘Magnetic’ surpassing 900 million streams, ILLIT now has nine songs with at least 100 million Spotify plays, sustaining its long-running popularity The title track ‘You’re Under Arrest’ from the recently released fifth mini album surges to No. 5 on the music charts, fueling a double hit
Two tracks from ILLIT’s debut album have each surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify. ILLIT’s nonstop run of 100-million-stream songs takes over Spotify According to Spotify, the global music streaming platform, “Midnight Fiction,” a track from ILLIT’s first mini album, “SUPER REAL ME,” surpassed...
| Seongchan Eol Reporter
IVE lends its voices to support firefighters, continuing its charitable efforts after a 200 million won donation

IVE lends its voices to support firefighters, continuing its charitable efforts after a 200 million won donation

The group contributed voice content to Fire Hero Membership, the National Fire Agency’s dedicated welfare platform, through the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association The latest show of support follows last year’s 200 million won donation for wildfire recovery and better treatment of firefighters “We hope our voices offer even a little encouragement to the firefighters working to keep people safe”… The group has also been busy promoting its new release, ‘Looks Can Kill’
IVE has donated its voices to support the firefighters on the front lines of public safety. A warm message of comfort and support for firefighters On the 30th, the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association said IVE had joined a voice donation project for the National Fire Agency’s official...
| Seongchan Eol Reporter
Lee Chang-dong’s First Short Film, ‘Heartbeat,’ Unveiled: Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu Deliver a Powerful 28 Minutes

Lee Chang-dong’s First Short Film, ‘Heartbeat,’ Unveiled: Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu Deliver a Powerful 28 Minutes

Available worldwide on Netflix starting Nov. 2 A short film about depression, made at the suggestion of the World Health Organization (WHO)
A master filmmaker’s gaze moves beyond theaters to global streaming Acclaimed Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong will bring his first short film, Heartbeat (2022), to audiences worldwide on Nov. 2 via global streaming service Netflix.
| James choi Reporter