Author: Rahul M

He retired following the allegations. Yesterday Late last year, initial details of an alleged sexual assault by a former member of the legendary boy group SMAP, Nakai Masahiro, were first reported | Mainichi Masahiro debuted as SMAP’s leader at age 16 and became a successful idol, actor, TV host, news presenter, and radio personality, though he retired from the industry following the allegations. In December of 2024, Japanese media reported that Nakai allegedly paid 90 million yen (approximately $568,101 USD) as a lump sum to an unidentified woman for sexual misconduct that took place in 2023. An independent third-party panel later determined that…

VCHA is rebranding as GIRLSET! On August 7, JYP Entertainment unveiled the “GIRLSET” video and logo design on its official social media channels, announcing the group’s relaunch under the new name. Lexi, Camila, Kendall, and Savanna—now known as GIRLSET—are taking a bold step forward as they set their sights on the global music market. The video highlights the members’ striking new visuals, marking their return after a hiatus of about one year and five months. It captures a wide range of emotions—from joy and ease to tears and visible wounds—showcasing the group’s multidimensional, genuine charm. Dressed in suits that highlight…

From offices and hospitals to publishing houses and rescue teams, Chinese workplace romance dramas have a charm all their own. These stories mix career challenges with unexpected love, showing how relationships can grow even in the busiest, most stressful environments. Whether it’s childhood friends reconnecting at work, doctors and police officers falling for each other, or co-workers going from rivals to lovers, these dramas are full of heart-fluttering moments. If you enjoy watching love unfold between people chasing their dreams, here are seven workplace romance C-dramas that are sure to make you smile and make your heart flutter. “Love is…

KBS2’s “My Girlfriend is the Man!” continues to garner steady viewership! According to Nielsen Korea, the August 6 broadcast of “My Girlfriend is the Man!” achieved an average nationwide viewership rating of 1.0 percent, seeing a slight dip from its previous episode’s score of 1.2 percent. “My Girlfriend is the Man!” tells the story of a college student whose girlfriend unexpectedly transforms into a man. ASTRO’s Yoon San Ha stars as Park Yoon Jae, an astronomy student who is head over heels for his girlfriend Kim Ji Eun (played by OH MY GIRL’s Arin). Due to a gene that runs in her family, Kim…

Following Bae In Hyuk, Roh Jeong Eui has also been confirmed to star in the upcoming tvN drama “I’ll Give You the Universe” (literal title)! “I’ll Give You the Universe” is a romance drama that follows two in-laws who, despite harboring deep misunderstandings of each other, end up raising their orphaned nephew Woo Joo (“universe” in Korean) together, leading them on a journey of personal growth and a blossoming romance. Roh Jeong Eui will be playing Woo Hyun Jin, who is preparing to enter the work force while dreaming of living very ordinary days. Overwhelmed with even just living alone,…

JTBC’s upcoming drama “A Hundred Memories” has unveiled its first poster featuring Kim Da Mi and Shin Ye Eun! “A Hundred Memories” is a nostalgic 1980s youth romance drama centered around bus conductor Go Young Rye (Kim Da mi), her close friendship with Seo Jong Hee (Shin Ye Eun), and their shared first love Han Jae Pil (Heo Nam Jun). As the trio comes of age, the drama offers laughter, empathy, and heartfelt emotion while evoking nostalgic memories. The drama takes viewers down memory lane through the story of two young people, Young Rye and Jong Hee. Despite the hardship…

Upcoming drama “My Troublesome Star” has shared a glimpse of the very first encounter between its two leads all the way back in 1999! “My Troublesome Star” is a romantic comedy about Korea’s biggest star Im Se Ra (Jang Da Ah), who mysteriously vanishes and wakes up one day as Bong Cheong Ja (Uhm Jung Hwa), an ordinary middle-aged woman. Song Seung Heon will star as Dokgo Chul, a former detective who helps Bong Cheong Ja as she struggles to navigate life after losing 25 years in the blink of an eye. In the first of several newly released stills…

KBS 2TV’s upcoming drama “Walking on Thin Ice” has shared a new glimpse of Kim Young Kwang’s complex character! “Walking on Thin Ice” will tell the story of the dangerous partnership between Kang Eun Soo (Lee Young Ae), a mother desperate to protect her family, and Lee Kyung (Kim Young Kwang), a teacher who secretly leads a double life. By day, Lee Kyung is a popular after-school art teacher who graduated from a prestigious university. At the middle school attended by Eun Soo’s daughter Soo Ah, the seemingly sweet and caring Lee Kyung is beloved by the female students. However,…

SBS’s upcoming drama “Queen Mantis” has unveiled its first posters! A remake of the French series “La Mante,” “Queen Mantis” is a crime thriller starring Go Hyun Jung as Jung Yi Shin, a famous serial killer nicknamed “The Mantis” who brutally murdered five men 20 years ago and has been imprisoned ever since. When a new serial killer emerges, copying The Mantis’s distinctive style, the police approaches Jung Yi Shin for her assistance in solving the case. Jang Dong Yoon will star as Jung Yi Shin’s estranged son Cha Soo Yeol, a detective who has hated his mother all his…

Disney+’s upcoming drama “Tempest” has shared new stills of Jun Ji Hyun! “Tempest” follows Moon Ju (Jun Ji Hyun), a renowned UN ambassador who sets out to uncover the truth behind an assassination attempt on a presidential candidate, and San Ho (Kang Dong Won), a special agent of unknown nationality who must protect her, as they confront a massive truth that threatens the Korean Peninsula. One of the newly released stills captures UN ambassador Moon Ju with a confident gaze as she delivers a speech. Another image shows her jogging at dawn, hinting at her firm and resilient everyday life.…