Author: Rahul M

SBS’s upcoming comedy sports drama “The Winning Try” has unveiled new stills ahead of its premiere! “The Winning Try” tells the story of Joo Ga Ram (Yoon Kye Sang), a former rugby star who falls from grace due to a doping scandal. After he returns to his alma mater as the new coach of its bottom-ranked high school rugby team, he leads the underdog squad on a quest to win the National Sports Festival. Kim Yo Han plays Yoon Sung Joon, the ace and captain of the Hanyang Physical Education High School rugby team. Known for his athletic talent and…

ZEROBASEONE’s post-2025 future remains undecided, but they’re finally set to give us a full album on September 1st. Weeks before that, they’re back with pre-release Slam Dunk — an uncharacteristically hip-hop dance track. In K-pop, there’s often this urge to throw many different concepts and styles at a group rather than let them settle into the one sound that fans love the most. I certainly don’t flock to ZEROBASEONE for hip-hop, but like the mission songs on Boys Planet or Produce 101, agencies like to dress their acts in all sorts of guises. In this case, they’re playing basketball players…

BLACKPINK has won a second music show trophy for their new single “JUMP”! On the July 23 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were aespa’s “Dirty Work,” BLACKPINK’s “JUMP,” CLOSE YOUR EYES’ “Snowy Summer,” NCT DREAM’s “BTTF,” and ASTRO’s Yoon San Ha’s “EXTRA VIRGIN.” The trophy ultimately went to BLACKPINK! Watch a clip of the winner announcement below: Performers on today’s show included Jeon Somi, Yoon San Ha, PURPLE KISS, NOWZ, ARrC, ifeye, CLOSE YOUR EYES, RESCENE, NouerA, DIVA-X, cosmosy, Catch The Young, and ONE OR EIGHT. Check out their performances below! Jeon Somi – “EXTRA” ASTRO’s…

New action film “I KILL U” has previewed a fierce showdown between KARA’s Kang Jiyoung and HIGHLIGHT’s Lee Gikwang! “I KILL U” follows the story of Sun Woo, a former Taekwondo hopeful who appears in the media on behalf of chaebol Ji Yeon (both played by Kang Ji Young), who eerily resembles Sun Woo and gets accused of being the main culprit of a drunk hit-and-run accident. Lee Gikwang stars as Ji Yeon’s ambitious half-brother Ho Joong, who feels inferior to her but is determined to become their family’s heir. The newly released action stills capture the intense tension between Kang Jiyoung and Lee…

MBC’s upcoming drama “Mary Kills People” has unveiled tense new stills of doctor Lee Bo Young! A remake of the Canadian series of the same name, “Mary Kills People” stars Lee Bo Young as Woo So Jung, an ER doctor who illegally provides euthanasia to patients with incurable illnesses. Lee Min Ki plays Jo Hyun Woo, a terminal brain tumor patient with no remaining treatment options. The newly released still shows Woo So Jung standing over a patient with a pillow in her hands. Torn between good and evil, life and death, she gazes intensely at the patient, her trembling…

Kim Do Yeon may be returning to the big screen! On July 23, EDaily reported that Kim Do Yeon has been cast in the upcoming movie “Dora” (literal title). In response to the report, her agency Fantagio stated, “She has received an offer to appear in ‘Dora’ and is currently reviewing it.” On the same day, it was also reported that Japanese actress Ando Sakura will be starring in the film. If confirmed, this will mark her first time appearing in a Korean production. Set in a seaside village, “Dora” tells a story of female solidarity. It follows a young girl who…

Upcoming film “Pretty Crazy” has shared a new behind-the-scenes video! “Pretty Crazy” tells the story of Gil Goo (Ahn Bo Hyun), a young unemployed man whose life is turned upside down when he takes on an extraordinary part-time job: watching over Seon Ji (Lim YoonA), a woman who transforms into a devil after midnight. The newly released video, which showcases the lively and cheerful atmosphere on set, features interviews with the main cast, director Lee Sang Geun, and art director Chae Kyung Sun. It also highlights the chemistry between Lim YoonA and Ahn Bo Hyun, as well as the synergy…

Upcoming drama “My Troublesome Star” has unveiled new stills featuring Uhm Jung Hwa! “My Troublesome Star” is a romantic comedy about Korea’s biggest top 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. The drama follows Bong Cheong Ja as she struggles to navigate life after losing 25 years of her memory, with the help of detective Dokgo Chul (Song Seung Heon). Uhm Jung Hwa is set to deliver a dynamic performance as Bong Cheong Ja, a former top star who has lost…

Eric Nam and Ji Young Yoo will be starring together in a new K-pop-themed film! On July 22 (local time), HYBE America announced that it will co-produce a K-pop-themed film with Paramount Pictures, one of the leading film studios in the United States. The film will follow the story of a Korean-American girl who, despite her family’s opposition, participates in a televised audition program in hopes of becoming part of the next-generation K-pop girl group. Ji Young Yoo, who voiced the character Zoey, the youngest member of HUNTR/X in the Netflix animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” and Eric Nam, who…

Director Park Chan Wook’s new film “No Other Choice” has been invited to screen at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival! On July 22, the executive committee of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival officially announced that the film has been invited to its main competition section. “No Other Choice” tells the story of Man Soo (Lee Byung Hun), an office worker who once felt completely satisfied with life—until he’s suddenly laid off. Determined to protect his wife, two children, and the home they worked so hard to buy, he prepares for a personal battle to find a new job.…