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After a one-week break, tvN’s “Shin’s Project” is back on the rise! According to Nielsen Korea, episode 9 of “Shin’s Project” achieved an average nationwide viewership rating of 8.4 percent. This is a 1.2 percent increase from its previous episode’s rating of 7.2 percent, rising to the drama’s second-best score yet. Meanwhile, episode 7 of ENA’s “Ms. Incognito” garnered an average nationwide rating of 5.7 percent, seeing a 0.1 percent decrease from its previous episode’s rating of 5.8 percent. Catch up on “Ms. Incognito” on Viki: Watch Now Source (1)

What’s your take? 42 minutes ago Recently, Hearts2Hearts held a showcase for their 1st Mini Album FOCUS. | theqoo The members all looked stunning in classic school uniforms. However, some netizens were not in favor of the outfits. | theqoo Particularly, three members wearing longer skirts prompted different reactions. The skirts were wrinkled and didn’t match. | News 1 Netizens unleashed a debate in the comments on whether or not the look was satisfactory. | @Hearts2Hearts/Twitter “So pretty.” “Huh, I think it’d look better if the skirts were the same — the lengths are different.” “The different lengths actually make it…

100 celebrities were invited. Koreaboo Yesterday This year, W Korea invited 100 celebrities to attend their annual Love Your W gala. The guest list included actors, models, and over 50 K-Pop stars. Both the organizers and the celebrity guests are being criticized for turning this breast cancer awareness event into a lavish celebration that seemed to focus more on partying and flaunting designer brands than on raising awareness for a devastating disease. Controversial W Korea Party Invites 100 Celebrities, Triggers Backlash Here are 50+ of the idols who attended and/or performed at Love Your W this year: 1. ITZY’s Yeji and Yuna Two of…

For me, EXO are one of K-pop’s most important pillars. Their discography often represents the very best of the industry. But if I’m being honest, very little of the members’ solo work has captured my attention. No member has capitalized on the “EXO sound,” choosing instead to pursue different genres and largely forgo the bombast associated with their group. Because of this, I’m delighted to hear a bit of EXO flair in Xiumin’s new solo single Overdrop. Much of Overdrop feels like a less-developed Love Shot, even falling into a drop-style chorus. But as we move toward its climax, the…

It’s hard to tell what Hearts2Hearts are aiming for during their debut year. Are they the new-gen SNSD redux many of us hoped for? Or, are they a moodier prospect with subdued sounds befitting K-pop’s current landscape? They can be both or course, but I’m craving a strong musical identity from the start. New title track Focus takes them in a different direction, fusing a modern aloofness with a banging house beat. If I were to point out one overriding K-pop trend of 2025, it would be “talking over a beat.” The industry has always incorporated rap, but what the…

Since their debut in 2023, BOYNEXTDOOR has steadily built up a large fanbase and this year they’ve continued to branch out to festivals like Lollapalooza. All the while, their music has kept its own color, pulling as much from very old pop genres as it does modern trends. New single Hollywood Action continues this approach but flirts too heavily with novelty. The group has developed a penchant for swing music and other sounds of that era. It’s certainly unique, but threatens to feel like a schtick without the right song. Their music is almost always personality-driven and that gets them…

Jang Yoon Joo will lay a bold trap to seize the upper hand in the inheritance war! “Ms. Incognito” is a new crime romance drama starring Jeon Yeo Been as Kim Yeong Ran, a female bodyguard who enters a contract marriage with a terminally ill chaebol chairman in the hopes of turning her life around. But when those eyeing the chairman’s vast fortune close in on her, she is forced to live under the new identity of Bu Se Mi for three months—setting the stage for dangerous twists and turns. Spoilers Previously, Ga Sun Young (Jang Yoon Joo) discovered through…

Choi Dae Hoon will make a special appearance in “Shin’s Project”! “Shin’s Project” stars Han Suk Kyu as Mr. Shin, a former legendary negotiator who now runs a modest chicken restaurant while hiding a mysterious secret. A neighborhood hero who takes it upon himself to mediate conflicts and assist people through seemingly unwinnable situations, Mr. Shin willingly jumps into others’ problems to resolve disputes and deliver justice. Bae Hyeon Seong plays rookie judge Jo Philip, while Lee Re takes on the role of delivery worker Lee Si On—both employees at Mr. Shin’s restaurant. In the upcoming episode, Choi Dae Hoon…

Kim Se Jeong has shared her thoughts on her upcoming drama “Moon River”! “Moon River” is a fantasy romance historical drama about Crown Prince Yi Kang (Kang Tae Oh), a man who has lost his smile, and merchant Park Dal Yi (Kim Se Jeong), a woman who has lost her memory. When their souls are mysteriously switched, the two are forced to live each other’s lives. Kim Se Jeong plays Park Dal Yi, a merchant who faces an unexpected twist of fate when her soul suddenly swaps with that of the crown prince. Kim Se Jeong said, “The idea of…

Jung Ryeo Won and Lee Jung Eun’s upcoming suspense thriller film “The Woman in the White Car” has unveiled new stills! “The Woman in the White Car” follows Do Kyung (Jung Ryeo Won), who rushes her bloodied sister to the hospital and gives a confusing testimony to police officer Hyun Joo (Lee Jung Eun). As each person remembers the events of that day differently, the film unravels the tangled web of conflicting memories to reveal the truth behind the incident. Jung Ryeo Won takes on the role of Do Kyung, a writer haunted by fragmented memories who delivers unpredictable statements.…