Jeong Si-hwan · Articles (11)

K-pop

NCT Wish achieves four consecutive million sellers with new album I SPY

NCT Wish has topped weekly album charts with their fourth mini-album 'I SPY', marking consecutive hits in both the first and second halves of the year.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

K-Variety

Chun-gil vows to block Cheon Rok-dam's pursuit of the Golden Cup

On the upcoming episode of TV CHOSUN's 'Golden Friday,' Cheon Rok-dam holds the solo lead with eight Golden Stars, prompting Chun-gil and Kim Yong-bin to launch challenges to prevent a Golden Cup win.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

K-Variety

Former short track athletes to compete for national team spots on TV CHOSUN

Legendary skaters Chun Lee-kyung and Kim A-lang join Lee Yu-ri to support athletes aiming for the national flag

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

K-Variety

Han Hye-jin and Heo Kyung Hwan to host new pet dog variety show

The program, which features star owners boasting about their pets, is set to premiere on November 11.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

K-Variety

Lee So-na changes song choice as Heo Chan-mi breaks into tears

In the 22nd episode of TV CHOSUN's 'Miss Trot For You', Lee So-na changes her prepared song to Yoon Bok-hee's 'Everyone', causing Heo Chan-mi to weep during the performance.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

K-Variety

Cho Yeong-su to return as master for Mr. Trot 4 this December

TV CHOSUN's 'Mr. Trot 4' is scheduled to premiere this December, featuring a strengthened master lineup including the return of composer Cho Yeong-su and various stars from previous seasons. The upcoming season will pit active trot singers against hidden talents in a battle to find the ideal "Trot Dokkaebi."

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

Culture

KBS 1TV to air 'Next Solution' on October 24, featuring Yoon Shi-yoon and climate tech innovations from Daejeon scientists

The KBS 1TV special project 'Next Solution' will air on October 24, following the journey of K-climate tech and the scientists turning climate crises into industrial opportunities. Actor Yoon Shi-yoon will serve as the storyteller, utilizing XR and generative AI to explore scientific solutions for global climate disasters.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

K-Variety

MBC variety show Omniscient Interfering View wins Advertisers’ Program of the Year

MBC's variety program Omniscient Interfering View has been named the winner of the Advertisers’ Program of the Year Award in the variety category at the 2026 KAA Awards.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

Culture

Jinan County autumn travels: From Maisan Sayangje Reservoir to ginseng tonkatsu and the Scissors Museum

The 391st episode of "A Walk Around the Neighborhood" explores the natural wonders and local stories of Jinan County, Jeonbuk State, featuring the Jinan Red Ginseng Festival and unique regional delicacies.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

K-Variety

KBS Walk Expedition explores El Salvador's volcanoes and traditional festivals

The upcoming episode of Walk Expedition explores El Salvador's transformation from a dangerous nation into a tourist destination, featuring its volcanic landscapes and traditional festivals.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

Culture

Grandmother in Gangjin balances nursing elderly relatives and raising grandson

A grandmother in Gangjin, Jeollanam-do, is raising her grandson while simultaneously providing full-time care for her ailing husband and mother-in-law. Living in a 70-year-old home, she faces growing concerns about the upcoming winter due to the house's poor insulation.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

K-Variety

SBS program to investigate mass burials at detention facilities via inmate letter

A letter from a prisoner serving a 36-year sentence has prompted an investigation into the human rights abuses and mass burials at the Yeonghwasuk and Jaesaengwon facility.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

K-Variety

Jin Seon-kyu selected as lead for Jang Hang-jun's 10-year blockbuster film

Actor transforms into Jang Hang-jun's doppelgänger on SBS variety show 'Master Hang-jun'

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

K-Variety

Kim Kwang-kyu jokes Son Suk-ku and Lee Seo-jin are dating

Actor Son Suk-ku will appear as the "my star" on the SBS variety show My Genie Secretary, where he shares an unexpected bromance with Lee Seo-jin.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

K-pop

BOL4 to release 10th mini album October Archive on 22nd

BOL4 will release their 10th mini album, 'October Archive', on the 22nd at 6 PM. The album features themes of autumn, the season most beloved by Ahn Ji-young.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

Culture

Suzy signs contract for luxury Samseong-dong residence L'Arbre 27

Singer and actress Suzy has reportedly signed a purchase contract for a unit in the luxury residential development ‘L'Arbre 27’ located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam District.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

Culture

Most respondents mistake AI videos for real footage in new survey

A survey by PMI reveals that 64.2% of men and women aged 20–59 have mistaken AI-generated videos for real footage, while 80% of respondents demand that news and reporting videos clearly disclose AI production.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

K-drama

Jung Chae-yeon shares autumn photos and reveals weight of 44.8kg

Actress Jung Chae-yeon has shared new photos featuring autumn landscapes on her Instagram, alongside a photo of her weight scale showing 44.8kg. She has also been cast as the lead in the upcoming TVING original series 'M: Reboot'.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

Culture

So Yi-hyun posts family photos as she expresses desire for third child

Actress So Yi-hyun shared recent family moments on social media, including photos of her husband In Gyo-jin and their 10-year-old daughter.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

K-pop

aespa to hold first solo fan meeting in three years this November

aespa will host the 2026 aespa Fan Meeting “MY, I Want to See You, ae” on November 28 and 29 at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium to celebrate their 6th anniversary.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

Culture

Riichi City to add Kakegurui characters in new collaboration starting October 22

Formirai announced that its online Riichi Mahjong game, Riichi City, will launch a collaboration update with the popular Japanese anime Kakegurui. The event features four new characters and a new mini-game, running from October 22 to November 20.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

K-movie

Yeon Sang-ho's Paradise Lost tops Korean box office on opening day

Yeon Sang-ho's new psychological thriller 'Paradise Lost' claimed the number one spot among Korean films on its opening day.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

K-pop

izna attracts media attention following Taipei and Manila concert tour

The group izna has garnered significant attention from local media following the successful completion of their concert tour in Taipei and Manila.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

K-movie

Five youth films set in Seongbuk to hold free screening

The Seongbuk Cultural Foundation and the School of Film, TV & Multimedia, Korea National University of Arts will host the 3rd "Memories of the Region" film screening on October 30 at Arirang Cine Center.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22