Jeong Si-hwan · Articles (18)

K-Variety

Six former Mr. Trot stars to serve as masters for new season

Six stars from previous seasons of Mr. Trot, including Lee Chan-won and Ahn Sung-hoon, will return as masters for the upcoming Mr. Trot 4, which is scheduled to premiere in December.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

K-Variety

World-class sports stacking expert to appear on Ten Million Masters Show

2022 World Championship runner-up to showcase lightning-fast skills on October 20

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

K-pop

IVE's An Yu Jin shares new photos ahead of upcoming EP release

IVE member An Yu Jin has posted new photos to her Instagram, signaling the group's upcoming return with the EP 'Looks Can Kill'.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

K-pop

Five-member band V01D to release second mini album on the 19th

The five-member male band V01D will release their second mini album, ‘YOUTHQUAKE’, at 6:00 PM on the 19th. The album features five tracks, including the title song ‘My Youth’, with all members participating in the songwriting and composition.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

K-pop

Kento Nakajima reflects on first Han River busking during Seoul tour stop

Japanese singer and actor Kento Nakajima shared reflections on his music, acting, and connection to Korean culture during an interview with BoldPage in Seoul, the final stop of his first Asian tour.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

Culture

Yamaha Music Korea launches new ARIUS YDP digital piano lineup

Yamaha Music Korea has released four new models in the ARIUS YDP digital piano series, marking the first full lineup overhaul since 2021.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

Culture

Political protocol interruptions at Sunchang festival spark calls for audience-centered management

The interruption of a performance by singer HYNN to accommodate a speech by Democratic Party of Korea representative Kim Min-seok at the Sunchang Fermented Sauce Festival has drawn criticism, highlighting a growing demand for festivals to prioritize audience experience over political protocol.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

Culture

Yuna Kim shares Dior Beauty photos following denied pregnancy rumors

Former figure skater Yuna Kim shared photos on Instagram applying Dior Addict Lip Glow 024, following recent pregnancy rumors that her agency has denied.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

K-movie

Kim Do-yeon shares autumn city photos following Busan International Film Festival appearance

Actress Kim Do-yeon shared photos of herself in a city setting on Instagram and attended the 31st Busan International Film Festival for the film 'Dora'. During the festival, she also received the Face of Asia Award at the Marie Claire Asia Star Awards 2026.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

Culture

Voice actress Manaka Iwami announces marriage and first child

Japanese voice actress Manaka Iwami, known for her roles in Oshi no Ko and Umamusume: Pretty Derby, announced on social media that she has married and given birth to her first child.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

K-pop

SEVENTEEN's JEONGHAN and JOSHUA to release first unit mini album on 19th

SEVENTEEN members JEONGHAN and JOSHUA will launch their first unit with the release of the mini album 'DREAMSCAPE' on the 19th at 6 p.m.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

Culture

Rapper Yang Hong-won sparks debate after mentioning motel in marriage post

Rapper Yang Hong-won has drawn divided responses from netizens after posting a marriage sentiment on social media that included a reference to a motel in Cheonho-dong.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

Culture

Han Ji-an to relaunch career with simultaneous Korean and Japanese promotions

Han Ji-an has signed a management contract with Stealth Entertainment and is preparing to promote her song 'Acacia' through various media and nationwide mountain tours. The singer is also expanding into the Japanese market under the name 'HeeJin' following a successful debut on the Oricon Chart.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

K-Variety

Cheon Rok-dam takes solo lead on Golden Friday after using roulette

During the "Kings of the Century" special of TV CHOSUN's 'Golden Friday', Cheon Rok-dam secured the solo lead by scoring 100 points and using a roulette spin to displace Yang Ji-eun. The episode, which featured legendary songs from artists like Na Hoon-a and Cho Yong-pil, recorded a 3.4% viewership rating.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

K-Variety

Oh Yu-jin and Cheon Rok-dam battle in legendary singers special

The 41st episode of TV CHOSUN's 'Golden Friday' will feature a special competition where TOP10 singers perform legendary hits from icons like Cho Yong-pil, Lee Mi-ja, Na Hoon-a, and Nam Jin.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

K-drama

Kim Ji-won stars in medical noir drama Doctor X starting tonight

Kim Ji-won returns after two years to star as a genius surgeon fighting corruption in the medical noir drama 'Doctor X: Era of the White Mafia', which premieres tonight on SBS.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

K-drama

Kim Ji-won stars as a defiant surgeon in new SBS medical noir

The SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X: Era of the White Mafia' premieres tonight at 9:50 PM, featuring Kim Ji-won as a genius mercenary doctor who challenges corruption.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

Culture

EBSi launches support event for 2027 College Entrance Exam examinees

EBS is hosting the "2027 College Entrance Exam University Admission Support Event" on its EBSi website from October 19 to November 18 to assist students in their final preparations.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

K-drama

Kim Ji-won's 'Doctor X' premiere becomes top 2026 mini-series opener

The premiere of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X: Era of the White Mafia' achieved a peak viewership of 12.9%, making it the highest-rated mini-series premiere of 2026. The episode introduced Kim Ji-won as Kye Su-jeong, a "mercenary doctor" who uses her surgical skills to challenge corruption at Guseo University Hospital.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

K-pop

MODYSSEY's First EP Sells 352,714 Copies in Week One, Topping Debut Single's 300,000

MODYSSEY's first EP recorded first-week sales of 352,714 copies on the Hanteo Chart, beating the group's own record. Combined first-week sales of its two releases now exceed 650,000.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

Culture

Documentaries from about 20 countries, from a Chinese village doctor to Pakistan's energy corridor, mark anti-poverty day

CGTN opened a dedicated webpage on October 17 for the Global South Directors Co-Production Program 2026, which features documentaries from about 20 countries on poverty and shared development.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

Culture

Shakira's Madrid Shows Outdrew a Papal Visit and F1 for Tourism Demand as Tour Tops $500,000,000

Shakira finished a 13-show Madrid residency before more than 700,000 fans, with tourism demand reportedly above the Pope Leo XIV visit and F1. Her world tour has passed 4 million tickets and $534 million in ticket revenue.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

K-pop

RIIZE, Fresh Off a Fourth Million-Seller, Goes Acoustic With Single 'Insomnia'

RIIZE returns on October 26 with the single "Insomnia", an acoustic pop track built around its six members' vocals with lyrics by Kim Eana. It follows the group's fourth career million-seller, "Do your dance".

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19

K-pop

ATEEZ Follow Third Billboard 200 No. 1 With November Comeback and 'Drip' Teaser Images

ATEEZ will release their 15th mini album, GOLDEN HOUR : Part.6, on November 13, after their previous album gave them a third Billboard 200 No. 1. KQ Entertainment has posted spoiler images for the pre-release track 'Drip'.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.19