Korean actor Yoo Ah-in was released from prison for habitual drug use but was excluded in the promotions for the upcoming film “The Match.” In September last year, the Seoul Central District Court sentenced Yoo Ah-in to one year in prison and imposed a fine of two million won (about...
The 2024 SBS Entertainment Awards ceremony was held in Seoul, South Korea on Jan. 29, honoring programs under the Korean TV network. Popular host Yoo Jae-suk of the program “Running Man” won the grand prize or “daesang,” the highest award of the night. This was his 20th grand...
Korean actor Yoo Ah-in, 37, known for the zombie film “#Alive,” “Seoul Vibe” and “Hellbound,” was sentenced by a Seoul court to one year in prison for habitual drug use and was immediately taken into custody. On Sept. 3, the 25th Criminal Division of the Seoul Central District...
Korean actor Yoo Ah-in, 37, of the films “#Alive” and “Seoul Vibe” has been accused of sexually assaulting a man. This is the latest accusation against Yoo Ah-in who is currently facing trial for illegal drug use, which put his career on hold since last year. Korean media...
“The Glory” star Song Hye-kyo and “Squid Game” star Gong You will be starring in a period drama by the screenwriter of the series “The Blues.” "Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo have confirmed their appearance in writer Noh Hee-kyung's new work. The two plan to work together as the main...
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) of South Korea and the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE) released the results of the 2024 Overseas Hallyu (Korean Wave) Survey. Korean Wave refers to the rise in popularity of Korean pop culture content. The...
The upcoming Korean reality variety program “Apartment404” is generating a lot of buzz ahead of its premiere on Prime Video on Feb. 23. “Apartment404” (아파트 404) stars Yoo Jae-suk, Cha Tae-hyun, Oh Na-ra, Yang Se-chan, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, and “Moving” star Lee...
Korean actor Yoo Ah-in, known for the Netflix series “Hellbound” and movie “#Alive,” has been indicted on Oct. 19 on multiple charges including smoking marijuana. The Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office indicted Yoo Ah-in, 37, for violating South Korea’s Narcotics Control...
ILOILO CITY – A student from this city bagged a silver medal for the Philippines in the World Mathematics Invitational in South Korea. GIHUN Ng Yoo (St. Joseph School Iloilo) Gihun Ng Yoo, an incoming Grade 9 student at St. Joseph School Iloilo, bested 1,275 competitors from 17 countries in the...
Netflix announced the production of the Korean mystery series “The Trunk,” which will star Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun-jin. “The Trunk” will focus on unforeseen events and secrets after a mystifying trunk is found in the depths of a lake. Gong Yoo and Seo Hyun-jin (Netflix) Seo Hyun-jin, who...
Korean stars Yoo Jae-suk, Lee Kwangsoo and Kwon Yuri are back in the variety show “The Zone: Survival Mission 2,” now available on Disney+. The three star in the eight-episode show that features an upgraded AI 2.0 that sets a series of increasingly difficult challenges and see them travel...
A Seoul court rejected a request by the police for the issuance of a warrant of arrest against Korean actor Yoo Ah-in, who is accused of taking five drugs including marijuana and cocaine. Yoo Ah-in is accused of habitual use of propofol and he tested positive for marijuana, cocaine, ketamine and...
