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GIRLS GENERATION’s YoonA and 2PM’s Junho Had The Same Reason For Working On “King The Land”

YoonA and Junho are working together for the exact same reason. The GIRLS GENERATION singer and 2PM member have shared why they agreed to work on King The Land. Interestingly, both Im Yoona and Lee Junho were looking for a change.

YoonA and Junho Discuss Working on New Rom-Com King The Land

Im Yoona and Lee Junho attended a press conference for King The Land ahead of the show’s premiere. During the event, YoonA confirmed she chose to work on the new JTBC romantic comedy for a change of pace.

“My last project was heavy and dark, so I wanted to work on a piece with a brighter tone for my next project,” she revealed. “I also felt that when I tried out a character with a bright personality in the past, many fans liked it.”

YoonA had previously worked on the crime drama Big Mouth alongside Lee Jongsuk. It was a very different project from her upcoming rom-com.

Lee Junho agreed with YoonA, admitting he took on King The Land to be set apart from the historical drama he previously starred in.

“I felt the same as YoonA,” Junho said. “Working on The Red Sleeve, I struggled through a lot of emotional stress.”

He explained, “It is based on a historical figure, which meant that I was aware of the story’s tragic developments even as I worked on the project. This time, I chose a project that is allowing me to empty my mind of stray thoughts. It is a production full of love and laughter.”

Although Junho had fun working on the new show, he also confessed that playing a character who doesn’t like smiles was difficult.

“I’m the kind of person who smiles and laughs easily, so acting out a character who doesn’t smile or laugh was actually a big challenge for me. I immediately smile or laugh after even cut,” he said.

Luckily, things were not that hard since Junho was working with YoonA. The Confidential Assignment star revealed that she was excited about working with the 2PM member.

“It’s our first time working on an acting project together,” YoonA said. “I’m so happy that I’m working with Junho, whom I’ve known professionally since we were young.”

“There were moments when we could comfortably look back on those days and talk about our experiences,” she revealed.

In King The Land, Lee Junho plays Gu Won, a chaebol heir who can’t stand fake smiles, and Im Yoona portrays the constantly smiling Cheon Sa Rang. The series will premiere on JTBC on June 17, 2023.

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GIRLS GENERATION’s YoonA On What Drew Her To ‘King The Land’

YoonA is working on a new romantic comedy. The GIRLS GENERATION member discussed her decision to work on “King The Land”. She also shared what it was like playing the cheerful Cheon Sa-rang who is known as the “Queen of Smiles”.

GIRLS GENERATION’s YoonA Hypes Up New Rom-Com ‘King The Land’

Im Yoon-ah is currently promoting “King The Land”. In an interview with NAVER, she opened up about her decision to join the new romance series. For YoonA, it was about giving her fans something new and different to watch.

“I normally enjoy romantic comedies and since my last work was of the noir genre, I thought it’d be nice to greet viewers with a brighter and more cheerful project next,” she said.

“I also chose [this drama] as I was reminded of how many people liked when I portrayed proactive characters with bright personalities. The fact that it’s set with a hotel VVIP lounge as the background also had quite a unique charm,” she added.

“King the Land” follows an unlikely romance between Gu Won, a chaebol heir who can’t stand fake smiles, and the constantly smiling Cheon Sa Rang. In the series, Sa-rang became known as the “queen of smiles” while working her way up at the King Hotel.

How Did Cheon Sa Rang Become The ‘Queen of Smiles’?

For YoonA, playing Cheon Sa Rang meant understanding the story behind her smile.

“To Cheon Sa Rang, the King Hotel is a place full of childhood memories,” she said. “When having to smile or work as a hotelier, I acted while constantly thinking about Cheon Sa Rang’s sincere heart and meaning for the King Hotel.”

“Although she has many other sides, Cheon Sa Rang is someone who does her job incredibly well and has both responsibility and a sense of duty, so I worked hard to make sure those aspects were shown well,” she continued.

It’s already an exciting show to look forward to. Im Yoo-nah promised viewers that they will thoroughly enjoy watching “King The Land”.

“There’s all kinds of fun in ‘King the Land,’ from comedic elements to a sweet romance,” she said. “In particular, seeing Cheon Sa Rang discover her real smile and the cute side of the cold Gu Won who transforms after meeting Cheon Sa Rang will leave lasting impressions.

“Additionally, as we had many location shoots, you should look forward to the visual aesthetics,” Yoona continued.

2PM member Lee Junho will play Gu Won in the upcoming show. “King The Land” will premiere on JTBC on June 17, 2023, at 10:30 p.m. KST.

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Cha Eun Woo In Talks To Star In Revenge Drama With Kim Nam Joo

Cha Eun Woo could soon be taking revenge, at least, in a new drama. The ASTRO member is currently in negotiations to join the cast of the upcoming series “Wonderful World”.

FANTAGIO Clarifies Cha Eun Woo’s Involvement In New Kim Nam Joo Drama ‘Wonderful World’

StarNews reported that Cha Eun Woo will take on the male lead role in the upcoming drama. However, ASTRO’s agency FANTAGIO has since clarified that the “Island” star’s involvement has not yet been confirmed.

“He is currently in talks for the drama with a favorable outlook, but nothing has been decided,” the statement read.

It’s already a promising update and great news for fans who have been hoping to see Eunwoo in a new drama. Hopefully, there will be new updates about the series soon.

“Wonderful World” is described as a suspenseful revenge drama about a woman who loses her young son in a tragedy. When the law forgives the person responsible for the child’s death, she decides to seek vengeance on her own.

According to reports, veteran actress Kim Nam Joo is already in talks to play the female lead. Kim Kang Woo is also in negotiations to play the husband. “Wonderful World” will be directed by Lee Seung Young who previously worked on “Tracer,” “Voice 2,” and “The Missing”.

Cha Eun Woo is reportedly in talks to play Kwon Sun Yool, a medical student who unexpectedly gets entangled with the female lead. Further details about the character have not yet been revealed.

If Cha Eun Woo accepts the role, it will be one of his first shows for the year. The ASTRO member previously played an exorcist priest in the 2022 series “Island”. He will also appear in the webtoon-based fantasy romance drama “A Good Day to Be a Dog” which begins filming in October. Stay tuned for more updates on this story.

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SULLI Short Film ‘Persona 2’ To Be Released on Netflix

The story of the late SULLI is coming soon to a major streaming giant. Netflix has confirmed that the short film “Persona 2” which focused on the late idol will stream on the service.

SULLI’s Short Film ‘Persona 2’ Added To Netflix Brazil Catalogue

A recent social media post revealed that “Persona: Sulli”, also referred to as “Persona 2”, was added to Netflix Brazil’s catalogue. The short film is reportedly scheduled to premiere on June 16, 2023.

Since then, fans have expressed excitement about the film. The project is SULLI’s final work before her unexpected passing in 2019. Originally intended to be a five-part series, SULLI was only able to shoot the first two episodes before her death in October 2019.

So is it true that “Persona 2” will air on Netflix? The source from the streaming service issued a statement regarding the film.

“‘Persona: Sulli’ is a project produced by Mystic Story,” they said. “Currently, general discussion is underway including on whether to stream [the film] on Netflix along with the final release date.”

“Persona 2” is the sequel to the successful 2019 anthology series starring South Korean superstar and SULLI’s friend IU. The original series featured four different stories with Lee Ji-eun in the lead.

The sequel was intended to have five episodes. However, Mystic Story decided to suspend filming after SULLI’s passing. She was only able to film two episodes of the series by the time of her death.

SULLI made her debut as a child actress in the 2005 series “Ballad of Seodong”. After signing a record deal with SM Entertainment, she debuted in the girl group f(x) in 2009. Despite her success in film and music, Choi Jin-ri suffered from health issues leading to her departure from f(x) in 2015.

In June 2019, SULLI released her solo debut single “Goblin”. It would become her last musical project prior to her passing.

On October 14, 2019, SULLI’s brother found her dead in her house in Seongnam. The “Real” actress had reportedly committed suicide by hanging herself. She was 25 years old.

“Persona: Sulli” aka “Persona 2” has not yet been officially announced by Netflix. Stay tuned for more updates on this story.

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Former I.O.I Member Lim Na Young Leaves Sublime Artist Agency

Lim Na Young has parted ways with her long-time agency. The former I.O.I member officially departed from Sublime Artist Agency, the company that represented her for four years.

Lim Na Young Ends Contract With Sublime

Sublime Artist Agency confirmed Lim Nayoung’s departure in a statement. “Our exclusive contract with Lim Na Young has come to an end,” the statement read. The company also revealed that there was a discussion about a possible renewal. However, both parties mutually agreed to part ways.

“After sharing a careful conversation with Lim Na Young, we have come to an agreement to end our contract here,” it read.

Sublime further expressed their support for the former PRISTIN singer.

“We would like to express our gratitude to Lim Na-young who has been with us as our company artist and to the fans who have shown her a lot of love. We sincerely support her in her future endeavors as she is about to make a new start,” the statement read.

Lim Nayoung got her start as a participant on the Mnet survival show “Produce 101” where she finished in tenth place. She later debuted as a member of I.O.I in 2016. After I.O.I’s disbandment, Na Young returned to Pledis Entertainment and debuted in the girl group PRISTIN in 2017.

When PRISTIN disbanded in 2019, Lim Nayoung left Pledis and signed with Sublime Artist Agency. Since then, she has led a successful acting career, appearing in shows like “Flower of Evil”, “Summer Guys”, and “Imitation”. Lim Na Young is currently working on the film “4:44 Seconds”.

Sublime Confirms Jinni’s Joint Management

Although Sublime Artist Agency lost a talented artist, the company recently gained a promising one. It was previously reported that former NMIXX member Jinni signed a contract with UAP (United Artist Production). Sublime will carry out management duties through their MOU (Memorandum Of Understanding). 

“We plan to give our unsparing support to UAP artist Jinni’s global activities so that she can fully display her wide array of hidden potential, and we are delighted to be able to work together,” their statement read.

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Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 Star Kim Bum Reveals Favorite K-Pop Girl Group

Kim Bum admits he listens to K-pop. The “Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938” star just declared his love for a rookie girl group.

Kim Bum Confirms His Love For Popular Rookie Girl Group

Kim Sang-beom recently appeared as a guest on the show “The K-Star Next Door”. His “Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938” co-star Lee Dong Wook also sat for an interview with host Jonathan.

Lee Dong Wook and the host poked fun at Kim Sang-bum for several reasons, including the number of selfies he posts on social media. But when asked about his thoughts on his labelmates, the “Law School” chose to be honest.

Jonathan mentioned that Kim Sang-bum is the first actor to sign with Starship Entertainment through its sub-label KINGKONG by Starship. The host then asked what the “Padam Padam” star thought of Starship Entertainment’s rookie girl group IVE.

“I love IVE so much,” Kim Sang-bum admitted.

IVE debuted in December 2021 with the single EP ‘Eleven’. Since their debut, Gaeul, Yujin, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz and Leeseo have gained popularity with the 2022 single “Love Dive”. The idol group is currently promoting their Japanese single “Wave” without Rei who is on temporary hiatus.

IVE is not the only girl group that Kim Bum listens to. When asked for a song recommendation, he immediately suggested “Rewind” by TWICE.

For his part, Lee Dong Wook admitted he prefers a third-generation girl group. Lee’s song recommendation is “something cute and bright” and he suggested Red Velvet‘s “Sunny Afternoon”.

Kim Bum is not the only Starship Entertainment artist connected with “Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938”. The show’s original soundtrack song “Full Moon” is performed by MONSTA X’s main vocalist Kihyun.

“Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938” is the second season of the wildly successful 2020 series. It follows Lee Dong Wook’s Lee Yeon as he is transported to the year 1938 during the Japanese Occupation of Korea.

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IU and Park Seo Joon’s ‘Dream’ Movie Tops South Korean Box Office

Park Seo Joon and IU are proving that they are a pairing made in box office heaven. “Dream”, the duo’s sports comedy feature, just topped the South Korean box office. The Lee Byeong Heon movie is now the first film to manage the feat in less than 50 days.

‘Dream’ Wins Big At The South Korean Box Office

Korea JoonAng Daily reports “Dream” is the first South Korean movie to land at the top of the box office in 50 days. The comedy-drama premiered on April 26, 2023, and was attended by 93,417 people on its first day alone.

By April 29, the movie reached 484,491 admissions and grossed USD$3,467,888. It is currently the sixth highest-grossing South Korean film in 2023. With that in mind, “Dream” is well on its way to becoming the biggest movie of the year.

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“Dream” is directed by Lee Byeong Heon and follows Yoon Hong-dae (Park Seo Joon), a football player who receives a disciplinary provision. As punishment, he is tasked with coaching the national football team of homeless people for the Homeless World Cup. Yoon meets Lee So Min (IU), an aspiring director working on a documentary about the team.

IU Discusses Working On New Film With Park Seo Joon

IU previously opened up about working on the film, admitting she wanted to play a different character.

“It was about four years ago when I first received the script. At that time, I had a strong thirst for [taking on] a bright character because I had done a few dark characters with lots of backstories in a row. I couldn’t help but be attracted to the character So Min,” IU said.

 

She also opened up about working with Park Seo Joon.

“I had high expectations for filming together [with Park Seo Joon],” IU said. “Park Seo Joon is a flexible and quick-witted actor. We started filming with some nervousness without having talked much in private, but it was rather comfortable once filming started. Since the relationship between So Min and Hong Dae is not so good, I think a little bit of nervousness helped.”

“Dream” is currently screening in theaters across South Korea.

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Park Bo Gum and Bae Suzy’s Chemistry at 59th Baeksang Awards Has Fans Swooning

The hosts of the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards really captured fans’ attention. Park Bo Gum and Bae Suzy proved that they are the perfect pair for the event with their easy chemistry.

Suzy Shows Off Doll-Like Charm in Black Ball Gown at 59th Baeksang Arts Awards

Park Bo Gum and Bae Suzy reunited with Shin Dong Yup to host the 59th Baeksang Awards on April 28. The “Love in the Moonlight” actor and the “Vagabond” star showed off their style and flair amongst South Korea’s brightest stars. As expected, the two joined Shin Dong Yup on the red carpet before the event.

Fans were immediately stunned by the trio’s stylish looks but Suzy stole the show with her gorgeous black ball gown. Although it was perfect from every angle, the “Start-up” actress also struggled to walk in her dress. Luckily, Park Bo Gum was always just one step behind watching over his co-host as they crossed the red carpet.

 

Park Bo Gum Is The Perfect Gentleman With Baeksang Co-Host Bae Suzy

Park Bo Gum’s special care for Bae Suzy immediately captured netizens’ attention. People praised the “Record of Youth” actor for being a gentleman and keeping an eye on the “Anna” actress on the red carpet.  The pair have clearly perfected their cute chemistry after hosting the Baeksang Awards together for five years in a row. (Park Bo Gum missed the 57th Baeksang due to military enlistment).

The chemistry between Park Bo Gum and Bae Suzy at the Baeksang Awards will come in handy in the duo’s latest project. They are confirmed to star in the upcoming Netflix film “Wonderland” which will also feature Choi Woo Shik, Jung Yu Mi, and Chinese actress Tang Wei. The project has not yet been given an official release date.

Bae Suzy recently opened up about growing up in the entertainment industry. The former Miss A member stated that she doesn’t mind aging.

“I’m getting older and getting more wrinkles, and I’m enjoying it,” Suzy said.

She added, “I like it because it feels like I’m becoming a better person with each year that passes. I think I try to find those things within myself. I don’t think about things too deeply.”

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Song Hye Kyo Channels Moon Dong Eun In Epic Baeksang Awards Acceptance Speech

Song Hye Kyo proved once again that she has the best sense of humor. The star of “The Glory” referenced her character Moon Dong Eun during her acceptance speech at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards.

Song Hye Kyo Wins Best Actress At 59th Baeksang Arts Awards

The revenge drama “The Glory” is nominated for numerous categories at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards. The Netflix series took home most of the awards including Best Drama and Best Supporting Actress for Lim Ji Yeon.

When Song Hye Kyo was announced Best Actress for her performance in the show, she gave a memorable acceptance speech. Instead of accepting as herself, Song channeled her character Moon Dong Eun and gave Lim Ji Yeon’s character a shoutout.

“I received an award, Yeon Jin,” Song said, making the audience explode in laughter. As they applauded, the “Encounter” actress added, “I am very excited right now.”

Although she opened her acceptance speech with a joke, Song Hye Kyo was moved by her victory.

“I wanted to say that one last time. I really wanted this award. Thank you for giving it to me,” she said. Song then proceeded to thank the entire production team and cast members who worked on the drama.

Song Hye Kyo isn’t the only star who gave an interesting acceptance speech at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards. Jinyoung, who was given the TikTok Popularity Award with IU, teased his future plans with his group GOT7 after completing military service.

“As I received such a huge award, I will come back healthily after the military service and will greet you again with great works, also with GOT7’s album and my solo album. Thank you,” Jinyoung said.

Park Jinyoung also won the Best New Actor award for his performance in “Christmas Carol”.

“The Glory” is still streaming on Netflix.

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IU Opens Up About Lee Jong Suk as a ‘Supportive’ Boyfriend

IU is finally opening up about her relationship with Lee Jong Suk. The “Strawberry Moon” singer confirmed that the “Big Mouth” actor is a supportive boyfriend. She also discussed the true reason why she chose to work on her new film “Dream”. In addition to that, the multi-hyphenated artist spoke about filming scenes with co-star Park Seo Joon.

IU Discusses Her Relationship With Lee Jong Suk

Lee Ji-eun is currently promoting “Dream” ahead of its premiere. During one interview, she addressed photos taken during her recent concert where Lee Jong Suk was wearing IU merchandise. The 29-year-old actress revealed that her boyfriend got the same merchandise as other concert-goers.

“He came to the concert, and those items are what we distributed to all those who came to the concert. It wasn’t a special gift for Lee Jong Suk or anything, but it got a lot of spotlight,” she said.

IU confessed her surprise that people were so interested in her relationship with Lee Jong Suk.

“I’m surprised that [so many people] show interest in my relationship and cheer me on a lot. I think fondly and quietly keeping this relationship going is the best way to repay that love,” she said.

Here’s Why IU Chose To Work on ‘Dream’

The “Eight” singer also revealed why she accepted her latest project.

“It was about four years ago when I first received the script. At that time, I had a strong thirst for [taking on] a bright character because I had done a few dark characters with lots of backstories in a row. I couldn’t help but be attracted to the character So Min,” IU said.

She then discussed how Park Seo Joon made it easy to work on “Dream”.

“I had high expectations for filming together [with Park Seo Joon],” IU said. “Park Seo Joon is a flexible and quick-witted actor. We started filming with some nervousness without having talked much in private, but it was rather comfortable once filming started. Since the relationship between So Min and Hong Dae is not so good, I think a little bit of nervousness helped.”

“Dream” is directed by Lee Byeong-heon and follows Yoon Hong-dae (Park), a football player, who receives a disciplinary provision. As punishment, he is tasked with coaching the national football team of homeless people for the Homeless World Cup. The film hits theaters on April 26, 2023.

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