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Ive, embarking on a world tour, ranks No. 1 in April girl group brand reputation
Girl group Ive topped the girl group brand reputation rankings for April 2026.The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute analyzed 47,247,527 pieces of brand big data measured from March 12 to April 12, 2026, and calculated the girl group brand reputation index using participation, media, communication, and community indices.As a result, Ive placed first. Ive left key brand terms of ‘all-kill’, ‘release’, and ‘record’, while its recent promotional tracks ‘Bang Bang’ and ‘Fashion’, an... -
‘21st-Century Grand Prince’s Consort’ Byeon Woo-seok sweeps women’s hearts in just two episodes!
‘21st-Century Grand Prince’s Consort’ Byeon Woo-seok seized the ending as he signaled the start of a full-fledged contract marriage.In the MBC FridaySaturday drama ‘21st-Century Grand Prince’s Consort’ (directed by Park Joon-hwa, written by Yoo Ji-won) that aired on the 11th, Grand Prince Ian (played by Byeon Woo-seok) faced Seong Hee-joo’s unabashed flirting. Earlier, Seong Hee-joo had proposed marriage first, but Grand Prince Ian firmly refused. Afterwards, at a riding arena, a Korean set... -
‘TV Show Jinpum Myeongpum’, Jeong Beom-gyun·Lee Soo-kyung·Song Young-gil, the ‘Gag Concert’ trio, who will take both laughs and the win?!
At 11:10 a.m. on the 12th, episode 1517 of KBS1 ‘TV Show Jinpum Myeongpum’ will feature ‘Horyeopdo’, a painting of dynamic hunting scenes, folk items imbued with the refined tastes of scholars, and ceramics that stand out for their understated beauty, set to capture the attention of viewers.The first consigned item is a ‘Horyeopdo’ eight-panel folding screen that overwhelms the studio with its scale. Each panel depicts a hunting scene, brimming with life.In addition, the elaborate depictio... -
Kiss of Life’s 2026 ‘Hip Reinvention’ of Kim Yeon-ja’s ‘Amor Fati’ (Immortal Songs)
The girl group Kiss of Life (KISS OF LIFE) has newly reimagined veteran singer Kim Yeon-ja’s ‘Amor Fati’.Kiss of Life (hereafter, KIOF) appeared on KBS2’s ‘Immortal Songs’, in the composer Yoon Il-sang special that aired on the 11th.Julie, making her first appearance on ‘Immortal Songs’ in the three years since debut, shared her thoughts: “Because Natty and I spent a long time as trainees, this was a dream program. Also, being able to appear on a show we used to watch at home with our pare... -
‘3.97 million subscribers’ J Movie cannot rest even in a 7.7 billion KRW home…“If the CEO collapses, it is over” (Omniscient Interfering View)
‘The Midas touch of the film world’ J Movie unveiled daily life in a 7.7 billion KRW home.On the broadcast of MBC variety program ‘Omniscient Interfering View’ (planned by Kang Young-seon, directed by Kim Yoon-jip·Jeon Jae-uk·Kim Hae-ni·Jeong Dong-sik·Lee Da-un, writer Yeo Hyeon-jeon) episode 393, aired on the 11th (Sat), the relentless daily routine of J Movie, who rose from a penniless job seeker to become the No. 1 film-focused creator in the nation with 3.97 million subscribers, was unve... -
‘Hangout with Yoo’ Byeon Woo-seok serves up big laughs as the unrivaled Byeonsan Tower
On ‘Hangout with Yoo?’, Byeon Woo-seok arrived at the ‘Comma, Club’ like a spring breeze and set the hearts of the members aflutter with an eyecatching showing.The April 11 episode of MBC’s variety program ‘Hangout with Yoo?’ (directed by Kim Jin-yong, Lee Joo-won, Kim Ki-ho, An Ji-seon, Bang Seong-su, Park Eun-jin/writer No Min-seon) featured the ‘Comma, Club Spring Breeze Tour’ with sysop Yoo Jae-seok (defunct organ), Haha (old mixed kimchi), Heo Gyeong-hwan (clammy sweat), Joo Woo-jae (L... -
‘Gag Concert - Angry People’ Shin Yoon-seung, why did he get flustered while watching director Kim Jin-gon direct?
‘Gag Concert’ has teased “big laughs” with a frozen-human couple transformed into ‘Red Devils’ and the ‘problem customer’ Shin Yoon-seung showing up on a film set.On the KBS2 ‘Gag Concert’ airing on the 12th, the frozen-human couple who have returned 20 years into the past fill ‘Simgok Police Station’ with laughter.The ‘frozen-human couple’ of ‘Simgok Police Station,’ Hwang Eun-bi and Eo Young-jin, transform into ‘Red Devils’ that day. Having time-slipped to 2006, the two stage a World Cup... -
‘21st-Century Consort of the Grand Prince’ Heo Nam-jun, a brief appearance with a lasting visual impression
Actor Heo Nam-jun made a surprise appearance in ‘21st-Century Consort of the Grand Prince’, a welcome sight for viewers.The MBC Friday-Saturday drama ‘21st-Century Consort of the Grand Prince’ is a romance set in a Republic of Korea under a constitutional monarchy, depicting Seong Hee-ju (played by IU), a woman who has everything as a conglomerate heiress yet feels stifled because her status is that of a commoner, and Grand Prince Lee An (played by Byun Woo-seok), a man who is a son of the ... -
‘Nine months into marriage’ Kim Jun-ho, shocked by ♥ Kim Ji-min’s blunt truth “I want to live without seeing it”
Kim Jun-ho falls into shock after hearing the ‘brutal truth’ from Kim Ji-min.In episode 45 of Channel S ‘Nidon Naesan Dokbak Tour 4’ (co-produced by Channel S and SK Broadband), which aired on the 11th, Kim Dae-hee x Kim Jun-ho x Jang Dong-min x Yoo Se-yoon x Hong In-gyu set off on a domestic trip to Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, and spent a day conquering local hot eateries, hidden spots, and a morning run together with ‘travel buddy’ Kang Jae-jun. In particular, they ran across Chuncheon Bridge, ... -
Kim Kang-woo received plenty of love from sister-in-law Han Hye-jin! (Pyeonstorang)
On ‘Pyeonstorang’, Kim Kang-woo won the envy of all sisters-in-law.On the April 10 broadcast of KBS2 ‘New Release Pyeonstorang’ (hereinafter ‘Pyeonstorang’), Kim Kang-woo revealed side dishes full of devotion for his in-laws, displaying the demeanor befitting a ‘national brother-in-law’. In particular, his thoughtful consideration for his family, including his youngest sister-in-law, actor Han Hye-jin, combined with his cooking skills to create a heartwarming atmosphere.Playing to his imag...
