As Eun-hee forms an unexpected bond with her kind Chinese teacher Young-ji (Kim Sae-byuk), she slowly Released: August 29, 2019 (South Korea) Runtime: 138 minutes Cast: Park Ji-hu, Kim Sae-byuk, Jung In-gi he sets out on a journey to uncover the truth with the help of his energetic best friend Nok-yang (Kim Released: June 6, 2019 Runtime: 99 minutes Cast: Ahn Ji-ho, Kim Joo-a, Seo Hyun-woo Streaming Platform Released: August 22, 2019 Runtime: 92 minutes Cast: Kim Na-yeon, Kim Si-ah, Joo Ye-rim Streaming Platform

Global icon V joins forces with Paradise City resort, elevating their brand partnership. Curious to know what this partnership means? Read on to find out! Image: BTS V Ignites Paradise City - Photo: https://www.inkl.com/news Role in BTS and Vocal Style If you are not already familiar with the BTS star V, then you should be! V serves as a vocalist in BTS ,  and he is best known for his very distinctive husky voice, which stands out in the band's harmonies, thanks to the rich, deep layers his vocals help to create. Solo Work Aside from his role in the global K-pop band BTS, he is also a songwriter and composer, with solo tracks like "Stigma" and " Singularity " . V has also had hit tracks in many popular K-dramas, including (OSTs) like "Sweet Night" and "Christmas Tree " . Both ARMY and K-drama fans have loved them ever since their initial releases. Global Ambassadorship Role with Paradise City V has been officially appointed as the Global Ambassador for the luxury integrated resort, Paradise City , effective immediately. This ambassadorship, although it may sound sudden, helps to elevate his already influential commercial appeal and power, as well as the aim of promoting the international resort to his global fan base, which is essentially priceless to the resort. The Paradise City Complex If you are not familiar already, Paradise City is a massive luxury resort located on Yeongjongdo Island in Incheon, South Korea , offering hotels, a casino, and diverse entertainment, which is a short ten-minute drive from the airport . So this is perfect for overseas visitors! Inside the complex itself, it has a blend of high art, swimming pools, wedding venues, hotels, and, of course, casinos , which up until now have sadly not been used to their full potential. With the partnership with V, this could hopefully change for the firm very soon! This would not only help Paradise City, but it could also have a major effect on Korean Tourism, all thanks to one idol's influence! Overwhelming Excitement & Pride from ARMY His fans, known as ARMY , have reacted with nothing but good news and well-wishes for the star, and trending multiple hashtags have already taken off. Many fans are hoping that his image portrays a more "artistic" artist, thanks to the resort's luxurious image. Are you now planning a trip to Paradise City because of BTS's V? If so, then we would love to hear from you! #BTS_V #VForParadiseCity, #KimTaehyung #BTS #ParadiseCity #LuxuryBrand

Kiss Siren's Kiss (Credits: tvN) Release Date:   Mar 2, 2026 Cast:   Park Min-young , Wi Ha-joon , Kim Shining Shining (Credits: JTBC) Release Date:   Mar 6, 2026 Cast:   Park Jin-young , Kim Min-j u Episodes As he withdraws from the world, he meets Han Yoo-ri ( Kim Min-joo ), a bright and determined young woman Alongside them, Cha Jin-woo ( Kim Kyung-nam ), a conflicted investigator with ties to both sides, adds (CreditsL tvN) Release Date:   Mar 14, 2026 2026 Cast:   Ha Jung-woo , Im Soo-jung , Krystal Jung , Kim

The countdown is over—BTS is officially returning to the stage, and we have the ultimate guide to securing your seat for the most anticipated tour of the decade! BTS IS COMING BACK - Credit: Allaboutenglishmastery. ARMY , the internet is going crazy with the news that the final wave of tickets ahead of next weekend's free concert will go live tonight at 8 p.m. KST . If you missed the first round of tickets, then this really is your second and final chance to secure your spot for a historic global moment! What This Means So what does this mean? Well, this is not just a standard concert. It is a cultural explosion that marks a new chapter for BTS and K-pop. Global ARMY will be there in person, witnessing the energy of BTS right in the heart of Seoul. The best thing? The tickets for this event are FREE ! BTS NETFLIX - Credit: NETFLIX How to Secure Them Tickets will go pretty much instantly, so you need to make sure that you are ready to log into your ticketing account and save all of your ID and information. This will let you shave off crucial seconds at the checkout stage. The Dojeon team suggests that you join the official waiting room 20 minutes early (19:40 KST tonight). Make sure that you have a strong and stable internet connection, and use single devices that are focused and not updating; this will help you avoid being flagged as a bot, which many ARMY members experienced in round one. ARMY Reaction Chaos on social media channels is an understatement. Global ARMY is frantically trying to organize their tips, friends, family, and collective with hopes of securing a ticket for next weekend's event. The tension could not be higher, and for many of the Dojeon team, this is a surreal moment, with many of the team trying to secure tickets for themselves. Thousands globally are preparing for what is expected to be a lightning-fast sell-out. Where can I get tickets? The official ticket reservation site for the additional seats for the BTS comeback performance is NOL Ticket  (also known as Interpark Global) at 8 pm KST tonight! Final thoughts Follow the Dojeon team's tips, and keep your focus tonight; remember not to panic if the queue seems long and frustrating. Sometimes tickets get released back into the pool as cart times expire. Stay patient, and good luck! #BTS #BTSArmy #SeoulTour #TicketDrop #ARMY #KpopLive

Shin Hye-sun stars as Sarah Kim in The Art of Sarah (Credits: Netflix) The Art of Sarah will keep you Sarah Kim ( Shin Hye-sun ) lives a life based on lies, deceit, and cunning. As "Sarah Kim", the Asia region head of Boudoir, a luxury brand that only caters to the elite 0.1% of As "Kim Eun-jae", a bar hostess and wife to an abusive husband, she can lure Kang Ji-hwon ( Kim Jae-won As the story unfolds, important flashbacks are shown to reveal Sarah Kim's intentions and how each instance

The story follows Daniel Dae Kim  as David Jung, a former U.S. intelligence officer who faked his death Names like Park Hae-soo , Kim Tae-hee , Kim Ji-hoon , and Sung Dong-il  boost the global appeal. Daniel Dae Kim anchors the show with strength and subtle emotion, while Reina Hardesty brings raw energy Are you watching Butterfly  for Daniel Dae Kim’s comeback, the intense action, or the Korean star-studded

Outrage mounts as fans point out double standards: while Western artists top domestic charts without K-pop award recognition, the Recording Academy erases BTS stages following their category boycott. BTS feud with Grammy's - https://larepublica.pe/ Stripping Away the Outrage For many of us, including global ARMY, when the news broke that BTS had snubbed the Grammy Awards because of its new Asian Music category, none of us expected what was to follow. Since BTS's very public decision, the Recording Academy has removed all of BTS's performance clips from its networks and social media platforms. Social media has, of course, erupted with mixed opinions about all of the drama that has unfolded, ranging from support to accusations of corporate spite. Having said that, stepping back from the outrage reveals a pragmatic reality: the Grammys are simply a domestic trade show protecting their own interests in a classic corporate standoff. Let's take a deeper dive into what has unfolded and how the rest of the drama might play out. What’s Happened All of the recent drama started after BTS publicly declined to submit their work to the Grammy Awards over concerns about the new category divisions compared to previous years. One of the new categories in which BTS would have been placed was the Asian Music category. Since the very public refusal, ARMY noticed that BTS's work and performances had been removed from the official Grammys website. The Recording Academy has defended its new policies and the removal of the clips. This, however, has left some ARMY members and industry insiders calling the entire situation petty retaliation. A Domestic Show with Domestic Goals The Grammy Awards, as a core concept, exist to serve and celebrate the American record industry rather than acting as a global awards body. Despite international acts often dominating the U.S. music charts, expecting a domestic broadcast to alter its structure entirely for foreign markets undermines the show's primary audience. The Double Standard of Regional Awards In Asia, many major music awards and ceremonies, such as the Melon Music Awards, focus primarily on K-pop and local talent, despite Western songs topping Korean digital charts. This has also sparked debate, as a Korean-based music group is essentially expecting the Grammys, which are a U.S.-based awards show, to operate without a domestic-first bias—something that likely would not happen in Korea. This has created a perceived double standard that ignores the inherent bias of regional awards shows. The Performative Diversity Paradox The standalone Asian Pop category has highlighted, for many, the American obsession with performative inclusion, where "woke" diversity can accidentally end up placing non-Western acts into secondary consolation tiers. The recent controversy has brought greater cultural awareness to this issue while, at the same time, keeping the show's top prizes largely reserved for domestic pop stars. Some may disagree with this perspective; however, at the end of the day, the system has existed for years, and any changes to the awards are ultimately changes to the entire show. These changes have not been approved for the 2027 Grammys and are unlikely to be implemented in the near future. If such categories are eventually approved in the U.S., similar discussions could also take place around award shows such as the Melon Music Awards if global fans and industry insiders truly want greater unity and fairness when it comes to breaking down global barriers and stereotypes. Instead of letting global hits compete head-to-head in major categories like Record of the Year, institutions often use tokenized subcategories to demonstrate cultural awareness while keeping their top prizes focused on domestic pop stars. Petty Tit-for-Tat or Standard Licensing Pruning? Although the Recording Academy's removal of BTS's videos and content may appear to be a petty move, it is also standard practice when high-profile artists publicly cut ties with a promotional host or awards body—in this case, BTS. BTS essentially started this by flexing its massive leverage through withholding its brand, and the Academy responded with a minor digital edit that, at the end of the day, changes very little for either party involved despite the attention it has generated online. Final Thoughts The Dojeon Media team believes that these two industry heavyweights are both playing hardball without backing down. Each can, of course, benefit from the other, but this feud is not about good versus evil; it has simply been blown out of proportion by fans and media outlets. BTS does not need another Recording Academy award to prove how successful they are globally, and the Grammys will continue to operate and cater to their core viewers and fan base regardless of whether BTS submits its work or not. #BTS #Grammys #RecordingAcademy #BTSGrammyBoycott #Kpop #MusicIndustry

This star-studded cast included Lee Byung Hun, Shin Min Ah, and Kim Woo Bin and is poised to win some

A former K-pop idol has been charged with faking medical records to avoid military service! We examine why this has been happening and what other Korean celebrities have tried to do the same! In South Korea, able males must join the Korean Army (National Service) between the ages of 18 and 35, as technically South Korea is still at war with North Korea. If you are part of the National team for the Olympics , for example, then you can be exempt from mandatory military service . When BTS were conscripted , there was a big debate as to whether or not they should be exempt due to their outstanding work in the K-pop and K-culture industry, however after a lot of backlash the BTS members went ahead with their mandatory military service. This can not be said however for other K-pop or K-drama stars, who have tried to get out of their duty to their country, and some stars have tried to fake their medical records to get out of completing service due to ill health (such as being underweight or having bad eyesight). Due to the sensitivity of this topic, the actual names have been blanked out. However, on September 9, 2024, the Changwon District Prosecutor’s Office announced that it had indicted A without detention on charges of violating the Military Service Act, forgery of documents, and violating the Information and Communication Network Act. The prosecution also indicted A’s mother, “B,” and a nurse, “C,” who helped falsify the medical records. According to the prosecution, in May 2021, A and B forged medical records from a doctor to lower A’s military classification from Grade 1 (fit for active duty) to Grade 4 (reserved service). This means that they can work within their community such as helping the elderly, less privileged, etc. If you have not completed your mandatory service, this is often looked down on in Korean society. However, after reviewing computer log records, phone call recordings between the co-conspirators, and other evidence, the prosecution determined there was enough evidence to proceed with the case. Earlier, in March, the prosecution requested a reinvestigation, and by May, A was charged with violating the Military Service Act, while B faced additional forgery charges. Further investigation, including two rounds of medical evaluations of the MRI submitted during A’s military examination, revealed that A did not suffer from the illness that was cited as the reason for his military exemption. C, the nurse who accessed the hospital’s computer system to falsify the records at B’s request, was also identified and charged.  If convicted, A, who completed his service as a Grade 4 reservist, may have to re-enlist as an active-duty soldier. Let's take a look at some Korean celebrities who have already tried to dodge their mandatory military service. Although in the UK conscription (mandatory military service) is not required, I believe that it is a good thing as it helps you gain discipline, become more grounded, and respect society and other people, not to mention that it is good for health and learning new skills. Being in the public eye, there is no question that the documents would have been leaked by someone to either gain some fame for themselves or to remind the stars involved that they too simply, are no different from everyone else. Let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below. #kpopidols #mandatorymilitaryservice #BTS #military #service

#blackpink #blinks #bornpink Global superstar quartet K-pop group, BLACKPINK, released their trailer for their new album, "Born Pink", to be released in September! The trailer didn't reveal too many details except that there will be a pre-release single in August and their world tour will begin in October. Twitter has gone crazy with other celebrities and their fans such as Taylor Swift's fans, Swifties, tweeting out that they are supporting BLACKPINK's new comeback! BLACKPINK's agency, YG Entertainment announced, "In addition to the release schedule, many special moves and activities have been prepared to match the status of BLACKPINK, a global top star. The members are determined to repay the love they received from global fans." The agency added, "We hope you would look forward to more information on the new songs and BLACKPINK’s performances in the future. It will be a really big project, which is not exaggerated to call it the ‘best’ one of all time." Are you excited about this news? We are and we can't wait!

BLACKPINK's Jennie is rumored for the lead role in Netflix's smash hit animated film Kpop Demon Hunters ! Is this true or just speculation? We have all the details! Image: Kpop Demon Hunters and BLACKPINKS Jennie - Photo: Netflixtalks Jennie from BLACKPINK not only has a very successful career and portfolio, but she is also in high demand for roles outside of singing, thanks to the ever-growing K-culture industry at home and abroad. Kpop Demon Hunters has also helped to elevate K-culture and entertainment and the sequel Kpop Demon Hunters 2 will also have a star-studded cast. Now, there have been fan rumors, that Jennie might either voice the lead character Rumi, or perhaps star as a major inspiration behind her. If these fan rumors are to be true, then this would be another impressive milestone for Jennie! Why would Jennie be a good match? Fans have noticed strong visual and stylistic similarities between Jennie and Rumi, such as their fashion, attitude, and stage presence. Some interviews with the creators added fuel to the rumors when Jennie was mentioned as one of several inspirations for the character. However, director Maggie Kang later clarified that Rumi is not based solely on Jennie, but on a wide range of female artists, both within and outside of K-pop. The Dojeon team however, believe that these comments might have been a cover up, due to strong copyright laws if the character was perhaps based on Jennie. Despite this, some fans however believe Jennie’s image was used to promote the film without her actual involvement, sparking backlash and debate online. As of now, there is no official confirmation that Jennie has been cast in KPop Demon Hunters 2  or that the sequel is even fully in production. The creators maintain that Rumi is a mix of many influences, and Jennie is just one of many artists referenced during the design process. Too Booked for Demon Hunting? Fans, of course, are dubious about whether or not Jennie will become involved in the global hit show, as she might have turned it down, or whether she was never approached in the first place. As of now, Jennie has a packed schedule with music, fashion, and acting, so the US animated film might not bring much more to her career. Other fans have also mentioned that YG Entertainment would be cautious about letting her take on an international voice role without full creative control, which is, of course, common with K-pop labels. On the other hand, some fans have speculated that Jennie may be unaware of the new project, which could lead to this just being a rumor. We at Dojeon believe that Jennie would be a great fit for the role and that it will enhance her career with minimal work. Jennie Cameo Theories Are Running Wild Fans are buzzing with unconfirmed theories about Jennie’s potential role in KPop Demon Hunters 2 . Some imagine her as a “demon idol” antagonist or the idol Rumi looks up to. Others hope she’ll perform an original OST or appear in a post-credits teaser setting up the next generation. While none of this is confirmed, the speculation continues to fuel hype. Comment below and let the Dojeon team know why you think Jennie would be a good fit for this role! #Jennie #BLACKPINK #KpopDemonHunters #JennieInKDrama #KpopNews #BLINKsUnite

When you think of Korea, what are some things that come to mind? K-pop, K-dramas, K-food? For us, the Hanbok is one of them. Though it has gone through moderations over time, its meaning has remained the same. Let's take a look at why this is, and what it means today! Hanbok (traditional Korean clothes) can be found in most tourist destinations in Seoul or throughout Korea. Yes, I have worn it before on a couple of occasions however it was only in a formal setting (tea ceremony) and for filming. I have been interested in Hanbok's history since I visited the History Museum in Seoul a year ago, and there was a display of Hanbok through time. For me, the more traditional Hanbok style was more impressive visually, and the modernized style which was introduced in the late 19th and 20th century, though it still had traditional aspects, I felt like it was trying to become more Western. Towards the end of the Three Kingdoms era, aristocratic women began to wear waist-length jackets and long, ankle-length skirts, while the noblemen wore loose pants, fitted at the ankles and long, belted tunics, however at the same time, silk robes became a thing, but only for the royals and their officials, which is where the Gwanbok (관복) originated from. The clothes worn by regular people were much more simple and less colorful though, as it was very expensive to produce such clothing. For me, I think the overall style of Hanbok reflects a calming and elegant feel, and since coming to Korea in 2020, I have primarily seen it being worn on special events or holidays, such as Seollal or Chuseok. However, I think the entertainment industry is keeping the style alive by adding the dress code into its dramas and music videos. Let's take a look at BLACKPINK's Jennie below, the brand that she is wearing in the photo is Daha, which is an eco-friendly brand that specializes in Korean traditional clothes. I think that she looks fabulous, and the intricate design keeps close to the more traditional Hanbok that has been worn for generations. So can K-idols keep Hanbok alive? Will Hanbok have a place for future generations? Have you ever tried wearing a Hanbok before? If you have, tag Dojeon Media in your photos on Instagram! #blackpink #jennie #hanbok #kculture #kfashion