Lit And Lively

Yeri, a member of Red Velvet, is making her film debut in the mystery-horror movie Next. Directed by Son Dong Wan, the film follows a group of school friends who encounter supernatural events during a séance. Yeri plays Park Ja Young, a class president searching for her missing sister.

MBC's 'Black Out' is on a roll! On September 6, the mystery thriller concluded the first half of its run with a bang, achieving its highest viewership ratings to date. According to Nielsen Korea, the latest episode garnered a remarkable average nationwide rating of 5.7%, setting a new personal best for the drama.

The highly anticipated sequel 'I, the Executioner' (also known as Veteran 2) is taking the box office by storm! Just a day after crossing 1 million moviegoers, the action-packed film has already doubled that figure. According to the Korean Film Council, by September 15, the movie reached a stunning 2,095,936 viewers. What's more impressive? It achieved this feat in just three days since its September 13 release, making it the fastest film of 2024 to hit the 2 million mark—beating out other hits like Exhuma and The Roundup: Punishment, both of which took four days to reach this milestone.

EXO’s Baekhyun has just achieved a major milestone with his latest track, “Pineapple Slice,” securing his first music show trophy! On the September 13 episode of KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank,” Baekhyun clinched the top spot, outshining TWICE’s Tzuyu with a total of 5,939 points. The win comes shortly after the release of Baekhyun’s fourth mini album, “Hello, World,” on September 6. The album features the title track “Pineapple Slice,” an R&B pop hit that playfully likens irresistible charm to the sweetest slice of pineapple.

Prepare for an emotional rollercoaster on tvN’s “Love Next Door”! This highly anticipated romantic comedy, created by the team behind the hit series “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha,” is heating up with a new twist. Jung So Min stars as Bae Seok Ryu, a woman determined to overhaul her troubled life. Jung Hae In takes on the role of Choi Seung Hyo, her mom’s friend’s son, who is viewed by Bae Seok Ryu as a source of embarrassment from her past.

SBS's legal drama Good Partner has just dropped fresh stills from its highly anticipated upcoming episode! The show, penned by a real-life divorce attorney, follows the quirky dynamic between two divorce lawyers: Cha Eun Kyung (played by Jang Nara), a top-tier attorney who views divorce as her true calling, and Han Yu Ri (Nam Ji Hyun), a newcomer still learning the ropes.

tvN's "Love Next Door" is heating up with its latest sneak peek, revealing a palpable tension between the lead characters, played by Jung Hae In and Jung So Min. This romantic comedy, crafted by the team behind the beloved "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha," follows Bae Seok Ryu (Jung So Min) as she attempts to piece together her troubled life. Her childhood acquaintance, Choi Seung Hyo (Jung Hae In), a man she’d rather forget, suddenly reappears, stirring up emotions she thought were long buried.

TV Chosun’s romantic comedy DNA Lover has dropped fresh stills from its upcoming episode, giving fans a peek at the tangled emotions brewing between the leads. The drama follows Han So Jin (played by Jung In Sun), a genetic researcher struggling to find love, who crosses paths with Shim Yeon Woo (Choi Siwon of Super Junior), an obstetrician with a sensitive side. Their budding romance faces a new challenge as Seo Kang Hoon (Lee Tae Hwan), recently realizing his feelings for Han So Jin, steps into the picture.

ENA’s upcoming drama 'Dear Hyeri' has dropped new stills, teasing the start of a heart-fluttering romance between Shin Hae Sun and Kang Hoon! The series promises a mix of emotional healing and love as it follows Joo Eun Ho (Shin Hae Sun), a top announcer battling dissociative identity disorder. After losing her sibling and breaking up with her longtime boyfriend, Jung Hyun Oh (Lee Jin Uk), Joo Eun Ho’s life takes a sharp turn, and she begins living a double life as Joo Hye Ri, a parking lot attendant.

Yeri, a member of Red Velvet, is making her film debut in the mystery-horror movie Next. Directed by Son Dong Wan, the film follows a group of school friends who encounter supernatural events during a séance. Yeri plays Park Ja Young, a class president searching for her missing sister.

MBC's 'Black Out' is on a roll! On September 6, the mystery thriller concluded the first half of its run with a bang, achieving its highest viewership ratings to date. According to Nielsen Korea, the latest episode garnered a remarkable average nationwide rating of 5.7%, setting a new personal best for the drama.