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Choi Jin-hyuk Shares the Story Behind Asking Lee Guk-joo for Her Number on Radio Star
Choi Jin-hyuk opens up on MBC's Radio Star about how a misunderstanding with Lee Guk-joo became a close friendship. He also shares stories from the musical The Days, Ryu Soo-young's long-winded stories and his respect for his mother.
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Oh Ji-heon and Oh Jung-tae Eye Japan with Japanese Version of 'K-Ugly' Song
Comedians Oh Ji-heon and Oh Jung-tae revealed plans to target Japan with their 'K-Ugly' concept on TV Chosun's 'Lovers of Joseon' anniversary singing contest. Shim Hyung-rae, Tae Jin-ah, Insooni and other entertainers also appeared in the special.
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Lee Hyun-yi Stunned by MacArthur Mother's Education Zeal, Draws SKY Castle Comparison
KBS 2TV's program explores the upbringing of Douglas MacArthur and Dwight Eisenhower, including how MacArthur's mother's intense management reminded Lee Hyun-yi of SKY Castle.
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Song Ga-in and Kim Ho-joong Fandoms to Face Off in Dangjin Golf Tournament in July
SBS Life will launch Trot Fandom Golf Championship, a golf variety show where trot fandom teams compete in their singers' names. Twenty-four teams advanced from 34 entries, with finals tied to The Trot Show Park Concert in October.
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MBC's 'Oh Eun-young Report: Again, Love' Wins 315th PD Award of the Month
MBC's two-part special 'Oh Eun-young Report: Again, Love' was named the TV culture and information winner at the 315th PD Award of the Month. The program was recognized for portraying families holding onto love in desperate circumstances.
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Choi Kang-rok Explains Why He Wants a Noodle Shop After Winning Culinary Class Wars Season 2
Chef Choi Kang-rok said he is avoiding fine dining plans after winning Culinary Class Wars Season 2 because protecting a chef’s inner health matters more than opening a flashy restaurant.
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Kim Dong-hyun Says He Wants to Rejoin the Marines on TikTok’s Tikitaka Talk Show
Kim Dong-hyun opens up about his Marine Corps service on TikTok original Tikitaka Talk Show. DinDin and Ahn Jung-hwan also share military training stories in episode 11.
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Shin Hyun-joon and Wife Meet a Hungry 10-Year-Old and a Young Breadwinner at a Burundi Refugee Camp
On KBS 1TV, Shin Hyun-joon and Kim Kyung-mi visit Burundi to meet Congo refugees facing hunger, displacement and exhausted aid resources.
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Hwang Je-sung Shouts “I Like You” to Fukushima Yoshinari in KBS Joy Game
KBS Joy’s “Shut Up Korea-Japan Match” episode 4 features Hwang Je-sung’s surprise confession to Fukushima Yoshinari during a stick snack game. The episode also highlights Lee Soo-geun, Wes-P, Hitomi and a Korea-Japan culture battle.
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Park Seo-jin Starts Mountain Diet in Yeongwol, Water-Skiing Scene Sends Mr. House Husband to 7.1%
Park Seo-jin began a weight-loss challenge with Hyojung in remote Yeongwol, Gangwon-do after discovering he weighed more than his sister. The KBS 2TV show reached 7.1% during the siblings' Flyfish scene.
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Kim Yeon-koung's Rookie Coach Wins Baeksang Award as Suwon City Hall Claims Futures Title
MBC's Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung won Best Variety Program at the Baeksang Arts Awards. Suwon City Hall, featuring many cast members, also beat Hyundai E&C to win the Futures championship.
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Shim Jae-won Seeks Yang Sang-guk's Grade 6 Club Despite 200 Million Won Income
Actor Shim Jae-won appeared on TV Chosun's Lovers of Joseon as an applicant for Yang Sang-guk's Grade 6 Club. The broadcast highlighted his family tie to Shim Hye-jin, his income, and his worries about meeting people before marriage.
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Yuk Jun-seo and Shohei Set for 150m Sea Survival Swim Rematch on Survival King 2
Yuk Jun-seo and Shohei face another water showdown in episode 5 of TV CHOSUN's Survival King 2. The 150m survival swim puts a flag and two lobsters at stake amid rough currents.
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Han Garak Links His Altoran Appearance to Garak Market Memories and Back-Rib Soup
Trot singer Han Garak appeared on MBN's Altoran with Seo Hee-cheol and Lee Dae-hwan, sharing the story behind his stage name and his Garak Market days. The episode also featured his back-rib soup made with homemade ginger syrup.
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ILLIT Reveals First Dorm Look on MBC, From Wonhee’s 100 Rabbit Figures to the ‘It’s Me’ Challenge
ILLIT will show its dorm life for the first time on MBC’s The Manager. The episode highlights Wonhee’s room filled with rabbit figures, Minju’s gaming side and behind-the-scenes footage from the ‘It’s Me’ challenge with Boom.
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Park Eun-young Opens Up About Newlywed Life and New Menu Plans on MBC's The Manager
Chef Park Eun-young appears on episode 403 of MBC's The Manager, sharing her newlywed routine and work on summer menu candidates after Culinary Class Wars. The episode also features her twin sister, a fortune-telling story about age 38, and an ILLIT challenge moment.
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Go Joon-hee Says Top 10% Matchmaking Score Is Not Enough on MBN Show
Go Joon-hee reacted candidly after her parents secretly visited a matchmaking agency on MBN's Namui Jip Gwihan Gajok. She said she can marry without an agency and wants to focus on work for now.
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Korea Comedy Festival Returns to World Cup Park's Pyeonghwa Plaza on June 28
The 2nd Korea Comedy Festival will take place June 28 at Pyeonghwa Plaza in World Cup Park, Mapo-gu, Seoul. The outdoor event will emphasize citizen participation, stage performances and on-site programs.
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Kwon Sung-jun Says Chestnut Tiramisu Powered His 3.5 Billion Won Building Purchase
Culinary Class Wars winner Kwon Sung-jun said revenue incentives from the hit Chestnut Tiramisu convenience store products played the biggest role in funding his building purchase. The CU cup dessert and Yonsei Milk bread topped 8.7 billion won in sales in about a month.
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Kim Sung-soo and Park So-yoon Turn a Birthday Rumba Lesson Into Jealousy and Reconciliation
On Channel A's 'Groom Class 2,' Kim Sung-soo chose a Rumba lesson as his birthday wish with Park So-yoon. The episode moved from awkward practice and jealousy to a quiet reconciliation through dance.
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KwakTube Joins The Return of Superman with 76-Day-Old Son Taesan
KwakTube appeared on KBS2's The Return of Superman with his 76-day-old son Taesan. The episode showed Taesan's calm temperament and KwakTube's first steps as a new father.
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Kim Se-ho Recalls Family Debt and Tears on KBS1's 'Morning Forum'
Singer Kim Se-ho opened up on KBS1's 'Morning Forum' about his family's debt after the Asian financial crisis, his mother's stroke and the day they finally paid off their last debt.
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Solbi to discuss her Laura Jang pen name and three-year short drama on MBC's Radio Star
Solbi will appear on MBC's Radio Star to discuss writing the short drama My Ex-Boyfriend Is a Top Star under the pen name Laura Jang. She will also talk about new music, choreography support from Kinky and her exchange with Kim Gura.
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Heo Kyeong-hwan Patrolling Yeonnam-dong as 'Flower Beggar' After 14 Years... '500 Won' Catchphrase Re-summoned Before Elementary Students
Heo Kyeong-hwan returns as his iconic 'Flower Beggar' character in Yeonnam-dong, highlighting the generational gap as elementary students fail to recognize his 2012 catchphrase.
Choi Jin-hyuk Shares the Story Behind Asking Lee Guk-joo for Her Number on Radio Star
Choi Jin-hyuk opens up on MBC's Radio Star about how a misunderstanding with Lee Guk-joo became a close friendship. He also shares stories from the musical The Days, Ryu Soo-young's long-winded stories and his respect for his mother.
Oh Ji-heon and Oh Jung-tae Eye Japan with Japanese Version of 'K-Ugly' Song
Comedians Oh Ji-heon and Oh Jung-tae revealed plans to target Japan with their 'K-Ugly' concept on TV Chosun's 'Lovers of Joseon' anniversary singing contest. Shim Hyung-rae, Tae Jin-ah, Insooni and other entertainers also appeared in the special.
Lee Hyun-yi Stunned by MacArthur Mother's Education Zeal, Draws SKY Castle Comparison
KBS 2TV's program explores the upbringing of Douglas MacArthur and Dwight Eisenhower, including how MacArthur's mother's intense management reminded Lee Hyun-yi of SKY Castle.
Song Ga-in and Kim Ho-joong Fandoms to Face Off in Dangjin Golf Tournament in July
SBS Life will launch Trot Fandom Golf Championship, a golf variety show where trot fandom teams compete in their singers' names. Twenty-four teams advanced from 34 entries, with finals tied to The Trot Show Park Concert in October.
MBC's 'Oh Eun-young Report: Again, Love' Wins 315th PD Award of the Month
MBC's two-part special 'Oh Eun-young Report: Again, Love' was named the TV culture and information winner at the 315th PD Award of the Month. The program was recognized for portraying families holding onto love in desperate circumstances.
Choi Kang-rok Explains Why He Wants a Noodle Shop After Winning Culinary Class Wars Season 2
Chef Choi Kang-rok said he is avoiding fine dining plans after winning Culinary Class Wars Season 2 because protecting a chef’s inner health matters more than opening a flashy restaurant.
Kim Dong-hyun Says He Wants to Rejoin the Marines on TikTok’s Tikitaka Talk Show
Kim Dong-hyun opens up about his Marine Corps service on TikTok original Tikitaka Talk Show. DinDin and Ahn Jung-hwan also share military training stories in episode 11.
Shin Hyun-joon and Wife Meet a Hungry 10-Year-Old and a Young Breadwinner at a Burundi Refugee Camp
On KBS 1TV, Shin Hyun-joon and Kim Kyung-mi visit Burundi to meet Congo refugees facing hunger, displacement and exhausted aid resources.
Hwang Je-sung Shouts “I Like You” to Fukushima Yoshinari in KBS Joy Game
KBS Joy’s “Shut Up Korea-Japan Match” episode 4 features Hwang Je-sung’s surprise confession to Fukushima Yoshinari during a stick snack game. The episode also highlights Lee Soo-geun, Wes-P, Hitomi and a Korea-Japan culture battle.
Park Seo-jin Starts Mountain Diet in Yeongwol, Water-Skiing Scene Sends Mr. House Husband to 7.1%
Park Seo-jin began a weight-loss challenge with Hyojung in remote Yeongwol, Gangwon-do after discovering he weighed more than his sister. The KBS 2TV show reached 7.1% during the siblings' Flyfish scene.
Kim Yeon-koung's Rookie Coach Wins Baeksang Award as Suwon City Hall Claims Futures Title
MBC's Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung won Best Variety Program at the Baeksang Arts Awards. Suwon City Hall, featuring many cast members, also beat Hyundai E&C to win the Futures championship.
Shim Jae-won Seeks Yang Sang-guk's Grade 6 Club Despite 200 Million Won Income
Actor Shim Jae-won appeared on TV Chosun's Lovers of Joseon as an applicant for Yang Sang-guk's Grade 6 Club. The broadcast highlighted his family tie to Shim Hye-jin, his income, and his worries about meeting people before marriage.
Yuk Jun-seo and Shohei Set for 150m Sea Survival Swim Rematch on Survival King 2
Yuk Jun-seo and Shohei face another water showdown in episode 5 of TV CHOSUN's Survival King 2. The 150m survival swim puts a flag and two lobsters at stake amid rough currents.
Han Garak Links His Altoran Appearance to Garak Market Memories and Back-Rib Soup
Trot singer Han Garak appeared on MBN's Altoran with Seo Hee-cheol and Lee Dae-hwan, sharing the story behind his stage name and his Garak Market days. The episode also featured his back-rib soup made with homemade ginger syrup.
ILLIT Reveals First Dorm Look on MBC, From Wonhee’s 100 Rabbit Figures to the ‘It’s Me’ Challenge
ILLIT will show its dorm life for the first time on MBC’s The Manager. The episode highlights Wonhee’s room filled with rabbit figures, Minju’s gaming side and behind-the-scenes footage from the ‘It’s Me’ challenge with Boom.
Park Eun-young Opens Up About Newlywed Life and New Menu Plans on MBC's The Manager
Chef Park Eun-young appears on episode 403 of MBC's The Manager, sharing her newlywed routine and work on summer menu candidates after Culinary Class Wars. The episode also features her twin sister, a fortune-telling story about age 38, and an ILLIT challenge moment.
Go Joon-hee Says Top 10% Matchmaking Score Is Not Enough on MBN Show
Go Joon-hee reacted candidly after her parents secretly visited a matchmaking agency on MBN's Namui Jip Gwihan Gajok. She said she can marry without an agency and wants to focus on work for now.
Korea Comedy Festival Returns to World Cup Park's Pyeonghwa Plaza on June 28
The 2nd Korea Comedy Festival will take place June 28 at Pyeonghwa Plaza in World Cup Park, Mapo-gu, Seoul. The outdoor event will emphasize citizen participation, stage performances and on-site programs.
Kwon Sung-jun Says Chestnut Tiramisu Powered His 3.5 Billion Won Building Purchase
Culinary Class Wars winner Kwon Sung-jun said revenue incentives from the hit Chestnut Tiramisu convenience store products played the biggest role in funding his building purchase. The CU cup dessert and Yonsei Milk bread topped 8.7 billion won in sales in about a month.
Kim Sung-soo and Park So-yoon Turn a Birthday Rumba Lesson Into Jealousy and Reconciliation
On Channel A's 'Groom Class 2,' Kim Sung-soo chose a Rumba lesson as his birthday wish with Park So-yoon. The episode moved from awkward practice and jealousy to a quiet reconciliation through dance.
KwakTube Joins The Return of Superman with 76-Day-Old Son Taesan
KwakTube appeared on KBS2's The Return of Superman with his 76-day-old son Taesan. The episode showed Taesan's calm temperament and KwakTube's first steps as a new father.
Kim Se-ho Recalls Family Debt and Tears on KBS1's 'Morning Forum'
Singer Kim Se-ho opened up on KBS1's 'Morning Forum' about his family's debt after the Asian financial crisis, his mother's stroke and the day they finally paid off their last debt.
Solbi to discuss her Laura Jang pen name and three-year short drama on MBC's Radio Star
Solbi will appear on MBC's Radio Star to discuss writing the short drama My Ex-Boyfriend Is a Top Star under the pen name Laura Jang. She will also talk about new music, choreography support from Kinky and her exchange with Kim Gura.
Heo Kyeong-hwan Patrolling Yeonnam-dong as 'Flower Beggar' After 14 Years... '500 Won' Catchphrase Re-summoned Before Elementary Students
Heo Kyeong-hwan returns as his iconic 'Flower Beggar' character in Yeonnam-dong, highlighting the generational gap as elementary students fail to recognize his 2012 catchphrase.