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Park Ji-hoon’s seamless shift in 'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier'

After captivating audiences in the blockbuster historical film "The King’s Warden," actor Park Ji-hoon is breaking records once again — this time, in a completely different genre. Starring in Tving’s original comedy series "The Legend of Kitchen Soldier," Park has swapped intense period drama for the playful world of B-grade humor, proving his incredible range as a performer. "I think the strength of our show lies in how relaxing it is," Park shared during an interview with The Korea Times at a cafe in Seoul, Tuesday. In a sea of heavy, high-stress thrillers, his new project offers viewers a chance to unwind. "It’s light, comfortable to watch and has a breezy, flexible storyline rather than a tight, stressful one." Based on a popular webtoon, the military-cooking-fantasy drama follows Seong-jae, who knows absolutely nothing about cooking. His life turns upside down when a cooking game window for "Guardian" — visible and audible only to him —suddenly appears. By clearing various quests to revive failing dishes, he eventually grows into a legendary military chef. In Monday's ep

BTS' Jin, other Korean celebrities cast ballots in neutral colors to avoid political controversy

BTS member Jin and several other Korean celebrities headed to polling stations on Wednesday to cast their votes in the country's local elections and parliamentary by-elections, carefully avoiding clothing colors that could be interpreted as political statements. The elections, held Wednesday, renewed a familiar phenomenon in Korea's entertainment industry: celebrities opting for neutral-colored outfits to steer clear of accusations that they are signaling support for a particular political party. Jin, who recently returned to Korea after performing in Las Vegas on Sunday, was seen voting at a polling station in Seoul's Hannam-dong neighborhood. The BTS star wore a gray top and pants along with a black cap. After casting his ballot, he briefly waved to waiting reporters before leaving. Other celebrities shared proof-of-voting photos on social media. Actor Jin Tae-hyun and his wife, actress Park Si-eun, posted a selfie taken outside a polling station on Instagram. The couple wore black and white athletic outfits, respectively. K-pop girl group Odd Youth also uploaded a commemorative photo t

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MC Mong affair allegations resurface after 'PD Note' reveals messages

Allegations involving rapper and producer MC Mong and entertainment executive Cha Ga-won have resurfaced after an investigative television program disclosed text messages purportedly sent by the artist, reigniting controversy over claims of an affair and illegal gambling. MBC's investigative journalism program "PD Note" aired an episode titled "MC Mong and the Chairperson's K-pop Business Secrets" on June 2, focusing on One Hundred Label, an entertainment company produced by MC Mong and backed by Cha, chairperson of a construction company. The program also revisited recent turmoil surrounding the agency. Several artists under the label — including K-pop groups The Boyz and Viviz, and singers Lee Mu-jin, Chen, Baekhyun, Xiumin and Lee Seung-gi — previously notified the company of their intent to terminate their exclusive contracts, citing unpaid settlement fees. During the broadcast, an unidentified businessman — a prominent real estate developer and Cha's uncle — shared messages he claimed to have received from MC Mong. According to the program, the messages included statements s

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[Photo News] Korean celebs, including BTS' Jin, cast votes for municipalities' head

Korean celebrities joined voters across the country in casting their ballots Wednesday in South Korea's local elections and parliamentary by-elections, while encouraging fans to vote through social media. Among them was Jin of BTS, who visited a polling station in Seoul's Hannam-dong after briefly returning to Korea from the group's world tour in support of its new album "Arirang." Broadcaster Jang Young-ran and actors So Yoo-jin and Yoon Jong-hoon also shared voting photos and urged fans to par

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BTS vs. price gouging? Gov't steps in before Busan shows

Korean authorities are moving to crack down on alleged hotel price gouging and reservation abuses after BTS members publicly criticized soaring accommodation costs ahead of the K-pop group's upcoming concerts in Busan. The global K-pop superstars are set to hold "BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN BUSAN" on June 12-13, coinciding with the group's debut anniversary on June 13. The concerts are expected to draw tens of thousands of domestic and international fans to the southeastern port city. But excitement surrounding the event has been overshadowed by complaints about sharply rising accommodation costs. According to a May survey conducted by the Korea Fair Trade Commission and the Korea Consumer Agency, average lodging prices at 135 accommodation facilities in Busan during the concert period were 2.4 times higher than on surrounding weekends. Motel rates rose by an average of 3.3 times, while hotel prices increased by 2.9 times. Some properties reportedly charged more than five times their usual rates. In extreme cases, rooms that normally cost around 100,000 won ($73) were listed for as much a

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Foreign hotel bookings in Busan surge ahead of BTS concert

The number of hotel reservations booked by foreign tourists in the southeastern port city of Busan rose sharply ahead of next week's concert by K-pop sensation BTS, industry sources said Wednesday. According to Hanwha Hotels & Resorts, foreigners accounted for 42 percent of the rooms booked at its Matie Osiria hotel in the port city from June 11 to 13, up sharply from 0.2 percent during the same period last year. BTS' performances in Busan will take place June 12-13. Hanwha Hotels added that the

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Jung Kook's surprise fan event backfires as BTS star warns stalker fans near his home

BTS member Jung Kook has publicly expressed frustration after a spontaneous fan interaction during a run along Seoul's Han River reportedly led some obsessive fans to gather near his residence. On Monday, Jung Kook spent time communicating with fans through his social media account and made an impromptu promise that he would take selfies with fans who happened to spot him while he was out running. Several fans later shared online that they had encountered the singer during his run, and Jung Kook was seen happily posing for photos with them. However, the mood quickly shifted after details about his running route spread online. According to fan accounts, some so-called "sasaeng" fans — a Korean term for obsessive followers who invade celebrities' privacy — began gathering near Jung Kook's home. After finishing his run, he posted a strongly worded message aimed at those individuals. "I didn't tell you to wait near my house. I'm seriously going to expose you," he wrote. The singer also shared footage of himself repeatedly throwing punches, appearing to vent his frustration over the situati

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Foreign hotel bookings in Busan surge ahead of BTS concert

SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- The number of hotel reservations booked by foreign tou

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LE SSERAFIM And ZEROBASEONE Top Circle Weekly Charts + CORTIS And BTS Earn Double Crowns

Circle Chart has revealed its chart rankings for the week of May 17 to 23! Album Chart This week’s physical album chart was dominated by new releases, with LE SSERAFIM’s new album “PUREFLOW” pt.1 debuting at the top of the chart. ZEROBASEONE’s first mini album as a five-member group, “Ascend-,” debuted at No. 2 on

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TWICE Earns New RIAJ Triple And Double Platinum Certifications For Streaming In Japan

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) awarded TWICE two new official certifications for streaming this month! In 2020, the RIAJ implemented a new certification system for online streaming of songs, as an addition to its pre-existing certification systems for physical album shipments and digital download sales. According to the new system, songs are certified

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Jennie Enters Top 10 Of Billboard Radio Songs Chart For 1st Time With Tame Impala Collab “Dracula”

BLACKPINK’s Jennie has officially scored her first top 10 hit on U.S. radio! This week, Jennie and Tame Impala’s collab remix of “Dracula” entered the top 10 of both Billboard’s Radio Songs and Pop Airplay charts for the first time, making it both singers’ first song ever to break the top 10 of either chart

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Watch: Secret Hints At Comeback By Launching Official Social Media Accounts

This is not a drill: Secret is actually back! On June 3, 17 years after their debut, the beloved second-generation girl group surprised fans by launching several official social media accounts. You can now find Secret on YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. For their first video on their new YouTube account, Secret’s

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BTS Kicks Off 2026 FESTA With Adorable Family Photos Celebrating 13th Anniversary

BTS’s celebrations for their upcoming 13th anniversary have officially begun! Every year, BTS celebrates the anniversary of their debut with a “BTS FESTA,” a two-week event during which they release lots of new content and surprises for their fans. With all of the members back from the military, BTS was finally able to continue their

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Watch: RIIZE Covers Apink And 2PM In Contrasting Dance Practice Videos

RIIZE has shared new dance practice videos for their recent covers of Apink and 2PM! This past weekend, RIIZE celebrated the 1000th day since their debut by holding a special “RIIZE OFFICE” fan party. At the event, the group surprised their fans with dance covers of Apink’s “NoNoNo” and 2PM’s “My House.” On June 3,

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NouerA Cancels Vancouver Concert

NouerA’s “CATCH THE WAVE” concert in Vancouver has been canceled. On June 3 local time, NOUER Entertainment announced that the Vancouver stop of NouerA’s ongoing world tour “CATCH THE WAVE” would no longer be taking place. The show was originally scheduled to be held on August 16. NOUER Entertainment’s full English statement can be found

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Watch: AND2BLE Takes 2nd Win For “Curious” On “Show Champion”; Performances By XLOV, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, And More

AND2BLE has won their second music show trophy for “Curious”! On the June 3 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were aespa’s “LEMONADE,” AND2BLE’s “Curious,” ALPHADRIVEONE’s “OMG!,” ILLIT’s “It’s Me,” and I.O.I’s “Suddenly.” AND2BLE ultimately took the win. Congratulations to AND2BLE! Watch the winner announcement and encore below: Performers on today’s show

Xdinary Heroes’ Jun Han To Adjust Schedule Following Sudden Abdominal Pain

JYP Entertainment has shared an update on Xdinary Heroes Jun Han’s health. On June 3, JYP Entertainment shared that Jun Han experienced sudden abdominal pain and related symptoms during Xdinary Heroes’ “The New Xcene Special Live in Europe & UK” concert in London on June 2, which prevented him from participating in parts of the

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Park Min Young And Yook Sungjae Meet As Deputy Manager And Intern In New Office Romance Drama

The upcoming SBS drama “Nine to Six” has unveiled its first still! On June 1, SBS held its drama media day event “SBS DRAMA: NEXT EPISODE” in Seoul, where it unveiled its upcoming drama lineup for the second half of 2026 and the first half of 2027. Among the dramas scheduled to air later this

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