My Dearest Nemesis is on the rise! According to Nielsen Korea, episode 5 of tvN's My Dearest Nemesis garnered an average nationwide viewership rating of 4.9 percent. This is a 0.8 percent increase from its previous episode's rating of 4.1 percent, marking the drama’s new personal best score. Meanwhile, ENA's new drama Mother and Mom premiered with an average nationwide rating of 1.2 percent. “Mother and Mom” follows working mom Lee Jung Eun (Jeon Hye Jin) who asks her mother Yoon Ji Ah (Jo Min Soo) to give her young daughter Seo Yoon (Kim Sa Rang) rides to academies in preparation for an entrance test for top English classes. Congratulations to the cast and crew of My Dearest Nemesis! Catch up on My Dearest Nemesis on Viki below: [viki-watchnow url=https://www.viki.com/tv/40976c-my-dearest-nemesis] Source (1)

Just one week before its scheduled release, TVING’s upcoming drama “I Am a Running Mate” has postponed its premiere. “I Am a Running Mate,” which marks the directorial debut of Oscar-winning “Parasite” writer Han Jin Won, is a teen political drama about a fierce race for student council. Yoon Hyun Soo will star as Noh Se Hoon, a student who becomes the laughingstock of his school after an unfortunate incident. However, when he is suddenly nominated as a candidate for vice president in the student council election, his life takes an unexpected turn. Thrust into a whirlwind of cutthroat strategies and power plays, Noh Se Hoon is determined to reclaim his dignity and seize victory. While the drama was originally scheduled to premiere on March 6, it has now been pushed back to an undetermined date. On February 26, TVING explained to StarNews, “As part of our programming strategy, we plan to change the release schedule for ‘I Am a Running Mate.’ In an industry competition where the situation changes every minute, we intend to rediscuss the optimal release timing for ‘I Am a Running Mate,’ which is one of TVING’s key original productions.” “We will update you on the release schedule later on once it has been decided,” they continued. “Also, in order to improve the immersive quality of the drama, we plan to release all of the episodes at once, instead of releasing them weekly [as was originally planned].” Check out a teaser for the drama here, and stay tuned for updates on its new premiere date! In the meantime, watch Yoon Hyun Soo in “A Good Day to Be a Dog” on Viki below: [viki-watchnow url=https://www.viki.com/tv/40178c-a-good-day-to-be-a-dog] Source (1)

BLACKPINK's Jisoo has graced the cover of Harper's Bazaar Korea's spring edition! Dressed in the latest collection from Tommy Hilfiger, for which she serves as a global ambassador, Jisoo stepped in front of the camera. With the theme of Daydreaming, the shoot captured serene moments of a leisurely afternoon, showcasing Jisoo in a vibrant array of colors. In the interview that followed the photoshoot, Jisoo was asked about the challenges she faced while preparing her latest album AMORTAGE. She shared, “I wanted to capture emotions that everyone has likely experienced at least once. I don’t think there’s anyone who can’t relate to the theme of love. Jisoo continued, The title track 'earthquake’ was decided on first before other songs, and it felt like an unpredictable song. It constantly changes from beginning to end, giving you a sense of unpredictability. Since it’s a song that expresses heart-fluttering moments, I thought it would be great if the entire album flowed like a movie.” When asked about the motivation behind actively pursuing both her singing and acting careers, Jisoo responded, “When I think about why I feel more and more motivated to work harder, I realized that it’s all thanks to my fans. When fans see my performances or content, I want them to feel proud of me. And this kind of thought gives me a sense of pride, expressing her deep affection for her fans. Check out more stunning photos below! Jisoo's full pictorial and interview can be found in the spring edition of Harper's Bazaar Korea. Source (1)

It’s finally official: Girls’ Generation’s YoonA is the new face of Sulwhasoo! On February 28 KST, the luxury Korean beauty brand announced that YoonA had been chosen as its new global ambassador. In its official English statement, Sulwhasoo announced, “The wait is over! An icon of elegance and beauty, Lim YoonA is joining Sulwhasoo as our newest Global Ambassador! From her idol debut in 2007 to her rise as a celebrated actress, she continues to inspire with her timeless grace. Join us in celebrating this exciting new chapter—welcome to the Sulwhasoo family, Lim YoonA!” The brand also remarked, “[Just] as Lim YoonA’s acting spectrum continues to deepen and diversify over time, Sulwhasoo’s commitment to “Holistic Beauty” strives for growth in both inner and outer harmony. Stay tuned for our journey ahead.” Check out YoonA’s new commercial video and photos for Sulwhasoo below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpGRl0-kd-w Watch YoonA in her film “Miracle: Letters to the President” on Viki below: [viki-watchnow url=https://www.viki.com/movies/38185c-miracle-letters-to-the-president]

BLACKPINK is gearing up for their world tour finale! On August 24, a source from YG Entertainment shared, The 'BORN PINK Finale in Seoul' will take place on September 16 and 17 at Gocheok Sky Dome in the neighborhood of Gocheok in Seoul. The second day of the concert will also be available for online viewing. Taking over the largest indoor concert hall in Korea that can accommodate up to 20,000 people, BLACKPINK will make history by becoming the first K-pop female artist to hold a concert at Gocheok Sky Dome. A source from YG Entertainment shared, We raised the scale to repay the love of fans for their consistent support and to spend time with even more audiences. As a meaningful event in which BLACKPINK will reunite with domestic fans for the first time in approximately a year, they will showcase the greatest performances. For the past 11 months, BLACKPINK has been selling out concerts for their world tour in 34 cities of 24 regions including North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and more. Are you ready for BLACKPINK's concerts in Seoul? Source (1)

All four BLACKPINK members will be continuing their group activities with YG Entertainment! On December 6, YG Entertainment announced, After careful discussions with BLACKPINK, we signed exclusive contracts for group activities based on deep trust. YG Entertainment's executive producer Yang Hyun Suk remarked, “We are happy to be able to continue our relationship with BLACKPINK. BLACKPINK will continue to do their best to shine even brighter in the global music market as artists representing not only our agency but also K-pop, and we send our unwavering support and faith for their future steps.” With YG's support, BLACKPINK plans to repay the love of fans around the world by releasing new music and holding a large-scale world tour. Congratulations, and wishing all the best on BLACKPINK's next chapter! Source (1)

YG Entertainment has released an in-depth introduction to Ruka, the eldest member of their upcoming girl group BABYMONSTER! After sharing brief glimpses of all seven BABYMONSTER members through individual live performance videos, YG Entertainment has now unveiled a new video entitled Introducing RUKA that goes behind the scenes of her debut preparations. In addition to footage from Ruka's YG audition all the way back in 2018, the video features interviews with dance trainer Leejung Lee (of Street Woman Fighter fame), YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun Suk, and more. Ruka, who is 20 years old and hails from Japan, also gets emotional as she talks about her mom waiting for her debut back home. Check out Ruka's performance video here, and watch her new introduction video below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asYFbkO450I You can also follow BABYMONSTER on all of their newly launched social media accounts here!

BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” extends their record-breaking streak! On February 26 at approximately 9:02 p.m. KST, the music video for their global smash hit “APT.” officially surpassed 1.2 billion views on YouTube. The song was originally released on October 18, 2024 at 1 p.m. KST, meaning that it took the video just over 131 days and eight hours to hit the 1.2 billion mark. “APT.” is the fastest music video by an Asian artist to surpass 1.2 billion views on YouTube—and the fifth fastest music video ever to reach the milestone. The only music videos to reach 1.2 billion views faster are Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito” featuring Daddy Yankee, Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You,” Adele’s “Hello,” and J Balvin and Willy William’s “Mi Gente.” Congratulations to Rosé and Bruno Mars! Celebrate by watching the fun music video for “APT.” again below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekr2nIex040

Updated December 11 KST: It's official—G-Dragon will be joining this year's SBS Gayo Daejeon! On December 11, the 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon revealed BIGBANG's G-Dragon as the final artist to join the lineup of performers. This will mark G-Dragon's first time performing at the SBS Gayo Daejeon in seven years. The annual year-end 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon will air live from INSPIRE Arena in Yeongjongdo, Incheon on Christmas Day, December 25. Check out the full lineup below! Source (1) Updated December 9 KST: The third lineup of performers for the 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon has been announced! On December 9, SBS revealed that 2NE1, (G)I-DLE, TREASURE, WayV, BABYMONSTER, CRAVITY, Lee Young Ji, NEXZ, and izna are officially joining the star-studded roster. Notably, this marks 2NE1's first performance at SBS Gayo Daejeon in 10 years, following their last appearance in 2014. Source (1) Updated November 26 KST: The 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon has announced the second lineup of performers! On November 26, SBS revealed that SHINee's Key, NCT 127, ATEEZ, aespa, ENHYPEN, NMIXX, LE SSERAFIM, BOYNEXTDOOR, and ILLIT will be joining the lineup. The annual year-end 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon will air live from INSPIRE Arena in Yeongjongdo, Incheon on Christmas Day, December 25. Stay tuned for updates! Source (1) Original Article:  The 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon has started unveiling its star-studded lineup! On November 13, SBS announced the first 10 teams for its lineup: NCT DREAM, Stray Kids, ITZY, TXT, IVE, NewJeans, ZEROBASEONE, RIIZE, TWS, and NCT WISH. The annual year-end 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon will air live from INSPIRE Arena in Yeongjongdo, Incheon on Christmas Day, December 25. Stay tuned for the next lineup! Watch the music festival's summer edition, 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer, here! You can also watch last year’s SBS Gayo Daejeon 2023 with subtitles on Viki below! [viki-watchnow url=https://www.viki.com/tv/40326c-2023-sbs-gayo-daejeon] Source (1)

STAYC has officially announced their plans for this coming spring! On January 31, STAYC released a new “2025 UNVEILED” schedule detailing their plans for the months ahead. STAYC will be making a comeback with a new album in March, after which they will kick off their second world tour with two concerts on April 12 and 13 in Seoul. Pre-sale tickets for STAYC’s Seoul concerts will be available on February 12, and tickets will go on general sale starting on February 14. Are you excited for STAYC’s return in March?