'Rising Star' Lee Yidam confirmed to star in 'Asura Balbalta'

Actress Lee Yidam, who has gained popularity through the hit drama 'The Queen Who Crowns,' has confirmed her next project.

According to industry insiders on the 24th, Lee Yidam has been cast in the new drama 'Asura Balbalta.' Following her role in Netflix’s upcoming series 'Can This Love Be Translated?' this marks her second confirmed project consecutively.

'Asura Balbaltaa' is a heartwarming drama that follows the story of three comedians chasing their dreams and a woman whose life has fallen apart, as they come together to rediscover their dreams. The filming is scheduled to begin this year and will be directed by Jung Jihyun, the director of 'Dear Hyeri.' It will be produced by Studio Dragon, although the release platform and release date are yet to be announced.

Lee Yidam is currently showing a strong presence in the tvN x TVING original drama 'The Queen Who Crowns.' She plays the role of Chaeryeong, the maid of Wongyeong (Played by Cha Jooyoung), realistically portraying the character's unpredictable aspects, driving the drama's popularity.

Lee Yidam, who debuted in 2017, has shown her potential through dramas like 'Artificial City' and 'BlackKnight'. She also gained attention by being nominated for Best New Actress at the 60th Bakesang Arts Awards for her role as Min Deul-re in 'Daily Dose of Sunshine.'

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Kim Jongmin reveals his bride-to-be for the first time ... "11 years younger and looks like Kim Jiwon"

 

Singer Kim Jongmin will reveal the face of his fiancée for the first time.

On the 26th, SBS's variety show 'My Little Old Boy' holds a celebration party for Kim Jongmin and Kim Junho who are both getting married this year. Kim Jongmin who is getting married on April 20th, joked, "When I said I was getting married, Junho Hyung quickly decided to follow suit."

In this episode, Kim Jongmin will reveal the face of his fiancée, who has never been shown to the public before, to 'My Little Old Boy' famiy for the first time. Lee Sangmin, Tak Jaehoon, and Lim Wonhee were all shocked upon seeing her face, who is said to look like actress Kim Jiwon. The show will also make the first-ever phone call with her. When she shared that she hadn't receive a proposal yet, the cast asked, "What do you think will happen if Jongmin doesn't propose?" The fiancée's unexpected response reportedly shocked everyone in the studio.

Meanwhile, 'My Little Old Boy' will air on the 26th at 8:55 PM KST.

source: https://m.entertain.naver.com/ranking/article/468/0001123089

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Even Rui Bao's belly button (...Surprisingly, it exists...!!) is insanely cute🐼💜

You can see her belly button on her soft, squishy tummy, and it's unexpectedly very adorable. I'm losing itㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

Why are pandas even cute down to their belly buttons?? Why is everything about Rui so adorable?ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

theqoo

-Is that really a belly button???? Hul... I've never seen a panda's belly button before.

-So cuteㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Hul... Pandas have belly buttons too?? It's so obvious but it's still fascinatingㅋㅋㅋ

-Hul... This is fascinating. So, do dogs and cats have belly buttons too??

-Even her belly button is so cuteㅋㅋㅋ

-Hul... They have belly buttons?

-This is shockingly adorable...

-Once you spot Rui Bao's belly button, it becomes the only thing you notice when you see her.

-So... They have... Belly buttons...? The way that's the only spot that is black is so cuteㅠ

-Cats have belly buttons too, but they’re not like human belly buttons. There’s just no fur in that areaㅋㅋㅋ But panda belly buttons are something new to meㅋㅋㅋ

-Ah, right. They did have umbilical cords!! I never thought about this... So, this feels new to meㅋㅋ So f*cking adorable.

-The world becomes worth living nowㅋㅋㅋㅋ I get to see a panda's belly button on my way home from workㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ So cute.

-‘Panda belly button’ is already a cute phrase, but seeing it in real life is even cuter! 

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Dispatch wins 'Journalist of the Month' award for reporting Song Mino's public service duties neglect

 

Dispatch’s social and entertainment journalists Kim Jiho and Kim Sojung have won the 412th Journalist of the Month Award (Category 2: Investigative Reporting).

The Korean Journalists Association (President Park Jong-hyun) held the 412th Journalist of the Month Award ceremony at the Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul at 11 AM on the 23rd. A total of 9 entries were selected for the award.

JTBC won the first category for investigative reporting for their coverage of the sexual harassment case at Lotteria, while Dispatch won the second category for investigative reporting. Meanwhile, KBS Chuncheon won the broadcasting category for their documentary.

Dispatch's award-winning report, "Tracking Public Service Duty Negligence by a K-pop Idol," exposed WINNER's Song Mino for neglecting his public service duties. Reporters Kim Jiho and Kim Sojung also highlighted vulnerabilities in the attendance reporting system.

The two journalists also urged the need to implement electronic recording systems like attendance cards in their report. Following Dispatch's report, the Military Manpower Administration immediately responded and launched an investigation into the public service negligence.

The police are currently investigating Song Mino for alleged violations of the Military Service Act. On the 6th the 'Song Mino Prevention Act' was introduced. The Mayor of Seoul City, Oh Sehun, also ordered an emergency investigation into the status of public service workers.

Journalist Kim Sojung commented, "Other (public service workers) were performing their duties properly. Song Mino did not come to work for over a month. I believe it's necessary to make changes when someone is exploiting the system."

https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/433/0000113089

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-Is this really something that deserves a 'Journalist of the Month' award?

-Kim Jiho is that one journalist who got sued for stalking Min Heejin and NewJeans and also leaking their trainee videosㅋㅋ

-This is more like 'Garbage Journalist' award.

-Dispatch doesn't have journalists. They're more like stalkersㅋㅋ

-I personally think they deserve to win the award for that report. Them taking sides with HYBE is a whole separate issue.

-Are there really no better journalists...?

-They deserve to win that award.

-It's not just about one celebrity, it's about exposing the flaws in the public service system. Therefore, I think they deserve to win that award.

-I completely understand why they won that award. 'Song Mino Prevention Act' was introduced after they reported it.

-I don't consider Korean's entertainment journalists, especially Dispatch, as actual journalists... But sometimes, they do something right, I guess.

-Dispatch actually did some real journalism for one.

-Shouldn't Song Mino have to re-enlist for what he did?

-Dispatch, please investigate HYBE tooㅎㅎ

-I still don't get it. How can a public service worker could not go to work for an entire month?

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Joo Jihoon, from crown price to an emperor? ... In talks to star in 'The Remarried Empress'

Actor Joo Jihoon is expected to portray the role of royalty once again, following his roles in 'Goong' and 'Kingdom.'

According to a report by IZE on the 24th, Joo Jihoon has been offered to play the role of the emperor of the Eastern Empire in the fantasy romance titled 'The Remarried Empress' and is positively considering the offer. His agency cautiously responded, saying, "It's true that he received the offer and is considering it, but nothing has been confirmed yet."

'The Remarried Empress' is based on a popular web novel with the same title. It tells the story of Navier, the perfect empress of the Eastern Empire, who is divorced by her husband, Emperor Sovieshu, due to his infidelity. Later, she remarries the prince of the Western Kingdom, Heinrey, becoming an empress once again. The series has gained a strong fanbase and is also being serialized as a Webtoon.

The role that Joo Jihoon is positively considering is Sovieshu, the emperor of Eastern Empire and also Navier's first husband. He is the character at the root of the dramatic conflict in 'The Remarried Empress,' portrayed as a 'bad boy' but also as a charming character.

Previously, Shin Minah has been confirmed to play the role of Navier, while Lee Jongsuk is being considered to take the role of her second husband. If Joo Jihoon joins the cast, it is expected to result in a 'golden casting' with a perfect 100% synchronization to the characters in the original work. 

https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/465/0000009932

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-His acting hasn't improved and he's not very popular, but he sure gets cast a lot…

-Well... He does suit the role, though.

-Don't cast him. I'm not gonna watch this.

-He suits the role because the role itself is terrible.

-Seriously... Why do they keep casting him when his acting hasn't improved?

-Does Joo Jihoon have a lot of fans?

-His acting skills in 'Light Shop' were good, thoughh.

-Is he cheap to hire?? Why is he getting so many roles?

-I don't think Joo Jihoon will take the role, though.

-He's too much of an Ahjussi.

-Lee Jongsuk as Heinrey?? What's up with the castingㅠㅠ

-Why do they keep casting someone who had a drug scandal?

-Aren't there any younger and more handsome actors?ㅠ

-Ugh... This is insane. This makes me not want to watch the drama.

-I just can’t understand this… Are there really no other actors?

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Actors rumored to be cast in the drama The Remarried Empress

 

Shin Minah as Navier

Lee Jongsuk as Heinrey

Joo Jihoon as Sovieshu

The casting for Rashta hasn't been announced yet.

theqoo

-All of them somehow don't suit the characters.

-Song Hayoon would be perfect as Rashta.

-It was fine up to Shin Minah and Lee Jongsuk... But with Joo Jihoon, the drama adaptation looks kind of old...

-Can't they... Stop casting Joo Jihoon?

-What the... Why is Joo Jihoon here? Stop casting him, pleaseㅜㅜ

-Byun Wooseok as Heinrey please

-Aren't there... any younger actors to cast?

-Please replace all the actors with more handsome ones.

-Please, not Joo Jihoon.

-I don't want to see Joo Jihoon anymore.

-I personally think Lee Dohyun as Heinrey, Choo Youngwoo or Kim Jaeyoung as Sovieshu would be better... I'd prefer younger actors...

-Replace the whole cast. What the heck is this?

-Lee Jongsuk is actually not bad... But Joo Jihoon is too much of an Ahjussi.

-Heinrey... is supposed to be a cute, younger guy...

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'Don't you feel sorry?' ... The ringleader of 'Pastor Room' which is more cruel than the 'Nth Room' remained silent

 

A 30-year-old man, who is the leader of a cybercrime group in Telegram that sexually exploited 234 people has been arrested and handed over to prosecutors.

On the 24th, the Cyber Crime Investigation Team of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency transferred A (33) to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office. A is facing a total of 19 charges, including the production and distribution of child sexual exploitation material, rape, threats, and coercion.

A, who is also known as 'Pastor' has sexually exploited 234 people over the past 5 years through coercion and intimidation. He is targeting men who are interested in deepfake videos and women who displayed sexual curiosity. A obtained their contact information through Telegram and threatened to expose their personal information if they try to reveal his crime. The victims were forced to report their daily activities to A every hour, and if they disobeyed instructions, they were coerced into taking nude photos or harming themselves. Ten underage female victims were told that they had to have sex with an 'unknown man' to "graduate" (escape his control) and were then sexually assaulted by "A" himself, who pretended to be this 'unknown man' himself. He even ordered members of his group to engage in sexual acts with each other as punishment for disobeying orders.

The number of victims in this case reaches 234 people. Among them, 159 are minors. This is more than three times the 73 victims of 'Nth Room' operated by Jo Joobin (30) and others for sexual exploitation in 2019 an 220. Two days ago, on the 22nd, the police held a Personal Information Disclosure Review Committee for suspect A and are considering disclosing his personal information.

At around 8:33 AM on that day, A got into the transport vehicle without answering any of the reporters' questions, such as "Did you commit the crime to satisfy your sexual desires?", "When did you start planning the crime?", and "Do you not feel sorry for the victims?"

https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/A2025012409580002944?did=NA
 

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