Friday, June 26, 2026

Actor So Jisub just shared some heartfelt stories about the hardships he faced early on in his career literally just because of his appearance.

We got all this gossip on the 25th, when MMTG posted a new video featuring the main stars of SBS' upcoming drama 'Agent Kim Reactivated,' So Jisub, Choi Daehoon, and Yoon Kyungho.

When asked to choose between appearance and ability, So Jisub chose ability. He mentioned about how attractive people low-key get a head start, saying, "I don't think it's fair to say that goodlooking people don't receive benefits." Jaejae completely agreed, noting, "That's true. In South Korea, people really do talk a lot whether someone is pretty or handsome." She added:

"Didn't people tell you early in your career that it would be difficult to succeed as an actor because you didn't have double eyelids?"

 

So Jisub calmly looked back at the time he mad his acting debut in the drama 'Model.' He explained, "I debuted in the SBS' drama 'Model,' where I played Kim Namjoo's younger brother. The lead actor at the time was Jang Donggun. Back then, all the leading male actors looked like sculptures and had deep double eyelids." He revealed:

"Whenever I went to meetings or auditions, people would tell me I wouldn't make it. They'd say, 'You can't because of your eyes. Go get a surgery and come back again.'"

 

Thankfully, the public perception completely changed over time. He sent the entire set into laughs as he said:

"After 'I'm Sorry, I Love You,' I suddenly became known as a handsome actor. It felt really awkward. I was just hanging in there, and then all of a sudden people started saying things like that."

To give you a quick recap, So Jisub rose to peak popularity after playing the iconic role of Cha Moohyun in the 2004 drama 'I'm Sorry, I Love You.' If you've been waiting for his return, the wait will finally be over as he is returning to the screens in SBS' new Friday-Saturday drama 'Agent Kim Reactivated,' which premieres on June 26.

So Jisub shares he was told to get plastic surgery before auditioning

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Actor Kim Kyunha, who completely stole the show as Kim Soogyeom in the Netflix series 'Teach You a Lesson,' has officially tied the knot.

According to recent reports, Kim Kyunha married his non-celebrity girlfriend, who is one year older than him, in a small, intimate wedding ceremony back on May 23.

It turns out that the couple actually started dating around 2022, when the Netflix series 'Juvenile Justice' came out. After about four years of dating, they finally made it official. Right after the wedding, they headed straight to Europe for their honeymoon, and they were still there when 'Teach You a Lesson' officially premiered on Netflix. He shared:

"My wife and I watched the first episode of "Teach You a Lesson' together in Rome, Italy. She gives me stability and is my greatest source of motivation. I'm incredibly happy."

For those who didn't know, Kim Kyunha actually started acting way back in 1999 as a child actor. After graduating from the National Traditional Arts High School, he's been steadily building up his acting career by starring in numerous drama, including 'Angel Eyes,' 'Let's Eat 2,' 'Oh My Ghost,' 'The Empire,' 'Dr. Romantic 3,' and 'The Scarecrow.'

As of June 24, 'Teach You a Lesson' has already racked up a massive 126.2 million hours viewed and 11.8 million views, ranking #1 on Netflix's Global TOP 10 Non-English TV Shows. After debuting straight at #1 in its very week, the series has managed to maintained that top spot for three consecutive weeks, continuing its crazy global run.

Along with celebrating the massive global success of the show, Kim Kyunha is also celebrating a brand new chapter in his personal life with his marriage. He's reportedly planning to keep busy with a bunch of future projects, so we'll definitely be seeing more of him soon.

'Teach You a Lesson' star Kim Kyunha is revealed to have gotten married last month

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Epik High's Tablo is getting a lot of attention right now after sharing his real thoughts on his daughter Haru's future dating life and independence.

Epik High recently posted a video titled 'Almost Got High Blood Pressure Giving Chaotic Life Advice' on their official Youtube channel on the 25th, where the members sat down to listen to fans' concerns and give some advice.

In this video, a fan shared her struggle, saying, "My dad is completely obsessed with me. I hid my boyfriend from him for three years before finally telling him, and just as I expected, he doesn't really like it." She added, "He said it feels like someone has stolen his daughter from him. But didn't he marry someone else's precious daughter too? As his daughter, I don't know how should I handle this."

To this, Tukutz did not hold back and responded firmly, "There are certain things you should never say, like 'It feels like my daughter was stolen' or 'It feels like my son was stolen.' You should absolutely never say things like that" Tablo totally agreed, adding, "I really hate that expression too. What do you mean someone stole them?" to which Mithra Jin chimed in, "You shouldn't treat your children like they're your possessions."

Tablo then pointed out how contradictory the whole mindset is, saying, "It's contradictory for someone who thinks of their child as their possession to not even realize that their daughter had been dating someone for three years." He also noted, "Fathers like that often completely change their attitude depending on who the boyfriend is," leading Tukutz to jokingly test him:

"Let's say Haru brings home a boyfriend. What if he gave you 100 million KRW in cash as pocket money?"

Tablo immediately shot back, "I'd hate it," but couldn't hide the smile creeping onto his face, which completely sent the room into laughs.



In case you didn't know, Tablo married actress Kang Hyejung back in 2009, and they have a daughter named Haru. The family previously stole everyone's hearts when they appeared on KBS2's 'The Return of Superman' back in 2013.

Fast forward to now, Haru is currently grinding and preparing for the SAT and AP exams for US college admissions.

On top of her academics, she's been showcasing her extraordinary artistic talents. She actually co-wrote the lyrics for KiiiKiii's 'To Me From Me' with her dad, and even helped translate the subtitles for the film 'Nirvana: the Band the Show the Movie.' Recently, she caught everyone's attention after being credited as the sole lyricist for RIIZE's new mini-album title track, 'Do Your Dance.'

Epik High's Tablo shares real thoughts on Haru's future dating life

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Former Baby V.O.X member turned actress Lee Heejin is about to reveal the shocking abuse she went through with an ex-boyfriend, and the details are absolutely insane.

The upcoming episode of SBS' 'My Little Old Boy' airing on the 28th at 9 PM (KST) is going to feature a special meeting between Lee Heejin and actor Lim Wonhee. Apparently, Lim Wonhee invites her to his house under the excuse of giving her driving lessons. He reveals that the two of them are close enough to have gone out drinking together before, which definitely drew everyone's attention.

To make things juicier, fellow former Baby V.O.X member Yoon Eunhye happens to be in te studio as a special MC. She fuels the fire by exposing, "I actually heard rumors at the salon that there was some romantic spark between the two of them."

In this upcoming episode, Lim Wonhee thoughtfully makes pasta for Lee Heejin, even plating it in a wine glass to be fancy. Even though the random presentation sends the studio into laughs, he doesn't let it stop him and straight-up starts boldly flirting with her.

But the hearwarming atmosphere doesn't last long at all. Lee Heejin starts opening up about her past dating life. When asked when her last relationship was, she replies, "In my early 30s." She also admits that she used to be super attracted to 'bad boys' and confesses:

"I've been afraid of dating men ever since."

Now, this is where it gets terrifying. Lee Heejin explains why her last relationship was back in her early 30s, exposing her ex-boyfriend's insane behavior. She says that it was entirely his fault, leaving the entire room in absolute disbelief when she reveals:

"He did not only cheat on me and stole from me, he went as far as locking me up." 

 

For a quicky history lesson, Lee Heejin debuted in 1997 as a member of Baby V.O.X, one of the 1st Gen K-pop idols with massive popularity. The group had huge hit songs like 'Coincidence,' 'Get Up,' 'What Should I Do,' 'Killer,' 'Doll,' 'Betrayal,' and 'Ya Ya Ya.' In 2010, she transitioned into acting and has since starred in popular dramas like 'The Greatest Love,' 'Woman in Dignity,' and 'The Last Empress.'

The highly anticipated episode of SBS' 'My Little Old Boy' featuring Lee Heejin will air on the 28th at 9 PM (KST).

1st Gen idol reveals shocking abuse by an ex-boyfriend: "He cheated, stole from me, and locked me up"


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Thursday, June 25, 2026

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Actress Jin Kijoo shared a super fun update on her growing global popularity right now.

If you've been keeping up, 'Teach You a Lesson' has been killing it since it came out on the 5th, consistently holding down the #1 spot on Netflix’s charts. The series follows the story of Education Rights Protection Bureau as they try to restore order to a completely collapsing education system. To celebrate the release, TV Report met up with Jin Kijoo for an interview at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Let's be real, 'Teach You a Lesson' was surrounded by drama before it even dropped. The original webtoon faced heavy criticism over allegations of sexism and racism, and they even had to replace the lead actor, which made the whole production process pretty messy. Given all that, everyone was wondering what actually made Jin Kijoo choose this project.

She explained, "I really liked the clear premise that victims are protected. Sometimes in our society, things that should be obvious aren't treated as such. Reading the script gave me a sense of relief in that regard. I also trusted that the writer would tell this story in a warm and thoughtful way, and I had great confidence in the director."

Jin Kijoo also admitted that working on this project completely opened her eyes to how harsh schools actually are these days. She shared, "Even when watching the same news as everyone else, I found myself paying much more attention whenever there was a story related to education." She added:

"Sometimes, I felt reality was even harsher than the drama. So much has changed compared to when I was a student. As we prepared for the project, I would share such articles with the cast whenever I came across it."

 

Despite all the early concerns, the show has officially turned into a massive global hit, ranking #1 worldwide for three consecutive weeks and completely stealing viewers hearts.

Naturally, the interviewer had to ask if she's been obsessively checking her social media followers now that international fans are flooding in. Jin Kijoo laughed and totally admitted:

"I do find myself checking the number of my followers. It's fascinating when I wake up and see the number has changed from the day before. An international fan even created a chronological timeline of my life, including what I did before becoming an actress. I found that incredibly fascinating."

When asked about the most memorable reaction she's gotten so far, Jin Kijoo shared a really emotional story, "A friend shared one with me. His mother and wife are both teachers. He said they watched the show in tears. I heard this shortly after the realy, so it has stayed with me." She added:

"'Teach You a Lesson' is realistic, yet blended with elements of fantasy. It can make you laugh and cry, and then cry and laugh again. I think that's why people are responding so positively to it."

Regarding the core message of the show, Jin Kijoo shared her thoughts, "There's a line spoken by my character, Im Hanrim: 'The Education Rights Protection Bureau sincerely cares about victims.' I think that line represents what the series wants to say. It's also something that every single character carries deep in their heart."

The globally popular 'Teach You a Lesson' is currently streaming on Netflix if you want to see what all the hype is about!

Jin Kijoo opens up about her growing global popularity following 'Teach You a Lesson'

Singer Ben has opened up about the real reasons why she decided to get a divorce just six months after giving birth.

We got the full, unfiltered story when K.Will recently dropped a video titled 'Knowing Hyungsoo' on his Youtube channel on the 24th. In this episode, Ben shared, "I feel like I've been through everything. Naturally, my personality has changed as well." She added:

"The divorce process was difficult, and ending it was, of course, incredibly painful. It wasn't just a simple breakup. We had a child together. I made the choice to get a divorce just 6 months after giving birth."

Ben admitted that things had been rocky for quite a long time, recalling, "I often say that I carried the burden of living with that person for five years. Since we weren't just simply boyfriend and girlfriend, I have to be extremely careful. I tried holding it in, getting angry, and many other things. Then I became pregnant." She explained that the pregnancy felt like a lifeline at first, saying:

"When things were at the hardest, I became pregnant. I thought, 'This child has come to save me.' I believed that no matter what happened, I would finally be happy."

But she revealed that things quickly took a turn, saying, "But even at that moment, another incident occured." She added, "I feel betrayed. It was just too overwhelming to handle."

Even when she decided to separate, the choice wasn't easy. She shared, "Even when I was separating, I kept wavering. I wondered, 'Should I not leave?' and 'Is this really the right choice?" She revealed that what ultimately pushed her forward was looking at the bigger picture:

"I looked ahead. I imagined my daughter 3 years later, when she would be 6 years old, and asked myself, 'Will things be better by then?' Somehow, I felt like I would probably still be having the exact same thoughts. I figured if it wasn't going to work, it was better to end it sooner than later."

Breaking down in tears, Ben added, "I'm not good at ending relationships. Especially when I love someoney, I love deeply and give my everything. There were many things that happened that broke the trust between me and my ex-husband, but aside from that, he was still someone I truly loved. That made the breakup extremely painful."

Despite the heartbreak, Ben stands by her choice. She emphasized, "Marriage is not something you can sustain based on feelings alone. That's why I made a very difficult decision." She continued:

"Even now, I believe getting a divorce was the right move. I need to be whole, I need to be happy, and I need to survive so that my child can survive too."

Ben also confessed that her family wasn't initially on board, stating, "My father was strongly against the divorce." She added, "He's from an older generation, so he has a different way of thinking. He told me that everyone lives through such things. I feel incredibly sorry to my father, but I have a long life ahead of me, I had no choice."

On top of that, Ben was also pressured by the fear of the public eye. She admitted, "What scared me the most was that I had announced, 'I'll be back after giving birth safely,' and then ended up getting divorced." She added:

"I was afraid of how people would look at me and what they would say. I'm in a profession where I'm constantly being judged, and this was a choice I made. Even so, I couldn't help being afraid."

Looking back on her fearful past, she continued, "I was so scared that my body was literally trembling from the anxiety. I never regretted my decision, but I was terrified of what people would think. I worried that the public would think I'm ridiculous for leaving to have a baby only to return as a single mother."

Ultimately, that fear is why she decided to join the cast of 'All By Myself.' She admitted, "Deciding to appear on the show was also a difficult choice, but I thought it would be better if I told my story myself. The fact that I'm a single mother isn't going to change, and it's not like I did anything wrong. I wanted to show that this was a choice I needed to make in order to live well."

To give you the backstory on her relationship, Ben married a businessman back in 2021 after a period of public dating, and they later welcomed their daughter. However, they announced their divorce in 2024. At the time, her agency stated that the divorce was due to 'fault on the husband's side' and confirmed that Ben would take the full custody of their child.

Singer Ben reveals why she got a divorce just 6 months after giving birth

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SNSD's Tiffany Young is officially getting ready to reveal the full love story with her husband, Byun Yohan.

On the upcoming episode of MBC's 'Omniscient Interfering View' that will air on the 27th at 11.10 PM (KST), we will get a front-row seat to her daily life. This episode is set to feature a look into her day, showing how all of her senses, including her eyes, nose, mouth, ears, and even her vocal cords, are highly sensitive and alert.

For example, during a narration recording session, Tiffany shocked the panelists when she detected a faint noise from an air purifier that even the production staff hadn't noticed. She also demonstrated her strong curiosity and passion for self-understanding by literally studying anatomy and even taking a brain scan just to examine the condition of her brain in greater detail.

But honestly, the juiciest part of this episode is Tiffany will be dropping the full backstory on how she and her husband, Byun Yohan, actually met.

The two apparently first met while starring in the same drama. After the filming wrapped up, Byun Yohan actually made the first move, and their relationship eventually developed into a full-on romance.

The craziest part? Tiffany revealed that she kept the relationship a total secret from the other SNSD members throughout the entire year of dating. This episode will also reveal which member was the last one to find out about her marriage, which means we absolutely can't miss this episode. 

Tiffany reveals she hid her relationship with Byun Yohan from SNSD members for a year

Actor Kim Muyeol revealed the hardships he faced before making it big, admitting that he once only made 200,000 KRW in an entire year.

We got a sneak peek at this story right at the end of the episode of tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' that aired on the 24th, which dropped a preview for next week's episode featuring Kim Muyeol as their guest.

If you haven't been keeping up, Kim Muyeol is currently enjoying his career peak after reaching global success with the hit Netflix series 'Teach You a Lesson.' The show became a hot topic after ranking #1 globally for two consecutive weeks right after its release. But as it turns out, he actually spent a long time flying completely under the radar. In his rookie days, he was struggling so much that he reportedly only earned 200,000 KRW in an entire year.

During the preview, his wife, actress Yoon Seungah, made a surprise appearance to show support, saying, "We've spent such a long time together," completely melting everyone's hearts by showing her love for her husband.

To give you a quick recap on his personal life, Kim Muyeol and Yoon Seungah officially started publicly dating way back in 2012 and tied the knot in 2015. They welcomed their first son in June 2023, eight years into their marriage.

Kim Muyeol also shared how much his life has changed after years of struggling. When asked, "How good does it feel?", he joked:

"For the first time in 10 years, my neighbors told me that I look cool."

Aditionally, he also shared the backstory of getting a random shoutout from professional wrestler John Cena. When asked why John Cena noticed him, Kim Muyeol answered, "Because we look alike," to which Yoo Jaesuk immediately agreed, "You do look alike."

As for the project that's currently blowing up, 'Teach You a Lesson' follows the story of the Educational Rights Protection Bureau, an organization established to protect teachers' rights and restore order in South Korea's education system after it gets completely disrupted by unruly students, teachers, and parents. It's safe to say the intense plot is definitely hitting the right notes globally right now.

Kim Muyeol talks about his struggling days as an actor before 'Teach You a Lesson'