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The highly popular anime series "BLEACH" will continue its final arc, "BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Arc - The Separation," with its third cour set to air on October 5th at 11 PM on TV Tokyo. To commemorate this occasion, a new 20th-anniversary key visual, a promotional video, celebratory comments from the cast, the synopsis for episode 27, and accompanying scene cuts have been released. The newly unveiled key visual, marking the 20th anniversary of the series, features Ichigo Kurosaki's intense battles against formidable adversaries such as Byakuya Kuchiki, Grimmjow Jaggerjack, Ulquiorra Schiffer, Sosuke Aizen, Gin Ichimaru, and Yhwach. The image evokes a sense of the journey these characters have undertaken throughout the series. "BLEACH," which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2001 to 2016, is a story about Ichigo Kurosaki, a high school student who gains the powers of a Shinigami (Soul Reaper) after meeting Rukia Kuchik

On the 16th, a video titled "Hwasa’s Drink Interview" was uploaded on webtoon artist Kian84's YouTube channel Insaeng84. In the video, Kian84 mentioned that as he gets older, he often finds himself working with people younger than him in the broadcasting industry. Hwasa asked Kian84's age, and he replied, "I'm 41." Hwasa was surprised and said, "But you still look young." Kian84 jokingly responded, "I take care of myself. I'm still single, so if I let myself go and start looking like an old man with a big belly, what would I do?" He showed a cautious attitude towards marriage. When Hwasa asked, "Do you want to get married?" Kian84 said, "If someone I like comes along one day, I think there will come a time when I’ll want to marry. I should be prepared for that moment." After hearing Kian84's thoughts, Hwasa candidly admitted, "I'm not good at flir

Kwak Tube, a travel YouTuber who had been a victim of school violence during his student days, faced backlash after defending Lee Na-eun, a former APRIL member involved in controversies over bullying and being accused of school violence. This followed a similar incident where Dex had posted a picture of himself with Lee Na-eun, which also sparked controversy. Lee Na-eun’s career halted in 2021 after ex-member Lee Hyun-joo accused her of bullying, followed by further allegations of school violence. Though the claims were later retracted, the damage led to APRIL’s disbandment in early 2022.  In a recent video, Kwak Tube featured Lee Na-eun as a guest during his trip to Italy. In the video, he admitted to blocking her due to the bullying rumors but expressed regret, while Lee Na-eun shared her sadness over being misunderstood. Once the video showing Kwak Tube defending Lee Na-eun, who had been reflecting after the controversy, was released, subscribers reacted str

On the 16th, during the Chuseok special broadcast of KBS's "Tandara JYP," Bang Si-hyuk delivered a congratulatory message. Bang Si-hyuk, who started his career with JYP Entertainment and later went on to establish Big Hit Entertainment, now known as HYBE, after leaving the company. He has achieved significant success as a business leader. In his video message, Bang Si-hyuk surprised Park Jin-young by saying, "You wanted to surprise everyone with your 30th anniversary performance and hoped that I would join you on stage, but that seems a bit difficult. I hope that you, who have always wanted to be on stage, will burn brightly with the stages you dream of and leave the stage with a happy heart." Bang Si-hyuk added, "Before stepping into that position, no junior understands. I thought I was working alongside you, but I realized that I was actually assisting in your business. I came to understand just how extraordinary you are

He modeled for coffee advertisements, a gig typically reserved for top stars, for 16 years. His elegant appearance often makes people think he grew up in a wealthy family. However, he was actually born in a remote mountain village in Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon Province. He spent his days playing in nature, catching fish by the river, and was always sun-tanned from being outdoors. Surprisingly, as a child, he also earned pocket money by digging for herbs in the mountains and even catching and selling snakes, which has become a hot topic. Won Bin, the youngest of 5 siblings, grew up in a family that faced financial difficulties. His father worked in a coal mine to provide for the family, covering school fees and living expenses. After working in the mines for so long, his father suffered from the aftereffects of coal dust accumulating in his lungs. To repay his parents for their sacrifices, Won Bin left for Seoul at the age of 20. How much

The series of consecutive public attacks against Taylor Swift conducted by Trump, started when she urged Americans to vote for Kamala Harris on her Instagram account. The singer believes that Ms. Harris is a warrior fighting for the rights and causes.   Within just five days, Trump continuously targeted Taylor Swift.  A few hours after Taylor announced her support for Harris, Trump warned that the “Fortnite” hitmaker could face consequences for choosing the Democratic Party and opposing him. By September 13, Trump had released a parody version of the T-shirt sold during Taylor Swift's global The Eras Tour as campaign merchandise. The design closely replicates the layout, colors, and fonts of the original, with the only differences being Trump's photo replacing Taylor's and the altered text on the shirt. Taylor Swift's fans were outraged by this copyright infringement and condemned Trump for targeting a young woman ov

Infamous YouTuber “Sojang”, known only by her surname Park, operated a celebrity gossip channel which has 60,000 followers. In May, she was criminally indicted for defaming seven Korean public figures between 2022 and 2024, earning nearly ₩250 million KRW (about $183,000 USD) from these videos. In October 2023, Wonyoung and her management company, Starship Entertainment, sued Sojang for spreading false information about the singer. Their battle against defamation lasted till  May this year.  Previously, IVE’s Jang Wonyoung, BTS’s V and Jungkook, as well as Kang Daniel also have already sued Park. But some might not know that Park's malicious online behavior dates back to the 2010s, if not earlier. Park was reportedly sued by EXO's Xiumin when she was using the username Gasahara on DC Inside Gallery, a Korean forum founded in 1999. Although the specifics of the case are not widely known, Gasahara’s DC Inside Gallery post titled “My Record: Sued By EXO’s

On Sep 14th, Byun posted a video on his YouTube channel titled "The Reason Why The Mental State Of Bang Si-hyuk, Who Suppresses NewJeans, Is Strange". He pointed out, "Instead of trying to raise HYBE's company value, Bang is recklessly saying that he will destroy NewJeans and ADOR's former CEO Min Hee-jin, even if it means ruining everything. Isn't this madness?" He continued, "Since he is engaging in illegal activities and causing HYBE's stock price to drop, shareholders can file a compensation claim and charge him with breach of duty. Bang's personal emotions, whether it's an inferiority complex toward former CEO Min or something else, are ruining HYBE's assets. He should be held accountable for breach of duty. If Min’s injunction starts winning legally, shareholders will no longer tolerate it." Byun also said, "This (dispute between HYBE and former CEO Min) is a battle between capitalists and cre

On Sep 14th, IU Gallery released a lengthy statement saying, "Today, Seoul City released a statement regarding IU’s concert, and fans could not help but feel enraged at the city's attempt to shift responsibility for the 'turf issue.' We are now announcing an official stance reflecting fans' opinions." In the statement, IU Gallery said, "Fans feel a great sense of relief that IU’s concert, scheduled for next week at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, will proceed normally. However, we cannot overlook the incompetence of Seoul City’s administration." The statement continued, "The turf issue at the World Cup Stadium is entirely due to the neglect of the Seoul Facilities Corporation. Seoul City, which manages and supervises the Facilities Corporation, should take responsibility for the turf issue and apologize to Seoul citizens. Instead, the city is misleading the public into believing that the exclusion of ground seats from sales

On September 15th, ahead of episode 10, tvN’s weekend drama “Love Next Door” (directed by Yoo Je-won, written by Shin Ha-eun, produced by Studio Dragon and The Modori) released still-cut of Choi Seung-hyo (played by Jung Hae-in) and Bae Seok-ryu (played by Jung So-min) meeting by the seaside, where they confront an unbelievable and unspeakable secret. In the previous episode, Bae Seok-ryu’s hidden past was unveiled. After receiving a cancer diagnosis, she underwent surgery and treatment, but also suffered from depression, which forced her to quit her job and call off her engagement. Her painful story evoked sympathy. Bae Seok-ryu, still burdened by her unresolved wounds, rejected both Choi Seung-hyo’s confession and Song Hyun-jun’s (played by Han Joon-woo) proposal. However, after accidentally discovering her hospital diagnosis, Choi Seung-hyo learns about her battle with cancer, bringing a new development to their relationship. The newly released photos captur

"After watching NewJeans' live stream, I realized that this was truly their first breakthrough as artists. By 'artist,' I mean their ability to tell their own stories based on personal thoughts and reasoning, as well as their courage to face the risks that come with this profession. K-pop, or to put it figuratively, 'idol content,' has always been a meticulously planned and edited product. The level of detail in this process far exceeds what outsiders can imagine. If I hadn’t worked at Arena magazine from 2022 to 2024 and directly interacted with artists, I probably wouldn’t have understood this either. There’s a reason why people in the entertainment industry remain silent about these things. Amidst that context, NewJeans dared to speak up. They even explained why Min Hee Jin is so important to them — she mapped out a vision and shared it with them over a long period of time. In my limited perspective, very few artists could come up with such

The entertainment industry was bustling this week as well. Various events were held, from fashion brand showcases to movie premieres. It was a week full of fun as stars appeared in diverse outfits at official events. This week’s best dresser was model and actress Jang Yoon-ju. Her slender figure, typical of a model, allowed her to perfectly pull off her outfit. The worst dresser was actress Park So-dam, who surprised viewers with her puzzling outfit combination. ◆ Best - Jang Yoon-ju Reporter Kim Seong-hyun: Jang Yoon-ju, showing off the poses and presence of a veteran model, made it to this week’s fashion best. The outfit featured a subtle see-through top with casually rolled-up sleeves and a natural-looking white skirt. She matched the overall white tone with a neat yet bright vibe, creating a wonderfully cheerful atmosphere. Reporter Kang Na-ri: True to her model background, her flat shoes highlighted her golden ratio and straight shoulde

On the afternoon of the 3rd, Yoo Ah-in was sentenced to one year in prison and taken into custody during the sentencing for violating the Narcotics Control Act (psychotropic drugs) and other charges at the Seoul Central District Court's 25th Criminal Division. The court found him guilty of all charges, including habitual marijuana use, drug abuse, and purchasing medical drugs under another person's name. On the 4th, the prosecution filed an appeal, seeking a harsher sentence. They argued that despite the severity of Yoo Ah-in's crimes, which involved the habitual purchase and use of various drugs such as marijuana, propofol, and zolpidem over an extended period, and his attempts to obstruct justice by tampering with evidence, the sentence of one year was significantly lower than the four years they had requested. Subsequently, on the 5th, Yoo Ah-in also filed an appeal through his legal representatives, challenging the first trial's verdict.

Recently, a past interview answer of BLACKPINK’s Jisoo has re-emerged, earning huge praise from netizens.  In particular, in an interview with fashion magazine Elle Korea back in July 2023, Jisoo was asked a rather “controversial” question - if BLACKPINK had paved the way for fellow K-pop artists.  “BLACKPINK was the headliner of BST Hyde Park 2023 on July 2, looking at the festival website, they introduced BLACKPINK as ‘K-Pop Trailblazer’. Do you really think BLACKPINK has paved the way?”, the interviewer asked.  Responding to this, Jisoo wisely replied, “ Maybe half and half? We also walked the path that others have made, but I think we also pioneered some parts when we debuted at a time when the platform was expanding and accessibility to K-pop was increasing. Just as there was a time when we walked on a trimmed road, I hope we can help make the path of the ones coming next smoother. It would be nice if they could pioneer their own thing and connect

On the 14th, an interview video with Nana was released on the online channel 'Cosmopolitan Korea.' Nana appeared in a relaxed outfit, wearing a cap and a purple t-shirt. When asked about her usual style, Nana described herself as "very down-to-earth" and mentioned that she dresses comfortably like she did that day. She noted that many people don’t recognize her when she’s dressed casually and even shared a humorous anecdote about someone getting her phone number in such a setting. Nana admitted that despite her seemingly sophisticated appearance, she is actually quite shy and finds it difficult for people to approach her. She added that she often hears from those who get to know her that she is very different from how she appears. Regarding her daily routine, Nana said she tries to exercise every day and mostly spends her time at home. She reflected on how the image she presents in the entertainment industry might differ from her true

On September 14, @bowwow_bam, the social media account dedicated to Jungkook's (BTS) dog Bam with 6 million followers, unexpectedly posted a picture of Bam along with the caption “Artists are not guilty,” accompanied by five colored heart emojis. Coincidentally, these five colored heart emojis are frequently used by the group NewJeans. As a result, many speculated that Jungkook was showing support for NewJeans. This led netizens to revisit the relationship between BTS and NewJeans. NewJeans’ "Mother", Min Hee Jin, Accused of Taking Advantage of BTS's Fame Previously, NewJeans was rumored to have a strained relationship with BTS after Min Hee Jin dragged BTS into her tense conflict with HYBE. Specifically, media reports revealed that Min Hee Jin had told external partners, “Bang Si Hyuk copied me to create BTS.” This statement angered BTS's fan community. Many expressed outrage, with some even accusing Min Hee Jin

On the 14th, SM Entertainment, Sungmin’s agency, announced to Sports Chosun that “Sungmin became a father on the 13th.” They also shared Sungmin’s thoughts on the birth: “He is very happy and delighted, yet he feels a sense of responsibility as a father. He thanks everyone who has congratulated him.” Sungmin also posted a photo of his son on his account, writing, “Hello everyone, this is Popo. Thanks to your support and prayers for a smooth delivery, both mother and baby are healthy. I am grateful. I will raise him with love and care. Our Popo smiled at me as soon as he was born. I love you.” Married in 2014, Sungmin and Kim Sa-eun became parents on the 13th, marking their tenth wedding anniversary. Sungmin, who announced in July that they were expecting a precious baby, had shared his excitement about becoming a father during an appearance on MBC Standard FM’s Son Tae-jin’s Trot Radio on the 12th, saying, “Until today, I was Sungmin, but from tomorrow, I will

ADOR released photos of NewJeans in hanbok on its official SNS channel with the caption, "Happy Chuseok with NewJeans." In the photos, NewJeans members show off beautiful visuals wearing different hanbok in different colors. The members are staring at the camera with a faint look and looking at each other naturally. In particular, the members showed off their features with their neatly tied hair and Danielle even has her bangs down. Meanwhile, NewJeans suddenly hosted a live broadcast on September 11th to criticize HYBE. They appeared on the live broadcast without informing their agency, ADOR, and pointed out that they are being treated badly by the parent company, HYBE while the new ADOR management staff has a bad attitude toward them. In addition, they called for Min Hee-jin, who was dismissed last month and became an in-house director, to be put back in the position of CEO. The post ADOR Released New

The broadcast of CJ ENM tvN medical drama "Resident Playbook," which was postponed to the second half of this year due to the serious doctors’ strike in Korea, was completely canceled. As the medical staff strike, which was expected to be resolved soon, has been prolonged, public animosity towards doctors has grown, and medical dramas have been forced to give up being aired altogether in the future. According to the entertainment industry insiders on September 13, CJ ENM's new medical drama "Resident Playbook," which was expected to air in the second half of this year, has been excluded from this year's broadcast plan. Some say that it is difficult to air the drama at all in the future. At a time when many patients lost their lives due to the strike of doctors, these dramas can be criticized for 'idealizing doctors'. "Resident Playbook" is a drama about the dedication of doctors and medical staff to patient

On September 13, screenshots from the SNS platform Blind, which requires verified company emails to register, were spread and quickly went viral. In these screenshots, message of an ADOR employee were included.  In particular, this employee can be seen mocking NewJeans, leading to speculation that Hanni’s worries about NewJeans being ostracized are not exaggerated.  "It's embarrassing. The fact that that kind of live broadcast was released to the world”, one of the messages said.  Additionally, it was pointed out that ADOR employees never used Blind before, leading to speculations that the messages were made by new employees that joined ADOR following Min Hee-jin’s dismissal.  The person who spread the Blind messages also added, “The company was extremely pro-feminist but seeing the comment, and the manner in which it was written, shows that fake-ADOR will not protect NewJeans.” On the other hand, NewJeans’ Hanni previously c

On the 13th, Lee Jong Suk's agency stated, "He has received an offer for the new drama Seocho-dong and is reviewing it." That same day, a media outlet reported that Lee Jong Suk would be playing the role of Ahn Joo Hyung, a 9-year-experienced lawyer at Kyungmin Law Firm, in Seocho-dong. Ahn Joo Hyung is described as a character with good looks and excellent credentials, but with a blunt personality. What’s drawing attention is that Seocho-dong is set to be directed by Park Seung Woo, who previously worked with Lee Jong Suk in the 2016 drama W, which earned the actor his first acting award. As such, anticipation is growing for their potential reunion. Seocho-dong is scheduled to begin filming at the end of this year, with a broadcast set for next year. The post Lee Jong Suk’s Agency: “Reunion with ‘W’ Director? Reviewing Offer for ‘Seocho-dong'” appeared first on KBIZoom. KBIZoom - Breaking news about K-pop, K-drama, Anime/Manga

On September 12th, a cheering screening and special GV for the film "Victory" was held at Megabox COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Director Park Bum-soo, Hyeri, Park Se-wan and Anna Lee, CEO of Annapurna Films, were in attendance. During the event, Hyeri tearfully shared, "'Victory' had a lot of ups and downs from the start. It’s a movie I’m very proud of. I really hope you understand that sincerity." Hyeri continued, "Many people have given feedback after watching 'Victory', and I’ve received so much support. I wanted to repay that support, which is why I tried to reach more audiences, promoting the film both inside and outside of theaters. I was grateful for the love shown towards 'Victory', and my biggest desire was to give back." She further expressed, "'Victory' brought me so many emotions. It's a film that makes me cry in various ways—whether from joy, sadness, frustration or happiness. It

https://youtu.be/DcsW4XAYfs0 /> “Honestly, I would listen to the producer who made me a star regardless of whether she is right or wrong if I could receive 5.2 billion won. It’s just what people do." (Music planner A) "Actually, they would be able to receive 5.2 billion won as salary because they used HYBE's investment, human resources, and platform. Imagine that Min had to hire employees and cast trainees from the street, feed them, give them places to sleep, and train them. Can she really give them 5.2 billion won in such a situation? In order for the company to go back to work, it is necessary to hire new trainees and train them. NewJeans could only make such achievements thanks to HYBE's support without having to pay such expenses. I don't think the parents and the kids know what's really going on." (Song planner B) Most K-pop officials shared, "We acknowledge former CEO Min's outstanding production capabilitie

Since joining the entertainment industry, Song Hye-kyo has always been listed among Korea's top beauties. In over 20 years in Korean showbiz, her beauty has never "faded." Every time Song Hye-kyo appears, it becomes a topic that garners a lot of attention, especially when she makes public appearances at events. However, what attracts the audience the most are images of Song Hye-kyo in everyday life. Unlike the glamorous Song Hye-kyo seen at events with layers of makeup, styled hair, and elegant outfits, in her daily life, she is known to be "super simple." https://twitter.com/hyekyots/status/1834202198911115679 /> On September 11th, Song Hye-kyo posted and shared several photos on her account, captioning them with, "Eyes sparkling. The wonderful Park Hyo-joo." In the released photos, Park Hyo-joo is seen standing on stage for the play "Rendezvous", greeting the audience. https://twitter.com/dear__kyo/s