The Noona Chronicles

 Singer and DJ Koo Jun Yup, has reportedly still in deep sorrow and has stopped eating after Barbie Hsu passed away. Read on Barbie Hsu and Koo Jun Yup's story here A source close to the singer shared on Mirror Weekly on February 26, Koo Jun Yup is still overwhelmed with grief, shedding tears every day. He has not been able to recover from the shock of losing his wife. While talking about Koo Jun Yup and Barbie Hsu, both of us couldn't hold back our tears. His eyes are severely swollen from excessive crying, yet he hasn’t been able to receive proper treatment. He refuses to eat or drink, leading to noticeable weight loss. ET Today, another Taiwanese news outlet reported that there have been concerns over Koo Jun Yup's declining health growing among his friends and acquaintances. They added that he has been unable to organize his belongings that hold memories of his late wife. He is still in anguish and still reminisces about her. They shared:  Given that Koo Jun Yup was k...

 Kim Sae Ron was found dead at her home on February 16. She was 24. Kim Sae Ron apologizes for drunk driving controversy According to police, they received a report at around 5 pm and went to confirm Kim's death. It was reported that a friend whom she was about to meet, visited her home and called the police. A police official said: So far, no signs of external intrusion or other criminal suspicions have been confirmed. The circumstances of death, etc. are under investigation. Condolences to the family.  Source

UPDATE: A spokesperson from Taecyeon’s agency, 51K, addressed the speculation, stating,  “The photos were not taken as part of a marriage proposal. These images, captured last year in celebration of his girlfriend’s birthday, were unfortunately leaked and circulated online. The representative further emphasized,  “Taecyeon continues to have a strong relationship with his girlfriend, as he always has. While we believe he may consider marriage when the time is right, there are no immediate plans at this time.” ________________  In April of last year, a Parisian photographer shared a proposal photo on Instagram. However, a Chinese fan discovered the image, leading to the post being flooded with congratulatory comments. It's been some time since the photos were released, but since the woman is a non-celebrity, the photographer likely obtained their permission before sharing them. There's also a possibility that they are just concept photos. However, since rings are rarely us...

 Netflix released The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, and viewers are demanding a season 2. The drama's director, Lee Do Yoon recently spoke to Chosun Biz and gives a promising update. "I don't know what will happen tomorrow, so I don't know if I will do it or who will take charge of season 2, but I have prepared my own devices just in case." But, even though the director is unsure of who would direct the show for the next season, he seems quite interested in the return of the show. He also says that it's ultimately up to the public whether The Trauma Code: Heroes On Call would be renewed for a second season. Also, The Trauma Code's  Choo Young Woo mentioned in an interview with Nate, that he would participate in a second season if it happens. He also expressed hopes of another season in his interview with My Daily, saying,  "If you love this work and want a next story, I won't turn it down." Definitely, the decision for another season will depe...

 Congratulations, The Tale of Lady Ok! The last episode of The Tale of Lady Ok was aired last night, January 26 and it gave the drama's highest rating. It got an average nationwide rating of 13.575% for its finale. With this, it entered the Top 10 JTBC's highest rated dramas of all time getting the 8th spot, taking over Welcome to Samdalri which moved to 9th place. Interestingly enough, this change took out The Good Bad Mother in the top 10 and has moved to the 11th spot. This drama is of course led by Lim Ji Yeon's boyfriend, Lee Do Hyun.  Congratulations!

 Viewers have again voiced their discontent over a dialog in the latest episode of When the Stars Gossip. A significant point of criticism centers on the dialogue, specifically the lines spoken by Lee Min Ho’s character, a gynecologist. The latest controversy comes from a line Gong Ryong declares. When it comes to sex and getting one pregnant, I am an expert. Although the context was a discussion about a lab experiment with a rat, viewers pointed out that the line still alluded to the character himself. Critics argued that such dialogue contributes little to the narrative and appears to serve only for shock value. They questioned whether the drama's writers were focusing on sensationalism rather than meaningful storytelling. Some comments : "Couldn't they have phrased it as 'I'm an expert in sex and pregnancy'? Was it really necessary to say 'having sex and making someone pregnant'? Even if 'and' was meant as a simple conjunction, it comes off a...