The Noona Chronicles

Remember when Ahn Hyo Seop and Lee Sung Kyung made a ratings promise to have a duet if Dr. Romantic 2 surpassed 10%? They made a similar promise for Dr. Romantic 3. This time, our reset couple promised to do a couple dance once they reach 15% in ratings.  The drama's first episode recorded 12.7% average nationwide rating.   While episode 2 achieved an average nationwide ratings of 13.8%.  If the rating goes beyond 15%, Ahn Hyo Seop and Lee Sung Kyung will dance to New Jeans' Hype Boy.  It will not be long before we see this happen! 

  naver On April 28, the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards awarded its highest award or the Daesang to Park Eun Bin for her portrayal of the character of Woo Young Woo. When her name was called to the stage as the winner, she has started getting emotional as she was not expecting to win. Read below for her emotional speech filled with gratitude.  Thank you so much, I feel like I am receiving this prize on behalf of the entire 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' team.  Countless works have been produced over the course of the year, with numerous talented individuals dedicating themselves to their craft. As for myself, I believe that it was the unwavering support of those who have come to love the character of 'Woo Young Woo' that led to my receiving this award. I express my sincere gratitude to all those who have watched and supported the show. The overwhelming love and attention that 'Woo Young Woo' has received has surpassed all expectations. In truth, I would not be standing...

 Doctor Romantic 3 premiered to its highest rating of any season so far.  On April 28, the highly anticipated 3rd season of the drama premiered to its highest rating yet.  According to Nielsen Korea, the first episode achieved 12.7% average nationwide rating. This makes the drama the most-watched program of the day. Furthermore, the episode achieved the 2nd highest SBS drama premier rating ever, bested only by The Penthouse.

 Song Hye Kyo brought the laughter to the audience with her speech at the Baeksang Arts Awards last night. On April 28, the annual Baeksang Arts Awards was done at the Paradise City in Incheon. It was hosted by Shin Dong Yup, Suzy, and Park Bo Gum. The ceremony featured different categories, which includes Best Film, Best Drama, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress, to name a few. The nominees were assesses based on their outstanding performances and contributions to the industry over the past year. One of the moments that brought laughter to the audience that night was Song Hye Kyo's speech when she won Best Actress for her role in The Glory.  She opened her speech as Moon Dong Eun saying I received an award, Yeon Jin-Ah. I am very excited right now. I wanted to say that one last time. I really wanted this award. Thank you for giving it to me, She then thanked the entire production team and the whole cast of the drama.  In the same night, Lim Ji Yeon als...

 Congratulations to The Good Bad Mother! The JTBC drama premiered on April 26 to favorable reviews. The first episode recorded an average viewership rating of 3.6% nationwide and 4.2% in the metropolitan area (based on Nielsen Korea, paid households). The series is a well-made healing comedy filled with laughter, tension, and different kinds of emotions packed in 70 minutes. The happiness shown at the start with Yeongsoon and Haesik getting married and soon having a baby was so beautiful. But that soon turned into sadness and anger as she was faced with his untimely death. Viewers sympathized with what she's been going through and had to be a "Bad mother" to her child Kang Ho as they were left alone in the world. Read on Lee Do Hyun's difficulties before acquiring a new home Are you looking forward to the next episodes?

  WikiTree Nam Joo Hyuk was accused of school violence by a former classmate last year. His agency denied the allegations and took legal action. But it was recently revealed that the Start-Up actor met with this classmate to resolve the issue. READ ALL HERE: Nam Joo Hyuk accused of school bullying Nam Joo Hyuk has taken legal action against school bullying allegations Nam Joo Hyuk met with a classmate who accused him of bullying to resolve issues The former classmate, then released a video, through YouTuber Lee Jin Ho, as proof of the alleged bullying where he was forced to spar with a classmate. In the released video, the classmate was seen sparring with a male classmate inside the classroom. Those who were watching gave him instructions to kick, kick, kick! The classmate fell while kicking in the air, and those watching were heard laughing in the background. a snippet of the alleged video The former classmate stated, I really didn't want to do it, but I forced myself to do it. If...

  naver Kim Sabu himself, Han Suk Kyu, made a surprise announcement about Kim Min Jae's enlistment this July. On April 26, Doctor Romantic 3 held its press conference at SBS and was attended by Yoo In-Sik, Han Seok-gyu, Ahn Hyo-seop, Lee Sung-Kyung, Kim Min-jae, Jin-kyung, Im Won-hee, Yoon Na-mu, So Joo-yeon, and Lee Hong-nae. Lee Sung Kyung and Ahn Hyo Seop are back for Doctor Romantic 3 Kim Min Jae mentioned how Han Suk Kyu is like a master to him having been with the actor since season 1 of the drama. In response, Han Suk Kyu said, “I feel like I’m suddenly tearing up. I am so grateful to Kim Min Jae. When I met Kim Min Jae during Season 1, there was a point where I told him, ‘Hurry up and go to the military,’ but he is going to the military in July. When he saw Kim Min Jae's surprised expression, he uttered,  Was that something that shouldn’t have been said? Naturally, Kim Min Jae was taken aback by the revelation and said, I think this will become the last project of...

 Moonbin's closest friends and acquantances have paid a visit to the idol's memorial space outside the Fantagio building. Fellow ASTRO member Sanha, who is also part of the Moonbin & Sanha unit wrote: Hyung, are you well? I miss you so much. Your image still lingers in front of my eyes. I know if I show such a weak side, you'll give me a scolding, but just let me stay like this a little longer. I promise to be happy, just like you told me to. I'll keep that promise for certain. Know that I love you a lot, and I love you. Meanwhile, another close friend, Cha Eun Woo left this heartfelt message,  Bin-ah. I really miss you tonight. You bad friend. I couldn't sleep so Sanha and I came by on a little walk. Are you getting some good sleep? All of those things I used to do with you, the most ordinary things, the most trivial things, I miss it all so much and I regret it all so much... In your moon world, be some hundred times happier. Everything you left behind, I...

  wikitree Nam Joo Hyuk talked and met with his former classmate who accused him of bullying. This was belatedly revealed as reported by Sports Khan on April 24. Actor Nam Joo Hyuk had met with a schoolmate who accused him of school violence. The actor reportedly met with the alumni several times in person to discuss the allegation, but they were unable to come to an agreement due to their differing recollections. They tried hard to have a conversation, but their memories were completely different, so the conversation couldn't continue smoothly.  June of last year when the Twenty Five Twenty One actor was accused of bullying. Nam Joo Hyuk accused of bullying After which, Management SOOP denied the allegations and said they would take legal action. Nam Joo Hyuk has taken legal action against bullying accusations Meanwhile, Nam has recently enlisted and entered the Army Training Center in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province. Nam Joo Hyuk enlisted on March 20

 IU said that she asks he boyfriend, Lee Jong Suk, for advice when she isn't satisfied with her acting. In her recent interview for her movie, Dream, promotions , she was asked if she speaks to Lee Jong Suk when it comes to her acting, and she revealed that she does.  Because we are in the same profession, we naturally talk about acting. Before filming, if there is a scene that I really don’t understand, I make an SOS call to my boyfriend. IU was praised for how naturally she called Lee Jong Suk her boyfriend during the interview. And fans are loving it. She also referred to Lee as her lover in one of her answers in the interview. The phrase, MY BOYFRIEND, even trended on Twitter.   iu mentioning jongsuk as 'my lover' 'my boyfriend' in her interviews is the most adorable thing ever😭 https://t.co/iYh8Sg2kRq pic.twitter.com/hldAxgfaAQ — reems ♡s salma🥢 (@eight_lily7) April 23, 2023 "Of course I talk about acting with my boyfriend. When I have a grievance or a...

  naver The Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism has passed the ‘Lee Seunggi Crisis Prevention Act’. The Culture, Sports, and Tourism Committee of the National Assembly held a plenary meeting at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul on the 21st, and passed the amendment to the Popular Culture and Arts Industry Development Act, which was put on the agenda. Yonhap News On April 21, the Lee Seunggi Crisis Prevention Act was passed, this is an amendment to the Popular Culture and Arts Industry Development Act. The Culture, Sports, and Tourism Committee of the National Assembly held a plenary hearing at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, and passed the proposed amendment to the Popular Culture and Arts Industry Development Act. The bill was passed with both the ruling and opposition parties agreeing to the amendment.  What does the amendment include? Entertainment companies are required to disclose earnings to celebrities at least once a year  and w...

 Song Joong and his wife were spotted on a  date in Rome. On April 20, SinaNews reported that the two were having a stroll enjoying their time together. Katy's baby bump is now evident as she hold hands with her husband. The two were probably in Rome to visit Katy's family. As she is known to have a home in Rome, Milan and Tuscany.

 With the sudden passing of ASTRO Moonbin, the KPop world has extended its condolences. The singer was found without life inside his house last night, April 19.   And the entertainment industry decided to honor the artist in its own way.  LE SSERAFIM The group has canceled the photocall for JTBC's Knowing Bros. The recording was supposed to proceed as scheduled but was decided to be canceled on the way to the event.  IU IU has also requested a postponement of her interview for the movie Dream.  We express our deepest sympathy over the sad news of Astro's Moonbin, and sincerely wish the deceased a rest in peace. To express her condolences, the interview which will be held today is requested to be sent on the 24th instead. BTS RM BTS RM has expressed his condolences to his fellow-artist through his Instagram. He posted an all-black background on his IG story. GOT7 Youngjae MBC announced that today's airing of Youngjae's radio program, Close Friend, is cancel...

 Just last night, another Korean celebrity passed away. Apparently, taking his own life. Moonbin was just 25 years old. I came upon a 2020   article written by a Korean journalist entitled "I have reported on 30 Korean celebrity suicides. The blame game never changes" in The Guardian. Apparently, Korea has the 4th highest rate of suicides in the world. According to the World Population Review , in 2019, there are 28.6 suicides per 100,000 people in the country. Also, according to post-mortem investigations conducted by  Korea Psychological Autopsy Center , mental health problems, family-related and marital issues, workplace problems, and physical health are some of the causes of why suicide is committed.  The writer started by telling a story about actor Ahn Jae Hwan, who took his life on August 2008. The writer, with actress Choi Jin Sil, went to the hospital where his body was taken, she was in shock and photographers took her photo, and made it into a news i...

 On April 19, ASTRO's Moonbin was found without life in his residence in Gangnam by his manager. Police stated that it appears he took his own life and currently discussing a possible autopsy to determine the precise cause of death. On April 20, Fantagio released a statement . This is Fantagio. First, we apologize for having to convey this sorrowful and heartbreaking news. On April 19, ASTRO member Moonbin suddenly left us and has now become a star in the sky. Although it cannot compare to the grief of the bereaved family that had to part with their beloved son and brother, his fellow artists and the staff here at Fantagio, who have been together with him for a long time, are also deeply mourning the departed amidst tremendous shock and sorrow. It pains us even more to have to convey this sudden news to the fans who have given their unsparing love and support to Moonbin. Because we know all too well just how unparalleled the departed [Moonbin] was in his love for his fans, whom he ...

  Joynews24 Kim Seon Ho continues his busy schedule ahead of his movie debut, The Childe.  According to insiders, the actor will be filming the movie Tyrant until the end of this month.  Once filming for Tyrant ends, he will start promoting his debut movie The Childe. And then around mid- June, he will begin filming for the Kim Hee Woon series, Mangnaein. This was originally scheduled for early June filming but due to scheduling conflicts was slightly delayed.  READ: Kim Seon Ho turned down Hash's Shinru but accepted Mangnaein So happy for Kim Seon Ho! 

UPDATE: naver   Apparently, the appearance of Yoo Yeon Seok has not been confirmed yet. According to a drama representative, It is difficult to confirm the special appearance of Yoo Yeon Seok. With this, anticipation is higher on whether he will appear not.  naver Yoo Yeon Seok will make a special appearance on the 3rd season of Doctor Romantic Teacher Kim. According to Spotify News, the Doctor Romantic season 1 alum will make a surprise cameo on the Friday-Saturday SBS drama. It was reported that he has done filming for his appearance.  In season 1, Yoo Yeon Seok played Kang Dong Joo, a tough genius doctor who fell in love with Yoon Seo Jung, another doctor played by Seo Hyun Jin. Doctor Romantic 3 will air starting April 28 and will take over the time slot of Taxi Driver 2.

  Daum Lee Je Hoon recently shared his thoughts on the 3rd season of his hit series, Taxi Driver. READ: Taxi Driver season 3 is confirmed During the interview at the end of the second season, the actor said that there's no specific discussion with the actor's directors and writers yet. But he also mentioned that he's not sure about his participation yet as its possible to have a new driver for the team.  I am very happy that it can be made. I don't know if I'll be with you. Because I can remove my Kimdogi and find a new Kimdogi.  But he also shared that he might be against the idea if the same team does not return.  Personally, I really want to do it, but I haven’t heard anything specific. I want to be with all the members of the Rainbow Transport family, but both in terms of time and each have their own schedules, so I think we need to reach an agreement. If I were to create a story without them, I would be against it.  READ: Taxi Driver 2 is the highest rated ...

UPDATE: YG denied the dating rumors about Kang Dong Won and Rose.  Read their statement below as translated by Soompi ,  This is YG Entertainment. Previously, we conveyed earlier that it is not possible to confirm the artist’s personal matter in regards to Rosé, but we inform you once again as indiscriminate speculation has continued. We reveal that the dating rumors reported today regarding Rosé are not true, and we would be grateful if you could help so that information different from the facts is not circulated. _____________  naver BLACKPINK Rose and actor Kang Dong Won were recently involved in dating rumors when they were spotted together at a group gathering. Earlier this month, the two were in a photo together taken during a gathering posted by Burberry's former creative head Riccardo Tisci.   On April 17, YG Entertainment issued the following statement. It’s difficult to confirm facts related to our artist’s personal life. Until December last year, the ...

  Naver SBS Taxi Driver has confirmed season 3! On April 16, a broadcasting official stated, SBS, the production company Studio S, and Group 8 recently decided to produce 'Exemplary Taxi' season 3. It was reported that the discussion of season 3 was already being talked about right after its first broadcast on February 17 because of the drama's popularity. However, the storyline and content and other filming details have not been decided yet. Lead actors Lee Je-hoon, Kim Eui-seong, Pyo Ye-jin, Jang Hyuk-jin, and Bae Yu-ram are also positively reviewing their appearances for the 3rd season. Season 2 has ended with the series' highest rating at 21%.

 Congratulations Taxi Driver 2! The drama's finale aired on April 15, finally broke the 20% rating barrier. Episode 16 achieved 21% in rating. READ: When Taxi Driver 2 broke season 1's highest rating This is the highest rating the drama achieved for both its season. Not only that, Taxi Driver 2 also achieved the highest rating of any Miniseries so far this year. Have you watched the finale yet? 

 Son Ye Jin's agency confirms that the actress accompanied her husband in Japan for his overseas commitments. On April 14, Msteem Entertainment stated, Son Ye Jin visited Japan at the same time as her husband Hyun Bin for his official schedules, and she will return to Korea later today.  Earlier, netizens have reported seeing the actress with Hyun Bin at a hotel in Japan. This led to rumors that the couple has decided to celebrate their anniversary in the country. Since Hyun Bin is also there for the opening of the Loro Piana pop up store opening.

 On April 12, Lee Seunggi upload a series of statements on his Instagram to personally address issues, rumors, and his marriage to his wife Lee Da In.  The first part addressed fake news, and details of his feud with former management, Hook.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by 이승기 Leeseunggi (@leeseunggi.official) In the second part, he talked about the general public's disapproval of his marriage to Lee Da In.   View this post on Instagram He said,  This is to the fans who cherish me. First off, I’m sorry. I heard that you were very hurt due to the flood of articles coming out due to issues with my in-laws. One fan said that’s why they tried to stop my marriage. Once again, I bow my head in apology. Even my close acquaintances suggested breaking up, saying, ‘Think of your image.’ I felt frustrated. My wife did not choose her parents…so how can I say we should break up because of her parents’ issues? The...