'Project Hail Mary' surpasses 2.29 million viewers in South Korea ... Rises to #2 at the 2026 box office

SOURCE: ‘프로젝트 헤일메리’, 229만 돌파…2026년 흥행 2위 등극

'Project Hail Mary' has ranked 2nd in the box office rankings among all films released in 2026.

According to the Korea Box Office Information System on the 20th, 'Project Hail Mary' drew 170,719 viewers over three days from the 17th to the 19th, bringing its total audience to 2,298,104.

With this, 'Project Hail Mary' has overtaken 'Humint' and 'Hoppers' to become the second highest-grossing film among all films released this year.

Notably, 'Project Hail Mary' has also surpassed 300,000 IMAX viewers. This number exceeds the records of major hits such as 'Oppenheimer' (288,103), 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' (277,223), 'F1: The Movie' (273,591) and 'Dune' (257,398).

Released on the 18th of last month, 'Project Hail Mary' follows the journey of Grace (played by Ryan Gosling) who wakes up alone in the middle of space with no memory and embarks on a final mission to prevent the extinction of humanity.

Continue reading 'Project Hail Mary' surpasses 2.29 million viewers in South Korea ... Rises to #2 at the 2026 box office

Jamie Park breaks up after only 2 months of public relationship ... "The moment I saw him cheating, I cut him off. No regrets"

SOURCE: 박지민, 공개 열애 2달 만에 결별…"바람핀 거 보자마자 컷, 미련 없어" [종합]

Singer Jamie (Park Jimin) spoke about her past public relationship.

On the 19th, Jamie made an appearance on the Youtube channel 'Danny Cho.'

That day, when asked about what memory she wishes could disappear from the internet, Jamie said, "I once had a public relationship."

She continued, "Since I was in my 20s, I wanted to date publicly. I always had to hide my relationships and could only go on dates at home. But after leaving my company and becoming free, and being in my passionate 20s, I decided to go public with my relationship."

In November 2022, Jamie revealed her boyfriend, Goo Minchul, through her channel with the caption 'Let's be happy.' The two showed affection by hugging and sharing kisses. Goo Minchul gained recognition after competing on Channel A/ENA 'Steel Troops 2.'

Jamie confessed, "Nothing is left. It just all burned away. Looking back now, I regret it." Regarding the breakup, she said, "People kept asking if it (the cheating) was true. Talking about it so specifically is something I regret. I should've just said we broke up coolly. I think it was uncool of me to explain it in detail like 'We broke up because of this, I hope you X.'"

At the time, just two months into the public relationship, Jamie posted a message on social media hinting that her boyfriend had cheated. She wrote, "When you find out your boyfriend is a cheater." She followed it with a post in English saying, "Did you have fun with 4-5 other girls?" and then deleted all photos of her with Goo Minchul, sparking controversy.

Jamie emphasized, "If I could go back, I wouldn't go public with my relationship in the first place," adding, "I have no lingering feelings. The moment I saw it, I cut him off," explaining how the breakup happened.

Continue reading Jamie Park breaks up after only 2 months of public relationship ... "The moment I saw him cheating, I cut him off. No regrets"

"I was abused every time I asked for a divorce" ... Shocking allegations of a domestic violence by a girl group member's older brother cause a stir

SOURCE: "이혼 요구할 때마다 폭행 당했다"…걸그룹 친오빠 가정폭력 충격 폭로 파장

A woman has claimed that she suffered long-term domestic violence at the hands of a man known to be the older brother of a popular girl group member.

The woman, identified as A, recently created a social media account and shared pictures of bruises all over her body. She claimed, "What did I do to deserve being hit? I did everything I was told, yet I was still abused. If I told him that I couldn't live like this anymore, that it's suffocating me, he would go and beat me like crazy, saying, 'Are you saying we should get a divorce then?'"

She also claimed, "He hit me for not saying 'I love you' and made me get on my knees and beg if he was in a bad mood. When I ran away to my parents' house out of fear, he gaslighted me, saying, 'It's your fault for leaving your husband,' and made me return. Recently, he even came to my parents' house, leaving my family trembling in anxiety." Her statements have drawn attention as people question the validity.

A also released hospital records that appear to support her claims. The records reportedly stated, "After being abused by her husband at their pension, she returned home and called 112 while being confined," along with diagnoses of headaches and bruises on her right leg and hand.

She added, "When we first met, I was a bright person, but after registering our marriage, my expression darkened and I barely poke. I even had to wear bandages all over my arms."

However, A emphasized that she only later discovered that her husband was the older brother of a popular girl group member. She said, "I didn't know he was her brother when we met. I only found out after registering our marriage, when our second daughter often told me I looked like 'Auntie OO,' which led me to look it up and found out." She also hinted that she would take legal action alongside other victims who have suffered similar abuse.

Continue reading "I was abused every time I asked for a divorce" ... Shocking allegations of a domestic violence by a girl group member's older brother cause a stir

Min Heejin partially wins lawsuit against malicious commenters ... 4 people ordered to pay 300,000 KRW each

SOURCE: 민희진, 악플 소송 일부 승소…4명에 30만 원 배상

Former ADOR CEO and currently CEO of OOAK Records Min Heejin has partially won a damages lawsuit filed against malicious commenters.

On the 20th, JoongAng Ilbo reported, "The Seoul Western District Court ruled in two damages lawsuits filed by Min Heejin in February against 11 commenters, 4 of them must each pay 300,000 KRW, while claims against the remaining 7 were dismissed."

Previously, Min Heejin filled a lawsuit seeking damages of 3 million to 4 million KRW per person regarding malicious comments posted between April and May 2024. The comments reportedly included harsh insults such as 'trash' and 'thug.' Among them, statements like, "I knew she had a foul mouth, but I didn't realize her character was such trash," were also recognized as grounds for damages.

The court stated, "Even if the matter is a subject of public interest, expressions that go beyond the scope of opinion and become insulting are not permitted," and recognized the liability for some comments. In particular, the court judged certain comments to be 'expressions intended to degrade, mock, or scorn.

However, the court did not recognize the illegality of some expressions such as 'Wicked b*tch' or 'I don't think she's normal.' The court viewed these as expressions that emphasize personal opinions about the plaintiff's actions and attitude, and therefore did not constitute unlawful acts.

Meanwhile, the hearing date for the damages lawsuit filed by HYBE labels, BELIFT Lab and Source Music, against Min Heejin is scheduled for the 15th of next month.

Continue reading Min Heejin partially wins lawsuit against malicious commenters ... 4 people ordered to pay 300,000 KRW each

Dawn reveals bold personal preferences 4 years after public relationship and breakup: "When I see someone with good skin, I want to kiss them"

SOURCE: 던, 공개 연애→결별 4년 만에 과감한 취향 밝혀…"피부가 좋은 사람 보면 뽀뽀하고 싶어" ('아근진')

PENTAGON's former member Dawn shares his unique preferences.

On the episode of SBS' 'AGJ' airing on the 20th, the four MCs will transform into boarding house hosts, joined by comedian Lee Sangjun, Dawn, and BOYNEXTDOOR's Myung Jaehyun as tenants, each showcasing their charms.

On this episode, Myung Jaehyun reveals a special connection with Tak Jaehoon. It turns out that his mother was a long-time fan who attended the school next to Tak Jaehoon's. Upon hearing her name, Tak Jaehoon surprised everyone by saying, "I actually know your mom." When he even correctly guessed her last name, Myung Jaehyun flustered and called out for his dad, making everyone burst into laughter.

Meanwhile, Lee Sangjun stirred things up by exposing, "Even after turning 50, Tak Jaehoon once cried because of a woman." When the other MCs asked, "Which woman?" he replied playfully, "I don't even now where to start," heating up the atmosphere. Tak Jaehoon turned the set into a sea of laughter with his unexpected response, which will be revealed on the broadcast.

Dawn drew attention by revealing, "When I see someone with good skin, I want to kiss them." He explained, "If someone has nice skin, they look cuter," and even surprised everyone by adding, "There is someone here I want to kiss." The curiosity grew as the scene even got more heated with the question, "When was your last kiss?" Dawn previously had a public relationship with former 4Minute's member, Hyuna, starting in 2018 before breaking up in 2022.

The lively appearances of Lee Sangjun, Dawn, and Myung Jaehyun can be seen on SBS' 'AGJ' airing on April 20 at 10.10 PM (KST).

Continue reading Dawn reveals bold personal preferences 4 years after public relationship and breakup: "When I see someone with good skin, I want to kiss them"

Ryu Hwayoung gets proposed to after announcing marriage ... A ring bigger than a diamond

SOURCE: 류화영, 선 결혼 발표 후 프로포즈…다이아보다 큰 '네 번째 손가락' 반지

Former T-ARA's member Ryu Hwayoung revealed that she received a proposal.

On the 19th, Ryu Hwayoung posted several pictures on her Instagram wih the short caption, "My answer is yes!❤️"

The pictures show Ryu Hwayoung receiving a proposal ring from her fiancé. She drew attention by proudly showing off the ring while hugging her fiancé and smiling happily at a luxurious restaurant.

The ring she wore is from an overseas luxury brand 'G,' known as a world-renowned jewelry company that produces high-end accessories. The price reportedly ranges from over 10 million KRW.

Previously, Ryu Hwayoung personally announced her marriage on the 1st through her social media, saying, "With excitement and certainty on top of it, we have decided to walk the same path together. Beyond love, we have decided to become each other's everything."

Ryu Hwayoung's fiancé is said to be a businessman three years older than her. The two will tie the knot on September 12.

Meanwhile, Ryu Hwayoung joined T-ARA in 2010 with their digital single 'Why Are You Being Like This?', released two years after the group debuted. She left the group two years later and has been active as an actress since then.

Continue reading Ryu Hwayoung gets proposed to after announcing marriage ... A ring bigger than a diamond

"So wonderful" Song Joongki♥Katy Louise Sanders spotted together at an official event

SOURCE: [종합] "참 멋져" 송중기♥케이티, 공식석상 투샷 떴다

Recent pictures of Song Joongki and his wife, Katy Louise Sanders, appearing together at an official event are becoming a hot topic.

On the 18th, Song Joongki and Katy attended the Gaon Soloists' 7th regular concert held at the Seoul Arts Center' IBK Chamber Hall, where they participated as narrators.

Gaon Soloists is a chamber music ensemble founded in 2021 where musicians with and without disabilities perform together. At this event, which was organized to commemorate the 46th Day of Persons with Disabilities, Song Joongki an Katy served as narrators for the first part. Musical actress Kim Sohyun was also present.

After the event, the couple reportedly showed their affectionate side by responding to photo requests. Pictures capturing their appearance were also shared on social media.

Jang Sungkyu, who also attended the event, shared his thoughts by writing on his personal channel, "Song Joongki and his wife, who joined as narrators, and actress Kim Sohyun, who contributed with her beautiful singing, were truly wonderful. It was a meaningful time where I could feel and learn a lot."

It is known that Song Joongki and Katy participated in the event because they resonated with its meaningful purpose, which has been held continuously over the years.

Meanwhile, Song Joongki and Katy got married in 2023. They have one son and one daughter together.

Continue reading "So wonderful" Song Joongki♥Katy Louise Sanders spotted together at an official event