Ahn Hyoseop confirmed to attend 'Met Gala' ... First Korean actor to achieve a 'Global Triple Crown'

SOURCE: 안효섭, '멧 갈라' 참석 확정…韓 배우 최초 '글로벌 트리플 크라운' 달성

Actor Ahn Hyoseop will attend the world's largest fashion charity event, the Met Gala, continuing his remarkable global rise.

Ahn Hyoseop has been officially invited by Italian luxury brand Valentino and confirmed to attend the Met Gala, which will be held this May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. With this, following his appearance on NBC's 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' and his attendance at the 98th Academy Awards, he becomes the first Korean actor to achieve a 'global triple crown,' spanning television, film, and fashion.

The Met Gala, which began in 1948, is a global fashion event and charity fundraiser held annually on the first Monday of May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It is a symbolic event where only top-tier celebrities representing various fields are invited. Ahn Hyoseop's attendance itself proves his international status and influence.

This achievement is built upon the consecutive success of his dramas. After creating a global sensation with the SBS 'Business Proposal,' he solidified his presence both domestically and internationally through the 'Dr. Romantic' series and the Netflix film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters.'

Recently, the SBS Wednesday-Thursday drama 'Sold Out on You,' in which he plays the lead role, also achieved remarkable success by ranking No. 1 globally in Netflix's non-English TV Show category, further proving his popularity.

Having achieved both critical acclaim and buzz, attention is now focused on what new milestones Ahn Hyoseop will make following his appearance at this year's Met Gala.

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Kwon Ohjoong sheds tears after his son suffered school bullying: "Forced to crawl and was beaten"

SOURCE: 권오중, 아들 학폭 피해에 눈물…"기어다니고 맞았다"

Actor Kwon Ohjoong shed tears as he revealed that his son had been a victim of school violence.

On the episode of KBS' 'Let's Live Together with Hwang Shinhye' that aired on the 29th, Kwon Ohjoong appeared as a guest.

On this episode, Kwon Ohjoong confessed that his son had been bullied for a year.

He recalled, "When my son started middle school, he said he didn't want to go to school anymore. He said someone had hit him in the stomach. I eventually went to meet the students involved, but they only said, 'I get along with Hyukjoon very well.' I ended up scolding my son when I got home."

One day, Kwon Ohjoong received a call from the school and learned that his son was bleeding from the neck. He said, "It turned out he had been bullied by five students for a year. They pretended to be friendly, but they would beat him with sticks and made him crawl in the bathroom."

He added, "The leader of the group transferred to another school, but the problem is that he did it voluntarily, so it doesn't stay on his school record. The other four perpetrators were only moved to different classes."

He continued, "Even after being moved to different classes, they would say things like 'Don't go near him, you'll get reported to the police.' Nothing changes. Kids can be really cruel."

Kwon Ohjoong said tearfully, "School violence doesn't just destroy the child. It destroys their parents too. My only wish is for my wife and I to see our son walk properly and live a normal life before we go."

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DEAN reunites with 9-time Grammy winner Anderson .Paak after 10 years

SOURCE: DEAN(딘), ‘그래미 9관왕’ 앤더슨 팩(Anderson .Paak)과 10년 만에 재회

DEAN and 9-time Grammy winner Anderson .Paak have reunited after about 10 years.

The two artists have released a teaser video hinting at a new collaboration.

Universal Music Korea stated, "DEAN and Anderson .Paak have reunited for the first time in about 10 years since their 2016 track 'Put My Hands On You.'"

Anderson .Paak is a Korean-American artist who has won 9 Grammy Awards. He first formed a connection with DEAN in 2016 by featuring on the single 'Put My Hands On You.''They are now working together again after roughly 10 years.

Currently, teaser clips of the collaboration are being released sequentially through Anderson .Paak's social media channels. More details about the new song will be announced later.

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'The King's Warden' earns 151.8 billion KRW ... No. 1 highest-grossing film of all time

SOURCE: ‘왕사남’ 1518억 벌었다…역대 매출액 1위

The film 'The King's Warden' (directed by Jang Hangjun) has become the highest-grossing film in South Korean box office history, earning 151.8 billion KRW.

According to the Korean Film Council on the 29th, 'The King's Warden' topped the box office for the first quarter of 2026, recording 151.8 billion KRW in revenue with 15.73 million viewers. Notably, it surpassed 'Extreme Job' to become the highest-grossing film of all time in terms of revenue.

The film's success also boosted the overall theater industry in the first quarter of this year, with 318 billion KRW in total theater revenue and 31.9 million viewers. This is the highest first-quarter figures since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. Given that the film alone surpassed 15 million viewers, it is seen as a major factor behind the year-over-year increase of 58.7% in revenue (117.7 billion KRW) and 53.2% in admissions (11.08 million viewers).

Additionally, the first-quarter revenue for Korean films in 2026 reached 233.3 billion KRW with 24.01 million viewers. This is an increase of 117.5% in revenue (126.1 billion KRW) and 115.1% in admissions (12.85 million people) compared to the first quarter of 2025. Compared to the pre-pandemic averages (2017-2019), Korean film revenue has recovered to 94.5% and admissions to 79.7% of previous averages.

In terms of distributor rankings, Showbox, which distributed three films including 'The King's Warden' and 'Once We Were Us,' ranked No.1 in the first quarter of 2026 with 173.6 billion KRW in revenue (55.4% market share). Second place went to Walt Disney Company Korea, which distributed five films including 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' and 'Zootopia 2,' recording 43.1 billion KRW in revenue (13.6% market share).

Released on February 4, 'The King's Warden' tells the story of young King Danjong (played by Park Jihoon), who was exiled to Cheongnyeongpo in Yeongwol after losing his throne to his uncle Grand Prince Suyang in 1457, and Eom Heungdo (played by Yoo Haejin), the village head assigned to watch over him. The film surpassed 1 million viewers in just 5 days, surpassed its break-even point of 2.6 million in 14 days, and reached 10 million viewers on March 6.

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Kang Sora shares the story behind her marriage to Korean medicine doctor: "Received proposal after just 15 days of dating"

SOURCE: 강소라 "사귄 지 15일 만에 청혼받아"…한의사♥ 남편과 초고속 결혼 비하인드('알딸딸한참견')

Actress Kang Sora revealed that her husband proposed to her just 15 days after they started dating.

On the 28th, Kang Sora appeared in a video titled 'Kang Sora reveals the story of her 15-day proposal💍 ' on the Youtube channel 'alddal_cham,' where she chatted with Muzie, Ahn Jaehyun, and Heo Kyunghwan.

While playing a game with the cast, Kang Sora surprised everyone when her turn came by saying, "I've received a proposal 15 days after we started dating."

Muzie remarked, "Your husband must've been a real pro," to which Kang Sora agreed, saying, "I think so too."

Kang Sora added that a man's relaxed and composed behavior is important, recalling that it was her husband's attitude at the time that won her over.

Meanwhile, Kang Sora was born in 1990 and married a Korean medicine doctor 8 years older than her in 2020. At the time, she made headlines by announcing her marriage without any prior dating rumors. She currently has 2 daughters.

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WOODZ and BLACKPINK Jennie have been friends for 11 years ... "Went to the same elementary school"

SOURCE: 우즈, 블핑 제니와 '11년 지기' 친구였다…"같은 초등학교 출신" [마데핫리뷰]

Singer WOODZ revealed that he has been friends with BLACKPINK Jennie for 11 years.

On the 29th, a video titled 'Why bother date with JENNIE' was posted on WOODZ's Youtube channel.

WOODZ introduced Jennie by saying, "We've actually been friends for a very long time. This is the first time we're greeting everyone in one frame."

He recalled their first meeting, "It's been well over 10 years since we've known each other. Back in high school, Jennie was already very famous as a trainee. I happened to see her at a school festival and said hello. Later, we became trainees at the same company and would run into each other. I think it's been 11 years since we became close."

He added, "We even went to the same elementary school. Everyone was curious about how we became friends." Jennie agreed, saying, "We have a deep connection."

The two also had a fashion battle, styling each other with outfits they picked. Jennie ended up winning.

Jennie said, "I'm really happy we got to meet like this. Thanks to you, I got to go out on such a beautiful day and do some shopping. It put me in a great mood. I feel like I'm leaving with good energy." WOODZ replied, "I asked you on such a short notice. Thank you for agreeing to come," and Jennie jokingly responded, "Next time I call you, you'd better come running immediately," creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.

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Jeon Somi: "Chungha led the IOI's reunion ... Private schedules and events are forbidden"

SOURCE: 전소미 "아이오아이 재결합, 청하가 주도...개인 일정 및 행사 금지" (라스)

On the latest episode of 'Radio Star,' Jeon Somi discussed the IOI's reunion.

The episode of MBC's 'Radio Star' aired on the 29th featured a special titled 'The ones who reunited, Naya Na! Together we rise!' featuring guests Lee Jonghyuk, Yoo Sun, Jeon Somi, and Lee Daehwi.

On this episode, Jeon Somi shared updates on the reunion, saying, "We have finished the jacket album shoot, the music video filming, and the recording. We are practicing six hours a day and just waiting for the 'seal to be broken.' We are making our comeback on May 19," expressing her excitement.

She added, "We tried to reunite for our 5th and 7th anniversaries, but it didn't work out. So this time, we made a promise from the start that once IOI's practices are scheduled, no personal schedules or even good event offers are allowed."

She continued, "After writing up our own contract, we all went to CJ ENM together hand-in-hand," adding, "Chungha Unnie was the one who led the whole thing. We were basically summoned by her call."

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