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Song Young-Kyu has passed away at 55 years old ( Photo Credit – Amazon Prime Video; Netflix )

Popular Korean actor Song Young-Kyu has been found dead in his car in Yongin in Gyeonggi Province, as reported by the Korean media on August 4, 2025. Medical help was called in, but he was declared dead by then. Although the reason behind his demise hasn’t been disclosed yet, the news has left everyone shocked. The veteran actor is known for playing versatile characters in films and series, but recently, his career has hit a pause after getting entangled in a DUI case, via Times of India.

For those who don’t know, on June 19, 2025, Young-Kyu was found driving his car while being under the influence of alcohol. It was reported that he drove almost over 5 km while drunk, and his alcohol percentage was 0.08 percent, which can revoke his license. After this incident, he faced a lot of backlash,...

Fans are reeling, social media is ablaze, and the South Korean entertainment world is in shock. Song Young-Kyu—a beloved actor known for scene-stealing turns in “Extreme Job,” “Big Bet,” and “Hwarang”—was found dead inside a car in Yongin on August 4, 2025. He was 55.

Song Young-Kyu Found Dead: The End of a Storied Career

The veteran actor’s body was discovered early Sunday morning by an acquaintance at a townhouse complex in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. There were “no signs of foul play,” according to police, and no suicide note was found at the scene. Song’s sudden, tragic death comes just weeks after a headline-grabbing DUI scandal and a wave of online scrutiny that rocked his professional and personal life.

Authorities say Song was deeply distressed by harsh media coverage and malicious comments following his drunk driving incident in June, which led to his removal from high-profile projects. Investigations into...

Korean actor Song Young-kyu, who starred in the 2019 box office hit, Extreme Job, was found dead on Monday.

Song was discovered by an acquaintance inside a car in a residential complex in Yongin, just south of Seoul, around 8 a.m., according to police and local reports.

In June this year, Song was caught in a drunk driving incident in Yongin, with a blood alcohol concentration level above the legal threshold for license revocation.

The case had been forwarded to prosecutors and was awaiting indictment.

After the incident, Song was dropped from two dramas currently in production — The Defects and Sbs’ The Winning Try, as well as the stage play “Shakespeare in Love.”

Song made his onscreen debut in 1994, and has appeared in more than 40 television dramas and numerous films across three decades.

Song also starred in Hwarang, Netflix’s Narco-Saints and Disney+’s Big Bet.

He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Park Hyung Sik Replaces Kim Soo Hyun As Highest-Paid Korean Actor (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Apart from his good looks, charm, and acting skills, Kim Soo Hyun once garnered widespread popularity as the highest-paid Korean actor. However, since the controversy began after Kim Sae Ron’s death, he has witnessed a significant dip in his popularity. From losing Instagram followers to losing major brand deals and projects, his career is facing an extreme setback right now as his public image continues to get tainted. Amid the situation, an online community post revealed who has replaced Kim Soo Hyun as the highest-paid Korean actor, and it is not Park Seo Joon and Jung Hae In.

The Queen of Tears star previously held the spot with major projects like One Ordinary Day (2021) and It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (2020), for which he reportedly charged 500 million Krw per episode. For his latest hit, Queen of Tears,...

V In The First Frost ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

It’s known to everyone that the South Korean boy band BTS has been ruling globally for the last few years. They enjoy a massive audience while slowly expanding their influence all over the world. From doing international tours to attending global events, they are everywhere. However, the recent speculated appearance of V in a Chinese drama left the fans’ minds blown.

X (previously known as Twitter) has been flooded with netizens’ reactions as they believe they saw Taehyung’s cameo appearance in the popular ongoing C-drama, The First Frost. Even though there’s no confirmation from the artist yet, eagle-eyed fans believe they know what they saw. Scroll ahead to find out.

A snippet from episode 26 of The First Frost went viral on social media platforms, where the female lead Wen Yi Fan’s phone showed a contact V1 Kang while texting Sang Yan.

There are many South Korean TV shows set in ancient and recent history, including Japanese occupation era K-Dramas. Rich narratives of resistance and resilience against Japanese rule can be found in K-Dramas like "Mr. Sunshine." K-Dramas like "Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938," offer a blend of history and mythology, bringing unique perspectives to the screen

South Korean television shows frequently explore its epic past, many setting the series in ancient times, but sometimes they draw from more recent history, setting K-Dramas during the tumultuous period of Japanese occupation in Korea. When historical K-Dramas are set in more ancient times, they often focus on the Joseon Dynasty, a period that spanned 505 years from 1392-1897. However, the era of Japanese occupation offers rich, dynamic stories of resilience and resistance in the face of immense struggles and hardship.

Modern Korean history has seen the peninsula overcome enormous challenges, with Japan's annexation...

Pachinko season 2 repeats season 1's mistakes by focusing on Solomon and sidelining other important characters. Sunja's relationship with Hansu should not be romanticized, as it undermines her strength and resilience. Following the original Pachinko book more closely would have made for a better adaptation as the changes are concerning.

Content warning: the following article contains discussions of sexual violence

There are already indications that Pachinko season 2 is about to repeat season 1's mistakes. Critics widely praised Pachinko season 1 for its stunning cinematography and top-notch performances from its cast, including Emmy-nominated Shgun actress Anna Sawai. However, there are a few details that deviate heavily from the original 2017 Min Jin Lee novel that made the show a little problematic, and these appear to be returning in season 2.

Pachinko season 1 uses a nonlinear narrative to tell the story of multiple generations of women whose ancestry originates in Korea. The past century of...

The boss of Korean content streamer Kocowa has broken down plans to bring its line-up of K-pop, drama and variety shows to more international viewers.

Kocowa CEO KunHee Park delivered a keynote at NATPE Budapest, Monday. Speaking to Deadline, he said Kocowa is looking to partner with other streamers, pay platforms or telcos to get wider distribution for its service.

Kocowa is backed by South Korean broadcasters Kbs, Mbc and Sbs and telco Sk Telecom. In the U.S., its streaming service has Korean shows subtitled and available six hours after their local airing. Park liked it to “the Korean Hulu.”

Kocowa launched in Australasia and numerous countries in Europe in April including France, Italy, and the UK. It is distributed by — or bundled with — the likes of Comcast, Prime Video and Roku in the U.S. The plans is to employ a similar strategy to boost international distribution. Park...

Dahyun is the first member of Twice to debut as an actress, breaking away from the group's music-related solo projects. Her acting skills were showcased in her past music videos, hinting at the promising talent she will bring to her upcoming roles. With her upcoming debut in the indie sports drama movie "Sprint" and talks for a leading role in "You Are The Apple of My Eye", Dahyun's acting career is poised for success.

It has recently been confirmed that Twice's Dahyun will be making her K-drama acting debut some time next year. Kim Da-hyun, best known as Dahyun, is a singer and rapper for the internationally renowned K-pop girl group, Twice. Dahyun debuted as a singer in October 2015 with the single "Like Ooh-ahh" after being announced as one of the winners of the survival show Sixteen. Now, almost ten years after her debut, Dahyun will be exploring opportunities as an actress.

Gyeongseong Creature Part 1, which has seven episodes, ends on a cliffhanger, leaving unanswered questions and setting up Part 2. The show will have a total of 10 episodes, with three episodes remaining after Part 1. Gyeongseong Creature Part 2 will be released on January 5, 2024, just two weeks after Part 1.

Gyeongseong Creature Part 1 ends on a cliffhanger, raising the question of how many episodes the show has left and when Part 2 will be released. The newest Netflix K-drama show combines historic drama with monsters in a story set in 1945. Jang Tae-sang, the owner of a pawn shop, and Chae-ok, who specializes in finding missing people, have to work together to investigate a series of strange happenings. Their search takes them to the Ongseong Hospital, which holds even more secrets than they imagined.

Gyeongseong Creature’s cast is led by Park Seo-jun and Han So-hee, with the chemistry between their characters setting up the tone for the series.

Park Seo Joon Leaves BTS’ V Emotional As He Surprised Him With Early-Birthday Celebrations!(Photo Credit –Instagram)

BTS’ V, aka Kim Taehyung, is currently preparing for his military enlistment. Ahead of the impending mandatory service, Tae is making the most of his time with his BTS family and Wooga Squad. Recently, the singer met with his hyung (older brother), Park Seo Joon, and Na Yeon Seok, aka Na Pd.

V, 27, celebrates his birthday on December 30th. However, this year, the singer will not be able to ring in the occasion with his fans as he traditionally does, as he would have begun his military training by then in an army base camp. During a conversation, V mentioned how he will miss out on celebrating his birthday this year due to the upcoming enlistment. But he forgot he has the best of friends in the world who would never leave a chance to make him special.

Sure, V has achieved idol status during his decade-long career with BTS, received recognition as an actor for his supporting role in the 2016 Korean drama Hwarang, and established his own identity as a singer-songwriter. But he’s more than happy to admit that he doesn’t have it all figured out.

For the past three years, the 27-year-old musician and actor, born Kim Taehyung, has been continuously writing songs, showing them to fans in occasional video livestreams only to start over entirely. All of it has been in pursuit of...

Dream is a South Korean sports comedy-drama film written and directed by Lee Byeong-heon, starring Park Seo-jun and Lee Ji-eun (Iu).

‘Deurim’ (드림) means ‘dream’ in Korean and it was inspired by the real-life Homeless World Cup, which is an annual international football tournament for homeless people.

Dream

Would you like a fun movie, just like that? “Dream” has the perfect formula for the occasion, with a humor that is as special as it is absurd and charming.

And also a love story to sweeten the most sensitive spirits.

Synopsis

It revolves around Yoon Hong-dae, a football player, who receives disciplinary provision and is given the challenging job of coaching the national football team of homeless people for the Homeless World Cup.

About the movie

Two Korean film stars for this movie that, with the flag of insignificance and fleetingness, will give us an afternoon to enjoy this charming and different story,...

Park Seo-joon is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the television series Kill Me, Heal Me (2015), She Was Pretty (2015), Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016–2017), Fight for My Way (2017), What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018), and Itaewon Class (2020). He has also appeared in films such as The Chronicles of Evil (2015), Midnight Runners (2017), and The Divine Fury (2019).

What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018)

Park Seo-joon was born in Seoul, South Korea. He attended Kyungpook National University, where he studied theater and film. After graduating from college, Park Seo-joon began his acting career in 2011. He made his debut in the music video for Bang Yong-guk’s single “I Remember”. He then appeared in supporting roles in television dramas such as Dream High 2 (2012) and Pots of Gold (2013).

Park Seo-joon’s breakthrough role came in 2015, when he starred in the television series Kill Me, Heal Me. He played the dual...

For the Indian fans of K-dramas, more than 20+ K-dramas are set to come on Ott and will span across genres ranging from romance, thriller, mystery and drama. All the rage in India and worldwide due to their great storytelling and artistic excellence, a carefully chosen selection of some of the top-rated K-dramas are now available for the connoisseurs of the Korean dramas.

Some of the titles include ‘Uncontrollably Fond’, ‘Meow’, ‘The Secret Boy’, ‘Suspicious Partner’, ‘The Heirs’, ‘Cheer Up’, ‘Doctor Stranger’ and ‘Extraordinary You’.

Other K-Dramas are set to come soon all of which shall cater to every viewer’s preference.

ZEE5 will be dropping titles every Friday. Some of the titles which are already available in Hindi include ‘Fight for My Way’,’Hwarang’, ‘My Secret Terrius’, ‘My Golden Life’, ‘Partners for Justice’, ‘Goodbye to Goodbye’, ‘Angel’s Last Mission: Love,’ ‘Witch At Court’ and ‘Queen of Mystery’ amongst others.

Even for those unfamiliar with K-pop, Bts is hard to ignore. 

The seven-member boy band, which was named by Time magazine as one of the 25 most influential people on the internet, is taking the world by storm, one follower at a time. 

If you're not already on board with Bts' catchy songs, smooth moves and adorable personalities, you soon will be. Here's everything you need to know about the K-pop group.

Exclusive: Bts Celebrate Their Biggest Album Ever and Reveal What They Love About Themselves

What Does Bts Stand For?

Bts, also known as Bangtan Boys, is an acronym for the Korean expression Bangtan Sonyeondan, meaning Bulletproof Boy Scouts. In July 2017, they announced they'd also be known as Beyond the Scene as part of their new identity. 

When Did They Start? 

The seven-member band was formed through auditions by Bit Hit Entertainment in 2010 and 2011, and finalized in 2012. Bts made their musical debut in 2013 with the first of their...