• GFRIEND's Sowon Announces Acting Debut As Main Lead For Upcoming Film 'Chilling Roommate'

    Actress Kim So Jeong from the girl group GFRIEND takes on her first acting challenge.

    On September 30, Kim So-jung's agency IOK Company announced, "Actress Kim So-jung has been cast as the main character Jeong Se-ri in the cinematic 'Chilling Rommate' (produced by Contact Media)."

    CINE-RAMA, co-planned by CGV and Contact Media, is a compound word of 'Cinema' and 'Drama'. After screening, the drama version is released on domestic and overseas OTT and YouTube channels.

    Cinerama 'Chilling Rommate' is a horror romantic comedy cinedrama about what happens when Jeong Se-ri, who can see ghosts, and Song Ji-chan (Jung Chan-woo), who accidentally turns into a ghost, accidentally start living together. It will be a point to watch the two main characters gradually open their hearts to each other and see how they change.

    Kim So Jeong takes on the role of Jeong Se-ri, a part-time cafe student who has the ability to see ghosts due to a special incident. Jeong Se-ri is a person who lives a difficult life as much as she has special abilities, but does not lose her bright side.

    As Kim So-jung is her first acting debut in 'Chilling Rommate', she has a special affection for her work and character, and is working hard to prepare for filming. In particular, it is rumored that she was completely immersed in the role of Jeong Se-ri in the recent script reading scene. Kim So-jung, who has a colorful charm and atmosphere, is gathering much anticipation as she announces her first full-fledged acting as an actress.

    'Chilling Rommate' will be released as a drama version on various OTT platforms and YouTube channels after the theatrical release in the first half of 2022.

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  • Hwanhee’s Agency Hits Back Against Shocking Claims of Favoritism on ‘King of Singers Season 2’—Vows to Defend His Reputation

    Hwanhee's agency, BT Entertainment, is firing back after serious fairness allegations were raised regarding the popular show ‘King of Singers Season 2’. They’ve denied all accusations and promised strong legal action for defamation.

    On February 5th, the agency issued a statement through their official fan cafe, saying, “We want to correct the false claims.”

    They explained that Hwanhee was initially approached to join the show in August 2024 by the production team. However, after checking with the event planning company, Dion Communication, they confirmed Hwanhee had no connection to the show or any related performances.

    Despite this, the agency pointed out that certain media outlets published unverified articles, wrongly suggesting that Hwanhee’s involvement could compromise the fairness of the program.

    BT Entertainment was quick to defend their artist, stressing the damage done to both Hwanhee's reputation and the agency itself due to these false claims. They added, "This has caused great harm to Hwanhee, who joined the program after careful consideration."

    The statement didn’t stop there. BT Entertainment made it clear that they won’t stand for any further defamation. They said, “We are taking legal action against these baseless reports” and emphasized their commitment to protecting Hwanhee from any further harm.

    They also reassured their fans, stating, “We will take swift action against any future misinformation to avoid any further harm to Hwanhee and his supporters.”

    This controversy started after a media outlet raised concerns on January 23rd about Hwanhee’s participation in the show. The report claimed that BT Entertainment’s CEO, who is also a director at Dion Communication, had invested 1.1 billion KRW in the ‘King of Singers Season 2’ concert, leading to suspicions of favoritism towards certain contestants.

    In the meantime, ‘King of Singers Season 2’ continues its intense competition, with Hwanhee making it to the semifinals. Fans are watching closely as he currently holds 1st place in the first round of the semifinals, cementing his position as a strong contender to represent Korea in the Korea-Japan King of Kings battle.

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