• Netizens Raise Expectations for Nam Joo Hyuk and Song Kang's Upcoming Dramas Says "Will they be able to escape the humiliation of their previous work?"

    Will actors Nam Joo Hyuk and Song Kang, who will appear in the small screen with their new Saturday drama, be able to escape the humiliation of their previous work?

    JTBC and tvN will showcase "Forecasting Love and Weather" and "Twenty-Five, Twenty-One", respectively, on February 12. The "Forecasting Love and Weather" featured Park Min Young and Song Kang, and Kim Tae Ri and Nam Joo Hyuk in "Twenty-Five, Twenty-One".

    Expectations are also high as both Nam Joo Hyuk and Song Kang are captivating many women's hearts with their warm visuals. However, humiliation in their previous work is holding them back.

    Song Kang suffered a painful audience rating humiliation with his previous film JTBC "Nevertheless". At that time, "Nevertheless", which was broadcast as a Sunday drama, has been in the 1% range since the first episode, and the lowest ratings have fallen to 1.0%.

    Han So Hee and Song Kang's visuals, who seem to have ripped out the original webtoon, received attention at once, but failed to lead the ratings. On top of that, Song Kang clearly revealed his insufficient acting skills, sparking controversy over his acting skills.

    Nam Joo Hyuk lost his presence even though he was the main male lead in his previous tvN "Start-Up", but lost his presence behind Kim Seon Ho, the sub male lead.

    This is because Han Ji Pyeong's (Kim Seon Ho) past took up the entire episode from the first episode, and the narrative of "Mr. Tall Legs", which grumbles but does everything for him, has accumulated more viewers. As a result, viewers came to support Han Ji Pyeong and Seo Dal Mi, not Nam Do San's character (Nam Joo Hyuk).

    Although "Start-Up" was not a big hit in terms of ratings, Kim Seon Ho became the biggest beneficiary of "Start-Up" by becoming a rising star through the drama.

    Song Kang and Nam Joo Hyuk, who overcame the humiliation in their previous work and visited the small screen again with romance. "Forecasting Love and Weather", starring Song Kang, tells the work and love stories of people working at the National Weather Service.

    It depicts the cheerful love story of people who have ups and downs at their workplace. Director Cha Young Hoon in charge of "Forecasting Love and Weather" previously worked on "Bridal Mask", "Gunman in Joseon", "Uncontrollably Fond", "Are You Human?" and "When The Camellia Blooms".

    Park Min Young will play as Jin Ha Kyung, a smart woman working for the National Weather Service at the Forecast Bureau in the 2nd division team of the Chief Forecasters. She lacks flexibility and is sensitive. She also draws a clear line with her colleagues.

    Attention is focusing on whether Song Kang, who will show chemistry with "Roco Goddess" Park Min Young, will be able to avoid controversy over his acting skills or escape the humiliation of ratings in this drama.

    "Twenty-five, Twenty-one", starring Nam Joo Hyuk and Kim Tae Ri, is a drama about the romantic story of two people who first met when they were 22 and 18, then again four years later at 25 and 21.

    The story follows the pure and fierce growth of immature youth and the excitement and difficulties between friendship and love.

    Kim Tae Ri will play Na Hee Do, becomes a professional fencer for the National Fencing team after many twists and turns. Her high school team had to disband due to the IMF financial crisis that struck South Korea in the late 1990s. She is a bold person who doesn’t know how to give up.

    Attention is focusing on whether Nam Joo Hyuk, who said, "We comforted and cheered each other, remembered those days, and sympathized with everyone, and appeared because it seemed to be a drama that everyone could enjoy together," will complete a fresh "youth chemistry" with Kim Tae Ri in 1998 or whether he will be able to reveal his presence.

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  • NewJeans Minji writes touching letter on her birthday during activity halt: “We didn’t stop and we won’t stop”

    NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

    On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

    Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

    She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

    Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

    Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

    She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

    Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

    However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

    The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

    Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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