• 'Queen of Tears' star Park Sung Hoon reveals it took him months to get Kim Soo Hyun & Kim Ji Won's phone numbers

    'Queen of Tears' star Park Sung Hoon recently sat down for a chat with XSportsNews at the BH Entertainment office in Seoul, dishing out some behind-the-scenes stories from the hit tvN weekend drama 'Queen of Tears'.

    The drama has been making waves, not just for its high ratings, but also for the buzz it's been generating. It even set a record for the highest viewership in tvN history! The cast and crew had such a blast that they held not one, but two wrap-up parties and even talked about going on a reward vacation.

    Park Sung Hoon shared, "We were all hoping that our 14th episode could beat the ratings of 'Crash Landing on You'. The wrap-up party was full of hopeful chatter and good vibes."

    He also revealed a fun tidbit about a group chat with Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Ji Won, Kwak Dong Yeon, and Lee Joo Bin. Apparently, it's currently inactive, or as he jokingly put it, "dead". He explained, "We're all introverts, so we mostly chatted about the show doing well and how much fun we were having."

    In a hilarious twist, Park Sung Hoon confessed that he didn't have Soo Hyun and Ji Won's numbers until after the 10th episode.

    He said, "I remember an actor once suggested we all exchange numbers on the first day of script reading. It was a great idea for breaking the ice. I wanted to do the same for 'Queen of Tears', but I wasn't feeling well that day. So, I ended up not knowing their numbers for months."

    He added, laughing, "I finally mustered up the courage to ask for their numbers." When asked if there might be a separate group chat without him, he responded with a playful, "I hope not…"

    Talking about his chemistry with Kim Soo Hyun, he said, "We're very similar, even our MBTI types match. Our acting styles clicked right away." He also praised Soo Hyun's good looks and captivating eyes, calling him a "beloved younger brother".

    As for Kim Ji Won, he described her as a "flawless character" and a "top student". He admired her transformation into her character, Hae In, and her dedication to dieting for almost a year. He said, "I heard a lot of compliments about Ji Won's beauty in this drama. As an older brother figure, I felt proud seeing the results of her hard work."

    Park Sung Hoon believes that the success of 'Queen of Tears' is due to the actors, production team, and the writer, Park Ji Eun, who knows exactly what the viewers want to see. He said, "The drama shows the scenes that viewers want to see. When I see the couple Hae In and Hyun Woo, I feel proud, and I also feel sad in the sad scenes."

    He also mentioned some memorable scenes, saying, "Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won make a visually stunning pair. I was proud to watch them. There are countless scenes like the umbrella scene and the aquarium scene in the early episodes that left a strong impression."

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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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