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Five years into acting: Can BLACKPINK’s Jisoo silence critics with ‘Boyfriend on Demand?’
It marks her fifth acting project. Jisoo of K-pop group BLACKPINK, who enjoys global popularity, is drawing attention over whether she can overcome lingering doubts about her acting and prove her capabilities as an actress through the upcoming series “Boyfriend on Demand.” Set to premiere March 6, the Netflix original series “Boyfriend on Demand” is a romantic comedy about Mi-rae, a webtoon producer exhausted by reality, who subscribes to and experiences romance through a virtual dating simulation. Combining the relatable daily life of office workers with the novel premise of “subscription-based dating” in a virtual world, the series promises both empathy and fresh entertainment. Jisoo stars opposite actor Seo In-guk, with director Kim Jung-sik — known for “Work Later, Drink Now” and “No Gain No Love” — at the helm. Jisoo plays Seo Mi-rae, a busy and weary webtoon producer accustomed to life without romance. After obtaining a mysterious Boyfriend on Demand device, she enters a virtual world where she experiences diverse romances with unrealistically perfect men,
Watch: Performances From 2026 D Awards
The performances from the 2026 D Awards are now available to watch online! Hosted by Lee Jong Won, Shin Ye Eun, and BOYNEXTDOOR’s Jaehyun, the 2026 D Awards were held at Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul on February 11. Check out the full list of winners here, and watch the official videos of the…
K-pop icons incorporate national heritage into comeback projects
Global K-pop icons BTS and BLACKPINK are tapping into national heritage for their major new projects, collaborating with historic landmarks and national institutions to spotlight traditional Korean culture on the global stage. BLACKPINK will team up with the National Museum of Korea in central Seoul to mark the Feb. 27 release of its new EP, "Deadline." The quartet became the first K-pop act to launch a large-scale collaboration with the national museum. The "National Museum of Korea X BLACKPINK" project will begin on Feb. 26 for an 11-day run in partnership with the museum and the global music streaming platform Spotify, according to YG Entertainment, the group's agency, on Thursday. "Deadline" will mark the band's first full-group project in three years and five months since "Born Pink" in September 2022. The girl group will provide voice commentary on eight of the museum's signature artifacts, allowing visitors to hear descriptions of Korea's historical treasures in the members' voices. The museum's exterior will be illuminated in the group's signature color of pink to mark the release
Watch: ATEEZ Takes 1st-Ever “Inkigayo” Win With “Adrenaline”; Performances By IVE, TWS, And More
Following their first-ever “Music Core” win, ATEEZ has snagged the first “Inkigayo” trophy of their career! On the February 15 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were Car, the Garden’s “My whole world,” ATEEZ’s “Adrenaline,” and KiiiKiii’s “404 (New Era).” ATEEZ ultimately took the win with a total of 4,764 points, marking…
February Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual girl group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 730 girl group members, using big data collected from January 15 to February 15. BLACKPINK’s Jennie topped this month’s…
From Balayage To Barbie, Here Are 6 K-Pop Divas That Are Rocking Blonde This Season
Blonde is a shade that always makes you look brighter, and these K-pop girlies are rocking it! The dark winter months are almost over (finally!), and they’re ready for spring with these gorgeous blonde tones. Bright platinum, luscious gold, or sweet strawberry – there’s a blonde for everyone! 1. STAYC’s Seeun “Princess Seeun” is exactly…
Watch: ATEEZ Takes 1st-Ever “Music Core” Win With “Adrenaline”; Performances By IVE, TWS, And More
ATEEZ has won a third music show trophy for “Adrenaline”! On the February 14 episode of MBC’s “Music Core,” the candidates for first place were ATEEZ’s “Adrenaline,” ZEROBASEONE’s “LOVEPOCALYPSE,” and KiiiKiii’s “404 (New Era).” ATEEZ ultimately took the win with a total of 8,835 points, marking their very first time winning first place on “Music…