A textbook for learning Korean through conversation with Blackpink has been released.

'BLACKPINK IN YOUR KOREAN', released on March 7, tells the story of a Blackpink fan, the main character, 'Blinky', who is invited to the house of the world-famous star Blackpink and spends time together for a day. This is a story-based Korean textbook package

In this content with storytelling, various words that Blackpink actually uses were used. Expressions from Blackpink's own original video content were analyzed in corpus units and applied to the curriculum. It is expected that fans will respond enthusiastically as it increases intimacy and vividly learns everyday vocabulary.

This package consists of two textbooks, a pocketbook, a role-play kit, and a Korean keyboard sticker. Based on the dialogue for each chapter, various QR images such as animations, shadowing (read along), and quizzes will be provided to maximize the learning effect.

The textbook is available in two editions: a global edition (English version) and a Chinese edition. To help more overseas learners learn Korean, a total of five language services are supported: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, and Indonesian. In addition, if you select the language you want using MotiPen, a learning aid, you can immediately listen to the correct pronunciation with the voice of a professional voice actor and learn.

The global edition of 'BLACKPINK IN YOUR KOREAN', which is on pre-order from today (7th) to March 14th, is available on the commerce platform Weverse Shop and the K-pop fandom commerce platform KTOWN4U. Chinese editions will be sold separately at KTOWN 4U. BLACKPINK MOTIPEN can be found at Weverse Shop and K-Town 4 You.

Meanwhile, this 'BLACKPINK IN YOUR KOREAN' package was created through collaboration between YG Entertainment and HYBE 's Edu tech company, HYBE EDU. YG Entertainment and HYBE, which previously announced to strengthen their strategic partnership, are creating positive synergies in various business areas such as platform, distribution, and content through mutual cooperation are paying.

Jo Jung Suk is officially back—and fans of Hospital Playlist couldn’t be more excited.

In the preview for episode 10 of Resident Playbook, aired by tvN on May 10, Jo Jung Suk’s character Lee Ik Jun is shown walking through a dimly lit hospital, saying, “It’s been so long since I came here.”

The short scene sparked immediate buzz online, especially when he’s seen holding hands with a woman—whose face is hidden. Many viewers are now asking: Is it Chae Song Hwa?

Although her identity isn’t revealed, fans are hopeful that the woman is Jeon Mi Do, who played Chae Song Hwa in Hospital Playlist.

Earlier announcements confirmed that both Jo Jung Suk and Jeon Mi Do would make appearances in Resident Playbook, fueling speculation that the beloved duo is finally reuniting on screen.

The teaser quickly became a hot topic, helping the drama maintain its upward momentum. Resident Playbook—a spin-off of the hit series Hospital Playlist—has been gaining strong viewership, with its latest episode setting new personal ratings records.

The show has consistently ranked No. 1 in its time slot across all channels, showing that fans are deeply invested in the lives and growth of the young doctors at the center of the story.

As the series continues to mix heartwarming guest appearances with its own emotional stories, viewers are now eagerly waiting for episode 10, airing May 11 at 9:20 PM KST, to see what’s next.

Will the “99s” finally reunite? Tune in to find out!

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