• Kim Tae Ri's "Jungnyeoni" Clinches Top Spot in the Ratings Game as She Made Surprising Singing Debut

    In the latest episode of Jungnyeoni, Kim Tae Ri stuns fans with an unexpected singing debut filled with drama and intensity. The tvN weekend series Jungnyeoni (directed by Jung Ji-in and written by Choi Hyo-bi) dives deep into the struggles and dreams of Jungnyeoni, a “natural-born sound prodigy” determined to be a top theater actress in 1950s Korea.

    The unique theme of Jungnyeoni, centering on female national theater, has gained major praise for its acting and storytelling. Episode 4 pulled in viewership ratings of 13.6% in Seoul and 12.7% nationwide, making it No. 1 in its timeslot across channels and ranking at the top of popular TV dramas according to Nielsen Korea and Good Data Corporation.

    In this episode, we see Jungnyeoni (Kim Tae Ri) trying to survive in Seoul after being kicked out of the Maeran Theatre Troupe. Teaming up with producer Park Jong-guk (played by Kim Tae-hoon), who wants to turn her into a TV star, she takes on a singing debut in hopes of making her way back to the theater.

    But this journey isn’t easy, and it fuels her desire to prove herself, drawing viewers into her challenging path.

    The latest stills from Episode 5 show Jungnyeoni looking bold in a red dress, ready to debut live. Her expression is more determined than nervous, hinting that things might not go as planned. There’s tension in the air, especially between her and Jong-guk, suggesting that surprises await viewers in her big debut.

    In the upcoming episode, Jungnyeoni learns about Jong-guk’s hidden motives, realizing she’s been tricked into a tough contract. Trapped by penalty fees, she faces a tough decision. Will this strong-willed girl from Mokpo find her way back to her dreams, despite the obstacles? Fans are eagerly tuning in to find out!

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  • IVE's Ahn Yujin Opens Up About How aespa's Karina Reached Out to Her First After Wanting to Get Closer

    IVE's Ahn Yujin just shared a sweet story about her friendship with aespa's Karina, and fans are loving the adorable details!

    On January 28, Ahn Yujin appeared on Salon Drip 2 and got candid about how her friendship with Karina began.

    During the show, Jang Do Yeon asked Ahn Yujin if she had ever talked to Karina, who is also a leader, about the struggles of being in charge after they performed on stage together.

    Ahn Yujin revealed, “I’ve wanted to get closer to Karina for a while. I’ve focused on just becoming friends, so we didn’t really talk deeply yet, but I want to ask her more about it. Our teams are very different, but they’re all so amazing!”

    When asked how she approached Karina, Ahn Yujin shyly admitted, “The first time we met was through a challenge. Karina’s team wanted to take photos with me, and I made sure to dress nicely. I was so nervous!"

    She added, "I had two things I wanted to ask: ‘Can I call you unnie?’ and ‘Can I get your number?’ But I couldn’t bring myself to do it because there were just too many things on my mind. I wanted to talk well, dance well, and look good on camera.”

    Ahn Yujin then explained that after a collaboration stage offer came up, she thought of Karina and even got her number through a mutual acquaintance. But, worried about making Karina feel uncomfortable, Ahn Yujin didn’t contact her right away. Instead, she waited until Karina contacted her first!

    Ahn Yujin shared, “I heard Karina was talking about me, so I thought I should contact her. But then, she contacted me first,” looking genuinely touched. Jang Do Yeon teased, “You both are so cute! Are you getting close now?”

    With a bright smile, Ahn Yujin responded, “Yes! We’ve decided to have a meal together soon.” She also thanked Karina for being so kind, especially when Karina texted her after practice, saying she had worked hard.

    Ahn Yujin revealed, “Lately, I keep asking her if it’s okay to post pictures of us on social media,” showing just how strong their growing friendship is.

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