Coming off their first-ever grand prize at a major music awards ceremony, K-pop girl group NMIXX is poised to turn the global music stage into its personal canvas with the release of its sixth EP, “Strange Muse,” arriving Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. The six-member group enters this next chapter backed by undeniable momentum, capitalizing on the career milestone with an atmospheric, dreamy comeback tailored for the autumn season. JYP Entertainment said Monday that the six-track mini album marks an artistic leap forward for the ensemble. Beyond its anticipated lead single, “Birthday Wish” and energetic group tracks like “Kerosene” and “RudE TaLK,” the project represents a milestone for NMIXX: its first album to feature dedicated subunit songs. Vocal standouts Lily and Haewon team up for the haunting “Sing to the Moon,” Sullyoon and Bae join forces on “Hot ’n Unbothered,” while Jiwoo and Kyujin deliver the high-octane track “WHIP.” More than just a showcase of dynamic pairing, “Strange Muse” places creative authority directly into the hands of the performers themselv

How many kilograms a K-pop singer loses is a frequent talking point. As thin physiques become the standard of beauty and appearance-based target weights become widespread, an obsession with weight loss continues to affect not only celebrities but the younger generation. In a recent video posted on RESCENE member Woni's Youtube channel, fellow members Minami and Liv revealed how much weight they lost ahead of their debut. Looking back on wardrobe fittings and high-intensity training, Minami said she cried nearly every day. She also disclosed that she suffered severe psychological strain from the massive weight loss. Minami later addressed the video on a fan platform. "Honestly, an idol's diet talk is so fun, isn't it? If I were in your shoes, I think I'd find it entertaining too," she said, but added that while the subject is "presented lightheartedly," it was a "highly traumatic and stressful" ordeal for her. She added that while there is pressure to maintain one's appearance and weight as an idol, no one should ever be harassed over their looks. She emphasized that inner character matter

Veteran actress Yoon Mi-ra has opened up about what she says were once widespread “sponsor” offers in Korea’s entertainment industry, recalling that she repeatedly received proposals from men offering financial support — and that two men once even showed up outside her home. Yoon shared the stories in a video uploaded Thursday to her YouTube channel, titled “I went out for sashimi and ended up falling for someone.” In Korea, the term “sponsor” has sometimes been used in the entertainment industry to describe arrangements in which wealthy or influential individuals provide money, expensive gifts or other support to celebrities in exchange for an intimate relationship. Yoon recalled receiving such an offer at a time when mobile phones were not yet common and families relied on landlines at home. “Back then, there were no cellphones, and we had a white telephone at home,” Yoon said. “One day, my mother answered the phone, and someone said there was a person who wanted to ‘support’ me. My mother said, ‘Is my daughter a gisaeng?’ and hung up.” A gisaeng was a pr

The Korean remake of "The Intern" claimed the top spot at the local box office, becoming the first domestic film in 50 days to reach No. 1 by dethroning a long-running foreign hit. Released 11 years after the original, the remake drew immediate attention, offering a welcome sense of familiarity to returning fans while appealing to new viewers with its warm emotional tone. However, adapting a polished and widely loved classic carries the weight of high expectations, inviting more measured reviews as inevitable comparisons emerge. Released on Sept. 16, the film held the top position for two consecutive days, ending the weekslong run of "The Odyssey." Early audience response has been positive, generating a 95 percent score on the CGV Golden Egg Index and a 9.0 audience rating at Lotte Cinema. The story explores the office life that unfolds when Gi-ho, an intern with 37 years of professional experience, joins a fashion startup led by Seon-woo, a CEO who rapidly emerged as a breakout entrepreneur just three years after launching. The film was directed by Kim Do-young, known for "Kim Ji-young

Former professional golfer Pak Se-ri has revealed her luxurious new home, along with scenes from an extravagant housewarming party and a fireworks display viewed from the rooftop of 63 Building in Seoul. On Saturday's episode of MBC's "The Manager," Pak's new home was unveiled following her recent move to a townhouse. The home drew attention with its marble floors, spacious living room, private movie theater and a state-of-the-art second-floor terrace equipped with a pergola. Pak was also shown busily preparing food for her housewarming party. She bought eight boxes of fruits, along with a wide selection of cheeses, showing off her reputation as a big spender and earning her the nickname "Rich Unnie," or "Rich Big Sis." The appetizer for the home party was a generous serving of braised beef ribs. Comedian Lee Young-ja was stunned by the amount, saying, "If you put a price on that amount of food, it would be 5 million won ($3,500)." Pak had also prepared the highest grade of premium Korean beef. After the lavish housewarming, Pak and her managers headed to the rooftop of 63 Building to wa

Prior to the local release of Venice-winning feature, "Possible Love," director Lee Chang-dong said Monday that audience reaction to the film is far more important to him than winning an award. Speaking at a press conference in Seoul alongside lead actors Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, and Cho Yeo-jeong, the veteran filmmaker reflected on his Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize win at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. "I am happy and honored to receive the award, but the prize is merely a result," Lee said during a media screening and press conference in Seoul, Monday. "The more important thing to me was to know how audience would receive my film because Venice was the first place where it met the world." "Possible Love" follows two contrasting couples who meet through a documentary project. Ho-seok (Sul) is a laid-off worker carrying deep emotional trauma, while his wife Mi-ok (Jeon Do-yeon) strives to protect her family’s dignity. On the other side are Ye-ji (Cho), an ambitious documentary filmmaker, and her wealthy husband Sang-woo (Zo). As their lives intertwine, the four individual

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