Top Korean News Of The Week: BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Shoots For Influenza; Exhuma
From Exhuma creating history by surpassing the 7 million moviegoers mark to BLACKPINK’s Jisoon’s picture from Influenza’s shoot, check out this week’s top Korean entertainment news!
Top Korean News Of The Week: BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Shoots For Influenza; Exhuma Creates History By Crossing 7 Million Moviegoers
Catch up on the latest in K-pop and K-drama from the past week! If you missed out, no worries—we’ve got you covered with all the highlights and updates in the industry. Stay in the loop with the latest happenings!
Exhuma, featuring Kim Go Eun, Lee Do Hyun, Choi Min Shik, Yoo Hae Jin, Jeon Jin Ki, and others, surpassed 7 million viewers. The Korean Film Council revealed on March 9, that the film made history as the first Korean movie to achieve this milestone. Notably, it’s currently the top-grossing movie of 2024 in South Korea, adding another feather to its cap.
Jisoo Shoots For Next Project
Jisoo from BLACKPINK, known for her singing and acting, surprised her fans by returning to the screen in the zombie thriller Influenza. After her last appearance in Snowdrop in 2022, followers eagerly anticipated her comeback. Recently, a fan shared behind-the-scenes photos of Jisoo filming inside a store for Influenza. While the zombie scenes weren’t being shot, blood marks were spotted on the doors and mirrors. Jisoo, in a long puffer coat and Ugg slippers, was captured filming alongside co-star Park Jeon Min for the thrilling project. Take a look:
No Parking Confirmed!
Ryu Hyun Kyung from Trolley, Cha Sun Woo from The Villain of Romance, and Kim Roe Ha from Connect are set to headline the crime thriller film No Parking. The story follows an office worker entangled in a potential murder case arising from a parking dispute, making her the next target. Directed by Son Hyun Woo, known for Last Taxi, the film promises suspense and intrigue as it unravels the consequences of a simple parking disagreement.
NewJeans On Their Upcoming Tour
During the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards, NewJeans was interviewed on the red carpet, hinting at potential touring plans. When asked about it, member Danielle teased, “Well, we don’t want to spoil too much. Let’s just say we’re putting in a lot of preparation and hard work.” Expressing excitement about sharing new music, the singer emphasized the group’s anticipation for upcoming releases. While details about NewJeans’ new music and potential tour remain uncertain, fans can look forward to surprises and dedicated effort from the group.
PLAVE Wins Big
Making history on March 6, the virtual K-pop boy band PLAVE secured victory on Show Champion with their song WAY 4 LUV. This achievement marked them as the first virtual K-pop group to clinch the prestigious title. Competing against strong contenders like CRAVITY’s Love or Die, LE SSERAFIM’s EASY, BIBI’s Bam Yang Gang, and NCT’s Taeyong’s TAP, PLAVE’s win underscored their rising prominence in the K-pop scene.
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