Nam Siwoo Reporter
Covers K-Pop for TrendBiz, and also writes about Global Hallyu and Celebrity News.
Contact: nam.siwoo@trendbiz.co.kr
Voice actor Nam Do-hyeong tests voice-driven character creation in Where Winds Meet
Voice actor Nam Do-hyeong demonstrated a unique customization feature in the martial arts game 'Where Winds Meet' where a character's appearance is automatically generated based on the user's voice tone.
West Castle argues consistent taste defines true music expertise
YouTube creator West Castle, who provides music digging guides, shared his philosophy on musical expertise and taste during a recent appearance on the ZENERATE channel.
Lawyer Seo found dead in Gyeonggi warehouse fueling Jeon Hye-won's revenge
In the KBS Drama 'A Trap Called Desire', the discovery of a lawyer's body in a Gyeonggi Province warehouse marks a major turning point as Jeon Hye-won vows to reclaim her position through revenge.
Trot audition stars reinterpret classics from senior singers
Trot audition alumni including Jin Hae-seong, Hong Ji-yoon, and Park Ji-hyun performed reinterpreted versions of famous songs by senior artists such as Jang Yoon-jeong and Song Ga-in.
KCM sings heartfelt wedding song for wife after 15-year wait
Singer KCM shared a special wedding song for his wife, Ye-won, during a ceremony featured on the KBS program The Return of Superman. The performance featured collaborations with prominent vocalists Kim Tae-woo and Lee Young-hyun.
Gag Concert portrays awkward relationship between chairman and secretary
A comedic segment on KBS 2TV's 'Gag Concert' depicted the awkward and humorous relationship between a chairman, his secretary, and his wife.
Mother builds creative workspace in Yangpyeong after discovering daughter's talent
A creative community in Yangpyeong provides a space for 20 young people with developmental disabilities to pursue artistic labor. The workspace, established in 2021, allows members to reclaim self-determination through the process of choosing colors and filling surfaces.
Life in Sillim-dong: 4,000 students enduring daily struggles in tiny rooms
Archival footage from KBS reveals the lives of thousands of students who gathered in Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, to prepare for national examinations such as the judicial, administrative, and foreign service exams.
Yoo Min-sang shares drama preferences and life-changing works on YouTube
Comedian Yoo Min-sang shared his honest views on drama preferences and his favorite works during the recently released video content 'Gae-gijakgi: Drama Edition'.
Gaeko reflects on past "traitor" labels for hip-hop artists performing vocals and his recent work with G-DRAGON
Dynamic Duo's Gaeko shared stories about the historical stigma against rappers performing vocals and his recent experiences writing lyrics for idol groups including IVE, NMIXX, and EXO.
Byun Jin-sub reveals he planned to quit music after first album
Singer Byun Jin-sub, known for being South Korea's first million-seller, appeared on the KBS late-night music program "The Seasons S9," where he shared personal struggles and the stories behind his hits.
Fencing star Oh Sang-uk selects light beer to manage training calories
National fencing athlete Oh Sang-uk shared his strategy for enjoying beer while managing his diet during training on the JTBC show 'Chef & My Fridge'.
ZEROBASEONE members act as researchers for K-Seafood campaign
Members of the group ZEROBASEONE participated in the "Seafood Lab" program, a K-Seafood campaign conducted with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, to explore the charms of Korean seafood through various quizzes and games.
Ji Suk-jin pays 516,000 won for Running Man food tour
During a food tour at Namdaemun Market, SBS 'Running Man' member Ji Suk-jin was forced to pay 516,000 won of the 572,000 won total cost after losing a game to determine who would use a corporate card.
Ha Seok-jin renounces inheritance as Bae Yun-gyu reveals gigolo identity
In the 24th episode of the KBS drama 'Love on the Menu', characters face intense conflicts through drastic decisions, including Ha Seok-jin's character renouncing his inheritance and Bae Yun-gyu's shocking confession regarding his true source of income.
Park So-ra reveals eccentric ideal type during chaotic Gag Concert blind date
In a segment of KBS 2TV's 'Verbal Commentary Booth', Park So-ra describes her highly unusual ideal type, leading to a series of unexpected confrontations during a simulated blind date.
Gag Concert satirizes matchmaking grades and generational marriage value clashes
A segment on KBS 2TV's 'Gag Concert' satirized the cold reality of matchmaking services and the clashing marriage values between different generations. The sketches depicted how personal wealth and lifestyle habits dictate social grades and influence modern dating conflicts.
Kim Poong flirts with Woo Do-hee during Chef Son Jong-won's cooking episode
During episode 94 of JTBC's "Chef & My Fridge," Chef Son Jong-won utilized Chef Woo Do-hee's precise knife skills as a key component of his culinary strategy, prompting playful flirting from Kim Poong.
Choi Hyun-seok's nitrogen cooking vs. Son Jong-won's precision knife skills in battle for Oh Sang-uk
Two professional chefs, Choi Hyun-seok and Son Jong-won, competed to cook for fencing champion Oh Sang-uk on the JTBC show 'Chef & My Fridge'.
YouTuber Kang Yu-mi reveals husband's retirement following 50 million won debt
YouTuber Kang Yu-mi shared the story of her husband's precarious life as an "Excel broadcaster," detailing how his pursuit of donations led to massive debt and domestic conflict before his eventual retirement.
Fencing legend Oh Sang-uk jokes that his Asian Games MVP prize is "3,800 won before taxes"
Fencing grand slam winner Oh Sang-uk appeared on the JTBC Entertainment program "Chef & My Fridge" to share stories from the Asian Games, including a joke about his MVP prize money.
CORTIS visits IKEA to buy sofas for 7 million Weverse fans
The group CORTIS visited IKEA to select sofas as a gift for their fans, celebrating a fandom that has grown from 5 million to nearly 7 million Weverse community subscribers.
Kang Min-kyung teaches novice driver Jung Jae-hyung to drive in her Porsche
Jung Jae-hyung, who recently obtained his driver's license, underwent driving lessons in Kang Min-kyung's Porsche as shown in a video on the YouTube channel Fairy Jae-hyung.
Far East Asian Tigers release live performance video from Busan festival
The band Far East Asian Tigers has released a lyric version live clip of their performance of "Myeonmok Middle School" at the 2026 Busan International Rock Festival.
Voice actor Nam Do-hyeong tests voice-driven character creation in Where Winds Meet
West Castle argues consistent taste defines true music expertise
Lawyer Seo found dead in Gyeonggi warehouse fueling Jeon Hye-won's revenge
Trot audition stars reinterpret classics from senior singers
KCM sings heartfelt wedding song for wife after 15-year wait
Gag Concert portrays awkward relationship between chairman and secretary
Mother builds creative workspace in Yangpyeong after discovering daughter's talent
Life in Sillim-dong: 4,000 students enduring daily struggles in tiny rooms
Yoo Min-sang shares drama preferences and life-changing works on YouTube
Gaeko reflects on past "traitor" labels for hip-hop artists performing vocals and his recent work with G-DRAGON
Byun Jin-sub reveals he planned to quit music after first album
Fencing star Oh Sang-uk selects light beer to manage training calories
ZEROBASEONE members act as researchers for K-Seafood campaign
Ji Suk-jin pays 516,000 won for Running Man food tour
Ha Seok-jin renounces inheritance as Bae Yun-gyu reveals gigolo identity
Park So-ra reveals eccentric ideal type during chaotic Gag Concert blind date
Gag Concert satirizes matchmaking grades and generational marriage value clashes
Kim Poong flirts with Woo Do-hee during Chef Son Jong-won's cooking episode
Choi Hyun-seok's nitrogen cooking vs. Son Jong-won's precision knife skills in battle for Oh Sang-uk
YouTuber Kang Yu-mi reveals husband's retirement following 50 million won debt
Fencing legend Oh Sang-uk jokes that his Asian Games MVP prize is "3,800 won before taxes"
CORTIS visits IKEA to buy sofas for 7 million Weverse fans
Kang Min-kyung teaches novice driver Jung Jae-hyung to drive in her Porsche