First Kim Go-eun, then Park Bo-young and now, Kim You-jung. GOT7's Jinyoung is building a reputation as one of K-drama's most reliable romantic leads, repeatedly winning viewers over with his chemistry opposite some of Korea's best-known actresses. Jinyoung is currently starring in tvN's weekend drama "100 Days of Deception" as Sato Hideo, an elite interpreter working for the Japanese colonial government, who is also an ethnic Korean named Kim Tae-woong. Hideo lives as a Japanese man while carrying his Korean roots and struggles with a complicated inner conflict. He longs for the approval of his adoptive father, Sato Shinichi, played by Jin Sun-kyu, while rarely allowing his true emotions to surface. Jinyoung conveys both Hideo's cold exterior and hidden wounds through restrained expressions and subtle changes in his gaze. But around Lee Ga-gyeong, played by Kim You-jung, glimpses of tenderness emerge beneath his seemingly indifferent demeanor, creating a simmering romantic tension between the two. In one scene, Hideo notices bruising on Ga-gyeong's wrist and quietly brings her ointment, r

TWICE member Tzuyu's mother has personally stepped in to address dating rumors surrounding her daughter, saying the man at the center of the online speculation is simply a longtime friend. Huang Yen-ling, Tzuyu's mother, addressed the rumors spreading online in a social media post Tuesday. "There have been several rumors about Tzuyu and a male acquaintance," she said. "I have also known this friend for a long time, so I would like to say a few words." According to Huang, Tzuyu and the man have been friends for years. "He is a kind and sincere person who has always supported and helped Tzuyu," she said. Huang pushed back against attempts to interpret their interactions as evidence of a romantic relationship, saying ordinary activities between friends should not fuel speculation. "It is perfectly natural for friends to eat together, go out, talk and look out for each other," she said. "I don't think people should overinterpret things or make careless assumptions based on fragments of information." She also asked people not to criticize or attack anyone based on unverified rumors. "I hope the u

Former THE BOYZ member Ju Haknyeon has won a damages lawsuit against an entertainment reporter who accused him of paying for sex with a former Japanese adult video actress — an allegation that preceded his departure from the K-pop group. The Seoul Central District Court ordered the reporter, identified only as A, to pay Ju 200 million won ($140,000) in damages, according to legal sources Wednesday. The court's Civil Division 25, presided over by Judge Kwon Ki-man, handed down the ruling on Oct. 23 The controversy began in June last year, when A reported that Ju had paid for sex with Kirara Asuka, a former Japanese adult video actress, at a bar in Tokyo. The reporter said the allegation was based on a questionnaire obtained from Japanese weekly magazine Shukan Bunshun. The report had immediate consequences for Ju's career. He suspended all activities, while his agency, ONE HUNDRED, announced that he would leave THE BOYZ and that his exclusive contract would be terminated. Ju denied the prostitution allegation and filed a 1 billion won damages lawsuit against A, saying the report contained