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March Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has published this month’s brand reputation rankings for variety stars! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 50 popular entertainers, using big data collected from February 1 to March 1. Yoo Jae Suk held onto his spot at the top of the list this month with a brand reputation index of 6,019,349. High-ranking phrases in his keyword analysis included “How Do You Play?”, “Punghyanggo,” and “You Quiz,” while his highest-ranking related terms included “rise,” “strength,” and “surpass.” Yoo Jae Suk’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 94.07 percent positive reactions. Ji Suk Jin shot to second place after seeing a whopping 201.99 percent increase in his brand reputation index since February, bringing his total score for the month to 2,930,293. Park Myung Soo rose to third place with a brand reputation index of 2,707,601, marking an impressive 167.03 percent increase in his score since last month. Meanwhile, Jun Hyun Moo came in at a very close fourth with a brand reputation index of 2,707,312 for March. Finally, Kim Jong Kook rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 2,487,199, marking a 112.07 percent rise in his score since February. Yoo Jae Suk Ji Suk Jin Park Myung Soo Jun Hyun Moo Kim Jong Kook Shin Dong Yup HaHa Seo Jang Hoon Heo Kyung Hwan Kim Sook Jung Joon Ha Kim Jong Min Kang Ho Dong Kim Gura Kim Dong Hyun Lee Soo Ji Joo Woo Jae Ahn Jung Hwan Kim Joon Ho Jang Do Yeon Kim Young Chul Lee Kyung Kyu Super Junior’s Kim Heechul Tak Jae Hoon Lee Young Ja Song Ji Hyo Yang Se Chan Lee Soo Geun Lee Sang Min Hong Jin Kyung Top Photo Credit: Xportsnews
Watch: Kim Hye Yoon, Lee Jong Won, Jang Da A, And More Fight To Survive An Inescapable Reservoir In “Whispering Water”
The film “Whispering Water” has unveiled a chilling new teaser! “Whispering Water” is a horror film about a production crew sent to a reservoir named Salmokji to reshoot road-view footage after an unidentified figure was spotted in their initial footage. There, they encounter a mysterious presence lurking in the dark, deep water. The teaser opens with Su In (Kim Hye Yoon) stepping into water shrouded in thick fog, unable to see what lies ahead, setting the eerie tone from the very start. When an unidentified figure appears on Salmokji road view, Su In leads the filming crew toward Salmokji, while Ki Tae (Lee Jong Won) worries about her. Se Jeong (Jang Da A) warns, “Water ghosts are more dangerous than other ghosts because they bewitch people,” and the sudden, unannounced appearance of Kyo Sik (Kim Jun Han) raises the tension even further as strange events begin to unfold at Salmokji. Among these terrifying events, Kyung Joon (Oh Dong Min) and Sung Bin (Yoon Jae Chan) skip stones that return at terrifying speed, causing the crew to scream in panic. Scenes of Kyung Tae (Kim Young Sung) and Su In confronting an unknown presence in the water intensify the fear. An old woman warns, “You can’t get out there alive,” and a terrified Sung Bin finally faces the ghost, leaving viewers on edge about the fate of those who step into the inescapable Salmokji. “Whispering Water” is scheduled to hit theaters on April 8.
“The King’s Warden” Production Team Denies Plagiarism Allegations
The production team of “The King’s Warden” has formally responded to allegations of plagiarism. On March 9, MBN reported exclusively that the bereaved family of “A,” the 31st-generation descendant of Eom Heung Do, claimed that some scenes in the film resemble a drama titled “Eom Heung Do,” which “A” had been preparing before his death in 2019. The family argued that several elements were identical: a scene in which King Danjong opens his heart while sharing a meal with Eom Heung Do, a scene in which Eom Heung Do rescues King Danjong as he attempts to throw himself off a cliff, the portrayal of several palace maids as a single character, and the adaptation of Eom Heung Do’s children into a single son. In response, production company Onda Works issued a statement on March 10, saying, “The film ‘The King’s Warden’ is a purely original work based on historical facts, and the entire creative process has been documented in detail and can be verified.” The company added, “Because the work is based on historical figures and events, there may be other creative works claiming similarities. However, there was no route or causal connection through which the creators encountered the work in question during the creative process, and there has been absolutely no plagiarism of other works during the planning, development, or production stages.” They continued, “The claims of plagiarism are groundless, and we will respond firmly through all possible measures, including legal procedures, against such allegations.” Set during the Joseon Dynasty, the “The King’s Warden” centers on King Danjong (Park Ji Hoon), the sixth king of Joseon, who is betrayed by his uncle and dethroned before being exiled to Cheongnyeongpo in Yeongwol, Gangwon Province. There, he encounters Eom Heung Do (Yoo Hae Jin), the head of the local village, setting the story’s events in motion. The film recently surpassed 11 million moviegoers.
Park Bo Gum, Joo Won, Lee Sun Bin, And More Begin Filming For New Historical Action Film
Park Bo Gum, Joo Won, Jung Jae Young, and Lee Sun Bin’s upcoming film has begun filming! “The Sword: A Legend of the Red Wolf” is a historical action film set shortly after the fall of Goguryeo. It follows a man who loses his memory and becomes a slave before entering a tournament for a legendary sword. Director Kim Han Min of the film “War of the Arrows” will take the helm. Ahead of the start of filming, director Kim Han Min and the actors gathered for an activity script reading session, practicing both the lines as well as the action choreography. Unlike a typical script reading, the activity reading functioned more like a rehearsal combining action and dialogue, adding depth to the narrative as the actors immersed into their characters. Park Bo Gum takes on the role of Chil Seong, a warrior who has lost his memory. The actor will impress with his powerful sword-fighting action as his character transforms from a slave gladiator to a hero. Joo Won plays Gyepil Haryeok (Qibi Heli), a character who opposes Chil Seong. Gyepil Haryeok is a cold warrior representing the Göktürks in the tournament, forming a fierce rivalry with Chil Seong. He will showcase fierce charisma and difficult action scenes using two swords. Jung Jae Young transforms into Heuk Su Gang, the steadfast leader of the Goguryeo restoration army, known as the Damul Army. Lee Sun Bin plays Maya, a member of the restoration army, showcasing strong determination and action. Furthermore, the cast will be joined by Vietnamese star Trấn Thành, Kim Jae Chul, Choi Gwi Hwa, Park Myung Hoon, Lee Soon Won, and more. “The Sword: A Legend of the Red Wolf” began filming on March 3. Stay tuned for updates!
Watch: NCT's Jaemin And Jeno Show Off Contrasting Charms In "Amazing Saturday" Preview
Get ready to see NCT’s Jaemin and Jeno on “Amazing Saturday”! The popular tvN variety show has revealed a sneak peek of next week’s episode, which will feature Jaemin and Jeno as guests alongside Im Woo Il and Kim Ji Yoo. Jaemin and Jeno, who recently made their unit debut as the new duo NCT JNJM, display entirely different charms in the preview. Jeno proves sharp and perceptive when it comes to the show’s games, but Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon quickly swoops in to “steal” his answers, playfully telling him, “Life is all about timing!” Meanwhile, Jaemin isn’t quite as adept at the guessing games as his bandmate. After hearing one of the quiz questions, he tells the cast members, “This is our song.” But when asked for help with the answer, he cracks everyone up by responding, “I can’t think of it right now.” Shin Dong Yup jokingly observes, “Jaemin is the one trying the hardest to figure out the right answer.”
"The King's Warden" Surpasses 11 Million Moviegoers Faster Than "Exhuma" And "12.12: The Day"
Just two days after surpassing 10 million moviegoers, “The King’s Warden” has reached another impressive milestone! On the morning of March 8 KST, the Korean Film Council announced that “The King’s Warden” had officially drawn over 11 million moviegoers. “The King’s Warden” first hit theaters on February 4, meaning that the film hit the 11 million mark on the 33rd day of its release. The movie reached the milestone at the same speed as the 2024 blockbuster “The Roundup: Punishment” (also known as “The Outlaws 4”)—and faster than hits like “Exhuma” (which took 40 days to surpass 11 million moviegoers), “12.12: The Day” (36 days), and “Masquerade” (48 days). “The King’s Warden” is the first Korean film to center on the story of King Danjong (Park Ji Hoon), the sixth king of Joseon. After ascending the throne at age 12, Danjong was ultimately dethroned by his uncle Grand Prince Suyang and exiled to Cheongnyeongpo in Gangwon Province, where he met his tragic end. Set in 1457, the film follows village chief Eom Heung Do (Yoo Hae Jin), who voluntarily transforms his village into an exile site to revitalize its future, and the unexpected bond he forms with the young dethroned king. Congratulations to the cast and crew of “The King’s Warden”!