First, we bring you news about singer Kang Min-kyung, who is embroiled in the Passion Pay controversy. Kang Min-kyung, who started the shopping mall business in 2020, attracted attention by selling a 6.5 billion won building in Hapjeong-dong and using it as a shopping mall office and showroom. He recently caused controversy by listing the annual salary for experienced workers as 25 million won in a shopping mall job posting posted on his personal SNS account. In addition, Kang Min-kyung was criticized for selling scrunchies for 59,000 won when the shopping mall opened.
In addition, stars embroiled in the controversy over the 'celebrity premium', which causes prices to rise due to celebrity status, include actress Gong Hyo-jin, G-Dragon of the group Big Bang, and Jessica from Girls' Generation. In <Year-Round Plus>, we hear from experts about the reason for the celebrity premium.
Next, the star who created a stir with the romance of the century! In 'Rivals VS', we take a look at everything from actors Song Joong-ki and Hyun Bin's hit movies to billion-dollar real estate properties.
Song Joong-ki, who recently reached his 'second heyday' with the drama <The youngest son of a chaebol family>, rose to the ranks of Korean Wave stars with the 2016 drama <Descendants of the Sun>. Since then, Song Joong-ki, who boasted a high ransom in the advertising world, has attracted attention as it is known that his real estate assets alone are worth over 50 billion won, including a condo in Hawaii, a detached house in Itaewon, and a high-end villa in Cheongdam-dong.
On the other hand, Hyun Bin became the nation's younger man through the drama My Name is Kim Sam-soon! He created the ‘Joo Won sick’ syndrome through the drama ‘Secret Garden’ and received a lot of love for his urbane ‘chaebol man’ image. In addition, he showed excellent financial skills and surprised people by saying that he purchased a penthouse in Guri City, known as the newlywed home where he lives with his wife Son Ye-jin, for about 4.8 billion won. Of the two, who will be the star chosen in ‘Rivals VS’? You can check it on this day.
‘Let’s Go GO!’ is KBS’ first Monday-Tuesday drama starting in 2023! We meet actors Jung Yong-hwa, Kwak Sun-young, and Ye Ji-won from the drama <Brain Collaboration>. Jung Yong-hwa, who plays the role of a brain scientist, plans to stimulate curiosity by revealing the story behind how he had to digest a huge amount of metabolism on this day. Meanwhile, Ye Ji-won, who plays a character with a hypersexual brain, created a lot of buzz with a photo of her pole dancing while holding on to a sign on the street while filming <Brain Control>. In response to this, Ye Ji-won made people laugh by replying, “People who pole dance actually hang a lot while walking down the street.”
What followed was a point-and-shoot talk that revealed the inner thoughts of the three actors! Actors who take the time to choose the character they want to change their brains from, to the mood maker on set. This raises expectations as to who the actor they nominated will be. Plus, a lively drama filming site! It will be revealed on ‘Let’s go GO!’
These days, the number of middle-aged fans has increased along with the Trot craze! From their unique fandom culture to the differences with idol fandom culture, we covered everything in 'Special Coverage to the End'. Trot fans who clearly revealed their identity through colorful cheering tools and fashion that <Year-Round Plus> encountered at singer Song Ga-in's fan meeting and Kim Ho-jung's concert! It is said that unlike idol fandom, which sends gifts to the agency or opens an event cafe on a member's birthday, trot fandom has special, unexpected gifts. It raises curiosity about the identity of 'this' that filled Kim Ho-jung's refrigerator with the love of fans.
Also, on this day, you can hear the stories of Trot fans who said they have become closer to their families since they started fan life by sharing fandom culture together, from teaching them how to do so-called 'streaming' and how to vote to booking concert tickets on their behalf. .
Lastly, actors Jang Keun-suk and Heo Seong-tae from Coupang Play's original series, the crime thriller <Bait>, appeared together on 'Star on the Way Home from Work'. Jang Geun-seok, who plays the role of a veteran detective, followed his intuition and went to a fishing cafe?! They say there will be a fishing competition and the winner will even receive a special gift! It raises questions about who the actor who succeeded in becoming a big hit will be while being continuously baited and scammed(?). Meanwhile, Heo Seong-tae, who was recently selected as a 'star who will shine in 2023' by <Year-Round Plus>, shared his thoughts on taking on his first leading role in a drama. Next, Jang Geun-suk, a senior in the entertainment industry who celebrated his 30th debut anniversary last year! He is said to have surprised everyone by confessing, "I can't always be without someone by my side" in response to Heo Seong-tae's question, "Do you have a girlfriend?" during the lie detector game corner. The chemistry between the two talented actors can be seen in ‘Star on the Way Home from Work’.
<Year-Round Plus> will be broadcast on KBS2 at 11 PM on Thursday, January 12.
Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr