January 2, 2026

ITZY Announces 2026 ‘TUNNEL VISION’ World Tour with Initial 9-City Lineup

ITZY is hitting the road again in 2026! On January 2 KST, the group officially unveiled the first set of dates and cities for their third world tour, ‘TUNNEL VISION,’ via a tour poster on social media.

The tour will kick off in Seoul with a three-day concert series from February 13 to 15. Following the opener, the group will embark on the international leg between April and July, visiting:

Melbourne
Sydney
Auckland
Tokyo
Hong Kong
Kaohsiung
Bangkok
Manila

Fans in other regions need not worry, as the poster indicates that “more shows will be announced” in the future. The tour follows the release of their mini-album ‘TUNNEL VISION’ in November 2025, which featured the title track of the same name and B-sides like “Focus” and “8-BIT HEART.”

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K-DRAMA

Jang Na Ra x Kim Hye Yoon: Confirmed for ‘Good Partner 2’!

By Riku January 2, 2026 No Comments

SBS Confirms ‘Good Partner 2’: Jang Na Ra Returns with Kim Hye Yoon as New Co-Star

SBS’s blockbuster legal drama Good Partner is officially coming back for a second season. On January 1, the production team released the first teaser video, confirming the return of Jang Na Ra as the veteran divorce lawyer and announcing the addition of Kim Hye Yoon as a spirited new rookie attorney.

The teaser highlights a fresh dynamic between the two leads. When Jang Na Ra’s character asserts, “Just trust me,” Kim Hye Yoon’s character boldly counters, “No, trust me!”—signaling a confident and ambitious partnership for the upcoming season.

Season 1, which concluded in September 2024, was a massive success. Written by an actual divorce lawyer, it achieved a peak viewership rating of 18.7% (Nielsen Korea). The first season was praised for the “womanance” chemistry between Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun; Season 2 aims to continue this legacy with Kim Hye Yoon stepping into the rookie role.

Good Partner 2 is scheduled to air later this year.

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K-NEWS

V Reveals ‘TYPE 非’ Photobook & Seoul Exhibition.

By Riku January 2, 2026 No Comments

BTS’s V Launches Artistic Project ‘TYPE 非’ with Photobook and Frieze House Exhibition

BTS member V (Kim Taehyung) is starting 2026 with a major artistic endeavor. On December 31, BigHit Music announced the release of a new photobook titled “TYPE 非”, alongside a special exhibition called “V TYPE 非 : ON-SITE IN SEOUL.”

The 278-page hardcover photobook is described as a deeply personal project, with V involved in every stage from planning to photography. The concept revolves around “non-fixity” and defies categorization, featuring 20 chapters that flow as a continuous narrative to showcase V’s fluid artistic persona. A separate poster set featuring seven unique images is also available for purchase.

To celebrate the release, an immersive exhibition will be held at Frieze House Seoul for approximately two weeks in January. The exhibition aims to translate the photobook’s themes into a spatial experience, utilizing media art and varying atmospheres that mimic the flow of the book’s chapters.

Pre-orders for the photobook and poster set are currently open at major retailers including Weverse Shop, Ktown4U, and Cokodive.

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Nana Fights Back : Star Countersues Robbery Suspect.

By Riku January 2, 2026 No Comments

Nana Vows Strong Legal Action After Robbery Suspect Files “Attempted Murder” Complaint

Actress Nana and her agency, Sublime, have announced a zero-tolerance legal stance against a robbery suspect who broke into her home last November. On January 2, the agency released a statement condemning the suspect for causing “secondary harm” by filing a retaliatory complaint against the actress.

The incident occurred on November 15, when an intruder identified as “A” broke into Nana’s home in Guri, Gyeonggi Province. Nana managed to subdue the armed intruder physically. While “A” was arrested for aggravated robbery resulting in injury, he recently filed a complaint against Nana, claiming her acts of self-defense constituted “attempted murder” and denying he was armed.

Sublime stated, “The perpetrator has shown no remorse and has instead filed a separate complaint against Nana, exploiting the fact that the victim is a public figure.” The agency revealed that while they initially considered leniency, this audacious move has led them to pursue “all possible civil and criminal legal actions” to protect their artist from further psychological and physical trauma.

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K-BEAUTY

Beauty YouTuber Daddoa Dies at 29

By Riku January 2, 2026 No Comments

First-Generation Beauty YouTuber Daddoa Passes Away at 29

The beauty community is mourning the loss of popular YouTuber Daddoa (Lee Da Sol), who passed away at the age of 29.

According to her agency, Leferi, the creator died on December 16, though the news was only recently made public. In a statement, the agency honored her legacy, describing her as “more than a first-generation YouTuber” and a “pioneering figure who was among the first to prove the global potential of K-beauty.”

Respecting the bereaved family’s wishes, the cause of death has not been disclosed, and the agency has requested that the public refrain from speculation.

Born in 1996, Daddoa began her career as a blogger before launching her YouTube channel in 2014. She quickly gained over a million subscribers and expanded her influence across Asia, particularly in China. In 2021, she had paused her online activities to focus on her academic studies. Fans have since flooded social media with condolences, expressing their sadness and gratitude for her work.

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