Min Hee Jin former ADOR CEO and the producer behind NewJeans is officially preparing to debut a new idol group under her new company, OK Records.
The label will hold a private in-person audition on the 7th at one of Korea’s top dance studios. Founded in October, OK Records is registered for music production, management, performance planning, and brand strategy, with Min Hee Jin serving as executive director.
Auditions are open to trainees born between 2006 and 2011, with no limits on nationality or gender, hinting at plans for both a girl group and a boy group. The chosen studio has worked with major dance crews and choreographers tied to NewJeans.
Min Hee Jin has also continued her legal proceedings following her departure from HYBE, claiming her dismissal was unjust. Meanwhile, NewJeans appears to have cleared or deactivated accounts previously used under the “NJZ” handle, fueling speculation about the group’s transition period.
“What if justice failed you… but someone didn’t?” This is the electrifying question at the heart of Taxi Driver a revenge-driven K-drama that has captivated audiences with its intensity, emotional depth, and cinematic flair.
A Vigilante Service That Fights for the Forgotten
The drama introduces a secret organization disguised as a taxi company, but their mission goes far beyond transportation. The Rainbow Taxi team tracks down criminals the law couldn’t stop and delivers their own form of justice. They don’t forgive. They get even.
Based on Real Crime Cases
One of the show’s strongest elements is its connection to real-life Korean crime stories. Each episode reflects cases that previously shocked the nation, making the revenge arcs even more gripping and emotionally charged.
Nonstop Action From Start to Finish
Taxi Driver thrives on tight pacing and adrenaline-pumping action. Viewers can expect high-speed pursuits, clever setups, and meticulously planned revenge missions that leave no dull moment in sight.
A Cast of Characters You’ll Root For
At the center is Kim Do Ki, an unforgettable antihero whose loyalty and pain make him instantly compelling. The Rainbow Taxi crew each broken and shaped by their past forms a found family that brings heart to the series.
A Story With Real Emotional Weight
Beyond the action, the drama offers a powerful look at victims who’ve been overlooked or silenced. It explores social issues with empathy, turning each mission into something meaningful and impactful.
Cinematic Visuals and Stylish Storytelling
From neon-lit night scenes to dramatic confrontations, every episode looks like a movie. The series’s sleek visuals and sharp direction heighten both the tension and the emotional stakes.
Why You Should Watch Taxi Driver
The drama delivers the perfect blend of revenge, justice, and heartfelt storytelling. Once you start watching, you’ll find yourself bingeing episode after episode without realizing how much time has passed.
If you’re searching for a K-drama that’s thrilling, emotional, stylish, and deeply satisfying Taxi Driver is the ride you don’t want to miss.
Actor Jung Kyung Ho was caught off guard at the Pro Bono press event when a joking question about a “date” came up.
During the livestream presentation for tvN’s new legal drama, the cast and director introduced the series, where Jung Kyung Ho plays Kang David, a star judge who suddenly falls from grace and is forced to join a public-interest legal team.
As the event wrapped up, MC Park Kyung Lim teased him for “issue-maker–worthy news,” and he shyly insisted he had nothing to reveal. But when the director jokingly added, “At least a date,” Jung Kyung Ho panicked especially since he’s been publicly dating Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung for 14 years.
Flustered, he quickly shut it down, joking instead about the drama’s premiere date and his birthday, earning laughs from everyone.
Actress Kim Yoo Jung has shared behind-the-scenes moments from her recent wedding-themed photo shoot.
On December 2, she posted a series of photos on her personal account, stunning fans in a pure-white wedding dress with a sharp neckline that highlights her elegant beauty. She also sparked excitement with a shot of her sharing a kiss with Hong Jong Hyun, her on-screen husband in “Dear X.”
Meanwhile, Dear X continues its impressive run, ranking No.1 in new subscription contribution for four consecutive weeks and dominating overseas platforms holding the top spot on Rakuten Viki in the U.S. for four weeks and reaching No.3 on Disney+ Japan.
Red Velvet’s Kim Ye Rim (Yeri) will star in the upcoming drama “Azure Spring” (literal title).
On December 2, a local media outlet reported that she had been cast as the lead character Anna, a haenyeo (female diver). Her agency Blitzway Entertainment later confirmed, “Kim Ye Rim will appear in Azure Spring.”
Adapted from the popular webtoon, Azure Spring is a heartwarming human drama about Deok Hyeon, a man stuck in the past, and Anna, a job seeker afraid of the future. The two become a haenam (male diver) and haenyeo, entering the ocean with nothing but their own strength. Through diving, they rediscover purpose, reopen their long-stagnant hearts, and regain the warmth of living within a community.
Yeri plays Seo Anna, a former national youth athlete whose career ended due to injury. After her dreams collapse, she returns to her mother’s hometown, where she meets Deok Hyeon and begins to build a new dream.
BTS’s Jungkook has reached a remarkable new milestone.
He is now the first K-pop soloist to surpass 10 billion streams on Spotify across all his tracks, achieving this feat on November 25.
His first solo album, GOLDEN (Nov 2023), has already amassed over 6.4 billion streams, with every track surpassing 100 million streams individually a testament to his global popularity.
Jungkook continues to break Spotify records for K-pop solo artists. His single “Seven (feat. Latto)” topped Spotify’s Top Songs Global chart, becoming the first K-pop soloist to do so, with nearly 16 million streams on its first day. The track later ranked 3rd on Spotify’s Most Streamed Songs of Summer 2023 and now holds over 2.6 billion cumulative streams, a record for a Korean artist.
Additionally, “Seven” has spent 123 weeks on the Weekly Top Songs Global chart, marking the longest run for any Asian solo artist. It currently sits at nearly 2.7 billion streams on Spotify.
With this latest achievement, Jungkook continues to cement his global presence and redefine K-pop solo success.
Stray Kids continue to dominate the global music scene, with Forbes officially naming them the No.1 K-Pop group of 2025 and the 3rd biggest K-Pop act overall.
In Forbes’ latest “Top 30 K-Idols of the Year 2025”, Stray Kids achieve their highest ranking yet, surpassing every other K-Pop group. Their meteoric rise is fueled by massive streaming numbers, nonstop media attention, unmatched fan engagement, and record-breaking achievements.
Back-to-back million-seller releases like KARMA and DO IT, along with a record-breaking streak of eight consecutive Billboard 200 No.1 debuts, have solidified Stray Kids as one of the most powerful acts in the industry.
As the highest-ranked group on the list, Stray Kids reaffirm their position as a major force shaping both the present and future of K-Pop.
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