Welcome to Exciting News and Essential Updates 1-10-26. Stay updated with the latest casting news, music releases, and drama premieres and finales from January 3 – 9.
The Highlights for This Week
Korean Entertainment News: January 3 - 9
This week in Korean entertainment, we have exciting updates on actors confirmed for new drama roles, fresh music video releases, and highly anticipated drama premieres and finales. Stay tuned to catch all the buzz!
New Music Videos
Check out the latest music videos released this week:
- JOOHONEY – STING
- idntt – Pretty Boy Swag
- Apink – Love Me More
- CNBLUE – Killer Joy
- CHUU– XO, My Cyberlove
Drama Premieres and Finales
Here are the highly anticipated drama premieres and finales for this week:
- To My Beloved Thief (Premiere)
- Spring Fever (Premiere)
New K-Pop Music Videos Released This Week
New week, new music. There is a variety of great new music out this week, but whether you love powerful rock or melodic pop hits, we’ve got you covered. So take a look at the new music of the week and feel free to dance along.
This Week in K-Pop
Latest K-Pop Music Videos

JOOHONEY: STING
Monsta X’s Joohoney’s new single “STING,” fuses hip-hop and dark trap elements, layered over aggressive electronic beats. The track features sharp rap and energetic bass. The music video, “STING” shows the singer in a junkyard, training both physically and mentally for a big battle.

idntt: Pretty Boy Swag
idntt’s new single “Pretty Boy Swag” mixes hip-hop and glossy pop. The playful track features strong beats and smooth, confident rap verses. The music video shows the group dancing in a graffiti covered parking garage.

Apink: Love Me More
Apink’s new single “Love Me More” celebrates the group’s 15th anniversary. The track is a nostalgic yet modern dance-pop song, featuring smooth new jack swing and powerful vocals. The creative music video shows the group in a claymation winter wonderland, as they nurture a seed that blooms into cherry blossoms.

CNBLUE: Killer Joy
CNBLUE’s latest single “Killer Joy” has pop-rock energy mixed with polished alternative influences. The track features heavy guitar riffs and rhythmic drum patterns, The music video shows the band moving through a sleek, cinematic backdrop, as they start in a small rehearsal room and expand to bigger, more elaborate venues.

CHUU: XO, My Cyberlove
CHUU’s new single “XO, My Cyberlove” is a blend of bubbly synth-pop and electronic dance music, with a glossy, futuristic sound. The track features playful rhythms and bright melodies, focusing on CHUU’s lighthearted vocal charm. The whimsical music video tells the story of an online romance, where the singer navigates a cyber-inspired landscape.
Upcoming Drama Premieres and Finales
This Week in K-Dramas
Don’t miss out on these must-watch dramas that are sure to make waves in the K-drama world!
Watch the Trailers
Premiere
‘To My Beloved Thief’
In the Joseon period, a diligent physician leads a double life as a daring thief, stealing from the corrupt elite to aid the needy.But when he meets charming royal investigator, they will find themselves straddling the line between love and justice.
Premiere Date: January 3, 2025
Premiere
‘Spring Fever’
A beloved teacher leaves her life in Seoul after a difficult emotional experience to become an exchange teacher in the countryside. And when she meets a local CEO of a small power company. who happens to be the uncle of one of her new students, she starts to find the healing and renewal she had been hoping for.
Premiere Date: January 5, 2025
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