Welcome to Exciting News and Essential Updates 1-31-26. Stay updated with the latest casting news, music releases, and drama premieres and finales from January 24 – 30.
The Highlights for This Week
Korean Entertainment News: January 24 - 30
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:
- WHIB – ROCK THE NATION
- KiiiKiii – 404 (New Era)
- LNGSHOT – FaceTime
- 8TURN – BRUISE
- i-dle– Mono
Drama Premieres and Finales
Here are the highly anticipated drama premieres and finales for this week:
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- IDOL I (Finale)
- Our Golden Days (Finale)
New Casting Announcements
Kang Hoon, Kim Hye Joon, and Cha Woo Min
Kang Hoon, Kim Hye Joon, and Cha Woo Min will star in the upcoming romantic comedy ‘My Favorite Employee‘. Based on a webtoon, the drama follows a young woman who takes a job at a fashion company hoping to meet her favorite idol. But along the way she ends up falling for her new boss. ‘My Favorite Employee‘ is scheduled to premiere some time in September.
Lee Jun Hyuk
Lee Jun Hyuk will star in the upcoming occult drama ‘Awakening‘. The story follows a new priest hired to work at a local high school to investigate evil spirits. ‘Awakening‘ is scheduled to air some time next year.
Song Kang, Lee Jun Young, and Jang Gyuri
Song Kang, Lee Jun Young, and Jang Gyuri will star in the upcoming romantic drama ‘Four Hands‘. The story follows three talented students who attend an elite high school for music. ‘Four Hands’ is scheduled to air some time in August.
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
WHIB: ROCK THE NATION
WHIB’s new single “ROCK THE NATION” blends raw hip-hop with the pulse of electronic dance pop. The track features heavy basslines and explosive beats with powerful rap sections. The music video shows the group leading a revolution against the powers of technology.
KiiiKiii: 404 (New Era)
KiiiKiii’s new single “404 (New Era)” merges futuristic hyperpop with UK house. The dance track features electronic beats and glitchy synth sounds. The music video takes place in a digital dystopia, as the group chases their dreams through cinematic landscapes and tired rehearsal spaces.
LNGSHOT: FaceTime
LNGSHOT’s new track “FaceTime” blends smooth 90s R&B influences with a modern twist. The track features confident vocals over laid-back rhythms. The music video shows the members hanging out in a retro bowling alley and connecting through digital spaces.
8TURN: BRUISE
8TURN’s latest single “BRUISE” blends rock and emotive pop. The turbulent track is driven by guitar riffs and emotional vocals. The music video shows the group wandering through a shadowy urban landscape, battling personal struggles while igniting the transformative power of love.
i-dle: Mono
i-dle’s new single “Mono” blends moody alternative pop with sleek electronic sound. The minimalistic track features atmospheric synth layers and emotionally resonant choruses. The music video shows the members as they travel through isolated monochrome spaces.
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
Finale
‘IDOL I’
A passionate lawyer finds herself torn between her job and her favorite idol when he becomes the prime suspect in a shocking murder case. And as she confronts her own beliefs about justice and loyalty, she will get a glimpse into what lies beneath the surface of celebrity personas.
Finale Date: January 27, 2026
Finale
‘Our Golden Days’
A young man has sworn to never get married, despite his families pleas to fall in love and settle down. But one of his close friends is an interior decorator who has had a crush on him since they were young, and she hopes to change his mind about love and marriage.
Finale Date: January 25, 2026
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