Stray Kids’ “THIS & THAT” Achieves Their Biggest 3rd Week Yet In Top 10 Of Billboard 200
Stray Kids has set a new personal record in the United States with their latest mini album “THIS & THAT”!
Two weeks ago, “THIS & THAT” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart, placing Stray Kids in a tie with The Rolling Stones for the second most No. 1 albums of any group in history. The following week, “THIS & THAT” held steady on the chart at No. 3, making it Stray Kids’ first album ever to spend multiple weeks in the top 3.
On August 30 local time, Billboard revealed that “THIS & THAT” was now spending its third consecutive week on the Billboard 200 at No. 8, making it Stray Kids’ third album to chart in the top 10 for three weeks (after “KARMA” and “DO IT”).
Notably, “THIS & THAT” achieved the biggest third week of any Stray Kids album on the Billboard 200. According to Luminate (formerly Nielsen Music), “THIS & THAT” earned a total of 48,000 equivalent album units in the United States during the week ending on August 27, marking a new career high for the group.
Stray Kids Ties The Rolling Stones’ Record On Billboard 200 As “THIS & THAT” Debuts At No. 1 With Their Biggest U.S. Week Yet
Stray Kids has once again made Billboard history!
On August 16 local time, Billboard announced that Stray Kids’ new mini album “THIS & THAT” had debuted at No. 1 on its Top 200 Albums chart (Billboard’s main chart ranking the most popular albums in the United States), making it the group’s ninth consecutive album to top the chart.
With this new entry, Stray Kids has become the first artist in the 70-year history of the Billboard 200 to have their first nine entries on the chart all debut at No. 1.
Stray Kids has also extended their own record for the most No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 of any group this century (since 2000).
Additionally, Stray Kids has now tied The Rolling Stones’ record for the second most No. 1 albums of any group in history, bested only by The Beatles (which holds the current record with 19 No. 1 albums).
Notably, “THIS & THAT” achieved Stray Kids’ biggest week yet in the United States: according to Luminate (formerly Nielsen Music), the mini album earned a total of 369,000 equivalent album units during the week ending on August 13, marking a new personal best for the group.
The mini album’s total score consisted of 357,000 traditional album sales—making it the No. 1 best-selling album of the week in the United States and marking another career high for Stray Kids—and 11,000 streaming equivalent album (SEA) units, which translates to 12.21 million on-demand audio streams over the course of the week. “THIS & THAT” also racked up 1,000 track equivalent album (TEA) units in its first week.
Before “THIS & THAT,” Stray Kids previously topped the chart with “ODDINARY,” “MAXIDENT,” “★★★★★ (5-STAR),” “ROCK-STAR,” “ATE,” “合 (HOP),” “KARMA,” and “DO IT.”
5 K-Dramas That Left Us With The Biggest Emotional Hangovers
If you’ve ever finished a K-drama and immediately stared at the ceiling wondering what to do with your life next, you know exactly what an emotional hangover feels like. Some dramas don’t just make us cry—they completely take over our hearts and refuse to leave long after the final episode. From devastating love stories to heartbreaking endings, these are the K-dramas that left viewers with the biggest emotional hangovers.
Warning: spoilers for the dramas below.
1. “Reply 1988”
Five childhood friends grow up together in the same neighborhood in Seoul, navigating family struggles, first love, school, and the uncertainty of growing up. Deok Sun (Lee Hye Ri), Jung Hwan (Ryu Jun Yeol), Sun Woo (Ko Kyung Pyo), Dong Ryong (Lee Dong Hwi), and Taek (Park Bo Gum) each face their own challenges, making every character feel real and relatable. Their friendships and the memories they create are what make “Reply 1988” so unforgettable.
This series arguably had one of the most unexpected endings in any K-drama. It created a huge divide among fans, who were suddenly defending their picks: Team Taek or Team Jung Hwan. Those who were Team Jung Hwan were left absolutely devastated and many still aren’t over it. If you watched the series when it first aired, you probably remember how netizens were in complete uproar over the ending.
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2. “My Mister”
Lee Ji An (IU) is a debt-ridden young woman who hustles between several part time jobs and looks after her ailing grandmother. She feels as if there is nothing to look forward to, but things change when she meets Park Dong Hoon (Lee Sun Kyun). He becomes her friend, philosopher, and guide. He helps her look at the bright side of life and gives her the emotional support she seeks.
The story of Ji An is really not for the weak-hearted. Watching her struggle through so much while doing everything she can to take care of her aging grandmother is both heartbreaking and incredibly relatable. The drama feels heavy for most of its run, but the ending offers just enough hope to make all of that pain worth it. It leaves you with a bittersweet feeling that lingers, almost like a reflection of life itself.
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3. “The Red Sleeve”
Based on a novel, “The Red Sleeve” is a historical K-drama that tells the story of an emperor named Yi San (Lee Jun Ho), who falls in love with the court lady Seong Deok Im (Lee Se Young). Despite their differences in class and status, the two engage in a deep romance while trying to fight for their nation. This drama is based on the story of King Jeongjo, who was a noble and great ruler, and the woman he fell madly in love with.
Many still can’t get over this ending. Although the series is loosely based on true events and the outcome was inevitable, it couldn’t have prepared viewers for the absolute anguish and pain. It’s an unforgettable series with a heart-wrenching ending, but it’s also a masterpiece of a drama with fantastic performances from Lee Se Young and Lee Jun Ho. Their powerful chemistry and emotional performances made Yi San and Deok Im’s tragic love story one that viewers will never forget.
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4. “Youth of May”
Lee Do Hyun plays Hwang Hee Tae, a charming and brilliant medical school student who falls in love with Kim Myung Hee (Go Min Si), a strong-willed and independent nurse. The backdrop of the drama takes place in May of 1980 in Gwangju, a period where students rebelled against the corrupt government. And many lives were lost during the Gwangju Uprising.
One of the most tragic endings you’ll see in a K-drama, “Youth of May” is definitely not for the faint of heart. Watching Myung Hee and Hee Tae slowly fall in love makes everything that happens afterward feel even more heartbreaking. Their relationship starts off so tender and genuine, and the chemistry between the two actors is incredibly powerful. You can’t help but become completely invested in their love story and root for them to have the happy ending they deserve.
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5. “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo”
IU stars as the lucky damsel Hae Soo in “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo.” When Go Ha Jin gets sent back in time to the Goryeo era as Hae Soo, she magically bumps into a royal family of many good-looking princes. She falls in love with the eighth prince (Kang Ha Neul) but gets her heart broken and later ends up falling in love with the “evil” brother, Wang So (Lee Joon Gi).
This series became a hit internationally as people couldn’t help but fall in love with the tragic love story between Hae Soo and Wang So. As Wang So must choose duty over love, Hae Soo is left heartbroken, making their romance one of the most unforgettable love stories in K-drama history. The story is so beautiful and heartbreaking that fans still continue to talk about it as one of the saddest K-dramas of all time. It’s a tragic story filled with unforgettable characters, emotional twists, and a love that leaves a lasting impact long after the final episode.
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“Colony” Surpasses 5 Million Moviegoers Faster Than 2025’s Biggest Box Office Hit
“Colony” continues its reign at No. 1 at the Korean box office!
On the morning of June 13 KST, the Korean Film Council announced that “Colony” had officially reached a total of 5,007,673 moviegoers. The film was first released on May 21, meaning that it took less than 24 days to hit the 5 million mark.
Notably, “Colony” reached the milestone two days faster than last year’s “My Daughter Is a Zombie,” which was Korea’s biggest box office hit of 2025.
“Colony” is only the second film released in 2026 to surpass 5 million moviegoers, following the record-breaking hit “The King’s Warden.”
Helmed by “Train to Busan” and “Peninsula” director Yeon Sang Ho, “Colony” is a zombie film about survivors trapped in a building that has been blockaded due to a rapidly mutating virus as they face the ever-growing threat of the infected, who evolve in unpredictable ways. The star-studded cast includes Jun Ji Hyun, Ji Chang Wook, Shin Hyun Been, Kim Shin Rok, Koo Kyo Hwan, and Go Soo.
Congratulations to the cast and crew of “Colony”!
Watch Ji Chang Wook in his new variety show “Kumusta” on Viki below:
4 Biggest Moments From Episodes 3-4 Of “Love Class 3”
“Love Class 3” is the newest installment of the BL campus romance series following “Love Class” and “Love Class 2.” This season, an idol storyline is thrown into the mix, with two unlikely couples trying to navigate school and the K-pop industry.
First is the freshly debuted idol Hyun Jae (Sae Byeol) and trainee Soo An (Seo Yi Han), who lost touch after being separated during an idol survival show. Second is Jae Min (Lee Woo Jin), an idol on hiatus after a scandal, and a curious Thai student named Khun (Petch Panutuch Saelee).
Last week, “Love Class 3” gave a peek into Soo An’s past, an unexpected sleepover, a confusing kiss, and the return of the show’s signature “love class.”
To make sure you remember all the important bits, these are the four biggest moments from episodes 3 and 4.
Warning: spoilers from episodes 3-4!
1. Soo An’s idol backstory is revealed
The premiere of “Love Class 3” showed a tense and distant relationship between Soo An and Hyun Jae, to the point that they’ve lost contact and don’t see each other anymore. But just one year ago, they were as close as can be as fellow contestants on an idol competition show.
There even seemed to be something romantic forming between them, but it was cut short when only Hyun Jae was chosen to join WAKERS, the show’s new boy band. Something clearly happened between then and now, and the new episodes revealed just that.
When Soo An was eliminated from the show during the final round, he congratulated Hyun Jae with a smile, and they promised to meet each other again on stage. They also promised to stay in contact, and at first, they did.
Soo An actually kept his promise of working hard to meet Hyun Jae on stage as an idol, but while Hyun Jae became busier with his own group, Soo An quietly faced more and more setbacks at his company.
Despite how hard he was working, his company kept pushing back his debut as they faced financial problems. Soo An even lost access to his practice studio due to a lease issue. Eventually, he began to give up on his dream to debut.
To make matters worse, a message from Soo An to Hyun Jae was secretly deleted by someone at Hyun Jae’s company. At the same time, Hyun Jae’s group is stripped of their personal phone privileges and moved to a communal company phone. Now they must request use of their personal phone ahead.
All this created a situation where Hyun Jae was left wondering why Soo An has pushed him away and Soo An feeling left behind.
2. Jae Min (accidentally) sleeps over
Episode 2 ended on a cliffhanger, with some very cryptic words being exchanged between Jae Min and Khun.
Jae Min ends up owing a favor to Khun, a classmate who has been a total wildcard and mystery to him so far. Khun is a student from Thailand, and though he knows a good amount of Korean, their relationship has been marked by funny misunderstandings and unfinished conversations because of the language barrier.
When Khun accidentally ruins Jae Min’s shirt during lunch, he buys him another one, but it is extremely expensive. Jae Min intends to return it to Khun so he can get his money back, but the shirt has a mark and cannot be returned. However, Khun says he can pay him back with something else: his body.
Taken aback and assuming Khun means something suggestive, he ends up standing in front of a hotel with Khun, completely afraid of what is about to happen. But Jae Min is totally off.
Finding himself surrounded by moving boxes in an empty apartment, Jae Min finds out that “his body” actually meant manual labor.
Jae Min helps Khun unpack, move in, and clean his new apartment, and he even teaches Khun a little bit about Korean move-in traditions, including ordering black bean noodles. But the day doesn’t end there.
They have a few too many drinks, namely Jae Min, and the night ends with an unplanned sleepover.
The next morning, Jae Min wakes up disoriented in Khun’s bed, unable to fully remember exactly what happened last night. But he’s late for class, so there’s no time to figure it out.
3. Soo An and Hyun Jae share a kiss
But it isn’t a happy ending yet.
In the previous episodes, Soo An found himself working as a staff member during one of Hyun Jae’s events. He just barely sneaks away from Hyun Jae, but dropping his lucky bracelet tips Hyun Jae off to who he is. This leads Hyun Jae to track down Soo An and see him face to face. They finally get their chance to talk things out, but it doesn’t go all that well.
While Hyun Jae asks Soo An to explain why he has pushed him away, Soo An claims their relationship is in the past and that there is nothing between them. Hyun Jae isn’t buying it, and Soo An suddenly leans in for a kiss.
Soo An says he does this to prove there are no lingering feelings between them, but their body language says otherwise. Their reunited moment doesn’t necessarily resolve their feelings—their relationship is actually as unclear as ever.
Hyun Jae doesn’t give up and seeks out Soo An again, but Soo An doesn’t budge. They end their conversation by agreeing not to see each other again.
4. The “love class” officially starts
It turns out this “Love Class” has another love class!
The K-pop setting might be new to this series, but it’s still sticking to its roots with another love class scenario, this time with Jae Min and Khun.
After his drunken sleepover at Khun’s, Jae Min comes to class and finds himself without a partner for a relationship project. Students are asked to form groups of two to experience a mock marriage, where they must get to know each other as a couple, much like the previous “Love Class” seasons.
He’s without a partner, and no one is willing to partner with him because of his stalker allegations. But just when Jae Min thinks he’s the outcast again, in pops Khun, who happens to be seated right behind him. He raises his hand to volunteer as Jae Min’s partner.
It looks like the love class lore is going to continue into the next episodes, and this fake relationship already has some very interesting background circumstances. They haven’t cleared up what happened last night, but now they’re married!
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Asya’s a BL-biased Soompi writer with a love of K-pop and all types of Asian dramas. Some of her favorite shows are “Psychopath Diary,” “Mr. Unlucky Has No Choice but to Kiss!,” “Light On Me,” “The Untamed,” “Go Go Squid!,” and “Cherry Magic!”
Currently watching: “Love Class 3,” “Ticket to Heaven,” “The Lie We Lived In,” “Love Upon A Time,” “Wu,’’ “Smile After Tears,” and “Your Dear Daddy.” Looking forward to: “Love Scandal,” “Don’t Be Too Emotional,” “Magic Lover,” “Mr. Fanboy,” “The Love Matter,” and “Be My Player Two.’’
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Red Velvet’s Joy And Kim Hyun Jin Become Each Other’s Biggest Fans In New Romance Drama
The upcoming drama “One of a Kind Romance” has unveiled a new poster!
Based on a webtoon, “One of a Kind Romance” follows Gong Yu Il (Red Velvet’s Joy), an ordinary woman on the job hunt who unexpectedly becomes the manager of Tak Mu I (Kim Hyun Jin), a top star hiding the emotional scars left by a stalking incident. The drama follows their romance as Gong Yu Il, who dreams of living an ordinary life, and Tak Mu I, who found the strength to keep going through a novel she wrote years ago, cross paths by chance and gradually develop a sweet and heartfelt relationship.
The newly released poster offers a glimpse of the chemistry between the kind-hearted Gong Yu Il and the one-of-a-kind Tak Mu I. Dressed in matching casual outfits of shirts, knitwear, and jeans, the pair sit close together on a sofa holding the same book and exuding a sweet, warm atmosphere. The tagline, “A mutual-stanning romance between a top star and a job seeker,” teases their unique relationship as they become each other’s fans.
The production team commented, “Through Gong Yu Il and Tak Mu I’s journey of healing each other’s emotional wounds and growing their love, we hope to offer both comfort and heart-fluttering excitement to viewers weary from everyday life. We ask for lots of anticipation for ‘One of a Kind Romance,’ which will plant the seeds of love in everyone’s hearts through its lovable characters and charming story.”
Consisting of 12 episodes, “One of a Kind Romance” is slated to premiere in the second half of the year on TVING.
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Kim Hyang Gi Faces Biggest Crisis Yet As Her Secret BL Novelist Identity Risks Exposure In “Absolute Value Of Romance”
Kim Hyang Gi is at risk of having her identity exposed in the upcoming episodes of “Absolute Value of Romance”!
“Absolute Value of Romance” tells the story of high school student Yeo Eui Ju (Kim Hyang Gi), who secretly writes a BL novel featuring her handsome teachers as the main characters. However, when she winds up running into these teachers in real life at unexpected moments, her once-peaceful school life takes a turbulent turn.
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The upcoming episodes will depict the biggest crisis yet for novelist “Lee Mook,” whose true identity as Yeo Eui Ju is on the verge of being exposed to the entire school after remaining hidden for so long.
In the newly released stills, Eui Ju appears visibly anxious as she cautiously watches Eun Ha Soo (Noh Joo Eun), while the uneasy confrontation between Ga Woo Soo (Cha Hak Yeon) and Ha Soo creates a suffocating atmosphere. Ha Soo’s subtle but piercing expression with crossed arms suggests that the rumors have evolved beyond mere suspicion into certainty.
But the crisis does not end there. Another still shows Eui Ju and Woo Soo standing side by side with tense expressions after being summoned to the principal’s office, hinting that the secret she desperately tried to hide may finally have surfaced. Adding to the suspense are scenes of Noh Da Ju (Kim Jae Hyun) and Jung Ki Jeon (Sohn Jeong Hyuck) deeply absorbed in reading Eui Ju’s novel “We Were Friends,” foreshadowing a major ripple effect that could shake the entire school.
With rumors spreading uncontrollably across the school and the biggest obstacle yet looming ahead, anticipation is soaring over what choice Eui Ju will make and whether she will confront the situation head-on.
Episodes 13 and 14 will be released on May 22 at 8 p.m. KST.
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“The King’s Warden” Overtakes “Extreme Job” To Become Korea’s 2nd Biggest Box Office Hit Of All Time
“The King’s Warden” is officially Korea’s biggest box office hit in over a decade!
On April 11 KST, the Korean Film Council announced that as of that morning, “The King’s Warden” had recorded a total of 16,283,970 moviegoers.
As a result, “The King’s Warden” has now overtaken the beloved 2019 hit “Extreme Job” to become the second most-attended Korean movie of all time.
The only Korean film with a higher number of box-office admissions to date is the 2014 blockbuster “The Admiral: Roaring Currents,” which recorded a total of 17,613,682 moviegoers by the end of its run.
Meanwhile, “The King’s Warden” already became the highest-grossing Korean film of all time last month.
Congratulations to the film’s cast and crew!
Watch “The King’s Warden” star Park Ji Hoon in “Love Song for Illusion” on Viki below:
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Watch: Irene Takes 1st-Ever Solo Win For “Biggest Fan” On “Music Bank”; Performances By KISS OF LIFE, KEYVITUP, And More
Red Velvet’s Irene has won her first-ever music show trophy as a solo artist!
On the April 10 episode of “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were BTS’s “SWIM” and Red Velvet’s Irene‘s “Biggest Fan.” Irene ultimately took the prize with a total of 7,062 points, marking her very first music show win as a soloist.
Congratulations to Irene! Watch the winner announcement and encore below!
Performers on today’s show included Red Velvet’s Irene, Kep1er, MAMAMOO’s Hwasa, WJSN’s Dayoung, KISS OF LIFE, PENTAGON’s Kino, hrtz.wav, KickFlip, KEYVITUP, AMPERS&ONE, Jang Haneum, Baby DONT Cry, YOUNG POSSE, cosmosy, and RESCENE.
Watch the performances below:
Red Velvet’s Irene – “Biggest Fan”
Kep1er – “KILLA (Face the other me)”
MAMAMOO’s Hwasa – “So Cute”
WJSN’s Dayoung – “What’s a girl to do”
KISS OF LIFE – “Who is she”
PENTAGON’s Kino – “TAXI”
hrtz.wav – “NINETEEN”
KickFlip – “Eye-Poppin’” and “Backward”
KEYVITUP – “KEYVITUP”
AMPERS&ONE – “GOD”
Jang Haneum – “WANNA”
Baby DONT Cry – “Bittersweet”
YOUNG POSSE – “we don’t go to bed tonight”
cosmosy – “Silence ~ body & soul ~”
RESCENE – “Runaway”
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