WINNER’s Kang Seung Yoon Reportedly Cast In New Drama + YG Briefly Responds

WINNER’s Kang Seung Yoon may be returning to the small screen for the first time in four years!

On July 1, Xportsnews reported that Kang Seung Yoon has been cast in the upcoming KBS2 weekend drama “I Went to School” (literal title).

“I Went to School” tells the story of Yoon Ok Hee, an overly involved mother who enrolls in college later in life, embarking on a new chapter as she redesigns her future. Lee Jung Eun is in talks to lead the drama as Yoon Ok Hee, with Yu Jun Sang, Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung, and Jeon Sung Woo also reportedly joining the cast.

According to the report, Kang Seung Yoon has been offered the role of Yoon Ok Hee’s son.

In response to the report, both YG Entertainment and KBS briefly stated, “We cannot confirm.”

The series will be penned by Yang Hee Seung, who wrote hit dramas including “Crash Course in Romance,” “Oh My Ghost,” “Weightlifting Fairy, Kim Bok Joo,” and “A Hundred Memories.”

Kang Seung Yoon made his acting debut in 2011 through the sitcom “High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged,” before debuting as a member of WINNER. He later appeared in dramas including “Prison Playbook,” “Kairos,” and “Voice 4.” His most recent acting project was the 2022 KBS Drama Special “The Season of Undies.”

If confirmed, “I Went to School” will mark Kang Seung Yoon’s first television drama in four years.

“I Went to School” is slated to premiere in the first half of next year. Stay tuned!

In the meantime, watch Kang Seung Yoon in “Voice 4” below:

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“The Second Signal” Reportedly Sets November Premiere Date + tvN Responds

The production team behind the highly anticipated second season of “Signal” has responded to reports regarding the drama’s premiere schedule.

On June 30, MyDaily reported that “The Second Signal” has been slated to premiere on November 30 as tvN’s new Monday-Tuesday drama. According to the report, the eight-episode series will run through December 22, with the production team currently preparing for its release. The report also claimed that the drama will air without re-editing lead actor Cho Jin Woong’s scenes.

In response to the report, tvN stated, “Nothing has been finalized.”

“The Second Signal” is the long-awaited sequel to the hit drama “Signal,” arriving 10 years after the original series. The drama was initially scheduled to premiere this month as part of tvN’s 20th anniversary lineup. However, its release was indefinitely postponed after lead actor Cho Jin Woong retired from the entertainment industry last December following revelations about a juvenile criminal record from his school days.

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JTBC Responds To Reports About Variety Shows Amid Corporate Rehabilitation Process

JTBC has denied reports of halting filming for variety shows amid corporate rehabilitation proceedings.

Previously on June 12, JTBC declared a default after failing to repay 20.6 billion won (approximately $15 million) in securitized loans by their maturity date. It was later revealed that JoongAng Holdings, Contentree JoongAng, Megabox JoongAng, and JoongAng P&I filed for the commencement of corporate rehabilitation proceedings on June 14, followed by JTBC filing for rehabilitation the next day. JoongAng Group Vice Chairman Hong Jung Do also held a press conference and personally apologized, promising to put their best efforts in restoring normal operations as quickly as possible.

Subsequently, reports surfaced that JTBC variety programs excluding “Please Take Care of My Refrigerator” and “Love War” would halt filming. However, JTBC denied the claims.

On June 23, a source from JTBC clarified, “Variety programs will all be filmed as usual on schedule. It is not true that filming has been halted.”

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Kang Mina Reported To Reunite With Byeon Woo Seok In “Solo Leveling” Live-Action Adaptation + Agency Briefly Responds

Kang Mina may star in a new drama!

On May 13, a media outlet reported that Kang Mina would appear in Netflix’s upcoming original series “Solo Leveling.”

In response to the report, her agency Story J Company stated, “Nothing has been confirmed [regarding her appearance in ‘Solo Leveling’].”

“Solo Leveling,” which originally began as a web novel before being adapted into a webtoon and an animated series, tells the story of Sung Jin Woo, an E-rank Hunter—the lowest tier among those who protect the real world from monsters beyond the mysterious Gates. After a near-death experience, he gains extraordinary abilities, and as he levels up, he becomes humanity’s unexpected hope.

It was previously confirmed that Byeon Woo Seok will lead the series as Sung Jin Woo, while Han So Hee is currently in talks for the role of Cha Hae In. Kang You Seok is also in talks for the role Yoo Jin Ho.

Kang Mina debuted as a member of the group I.O.I. She recently appeared in Netflix’s original series “If Wishes Could Kill,” where she played Im Na Ri. She previously worked with Byeon Woo Seok in “Moonshine” and short drama “History of walking Upright.”

Stay tuned for more updates on the drama!

While waiting, watch Kang Mina in “Usury Academy” with subtitles on Viki:

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NewJeans Sued For Alleged Plagiarism + ADOR Responds

ADOR has officially commented on NewJeans being hit with a lawsuit for alleged plagiarism.

On May 8 local time, Billboard reported that four songwriters—Audrey Armacost, Aidan Rodriguez, Adam Gokcebay, and Michael Campanelli—had sued the NewJeans members, their agency ADOR, and its parent company HYBE over purported similarities between NewJeans’ 2024 hit “How Sweet” and a demo submitted during the songwriting process.

According to Billboard, Audrey Armacost “was sent an instrumental track by her publisher in January 2024 and was invited to submit topline lyrics and melody for consideration by NewJeans.” The four songwriters claim that they sent a demo written and recorded over that instrumental, titled “One of a Kind,” to NewJeans, but were told that it had not been selected. However, when “How Sweet” was released four months later, they allegedly noticed similarities between the song and their demo.

The songwriters claim in their lawsuit that the first verse of “How Sweet” is “quantitatively and qualitatively similar” to the first verse of their demo, adding, “Both works are in 4/4 meter and the key of B flat minor. And both works contain a topline that includes an approximately eight-bar, 31-note melodic sequence consisting of four series.”

On May 9 KST, ADOR officially responded by stating, “Upon checking with BANA (Beasts And Natives Alike), who were responsible for composing and producing this song, their position is that there was no plagiarism involved. ADOR and the [NewJeans] members plan to respond to the lawsuit in accordance with BANA’s stance [on the allegations].”

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Court Rules In Favor Of FANTASY BOYS Members And BAE173’s Doha For Contract Suspension + Agency Responds

The court has ruled in favor of the six FANTASY BOYS members and BAE173’s Doha who filed injunctions to suspend contracts with their agency PocketDol Studio.

Back in November 2025, BAE173’s Doha along with FANTASY BOYS’ Kang Minseo, Lee Hanbin, Hikaru, Hong Sungmin, Kim Gyurae, and Kaedan filed lawsuits against PocketDol Studio seeking confirmation of the non-existence of their exclusive contracts and injunctions to suspend their validity.

On April 16, the court ruled to grant the injunctions to suspend the exclusive contracts of the six FANTASY BOYS members. While the court acknowledged that the agency had provided statements regarding payment for the first and second quarters of 2025, it identified the lack of specificity in income details and the failure to attach supporting documents as the primary causes for the breakdown of trust.

Following the court ruling, FANTASY BOYS’ agencies PocketDol Studio and Phunky Studio announced their intention to immediately appeal the decision, stating, “The practical realities of entertainment management and the contract fulfillment process were not sufficiently considered,” and added that the judgment “focused only on certain procedural requirements.”

It was additionally revealed on April 21 that the court also granted the injunction filed by Doha against PocketDol Studio.

Regarding the decision, Doha took to his Instagram to share the following message:

Hello, this is Na Gyu Min.

Thank you for waiting for such a long time without a word.
And I apologize for reaching out so late.

As this was a period of time that held great significance for me, I have been feeling a mix of many emotions lately.

Through the recent court decision, I have been able to move past the situation that had brought everything to a standstill.
Now, I intend to move forward once again.

I will work to show you what I have been preparing as soon as possible.

I will also do my best to greet you from my rightful place once again.

Thank you.

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“Signal” Season 2 Reportedly Removed From tvN’s Summer Programming + tvN Responds

Season 2 of “Signal” has reportedly been removed from tvN’s summer programming.

On April 17, Korean news outlet OSEN reported that “The Second Signal,” the long-awaited second season of the hit 2016 drama “Signal,” had been pulled from its summer broadcast slot and would no longer be premiering in June as originally scheduled.

OSEN also reported that tvN had decided to air Apple TV+’s “Pachinko” instead of “The Second Signal.”

Later that morning, tvN responded to the reports by stating, “Nothing has yet been decided regarding the broadcasting of ‘The Second Signal.’”

The network also stated, “While it’s true that ‘Pachinko’ has been confirmed to air on tvN, the exact dates and time slot have not yet been decided.”

In December of last year, “The Second Signal” star Cho Jin Woong came under fire after he was revealed to have a juvenile criminal record from his school days. Disclosures also surfaced about incidents from his adulthood, including an assault-related dispute and a drunk driving record. Cho Jin Woong ultimately acknowledged responsibility and announced his retirement, leaving the future of “The Second Signal,” which had already completed filming in August, uncertain.

According to OSEN’s unconfirmed report, “The Second Signal” has not been definitively canceled. Instead, tvN is currently in the process of taking more time to consider its broadcast plans for the drama. As the series was originally intended to air this year to commemorate tvN’s 20th anniversary, the network is said to be discussing the possibility of a premiere sometime before the end of 2026.

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