BTS is nearing a comeback performance in Gwanghwamun. As ENA drama Climax, starring Ha Ji-won and Ju Ji-hoon, draws public attention, former 2NE1 member Sandara Park previewed a solo album, raising fans’ anticipation.

An incident involving Go Youn-jung at a Chanel fashion show in Paris also drew attention, while fans’ expectations are high for NCT member Yuta’s acting shift.

As ZEROBASEONE, formed through Mnet audition programme Boys Planet, wrapped its finale concert, news that some members will redebut drew the spotlight.

· 'Climax' Ju Ji-hoon delivers again, driving up buzz and ratings

Actor Ju Ji-hoon is driving both buzz and rising ratings for the drama Climax with a fully formed screen presence.

Ju plays Bang Tae-seop in ENA drama Climax, a Doberman prosecutor from a poor background. Bang is an ambitious character who seeks power. He aims to enter the centre of power by marrying top actress Chu Sang-a, played by Ha Ji-won, after rising to the highest position with a desire for something greater.

In episodes aired on March 16 to 17, Bang’s past and present were depicted at a fast pace. Ju convincingly portrayed the arc of a character who starts with nothing and grows into a star prosecutor within a short time. He also skillfully pulled off singing and dancing rarely seen in his previous works, giving a three-dimensional portrayal of a character’s desire for power forged through a hard life. Even amid a desire to reach the top, his gaze toward his wife Chu revealed a strong emotional line, adding depth to the character.

Even before airing, Climax drew attention after ranking sixth in the TV drama category in the second-week-of-March buzz survey released by Good Data Corporation’s FUNdex.

The rise has continued after broadcast. Episode 1 recorded a nationwide paid household rating of 2.9, the second-highest first-episode rating among ENA dramas, according to ratings tracker Nielsen Korea. Episode 2 rose to 3.8. It also ranked No. 1 in 'Today’s Top 10 Series in Korea' immediately after its release on Disney+, underscoring its buzz.

2NE1 member Sandara Park previewed a new song release despite controversy sparked by Park Bom’s explosive post.

Sandara appeared on the YouTube channel Big Hands Noh Hee-young, sharing an update and announcing news of a new release. She said, "It takes me 10 years to become close to someone. Noh Hee-young treats me like a real mother," and highlighted their 17-year relationship.

Sandara also said, "It is a solo album. It is a genre I have not tried before," drawing broad interest.

Sandara recently drew public attention over Park Bom’s false exposé. Park posted a handwritten letter on her Instagram aimed at Sandara, triggering major controversy. Sandara said, "I have not used drugs, and I hope she (Park Bom) gets healthy." She was later reported to have unfollowed Park’s social media account, prompting speculation of discord within the team.

· Sandara Park, reported to have unfollowed Park Bom, shares update amid discord rumours: "Solo album preview"

Actor Go Youn-jung has become a talking point after leaving a fashion show venue wearing a blanket.

Go recently attended Chanel’s 2026 to 2027 fall-winter collection show in Paris. After the show, videos showing her leaving were posted on social media and online communities.

In the video, Go appears wearing a white-toned Chanel tweed two-piece. But she was seen wrapped in a long white blanket over her short skirt and going down stairs with help from a security guard, drawing attention.

After a staff member told her, "You cannot take the blanket," Go took it off and continued on her way. Some said her quirky charm stood out, while others said it was not professional at an event she attended as a luxury brand ambassador.

· Go Youn-jung’s fashion show 'blanket incident' draws split opinions: "quirky charm vs not professional" · NCT’s Yuta heats up Japan activities, transforms into a killer in 'Specials'

NCT’s Yuta transforms into a killer.

His agency SM Entertainment said the film Specials, starring Yuta, will be released simultaneously in South Korea and Japan.

The film depicts the story of five killers who infiltrate a dance competition to carry out an assassination mission and end up forming a team. Yuta plays Kiryu, a 'cool' killer, and is expected to stand out as the team’s ace with outstanding movement.

Yuta is also expected to showcase his strong dance skills once again through this work.

Project group ZEROBASEONE has put a period to its nine-member lineup.

ZEROBASEONE held its '2026 ZEROBASEONE WORLD TOUR 'HERE&NOW' ENCORE' at the KSPO DOME at Olympic Park in Songpa district, Seoul, from March 13 to 15, staging a flashy finale.

The concerts served as a symbolic stage completing the narrative of nine members growing from zero to one, and delivered a strong emotional impact for Zerose, the group’s official fandom name. ZEROBASEONE looked back on the 2 years and 6 months it built with Zerose, sharing emotion and lingering resonance.

· ZEROBASEONE’s nine-member system comes to an end, with a flashy finale in Seoul · Jang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyu-bin and Han Yu-jin, formerly of ZEROBASEONE, to redebut as Andablo?

Against that backdrop, former ZEROBASEONE members Jang Hao, Kim Gyu-bin, Ricky and Han Yu-jin will debut in a new group.

YH Entertainment said of reports that its artists Jang Hao, Kim Gyu-bin, Ricky and Han Yu-jin will redebut as rookie group Andablo on May 26, "It is true they are preparing to debut. We will provide details later."

ZEROBASEONE is a nine-member project group formed through Mnet survival audition programme Boys Planet in 2023.

Sung Han-bin, Kim Ji-woong, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae-rae and Park Gun-wook plan to continue activities under the existing ZEROBASEONE name as a five-member lineup.

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CGV will hold an exclusive special event on March 22 at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall to mark the release of BTS’s fifth full-length album, Arirang. Titled 'BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SEOUL ? EXPERIENCE IN CINEMAS', the event is part of the 'BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SEOUL' project, planned to turn all of Seoul into a single cultural experience space.

The main programme is a 'karaoke screening'. Screenings in 15 theatres will combine all tracks from BTS’s new album Arirang with visual art videos. Audience members can sing along while enjoying the album. They will also receive a 'cinema kit' that includes an entry wristband, a special numbered ticket and a mission stamp tour postcard. The screening will allow light sticks, and is expected to take place in an atmosphere reminiscent of a concert venue. The roughly 40-minute screening is set to run a total of 45 times, with about 8,000 seats available.

A pop-up space will also be set up in the seventh-floor lobby of CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall, featuring photo zones and a message wall themed around the new album, along with hands-on events for Korean traditional games such as yutnori, ddakji and tuho. At the entrance to the SCREENX auditorium, a wrapping display using the album’s key art will be presented, and a 'theatre-style album experience' programme connecting the lobby to the auditorium is also planned.

· The cinema scene also brightens with BTS comeback, as CGV holds exclusive event · Netflix to release BTS comeback documentary 'BTS: The Return' on March 27

Streaming platform Netflix will release BTS: The Return, a documentary that records BTS’s comeback journey over 3 years and 9 months.

Netflix feature-length documentary BTS: The Return, to be released on March 27, follows BTS as they reunite after a long wait and complete their own music on the road to a comeback. After debuting in 2013 and writing history with unprecedented global popularity, BTS looks back on the past period and highlights the process of preparing the next chapter as artists.

The documentary is also raising fans’ expectations further through 'BTS Comeback Live: Arirang', in which the members themselves share stories about the past, present and future.

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