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Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Lee Chung Ah, Siwon's Heart Pairing Episode 13: Release date, time, OTT streaming details, what to expect, and more
South Korea's popular dating reality series Heart Pairing is heading into its final stretch. Episode 12 has left viewers with more questions than answers. The competition is intensifying inside the Heart House. With new emotional twists, fans can't wait to see what happens next. If you're wondering when Episode 13 will drop, especially for viewers in India, here's everything you need to know. Episode 13 release date and time Episode 13 of Heart Pairing is officially scheduled to premiere in South Korea on Friday, June 6, 2025. It will air at 10:50 PM KST via KOCOWA+ and Channel A. For Indian viewers, this translates to 7:20 PM IST. However, fans in India will need to wait a little longer for the subtitled version. On Viki, which holds the international streaming rights, Heart Pairing follows a different release timeline. As per Viki's schedule, Episode 13 will be available in India with English subtitles on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The timings will remain the same: 7:20 PM IST. The great news? Heart Pairing is available to stream for free on Viki: no subscription required. That said, ad-free or HD viewing may require a Viki Pass. However, standard access with English subtitles is typically free for users willing to wait a little after the Korean broadcast. What is Heart Pairing about? Heart Pairing is set in the romantic backdrop of Italy. It gathers young singles under one roof, but with a twist. They must choose a potential partner based entirely on answers from a compatibility questionnaire, without any prior interaction. This makes it one of the most compelling reality series this year. The show is hosted by a lively panel: Yoon Jong Shin, Lee Chung Ah, Choi Siwon, Park Ji Sun, and Mimi. They guide audiences through each episode's emotional highs and lows. What to expect in Episode 13? Episode 12 turned up the heat in more ways than one. The second round of contract dating created new bonds. And the surprise arrival of another 'catfish' contestant, Su Ah, shook the balance among the participants. With the finale just around the corner, Episode 13 is expected to bring more emotional confrontations, romantic shifts, and perhaps even heartbreak. Fans will have to tune in to find out as Heart Pairing continues to deliver drama, tenderness, and unexpected twists in the search for true love.
Korea Herald
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Korea Herald
Conspiratorial documentary gets former president's seal of approval
Yoon Suk Yeol's attendance at screening shines spotlight on election fraud film In his first postimpeachment public appearance, former President Yoon Suk Yeol attended a screening of a documentary that purports to deal with the very issue he claims led him to declare martial law on the night of Dec. 3, 2024. On Wednesday morning, the ousted leader slipped into a screening of "Korean Election Fraud, God's Will?" — a controversial documentary that alleges widespread voter fraud in South Korea's recent elections — at a theater in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul. Political documentaries have been stirring the pot in Korea for years, reflecting the country's increasingly polarized climate. Both conservatives and progressives have dabbled in conspiracy theories on film. "The Plan" (2017), produced by popular progressive commentator Kim Eo-jun, previously alleged irregularities in the 2012 presidential election that brought conservative Park Geun-hye to power. But none has secured such high-profile backing from an influential political figure as the former head of state, whose devoted base of supporters remains a small but vocal faction in conservative politics. The film's creators make for an intriguing pair. Lee Young-don, 68, was a household name for nearly four decades, earning his stripes through hard-hitting investigative programs on KBS, SBS and Channel A. His co-producer, Jeon Han-gil, built a reputation as a charismatic history lecturer helping people prepare for civil service exams. Since December's martial law declaration and Yoon's impeachment, the two figures have established themselves as prominent right-wing voices with close ties to Yoon, even as most ruling party politicians have kept their distance. The duo sat alongside Yoon at Wednesday's screening. The 107-minute documentary rehashes familiar talking points that have circulated through far-right circles for years: claims about scores of fake ballots, digital systems allegedly compromised by Chinese Communist Party interference and the election commission's deliberate cover-ups — all allegations courts have repeatedly dismissed through dozens of lawsuits. The film gives time to well-known conspiracy theorists like Min Kyung-wook, who has been pushing voter fraud claims since losing his parliamentary seat in 2020, and economist Gong Byeong-ho, who presents questionable statistical analyses to back what he sees as mathematically impossible voting patterns. The film also features ample footage from the night of martial law, with Yoon's TV announcement and soldiers storming into parliament. At Wednesday's screening, audiences reportedly clapped during these segements and burst into laughter when co-producer Jeon called the election commission "garbage." Some shouted, "It's rigged!" or swore at the screen during clips of the Constitutional Court removing Yoon from office. The political fallout of Yoon's morning at the movies was swift. Lee Jae-myung, the front-runner in the presidential race now less than two weeks away, pointed out the obvious irony: "Didn't he win his election using that same system? If he's calling it rigged, what does that even mean?" Yoon overcame Lee in the 2022 presidential election by a margin of about 0.7 percentage point. Ruling party officials voiced concerns that Yoon's stunt might alienate swing voters. Han Dong-hoon, the former party leader who broke ranks to support Yoon's impeachment, said, "Spreading election fraud conspiracy theories is a surefire path to electoral defeat." People Power Party presidential nominee Kim Moon-soo, a staunch defender of the former president who served as labor minister in his administration and was unapologetic following the martial law, was more evasive: "I don't know what kind of film it is," he told reporters, before adding that election officials "should continue efforts to clarify any fraud allegations that anyone raises." In a statement issued Thursday, the National Election Commission said the film "promotes election fraud conspiracy theories without clear evidence" and expressed "deep concern and regret" over what it called baseless fearmongering. On its opening day Wednesday, the documentary drew 2,066 viewers across 40 screens — including 13 in Seoul and seven in Daegu — according to Korea Film Council data.
Pink Villa
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Lee Chung Ah, Siwon's Heart Pairing Episode 11: Release date, OTT streaming, what to expect, and more
South Korea's popular dating reality show Heart Pairing continues to keep viewers on the edge of their seats with each new episode. And episode 10 was no exception. The show's hosting lineup includes Yoon Jong Shin, Lee Chung Ah, Choi Si Won, Park Ji Sun, and Mimi. Airing on Friday, May 16, the latest installment of the series introduced a twist that no one saw coming: the sudden arrival of a brand-new female contestant, who is secretly playing the role of a 'catfish.' Her entry has already shaken up the house, and fans are desperate to know what happens next. If you've been counting down the days to the next episode, here's the good news: Heart Pairing episode 11 is officially scheduled to premiere this Friday, May 23, on Channel A in South Korea. The episode will air at 10:50 PM KST, which is 7:20 PM IST for Indian audiences. Following its television broadcast in South Korea, the episode will become available on select online platforms, allowing fans to catch up with minimal delay. International viewers can look forward to streaming the series on Viki. It's worth noting that Viki follows a different release schedule from Channel A. In India, Heart Pairing episode 11 will land on Viki on Sunday, May 25, at approximately 7:20 PM IST. As for what unfolded in episode 10, fans were left stunned as the producers threw in a curveball. Just when the participants were gearing up for their second round of 'contract dating,' a new female contestant, SooA, made her debut. Unlike the others, she entered the house under a unique condition: she's not being completely honest about her identity. Much like Lee Sang Yoon, who entered earlier in episode 8 as a male catfish. SooA, a former flight attendant, brings charm, confidence, and mystery. Her arrival couldn't have come at a more critical time, right before the participants were about to make their second set of contract partners. And with the rule that they can't pick the same partner as before, the atmosphere inside the Heart Pairing house has become emotionally charged. Viewers were quick to note the rising tension and shifting dynamics among the original participants, many of whom were already forming bonds and facing difficult choices. Who will SooA choose as her contract partner? How will the others react to her sudden presence and concealed identity? Episode 11 promises to dive deeper into these questions and unravel the emotional chaos that her appearance has caused. Whether you're following the show from South Korea, India, or anywhere around the world, Heart Pairing continues to deliver compelling reality television packed with emotional twists and romantic complications. It also keeps viewers guessing with the ever-present question: what's real, and what's not?
