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Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Jeon Jong Seo to turn into revenge-driven hacker after Project Y? Know plot and character details of thriller drama Crush
Rising star Jeon Jong Seo may soon be taking on one of her boldest and most emotionally charged roles to date. On May 3, reports from Korean media outlet Star News suggested that the actress is being courted for the lead role in an upcoming K-drama titled Crush. It is a gripping revenge-action thriller centered around cybercrime and personal justice. If confirmed, the project will mark a major return to the small screen for Jeon Jong Seo. She is best known for her intense performances in both film and drama. Crush storyline Set against the backdrop of digital crime and military training, Crush follows the harrowing journey of Kang Min Ji. She's a woman whose childhood was shattered when her father was kidnapped under mysterious circumstances. Unable to shake the image of the man behind the crime, Min Ji makes a life-altering decision to enlist in the military. There, she undergoes grueling training and later emerges as a skilled cyber security expert. As she begins working in digital intelligence, she stumbles upon a massive conspiracy involving the people behind her father's disappearance. With every new clue, Min Ji descends deeper into a tangled web of deception, corporate corruption, and hidden enemies. The drama will chronicle her transformation from a traumatized daughter to a relentless hacker. She is now determined to bring down the powerful forces that tore her family apart. Through Min Ji's perspective, the drama aims to explore themes such as vengeance, systemic abuse of power and the cost of justice. The creative team behind the project Crush is written by screenwriters Min Baek Doo and Um Jin Ah, both of whom are known for crafting fast-paced, emotionally rich thrillers. Direction will be helmed by Jeon Gye Soo. The filmmaker is recognized for directing and screenwriting many Korean movies. They include Vertigo, Love Fiction, Lost and Found, among others. The series is being developed by production companies Friend and UL Entertainment. Moreover, the release window and streaming platform have not yet been announced. Jeon Jong Seo's expanding portfolio Jeon Jong Seo 's potential casting in Crush follows a string of challenging and genre-defying roles in recent years. The actress shot to fame through her roles in Burning, The Call, and Money Heist: Korea. She has earned a reputation for portraying complex, unfiltered characters who often live on the fringes of society. She is also set to appear in the much-anticipated noir crime film Project Y, slated for release later this year. In the movie, she stars alongside Han So Hee as one of two best friends. Together, they concoct an elaborate plan to steal 8 billion KRW (approximately 5.8 million USD) worth of gold bars in Seoul's upscale Gangnam district. As fans await official confirmation about her role in Crush, one thing is clear: Jeon Jong Seo continues to choose bold, intense characters that push genre boundaries and showcase her impressive range.
Wall Street Journal
7 days ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Musk on Leaving White House: ‘DOGE Influence Will Only Grow Stronger'
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he will be 'a friend and advisor' to President Trump after stepping down from his role leading the Department of Government Efficiency. Photo: Evan Vucci/AP
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Impressionist Reveals His Hilarious Bit That Gave Barack Obama ‘Serious PTSD'
Comedian Matt Friend returned to political mimicry during an interview on Ari Melber's MSNBC show on Wednesday and ― amid his mocking of President Donald Trump ― shared a behind-the-scenes moment that he said left even former President Barack Obama doing a double take. Friend recalled performing a joint bit with Obama at the 2024 Democratic National Convention where he (as Obama) and the ex-POTUS called on people to vote in the upcoming presidential election. After the interaction, Friend said he couldn't resist slipping into another impression ― this time of outgoing Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). 'So, right after that interaction,' Friend recounted, 'I actually took out my McConnell glasses and said, 'Barack, it really is thrilling to be with you in the same room again.'' Obama, he said, didn't miss a beat and told him: 'You've got to put those glasses away. That is giving me serious PTSD. I mean, come on man.' Watch the full interview here: Trump 'Clearly' Wants To Avoid 1 Thing With Elon Musk, Says Maggie Haberman Harvard's Laurence Tribe Draws Brutal Parallel Between Trump And A Ruthless Royal Tyrant Trump's Answer To Question About Elon Musk Has Everyone Pointing Out Same Thing
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Impressionist Roasts Jesse Watters To His Face Live On Fox News
Comic and impressionist Matt Friend mocked Fox News host Jesse Watters live on his own show Thursday. Friend opened the interview with a sharp jab that invoked Watters' famously disapproving mother. 'Every night, millions of Americans invite you into their homes — if only your mother would do the same,' Friend quipped. Anne Watters, a Democrat, has publicly criticized her son in the past, calling him out for 'sweeping statements' and 'disdain for diversity.' When he took over Tucker Carlson's coveted 8 p.m. slot on Fox, she called in to warn him: 'Do not tumble into any conspiracy rabbit holes.' And Watters claimed last year, following Donald Trump's election victory, that his mother hadn't invited him to Thanksgiving dinner, though it remains unclear how serious he was being. During Thursday's interview, Friend didn't hold back. At one point, he impersonated Trump and joked that Watters was 'smiling like a dead dog.' Watters, in return, later asked, 'Has anybody ever punched you in the face?' 'That's a great question, Jesse,' Friend replied. 'That's more of a question for you, I would add.' .@themattfriend brings his impressions to Primetime — Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) May 23, 2025 Friend, whose exchange with Watters was largely, well, friendly, insisted his aim with his impressions was simply to make people laugh. He'd be happy to do more impressions of Democratic figures, 'but there are no Democrats left,' Friend zinged, before launching into impressions of former Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders and Kamala Harris' 2024 running mate, Tim Walz. 'Beyond Disgraceful': Kristi Noem's Gloat Over Dismissed Migrants Lawsuit Sparks Outrage 'Mark My Words': Kimmel Hilariously Predicts Exactly Why And When Trump Will Dump RFK Jr. 'Uh-Huh': Karoline Leavitt Stuns Critics With 'Hatred' Claim
CTV News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
'He's so humble': Friend reflects on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP win
Video Moe Harb, friend and barber of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, speaks about his MVP win and what it means for the city of Hamilton.
