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International Business Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
The First Night with the Duke Episode 11: What We Know About the Penultimate Chapter
July 16, 2025 17:33 +08 The First Night with the Duke poster. KBS The First Night with the Duke episode 11 will air on KBS on Wednesday (July 16) at 9:50 PM KST. It will feature troubled moments for Cha Sun Chaek as the newly released stills show her being dragged by the palace guard. With only a chapter left for the finale of this historical fantasy romance drama, the viewers are eager to know what lies ahead for the on-screen couple. Will they get their happy ending? The newly released stills capture the shocking expression of Cha Sun Chaek after the palace guards unexpectedly confront her. A photo shows her being dragged by the palace guards, and Soo Gyeom desperately trying to reach out to her. After watching the preview stills, the viewers are curious to know the reason behind her arrest. Here is everything about the penultimate episode of The First Night with the Duke, which will feature trouble for Cha Sun Chaek. The First Night with the Duke Episode 11: People in Korea can watch the penultimate episode on TV or stream it online. K-drama fans from other parts of the world, including the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, Mexico, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Greece, Greenland, Hong Kong, China, Japan, New Zealand, UAE, Singapore, Turkey, and South Africa, can watch the mini-series with subtitles on online streaming platforms, like Viki. Here are the International Air Timings of The First Night with the Duke Episode 11: US - 7:50 AM Canada - 7:50 AM Australia - 11:20 PM New Zealand - 1:50 AM Japan - 9:50 PM Mexico - 6:50 AM Brazil - 9:50 AM Saudi Arabia - 3:50 PM India - 6:20 PM Indonesia - 7:50 PM Singapore - 8:50 PM China - 8:50 PM Europe - 1:50 PM France - 1:50 PM Spain - 1:50 PM UK - 12:50 PM South Africa - 2:50 PM Philippines - 8:50 PM The First Night with the Duke is an ongoing historical fantasy romance drama starring Seohyun, Ok Taec Yeon, Kwon Han Sol, Seo Bum June, and Ji Hye Won. Screenwriter Jeon Seon Young wrote the script, and Lee Woong Hee directed it. The mini-series follows an ordinary college student named Cha Seon Chaek as her soul possesses a minor role in a romance novel. After entering the fantasy book as a minor character, Seon Chaek spends the night with the obsessive prince Yi Beon. "Cha Sun Chaek's confusion and emotional changes, along with the complicated relationships between characters, will create a story unlike typical romances. We hope you look forward to it," the production team shared. Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025 Presenters, Performers Lineup: Park Bo Young, Ahn Jae Hong, and More Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025 Presenters, Performers Lineup: Park Bo Young, Ahn Jae Hong, and More Melon Music Awards 2025: Date, Venue, Ticket Sales, Voting Details, and More Melon Music Awards 2025: Date, Venue, Ticket Sales, Voting Details, and More The Fact Music Awards 2025: Date, Venue, Host, Lineup, and More
International Business Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025 Presenters, Performers Lineup: Park Bo Young, Ahn Jae Hong, and More
July 16, 2025 16:31 +08 Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025 Sports Chosun Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025 productions announced on Wednesday (July 16) the lineup of stars to present at the fourth annual ceremony. Park Bo Young and Ahn Jae Hong are among the presenters set to announce the winners this year. Meanwhile, the producers also announced the names of K-pop bands and artists gearing up to perform live during the glamorous event. The fourth annual award ceremony will feature a dazzling lineup of presenters and performers on stage, making the ceremony even more spectacular. The stars set to present award this year include Go Youn Jung, Kwak Joon Bin, Geum Hae Na, Park Bo Young, Park Ji Hyun, Shin Dong Yup, Ahn Eun Jin, Ahn Jae Hong, Um Tae Goo, Yoon Ga Yi, Lee Jung Ha, Yim Si Wan, Jang Ki Yong, Jang Do Yeon, and Jeon Do Yeon. Girls' Generation member YoonA and veteran television personality Jun Hyun Moo will host the glamorous event, which will feature dazzling celebrity performances. Among the confirmed performers' lineup are a few groups set to feature unique and distinct performances. JAESSBEE will take the stage and showcase their unique style. Rookie girl group KiiiKiii is also getting ready to deliver an impressive act. Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025 The annual award ceremony will be held on Friday (July 18) at 8:30 pm KST. People in Korea and other parts of the world, including the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, India, Kenya, Denmark, Mexico, China, Thailand, and the UK, can watch the annual award ceremony live online. The glam event was available to watch live online through the official website and the YouTube channels of KBS Entertainment and KBS K-pop last year. Streaming details for this year will be revealed by the organizers in the upcoming weeks. Stay tuned for all updates. Sports Chosun is organizing the glam event, which premiered in 2022. The event focused on various dramas and variety shows for streaming platforms. The organizers continue to focus on the programs released through various OTT (over-the-top) streaming platforms. They honor the excellence in variety shows and dramas produced by several streaming platforms. The organizers considered dramas and variety shows released between June 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024, for this year's nominations. The nominees were selected through online voting, which took place between June 10 and 25. Sports Chosun, entertainment news reporters, and industry experts evaluated the voting results to prepare the nomination list.
International Business Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
The First Night with the Duke Ending, Episode 12 (Finale): Everything We Know So Far
The First Night with the Duke episode 12 will air on KBS on Thursday (July 17) at 9:50 PM KST. As the finale is almost here, the viewers are curious to know what lies ahead for their favourite couple -- Yi Beon and Cha Sun Chaek. The last chapter will reveal their fate and explain all the mysteries surrounding them. The First Night with the Duke is an ongoing historical fantasy romance drama starring Seohyun, Ok Taec Yeon, Kwon Han Sol, Seo Bum June, and Ji Hye Won. Screenwriter Jeon Seon Young wrote the script, and Lee Woong Hee directed it. The mini-series follows an ordinary college student named Cha Seon Chaek as her soul possesses a minor role in a romance novel. After entering the fantasy book as a minor character, Seon Chaek spends the night with the obsessive prince Yi Beon. "Cha Sun Chaek's confusion and emotional changes, along with the complicated relationships between characters, will create a story unlike typical romances. We hope you look forward to it," the production team shared. Here is everything about the last episode of The First Night with the Duke, including the air date, preview, spoilers, and streaming details. The First Night with the Duke Episode 12: People in Korea can watch the last episode on TV or stream it online. K-drama fans from other parts of the world, including the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, Mexico, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Greece, Greenland, Hong Kong, China, Japan, New Zealand, UAE, Singapore, Turkey, and South Africa, can watch the mini-series with subtitles on online streaming platforms, like Viki. Here are the International Air Timings of The First Night with the Duke Episode 12: US - 7:50 AM Canada - 7:50 AM Australia - 11:20 PM New Zealand - 1:50 AM Japan - 9:50 PM Mexico - 6:50 AM Brazil - 9:50 AM Saudi Arabia - 3:50 PM India - 6:20 PM Indonesia - 7:50 PM Singapore - 8:50 PM China - 8:50 PM Europe - 1:50 PM France - 1:50 PM Spain - 1:50 PM UK - 12:50 PM South Africa - 2:50 PM Philippines - 8:50 PM Ahead of the finale, the cast members, including Girls' Generation member Seohyun, 2PM member Taecyeon, Kwon Han Sol, Seo Bum June, and Chi Hae Won, opened up about the historical fantasy romance drama. They explained the efforts they made to bring the characters to life. "I approached [my characters] as three different personas: K, the wounded college student who was hurt because she trusted others; pre-possession Sun Chaek, who lives an abundant yet monotonous and empty life; and post-possession Sun Chaek, who lives with a bold and proactive attitude. I focused on different points for each. Especially after Sun Chaek became the heroine, I worked hard to show her growing freely and confidently, unlike her real-life self," Seohyun shared. Meanwhile, Taecyeon spoke about Yi Beon, while describing him as a pure-hearted man and a cold-blooded tyrant. According to the cast member, he had several discussions with the director before portraying Yi Beon. He carries hidden pain, though he seems perfect from the outside. "There were many scenes where he was so cruel that it was hard to tell if he was a hero or a villain, but I wanted to maintain his underlying gravity in every scene. I tried to express Yi Beon's emotions more through his actions and eyes than through words," the actor added. Actress Kwon Han Sol, who portrayed Jo Eun Ae in the fantasy romance drama, said she had to prepare every scene several times and analyse tiny details to portray the character perfectly. The actress further explained that subtle changes in the expression and tone would have made a big difference on screen. So, she focused on an intense preparation process. "Since he's a multi-layered character, I tried to show different sides depending on who he's interacting with. With Yi Beon, whom he's comfortable with, I used a more lively voice and gestures. With Sun Chaek or Eun Ae, I acted more calmly, and in front of his father, I emphasized his tension to portray him more three-dimensionally," actor Seo Bum June said about his preparations for featuring Jung Soo Gyeom. Actress Chi Hae Won focused on portraying the glamorous presence of villainess Do Hwa Seon. The cast member revealed that she had to work on featuring Do Hwa Seon's emotions uniquely. She tried to show Do Hwa Seon naturally blending with the surroundings rather than using a typical sageuk (historical drama) tone.
Pink Villa
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
4th Blue Dragon Series Awards: Park Bo Young, Im Siwan, more selected as presenters; here's when and where to watch
The Blue Dragon Series Awards is set to be back with its fourth instalment, featuring exciting acts from various K-pop stars. On July 16, K-media outlet Herald POP announced a part of the performance line-up and also the presenter list for the upcoming show. Popular names like Go Yoon Jung, Park Bo Young, Im Siwan and more have been added to the final list of award presenters, adding on to the excitement. If you are wondering when and where to stream it online, we got you covered. 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards: Presenters 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards will feature an impressive array of presenters. They include –Park Bo Young, Go Yoon Jung, Im Si Wan, Kwak Joon Bin, Geum Hae Na, Park Ji Hyun, Shin Dong Yup, Ahn Eun Jin, Ahn Jae Hong, Um Tae Goo, Yoon Ga Yi, Lee Jung Ha, Jang Ki Yong, Jang Do Yeon, and Jeon Do Yeon. They will take the stage to present awards in different categories, ensuring a thrilling experience for attendees. The show will be hosted by Girls' Generation's YoonA and Jun Hyun Moo. 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards: When and where to watch The 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards will be held at Paradise City, Incheon on July 18th at 8:30 PM KST (5:00 PM IST/7:30 AM ET). It will be broadcast live on KBS2 and KBS YouTube channels, making it accessible to international audiences. South Korean viewers can also catch it live on CHZZK, TVING, and Prizm. The red carpet event will begin at 6:40 PM KST. 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards: Performance lineup This year's Blue Dragon Series Awards promises to be a spectacular celebration, with a stellar lineup of acts. JAESSBEE, known for their distinctive style and energetic performances, will take on the show's stage. KiiiKiii, the Starship Entertainment rookie girl group, is also included in the lineup. With both groups set to deliver performances that reflect their individuality, the event is shaping up to be a must-watch. Moreover, the ceremony will include some secret performances that have yet to be revealed, piquing curiosity about potential surprise guests.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
EAFF E-1 Men Preview: South Korea vs. Japan Title Decider
The 2025 men's EAFF E-1 Football Championship will be decided on Tuesday when South Korea take on Japan. The Taeguk Warriors are looking to reclaim the title they lost to Japan in 2022 and extend their record to six overall, while the Samurai Blue are looking to make it back-to-back titles for the first time. Advertisement (Photo by) Overview & Match Information Fixture: South Korea vs. Japan Competition: EAFF E-1 Football Championship Matchday 3 Venue: Yongin Mireu Stadium, Yongin Date: Tuesday 15th July, 7:24 PM KST It's the big one, the 'Han-Il Jeon,' South Korea versus Japan, two rivals locking horns in a competitive match for the first time since the 2022 competition decider. Korea, as the host nation, will be under a bit of pressure to beat Japan, but with something of a psychological advantage after the resounding 3-0 win in 2022, not to mention convincing performances in their first two matches. Advertisement EAFF E-1 Form South Korea are yet to concede a goal, having kept clean sheets against both China and Hong Kong. The 3-0 victory over China to start the competition was then followed up by a 2-0 win over Hong Kong with a heavily rotated starting XI. Hong Kong 0-2 South Korea Highlights Japan are the tournament's top scorers, having hit Hong Kong for six in the first game thanks in part to four goals in the first half from Ryo Germain. The 6-1 triumph was followed up by a routine win over China, thanks to goals from Mao Hoseyo and Henry Heroki Mochizuki. Japan 2-0 China Highlights Head-to-Head Japan have won the last two meetings, both by the same 3-0 scoreline. The most recent was the 2022 EAFF E-1 title decider with Yuki Soma, Sho Sasaki, and Shuto Machino on target. Before that, in March 2021, Japan ran out 3-0 in a friendly thanks to goals from Miki Yamane, Daichi Kamada, and Wataru Endo. Before that, Korea had remained unbeaten in three against Japan with back-to-back wins in the 2017 and 2019 EAFF competitions. Advertisement In EAFF action, there have been 15 total encounters with Japan earning six wins, Korea four, and five draws. Overall, from 71 meetings, Korea have 36 wins, Japan have 17, with 18 draws. South Korea in Focus with Seo Bo-won How have Korea's performances been in the first two games? First of all, Coach Hong Myung-bo utilized a back-three formation, likely with strong opponents at the World Cup in mind. However, since he adopted a more defensive back-three against China in the first match and a more attacking version against Hong Kong in the second, this could indicate a focus on tactical flexibility. Of course, simply using wingers as wing-backs doesn't necessarily equate to being 'flexible,' but at the very least, it shows an effort to address the lack of a Plan B, which the national team struggled with during the third round of World Cup qualifiers. That said, it's a bit concerning that against Hong Kong, players seemed to focus on personal showcases rather than team play. They clearly see this tournament as their last chance to make the final World Cup squad and are playing with urgency, but at times their style appears a bit selfish. Still, the two clean-sheet wins are a satisfactory result. Advertisement Japan next in a big game that will decide the tournament, what are you expecting to see from Hong Myung-bo tactically? While Japan seems to be treating this tournament as a true 'testing ground,' Korea has taken a less experimental approach in terms of squad selection and match management. This makes it harder to predict what tactics Japan might bring, but regardless, Korea needs a proactive approach that doesn't shrink in the face of pressure. I believe this is the best way to truly assess the gap in quality between the two teams. If Coach Hong shares this view, we're likely to see a match with intense physical duels and fast-paced passing to draw out that contrast. Given the hot and humid conditions, I expect both teams will try to decide the game in the first half, and experiment with new options in the second half when the tempo drops. Korea lost 3-0 to Japan in the last EAFF. What went wrong in that game, and what do Korea need to do this time? In the last edition of this tournament, Paulo Bento's Korean team couldn't even approach Japan's penalty area. That's how good Hajime Moriyasu's Japan was in terms of ball possession, compactness, and especially their rapid ball progression. Rather than blaming Bento's tactics, I'd say Japan simply played extremely well. In this tournament, too, they've maintained that same tactical identity. The midfielders and wingers combine smoothly to create space, and they've had no problem breaking down deep-lying defensive teams like Hong Kong. What's more, Moriyasu's side now has continuity—and that's where I see the real difference in quality. Advertisement Who will be Korea's key players against Japan? That's quite a tough question… But I would say Lee Dong-gyeong is the most likely key player. Whether or not he can get enough touches on the ball could determine the direction of the match. In fact, for Lee Dong-gyeong to get those touches, Kim Jin-gyu needs to establish a strong presence in midfield. Both players will play crucial roles against Japan. If Lee Dong-gyeong can get the ball in the final third, I believe we might even be able to take the initiative in the match. He has become a more creative player and currently looks to have the sharpest shooting instincts. - Korean football journalistSeo Bo-won The Opposition with Sean Carroll (Photo by) What have you thought of Japan's performances so far? I think they've been steady but unspectacular. With a lot of uncapped players (and, in Yuto Nagatomo, one who just made his first appearance for 950 days) and having started with two totally different XIs in their two games, that's perhaps to be expected, though. Overall, they've still managed to control both games, but the Korea game will be the real test. Advertisement Who have been their most important players? That's a tricky one on account of the rotation. Yuki Soma has looked a level above on his third straight appearance in the competition, Satoshi Tanaka impressed in central midfield against China, and both Ryo Germain and Mao Hosoya have shown they can finish up front. Who will be key for Japan to get the win? It sounds obvious, but I think the centre backs and strikers. I expect it to be a game of few chances, so there's no room for errors at the back or profligacy in front of goal. They will have the psychological advantage over Korea after the last meeting. Could this lead to complacency? How seriously are Japan taking this competition, and generally, how seriously does the JFA take it? I'm not sure the last game really factors into it, as the squads are so different. Moriyasu takes every game seriously and will be demanding the same of his players, and while overseas players obviously can't be called up, I get the impression the JFA see this tournament as a useful exercise to run the rule over players not ordinarily afforded the opportunity to play for their country. Advertisement It depends who starts to an extent (Keisuke Osako looks certain to be in goal for instance, so if his Sanfrecce Hiroshima teammate Hayato Araki is in the back three, that will negate the issue a little), but the fact that there is no existing partnership at centre back means Korea could cause problems there. - Japanese football expert & journalist Sean Carroll What to Watch With Japan's superior goal difference (7-5), Korea will have to win to secure the title; a draw won't do and would mean Japan make it back-to-back titles for the first time. This means Korea will have to attack and will have to pick their moments. Japan's quick passing and deadliness in transitions could prove fatal if Korea go in all guns blazing and leave themselves exposed. Central midfield selection will be key, players who can go box-to-box while in attack, Korea will have to be clinical. Joo Min-kyu might just be the man for Hong Myung-bo looks to to lead the line, as he did against China.
