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International Business Times
16-07-2025
- 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
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
Melon Music Awards 2025: Date, Venue, Ticket Sales, Voting Details, and More
Melon Music Awards (MMA) is gearing up to return with a new set of nominees, performers, presenters, and winners. The annual star-studded ceremony will be back with its 17th edition in December. Kakao Entertainment has shared some details about the glamorous event, including the date, venue, tickets, and voting details. The organizing committee has revealed that they are planning to introduce some changes this year. According to the organizers, there will be some changes in the judging criteria and ticket reservations. The award show will aim at spotlighting the artists by analyzing their most loved songs based on various factors, like the overall quality, impact, and popularity. Here is everything about the 17th annual Melon Music Awards, including the date, venue, tickets, and voting details. When and Where to Watch the Melon Music Awards 2025? The annual award show will take place at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on Saturday (December 20). People in Korea can watch the glamorous event in person or on TV. K-pop 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 star-studded ceremony live online on various online streaming platforms. Judging Criteria As mentioned above, Kakao Entertainment has introduced some changes in the judging criteria this year. Previously, the winners in the TOP 10 category were selected based on 80 percent streaming data and 20 percent fan votes. This year, the breakdown will be 60 percent streaming data, 20 percent expert evaluation, and 20 percent fan votes. "Music consumption on Melon has diversified. We aim to spotlight the artists who truly defined the year by analyzing the most loved songs based on a variety of factors, including popularity, impact, and overall quality," the organizing committee shared. Ticket Sales The organizers are also bringing some changes to the ticket sales. They have decided to reserve the ticket reservations for paid Melon subscribers. Previously, all Melon users could access the facility of ticket reservations. Kakao Entertainment revealed that the changes are made to offer more benefits to long-term members. "We aim to protect members' rights by preventing reservations through unauthorized channels and enabling more customers to enjoy the premier K-pop award show," the company said. Melon Music Awards is one of the major K-pop events that chooses its winners based on user votes, streaming data, and evaluations by industry experts. Stay tuned for more details about the 17th annual award ceremony, including the performers, presenters, hosts, and nominations.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
MMA 2025: Melon Music Awards announces date, venue, and revamped voting system
The Melon Music Awards (MMA) will return for its 17th edition, with new adjustments aimed at evolving with the industry and its fans. On July 9, Kakao Entertainment announced that the 2025 ceremony will take place on December 20 at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, one of Korea's largest indoor venues. Recognized as one of the most influential year-end events in K-pop, the MMA honours the year's standout artists using Melon's annual streaming data, fan voting, and evaluations from music experts. Judging criteria updated for "TOP10" category This year, the MMA is introducing a new judging formula for its prestigious "TOP10" award. Previously calculated with 80% streaming data and 20% fan votes, the updated criteria will now include 60% streaming data, 20% fan votes, and 20% expert evaluation. Kakao Entertainment explained the shift, saying: "Music consumption on Melon has become more diverse. We aim to spotlight the artists who truly defined the year, analyzing songs based on popularity, cultural impact, and overall quality." The 2025 Melon Music Awards will be held at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Incheon on December 20th, 2025. Meanwhile, for albums listed in Melon's Hall of Fame under the "Millionance Album" category, the criteria for the "Millionance Top 10" awards will remain unchanged - 80% based on streaming data and 20% on fan votes. Ticket reservations now limited to paid members In a further policy change, only paid Melon subscribers will be allowed to reserve tickets to the ceremony. This ends the previous system, which granted access to all users. The company stated that the move is part of a broader effort to reward long-term subscribers and prevent misuse through unofficial platforms. "We aim to protect our members' rights by blocking unauthorized reservations and allowing more genuine fans to experience Korea's premier K-pop award show," Kakao Entertainment added. What is MMA? The Melon Music Awards (MMA) has grown to become one of the most prestigious K-pop award events, honoring artists' accomplishments using a combination of Melon's streaming data, user votes, and expert judgments. The MMA began online in 2005 and moved to real events by 2009, becoming a highly anticipated year-end festival for both fans and artists. MMA, unlike many other award ceremonies, has acquired the term "the true home of K-pop," providing a dependable and fan-accessible celebration of the year in music. Melon intends to connect music fans and build enthusiasm for MMA 2025 with a series of pre-event activities. These events will provide exclusive benefits, such as highly sought-after MMA tickets, to build excitement for the main ceremony. Voting for the "TOP10" and numerous category awards will also take place, with more information and announcements being revealed gradually on the official MMA 2025 page on the Melon platform. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Pink Villa
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
I-DLE's Shuhua admits hiring lawyer to leave the group before contract renewal; here's why she stayed
I-DLE's youngest member, Shuhua, has candidly revealed that she was on the brink of leaving both her agency and the group. She shedded light on the emotional rollercoaster that came with their contract renewal process. On the May 24 broadcast of Knowing Bros, all five I-DLE members joined the show as guests. They spoke honestly about the difficult decisions they had to make when their exclusive contracts with Cube Entertainment approached expiration in 2024. While fans had long speculated about the group's future during that time, the latest episode offered a firsthand look at how close I-DLE came to going their separate ways. During the episode, the cast brought up the topic of contract renewals. Super Junior's Heechul made a lighthearted but telling comment, saying, 'Surprisingly, even the usually quiet Shuhua hired a lawyer.' Comedian Lee Soo Geun responded in jest, 'She must have been preparing to leave.' To the surprise of viewers and hosts alike, Shuhua didn't deny it. Instead, she responded with a calm, 'Yes. It's true.' Shuhua went on to explain that she had seriously weighed her options and had mentally prepared herself for the possibility of leaving I-DLE altogether. It wasn't just a matter of parting ways with Cube Entertainment; it was a potential farewell to the team she had debuted with and grown alongside for years. She admitted all this, before sharing what changed her perspective. As quoted by Koreaboo, 'When I thought of the members, I felt that staying with the team would be the better choice,' Shuhua revealed. According to Shuhua, her decision wasn't made overnight. She had one-on-one conversations with each member. Those heart-to-heart talks played a crucial role in helping her find clarity. Leader Soyeon, in particular, stepped in with support that extended far beyond emotional encouragement. She revealed that she took an active role in the contract renewal process, going as far as to review and revise the contract details herself. 'I even took the lead in negotiating the finer details. I made a lot of edits to the contract, even down to the word choices,' Soyeon said. Her leadership and dedication to the group became a major influence in Shuhua's final decision to stay. The trust between the members and their collective desire to move forward as one unit ultimately led to a successful renewal for all five. The contract expiration in 2024 had sparked a wave of rumors and uncertainty among fans. Many speculated that the group might disband or lose members. However, the rumors were finally put to rest when Soyeon announced during I-DLE's acceptance speech at the 2024 Melon Music Awards that all members had renewed their contracts. Following the renewal, the group dropped the stylized parentheses from their original name, transitioning from (G)I-DLE to simply I-DLE. The rebrand symbolized a fresh chapter for the quintet. Thanks to honest communication and shared trust, I-DLE emerged from the crossroads stronger than ever. What could have been the end of an era became the beginning of a new one.
