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International Business Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
My Girlfriend Is The Man! Episode 8: Everything We Know So Far
August 14, 2025 19:14 +08 My Girlfriend Is The Man! Poster KBS My Girlfriend Is The Man! episode 8 will air on KBS2 on Thursday (August 14) at 9:50 PM KST. The chapter will focus on Kim Ji Hoon, Kang Min Joo, and Park Yoon Jae. According to the production team, viewers can expect to watch a chaotic clash in the upcoming episode. The newly released stills show Park Yoon Jae stunned, watching Kang Min Joo and Kim Ji Hoon sleeping under the same blanket. A photo captures the surprise on Park Yoon Jae's face after watching the two rivals sleeping in the same bed. Another image focuses on sleeping Kang Min Joo and Kim Ji Hoon, while the third one features a chaotic moment. Kim Ji Hoon and Kang Min Joo get involved in a wild brawl shortly after they wake up. They pull each other's hair and get into a fight. The newly released stills have left the viewers wondering how the two rivals ended up in the same bed. Here is everything about My Girlfriend Is The Man! episode 8, including the air date, preview, spoilers, and streaming details. How to Watch My Girlfriend Is The Man! Episode 8? People in Korea can watch the next episode of this KBS romantic comedy drama 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 Viu and Rakuten Viki. Here are the International Air Timings of My Girlfriend Is The Man! Episode 8: 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 My Girlfriend is the Man! is an ongoing romantic comedy drama based on a webtoon of the same name. It premiered on KBS2 on Wednesday (July 23) at 9:50 PM KST. The mini-series features ASTRO member Yoon San Ha as Park Yoon Jae, an astronomy student. OH MY GIRL member Arin portrays his girlfriend, Kim Ji Eun. The KBS drama revolves around the transformation of Kim Ji Eun as a man named Kim Ji Hoon, played by Yoo Jung Hoo. Chuu appears as Kang Min Joo, a popular student in college. Screenwriter Lee Hae Na wrote the script for this K-drama, and Yoo Kwan Mo directed it. Studio N and Blossom Story produced this mini-series, which airs on KBS2 every Wednesday and Thursday at 9:50 PM KST.
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Arin from OH MY GIRL Transforms from K-pop Idol to Versatile Actress: A Journey of Growth and Reinvention
When Your Favorite Idol Becomes a Serious Actor You know that feeling when someone you thought you had completely figured out suddenly drops a plot twist that makes you question everything? That's exactly what OH MY GIRL's Arin is doing right now, and honestly, it's giving us major main character energy. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The girl who used to make us swoon with her innocent, girl-next-door vibes is now serving us everything from heart-fluttering campus romance to psychological thriller content that'll keep you awake at 3 AM wondering about the mysteries of human connection. It's like watching your college friend who was always the sweet, quiet one in the group suddenly reveal they've been writing dark poetry all along. Arin's transformation from K-pop princess to legitimate actress feels both surprising and inevitable - kind of like how we all knew that one classmate who seemed too talented for just one thing would eventually blow our minds. The Dark Side That Nobody Saw Coming In the Wave original series 'S-Line', Arin completely shattered our expectations by playing Shin Hyeon-heup, a girl with supernatural abilities who can see red threads connecting people who've had intimate relationships. And let us tell you, this isn't your typical "idol trying to act" situation - this is some next-level psychological exploration that would make even seasoned Bollywood actors take notes. She pulled off this isolated, mysterious character with such natural ease that it's almost unsettling. The short haircut, those emotionless eyes, and that dry, matter-of-fact delivery? It's giving major indie film protagonist vibes. Each episode showed her peeling back layers of complex emotions, turning what could have been just another supernatural K-drama into something that actually makes you think about human connections and isolation. The way she portrayed someone disconnected from the world hits different when you realize how relatable that feeling is for our generation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It's like she captured that specific feeling of being surrounded by people but still feeling completely alone - something that resonates deeply with anyone who's ever felt overwhelmed by social media culture or the pressure to constantly connect. Complete 180 - Romance Mode Activated But wait, there's more! Just when we thought we had Arin figured out as this mysterious, brooding actress, she goes and stars in KBS2's 'My Girlfriend is a Gumiho' as Kim Ji-eun, a Korean literature student who's basically sunshine personified. The whiplash from watching her go from mysterious thriller queen to bubbly romance lead is real, and we're here for every second of it. The show has this wild premise where she transforms into a "flower boy" overnight (because K-dramas really said "let's throw logic out the window"), but somehow Arin makes it work with such infectious energy that you forget how ridiculous the concept sounds. Her romantic chemistry and that bouncy, fresh vibe she brings to the screen? It's the kind of comfort watch that hits just right after a long day of dealing with life's chaos. The fact that she managed to land on Naver's real-time search rankings after just one episode tells you everything you need to know about her impact. It's giving those viral moments when Indian actors nail completely different roles in back-to-back films and suddenly everyone's talking about their range. The Journey That Actually Makes Sense Here's what makes Arin's story even more impressive - she didn't just randomly decide to become an actress last week. She's been quietly building her craft since 2020, starting with the web drama 'The World of My 17' and gradually taking on more challenging roles in projects like tvN's 'Alchemy of Souls' series. It's like watching someone level up in real time, methodically building skills instead of just riding on existing fame. After taking about two years to focus on her music career with OH MY GIRL, she came back stronger with 'S-Line', proving that the break only made her more focused and skilled. The maturity in her emotional range now compared to her earlier work is like watching someone go from writing college essays to crafting actual literature - the depth and nuance are on a completely different level. What's fascinating is how this mirrors the journey many young Indians are taking today - that pressure to excel in multiple fields, to not just be good at one thing but to constantly evolve and surprise people. Whether it's engineers becoming content creators or doctors pursuing photography, there's something deeply relatable about refusing to be boxed into one identity. What's genuinely inspiring about Arin's acting journey is how it reflects something many of us can relate to - the pressure to break out of boxes people put you in. In a world where K-pop idols are often stereotyped as just pretty faces who can sing and dance, seeing someone methodically prove they're capable of so much more feels surprisingly personal. About Arin (Real name: Choi Ye-won) She was born on June 18, 1999, and serves as the youngest member, sub-vocalist, and lead dancer of the girl group OH MY GIRL. After debuting with OH MY GIRL in 2015, she began her acting career in 2020 and has showcased diverse acting skills in various productions including tvN's 'Alchemy of Souls' series, Wavve's 'S-Line', and KBS2's 'My Girlfriend is a Gangster'. Recently, she signed an exclusive contract with ATRP, signaling her full-scale advancement as an actress, making her future activities highly anticipated.
Pink Villa
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
My Girlfriend Is the Man confirms release date via new poster: ASTRO's Sanha, OH MY GIRL's Arin get entangled in gender-swap
Romantic comedies have always been a K-drama staple, but an upcoming series is shaking things up with an unconventional storyline. My Girlfriend Is the Man!, based on a popular webtoon, will premiere on July 23 at 9:50 p.m. KST. The drama is set to replace The First Night with the Duke, a fantasy rom-com led by Seohyun and Taecyeon. On June 27, KBS unveiled both the broadcast date and the official poster for the series, igniting buzz across social media. The poster teases the drama's central twist in an instantly memorable way. Park Yoon Jae, played by ASTRO 's Sanha, is caught in a tight embrace between two versions of his girlfriend: one female, one male. His shocked, wide-eyed expression promises a rollercoaster of surprises to come. The plot The story follows Park Yoon Jae, a university student majoring in astronomy. He's head over heels for his girlfriend Kim Ji Eun. Their sweet romance, however, takes a bizarre and life-altering turn when Ji Eun undergoes a sudden transformation. Due to a rare genetic trait in her family, she unexpectedly transforms into a man and begins living under a new identity: Kim Ji Hoon. Played by OH MY GIRL's Arin, Kim Ji Eun is introduced as bubbly, affectionate, and warmhearted. But her world is flipped upside down when she wakes up one morning in a completely different body. Stepping in as her male persona, Yoo Jung Hoo takes on the role of Kim Ji Hoon. For Yoon Jae, nothing makes sense anymore. He still recognizes the same gestures, habits, and emotions, but now directed at him from someone who looks completely different. Chuu joins the mix as love rival The situation becomes even more tangled with the arrival of Kang Min Joo, a confident and outgoing student played by Chuu. Min Joo finds herself irresistibly drawn to the new student, Kim Ji Hoon, unaware that he's actually Ji Eun in a new body. Her growing affection for Ji Hoon sets off a complicated love square, filled with comedic misunderstandings and emotional dilemmas. My Girlfriend Is the Man! is packed with humor, romantic tension, and absurd moments. But the heart of the series lies in its commentary on love, identity, and acceptance. How far does attraction go when appearances change? Can emotional connection survive a complete physical transformation? These are the questions the show dares to explore, all within a playful yet heartfelt narrative.
Pink Villa
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
S Line: Lee Soo Hyuk, Arin, Lee Da Hee's Cannes-awarded series confirms July premiere and OTT platform
S Line is a South Korean miniseries exploring tabooed concepts of sexual shame and the dangers of unrestrained technological developments. Starring Lee Soo Hyuk, Arin and Lee Da Hee as leads, this drama has already been acclaimed at the 2025 Cannes International Series Festival. Amid the growing anticipation for its release, the production team announced its OTT premiere details, as reported by K-media outlet Dispatch on May 13. S Line– Plot and Character Details S Line is a fantasy, mystery thriller drama, based on a webtoon of the same name by artist Kkomabi. The story is about visible red lines connecting people who have had sexual relationships. These lines can only be seen by those wearing special glasses, and their emergence plunges Korea into a crisis as privacy gets breached and societal boundaries get blurred. OH MY GIRL's Choi Ye Won, better known by her stage name Arin, plays the role of Hyun Heup in the series. The character is a young woman, who is able to see the red lines since birth. She teams up with detective Han Ji Hyuk, played by Lee Soo Hyuk, to investigate the origins of the glasses and the chaos they are causing. Besides her there is another character, who shares the same special ability of witnessing the red lines. She is Gyu Jin, a quirky school teacher, played by Lee Da Hee. Gyu Jin will come across Hyun Heup after she gets transferred to the school Gyu Jin teaches in. S Line– OTT release schedule and platform S Line confirmed Wavve as its official streaming platform and locked in July 2025 premiere. The 50-minute-long 6 episodes of the mini series might be released in a weekly format or all at once. The drama not only received a major launch at the 8th Cannes International Series Festival, but was also recognized for its artistic quality. It won the Best Music award in the feature-length competition section last April. The creator of the original webtoon version of S Line, Kkomabi, is acclaimed for their works in A Killer Paradox and Pending Case. The series version is directed and penned down by Ahn Jio Young.
