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Pink Villa
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Did Good Boy star Park Bo Gum confess his feelings to THIS K-pop idol? Fans swoon, call it ‘supreme taste'
Park Bo Gum, who recently impressed with his role as a warm and gentle Yang Gwan Sik in When Life Gives You Tangerines, is known to be similar to the character in real life. Many of his fellow cast and crew shared several anecdotes of his kind acts. Recently, through a revelation by the actor himself, we got to know that he is also a romantic individual like his on-screen character. He shocked all by confessing falling for a popular entertainment industry, that too in her presence. The actor made the revelation during the latest episode of The Seasons: Cantabile of Park Bo Gum. Interestingly, he mentioned that in the presence of the person who made his heart race, making the moment even more special. It happened two years back, yet the When Life Gives You Tangerines star narrated the event as if it took place just yesterday. The Seasons's host Park Bo Gum interacted with guest i-dle [formerly (G)I-DLE)] members, as they appeared on his show to talk about their first musical comeback following contract renewal with their agency. During then, Park Bo Gum made a shocking confession to the group's Thai member Minnie– "I fell in love with your voice two years ago." The actor referred to his special 2023 Music Bank stage in Mexico alongside a few other celebrities, including Minnie. He fondly recalled the moment, mentioning that he still thinks about how captivated he was by her during their performance together. Although his admiration was solely about her voice, many fans misinterpreted it as a confession of having a crush on her. The misinformation spread after a K-media article claimed that The Good Boy actor said, "I fell in love with Minnie that day," but the reality check is that he was actually referring to being in love with her singing talent. The article went viral, with fans taking to social media to express their surprise, thinking it was a romantic confession. They made comments such as "this guy is crazy" and this "was not on my 2025 bingo card." They even gushed over his choice of women, calling it "supreme taste." However, the fan who shared the article, sparking online buzz, later apologized and clarified the misunderstanding after learning the truth.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Actor Park Bo Gum Playfully Recalls an Incident with Co-star Lee Jun Young: Find Out Why He Felt ‘A Little Hurt'
The K-drama ' When Life Gives You Tangerines ' has captured both national and international audiences since its premiere, quickly becoming a major success. Among its highlights is Park Bo Gum's charming performance as the young 'Yang Gwan Sik', which has won widespread praise. Recently, during an episode of his late-night music show 'The Seasons', Park Bo Gum shared a lighthearted yet memorable story involving his co-star Lee Jun Young — and why it left him feeling 'a little hurt.' Park Bo Gum Welcomes Lee Jun Young on 'The Seasons' To promote their new project ' Pump Up the Healthy Love ', Park Bo Gum invited co-star Lee Jun Young and actress Jung Eun Ji to appear on 'The Seasons – Park Bo Gum's Cantabile'. The trio quickly warmed up the atmosphere, reflecting on their early days as K-pop idols and sharing candid memories, as reported by TenAsia. A Playful Confession About a Missed Message During the lively conversation, Park Bo Gum opened up about a small but unforgettable incident with Lee Jun Young. While recalling their time filming the show ' My Name Is Gabriel ', Bo Gum noted that although they worked on the same project, they didn't share any overlapping scenes — something he found disappointing. He recounted, 'We met twice, once at the wrap party and once at the script reading. I remember exchanging numbers. I sent a message saying, 'It was nice meeting you,' but I never got a reply.' Though Bo Gum shared the story playfully, he admitted feeling slightly hurt by the lack of response. However, he was quick to add his gratitude for Jun Young's appearance on his show, softening the moment with humor. Bo Gum continued, laughing, 'I thought maybe I had the wrong number, but after our meeting yesterday, I realised the number was correct. I was a little hurt, but you must have been busy. I should've knocked more, maybe even called and said, 'It's me.'' Lee Jun Young Left Flustered Lee Jun Young was visibly flustered by the revelation and struggled to defend himself. The situation became even more humorous when Jung Eun Ji chimed in, sharing her own experience: she too had sent Jun Young a message that went unanswered. Trying to explain himself, Jun Young laughed and confessed that he rarely checks his messages. He further revealed that he currently has over 999 unread texts from various people on his phone — a habit that left both his co-stars and the audience in stitches.
Boston Globe
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Even without its signature set, BLO's ‘The Seasons' is no dry run
Early in the opera, The Poet (as portrayed by countertenor and 'The Seasons' co-progenitor Anthony Roth Costanzo) sings: 'You know poets, sometimes we feel the weather inside of us more than we feel the weather outside of us.' Given Wednesday's performance, it's clear that axiom doesn't just apply to poets. Advertisement There's no doubt that 'The Seasons' would have been a different show had the six singers and six dancers been working with the visual and tactile elements of Lien and Forman's soapscape set in addition to the lighting, the lithe modern choreography by Pam Tanowitz, the diaphanous costumes by Carlos J Soto, and Vivaldi's music as performed by a zesty Baroque pit band. Regardless, 'The Seasons' was on solid ground musically and visually. The iconic concertos of 'The Four Seasons' served as the piece's creative springboard, but thoughtfully selected arias, songs, and other pieces from Vivaldi's vast catalogue made up the bulk of the score, blending the familiar with the old-made-new. Baroque arias often manifest emotions through nature or weather imagery in both voice and instrumentation: plinking pizzicato for rain here, twittering birds for spring there, and 'The Seasons' made plentiful and effective use of that trope. Advertisement In Ruhl's dramatic scenario, an artists' rustic retreat is disturbed when the seasonal cycle falls out of order due to climate change, and the singers portraying those artists were all outstanding. As the Farmer, soprano Ashley Emerson unfurled luscious melismas while chopping vegetables, and countertenor Kangmin Justin Kim's warm, velvety timbre as the Painter provided a keen contrast to Costanzo's icy, clear precision. In the role of the Choreographer, mezzo-soprano and BLO emerging artist Alexis Peart partnered with dancer Lindsey Jones in a touching and tragic duet for human voice and human body. Every baroque opera must have its rage arias, and soprano Whitney Morrison and bass-baritone Brandon Cedel tackled those with incisive wrath. Special kudos goes to Ji Yung Lee, who led the pit ensemble from the harpsichord on only minutes' notice after production music director Stephen Stubbs was accidentally injured backstage on his way to the pit and needed to sit the performance out. (A BLO spokesperson confirmed Stubbs was OK, but that's not the first medical emergency Maile Okamura, front, and other members of Pam Tanowitz Dance in Boston Lyric Opera's "The Seasons." Nile Scott Studios The narrative of weather disrupted seems simplistic on the surface. The paradigm of four seasons neatly divided into spring, summer, fall, and winter has only ever been true for very specific parts of the world. And even in those parts that can claim those four seasons, like New England, it gets more complicated than that. I'm reminded of Advertisement But therein lies the point: No matter the exact rhythms of the cycle you're used to, the effects of climate change can turn it into disaster followed by disaster. The most powerful tableau of the show featured the violent third movement of 'Summer' from 'The Four Seasons,' as haze effects filled the air and the stage was illuminated in orange with the back wall invisible through the smoke. It's an image Further productions in New York and beyond are planned for 'The Seasons,' and hopefully by then the complications with Lien and Forman's iridescent setpiece will be resolved. I do look forward to experiencing 'The Seasons' as its creators envisioned it. Still, though the Boston run of 'The Seasons' may not have realized everything it had wanted, the show is not lacking anything it needs. It's even there in the stage directions of Ruhl's libretto: 'Mostly an empty set. And weather.' And so they have it. THE SEASONS Presented by Boston Lyric Opera and ArtsEmerson. Through March 16. A.Z. Madonna can be reached at
Korea Herald
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Park Bo-gum ready to host seventh season of 'The Seasons'
Despite declining ratings, producer says 'Seasons' may be last stronghold of music programs Hallyu powerhouse Park Bo-gum is set to host the seventh season of "The Seasons," KBS' long-running late-night music talk show. "The Seasons" is KBS' signature Friday night music show series, featuring interviews with musicians as well as live performances. The seventh installment of the series is to be known as "Park Bo Gum's Cantabile," following previous seasons hosted by Jay Park, Choi Jung-hoon of Jannabi, AKMU, Lee Hyo-ri, Zico of Block B and, most recently, rapper Lee Young-ji, whose tenure ran from September 2024 to Feb. 21, 2025. Park Bo-gum's season premieres Friday. Park is the first actor to host the late-night show, a departure from the series' tradition of musicians in the host spot. Explaining the choice, producer Choi Seung-hee emphasized Park's deep-rooted passion for music. "We actually knew that Park was very interested in music, played the keyboard well and sang well," Choi said at a press conference in Yeouido, Seoul, Tuesday. "When he appeared on 'The Seasons' last year, he showed deep respect for musicians, and we persuaded him." According to Choi, Park played an active role in shaping this season's identity, including its title, "Park Bo Gum's Cantabile." The title is a nod to his past KBS drama "Naeil's Cantabile." "I've always wanted to create a show under my name with 'Cantabile' in the title," Park said. "'Cantabile' means 'like singing' … I hope it becomes a space where I can communicate with other artists, share conversations with the audience, find comfort and exchange joyful moments with one another." Park will also be the first host to create an original theme song for the show. "We are discussing the composition of a new 'signal song,' and I plan to write lyrics that suit our program," said Park. "I'm thinking of lyrics that match the spring season," said Park." Amid declining viewership, the producer reaffirmed a commitment to spotlighting new musicians and safeguarding a space for artists to hold deep discussions about music. "Our broadcast time has always been Friday at 10 p.m. As you all know, this is a time slot where other channels air high-budget dramas worth hundreds of billions of won," Choi said. "Meanwhile, we continue to produce our program with a budget from 30 years ago. In a way, we approach production with the mindset of guarding the last stronghold of music programs." Choi stressed that ratings are not the sole metric of success. "If ratings were our only priority, we wouldn't be introducing new musicians every week in such a highly competitive time slot," she said. "However, we believe that the identity, purpose, and significance of a music program are far more important. That's why we are committed to showcasing emerging and meaningful artists, providing them with a stage and finding great value in doing so."
