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Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
The Trunk's Seo Hyun Jin becomes victim of 2.6 billion KRW housing scam; all we know about attempts to recover loss
Popular actress Seo Hyun Jin, recognized for her recent role opposite Gong Yoo in The Trunk, is now making headlines for an entirely different reason! An escalating legal and financial nightmare has left her entangled in one of South Korea's growing housing scandals. Multi-billion Won jeonse deposit at the center of dispute According to reports from NewsPirit on June 2, Seo Hyun Jin filed for a public auction in April, 2025. It's to retrieve a substantial jeonse deposit after her landlord defaulted on returning the amount when her lease expired. Records from the Supreme Court confirm that the actress entered into a lease agreement in April 2020 for a villa located in the upscale Gangnam district of Seoul. Under the jeonse system, Seo Hyun Jin initially deposited 2.50 billion KRW (approximately 1.81 million USD). In 2022, she renewed her lease, increasing the deposit to 2.65 billion KRW (roughly 1.92 million USD). Jeonse is a unique Korean rental method where tenants pay a large lump-sum deposit instead of monthly rent. However, when the lease reached its end in early 2024, the landlord failed to return the deposit, despite Seo's legal registration as a leaseholder. With no resolution in sight and the property rights on her side, she initiated legal proceedings in the form of a court auction to recover the money. Property now deemed financially worthless In a shocking development, the property has now been categorized as a 'kkangtong house,' a colloquial term meaning 'tin can house.' It is used to describe real estate that has lost so much market value it is now worth less than the total debt and deposits it carries. Though the villa was initially appraised at around 3 billion KRW, the first round of court-led bidding failed to attract a single buyer. The latest court notice indicates the minimum bid has been slashed to 2.30 billion KRW, still significantly below the amount Seo Hyun Jin had paid. Analysts warn that the current economic climate and plummeting housing values in the Korean real estate market make a price recovery highly unlikely in the near future. As a result, the actress is poised to endure a painful financial loss. Agency responds with caution When contacted by reporters, Seo Hyun Jin 's agency, Management Soop, responded cautiously, stating, 'It is difficult to confirm as it is a matter of her private life.' The agency refrained from sharing whether she intends to pursue further legal action beyond the court auction. Amid this deeply personal financial struggle, Seo Hyun Jin remains committed to her acting career. She is currently preparing to star in the upcoming drama Love Me. It is a Korean adaptation of the Swedish series of the same name.
The Review Geek
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
The Devil's Plan Season 2 Episodes 10-12 Preview: Release Date, Time, & Where to Watch
The Devil's Plan: Death Room The Devil's Plan: Death Room is the sequel to the popular South Korean mind game survival show titled, The Devil's Plan. This season sees 14 contestants enter the mansion in a bid to win 500 million Won. Like the previous season, the show includes high-profile celebrities and influencers, among other recruits. The game demands mental resilience, strategic thinking, and outsmarting the game master and other opponents, making it a challenging victory to achieve. With the stakes this high, the players have to bring all they have got to emerge as the winner. However, it makes for an entertaining watch, and it is no surprise that this is one of the best South Korean variety shows right now. If you've been following this variety show, you may be curious to find out when the next episode is releasing. Well, wonder no more! Here is everything you need to know about episodes 10-12 of The Devil's Plan: Death Room, including the release date, time, and where you can watch it. Where Can I Watch The Devil's Plan: Death Room? The Devil's Plan: Death Room season 1 is scheduled to drop on Netflix worldwide. As this is an exclusively original series, this is the only place to watch this one. If you aren't subscribed to this wildly popular streaming service, check out or download the app! The Devil's Plan Season 2 Episodes 10-12 Release Date The next batch of episodes for The Devil's Plan: Death Room will be released on Tuesday 20th May at 8am (GMT) / 4am (ET). Also, expect subtitles to drop from release as well. How Many Episodes Will The Devil's Plan Season 2 Have? The show will have a total of 12 episodes. The show released episodes 1-4 on May 6th; it will release the next five episodes simultaneously, and the final three the following week. Is There a Trailer for The Devil's Plan: Death Room? Of course! As usual, Netflix has our backs. Check out the trailer below.
News18
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
This South Korean Cafe Is Like Walking Into A Sci-Fi Movie
Last Updated: Instead of a regular coffee shop, the cafe in South Korea has a cool design that feels straight out of Christopher Nolan's Interstellar. Ever wondered what cafes of the future might look like? In South Korea, this cafe offers a glimpse, and its design feels like something straight out of Christopher Nolan's Interstellar. This futuristic eatery is gaining attention not just for its unique look but also for its delicious menu. Among the favourites are the 'Forest," a green chocolate mousse cake topped with white pavlova priced at 12,000 Won (about Rs 700), and 'Water," a delicate jelly that melts in your mouth, costing 9,000 Won (around Rs 500). Taking to Instagram, a user wrote, 'This is a futuristic cafe space. From the moment you step inside until the moment you leave, you'll feel as if you've entered a scene from a movie. The cafe is divided into four sections, and each area itself feels like a work of art. The nature-inspired desserts are another highlight. Forest, featuring a green chocolate mousse cake topped with a white pavlova and Water, expressed with a delicate water jelly, was especially memorable." The video displayed the text, 'Korea is really living in 2050. Interstellar Cafe." After the rise of K-pop and K-dramas, South Korea has become a hotspot not just for music and shows, but also for its innovative food and creative cafes. While the space-themed cafe recently caught everyone's attention online, it's not the first Korean cafe to go viral. Earlier, the rain-themed Rain Report Cafe in Seoul also made waves. This unique cafe offers a full rain experience from the moment you step inside, greeted by the soothing sound of raindrops that sets a peaceful mood. Water plays a key role in the design, with visible dripping and flowing throughout the space. The most fascinating feature of Rain Report Cafe is that it 'rains" indoors constantly, regardless of the weather outside. Even on hot, sunny days, the cafe maintains a soothing, rainy atmosphere.
The Review Geek
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
The Devil's Plan: Death Room – Season 2 Episode 1 Recap & Review
The Crooked Cops Episode 1 of The Devil's Plan season 2 starts with the contestants slowly getting to the mansion. One by one, they shyly greet each other and settle in. There are some familiar faces, such as Kyu-hun from Super Junior, a few actors, and a news anchor. Soon, all 14 contestants are introduced, and the master announces the rules of the mansion. The Rules of The Mansion Each contestant will be given a piece. They will play different games throughout their one week at the mansion to win other pieces. Based on their performance, a contestant can win or lose a piece. In other words, the pieces are their currency. They can use the pieces to pay fines, purchase special items, and tools in some games. Lastly, they can use the pieces in negotiations and transactions with other players. At the end of the game, the player with the most pieces will automatically advance to the final round. Lastly, any player who loses all of their pieces will be automatically eliminated. Every day, the contestants will play two games. The first match takes place during the day. Those who win the main match get an opportunity to earn new pieces. During the main match, the players also have a chance to build up the total prize money through a prize mission. For now, the prize money is at zero. The prize mission will be different for each main match, so it won't be easy for the player to win. The master informs them that the total prize money they can earn is 500 million Won. Their stay at the house will be determined by hierarchy. The top half players with the highest number of pieces after each main match have the opportunity to stay in the Living Quarters. Here, they will experience luxury, while the players in the bottom half will live in the prison block. If there is an odd number, one extra player will be sent to prison. If the group can't be split in half because multiple players have the same number of pieces, the player with the most pieces decides who to send to prison. The players in prison are not allowed to leave until the next day to participate in the main match. The prison is on full lockdown. The second match will be held every night, and only those players in prison will participate. This match will determine who gets eliminated. All the players in prison have to play the death match. The mansion is divided into three areas: the living quarters, the prison block, and the game zone. The players can only enter the game zone during the main match. The players in prison are not allowed in the living quarters for any reason. There is also the death zone where those in prison will play their death match. The players can only exchange pieces with people in their specific living area. This means those in prison can't exchange pieces with those in the living quarters. They also can't exchange pieces in the game zones. Lastly, violence and theft are strictly prohibited. The players are free to collude, backstab, strategize and form alliances. After announcing the rules, the master allows the players some time to get more acquainted and tour the house. The players go over the rules again while forming little groups. However, Hyun Gyu is a bit overwhelmed and chooses to be by himself. 7High approaches him and quickly tries to break the ice. Shortly after, the Master announces the first match and asks the players to head to the game zone. The Rules of the Game The first match is Crooked Cops. The game will be played on an intricate map based on the Seoul subway system. In this game, the players will be divided into four teams. The first team comprises two thieves. The remaining players will be police officers divided into three teams, with four people on each team. The three teams will be called Red, Blue and Green. Two out of the twelve officers are corrupt. Their identity will be hidden from everyone except the two thieves and each other. Throughout the game, the corrupt officers have to help the thieves escape capture. Meanwhile, the thieves will move around the game board, secretly collecting pieces without being arrested. The teams will be separated into different rooms. The players can mingle outside their active rooms until the start of the two final rounds. The corrupt officers will be updated on the thieves' moves via a radio. There are 28 pieces hidden on the map. Only the thieves know the locations of all the pieces. The police officers are allowed to place two or more movers at one station. All the police movements will be visible to everyone. Once the game begins, the police officers will place their movers first. The thieves will then place their movers, taking into account the hidden pieces and the police movers. Only the corrupt officers will know the location of the thieves' movers. The game is supposed to go for fifteen rounds. The thieves get to move first before the police in the following rounds. The teams will alternate the order they move with every round. This allows each team to get a fair start to chase after the thieves. The police are free to investigate or make an arrest. Once they investigate the station, they might get a clue. The clues reveal the traces of the thieves' movement, showing whether they passed there. Only the relevant player can check the clue box. It is also up to them to reveal their findings to the team. They can also lie about their findings. After that, the team can decide whether to share the information with the other teams. As for the arrests, they can only happen in the station that one is currently in or after moving one space. All successful arrests will be announced. However, if a corrupt cop arrests one of the thieves, the arrest becomes invalid. Lastly, all movers in each team have to make a move within a five-minute limit. The thieves can move no more than two squares in three minutes. Once they get to a station with a piece, the thieves automatically collect it. The thieves can only collect 12 pieces. Once they collect all twelve out of the 28 pieces on the map. At the end of rounds five and ten, the total number of pieces collected by the thieves will be announced. If at any point the thieves are arrested, they lose all the pieces they have collected and isolated immediately. There are three ways for the game to end. If the thieves are arrested. If the thieves collect all twelve pieces or if the players complete the fifteen rounds. After the game ends, the police officers have to vote on who they think is corrupt. If an ordinary cop's team arrest a thief, each member gets a piece. If they get the corrupt cop on their team right, they get another piece. If an ordinary cop is accused of being corrupt, they don't get a piece even when they are innocent. They also miss out on a piece in case they arrest a thief. If a thief is arrested, they lose the pieces that they collected in that round. If the thieves evade arrest, they have to share the pieces with the corrupt cops. If the corrupt cops are caught, the thieves keep the pieces. Lastly, if the main game ends at the eleventh round, the prize money is raised to 100 million won. Starting from the 12th round, each round incurs a cost of 20 million won for the players. This means to get the full prize money, they need to end the game before or on the eleventh round. After the rules announcement, the players discuss the rules as they wait to be divided into their respective teams. The teams will be decided by pure luck. Each player gets into a room and picks a random card. The card decides their character and team in the game. Soon, all the players pick their cards, and Soo-hee and Tinno are the thieves. Meanwhile, Ji-young starts to suspect Hyu-hun, Tinno and 7High. The three seem to be chatty and secretive to her. The Teams & The Game The Blue Team consists of Kyu-hun. Ji-young, Chuu and Eun-hyo. The red team is made up of 7High, Justin. Sang-hyeon and Seung-hyun. On the other hand, Se-dol, Hyun-gyu, Ha-rin, and Hyun-joon make up the green team. After picking their teams, the master gives the players 30 minutes to strategize before the game begins. Most of the teams have the same idea on where to place their movers. They also talk about who they suspect are the corrupt cops and why they need to secure the prize money at all costs. In the blue team, Ji-young tries to dodge the multiple suspicions levelled against her. 7High tries to get Tinno to reveal the thieves plan. However, Tinno insist they will trust the corrupt cops. The game starts and lasts for 12 rounds. Unfortunately, the players lost 20 million Won from the prize money. In the end, the prize money for the first match drops to 80 million Won. Throughout the game, the police teams get some clues but are unable to make a successful arrest. This is mostly due to the red team's strategy to confuse the other teams. Everyone blames 7High and starts suspecting him of being a corrupt cop. The other teams decide to join forces and exclude the red team. Meanwhile, the corrupt cops cover all the thieves' movements, leading to the thieves collecting all twelve pieces. After the game ends, the teams move to vote for the corrupt cop. However, Tinno and So-hee have been messing with the teams during the game. Tinno leads the blue team to suspect Chuu, but Eun-hyo is hesitant. She has her sights on Kyu-hun, but he fiercely defends himself. Things get heated when Ji-young also starts to question everything. In the end, the blue team votes for Ji-young. In the meantime, the green team votes for Se-dol while the red team votes for no one. After all is set and done, the master announces that Kyu-hun and Hyun-gyu were the corrupt thieves. Everyone is in shock as no one expected the culprit to be Kyu-hun. The Episode Review It is interesting to see some familiar faces in a different light. Most of us are used to seeing Kyu-hun as a singer, host, and actor. It was quite a twist for him to end up as a corrupt cop. He played his cards right and confused everyone – even Se-dol vouched for him! I can't wait to see Ji-young's reaction. The first match was entertaining, but the rules made it look like it was complicated. As Kyu-hun said, they were more or less playing a mafia this first match, the players will have to be more careful who they trust. Hyun-gyu kept to himself a lot, so it was hard to guess what he was thinking. This is only the first game, but it is about to shake things up. They can now assess and analyse who they want to make alliances with. Se-dol has stood out from the moment he entered the mansion. Everyone is excited to see how the former professional Go player will fare in this challenge. Of course, the other contestants also have mind-blowing skill sets. At this point, it's difficult to predict a winner, but for now, all participants have an equal opportunity to win. Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
New on Netflix This Week (May 5–11): From The Royals to Forever, 12 fresh releases that are screaming 'Binge Me!'
New on Netflix This Week (May 5–11): Buckle up, buttercup. This week, Netflix is back at it, dropping drama bombs, emotional chaos, sizzling romances and documentaries so juicy you'll forget they're real life. Whether you're in your cosy socks or spilling tea with friends, these 12 fresh drops will give your watchlist the glow-up it's been begging for. 1. Britain and the Blitz - May 5 Oh, honey, grab your ration card and your stiff upper lip; this isn't your average history class. This documentary dives deep into WWII Britain, with restored archival footage so crisp it feels like time travel. It's moody, it's emotional, it's real, and yes, it's got more depth than your ex. 2. The Devil's Plan Season 2 - May 6 Fourteen high-IQ hotshots, locked in one house, battling for a fat 500 million Won. Think chess meets Squid Game but with more brainpower and fewer body bags. It's drama, betrayal, strategy, and suspense wrapped in one addictive package. Big brains? Big stakes? Big yes. 3. Untold: Shooting Guards - May 6 Guns. Ego. NBA drama that made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton finally spilt the real tea about that locker-room incident that spiralled into tragedy. Gritty, shocking, and brutally honest, this doc is not here to play. 4. Last Bullet - May 7 Revenge, betrayal, and car chases that make Fast & Furious look like a driving test. In the final chapter of the Lost Bullet trilogy, Lino's out of prison and out for blood. Buckle in for the wildest ride France has to offer - it's turbocharged chaos with heart. 5. Full Speed Season 2 - May 7 NASCAR drama, baby! If you thought turning left on a racetrack was boring, think again. This docuseries is pedal-to-the-metal adrenaline with off-track emotions, fierce rivalries, and just enough sweat to keep it sexy. 6. FOREVER - May 8 Based on Judy Blume's iconic coming-of-age novel, reimagined by the fabulous Mara Brock Akil. It's 2018 LA, two Black teens navigating love, identity, and those first times. Tender, messy, steamy and refreshingly real. This one doesn't shy away from anything. Bring tissues and maybe wine. 7. Karol G: Tomorrow was Beautiful - May 8 A doc so fierce, so unapologetically powerful, it might just make you believe in dreams again. From Medellín to global stardom, Karol G defied the odds, the critics, and the haters. Witness how a Bichota built her empire, one stadium at a time. Cue the goosebumps. 8. Blood of Zeus Season 3 - May 8, 2025 Greek gods? Daddy issues? Divine drama? Welcome back to Mount Olympus, where betrayals are biblical and battles look like animated blockbusters. Season 3 promises even more backstabbing (literally and mythologically). It's mythology, but make it metal. 9. The Royals - May 9 A broke Indian prince, a Type-A boss babe, and enough sexual tension to melt marble. Think Bridgerton meets Shark Tank in a palace. Fashion-forward, fabulously dramatic, and utterly bingeable, this romcom doesn't just slay, it curtsies while doing it. 10. A Deadly American Marriage - May 9 A fairytale gone fatally wrong. This true-crime doc peels back the picture-perfect surface of Jason Corbett's life and death with a 911 call that will send shivers down your spine. It's haunting, heartbreaking, and impossible to look away from. 11. Nonnas - May 9 One grieving son. A dream restaurant. And an army of adorable Italian grandmas who cook like angels and sass like devils. This heart-warmer will leave you hungry, teary, and ready to hug your nearest nonna. Mama mia, the emotions! 12. Mala influencia - May 9 When a pampered heiress starts receiving anonymous threats, her father hires a brooding ex-con with a mysterious past as her bodyguard. Sparks fly, secrets unravel, and danger lurks in every shadow. This Spanish romantic thriller, based on a Wattpad sensation, is a steamy blend of forbidden love and suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat. So there you have it, this week's Netflix drop is a full-course meal: spicy, sweet, tragic, and triumphant. Now go forth, binge shamelessly, and remember: life's too short for bad TV. You've got 12 brand-new reasons to cancel plans and sink into the sofa. Don't fight it.
