The Oppa Chronicles

Veteran South Korean actor Song Young-kyu was found dead inside his vehicle on the morning of August 4, sending shockwaves through the Korean entertainment industry. He was 55 years old. According to authorities from the Yongin Dongbu Police Station, Song was discovered unresponsive in a parked car near a residential complex in Cheoin-gu, Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, around 8:00 a.m. KST. Police stated there were no signs of foul play and no suicide note was found at the scene. The cause of death remains under investigation. Song’s passing comes just weeks after a drunk driving incident in June, where he was caught operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol level exceeding the legal limit of 0.08%. The incident led to the revocation of his driver’s license and caused professional setbacks. He stepped down from the stage play Shakespeare in Love and had his appearances edited or minimized in ongoing TV dramas such as “The Winning Try” (SBS) and “The Defects” (ENA). The actor rep...

Beijing, China – Popular Chinese actress Zhao Lusi, best known for her leading roles in Hidden Love and Who Rules the World, has publicly revealed the full extent of her ongoing health and legal crisis, sending shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry and among fans worldwide. In a heartbreaking post on August 1, Zhao Lusi accused her former agency, Galaxy Kuyu Entertainment, of severe exploitation, financial mismanagement, and psychological abuse—allegations that date back years but escalated in late 2024. According to Zhao, she was overworked to the point of collapse, with symptoms later diagnosed as Dissociative Conversion Disorder, a condition that affected her memory, speech, and mobility. ---> "I was in constant pain, mentally and physically," Zhao shared. "They took my money, disbanded my studio, and threatened to blacklist me if I spoke out." During her emotional statement, Zhao claimed that over RMB 2 million was withdrawn from her pe...