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Netflix to Release New K-pop Drama “Variety” Starring Son Ye-jin and Jo Yu-ri
Netflix has officially announced a new K-drama titled “Variety”, set within the high-pressure world of the K-pop industry. The series stars veteran actress Son Ye-jin and rising star Jo Yu-ri.
Son Ye-jin will play the lead role of the CEO of a top entertainment agency. Her character is expected to be bold, sharp, and full of grit, navigating the highs and lows of managing idol groups in an industry where fame and failure go hand in hand. This marks Son’s return to the small screen after a brief break from acting, and fans are eager to see her in a new light.
Jo Yu-ri, formerly of IZ*ONE, will be playing a young trainee on the path to debut, giving viewers a glimpse into the life of an aspiring idol. Her role will reflect the challenges, sacrifices, and emotional journey young artists face behind the spotlight.
The drama will peel back the curtain on the often unseen side of K-pop, from intense training routines and strict contracts to fierce competition and personal struggles. It hopes to show both the glamour and the pressure that comes with chasing stardom. A release date hasn’t been announced yet, but filming is already underway.
The long-awaited trial in the murder case of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur has reached a major development, with Duane “Keffe D” Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on October 13, 2026.
Davis was convicted of first-degree murder in August 2026 for his role in orchestrating the 1996 killing. Tupac was shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and died six days later.
During the sentencing, the judge addressed Davis, rejecting his claims that he had changed his life and moved on from his past. “Mr. Davis, for three years, I’ve heard you say some variation of the same thing to law enforcement, [in interviews], in your book, and it’s something like, ‘Yeah, I was involved in this, but I’m different. I’ve moved on. I got out of Compton. I’m a grandfather now.’ I’m here to tell you that’s not how this works,” the judge said.
She continued “You don’t get to take a man from his family. You don’t get to take his very life, his whole future from him, and just walk away from it. Especially when that man is Tupac Shakur.
“The world never forgot about him and his death, and neither did Las Vegas. It took us 30 years, but at this time, you are going to face justice for what you did on Sept. 7, 1996.”
Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has reflected on how his perception of YouTube movies has changed over the years. The actor recalled that there was a time when he looked down on movies released on YouTube.
However, he now appreciates the opportunities they have provided for his career and joked that he might have struggled financially if he had continued to dismiss them.
Sharing his thoughts in a post on X, Egbuson wrote “Can’t believe I was looking down on YouTube movies at some point. Hunger go don kpai me by now.”
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has advised young people who are still living with their parents not to rush into moving out because of peer pressure.
The singer encouraged young people to focus on their personal circumstances rather than compare their lives with those of others. He noted that there is no need to leave their parents’ homes simply because they want to feel independent.
Sharing his advice, Dakolo said “No hurry, leave your papa house because of peer pressure. Forget all that, ‘I don’t have my freedom here.’”
Judge Tells Duane Davis He Must Face Justice for Tupac’s Murder
Timini Egbuson Reflects on Embracing YouTube Movies in Nollywood
