The 49-year-old followed the officers’ everyday life, but Bae and his production team had a strict rule of not interfering in the detectives’ investigation. “We put our utmost effort to not stand in the way of investigations. Prioritizing the detectives’ tasks was the most important rule in shooting ‘National Office of Investigation,’” Bae told The Korea Herald. “We were just an observer -- a t...

Now in their sixth year, the group members hope to show their colors more clearly. "We're caught in the middle. We can't be called rookies any more, but we're not exactly a veteran group. But as a group looking to last for 10 years or more, this year will mark a significant period for Ateez," Hongjoong said. A concern about making music that could appeal not just to fans but also to a larger li...