South Korea: News
25 Apr 2024
HYBEHYBE v/s ADOR worsens; Min Hee-jin levels allegations, HYBE reacts
HYBE has publicly disputed the accuracy of statements made by ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin during a press conference on Thursday.
25 Apr 2024
K-dramaGong Yoo, Song Hye-kyo in talks for new drama
South Korean acting heavyweights Gong Yoo and Song Hye-kyo are reportedly in talks for a new drama.
24 Apr 2024
Box OfficeKorean film 'The Roundup: Punishment' smashes records on opening day
The latest installment of the popular Korean crime action franchise, The Roundup: Punishment, has set a new opening day presale record in its domestic (South Korea) market.
24 Apr 2024
BTSHYBE's clash with ADOR results in $619M market cap loss
South Korean entertainment powerhouse HYBE, globally recognized for managing K-pop group BTS, is currently wrestling with a significant 850B KRW ($619M) drop in stock value.
24 Apr 2024
K-dramaK-drama: 'The Fiery Priest' Season 2 confirmed with original cast
Fans of the popular K-drama The Fiery Priest can rejoice as the eagerly anticipated second season is on the way!
23 Apr 2024
K-dramaSouth Korean actor Lee Joo-bin to star in 'Guardians'
South Korean actor Lee Joo-bin, acclaimed for her performance in the ongoing blockbuster show Queen of Tears, is set to lead the cast of a new crime K-drama called Guardians.
23 Apr 2024
LifestyleSouth Koreans are finding solace in pet rocks. Here's why
South Korean adults, grappling with increasing feelings of isolation and burnout, are finding solace in pet rocks.
23 Apr 2024
HYBEADOR responds to HYBE's sudden audit; addresses plagiarism allegations
ADOR has publicly responded to an audit initiated by HYBE on Monday, which includes allegations of plagiarism involving their artist, NewJeans, and HYBE's newest girl group, ILLIT.
22 Apr 2024
K-PopUpdate: BBGIRLS launches new agency; announces member Youjoung's departure
The popular K-pop girl group, BBGIRLS, has announced their split from Warner Music Korea after a year-long contract.
22 Apr 2024
K-PopK-pop: aespa announces major comeback with first full-length album 'Armageddon'
Renowned K-pop girl group aespa is set to make a significant comeback with their first full-length album, Armageddon. The album is scheduled for a two-part release.
22 Apr 2024
K-PopBBGIRLS, Warner Music Korea end exclusive contract following 1-year term
K-pop sensation BBGIRLS, formerly known as Brave Girls, has officially ended its contract with Warner Music Korea after just one year.
21 Apr 2024
K-dramaUnbeatable! 'Queen of Tears' holds top spot for seventh week
The K-drama Queen of Tears, starring Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, has maintained its stronghold on weekly ratings for the seventh consecutive week.
21 Apr 2024
ChinaChina's AI data centers to outpace Korea's human water consumption
China's burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) sector is leading to the creation of numerous data centers with high water usage.
21 Apr 2024
K-PopK-pop: DRIPPIN's Joo Changuk returns to music after health hiatus
Joo Changuk, a member of the popular K-pop band DRIPPIN, is set to resume his professional commitments following a brief health-related break.
21 Apr 2024
K-PopK-pop: CRAVITY's Wonjin diagnosed with laryngitis; to miss upcoming events
CRAVITY band member, Wonjin, has been diagnosed with laryngitis, leading to a halt in his upcoming engagements.
21 Apr 2024
K-PopATEEZ announces comeback with 'GOLDEN HOUR: Part 1' in May
The K-pop sensation, ATEEZ, has officially announced their comeback!
19 Apr 2024
Daniel Dae KimAmazon Prime's 'Butterfly' series welcomes five new cast members
Amazon Prime Video's espionage series Butterfly has expanded its cast with five new additions. Actors Sean Dulake, Kim Ji-hoon, and Charles Parnell are set to feature in recurring roles.
15 Apr 2024
K-PopNCT's Taeyong commences mandatory military service; shares photograph with bandmates
NCT's band member and leader, Taeyong officially began his mandatory military service on Monday.
14 Apr 2024
K-PopK-pop: LE SSERAFIM debuts at Coachella; unveil unreleased English song
The renowned K-pop group LE SSERAFIM made their debut at the globally popular Coachella 2024 festival in California on Saturday.
14 Apr 2024
NetflixK-drama: 'Queen of Tears' hits ratings high; Netflix position slips
The ongoing K-drama Queen of Tears—starring Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won—has reached a new high in its Saturday viewership.
14 Apr 2024
K-PopLate singer Park Bo-ram's agency condemns 'malicious comments'; issues warning
Xanadu Entertainment, the agency representing the late South Korean singer Park Bo-ram, has issued a stern warning against those spreading unfounded rumors and harmful comments about the artist.
13 Apr 2024
K-PopNCT Dream's Renjun pauses group activities due to health issues
Renjun, an integral member of the widely popular K-pop boy band NCT Dream, will be absent from upcoming group events due to health complications.
12 Apr 2024
K-PopKorean singer dies at 30; cause of death under investigation
The global K-pop community is mourning the sudden death of singer Park Bo-ram.
10 Apr 2024
Robert PattinsonBong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17' trailer packs a punch at CinemaCon
Parasite director Bong Joon-ho is gearing up for his next, Mickey 17, with Robert Pattinson leading the charge.
10 Apr 2024
K-PopTV scriptwriter sentenced for defrauding K-pop idol: Case explained
In a startling development, a South Korean television scriptwriter, identified only as 'B,' has been sentenced to nine years in prison for defrauding a former K-pop star, known as 'A,' of 2.6B Korean won (approximately $2.25M).
09 Apr 2024
K-PopIU's agency apologizes to the singer for this reason
EDAM Entertainment, the agency managing popular South Korean singer IU, has issued a public apology following a dispute over ticket sales for IU's 2024 World Tour Seoul Solo Concert.
09 Apr 2024
K-PopK-pop: SHINee's Minho, Key renew contracts with SM post-Taemin exit
K-pop group SHINee's Minho and Key renewed their contracts with SM Entertainment on Tuesday, reflecting their strong trust in the agency.
07 Apr 2024
K-PopiKON's Bobby, Chanwoo to begin mandatory military service in May
K-pop sensations Bobby and Chanwoo from the renowned group iKON are set to take a temporary leave from the spotlight as they embark on their mandatory military service.
07 Apr 2024
K-PopTWICE's Nayeon confirmed for Waterbomb Festival Seoul 2024
Nayeon, a member of the renowned K-pop girl group TWICE, has been officially announced as a performer at the upcoming music festival, Waterbomb Festival in Seoul, South Korea.
06 Apr 2024
K-drama'I feel good': Hyeri speaks after ex-beau Ryu Jun-yeol's breakup
Renowned K-drama actor Lee Hyeri has finally broken her silence on the highly publicized breakup of fellow actors Han So-hee and Ryu Jun-yeol.
06 Apr 2024
Electric VehiclesSlow uptake of electric vehicles in tech-advanced nations: Here's why
Despite being global leaders in technology, countries such as Japan, the US, and South Korea are witnessing a slower-than-anticipated adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).
03 Apr 2024
JapanG-Dragon set for musical comeback, activities in Japan
After a tumultuous 2023 marked by drug investigations and allegations, K-pop idol Kwon Ji-yong aka G-Dragon is getting ready for a musical comeback later this year, said a Galaxy Corporation representative.
03 Apr 2024
HYBEAre K-pop stars Kazuha and K dating? Here's the truth
The world of K-pop is abuzz with rumors of a potential romance between two top stars.
02 Apr 2024
K-dramaLee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin considering Park Chan-wook's upcoming thriller
Renowned South Korean actors Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin are reportedly considering roles in an upcoming thriller, reported Korean media on Tuesday.
01 Apr 2024
K-dramaSong Kang bids farewell before military enlistment; pens heartfelt letter
South Korean actor Song Kang, known for his role in Beautiful Vampire, has written a heartfelt handwritten letter to his fans ahead of his military enlistment.
01 Apr 2024
K-PopSHINee's Taemin signs exclusive deal with Big Planet post-SM exit
K-pop star Taemin is embarking on a new chapter in his solo career!
31 Mar 2024
SEVENTEENK-pop: SEVENTEEN confirms two comebacks at encore concert tour
South Korean boy band SEVENTEEN has excited fans with the announcement of two comebacks this year.
31 Mar 2024
BLACKPINK'No confirmed plan': BLACKPINK's Jennie's label on her solo debut
News1 recently reported that BLACKPINK's Jennie is preparing for a solo comeback this summer.
30 Mar 2024
K-dramaHan So-hee and Ryu Jun-yeol confirm breakup following brief relationship
The dating drama has finally come to an end!
27 Mar 2024
K-dramaLate 'Parasite' actor Lee Sun-kyun's father dies amid legal battle
The father of the late South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun has passed away, leaving family and friends in deep sorrow. No cause of death was provided.
25 Mar 2024
WorldSouth Korean medical professors join trainee doctors' strike against government
Medical professors in South Korea have allegedly decided to cut back on their practice hours to align themselves with trainee doctors who have been on a strike for over a month.
24 Mar 2024
Box Office'Exhuma' becomes first Korean occult horror with over 10M moviegoers
The South Korean horror film Exhuma is on a record-breaking spree.
24 Mar 2024
RelationshipsKim Soo-hyun, Kim Sae-ron's dating rumors dismissed by his agency
Rumors of a budding romance between Queen of Tears star Kim Soo-hyun and Secret Healer actor Kim Sae-ron were recently ignited after a private moment between them surfaced on social media.
23 Mar 2024
BLACKPINKYG quashes rumors of 41B won contract fee to BLACKPINK
South Korean entertainment agency YG Entertainment has categorically dismissed rumors of a 41B won payment to internationally acclaimed K-pop group, BLACKPINK, as part of their contract renewal.
19 Mar 2024
K-dramaSex video scandal convict Jung Joon-young released from prison
Jung Joon-young, the infamous K-pop singer convicted in a high-profile gang rape and illicit sex video distribution case, walked out of Mokpo Prison in Jeollanam-do on Tuesday. He made his exit a day ahead of his expected release date.
18 Mar 2024
K-dramaKang Tae-oh eyes new rom-com post-military discharge
Renowned K-drama actor Kang Tae-oh is reportedly in discussions for a fresh project following his military discharge.
18 Mar 2024
K-PopNCT's Taeyong set to commence military enlistment in April
NCT's Taeyong has officially announced his impending commencement of compulsory military service in April.
18 Mar 2024
RelationshipsHan So-hee's agency address 'online harassment' amid dating drama
South Korean actor Han So-hee is currently grappling with a wave of online harassment and speculative posts following her relationship announcement with Reply 1988 star Ryu Jun-yeol.
18 Mar 2024
K-PopK-pop: BIGBANG's Taeyang, Monica to guide contestants on 'I-LAND 2'
The hotly-awaited Mnet's new girl group survival show, I-LAND 2: N/a, is well on its way!
15 Mar 2024
Squid Game'Squid Game' actor O Yeong-su convicted of sexual misconduct offenses
South Korean actor O Yeong-su, who gained fame for his role in Netflix's smash hit Squid Game, was convicted of indecent assault by a district court in Seongnam on Friday.
14 Mar 2024
K-drama'Signal 2' confirmed after 8 years! Recap of hit K-drama
The much-awaited Season 2 of tvN's hit K-drama Signal has been officially confirmed after eight years!
14 Mar 2024
Robert PattinsonRobert Pattinson's 'Mickey 17' to premiere early in South Korea
Renowned director Bong Joon-ho's much-awaited film, Mickey 17, is set to debut in South Korea on January 28, 2025, just three days ahead of its worldwide release on January 31.
14 Mar 2024
K-PopMLB World Tour: Seoul Series 2024: (G)I-DLE, aespa to perform
Gear up, K-pop fans!
10 Mar 2024
K-PopG-Dragon's agency shuts down dating rumors with Miss Korea runner-up
G-Dragon, a member of the renowned K-pop band BIGBANG, is at the center of dating rumors with former Miss Korea runner-up Kim Go-eun.
09 Mar 2024
Box Office'Exhuma' becomes first Korean horror film to achieve 7M moviegoers
South Korea's chilling occult horror film Exhuma has scripted history at the domestic (South Korean) box office!
09 Mar 2024
United States of AmericaUS presses allies for stronger chip Curbs on China
The United States is urging Japan and the Netherlands to broaden their restrictions on semiconductor-related exports to China.
07 Mar 2024
K-PopK-pop: NOWADAYS members' individual posters out; debut details revealed
Cube Entertainment recently unveiled individual posters for its upcoming boy group, NOWADAYS, on its official handle.
05 Mar 2024
K-dramaWhy did Han So-hee shout at public event? Agency explains
A recent viral video captured South Korean actor Han So-hee, known for her role in My Name, yelling at someone during an event in Paris.
05 Mar 2024
North KoreaNorth Korea reportedly hacks South Korean chip equipment makers
North Korean hackers have reportedly breached South Korean chip equipment manufacturers, as stated by South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS).
04 Mar 2024
TV NewsThis caused Kim Shin-young's exit as 'National Singing Contest' host
Kim Shin-young, the host of KBS1's National Singing Contest is set to leave the show after a year and five months.
04 Mar 2024
K-drama'Queen of Tears': Kim Ji-won's new stills out before premiere
Kim Ji-won is set to captivate audiences as Hong Hae-in, a complex character in the upcoming tvN drama Queen of Tears.
04 Mar 2024
Happy BirthdayPark Min-young's birthday: 'Marry My Husband' actor's must-watch K-dramas
Dubbed the "rom-com goddess" among K-drama enthusiasts, Park Min-young has been a consistent force in delivering top-notch South Korean dramas.
03 Mar 2024
K-PopK-pop: TXT gears up for comeback with new album 'TOMORROW'
The sensational K-pop group Tomorrow X Together is gearing up for an exciting comeback with a brand new album set to drop on April 1.
