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Explainer: Breaking down complexities of Second Lead Syndrome in K-dramas
In the enchanting world of K-dramas, where love triangles and heart-fluttering moments reign supreme, there's a quirky phenomenon that has fans yelling, "Oops, I did it again!"
K-pop: Indian-origin Lara Raj secures spot in 'Dream Academy's finale!
The final episode of the HYBE Labels x Geffen Records reality show The Debut: Dream Academy unveiled the top six winning contestants who will form a brand-new global girl group named KATSEYE.
Dive into the latest fashion trends from South Korea
The soaring appeal of Korean culture, like K-dramas and K-pop, only serves to exacerbate the rise of Korean fashion.
ENHYPEN releases 'Orange Blood' album; 'Sweet Venom' MV is here
ENHYPEN is one of the most followed K-pop groups and now they have released their comeback mini album titled Orange Blood. With this, they also unveiled the music video of the title track Sweet Venom and fans are going gaga.
SM Entertainment partners with British production to launch global boy-band
K-pop has been one of the most followed genres in the world. Now, SM Entertainment is aiming to launch a global pop boy band.
Ahn Bo-hyun, Park Ji-hyun's 'Flex x Cop' release date out
South Korean stars Ahn Bo-hyun and Park Ji-hyun, who have starred in the series Yumi's Cells, are set to join forces once again in the forthcoming SBS weekend K-drama Flex x Cop.
K-pop: Ahyeon leaves YG Entertainment's BABYMONSTER just ahead of debut
Ahyeon, a member of YG Entertainment's upcoming K-pop girl group BABYMONSTER, has left the band just days before its debut on November 27.
MAMA Awards 2023: Park Eun-bin to YouTuber RalRal turn presenters
The 2023 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) has revealed an impressive roster of presenters.
Park Eun-bin's 'Castaway Diva' team apologizes: Here's what went wrong
Amid the success of the K-drama Castaway Diva, the production team issued an apology for lapses in their post-filming cleanup.
Girls' Generation's Tiffany Young takes break citing health reasons
Girls' Generation has a loyal fan base among K-pop listeners and the fans monitor every update regarding their favorite stars.
Song Hye-kyo's decade-long film hiatus ends with 'The Black Nuns'
After a hiatus from South Korean cinema for almost a decade, Song Hye-kyo is set to make a notable return with The Black Nuns, reported Star News.
'Reply 1988' stars Lee Hyeri and Ryu Jun-yeol break up
Renowned Korean actors Ryu Jun-yeol and Lee Hyeri, who captured viewers' hearts with their on-screen chemistry in the hit drama Reply 1988, have reportedly broken up after dating for seven years.
Explainer: Decoding Netflix's billion-dollar obsession with Korean dramas, films, shows
Netflix has strategically reinvented itself as the undisputed go-to streaming hub for K-drama aficionados, and trust us, it's no accident.
New K-drama alert: 'Gyeongseong Creature' release date locked, plot unveiled
Park Seo-joon and Han So-hee have joined forces for the spine-chilling thriller K-drama Gyeongseong Creature.
aespa is all about 'Drama' in new MV; album released
K-pop sensation aespa has released its fourth mini-album titled Drama. The girl group also dropped the music video for the title track.
'LALALALA' music video: Stray Kids is the real 'Rock-Star'
K-pop phenomenon Stray Kids has returned with a bang!
K-drama: 'My Dearest' announces episode extension
MBC's hit drama My Dearest, airing on Fridays and Saturdays, recently announced a one-episode extension.
3 Hamas leaders worth $11 billion, enjoy luxury in Qatar
Hamas, the terror group responsible for the killing of over 1,400 civilians in southern Israel on October 7, has three top leaders with a combined net worth of $11 billion, the New York Post reported.
Ex-YG Entertainment CEO sentenced to 6-month imprisonment in drug case
Former YG Entertainment CEO, Yang Hyun-suk has been found guilty by an appeals court on charges of making threats of retaliation.
Bedbug alarm: What's behind the infestation and how to cope
The resurgence of bedbugs has raised alarm bells in South Korea and Paris.
Why is BTS's Jungkook missing from MAMA Awards 2023 lineup
MAMA Awards is one of the most celebrated awards in the K-pop industry. However, there was some discontent regarding this year's lineup.
Explainer: Dark side of debuting minors in K-pop industry
Beneath the glitz and glamor of the K-pop industry lies a troubling reality—the debut of minors into a world that demands perfection and youthful appeal.
SEVENTEEN's agency to debut new boy group in 2024
Pledis Entertainment is gearing up to introduce a brand new boy group in January 2024, their first since the phenomenal SEVENTEEN nearly a decade ago.
'NOBODY': (G)I-DLE, aespa, IVE announce collaboration; teaser unveiled
K-pop groups (G)I-DLE, aespa, and IVE have revealed a surprise collaboration titled NOBODY.
K-pop: BTOB parts ways with Cube Entertainment, trademark talks underway
K-pop sensation BTOB (Born to Beat) has officially parted ways with their agency, Cube Entertainment, following 11 years of collaboration.
BIGBANG's G-Dragon voluntarily appears for interrogation, denies drug crime allegations
G-Dragon, a member of the K-pop group BIGBANG, voluntarily presented himself at a South Korean police station on Monday, reportedly.
K-pop: Ex-couple HyunA, Dawn reunite in new agency
South Korean singer HyunA has inked an exclusive deal with hip-hop label AT AREA (stylized as @AREA).
BTS's Jungkook's world tour in works? Here's what we know
Jungkook, the golden maknae of BTS, has set the music world on fire with his debut album, GOLDEN, released last week.
Jungkook's 'Golden' album shatters records: Dominates Spotify, iTunes charts worldwide
BTS's Jungkook has sent shockwaves through the world of K-pop with his debut solo album GOLDEN.
Shin Hye-sun, Ji Chang-wook's 'Welcome to Samdalri': Release date out
The highly anticipated romantic comedy series Welcome to Samdalri has unveiled its first teaser, featuring stars Ji Chang-wook and Shin Hye-sun.
K-pop: BTOB's contract renewal with Cube Entertainment remains uncertain
K-pop sensation BTOB is currently in the midst of contract renewal negotiations with Cube Entertainment.
What makes K-drama 'My Dearest' so special
MBC is considering extending its hit historical K-drama My Dearest, featuring Namkoong Min and Ahn Eun-jin, due to its immense popularity.
Lee Seung-gi, Lee Da-in announce pregnancy; expected delivery in February
South Korean actor Lee Da-in is overjoyed to be expecting her first child with her husband, actor and singer Lee Seung-gi, as confirmed by her agency, 9 Ato Entertainment.
Golden Disc Awards reveals ceremony date and location details
The Golden Disc Awards is one of the prestigious South Korean music awards.
Here's what happened to the woman who stalked BTS's V
Fame comes at a price and nobody knows it better than celebrities who regularly put up with crazy, borderline scary antics of some of their "fans."
Is BTS involved in South Korean entertainment industry's drug scandal
Recently, Parasite actor Lee Sun-kyun was booked for the reported usage of marijuana and psychoactive drugs, per Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency.
'My Demon,' 'Vigilante': Unmissable K-dramas to binge in November
For K-drama fans, the month of October has indeed been an interesting month, offering a range of stories from Doona!, to Strong Girl Nam-soon.
'Castaway Diva': New clip reveals Park Eun-bin, Kim Hyo-jin's camaraderie
Netflix has unveiled a new clip of the upcoming tvN K-drama, Castaway Diva, featuring its two leading actors: Park Eun-bin and Kim Hyo-jin.
ATTRAKT terminates contracts of FIFTY FIFTY's Sio, Saena, Aran—here's why
Three members of K-pop sensation FIFTY FIFTY, namely Sio, Saena, and Aran, have lost contracts with the group's label, ATTRAKT, amid an ongoing legal dispute over contractual issues.
Loved Bae Suzy in 'Doona!'? Explore her top 5 K-dramas
South Korean idol-turned-actor Bae Suzy's latest K-Drama series Doona! debuted on Netflix on Friday.