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Twice's Dahyun to make acting debut in 'Sprint'
Dahyun, a member of the globally recognized K-pop group TWICE, is set to make her acting debut in the forthcoming film Sprint.
Viral: BLACKPINK's Lisa, rumored beau Frédéric Arnault's romantic stroll captured
BLINKs can't keep calm because their favorite Lisa from BLACKPINK was recently seen with her rumored flame, French business magnate Frédéric Arnault.
Netflix greenlights S02 of hit K-drama 'Bloodhounds': What to expect
Netflix has officially announced the renewal of its popular K-drama series, Bloodhounds, for a second season.
HYBE's bid to oust ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin hits court
The legal battle between South Korean entertainment giant HYBE and ADOR is escalating, with the former seeking to remove ADOR's CEO, Min Hee-jin.
'Wonderland' offers first look at Bae Suzy, Park Bo-gum's roles
The highly-anticipated South Korean film Wonderland received its first stills on Tuesday, featuring Bae Suzy and Park Bo-gum.
Tensions soar: Min Hee-jin rejects HYBE's board meeting demand
The legal tussle between South Korean entertainment powerhouses HYBE and ADOR is escalating.
SEVENTEEN drops album '17 Is Right Here'; 'Maestro' MV out
It's a red-letter day for CARATs as SEVENTEEN, the reigning kings of K-pop, dropped their newest album 17 Is Right Here.
Memorable moments: Kim Ji-won discusses her 'Queen of Tears' character
Kim Ji-won, the star of the groundbreaking K-drama Queen of Tears, recently shared her experiences portraying the character Hong Hae-in.
Sik-K identified as unnamed rapper who surrendered regarding drug charges
In January, Tenasia, a South Korean media outlet, reported a rapper's surrender to the police for illegal drug use.
What to expect from the second Global AI Safety Summit?
The second Global AI Safety Summit, a significant event in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), is set to commence soon.
K-pop star Mijoo thanks fans for support after revealing relationship
K-pop sensation Mijoo recently took to Instagram to convey her heartfelt appreciation to her devoted fans following the disclosure of her romantic relationship.
'Queen of Tears' finale achieves highest viewership ratings for tvN
The final episode of tvN drama, Queen of Tears, has scripted history by achieving the highest viewership ratings ever for the South Korean network.
EXO's D.O. discusses new album, tour jitters, love for farming
K-pop group EXO's Doh Kyung-soo, aka D.O., recently sat down with Harper's Bazaar Korea to discuss his upcoming solo album Blossom, set to release on May 7.
LE SSERAFIM's Sakura misses recent events due to health concerns
LE SSERAFIM's member, Sakura, was unable to participate in the K-pop girl group's recent activities due to deteriorating health conditions.
'Queen of Tears' sets new record with highest Saturday viewership
Popular ongoing K-drama Queen of Tears has achieved a new milestone by setting its highest Saturday viewership record just before the series finale on Sunday (April 28).
K-pop girl group NATURE disbands after six years, informs agency
The globally recognized K-pop girl group, NATURE, has officially disbanded after nearly six years of entertaining fans worldwide.
'The Roundup: Punishment' smashes 2M moviegoer milestone, fastest in 2024
The Roundup: Punishment, the latest installment in the popular Korean crime action series, has set a new record as 2024's fastest film to attract over 2M viewers, reportedly.
HYBE 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.
Gong 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.
Korean 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.
HYBE'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.
K-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!
South 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.
South 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.
ADOR 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.
Update: 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.
K-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.
BBGIRLS, 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.
Unbeatable! '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.
China'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.
K-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.
K-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.
ATEEZ announces comeback with 'GOLDEN HOUR: Part 1' in May
The K-pop sensation, ATEEZ, has officially announced their comeback!
Amazon 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.
NCT'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.
K-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.
K-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.
Late 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.
NCT 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.
Korean singer dies at 30; cause of death under investigation
The global K-pop community is mourning the sudden death of singer Park Bo-ram.