South Korea: News
20 Oct 2023
Drugs Case'Parasite' actor Lee Sun-kyun accused in drug abuse case
South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, best known for the Academy Award-winning film Parasite, is looking at legal trouble involving a drug abuse case.
18 Oct 2023
K-PopIs EXO's D.O. parting ways with SM Entertainment? Agency responds
After months of ongoing speculation regarding the future of Doh Kyung-soo aka D.O.—a member of the popular South Korean-Chinese K-pop group EXO—there has been official confirmation from SM Entertainment.
18 Oct 2023
K-drama'Castaway Diva' trailer starring Park Eun-bin teases tale of dreams
Netflix has unveiled a new clip for the highly-anticipated tvN K-drama, Castaway Diva!
16 Oct 2023
K-PopLE SSERAFIM's Kim Chae-won diagnosed with influenza; agency shares statement
Kim Chae-won of LE SSERAFIM is currently prioritizing her health after being diagnosed with Type A influenza. The group had to cancel their FLAME RISES concerts in Bangkok, scheduled for October 7 and 8, as three members, including Kim, Huh Yun-jin, and Kazuha, fell ill.
16 Oct 2023
K-PopEx-(G)I-DLE member Seo Soo-jin to make comeback after two-year hiatus
Seo Soo-jin, the former member of K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE, is reportedly making a comeback with her upcoming solo debut, ending a two-year hiatus.
11 Oct 2023
K-drama'Mr. Queen' actor Cha Chung-hwa to marry a businessman
K-drama actor Cha Chung-hwa, celebrated for her role in the hit drama Crash Landing on You, among others, recently announced her engagement to her non-celebrity partner.
11 Oct 2023
K-dramaNew K-drama alert: Kim Yoo-jung's 'My Demon' is coming
In the world of K-dramas, excitement is brewing as the talented duo of Kim Yoo-jung and Song Kang have joined forces for a fantasy romance drama, My Demon.
10 Oct 2023
K-dramaRowoon opens about his grumpy character in K-drama 'The Matchmakers'
Former SF9 K-pop member and South Korean actor Rowoon is set to transport audiences to a bygone era with his upcoming series, The Matchmakers.
10 Oct 2023
K-PopBABYMONSTER to debut in November, YGE reveals
The excitement surrounding the new K-pop girl group BABYMONSTER is real!
10 Oct 2023
Happy BirthdayBae Suzy's birthday: 5 interesting facts about Korea's 'First Love'
Bae Suzy is a beloved name among K-pop and K-drama enthusiasts, globally.
09 Oct 2023
Music ConcertBTS Jungkook's 'Golden' concert: Ticketing details are out
BTS stans its time to assemble!
08 Oct 2023
K-PopMeet IVE, K-pop group set to release album 'I'VE MINE'
K-pop girl group IVE is creating waves as it prepares to drop its upcoming extended play, I'VE MINE.
08 Oct 2023
Hansal MehtaBusan International Film Festival: 'Scoop' wins Best Asian TV Series
Hansal Mehta's Scoop has been crowned the Best Asian TV Series at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)'s Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards.
06 Oct 2023
CelebrityGirl's Day Sojin announces wedding to actor Lee Dong-ha
There's a new wedding on the block!
06 Oct 2023
K-PopBLACKPINK Jennie slays it again in 'You & Me' MV
BLINKS assemble! The Queen is back.
05 Oct 2023
K-drama'Apartment 404': BLACKPINK Jennie, Lee Jung-ha star in tvN's next
K-pop is one of the most followed music genres in the world and BLACKPINK enjoys a huge fan following.
04 Oct 2023
K-PopMAMAMOO's Hwasa gets clean chit in public indecency case
Finally! The famous K-pop group MAMAMOO's Hwasa has been given a clean chit after Seongdong Police Station in Seoul decided not to forward her public indecency case to the prosecution.
04 Oct 2023
K-PopBLACKPINK Jennie's solo comeback 'You & Me' release date out
BLACKPINK's Jennie is gearing up for her solo comeback with a special single titled You & Me which is set to release on Friday at 1:00pm KST.
03 Oct 2023
K-PopJisoo's 'FLOWER' MV surpasses 400M views on YouTube, creates record
BLACKPINK's Jisoo has reached an impressive milestone with her solo debut music video FLOWER, hitting 400 million views on YouTube on Tuesday.
02 Oct 2023
K-PopJungmin departs from 'NCT New Team' due to health issues
In a surprising development, Jungmin has opted to leave NCT New Team, the latest subunit of the renowned K-pop group NCT, over health reasons just days before its pre-debut tour.
02 Oct 2023
K-PopLee Jin-sol's second digital single 'NEVER' out
Former April member Lee Jin-sol has started a new chapter in her professional life by signing with 220 Entertainment.
02 Oct 2023
JungkookBTS's Jungkook drops '3D: The Remixes': Exploring single's record-breaking feats
BTS member Jungkook's fans are overjoyed as the vocalist dropped a remix album titled 3D: The Remixes on Monday.
01 Oct 2023
K-drama'My Dearest,' 'Strong Girl Nam-soon': Must-watch K-drama series in October
After the September releases of A Time Called You and Song of the Bandits, K-drama fans have plenty to look forward to in October.
30 Sep 2023
K-dramaK-drama revisit: Why we're still obsessed with Gong Yoo's 'Goblin'
Reincarnation, grim reapers, deities, and one befuddled human caught in the ever-shifting sands of fate—sounds like the recipe for an epic K-drama, right?
29 Sep 2023
K-PopBTS Jungkook's '3D' featuring Jack Harlow MV is out
BTS's Jungkook recently dropped the music video for his latest single 3D, featuring American singer-rapper Jack Harlow.
28 Sep 2023
K-dramaPark Eun-bin's 'Castaway Diva' release date is here; teaser out
The second teaser for the highly anticipated tvN K-drama, Castaway Diva, has been released, giving viewers a sneak peek into the main character's life after her return to Seoul from a deserted island.
28 Sep 2023
North KoreaNorth Korea makes constitutional amendment for 'exponential' nuclear growth: Report
North Korea allegedly amended its constitution on Thursday to focus on expanding its nuclear forces, despite the United States (US) urging it to return to stalled talks.
26 Sep 2023
FoodVegetarian in South Korea? Here's what to eat
South Korea's authentic cuisine is a fancy amalgamation of local flavors and world-class culinary styles.
26 Sep 2023
Travel And TourismOffbeat experiences that await you in South Korea
South Korea is arguably among the best places to visit as there is so much you can bring back as memories from there.
26 Sep 2023
Music IndustryForestella's Ko Woo-rim announces military enlistment; shares statement
Ko Woo-rim, a member of the South Korean vocal quartet Forestella, has announced his military enlistment date in a heartfelt letter to fans.
26 Sep 2023
NetflixBong Joon-ho's 'Yellow Door' documentary—when and where to watch
Attention, Korean cinema superfans!
25 Sep 2023
K-dramaEXO D.O.'s 'You Reap What You Sow' promises hilarious 'facation'
Lee Kwang-soo, EXO's D.O., Kim Woo-bin, and Kim Ki-bang are set to star in a new show titled You Reap What You Sow, which follows the four actors as they take on the challenge of farming in the countryside.
25 Sep 2023
K-dramaKorean actor Lee Sang-yeob confirms getting married next year
Popular K-drama actor Lee Sang-yeob, known for his roles in dramas like Love Affairs in the Afternoon and Good Casting, is set to marry his long-time non-celebrity girlfriend.
25 Sep 2023
K-PopQuran-resemblance controversy: K-pop group Kingdom recalls 70,000 copies, redesigns albums
K-pop group Kingdom faced controversy as their upcoming seventh mini-album History of Kingdom: Part VII. Jahan bore a cover design that resembled the Quran—the holy text of Islam.
25 Sep 2023
Happy BirthdayHappy birthday, Hyun Bin: Tracing actor's superstardom in 'Hallyu' universe
Hyun Bin is one of South Korea's most influential and highest-paid actors, who has established himself as a top Hallyu (Korean pop culture wave) actor internationally.
24 Sep 2023
JungkookBTS's Jungkook announces solo single '3D,' collaboration with Jack Harlow
BTS's golden maknae, Jungkook, is set to bless fans with a brand-new solo single in less than a week!
24 Sep 2023
Happy BirthdayDo Ji-han's birthday special: Exploring Korean actor's top performances
From doing sageuk (historical) dramas to heartwarming rom-coms, versatile Korean actor Do Ji-han has left an indelible mark on the Korean entertainment industry.
23 Sep 2023
K-dramaLee Jong-suk parting ways with HighZium Studio: Charting K-actor's journey
South Korean actor Lee Jong-suk—best known for School 2013 (2012)—is reportedly set to part ways with his current agency, HighZium Studio, following the completion of his ongoing fan-meet tour.
23 Sep 2023
K-drama'Crash Landing on You,' 'Itaewon Class': Best K-dramas for newcomers
K-drama fever is running high worldwide—thanks to the monumental success of Squid Game and Netflix's strategy to generously expand its catalog thereafter!
21 Sep 2023
K-dramaGo Yoon-jung likely to star opposite Kim Seon-ho
Reports are rife that actor Go Yoon-jung has been offered the role of the female lead, Cha Mu-hee, in the upcoming K-drama Can Love Be Translated? opposite Kim Seon-ho.
