South Korea: News
26 Jan 2024
K-drama'The Crown Prince Has Disappeared': EXO's Suho and full-cast revealed
MBN's forthcoming romantic comedy historical k-drama, The Crown Prince Has Disappeared (working title), recently shared images from the first script reading session. It showcased the main five cast members Suho, Hong Ye-ji, Myung Se-bin, Kim Joo-keon, and Kim Min-kyu.
25 Jan 2024
Happy BirthdayHappy birthday, Lee Jun-ho: Revisiting Korean singer-actor's must-watch K-dramas
We've got a crush on Lee Jun-ho, and we won't lie about it!
24 Jan 2024
North KoreaNorth Korean teens get 12-year sentence for watching K-dramas: Report
A video, released by an organization working with North Korean defectors, has shown authorities in North Korea sentencing two teenagers to 12 years of "hard labor" for watching and distributing South Korean dramas and videos.
23 Jan 2024
K-PopMeet new K-pop group TWS, who debuted with 'Sparkling Blue'
TWS—HYBE, and PLEDIS Entertainment's new K-pop boy band—has stormed the music scene with their debut mini-album Sparkling Blue.
22 Jan 2024
SamsungSamsung Chairman's trial verdict postponed to February 5
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong's trial verdict has been pushed back to February 5, as he faces charges of stock price manipulation and accounting fraud.
22 Jan 2024
K-PopK-pop: TXT unveils 'FANLIVE PRESENT X TOGETHER' for fifth-anniversary bash
On March 4, K-pop group TXT will mark its fifth anniversary since debuting with The Dream Chapter: Star in 2019.
22 Jan 2024
K-PopRecord-breaking! NewJeans's 'Get Up' marks 25 weeks on Billboard 200
K-pop girl band NewJeans has achieved an incredible milestone with their mini album Get Up, which has now charted for 25 consecutive weeks on the US Billboard 200.
21 Jan 2024
K-dramaPark Hyung-sik, Park Shin-hye share insights on 'Doctor Slump'
After 11 years, South Korean actors Park Shin-hye and Park Hyung-sik have reunited for JTBC's romantic comedy-drama, Doctor Slump, premiering on Saturday (January 27).
19 Jan 2024
Music IndustryWhat was South Korea's Burning Sun scandal involving K-pop celebrities
While the South Korean industry is hailed globally for its music and dramas, it also makes headlines repeatedly for horrifying reasons.
17 Jan 2024
YouTubeIVE's Jang Won-young wins 100M KRW lawsuit against YouTuber Sojang
K-pop group IVE's Jang Won-young has emerged victorious in a lawsuit against YouTuber Sojang, her agency Starship Entertainment confirmed on Wednesday.
15 Jan 2024
SustainabilityTara gum can be a substitute for synthetic plastics: Study
Amidst the quest to find sustainable alternatives to plastics, a team of researchers from Chung-Ang University in South Korea has come up with a discovery.
15 Jan 2024
K-dramaPark Min-young denies receiving 250M KRW from ex-boyfriend: Controversy explained
South Korean actor Park Min-young is currently facing allegations of receiving illegal funds from ex-boyfriend and businessman Kang Jong-hyun.
14 Jan 2024
K-dramaExplainer: Evolution of LGBTQ+ representation in South Korean films, dramas
Online or offline, South Korean content's influence pervades the global landscape.
14 Jan 2024
North KoreaNorth Korea launches ballistic missile toward the sea
North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea on Sunday, according to its neighboring nations.
13 Jan 2024
K-dramaExplainer: What's the cost of making your favorite K-drama series
What makes K-dramas so captivating?
12 Jan 2024
Drugs CaseBong Joon-ho leads call for probe into Lee Sun-kyun's death
Several South Korean artists, including Parasite director Bong Joon-ho, on Friday, raised a clarion call urging the country's authorities to investigate the events leading up to actor Lee Sun-kyun's (48) death.
07 Jan 2024
K-dramaK-drama: Revisiting magic of 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay'
K-drama It's Okay to Not Be Okay—released in 2020—is a 16-episode series that weaves a tale of three souls scarred by their haunted pasts.
09 Jan 2024
PetsSouth Korea passes bill to ban consumption of dog meat
South Korea's parliament on Tuesday passed a bill to ban the sale and consumption of dog meat in the country. The bill now awaits President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval.
09 Jan 2024
K-PopK-pop: ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo set to release first solo album
The wait is finally over!
08 Jan 2024
LifestyleKorean habits that you should follow for healthy living
Understanding other cultures and learning about their unique habits is always fascinating.
03 Jan 2024
K-dramaLee Sun-kyun's agency opts for legal action against misinformation
Lee Sun-kyun's sudden demise took the K-drama world by storm. Ever since his death, there have been several media speculations and now his agency HOD&U Entertainment has broken its silence regarding the same.
02 Jan 2024
CelebrityIs Lee Naeun dating PSG's Lee Kang-in? Actor's agency reveals
South Korean actor and former APRIL member Lee Naeun has put to rest rumors of dating football player Lee Kang-in.
01 Jan 2024
United States of AmericaSouth Korea admits conducting drills to assassinate Kim Jong-un
South Korea's defense minister, Shin Won-sik, disclosed that his country's military is carrying out "decapitation drills" aimed at potentially assassinating North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
30 Dec 2023
K-PopExplainer: What is South Korean celebrity death curse
The tragic death of acclaimed South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, who garnered global fame with the Oscar-winning film Parasite, has left everyone in shock.
30 Dec 2023
BTSHistoric first-day sales to chart-topping debut: BTS V's record-breaking achievements
Kim Taehyung, aka V, is a multifaceted K-pop artist who has captivated audiences with his prowess in singing, dancing, rapping, songwriting, and acting.
29 Dec 2023
BLACKPINKBLACKPINK members not renewing solo contracts with YG Entertainment
BLACKPINK is one of the most known K-pop groups in the world.
28 Dec 2023
Travel And TourismSouth Korea to introduce visas for K-pop fans, digital nomads
The popularity of Korean culture has grown exponentially in recent years.
27 Dec 2023
K-dramaSBS Drama Awards 2023 organizers announce Daesang nominees
Get ready, K-drama fans!
27 Dec 2023
CelebrityFans outraged over Lee Sun-kyun's suspected suicide; allege harassment, bullying
The untimely death of South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, best known for the Academy Award-winning 2019 film Parasite, on Wednesday shocked his fans and colleagues alike.
27 Dec 2023
K-dramaLee Sun-kyun death: 'Marry My Husband,' 'Noryang' cancel press events
South Korea's entertainment world is reeling from the sudden passing of acclaimed actor Lee Sun-kyun on Wednesday, leading to a series of press event cancellations.
27 Dec 2023
Suicide'Parasite's Lee Sun-kyun (48) found dead amid drug allegations
South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun—recognized for his role in the Oscar-winning Parasite—was found dead in his car on Wednesday in Seoul's Seongbuk district, Yonhap reported. He was 48.
26 Dec 2023
K-PopK-pop: Mnet's 'Build Up' sets premiere date, judges' lineup out
Singer-songwriter Kim Jae-hwan is set to participate in Mnet's upcoming idol survival show, Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survivor.
26 Dec 2023
K-PopSHINee's Minho, Hwang Minhyun to perform at MBC Music Festival
Get ready for a thrilling collaboration as K-pop group SHINee's Minho and singer-actor Hwang Minhyun gear up to host the 2023 MBC Music Festival!
26 Dec 2023
K-PopBig Bang's Daesung eyes March 2024 comeback: Report
Here's some exciting news for K-pop fans!
25 Dec 2023
K-PopATEEZ teases 4 music videos; release dates inside
Get ready, ATEEZ fans! The K-pop group has officially announced it will release four new music videos in January 2024, sparking excitement among its global fanbase.
25 Dec 2023
K-drama'My Demon' to 'Twinkling Watermelon': Best of 2023's K-drama offerings
In the flourishing era of streaming, K-dramas continued to captivate audiences in 2023, with Disney+ emerging as a major OTT destination.
24 Dec 2023
BLACKPINKK-pop: BLACKPINK's Jennie launches her own label, ODD ATELIER (OA)
BLINKS, assemble!
24 Dec 2023
BTSWhy The Camp app removed BTS from 'star soldier' list
All seven members of the K-pop group BTS are currently fulfilling their mandatory military service.
24 Dec 2023
K-dramaRomance rewind: Hottest K-drama couples that stole hearts in 2023
K-dramas enjoy global acclaim for various reasons: compelling storylines, well-developed characters, and unexpected twists.
23 Dec 2023
K-PopExplainer: Decoding why K-pop star's hair color sparks global attention
If you're following Bigg Boss Season 17, you have likely caught the surprise wildcard entry of K-pop sensation Aoora.
