South Korea: News

02 May 2024

Entertainment

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.

01 May 2024

BLACKPINK

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.

01 May 2024

K-drama

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.

30 Apr 2024

HYBE

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.

30 Apr 2024

Upcoming Movies

'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.

29 Apr 2024

HYBE

Tensions soar: Min Hee-jin rejects HYBE's board meeting demand

The legal tussle between South Korean entertainment powerhouses HYBE and ADOR is escalating.

29 Apr 2024

SEVENTEEN

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.

29 Apr 2024

K-drama

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.

29 Apr 2024

K-Pop

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.

29 Apr 2024

K-Pop

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.

29 Apr 2024

Netflix

'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.

28 Apr 2024

K-Pop

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.

28 Apr 2024

K-Pop

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.

28 Apr 2024

K-drama

'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).

27 Apr 2024

K-Pop

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.

27 Apr 2024

Box Office

'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.

25 Apr 2024

HYBE

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.

25 Apr 2024

K-drama

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.

24 Apr 2024

Box Office

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.

24 Apr 2024

BTS

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.

24 Apr 2024

K-drama

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!

23 Apr 2024

K-drama

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.

23 Apr 2024

Lifestyle

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.

23 Apr 2024

HYBE

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.

22 Apr 2024

K-Pop

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.

22 Apr 2024

K-Pop

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.

22 Apr 2024

K-Pop

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.

21 Apr 2024

K-drama

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.

21 Apr 2024

China

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.

21 Apr 2024

K-Pop

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.

21 Apr 2024

K-Pop

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.

21 Apr 2024

K-Pop

ATEEZ announces comeback with 'GOLDEN HOUR: Part 1' in May

The K-pop sensation, ATEEZ, has officially announced their comeback!

19 Apr 2024

Daniel Dae Kim

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.

15 Apr 2024

K-Pop

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.

14 Apr 2024

K-Pop

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.

14 Apr 2024

Netflix

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.

14 Apr 2024

K-Pop

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.

13 Apr 2024

K-Pop

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.

12 Apr 2024

K-Pop

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.