South Korea: News
30 May 2024
SamsungSamsung under investigation after two workers exposed to radiation
South Korean nuclear safety authorities have initiated an on-site investigation into the recent radiation exposure incident affecting two employees at a Samsung Electronics semiconductor plant.
29 May 2024
North KoreaNorth Korea dumps trash-filled balloons on the South
South Korea has blasted North Korea for dropping over 150 balloons filled with trash across the heavily fortified border between the two countries.
29 May 2024
K-dramaK-drama: 'Lovely Runner' finale smashes record with highest viewership ever!
Love reached its climax as the final episode of tvN's hit K-drama Lovely Runner aired on Tuesday.
28 May 2024
SeoulSEVENTEEN's Hoshi treats himself to luxurious apartment: Check price tag
Hoshi, a member of the popular K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN, has reportedly purchased a luxury apartment in Gangnam, Seoul.
28 May 2024
SeoulA comedian, a rapper linked to Kim Ho-joong's hit-and-run case
Comedian Jeong Chan-woo and rapper Gil have been revealed as the companions of South Korean singer Kim Ho-joong during his hit-and-run accident.
28 May 2024
YouTubePsick University's YouTube subscribers count drop below 3M: Here's why
Psick University, a popular South Korean YouTube channel, has seen a significant decrease in its subscriber count, falling below 3M from 3.18M.
28 May 2024
K-dramaRecord-breaking ratings for K-drama 'Lovely Runner' as finale nears
The popular tvN drama Lovely Runner has reached its highest viewership ratings yet, just before its series finale set for Tuesday (May 28).
27 May 2024
BTSLeaked ADOR texts validate HYBE's claims, exposing internal discord
South Korean record label ADOR is once again under scrutiny following the leak of alleged text messages between its officials.
27 May 2024
NetflixNetflix's 'Atypical Family' ratings soar to new-high amid plot twists
Netflix's romantic comedy, Atypical Family, has experienced a resurgence in ratings as the second half of the season unfolds.
27 May 2024
K-PopZico's link to Jung Joon-young resurfaces following 'Burning Sun' documentary
South Korean singer Zico is currently facing public backlash following the release of a BBC documentary titled Burning Sun: The Women Who Exposed the K-Pop Stars's Secret Chatrooms on May 19.
27 May 2024
North KoreaNorth Korea announces plans for second spy satellite launch
North Korea has communicated to Japan its plans to launch a second spy satellite by June 4, as per reports from Japanese media quoting the coastguard.
27 May 2024
K-PopSuper Junior's unforgettable reunion at Ryeowook-Ari's fairy-tale wedding; see pictures
Super Junior's Ryeowook and former TAHITI member Ari celebrated their union in a beautiful ceremony over the weekend.
26 May 2024
NetflixK-drama: Crime thriller 'Connection' outperforms Netflix's 'The Atypical Family'
Netflix's popular series, The Atypical Family, is witnessing a slump in ratings as the new South Korean crime thriller, Connection, takes the lead.
26 May 2024
BLACKPINKZico pulls out of Akaraka Festival due to health concerns
Zico, the leader of the K-pop boy band Block B and a key figure in the Korean hip-hop scene, will not be participating in Yonsei University's Akaraka Festival.
26 May 2024
IsraelSunak pledges to bring back mandatory National Service for 18-year-olds
United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the Conservative government would bring back mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if they are voted to power in the upcoming general elections.
26 May 2024
Box Office'The Roundup: Punishment' scripts history; hits record-breaking 11M audience mark
The Roundup: Punishment, the fourth installment in the popular The Outlaws series, has broken yet another box office record!
24 May 2024
BTSRM's 'LOST!' MV gives insight 'inside Namjoon's brain'
Kim Namjoon, popularly known as RM and the leader of the globally acclaimed band BTS, unveiled his new title track LOST! on Friday.
23 May 2024
BTSHYBE's leadership reshuffle: Min Hee-jin's replacement to be announced soon
HYBE Labels, in a significant corporate reshuffle, has identified potential successors to replace Min Hee-jin and the current executive board of ADOR.
23 May 2024
NetflixBae Suzy in talks for role in upcoming romance film
Reports on Thursday indicated that K-pop idol-turned-actor Bae Suzy (or simply Suzy) is being considered for a role in the forthcoming romance film 7:00pm Luncheon for the Broken Hearted.
23 May 2024
BBC'Burning Sun' documentary: BBC rectifies error following KBS's legal threat
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has issued an apology to the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) for inaccuracies in its now-viral documentary Burning Sun: Exposing the Secret K-pop Chat Groups.
22 May 2024
K-drama'Lovely Runner' Episode 16 script moved Byeon Woo-seok to tears
Byeon Woo-seok, captivating audiences with his role as Ryu Sun-jae in the ongoing K-drama Lovely Runner, is set to make a special guest appearance on the show You Quiz on the Block.
22 May 2024
BBCBurning Sun convict Jung Joon-young eyes comeback after prison release
Jung Joon-young, a former singer-songwriter who served a prison sentence for gang rape charges, is reportedly planning to resume his music career.
22 May 2024
AsiaWhy children, babies in South Korea are suing the government
In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit in East Asia, a diverse group of plaintiffs, including babies, children, adults, and even an unborn child, have initiated legal action against the government in South Korea over its climate change policies.
22 May 2024
K-dramaK-drama: Viewership surges for 'Lovely Runner'; 'Crash' hits record high
South Korean shows Lovely Runner and Crash have achieved record-breaking viewership ratings, according to Nielsen Korea.
22 May 2024
AccidentsManager swallows crucial evidence in Korean singer's hit-and-run case
The manager of popular Korean trot singer Kim Ho-joong has admitted to swallowing a memory card containing key evidence in an ongoing hit-and-run investigation.
22 May 2024
HYBEBELIFT LAB files defamation lawsuit against ADOR's CEO Min Hee-jin
The ongoing dispute between HYBE and ADOR's CEO, Min Hee-jin, has escalated with BELIFT LAB, the management company of the group ILLIT, filing a defamation lawsuit against Min.
22 May 2024
BBCBurning Sun scandal: KBS threatens legal action against BBC documentary
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) has declared its intention to sue BBC News following the release of a documentary on the Burning Sun scandal.
22 May 2024
K-dramaCountdown to 'Lovely Runner' finale: Is happy ending in store
Since its April premiere, the K-drama series Lovely Runner—featuring Kim Hye-yoon and Byeon Woo-seok—has dominated ratings.
21 May 2024
CelebritySon Ye-jin named 'Actor in Focus' at Bucheon Film Festival
The Bucheon International Fantastic Festival (BIFAN) has announced that South Korean actor Son Ye-jin will be the subject of this year's Actor Retrospective.
21 May 2024
K-drama'Lovely Runner' star Kim Hye-yoon to appear on 'Whenever Possible'
Kim Hye-yoon, the leading actor in the K-drama Lovely Runner, is set to make a guest appearance on the SBS variety show Whenever Possible.
21 May 2024
Celebrity'Lovely Runner's Lee Cheol-woo denies ties to Burning Sun scandal
Lee Cheol-woo, the actor currently starring in the ongoing K-drama Lovely Runner, has publicly denied any involvement in the notorious Burning Sun scandal.
21 May 2024
K-PopWill Kang Daniel's KONNECT shut down soon amid legal dispute
KONNECT Entertainment, the agency founded by K-pop idol Kang Daniel in 2019, is currently embroiled in a significant upheaval.
21 May 2024
K-dramaK-drama ratings: 'Lovely Runner' holds top-spot, 'Crash' hits record high
The Monday-Tuesday drama ratings war is intensifying with tvN's Lovely Runner holding its lead and ENA's Crash reaching its highest ratings to date.
20 May 2024
LawsuitsKang Daniel files lawsuit against KONNECT investor for alleged fraud
Kang Daniel, the founder of KONNECT Entertainment, has initiated legal proceedings against a significant shareholder of the agency.
20 May 2024
K-PopYG announces BABYMONSTER's single in July, TREASURE's new album
K-pop fans, gather!
20 May 2024
Elon MuskSouth Korea, UK set to co-host second global AI summit
South Korea and the United Kingdom are preparing to co-host the second global AI summit on May 21 and 22 in Seoul.
20 May 2024
NetflixKim Woo-bin, Bae Suzy reunite for Netflix supernatural rom-com K-drama
South Korean superstars Kim Woo-bin and Bae Suzy are reuniting for a new Netflix project, tentatively titled All the Love You Wish For.
19 May 2024
K-dramaK-drama: 'Atypical Family' dominates ratings, storms into Netflix's Top 10
The latest K-drama ratings report indicates a shift in viewership trends, with new shows gaining traction.
18 May 2024
HYBENewJeans band members stand with ADOR CEO in HYBE dispute
In the ongoing dispute between South Korean giant HYBE and ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin, all five members of the K-pop girl group NewJeans have reportedly filed a court petition supporting Min.
17 May 2024
K-PopIconic K-pop group 2NE1 celebrates 15th anniversary with reunion photoshoot
The renowned South Korean girl group, 2NE1, marked their 15th anniversary with a special reunion photoshoot.
