South Korea: News
07 Jul 2024
Hollywood'The Outlaws' actor Ma Dong-seok rumored as villain in 'Spirit'
The upcoming film Spirit, featuring the powerful combination of Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vanga, is already trending on social media, even though it is yet to go on floors.
07 Jul 2024
Hugh JackmanAfter Waterbomb Seoul festival, Ryan Reynolds-Hugh Jackman co-host Korea's 'Inkigayo'
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are set to dominate the box office with their next, Deadpool & Wolverine, slated for release on July 26.
06 Jul 2024
K-PopTour on cards? K-pop group Cignature teases India visit plans
K-pop girl group Cignature—composed of Chaesol, Jeewon, Seline, Chloe, Belle, Semi, and Dohee—has shared potential plans to visit India.
04 Jul 2024
ColoradoTrees are causing air pollution in Los Angeles, finds study
A recent study has challenged traditional beliefs about the role of trees in urban ecosystems, suggesting that they may be contributing to Los Angeles's consistent air pollution levels.
03 Jul 2024
BTSParis Olympics: BTS's Jin confirmed as one of 11,000 torchbearers
BigHit Music has officially announced that BTS's Jin will be a torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
02 Jul 2024
Upcoming Movies'Oldboy' reunion? Yoo Yeon-seok eyes role in Park Chan-wook's next
South Korean actor Yoo Yeon-seok may potentially take on a role in director Park Chan-wook's forthcoming film.
02 Jul 2024
BTSARMYs, BTS's Jin might carry the Torch at Paris Olympics!
BTS member Jin, recently discharged from the military, is rumored to be a torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
01 Jul 2024
BTSJin embarks on 'deserted' island for 1st post-military variety show
BTS's Jin is set to make his first variety show appearance since his military discharge, guest-starring on MBC's The Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island.
30 Jun 2024
Social MediaInterpol issues Red Notice for Hwang Ha-na amid drug allegations
Interpol has issued a red notice for Korean actor Hwang Ha-na, the sole granddaughter of Namyang Dairy Products's founder and ex-fiancee of singer Park Yoochun.
29 Jun 2024
HYBEIllustrator alleges HYBE used artwork without permission for new group
An illustrator has publicly accused entertainment company HYBE of using her artwork without permission for their new virtual idol group, SYNDI8.
26 Jun 2024
BTS'Type 1': BTS's V unexpectedly releases photobook, not an album!
BTS member Kim Taehyung, professionally known as V, announced his new release Type 1 on Wednesday [KST].
26 Jun 2024
North KoreaNorth Korean trash balloons disrupt Seoul's Incheon airport operations
Operations at South Korea's Incheon International Airport were temporarily halted for approximately three hours due to refuse-filled balloons launched by North Korea, as stated by an airport spokesperson.
21 Jun 2024
Kim Jong-unUS expresses concern over Russia-North Korea defense pact
The United States has voiced concner over Russian President Vladimir Putin's indication that Russia might supply weapons to North Korea.
18 Jun 2024
SeoulIndia trip row: Ex-South Korean First Lady files defamation suit
Kim Jung-sook, the former First Lady of South Korea and wife of ex-President Moon Jae-in, has lodged a defamation lawsuit against People Power Party (PPP) lawmaker Representative Bae Hyun-jin.
16 Jun 2024
K-dramaActor Lee Seung-gi sparks controversy with statement on father-in-law's scandal
The South Korean Supreme Court has overturned a "not-guilty verdict" in a stock price manipulation case involving actor-singer Lee Seung Gi's father-in-law.
15 Jun 2024
BTSJungkook becomes 1st Korean soloist with 7 UK chart hits
In a historic feat, BTS's Jungkook has become the first Korean soloist to have seven songs featured on the UK's official singles chart!
14 Jun 2024
IncheonSouth Korean gym sparks controversy over 'misbehaving aunties' ban
A gym in Incheon city, South Korea, has ignited a heated debate by banning "misbehaving aunties," a term often used pejoratively to describe older women perceived as rude or obnoxious.
13 Jun 2024
Upcoming MoviesRyoo Seung-wan unveils new espionage film 'HUMINT'; Zo In-sung stars
South Korean filmmaker Ryoo Seung-wan, recently noted for his Cannes presence with I, The Executioner, has revealed his next venture, an espionage action film named HUMINT.
13 Jun 2024
K-dramaNetflix's 'Sweet Home' S03 locks release date: What to expect
Netflix's highly acclaimed K-drama, Sweet Home, is set to return with its third season.
13 Jun 2024
BTSJin's 'hugs' to Mumbai's gala: BTS FESTA 2024 schedule, events
BTS, the global K-pop sensation, will celebrate its 11th debut anniversary on Friday with the much-anticipated BTS FESTA 2024.
12 Jun 2024
BTSBTS's Jin discharged from military; RM, J-Hope, others welcome him
ARMYs look who's back!
11 Jun 2024
K-dramaShin Hye-sun, Lee Jin-wook's romance drama to premiere in 2024
The forthcoming K-drama, To My Haeri, has announced its broadcast schedule.
11 Jun 2024
K-PopKim Soo-hyun, Lim Nayoung deny dating rumors
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun and former I.O.I and PRISTIN member Lim Nayoung have both denied recent dating rumors.
10 Jun 2024
K-PopBELIFT LAB initiates legal action against malicious activities, plagiarism claims
BELIFT LAB, the management company for K-pop groups ENHYPEN and ILLIT, has announced its ongoing legal actions against individuals involved in malicious activities targeting its artists.
10 Jun 2024
Upcoming MoviesHit Taiwanese film's Korean remake drops Jung Jin-young, Dahyun's stills
Jung Jin-young and TWICE's Dahyun have been confirmed as the lead actors in the Korean adaptation of the Taiwanese coming-of-age romance film You Are the Apple of My Eye.
10 Jun 2024
BTSBTS to reunite privately to celebrate Jin's return from military
The globally acclaimed K-pop band, BTS, is planning a private reunion in Seoul to celebrate the discharge of their eldest member, Jin, from his military service.
10 Jun 2024
K-PopK-pop: EXO-CBX calls urgent press conference over SM Entertainment conflict
EXO-CBX, the sub-unit of popular K-pop group EXO, comprising members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin, has reportedly announced a press conference to address their ongoing dispute with former agency, SM Entertainment.
09 Jun 2024
BTSSouth Korea prepares for BTS Jin's homecoming from military
As the countdown to BTS member Jin's military discharge on Wednesday (June 12) nears its end, anticipation among fans is palpable.
07 Jun 2024
K-dramaRed Velvet's Joy in talks for new drama role
Red Velvet's Joy is reportedly in negotiations to join the cast of the upcoming K-drama The Year We Turned 29, as per media reports on Friday.
07 Jun 2024
SamsungSamsung workers strike for the first time in company's history
In a historic first, employees at South Korean tech behemoth Samsung initiated a strike on Friday.
06 Jun 2024
YouTube2004's sexual assault case gains traction as YouTuber exposes assailants
South Korea is currently embroiled in a renewed controversy over the horrific Miryang Sexual Assault Case from 2004.
05 Jun 2024
SeoulFemale cop illegally accesses Korean singer's address, visits residence; suspended
A female police officer, known only as 'A,' has been suspended by the Chungnam Police Department in South Korea following allegations of illegally accessing a famous trot singer's personal information.
05 Jun 2024
K-drama'Lovely Runner' OST album breaks pre-order record in Korea
The original soundtrack (OST) album for the popular K-drama Lovely Runner has set a new record in South Korea by achieving the highest number of pre-orders for any Korean OST album.
05 Jun 2024
FranceBucheon Film Festival unveils first-ever competition for AI-generated films
South Korea's Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BiFan) has launched an AI Film competition featuring 15 titles.
04 Jun 2024
ResearchAstrological signs hold no weight on well-being, study finds
A recent study led by Mohsen Joshanloo, an associate professor of psychology at Keimyung University in South Korea, has found no significant correlation between Western astrological signs and "subjective well-being."
03 Jun 2024
BTSJin's 'Free Hug' event draws continued criticism despite BigHit's apology
BigHit Music, the agency managing popular K-pop group BTS, has issued an apology regarding the entry conditions for the upcoming 2024 BTS FESTA event featuring group member Jin.
03 Jun 2024
Walt DisneyActor Lee Dong-wook joins 'Inside Out 2' cast as Lance
South Korean actor Lee Dong-wook, renowned for his roles in Goblin and Tale of the Nine-Tailed, is set to make his voice acting debut in the upcoming Disney-Pixar animated film Inside Out 2.
03 Jun 2024
K-PopK-pop: aespa's Ningning hospitalized due to dehydration; misses K-Wave performance
aespa's main vocalist, Ningning, was hospitalized on Sunday (June 2) due to symptoms of dehydration and exhaustion.
03 Jun 2024
BTSRM's 'Right Place, Wrong Person' scores biggest US debut yet!
BTS's RM has once again made waves in the US music scene with his new solo album Right Place, Wrong Person.
31 May 2024
SeoulSouth Korean business tycoon to pay record $1B divorce settlement
South Korean business magnate Chey Tae-won has been ordered by the Seoul High Court to pay his ex-wife, Roh So-young, a whopping 1.38 trillion Korean won (KRW) or nearly $1 billion, in cash.
