South Korea: News
04 Sep 2024
BTSBTS's RM solo documentary to debut at Busan Film Festival
BTS leader Kim Nam-joon aka RM's solo documentary, titled RM: Right People, Wrong Place, is set to make its big debut at the 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in October.
30 Aug 2024
Netflix'Squid Game' actor's lawyer calls 8-month jail for molestation 'harsh'
South Korean actor Oh Young-soo, who gained international acclaim for his role in the hit Netflix series Squid Game, is currently facing an eight-month prison sentence for sexually assaulting a woman twice.
28 Aug 2024
ChildrenSouth Korea's president orders crackdown on deepfake pornography
South Korea's President, Yoon Suk Yeol, has initiated a stringent crackdown on the rising tide of digital sex crimes involving deepfake pornography.
27 Aug 2024
K-PopADOR CEO Min Hee-jin resigns amid bullying, sexual harassment allegations
Min Hee-jin, the CEO of ADOR Entertainment, has resigned from her position following accusations of bullying and sexual harassment.
25 Aug 2024
North KoreaWhy North Korean Olympians are in trouble for 'smiling' selfie
The North Korea table tennis silver medalists are in hot water over a harmless selfie they took from the 2024 Paris Olympics podium.
22 Aug 2024
NetflixWaiting for 'Gyeongseong Creature 2'? It may premiere in September
The highly-anticipated hit horror drama Gyeongseong Creature, starring Han So-hee and Park Seo-joon, is set to return for a second season.
07 Aug 2024
SeoulBTS member SUGA under investigation for alleged drunk scootering
BTS band member Min Yoongi, popularly known as SUGA, is currently under police investigation for allegedly violating the Road Traffic Act.
05 Aug 2024
HollywoodHollywood meets Hallyu: Warner Bros. developing Korean 'The Intern' remake
Warner Bros. Discovery has inked a first-look film agreement with former executive Jack Nguyen, targeting Asian remakes of the studio's English-language library titles.
31 Jul 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsForget medals, everyone's talking about Olympian Kim Yeji's look—here's why
South Korean sharpshooter Kim Yeji, a silver medalist in the women's 10-meter air pistol event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has emerged as an unexpected style icon.
30 Jul 2024
SeoulShocker! 21-year-old South Korean rapper fakes his death
South Korean underground rapper Jung Joon-hyuk, known by his stage name Ch1tkey, recently shocked the online community with reports of his death.
28 Jul 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsManu Bhaker's tweets reminding BJP leader about ₹2cr reward resurface
Olympian Manu Bhaker's old dispute with then Haryana sports minister Anil Vij has resurfaced following her historic bronze medal win in the 10m air pistol event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
28 Jul 2024
BLACKPINK9 months post-announcement, BLACKPINK's Rosé receives Billboard Music Awards trophy!
Rosé, a member of the popular K-pop group BLACKPINK, has finally been awarded the Top K-pop Touring Artist trophy at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs).
25 Jul 2024
K-dramaSeoul court orders Ji Soo's former label to pay $1M
The 31st civil division of the Seoul Central District Court has ruled that KeyEast, South Korean actor Ji Soo's former management label, must pay approximately $1M (1,421,470,000 KRW) in damages.
24 Jul 2024
K-dramaSouth Korean actor Yoo Ah-in faces potential 4-year prison sentence
South Korean actor Uhm Hong-sik, known professionally as Yoo Ah-in, is potentially facing a four-year prison sentence and fines for drug-related charges.
24 Jul 2024
HYBEBig shake-up at HYBE: Park Ji-won resigns; new CEO revealed!
South Korean entertainment company HYBE is set to experience a change in leadership after its current CEO, Park Ji-won confirmed his decision to step down.
24 Jul 2024
K-PopWho is Kim Beom-su, billionaire arrested for K-pop stock manipulation?
Kim Beom-su, the billionaire founder of South Korean tech giant Kakao Corp, was arrested yesterday.
24 Jul 2024
North KoreaNorth Korean trash balloons found near South Korea's presidential office
Officials reported on Wednesday that balloons filled with trash from North Korea were found on the grounds of South Korea's presidential office compound.
22 Jul 2024
BLACKPINKBLACKPINK's big comeback announced! New album, tour set for 2025
K-pop sensation BLACKPINK is slated for a comeback in 2025, as announced by YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun-suk.
22 Jul 2024
K-dramaWatch: 'Love Next Door' teaser reveals childhood connection between leads
The upcoming romantic comedy K-drama, Love Next Door has unveiled a teaser that provides a sneak peek into the evolving relationship between its main characters, Bae Seok-ryu (Jung So-min) and Choi Seung-hyo (Jung Hae-in).
18 Jul 2024
Amnesty InternationalSouth Korea Supreme Court upholds same-sex spousal benefits
In a historic verdict, South Korea's Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples are entitled to spousal benefits under the national health insurance program.
16 Jul 2024
Upcoming MoviesRenowned director Park Chan-wook's 'lifetime project' announces star-studded cast
Renowned director Park Chan-wook's upcoming thriller, referred to as his "lifetime project," has confirmed the addition of actors Cha Seung-won, Park Hee-soon, and Yoon Ga-yi.
16 Jul 2024
K-dramaKorean actor puts career on hold, donates kidney to father
South Korean actor Nam Yoon-su has made a life-saving donation to his father, according to a report by SPOTV News published on Tuesday.
16 Jul 2024
SamsungSouth Korea: Why women making Samsung's semiconductors are on strike
Women on Samsung's 8-inch semiconductor production line in South Korea have initiated a strike, citing severe working conditions.
16 Jul 2024
Netflix'K-drama of the year' 'Lovely Runner' sets Netflix premiere date!
Fans of the hit K-drama Lovely Runner rejoice!
15 Jul 2024
Travis ScottDid BLACKPINK's Lisa copy Travis? 'ROCKSTAR' under fire for plagiarism!
BLACKPINK's Lisa, who recently launched her own label, Lloud Company, is under scrutiny for alleged plagiarism in her debut solo music video ROCKSTAR.
15 Jul 2024
SEVENTEENSEVENTEEN's music is AI-free: Member-producer Woozi shuts down 'BBC's allegations
Woozi, a member and producer of the internationally acclaimed K-pop group SEVENTEEN, recently addressed rumors about the band using artificial intelligence (AI) in their music production.
15 Jul 2024
BTSBTS's Jin makes history as Paris Olympics torchbearer, shares message
Jin, a globally recognized member of the South Korean boy band BTS, recently served as a torchbearer for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.
14 Jul 2024
Disney+Meet the all-star lineup of Kim Soo-hyun's K-drama 'Knock Off'
Kim Soo-Hyun, the South Korean actor riding high on the success of his recent Netflix blockbuster Queen Of Tears, is set to lead the cast of his next project, Knock Off.
12 Jul 2024
DronesThis Korean weapon can take down drones for ₹125/shot
South Korea has commenced the mass production of a low-cost laser weapon, dubbed Block-I, designed to shoot down small drones.
12 Jul 2024
SeoulHow YoonA turned her Gangnam building into $10M profit machine
South Korean singer and actor YoonA, a member of the K-pop group Girls' Generation, has reportedly earned a profit of KRW 15B ($10M) from her real estate investment in Gangnam, Seoul.
10 Jul 2024
K-Pop'Don't want to respond': Nam Tae-hyun on ex-girlfriend's assault allegations
South Korean singer-songwriter Nam Tae-hyun has publicly addressed assault allegations made by his ex-girlfriend, Heart Signal 3's Seo Eun-woo, on social media.
09 Jul 2024
ItalyBLACKPINK's Jennie confesses to indoor smoking in Italy, issues apology
BLACKPINK's Jennie sparked controversy recently when a clip from her latest vlog seemingly depicted her smoking or vaping indoors while filming in Capri, Italy.
08 Jul 2024
Pregnancy'Vincenzo' actor Song Joong-ki to become a father again!
Renowned South Korean actor Song Joong-ki and his wife, British actor Katy Louise Saunders, are expecting their second child.
08 Jul 2024
K-PopK-pop buzz: HyunA-Yong Jun-hyung to get married soon? Agencies respond
K-pop sensations, HyunA and former Highlight member Yong Jun-hyung, who confirmed their relationship in January this year, are reportedly planning to tie the knot.
08 Jul 2024
Samsung ElectronicsSamsung union launches 3-day strike demanding better bonus pay
The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU) in South Korea has initiated a three-day strike on Monday.
08 Jul 2024
BTSBTS's V announces 'ARTSPACE: TYPE 1' exhibition celebrating photobook release
Kim Taehyung—popularly known by his stage name V—from the globally acclaimed K-pop group BTS, is set to mark the launch of his TYPE 1 photobook with a worldwide exhibition named ARTSPACE: TYPE 1.
08 Jul 2024
NanomaterialsShrinking the future: Scientists craft transistors smaller than ever imagined
A groundbreaking technique has been developed by a South Korean research team, led by Director Jo Moon-Ho of the Center for Van der Waals Quantum Solids.
07 Jul 2024
K-dramaDior announces Kim Ji-won as ambassador, deletes post moments later!
In a surprising turn of events, French luxury brand Dior briefly announced K-drama star Kim Ji-won as their newest "House Ambassador" on social media.
07 Jul 2024
K-PopATEEZ's San faces 'racial discrimination' at Dolce & Gabbana event
Netizens have raised allegations of racial discrimination against ATEEZ's San at the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda fashion event.
07 Jul 2024
YouTubeKARA's Gyuri launches YouTube channel to fulfill a special wish
K-pop girl group KARA's Park Gyu-ri, popularly known as Gyuri has recently launched her own YouTube channel named I Am Gyuri.
