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- G-Dragon apologizes for offensive phrase on concert outfitG-Dragon, the South Korean singer born Kwon Ji-yong, is under fire for a racially offensive phrase printed on an outfit he wore d…May. 05, 2026 07:23
- 'Teaching Practicum' targets grade obsession with dark comedyHow far is too far in the pursuit of higher scores?Opening May 13, "Teaching Practicum" is a horror-comedy that takes aim at an e…May. 04, 2026 08:10
- World’s first AI art museum opens in LA“Is it an art museum or a science center?”That question is likely to frame the debate as Dataland, the world’s first museum dedic…May. 02, 2026 07:37
- Wanna One, I.O.I reunite amid K-pop nostalgia...“Even though we knew it would end, why were we so happy all the way through?”The question hung in the air at Gocheok Sky Dome in …May. 01, 2026 07:40
- Taylor Swift files trademarks to curb AI misuseU.S. pop star Taylor Swift, who grossed about $2 billion from a two-year global concert tour, has filed trademark applications co…Apr. 29, 2026 07:40
- Chang Han-na begins tenure as arts center chiefCellist and conductor Chang Han-na took office Friday as president of the Seoul Arts Center for a three-year term, becoming the f…Apr. 25, 2026 09:13
- Jazz, pop festivals highlight spring seasonSouth Korea is set for a busy spring of outdoor music festivals in April and May, with lineups spanning mainstream rock, jazz and…Apr. 23, 2026 08:46
- K-pop stars draw massive crowds in JapanAespa at Tokyo Dome. Twice at Japan National Stadium. TVXQ at Nissan Stadium.After BTS completed its Tokyo Dome concerts on April…Apr. 21, 2026 08:33
- Han Kang tops Korea’s decade bestseller listNovels by Han Kang led South Korea’s bestseller list over the past decade, reflecting the lasting reach of her work at home and a…Apr. 20, 2026 08:42
- AI reshapes literary contests, Nobel debate growsA panel of literary figures on April 15 examined how long-standing literary institutions, including spring writing contests and t…Apr. 18, 2026 08:42
- Blackpink’s Jennie named to Time 100Jennie of BLACKPINK has been named to Time magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people.The list, released on April …Apr. 17, 2026 09:00
- BigBang reunites at Coachella stage“Coachella, what’s up!”South Korean group BigBang opened its 20th anniversary campaign with a long-awaited performance at the Coa…Apr. 14, 2026 09:03
- BTS tops Billboard 200 for third weekBTS has become the first K-pop act to spend three consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with its fifth studio album “A…Apr. 14, 2026 09:02
- BTS opens world tour after long hiatus“While much has changed, what matters has not. The seven of us are still together, and our sincerity toward you remains.”After a …Apr. 13, 2026 08:36
- Prada sequel brings Streep and Hathaway back together“Twenty years was exactly the right time for this sequel. It is a story that could only be told now. Just as audiences were surpr…Apr. 09, 2026 09:10
- Jun Ji-hyun returns in Yeon Sang-ho's film“I wanted the performance to feel raw and immediate, rather than overly rehearsed.”Actress Jun Ji-hyun returns to the big screen …Apr. 07, 2026 09:05
- Orion spacecraft approaches moon on Artemis II missionThe Orion spacecraft on NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight toward the moon in more than 50 years, is now closer t…Apr. 06, 2026 10:12
- KPop Demon Hunters success fuels sequel plans“Much remains under wraps, but the sequel will be a film I would want to watch myself, just like the first. It will be bigger in …Apr. 02, 2026 09:23
- BTS scores two No. 1s on Billboard chartsBTS has achieved a rare Billboard sweep, with its fifth studio album “Arirang” reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and its lead s…Apr. 01, 2026 09:08
- BTS tops U.K. charts with ArirangBTS opened at No. 1 on the U.K. Official Albums Chart with its fifth full-length release “Arirang,” issued March 20. The group’s …Mar. 30, 2026 08:42
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