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- Hyun Bin earns acclaim for darker turn in Disney+ series“Whenever I saw senior actor Hyun Bin on set, I jokingly told him that he looked like Tom Hardy,” actress Seo Eun-soo said.“Baek …Jan. 28, 2026 09:23
- Go Youn-jung calls Netflix romance a gift“I traveled to so many countries and made so many joyful memories while filming that it felt like flipping through diaries from s…Jan. 26, 2026 08:38
- KATSEYE to perform at 2026 Grammy AwardsKATSEYE, a Korea-U.S. joint girl group under HYBE that rose to global prominence last year, will take the stage at the Grammy Awa…Jan. 23, 2026 09:36
- EXO reclaims spotlight with eighth studio album“I was just a salaried office worker with dark circles under my eyes, but after watching this video, I felt like a 15-year-old gi…Jan. 21, 2026 08:40
- Won Ji-an talks rapid rise in acting career“I never had the luxury of defining myself before approaching a role. The directors believed in my potential, and I wanted to rep…Jan. 20, 2026 08:33
- BTS taps ‘Arirang’ to affirm Korean identity“BTS’ decision to title its new album "Arirang" is a clear affirmation of their identity as Koreans,” Britain’s daily The Guardia…Jan. 19, 2026 08:38
- Blackpink set to release third mini-album 'DEADLINE'Girl group Blackpink will release its third mini-album, DEADLINE, on Feb. 27. The release marks the group’s first album comeback …Jan. 16, 2026 08:57
- KATSEYE blends diversity with global K-pop strategy“The diversity of KATSEYE was both our greatest challenge and our strongest source of inspiration during production. Even while p…Jan. 16, 2026 08:55
- BTS to kick off global tour in AprilGlobal K-pop supergroup BTS will embark on a large-scale world tour in April, returning to the global stage nearly four years aft…Jan. 15, 2026 09:27
- K-pop group ALPHA DRIVE ONE makes debut“I want to set the standard for K-pop.”ALPHA DRIVE ONE, an eight-member boy group formed through Mnet’s survival audition program…Jan. 14, 2026 10:01
- KPop Demon Hunters takes two Golden GlobesSinger EJAE took the stage at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, held on Jan. 11 local time in Los Angeles, appearing on the verge of …Jan. 13, 2026 09:31
- Superman debut comic sells for record $15 millionThe comic book that introduced Superman to the world, a 1938 first edition of Action Comics once owned by Hollywood actor Nicolas…Jan. 12, 2026 09:33
- Tributes honor Ahn Sung-gi’s life, film legacy“Never forget that what this world truly needs are good people.”The funeral of actor Ahn Sung-gi, who died on Jan. 5, was held on…Jan. 10, 2026 08:56
- ‘Chef and Hunter’ explores wild cooking adventures“I will take you to the heart of the jungle.”With that single line, mixed martial artist Choo Sung-hoon captured the essence of C…Jan. 09, 2026 09:14
- USC K-pop course features G-DragonThis spring, a distinctive class will be offered at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism in Los Angeles. The…Jan. 05, 2026 09:27
- Byun Woo-suk donates to Severance HospitalActor Byun Woo-suk, 35, donated 100 million won to Severance Hospital to support the treatment of pediatric and adolescent patien…Jan. 03, 2026 09:02
- BTS announces March album and global tourBTS, the top K-pop boy band, is finally making a return. The group will release a new album as a full lineup for the first time i…Jan. 02, 2026 09:01
- ADOR escalates dispute by targeting Danielle contractThe full-group return of the girl group NewJeans, which has been embroiled in an exclusive contract dispute with its agency ADOR,…Dec. 30, 2025 09:13
- Korean films struggle as 2026 blockbusters loomKorean films struggled to make a mark this year. Strong performances by foreign releases pushed annual cumulative attendance past…Dec. 26, 2025 09:06
- Rising actor Choo Young-woo lands first film leadActor Choo Young-woo, 26, who has emerged this year as one of the industry’s most closely watched rising stars, has landed his fi…Dec. 25, 2025 10:50
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