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‘Artists are not employees’: Gov’t closes NewJeans’ Hanni bullying case

Hanni of girl group NewJeans is not classified as an employee under the law, making her ineligible for workplace harassment protections provided by the...

Singer Ailee to marry ‘Single’s Inferno’ star Choi Si-hun in April

Singer Ailee will hold a wedding ceremony with Choi Si-hun, a former participant on the Netflix dating reality show "Single's Inferno" (2021), next year...

Stray Kids announces second phase of ‘dominATE’ world tour

Boy band Stray Kids will kick off the second phase of its "dominATE" world tour in 20 regions across the United States, South America...

Korea’s first TikTok Awards brings together influencers, fans

Filled with excitement, stylishly dressed TikTokers snapped photos at vibrant photo booths, their enthusiasm matched only by the throngs of fans eagerly awaiting the...

Stray Kids set to drop ‘HOP’ edition of ‘Skzhop Hiptape’ this December

Boy band Stray Kids will release the “HOP” edition of its new project, dubbed “Skzhop Hiptape,” on Dec. 13, according to its agency, JYP...

BTS’s Jin releases first solo album ‘Happy,’ offering fans a ‘ray of sunshine’ with rock vibes

BTS’s Jin released his first solo album, “Happy,” on Friday. Through the album, Jin expresses emotions like love, excitement and courage honestly, presenting himself as...

Can HYBE keep NewJeans? Girl group serves up official list of demands to agency.

How desperate is HYBE to keep the girl group NewJeans? Korea’s largest K-pop company has been put to the ultimate test as the quintet...

Taemin to take ‘Ephemeral Gaze’ tour to North America in February

Boy band SHINee member Taemin has added a North American leg to his ongoing “Ephemeral Gaze” tour. It will begin in New York on Feb....

NewJeans sends certified document to ADOR demanding corrective action

Girl group NewJeans sent a certified document to its agency ADOR stating that the group members will terminate their exclusive contract if their demands...

‘Squid Game’ director hints at mix of Korean challenges, global favorites for season two

Netflix series "Squid Game" became a cultural phenomenon in 2021, merging Korean childhood games with the deadly thriller genre. But what other nostalgic pastimes...