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NCT Dream rescheduling is well and good, but what about Red Velvet?

The rescheduling of boy band NCT Dream’s concert has sparked an outcry for equal treatment of all artists — in this case, girl group...

‘Emergency Declaration’ takes flight after ten years

In a way, director Han Jae-rim’s “Emergency Declaration” was a prophecy of what’s to come for the world as it continues to battle its...

‘Script books’ see major surge in sales with popularity of K-dramas

Korean bookstores have a new section to add to their aisles — K-drama scripts.“Script books” of Korean TV series and films are seeing a...

Blackpink announces ‘Born Pink World Tour’ dates and cities

Girl group Blackpink is planning to meet some 1.5 million fans around four continents starting Oct. 15, according to YG Entertainment on Tuesday.  A total...

[WEBTOONS REIMAGINED] Unique wrap-up of ‘Yumi’s Cells’ Season 2 leaves viewers wanting more

Tving original series “Yumi’s Cells” (2021-22), which wrapped up on July 22, was a first in many ways for the local TV industry and had,...

Dean of SM’s new education institution says key to success is self-discipline

The first dean of SM Universe (SMU) — this is the latest title acquired by veteran K-pop composer Hong Jong-hwa, one of the first...

J-Hope becomes the first Korean to perform on main stage at Lollapalooza

J-Hope of BTS lit up Sunday night at the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago.The boy band member headlined one of the main stages on...

NCT 127 features in PUMA photos as brand’s Asia-Pacific ambassador

After the K-pop band NCT 127 was appointed as PUMA’s Asia-Pacific (APAC) ambassador on Monday, the sportswear brand continues to tease fans with teaser...

K-pop’s CD problem isn’t going away any time soon

Over the last year, K-pop's biggest agencies have made a slew of environmental pledges to reduce emissions and embrace renewables. But take just the...

Superkind has a member with a difference — but it’s virtually undetectable

Imagine a K-pop idol who never gets sick, never has to practice his dance routines, and never ages. This is a reality for rookie boy...