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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...

[CELEB] Kang Ki-young takes step away from supporting role in latest drama

Actor Kang Ki-young, best-known as a supporting actor in various K-dramas, is seeing newfound fame through his performance in a title role in the...

‘Hansan: Rising Dragon’ beats expectations and records

“We made the film genuinely hoping to incur a sense of pride and self-esteem in the minds of the viewers; whether or not that...

Kim Yuna announces engagement to singer Ko Woo-rim

Olympic gold medalist figure skater Kim Yuna announced her engagement to singer Ko Woo-rim of vocal quartet Forestella on Monday.   “Kim and Ko’s wedding...

aespa, Adobe Korea host video editing competition ‘aespa X Premiere Pro’

Girl group aespa is teaming up with Adobe Korea to host the “aespa X Premiere Pro” contest, the software company said Friday. The contest requires...

In ‘Remarriage & Desires,’ Netflix Korea indulges in the guilty pleasure of makjang

Tantalizing romance, mysterious murders, salacious affairs, and a dishy millionaire — makjang, otherwise known as a Korean soap opera, is one of the most under-appreciated...

Scenes from BTS’s Busan World Expo ambassador appointment ceremony cause criticism

A scene from a ceremony Tuesday appointing BTS as ambassadors for Busan’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo is receiving backlash from netizens....