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Credit: Big Hit Music, ADOR BTS’s Jungkook has stirred up controversy within HYBE after posting a message in support of NewJeans. On September 14th, Jungkook took to his dog’s Instagram account, posting a photo of his pet Jeonbam with the caption “Artists are not guilty.” He added emojis of a flexing arm and the colors blue, pink, yellow, green, and purple—symbolic of NewJeans’ Powerpuff Girls-inspired theme—clearly showing his support for the group....

Credit: BigHit Music An employee at a foreign airline has been indicted for leaking private flight information of BTS and other K-pop stars. On July 22nd, industry sources confirmed that Seoul’s cybercrime unit sent three suspects, including airline staffer A, to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office on charges of violating Korea’s Information and Communications Network Act. According to police, A accessed confidential flight records of major celebrities and sold them to brokers, earning tens of millions of won....

CreditL HYBE, Severance Hospital The “Min Yoon Gi Center” officially opened at Severance Hospital of Yonsei University on September 30th. The center was established with a 5 billion won ($3.6 million) donation Suga made to the children’s hospital last June. The opening ceremony was attended by hospital leadership, including General Director of Severance Hospital Lee Kang Young and President of Severance Children’s Hospital Kang Hoon Chul, as well as community leaders such as Kim Yong Jik, President of the Autism Society of Korea....

Credit: LEEJUNG’s Instagram BTS member V and famed dancer LEEJUNG are at the center of new dating rumors after being spotted together at a concert. Eyewitness accounts and photos from the event began circulating on social media on September 16th. The two were seen in the crowd at the ‘2025 Tyler, the Creator’ concert at KINTEX in Ilsan. Photos captured them seemingly gazing at each other, and some fans who were present claimed that the two quickly looked away when they noticed people recognizing them, which only fueled the speculation....

Credit: tvN ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo brought heartwarming family stories to the latest episode of You Quiz on the Block . The laughs started when Yoo Jae Suk asked Cha Eun Woo, “It’s obvious you get your good looks from somewhere, but who do you think you resemble more, your mom or your dad?” Cha Eun Woo replied, “ My dad says I look 90% like him. My mom used to say ‘What are you talking about?...

Credit: YG Entertainment, Netflix The latest weekly Circle Chart results are in, and it was a huge week for the fictional group HUNTR/X and monster rookies BABYMONSTER. The Korea Music Content Association announced today that for the 41st week of 2025 (October 5-11), HUNTR/X scored a triple crown, while BABYMONSTER earned a double crown. The song “Golden,” from the hit Netflix film K-Pop Demon Hunters , continued its reign, hitting #1 on the Global K-Pop, Digital, and Streaming charts for the movie’s fictional group, HUNTR/X....

K-Pop music videos may always have a special place in music lovers’ hearts. When camera work for live performances are stunning, that’s even more reason to celebrate. Whether it be professional crew members’ work, manager filming, or even high online viewership, the K-Pop stages on this list have caught the eye of dedicated fans. Take a look at some music stages known for their impressive camera work. aespa – Whiplash The stellar camera work for aespa’s recent Inkigayo stage can leave music fans in awe....

Credit: YG Entertainment Did WINNER’s Mino “decide” to have social anxiety? According to officials from the Mapo Community Welfare Facility, Mino’s medical leave was reportedly due to social anxiety, panic disorder and bipolar disorder. A public service personnel administrator told Dispatch, “Song Mino is afraid of crowded places,” explaining that “he was assigned to a position where he wouldn’t attract attention.” However, photos obtained by Dispatch tell a different story....

Credit: Gangnam Project, CBC With K-Dramas continuing to dominate streaming services like Netflix and gaining more and more attention abroad, it is no surprise to see more Korean-based content arising in other countries. Classic dramas like Itaewon Class or the latest crazes such as Queen of Tears enticed fans with their formula-driven storylines and well-executed plot twists that kept us engaged and wanting more. Now, a new series by the name of Gangnam Project is here to take the K-Drama baton and lead the way....

Credit: Disney Plus Disney Plus has confirmed the release of The Tyrant created by acclaimed director Park Hoon Jung, known for New World and The Witch . Originally planned as a film, The Tyrant stars Cha Seung Won, Kim Seon Ho, and Kim Kang Woo and will debut as a 4-part series in the second half of 2024. The story kicks off when the last sample of a dangerous program goes missing during delivery, sparking a high-stakes chase....

Credit: Areum’s Instagram Former T-ara member Areum has been sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for two years, on charges of child abuse and defamation against her ex-husband. The court also ordered her to complete 40 hours of child abuse prevention training. A Star News report on October 9th confirmed her January sentence is now final after the court dismissed her appeal. The charges began during a tumultuous period last year amid the singer’s messy and very public divorce....

Credit: FNC Entertainment Choi Min Hwan , the drummer of FTISLAND, shared an update on his health after collapsing during a recent performance. He posted a message on a fan community on February 3rd, saying, “I’ve never collapsed before, so I know you must have been really shocked. I was surprised too. I wasn’t feeling well, but I didn’t realize it was that serious.” The star reassured his fans, “I’m recovering well now, eating and resting....

Credit: Jennie and G-Dragon’s Instagram G-Dragon has sent fans into a frenzy with a simple social media interaction involving his rumored ex-girlfriend, BLACKPINK’s Jennie . The official Golden Disc Awards account posted a highlight reel of Jennie’s performance from the 40th Golden Disc Awards on January 11th, held the previous day at the Taipei Dome in Taiwan. The clip featured her performing hits like “Filter,” “Damn Right,” and “Like Jennie,” showcasing her versatility and stage presence....

Credit: MBC The sixth episode of MBC’s Good Day will finally reveal the full dream team G-Dragon has brought together for his ambitious music project. Amid the excitement, Kim Soo Hyun will be fully edited out due to the ongoing scandal. With G-Dragon at the center, an all-star lineup gathers for the first time in one place. Longtime collaborators and supporters, including Jeong Hyung Don, Defconn, Code Kunst, and Cho Sae Ho join the artist alongside every guest who will participate in the project....

Credit: Golden Dew, Choi Jong Hoon Instagram Following the confirmation of Han Ji Min and Jannabi’s Choi Jung Hoon’s relationship , online reactions have been grabbing attention. On August 8th, both Han Ji Min and Choi Jung Hoon’s agencies confirmed their relationship just 10 minutes after the dating rumors surfaced, marking the beginning of their public romance. BH Entertainment, Han Ji Min’s agency, stated, “The two met through ‘The Seasons’ and recently developed into a romantic relationship....

Credit: Star News Han So Hee touched down at Incheon International Airport on March 18th after confirming her relationship with Ryu Jun Yeol and enjoying a Hawaiian vacation . Ryu Jun Yeol, who accompanied her on the trip, had already returned a day earlier, slipping out of the airport under wraps with a cap, glasses, and mask. Credit: Star News The couple sparked dating rumors earlier this month during their Hawaii trip with friends....

Credit: Hive Media Corp The highly anticipated film Harbin , based on the true story of Korean independence activist An Jung Geun, is set to premiere during this year’s Chuseok holiday period in South Korea. With a production budget of approximately 30 billion KRW (approx. 22.5 million USD), the film will need to attract over 7.5 million theatergoers to break even. According to industry insiders, CJ ENM is considering releasing Harbin during the Chuseok holiday (September 15th-18th)....

Credit: U+TV STUDIO X+U’s new series Friendly Rivalry has rocketed to success, dominating viewership metrics on its February 10th debut. The thriller series claimed the top spot in viewing numbers among all U+mobile TV and U+TV original dramas within its first 24 hours of release. The show has set platform records across key performance indicators, including total viewership and new viewer acquisition. Friendly Rivalry follows the story of a transfer student named Seulgi at Chaehwa Girls’ High School, an elite institution for Korea’s top 1%....

Credit: Gold Medalist Kim Soo Hyun ’s hit drama My Love from the Star is set to air in South America for the first time. On May 2nd, Brazil’s largest private broadcaster SBT will begin airing My Love from the Star . This marks the show’s official debut in South America, 11 years after it first premiered in Korea in 2013. SBT commented on the airing, saying, “There’s been an explosive surge in demand for Korean pop culture content in Brazil,” and revealed they’ve created a dedicated programming block called the “Asian Production Line....

Credit: Snowball Entertainment, Woollim Entertainment, Hook Entertainment Yoon Chan Young , Golden Child’s Jae Hyun and Lee Seo Jin will be starring in a new drama titled I, a Gangster, Became a High Schooler (literal title). The upcoming fantasy drama follows the journey of a gangster who, after waking up in the body of a 19-year-old high school student, becomes friends with another student who is a victim of domestic violence....