Credit: Yonhap News BTS members V and RM have officially completed their military service. On June 10th, a discharge ceremony for BTS’s RM and V was held at the Sports Park in Sinbuk, Gangwon Province. RM made a memorable entrance by performing a trumpet piece. He expressed his joy, saying, “I’ve finally been discharged.” He added, “I had one of the shortest possible terms and was fortunate to serve under good conditions....
Credit: ELLE Korea Byeon Woo Seok is making waves as the cover star of ELLE Korea’s March issue, where the magazine captures his versatile appeal from high fashion moments to fresh-faced charm. Coming off a breakthrough year, the actor shared his outlook for the future: “I’m grateful and plan to give my all to everything that comes my way this year. I believe you can only be proud of yourself if you give your best in every moment of life....
Credit: D&C WEBTOON BIZ, Varo Entertainment Netflix has officially greenlit a live-action series adaptation of Solo Leveling —the global phenomenon that began as a web novel and went on to conquer webtoons, animation, and games. Leading the charge is breakout star Byeon Woo Seok , set to play the story’s hero, Sung Jin Woo. Solo Leveling follows Jin Woo, an E-rank Hunter mocked as the weakest in a world where deadly monsters pour into reality through mysterious “gates....
Credit: TEAMHOPE, Noon Company, Amuse Inc. The Tazza franchise is coming back for its fourth—and final—installment. Tazza: Beelzebub’s Song (working title) has confirmed its full cast and has been filming since the second half of last year. This crime film follows Jang Tae Young (played by Byun Yo Han ), a man who once believed he had conquered the world through the poker business, and his close friend Park Tae Young (Roh Jae Won), who ultimately takes everything from him....
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Credit: Atlantic Records Circle Chart saw major wins from artists like Rosé, SEVENTEEN, and Hwang Young Woong in October. According to the Korea Music Content Association, which operates the Circle Chart, Rosé and Bruno Mars led in seven categories, SEVENTEEN claimed the top spots in two, and Hwang Young Woong led the retail album category. Rosé and Bruno Mars’ new track “APT” dominated various charts, securing No.1 in categories like the Global K-pop, Digital (Circle Index 99,287,455), Streaming, BGM, V-coloring, Ringtone and Call Connect Tone charts....
Credit: THE BLACK LABEL, BLISSOO, Starship Entertainment Rosé , Bruno Mars, IVE, ONF and Jisoo dominated various categories in the 8th-week rankings of the 2025 Circle Chart. The Korea Music Content Association reported that Rosé and Bruno Mars led the Global K-pop Chart, IVE and ONF each earned two titles, and Jisoo took the top spot on the Retail Album Chart in the latest weekly rankings. Rosé and Bruno Mars maintained their reign on the Global K-pop Chart for 18 consecutive weeks with their hit song “APT....
Credit: YG Entertainment Claudia Kim , also known as Soo Hyun, has ended her marriage after five years. Claudia Kim and Cha Min Geun have mutually agreed to divorce. The couple married in 2019 and has decided to end their five-year marriage, according to Star News on September 23rd. The reasons for their divorce and details about child custody have not been disclosed. Claudia Kim and Cha Min Geun welcomed a daughter in September the year after they got married....
Credit: News1 CRAVITY’s agency has issued an apology following claims that a fan suffered a concussion after being assaulted by a security guard. On the 22nd, Starship Entertainment addressed the incident via the group’s official fan café, stating, “We deeply apologize to the individuals affected and our fans for the inappropriate behavior of a security guard during CRAVITY’s return from their Japan concert and promotions on June 23rd at Gimpo Airport....
Credit: SSQ ENTERTAINMENT There is always room for something eye-catchingly strange and uniquely different in the K-Pop world. Now, an emerging boy group named DXMON has officially debuted and is ready to catch your gaze with, as one fan put it, their “live vocals, insane stage presence and intriguing choreography.” With the visual quirks likened to groups like 2NE1 or Big Bang and with enough energy to be deemed mini-ATEEZ, it seems fans are really “burning up” over this new boy group....
Credit: LIVEWORKS Gyubin is an artist who continues to shine on stage and bring life to the phrase “being a busy bee” – because since debut she has done nothing but released a successful amount of songs and collaborated with a remarkable number of veteran K-pop idol singers like Gaeko and Nell. Debuting in January of this year under LIVEWORKS Company with “I Really Like You,” the proclaimed ‘super rookie’ Gyubin is a young and talented singer who tested the waters with her pre-debut releases called “Scribble” and “Start To Shine....
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Credit: HYBE + Geffen Records ‘Fxxk, Fxxk, $hit, B!tch,’ – these were just some of the curses heard from a girl group during their first live broadcast moments after they made their debut. Catching the attention of fans worldwide, the global K-Pop girl group KATSEYE, under Geffen Records and HYBE, made their debut on June 28th with the single, “Debut” and have been the center of the scene for the past few days....
Credit: HYBE, Galaxy Corp. Celebrities often enjoy immense wealth and fame, and their residences are a testament to their lavish lifestyles. Let’s spotlight some self-made celebrities who have achieved remarkable success at a young age. Real estate experts reported on September 3 that BTS member J-Hope acquired a stunning penthouse at Afer Hangang in Yongsan, Seoul, on June 3, 2020, for ₩12 billion (approximately $9 million). A few weeks later, on June 23rd, J-Hope purchased an additional lower-level penthouse for ₩10 billion (around $7....
Credit: SPOTVNEWS Hwang Jung Eum took a daring step to expose her ex-husband’s infidelity, igniting a firestorm of controversy. Journalist-turned-YouTuber Lee Jin Ho shared insights on April 4th, citing a close associate of the actress, detailing the sequence of events that precipitated her decision to file for divorce once again after an 8-year marriage. The catalyst for Hwang’s drastic action was purportedly her son, who unknowingly handed her a second cell phone belonging to her husband, brimming with evidence of his affairs....
Credit: SBS Hwasa delivers a raw and emotional confession about her struggles with extreme dieting on SBS’s Special – Bodymentary . The singer recounts the immense pressure to conform to societal beauty standards, revealing that she once resorted to harmful measures to achieve a target weight of 48kg (approximately 106 pounds). Reflecting on her early debut days, Hwasa shared, “I chased unattainable standards and ended up taking drastic measures like using pills to empty myself....
Credit: Esquire, MSTEAM Entertainment, ACEC FACTORY, Jennie’s Instagram, The Present Company Korea’s top celebrities are spreading warmth with generous acts of philanthropy as 2025 comes to a close. Stars including power couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin , actor Lee Jong Suk, Ahn Hyo Seop and BLACKPINK’s Jennie have all stepped up to support those in need, ending the year on a heartwarming note. The couple’s agency, VAST Entertainment, announced on December 30th that Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin jointly donated 200 million won ($154,000)....
Credit: Management SOOP Suzy has found herself at the center of unexpected marriage speculation. On August 28th, Kim Jang Kyun, CEO of her agency Management SOOP, issued a strong warning through the company’s official account: “If you are caught spreading false rumors… You will be punished.” The statement came in response to an online post that began circulating earlier that day on an online community forum. The post falsely claimed that Suzy would soon announce her marriage to Kim Byung Hoon, CEO of beauty brand APR, and even joked, “Suzy really hit the jackpot....
Credit: YouTube “IU Official” IU is getting candid about her real dynamic with G-Dragon —and it’s not what fans might have expected. On the March 27th episode of her YouTube show “IU’s Palette,” G-Dragon joined IU for a playful sit-down. IU kicked things off by asking G-Dragon about something that came up in the pre-interview. “I heard you said things were actually kind of awkward between us?” she asked, smiling....
Credit: YG Entertainment BLACKPINK’s Jennie has made the decision to decline an appearance on Director Kim Tae Ho’s new variety show, My Name Is Gabriel . According to industry insiders, on March 19th, Jennie was approached to star in My Name Is Gabriel but ultimately chose not to participate. Her one-person label, Odd Atelier, informed Ilgan Sports, “She won’t be appearing on any variety works for the time being, including ‘My Name Is Gabriel....
