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Model Moon Ga-bi slams the spreading of deepfake content using son’s image

Model Moon Ga-bi condemned the spread of deepfake videos falsely depicting her and her son, urging the public to stop sharing manipulated content that distorts her family’s private life.

K-pop pioneer Lee Soo-man honored with induction into Asian Hall of Fame

K-pop pioneer Lee Soo-man was inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame in Los Angeles, honored for his decades-long influence on global music and culture.

K-pop mogul Park Jin-young thanks China’s Xi for ‘kind words’ after meeting at APEC

Park Jin-young thanked China’s Xi Jinping for his “kind words” after meeting during the APEC summit, expressing hope for renewed Korea-China cultural exchange.

BTS member Jungkook spotted dining alone at barbecue restaurant in Itaewon

BTS member Jungkook was seen dining alone at a barbecue restaurant in Itaewon, sparking both admiration for his independence and debate over celebrity privacy.

Seoul court rules in favor of ADOR in NewJeans contract dispute

A Seoul court ruled in favor of ADOR in its contract dispute with NewJeans, confirming that the group’s exclusive contracts with the agency remain valid.

BTS’s RM urges APEC leaders to support creators, cites ‘borderless solidarity’ as key to band’s breakthrough

At the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju, BTS’s RM urged world leaders to back global creators and highlighted K-pop’s “borderless solidarity” as the foundation of its worldwide success.

Seventeen members to turn blue in collaboration with The Smurfs

Seventeen and The Smurfs will release a Smurf-style version of “God of Music” and unveil character merchandise in a new collaboration celebrating teamwork and positivity.

BTS holding 65 shows, over 30 in North America, for 2026 tour: Bloomberg

BTS is reportedly preparing for a 2026 world tour with 65 shows, including over 30 in North America, as the group reunites after completing military service.

Twice, Blackpink’s Jisoo, Stray Kids and more place on Billboard charts

Twice, Blackpink’s Jisoo, Stray Kids, and other K-pop acts dominated the latest Billboard charts, with multiple entries on both the Hot 100 and Billboard 200.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ dolls, other toys coming

Netflix will release KPop Demon Hunters dolls and a Hasbro Monopoly game in 2025, expanding its hit animated film into global consumer merchandise.