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K-CULTURE

‘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.

Stray Kids to release new album next month

Stray Kids will release their new album “SKZ IT TAPE ‘Do It’” on Nov. 21, featuring two lead tracks and full participation from producing unit 3RACHA.

Boy band BoyNextDoor goes Hollywood for its new EP ‘The Action’

BoyNextDoor returns with its fifth EP, The Action, channeling Hollywood-style confidence and creativity through its lead track “Hollywood Action.”

Celebrities slammed online for ‘tone-deaf, gaudy’ charity gala

W Korea’s “Love Your W” charity gala drew public backlash over its “tone-deaf luxury,” with critics accusing the event of neglecting its breast cancer awareness mission.

Who owns the ‘K’ in K-content? From ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ to Katseye, Western origins blur the line.

As global creators redefine what counts as Korean culture, “KPop Demon Hunters” and Katseye spark fresh debate over who truly owns the ‘K’ in K-content.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ star EJAE opens up about stepping into the spotlight

KPop Demon Hunters EJAE, the voice of Rumi, reflects on her journey from composer to singer, her upcoming single “In Another World,” and her mission to keep Korean lyrics at the heart of global pop music.

Rookie girl group AtHeart to release English version of track ‘Plot Twist’

Rookie K-pop group AtHeart released an English version of its debut track “Plot Twist” on October 10, extending its reach to international audiences.

Original singers perform ‘Golden’ from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ live and in full for the first time

The singers behind Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters — EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami — performed their hit track “Golden” live for the first time on The Tonight Show.

‘Squid Game’ star Lee Jung-jae wins prestigious Chaplin Award Asia

Lee Jung-jae became the first Korean to receive Chaplin Award Asia, announced by Artist Company after an Oct. 3 ceremony in Singapore recognizing his global impact.

Elle UK apologizes for cropping Blackpink’s Rosé from group photo

Elle UK apologized after cropping Blackpink’s Rosé from a Paris Fashion Week photo, sparking criticism over representation and respect in media.