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K-CULTURE

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.

aespa’s shaky ABC performance reignites the question: What is K-pop really about?

The aespa ABC performance drew criticism for visible mistakes and minimal staging, sparking renewed debate over what defines K-pop’s standards.

Elle UK under fire for cropping Rosé out of Saint Laurent event photo

Elle UK is facing backlash after cropping Blackpink’s Rosé out of a Saint Laurent event photo, sparking accusations of racism from fans online.

b.stage announces ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ official fan memberships

b.stage will launch official Kpop Demon Hunters fan memberships on Oct. 2, offering exclusive kits, events, and global pop-up store access.

‘Bon Appetit, Your Majesty’ concludes with record-breaking viewership ratings on tvN

The tvN fantasy romance drama Bon Appetit, Your Majesty ended with record-breaking 17.1% ratings, the network’s highest since Queen of Tears.

Open Healthcare Launches in Gardena

Gardena, CA — Open Healthcare (CEO Yongseok Kim), a new platform focused on personalized healthcare solutions, officially opened its large-scale clinical trial center in...

Mnet’s K-pop audition program ‘Boys II Planet’ debuts new boy band Alpha Drive One

Alpha Drive One, an eight-member boy band formed through Mnet’s “Boys II Planet,” debuted after record-breaking fan votes and global attention.

Korea’s oldest tiger-magpie painting goes on view at Leeum

The Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul is displaying the oldest known Hojakdo, a 1592 Korea tiger-magpie painting, alongside works spanning centuries of Korean art.