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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.

Park Chan-wook’s ‘No Other Choice’ tops Korea’s box office despite mixed reviews

Director Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice topped Korea’s box office with 330,000 viewers on opening day, though reviews and ratings remain mixed.

BTS member Suga returns to social media year after drunken scooter incident

Suga, BTS member, returned to social media a year after his scooter incident, posting new photos that quickly drew millions of likes.

Singer Kang Daniel’s belongings stolen in San Jose

Singer Kang Daniel’s belongings were stolen in San Jose during his U.S. world tour, but the star reassured fans the shows will go on.

Was Korea’s first ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sing-along successful? Hint: even the director sang.

The first KPop Demon Hunters sing-along in Korea sold out at BIFF, where fans sang, cheered, and even director Maggie Kang joined in.

BigHit holding global auditions for next-gen boy band talent

BigHit Music has launched its 2025 global audition for males born in 2007 or later, with events in 13 cities and AI-powered experiences.

SM founder says AI is key, not threat, to next stage of K-pop’s global dominance

SM founder Lee Soo-man says AI in K-pop will fuel the next stage of global dominance, positioning Korea as a hub for cultural producers.

JYP founder presents Stray Kids with gold plaques to celebrate Billboard success

Stray Kids received gold plaques from JYP founder Park Jin-young to celebrate their historic Billboard success as Karma continues to chart in the top 10.