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JYP opens applications for 20th annual audition, plans global audition next year

JYP Entertainment has opened applications for its 20th annual audition, offering young performers a chance to become trainees before the company transitions to a new global audition system next year.

SM Global Audition scouts for new talent, with preregistration partially opening on Dec. 1

SM Entertainment has launched preregistration for its 2026 SM Global Audition, which will tour Korea and 21 international cities to recruit new K-pop talent.

Jungkook becomes first Korean solo artist to reach 10 billion streams

BTS member Jungkook has become the first Korean solo artist to surpass 10 billion Spotify streams, led by the massive success of his album “Golden” and global hits such as “Seven” and “Standing Next to You.”

Public Safety Symposium to Be Held in Koreatown

Hosted by the Consulate General of Israel in Los Angeles Top Experts to Share Cutting-Edge Strategies AI-Based Safety Tools and Community Protection Measures Highlighted The Consulate General...

Stray Kids to headline 2026 Rock in Rio festival

Stray Kids will headline the 2026 Rock in Rio festival, becoming the first K-pop group to lead one of the world’s largest and most influential music events.

Old flames, new sparks: Director of Tving’s ‘EXchange’ delves into the stories behind this season’s exes

The director of Tving’s “EXchange” season 4 discusses the show’s casting process, behind-the-scenes decisions, viewer reactions and what to expect in the second half of the season.

Stray Kids’ ‘Do It’ becomes million-seller, ranks No. 11 on Spotify global chart

Stray Kids’ new album “Do It” became an immediate million-seller and reached No. 11 on Spotify’s global chart, marking the group’s highest placement to date.

Chosun Galbee offers customer giveaway for its 30th anniversary

Chosun Galbee celebrates 30 years in Los Angeles with a continued focus on using Excel Prime beef and offering expansive dining spaces, a broad menu, and a year-end giveaway for customers.

From allegations to lost sponsorships: How things fell apart for Kim Soo-hyun

The Kim Soo-hyun scandal has escalated into overlapping civil and criminal disputes as production delays, legal battles, and shifting public opinion reshape the actor’s uncertain future.

Actor Daniel Dae Kim to produce and star in new CNN travel show on Korea

CNN will debut “K-Everything,” a new Daniel Dae Kim show exploring Korea’s cultural rise through music, food, TV and film, with the actor producing and starring in the four-part series.