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K-CULTURE

‘Squid Game’ director receives Creator Tribute at Gotham Awards

Squid Game director Hwang Dong-hyuk received the Gotham Awards’ Creator Tribute for his cultural impact and bold storytelling.

BTS, Blackpink, Twice, aespa: K-pop’s heavy hitters to return in 2nd half of 2025

K-pop’s biggest names—BTS, Blackpink, Twice, and aespa—are returning in the second half of 2025, setting the stage for a global resurgence of the genre.

Seventeen’s ‘Happy Burstday’ sells more than 2.5 million copies in first week

Seventeen’s fifth album Happy Burstday sold over 2.5 million copies in its first week, topping charts and celebrating the band’s 10th anniversary.

Court orders NewJeans members to pay ADOR $725,600 for every independent entertainment activity

A Seoul court ruled that NewJeans members must pay $725,600 to ADOR for each unauthorized activity, escalating the contract dispute between the K-pop group and its agency.

Netflix ‘reviewing’ accusations of hostile work environment on set of ‘When Life Give You Tangerines’

Netflix is reviewing claims of a hostile work environment on the set of When Life Gives You Tangerines after multiple anonymous complaints surfaced online.

For IU, success is a ‘Never Ending Story’ as ‘A Flower Bookmark, Pt. 3’ sweeps charts

IU’s third cover album, “A Flower Bookmark, Pt. 3,” tops Korean charts with reimagined classics like “Never Ending Story,” blending nostalgia and contemporary sound.

‘World of Street Woman Fighter’ brings global dance crews to center stage

Mnet’s World of Street Woman Fighter kicks off its global season, uniting six elite crews from five countries in a high-stakes dance battle.

‘Happy Burstday’: Fireworks light up Han River as Seventeen celebrates 10 years with special concert

Seventeen marked its 10th anniversary with a historic concert on Jamsu Bridge and a fan festival at Han River, drawing over 60,000 attendees.

Timeline of Kim Sae-ron’s relationships raises questions on authenticity of family’s abuse claims

Conflicting reports about Kim Sae-ron’s past relationships are raising doubts over the timeline her family has provided and casting uncertainty on claims involving Kim Soo-hyun.

Players stand ready for what comes next in new poster for ‘Squid Game’ season 3

Netflix’s new poster for Squid Game Season 3 shows eight returning players braced for another fight over 45.6 billion won ahead of the June 27 premiere.