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K-CULTURE

On BTS’s birthday, worldwide fans celebrate their favorite band — and each other

BTS fans from around the world gathered in Korea to celebrate the group’s 12th anniversary and long-awaited return from military service.

ADOR to open global auditions for new boy band

K-pop agency ADOR has opened global auditions for a new boy band, accepting applicants worldwide in a wide range of creative fields.

Actor Kim Soo-hyun gets court approval to seize Hoverlab operator’s apartments

A Seoul court has approved Kim Soo-hyun's request to seize apartments owned by Hoverlab operator Kim Se-ui, escalating a legal fight over defamation and privacy violations.

Korean musical ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ wins six Tony Awards

Maybe Happy Ending made history at the Tony Awards, becoming the first Korean musical to win Best Musical and earning six total honors.

‘We are back’: BTS celebrates return as full group for 12th anniversary

HYBE celebrates BTS’s return and 12th anniversary with bold “We Are Back” decorations and a series of BTS Festa events across Goyang.

G-Dragon denies any romantic connection with Lee Ju-yeon

G-Dragon has denied rumors of a relationship with Lee Ju-yeon after a social media photo reignited speculation about the pair.

‘Trust has been irrevocably broken’: NewJeans shoots down settlement with ADOR in second court hearing

NewJeans has rejected a proposed settlement with ADOR, citing broken trust, as the legal dispute over the group’s exclusive contract continues to escalate.

Netflix’s sci-fi romance ‘Lost in Starlight’ illuminates shifting tide for Korean animation

Netflix’s Lost in Starlight marks its first Korean animated original, spotlighting director Han Ji-won and signaling a shift for Korea’s animation industry toward more mature storytelling and global platforms.

‘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.