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CNN spotlights Anh Sung-jae: From G.I. deployed to Iraq war to Michelin 3-star chef

CNN recently highlighted Chef Anh Sung-jae, a judge on the Netflix series “Culinary Class Wars,” who has garnered widespread attention for his culinary expertise. Anh,...

J-Hope begins the ‘third take’ of his life after completing military service

BTS member J-Hope thanked his fans and Wonju residents for their unwavering support on the Weverse community platform on Thursday, following the completion of...

Jessi leaves agency after alleged fan assault

Jessi has parted ways with her agency, DOD, after CCTV footage appeared to show a companion of hers assaulting a fan.   “We would like to,...

‘It didn’t feel real’: Author Han Kang makes first public speech since winning Nobel Prize

Newly crowned Nobel laureate Han Kang said the past week will be remembered as "a special one" on Thursday. Making her first public appearance since...

Singer-rapper Jessi questioned by police after teen fan assaulted at private gathering in Gangnam

Singer-rapper Jessi was questioned by police after a teenage fan of hers was assaulted by a man at a private gathering last month. The Seoul...

Chef Anh Sung-jae reflects on ’emotional’ journey during ‘Culinary Class Wars’

   Anh Sung-jae, 42, sits in the top echelon of global culinary circles. Earning — and maintaining — the three-Michelin-star status of Mosu Seoul, he...

Meet the 12-year-old Cambodian princess who apparently wants to become a K-pop idol

Cambodian princess Jenna Norodom is reportedly considering becoming a trainee in Korea to debut as an idol, according to a Taiwanese news outlet. The...

SM Entertainment terminates NCT member Taeil’s contract after indictment

SM Entertainment terminated its contract with NCT member Taeil after he was indicted for sex assault, the agency said Wednesday. "Our contract with Taeil was...

‘Culinary Class Wars’ aims to cast Gordon Ramsay as show’s team looks toward season two

Netflix Korea's “Culinary Class Wars” is working on its future cast as the survival show eyes global culinary stars for season two, according to...

Korean comedian Lee Jin-ho stiffs $74,000 from BTS’s Jimin for gambling

BTS's Jimin lent 100 million won ($74,000) to comedian Lee Jin-ho, who used it all for gambling and did not pay him back, media...