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CJ ENM strikes deal to expand K-drama lineup on Amazon Prime Video

CJ ENM has partnered with Amazon Prime Video to stream exclusive Korean dramas in over 240 countries, expanding its global audience reach.

Lisa, Rosé, Seventeen named to Gold House A100 list of impactful figures

K-pop stars Lisa, Rosé, and Seventeen were named to the 2024 Gold House A100 list, which honors influential figures from the Asia-Pacific region.

J-Hope’s final ‘Hope on the Stage’ concert to be livestreamed worldwide

BTS member J-Hope will conclude his Hope on the Stage tour with a livestreamed final concert in Osaka following performances across North America and Asia.

Netflix school violence drama ‘Weak Hero: Class 2’ tops weekly non-English series chart

Korean drama Weak Hero Class 2 topped Netflix’s non-English TV chart with 6.1 million views, while its first season re-entered at No. 8.

Companies seek recovery of $2 million in contract model fees from Kim Soo-hyun

Actor Kim Soo-hyun faces lawsuits from companies seeking over $2 million in modeling fees, as contract cancellations and public scrutiny escalate.

Animated film ‘The King of Kings’ tops ‘Parasite’ as highest-grossing Korean film in U.S.

Korean animated film "The King of Kings" has surpassed "Parasite" to become the highest-grossing Korean film in U.S. box office history.

‘Squid Game’ director Hwang Dong-hyuk to receive honor at Gotham Television Awards

Hwang Dong-hyuk will receive a Creator Tribute at the Gotham Television Awards for his groundbreaking work on the global hit Squid Game.

‘Weak Hero’ becomes latest series to cross over to Netflix as domestic platforms lose hold

Korean action drama Weak Hero joins Netflix, highlighting a growing trend of domestic shows turning global amid financial pressures on Korean streaming platforms.

Just B’s Bain comes out as ‘proud’ member of LGBTQ community in LA show

Bain of K-pop boy band Just B came out as LGBTQ during a concert in Los Angeles, becoming the first Korean K-pop singer to do so publicly onstage.

Blackpink’s Jennie completes first solo performances at Coachella

Jennie of Blackpink completed her first solo performances at Coachella, delivering a 13-song set on April 13 and 20 that included her hit “Like Jennie.” Her debut drew global attention, marking a major milestone in her solo career and expanding K-pop’s presence at the festival.