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U.S. magazine Paste includes NewJeans’ ‘Ditto’ in best songs of the 2020s list

"Ditto" by K-pop girl group NewJeans has been recognized as one of the best songs of the 2020s by the U.S. music magazine Paste,...

Empire State Building to be lit up in Seventeen’s colors for U.S. tour leg

Famous New York City skyscraper the Empire State Building will be lit up in K-pop boy band Seventeen’s official colors to celebrate the band's...

Netflix’s ‘Hellbound’ to continue story with ‘new and unexpected’ turns in second season

Netflix horror thriller series “Hellbound” returns on Friday, with a new season that takes place eight years after the first and revolves around a...

Blackpink’s Rosé’s collab with Bruno Mars, ‘APT.,’ tops charts and takes over TikTok

Rosé's collaboration with Bruno Mars, "APT.," is proving an instant hit for the Blackpink member. Released on Oct. 18, Rosé's "APT." has dominated the music...

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...