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Blackpink’s Jennie becomes first K-pop soloist honored at Billboard Women in Music Awards

Jennie of Blackpink made history as the first K-pop solo artist to win an award at the Billboard Women in Music Awards, receiving the Global Force Award for her global influence and musical achievements.

HYBE CEO said ‘disciplined’ NewJeans measures ‘bearing fruit’

HYBE CEO Lee Jae-sang stated that the company’s disciplined approach to managing the NewJeans conflict is yielding positive results, while reaffirming confidence in its multilabel system and cautioning that BTS's comeback timeline remains undecided.

Kim Soo-hyun denies he dated, groomed underaged Kim Sae-ron in emotionally charged press conference

Actor Kim Soo-hyun on March 31 again denied allegations that he dated late actor Kim Sae-ron when she was underaged, disclosing an audio file as proof and rejecting evidence from the family of the deceased as fake.

‘Under 15’ canceled amid backlash over exploitation concerns

The controversial kids-only K-pop audition program “Under 15,” slated to premiere on MBN on March 31, canceled its airing amid accusations for sexualizing its...

New evidence unveiled in Kim Soo-hyun grooming controversy, Kim Sae-ron’s family seeks apology

New evidence has emerged in the Kim Soo-hyun grooming controversy, as the family of late actor Kim Sae-ron released alleged KakaoTalk messages between the...

BTS’s J-Hope teams up with the Louvre to unveil ‘Mona Lisa’

BTS’s J-Hope collaborated with the Louvre Museum to promote his new digital single “Mona Lisa,” following the museum’s own outreach, resulting in a video featuring J-Hope singing in front of da Vinci’s iconic masterpiece.

Park Bo-gum talks ‘unicorn’ husband role in Netflix’s ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’

In “When Life Gives You Tangerines,” Netflix’s latest original series set in mid-20th century Jeju Island, Park Bo-gum plays Gwan-sik, a quietly devoted man who stands as a steadfast light in Ae-soon’s difficult life. As she faces the harsh realities of womanhood in a patriarchal society, Gwan-sik walks beside her — tender yet unwavering.

NewJeans files objection to court order restricting independent activities

All five members of NewJeans, now identifying as NJZ, filed an objection to a Seoul court’s decision upholding an injunction by their agency ADOR that restricts their independent activities amid a contract dispute.

Disney+ freezes ‘Knock-Off’ release following Kim Soo-hyun controversy

Disney+ has postponed the release of its Korean crime drama Knock-Off due to growing controversy surrounding lead actor Kim Soo-hyun, who is facing allegations of a past inappropriate relationship he has denied. The series, originally expected to premiere this year, follows a man’s rise in the counterfeiting world after the 1997 Asian financial crisis.

Kim Soo-hyun’s agency files criminal complaint against Hoverlab operator

Actor Kim Soo-hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, has taken legal action against individuals involved in defaming the actor by publishing unauthorized photographs of the actor, as well as for spreading false information.