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Blackpink announces ‘Born Pink World Tour’ dates and cities

Girl group Blackpink is planning to meet some 1.5 million fans around four continents starting Oct. 15, according to YG Entertainment on Tuesday.  A total...

[WEBTOONS REIMAGINED] Unique wrap-up of ‘Yumi’s Cells’ Season 2 leaves viewers wanting more

Tving original series “Yumi’s Cells” (2021-22), which wrapped up on July 22, was a first in many ways for the local TV industry and had,...

Dean of SM’s new education institution says key to success is self-discipline

The first dean of SM Universe (SMU) — this is the latest title acquired by veteran K-pop composer Hong Jong-hwa, one of the first...

J-Hope becomes the first Korean to perform on main stage at Lollapalooza

J-Hope of BTS lit up Sunday night at the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago.The boy band member headlined one of the main stages on...

NCT 127 features in PUMA photos as brand’s Asia-Pacific ambassador

After the K-pop band NCT 127 was appointed as PUMA’s Asia-Pacific (APAC) ambassador on Monday, the sportswear brand continues to tease fans with teaser...

K-pop’s CD problem isn’t going away any time soon

Over the last year, K-pop's biggest agencies have made a slew of environmental pledges to reduce emissions and embrace renewables. But take just the...

Superkind has a member with a difference — but it’s virtually undetectable

Imagine a K-pop idol who never gets sick, never has to practice his dance routines, and never ages. This is a reality for rookie boy...

[CELEB] Kang Ki-young takes step away from supporting role in latest drama

Actor Kang Ki-young, best-known as a supporting actor in various K-dramas, is seeing newfound fame through his performance in a title role in the...

‘Hansan: Rising Dragon’ beats expectations and records

“We made the film genuinely hoping to incur a sense of pride and self-esteem in the minds of the viewers; whether or not that...

Kim Yuna announces engagement to singer Ko Woo-rim

Olympic gold medalist figure skater Kim Yuna announced her engagement to singer Ko Woo-rim of vocal quartet Forestella on Monday.   “Kim and Ko’s wedding...