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Oscar-winning Parasite co-stars Choi Woo-shik and Jang Hye-jin reunite for the emotional family film Number One, where a son sees a countdown of meals left with his mother before she dies. Director Kim Tae-yong describes the project as a warm tribute meant to inspire audiences to share more time with their families ahead of Lunar New Year. Meanwhile, Stray Kids member Felix renews his global partn...

ENHYPEN has reached a career-defining milestone by claiming the top spot on Billboard's Artist 100 chart for the first time, driven by their seventh mini-album that debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. The group also dominated fan voting at major awards with over seven hundred sixty million votes. In other exciting news, EXO announces their sixth world tour spanning thirteen regions af...

BTS has sold out all announced dates for their monumental Arirang world tour, featuring 82 performances across 34 cities starting April 25th in Tampa. The group makes history as the first Korean artists to perform at legendary venues including Sun Bowl Stadium, Stanford Stadium, and Gillette Stadium. Meanwhile, the Mexican president personally requested additional Mexico City concert dates to acco...

ASTRO member and actor Cha Eun-woo addresses a major tax evasion controversy from military service, denying his enlistment was an attempt to avoid the scandal and pledging to accept all consequences. The case involves the largest tax penalty ever imposed on a Korean celebrity, with allegations of using shell companies to avoid proper tax rates. Meanwhile, ENHYPEN celebrates their highest Billboard...

Boy group 82MAJOR concluded their fifth solo concert series at Seoul's Blue Square SOL Travel Hall with completely sold-out shows, showcasing their signature performance-driven style with non-stop energy and powerful stage presence. A touching highlight came when leader Jo Seong-il performed their new song in front of his actual kindergarten teacher who attended the show. Meanwhile, IVE unvei...

Actor Cha Eun-woo faces serious allegations from the National Tax Service regarding unpaid taxes involving family-operated companies that managed his earnings while under contract with Fantagio Entertainment. In other K-pop news, ENHYPEN's Sunghoon makes history as only the second K-pop artist to carry the Olympic torch at an overseas Winter Olympics, while Stray Kids becomes the first K-pop...

BTS continues to break records with their highly anticipated album 'Arirang,' which achieved four million pre-orders in just one week and features fourteen tracks exploring themes of identity and longing. The group's world tour is equally impressive, with all three Goyang Sports Complex shows selling out immediately and additional concerts added in Tampa and Stanford. Meanwhile, BLA...

BTS is making history as Seoul officials conditionally approve their request to perform at Gwanghwamun Square, marking the first time the city has granted exclusive use of this iconic public space to a single artist. The performance will celebrate the release of their fifth studio album 'Arirang,' their first full group comeback since completing military service. Meanwhile, ILLIT announc...

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok met with HYBE executives and ENHYPEN at the company's Seoul headquarters, discussing BTS's upcoming comeback and their historic free concert at Gwanghwamun Square. The Prime Minister emphasized the connection between Korean democracy and the Korean Wave, noting how ARMY bomb light sticks became political symbols. Meanwhile, IVE's Leeseo unveiled a cinemat...

EXO celebrates a triumphant complete group comeback with their eighth full album 'REVERXE,' dominating charts worldwide and sweeping iTunes Top Albums in 35 countries including the United States, Brazil, and Japan. The album achieved Double Platinum certification in China while all nine tracks occupied top positions on Tencent Music's K-pop chart. Meanwhile, solo member Baekhyun wra...

K-pop powerhouse EXO returns with their eighth full-length album 'REVERXE' and explosive title track 'Crown,' a hard dance anthem blending trap drums, heavy metal guitar, and EDM synths as their heartfelt dedication to fans. The nine-track album showcases diverse sounds from winter ballads to rhythmic pop, celebrated with a showcase at Kyung Hee University's Peace Hall. Me...

K-pop band CNBLUE concludes the Seoul leg of their world tour with two electrifying sold-out performances at Ticketlink Live Arena, showcasing their first full-length album in over a decade. The three-hour marathon concerts featured all ten self-composed tracks alongside beloved classics like "I'm a Loner" and "Intuition," pushing both the band and audience to their physic...

SF9's Inseong gets personal about creating his first solo album 'Crossfade,' revealing the emotional stress of intense six-hour recording sessions that left him overwhelmed. The mini-album showcases his growth as a solo artist with title track 'Mute is Off' drawing from his experiences as both introspective writer and adventurous performer. Meanwhile, the K-pop world brace...

BTS has unveiled the title of their highly anticipated fifth album, naming it 'Arirang' to reflect their Korean identity and the emotions they want to share with fans worldwide. The album marks their first comeback in three years and nine months, with a world tour launching in April. Meanwhile, actress Nana has been cleared of all charges after defending herself against a home intruder,...

BLACKPINK is making their long-awaited return with their third mini-album 'DEADLINE,' marking their first group release in three years and five months since 'BORN PINK.' The album shares its name with their ongoing world tour and promises to serve as a grand finale to their journey with fans worldwide. Meanwhile, Stray Kids dominates U.S. physical album sales with three albums...

BTS is making history with their upcoming world tour featuring 79 concerts across 34 cities, launching in April after a four-year hiatus. The tour spans North America with 28 shows, includes major stops in Europe and South America, and marks the group's most ambitious global celebration yet. Meanwhile, Blackpink's Jennie captivates fans with her versatile fashion sense showcasing both ed...

ADOR won its lawsuit against Dolphin Kidnapping and director Shin Woo-seok, with the Seoul Central District Court ordering one billion won in damages over unauthorized NewJeans music video content. The dispute centered on claims of prior agreement to post a director's cut of the ETA music video, which the court ruled never existed. Meanwhile, actor Byeon Woo-seok's agency announces zero-...

After an unprecedented twenty-five year partnership, K-pop pioneer BoA has officially separated from SM Entertainment, closing a historic chapter that began when she debuted at just thirteen years old. The legendary artist who conquered the Japanese music market and pioneered the Korean Wave across Asia leaves fans wondering what new journey awaits. Meanwhile, Netflix's 'Kpop Demon Hunte...

LE SSERAFIM dominated the Golden Disc Awards in Taipei, winning in the digital music category for their fifth mini album title track 'HOT' and delivering an electrifying performance featuring their collaboration with BTS's J-Hope on 'SPAGHETTI.' The five-member powerhouse will wrap up their world tour with special encore concerts in Seoul after performing across nineteen c...

BLACKPINK made history at the fortieth Golden Disc Awards held at Taiwan's Taipei Dome, earning recognition in the Golden Disc Powerhouse Forty category for their significant impact on Korean music. Member Jennie accepted the honor and expressed her commitment to continuing as a positive influence in the industry. The ceremony also celebrated wins from IVE, LE SSERAFIM, and BOYNEXTDOOR, while...

The Korean entertainment industry mourns the loss of legendary actor Ahn Sung-ki, whose funeral brought together Jung Woo-sung, Lee Jung-jae, Seol Kyung-gu, and directors Im Kwon-taek and Bae Chang-ho to honor his sixty-nine year career spanning over one hundred seventy films. In other news, Stray Kids dominated album charts with multiple million-selling releases, while rookie sensation CORTIS ach...

K-pop legend G-Dragon is returning to meet fans with his first-ever solo fan meeting at Seoul's Olympic Park KSPO Dome, promising intimate interactions with supporters following his recent world tour. The romantic fantasy-themed event showcases his priority to connect directly with fans through a more personal experience than typical concerts. Meanwhile, Aespa's Karina touched hearts wit...

CORTIS continues their unprecedented debut success, spending seventeen consecutive weeks on the Billboard World Albums chart and ranking number one among all groups that debuted in their class. The rookie sensation has surpassed eight million monthly listeners on Spotify and will make history as the first K-pop act to headline the NBA Crossover Concert Series. Meanwhile, legendary vocalist Lim Jae...

IVE's Jang Wonyoung continues to mesmerize fans with her stunning 'human peach' visuals in recent social media posts, showcasing her fresh appeal in a soft pink knit sweater while IVE tours the world. Meanwhile, ITZY's Yuna prepares for her solo debut and acting roles, while SEVENTEEN members DK and Seungkwan release their first mini-album exploring themes of love through vocal...

Actor Ryu Seung-ryong will narrate the SBS Special documentary exploring the remarkable work of veterinarian Kim Jung-ho at Cheongju Zoo, featuring dramatic surgeries on lions and tigers. The Korean entertainment industry continues to honor legendary actor Ahn Sung-ki, who received the Gold Crown Order of Cultural Merit posthumously for his sixty-nine-year career spanning over one hundred seventy...