Smartphone smuggled from North Korea automatically censors ‘oppa’

A North Korean smartphone smuggled out of the country by Seoul-based media outlet Daily NK in late 2024 has revealed new evidence of the reg...

South Korean students warned to clean up their socials amid US visa crackdown

South Korean students, the third-largest group of international students in the U.S., are being urged to carefully manage their online prese...

Clip of ‘90 Day Fiance’ Korean star fat shaming his girlfriend sparks controversy

A clip from TLC reality show “90 Day Fiance” showing a Korean participant making insensitive comments about weight to his American fiancee d...

BTS’s Jin starts countdown for his return from mandatory military service

Many BTS fans, affectionately known as ARMYs, are celebrating in anticipation of Jin’s return to the spotlight after the singer initiated a ...

Indian netizens praise Korean man for wearing dhoti in viral video

A South Korean man has been receiving tons of love from Indian social media users after a video of him wearing traditional South Indian atti...

Many South Koreans are now eating toothpicks for TikTok

South Korea has warned the public against the consumption of deep-fried toothpicks, a trend that has gained popularity on local social media...

K-pop singer-songwriter Nahee dies at 24

South Korean singer-songwriter Lim Nahee, better known by her stage name Nahee, died at the age of 24 on Wednesday. Nahee’s death: No offici...

Video: BTS’ V performs in first installment of NPR’s new ‘Tiny Desk Korea’

NPR recently posted a “Tiny Desk Korea” live concert featuring BTS’ V. Key details: Tiny Desk Korea is the first international i...

Hong Kong police arrest man over sexual assault of Korean tourist during livestream

Hong Kong police have arrested a man for molesting a South Korean tourist who was livestreaming her first visit to the island. What happened...

South Korean defender Kim Min-jae nominated for Ballon d’Or

South Korean center-back Kim Min-jae has been nominated for a men’s Ballon d’Or. The only Asian: Kim, who currently plays for FC Bayer...

Korean boy band RIIZE change fandom name after fans point out original’s negative connotations

SM Entertainment’s new boy group RIIZE recently changed their official fandom name from SUNZ to BRIIZE due to potential negative conno...

K-pop subunit LOVElution of tripleS releases new mini-album

LOVElution, the subunit of rookie K-pop girl group tripleS, recently released their new mini-album, “ↀ.” About the mini-album: “...

‘JunSeongHo’ to make history as 1st gay couple on Dazed Korea magazine cover

“His Man 2” co-stars Lee Jun-seong and Shin Seong-ho, known collectively as “JunSeongHo,” are set to make history by becoming the first gay ...

Rapper Lee Young-ji becomes first Korean star to be named Coach ambassador

South Korean rapper Lee Young-ji is Coach’s newest brand ambassador. About the partnership: Lee, 20, is reportedly the first-ever Korean to ...

Did you know? K-pop once had an ahead-of-its-time all-transgender idol group

South Korea once had an all-transgender K-pop group known as Lady, but their time in the limelight was short-lived. Origins: The four-member...

Bali village performs cleansing ritual after tourist influenced by ‘supernatural whisper’ damages temple

A South Korean woman has been arrested by police in Bali, Indonesia, for destroying sacred temple artifacts under the influence of a “supern...

BTS’ Suga starts military enlistment process

BTS’ label Big Hit Music recently announced that group member Suga has officially started his military enlistment process. About the announc...

BTS’ Jungkook releases solo debut single ‘Seven’ featuring Latto

BTS’ Jungkook released his highly anticipated solo debut single “Seven” on Friday. About the song: “Seven” features Grammy-nominated A...

LOONA’s Odd Eye Circle returns after 5 years with comeback album, new MV

K-pop subunit Odd Eye Circle, once a part of the girl group LOONA, has made a comeback with their new mini-album “Version Up.” A...

BTS’s official memoir tops bestseller charts shortly after debut

K-pop supergroup BTS’s official memoir titled “Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS” became a bestseller shortly after ...

S. Korea to make 8-hour college entry exam easier in bid to help address fertility crisis

The South Korean government has unveiled a plan to make its national college entrance exam easier to help address private education spending...

‘Squid Game’ Season 2: T.O.P, Jo Yu-ri, Park Gyu-young among 8 newest cast members

Netflix has finalized the cast for the second season of its hit series “Squid Game.” The final eight: The newest additions to the show’s ens...

BTS’ Jin, Astro’s Cha Eun-woo most popular among male plastic surgery patients, reveals Korean doctor

A South Korean plastic surgeon and hospital director has revealed that BTS’ Jin and Astro’s Cha Eun-woo’s faces are the most requested among...

Netflix drops trailer for S. Korean Gen Z reality series ‘Nineteen to Twenty’

Netflix released the official trailer for its new South Korean reality series “Nineteen to Twenty” on Monday. About “Nineteen to Twenty”: Th...

S. Korean singer Choi Sung-bong dies of apparent suicide at 33

South Korean singer Choi Sung-bong has died at the age of 33. What happened: Choi, a pop-opera singer known for his runner-up appearance on ...

Netflix reveals new cast members joining ‘Squid Game’ Season 2

Netflix recently revealed new details about the highly anticipated second season of “Squid Game.” What happened: During the streaming giant’...

ATEEZ releases 9th mini-album ahead of world tour

K-pop boy group ATEEZ have released their ninth mini-album, “The World EP.2: Outlaw.” About “The World EP.2: Outlaw”: The mini-album is led ...

Netflix’s ‘Physical 100’ secures renewal for Season 2

Netflix has officially announced the renewal of its Korean reality series “Physical 100” for a second season. About the show: &#...

BIGBANG leader G-Dragon’s exclusive contract with YG Entertainment ends

G-Dragon’s exclusive contract with YG Entertainment, his agency of 17 years, has expired. YG Entertainment’s statement: YG confirmed the end...

Baritone makes history as first Korean man to win prestigious classical music competition

A baritone singer made history on Saturday by becoming the first Korean man to win the top prize for voice at the prestigious Queen Elisabet...

HYBE announces idol competition program to form new girl group

Belift Lab, a subsidiary label of South Korean entertainment company HYBE, is launching an idol competition program to find members for a ne...

Ok Taec-yeon to star in Prime Video’s vampire rom-com ‘HeartBeat’

South Korean artist and 2PM member Ok Taec-yeon, also known as Taecyeon, will star in the upcoming fantasy romantic comedy series “HeartBeat...

Netflix releases official trailer for Korean series ‘Bloodhounds’ starring Woo Do-hwan, Lee Sang-yi

Netflix released the official trailer for its upcoming Korean series “Bloodhounds” on Thursday. Woo Do-hwan of “The Divine Fury” and “The Ki...

ENHYPEN release vampire-themed album ‘Dark Blood’

K-pop boy group ENHYPEN have made a comeback after a 10-month hiatus with their latest vampire-themed album, “Dark Blood.” ̶...

9 virtual K-pop idols we’re stanning right now

Virtual K-pop idols are on the rise as South Korean agencies and labels are now looking into the metaverse as the next destination for Hally...

Women compete to survive on an island in trailer for new Netflix Korean reality series

Netflix has unveiled the trailer for its upcoming South Korean reality survival series “Siren: Survive the Island.” The 10-epi...