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Jul 19, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Former Miss Korea Returns To Showbiz After 16-Year Hiatus

Former Miss Korea, Jang Yoon-jeong, is making a return to the spotlight after a 16-year hiatus. Jang can be seen in "Trick," a suspense drama.

Jakarta skyline

Jul 18, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

HyunA Performs Solo at Viral Fest Asia 2016 in Bali

Former 4minute member, HyunA performed at the Viral Fest Asia 2016 in Bali, Indonesia. The show took place on July 17 and gave HyunA the opportunity to reveal her talents as a solo act.

Jay Z's recent purchase is  subscription based, music streaming service Tidal

Jul 08, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Jay Z New Song 'Spiritual' Addresses Police Brutality

Jay Z dropped his first new track since 2013's "Magna Carta... Holy Grail" album on Thursday. The song, "Spiritual" addresses police brutality after a wave of fatal incidents in Louisiana and Minnesota.

Premiere Of Paramount Pictures' 'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never' - Arrivals

Jul 08, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

'Hairspray Live' Welcomes Ariana Grande as Penny Pingleton

Ariana Granda has been cast in NBC's upcoming Hairspray Live, NBC announced on Thursday. The Grammy-winning artist will take on the role of Peny Pingleton.

Suwon, Korea

Jul 05, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

'Creative Korea' Slogan Gets Backlash For Lacking Creativity

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in South Korea recently announced South Korea's new national slogan-- "Creative Korea." The slogan has not be received favorably from PR experts who believe it misrepresents Korea and lacks creativity.

Millions of Indian fans are requesting Lee Min Ho to visit their country.

Jul 04, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Lee Min-ho's 'Bounty Hunter' Is an Instant Hit in China

Lee Min-ho's latest flick, "Bounty Hunters," is an instant hit in China. The film grossed 9 billion won ($7.8 million) on its release date in China.

Netflix and Softbank Partnership Launch

Jun 30, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Netflix Taps Into Korean Market With Plans For More Local Content

Netflix has plans to tap deeper into the Korean market and capitalize on the Korean Wave. The company reported on Thursday that they are taking greater strides to provide more locally produced content.

 Song Joong Ki (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

Jun 27, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Song Joong-ki Holds Meet & Greet with 4000 Fans in Taiwan

South Korean star, Song Joong-ki held a meet & greet in Taiwan this weekend. The event was held at Taiwan National University in Taipei as part of his Asian tour.

South Korean elderly women

Jun 27, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Study Shows Korean Women Rank 3rd in Longest Life Expectancy

A report from the World Health Organization revealed that Korean women have the third longest life expectancy rate. Korean women's' life expectancy is 85.48 years, just behind Spain with 85.5 years and Japan, topping the list, with 86.8 years.

Teenagers using their smartphones in the Gangnam District of Seoul | By: Angelo DeSantis | Getty Images

Jun 21, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Koreans Top List of Consuming News Via Smartphone

According to the Korea Press Foundation (KPF), almost half of all Koreans consume digital news via smartphones. They topped the list of 26 countries studied in a survey.

Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics Winter Games sign at Yongpyong Alpine Center | By: Michael Heiman | Getty Images

Jun 20, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

PyeongChang Olympics 2018 Recruiting 22,000 Volunteers for Successful Hosting

The PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (POCOG) is busy preparing for a successful hosting of the event in South Korea. Officials in the committee are planning to recruit thousands of volunteers in various fields to support the preparations.

 Song Joong Ki attends the KBS 2TV

Jun 20, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Song Hye-kyo Praises Song Joong-ki in China Fan Meeting

South Korean stars, Song Joong Ki and Song Hye-kyo reunited on stage during a fan meeting in China. The actors are known to be close and good friends and were happy to meet again with fans.

Jun 17, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Roy Kim to Release Chinese Track, Solo Concert in Taiwan

K-pop singer, Roy Kim, 22, is releasing a Chinese track, his agency said on Friday. The star will also be holding a solo concert in Taiwan next month.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign press conference at the at the Old Post Office Pavilion, soon to be a Trump International Hotel, in Washington, DC on March 21.

Jun 16, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Trump Says He'd Meet Kim Jong-un Over Burgers to Discuss Nuclear Weapons Program

Presumptive US Republican Presidential nominee, Donald Trump, made comments suggesting that he would meet with North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un to convince him to end his nuclear weapons program.

Jun 15, 2016 AM EDT - Simeon L

Lee Min-ho Wins 'Asian Cinema Pioneer' Prize at Weibo Movie Awards

South Korean mega-star, Lee Min-ho took home the Asian Cinema Pioneer prize at the Weibo Movie Awards in Shanghai on Monday.

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