Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Park Chan-wook's "No Other Choice" won the inaugural International People's Choice Award at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, achieving record-breaking pre-sales to over 200 countries and positioning itself as South Korea's Oscar entry following critical acclaim at Venice.
Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Starship Entertainment's 7-member boy group IDID officially debuted on September 15, 2025, with their mini-album "I did it" after being formed through the survival show "Debut's Plan." The group has set an ambitious goal to win a rookie award in 2025, positioning themselves as "#ClassicHip" artists blending hip-hop with youthful energy.
Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Stray Kids member Felix donated $144,100 to children's charities on his 25th birthday (September 15, 2025), splitting the funds between Samsung Seoul Hospital, UNICEF, and World Vision for the second consecutive year.
Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" soundtrack reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 after 12 weeks, while its lead single "Golden" by HUNTR/X completed four weeks atop the Hot 100, making it the first soundtrack ever to have four songs simultaneously in the top 10.
Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
The standoff between HYBE and its affiliate ADOR has entered a sharper phase. The second attempt at mediation wrapped up in under thirty minutes. Nothing meaningful came out of it. The quick collapse made it clear that both sides are still unwilling to compromise.
Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
The United States, South Korea, and Japan have started their large-scale joint military exercises, known as "Freedom Edge," just off the coast of Jeju Island, South Korea. Scheduled to run through Friday, this weeklong drill is focused on enhancing cooperation among the three countries across air, naval, and cyber operations.
Sep 15, 2025 AM EDT - Isaac
Interest in Korean beauty products has grown sharply in Australia, with the market projected to be worth about AUD 158 million this year. The pace of demand has surprised observers and reflects how far the Korean cultural wave now extends.
Sep 14, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
With the 9th Congress of the Workers' Party approaching, North Korea has suggested it will push both its nuclear arsenal and conventional forces. Kim Jong Un's remarks point to a two-track strategy that regional analysts say could add pressure to security planning in Northeast Asia. In Seoul, officials emphasized the need to strengthen coordination with the United States and Japan, noting that direct channels of communication are vital to avoid missteps. U.S. officials
Sep 14, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
South Korea's exports in August came in weaker than expected, underscoring the strain that renewed U.S. tariff pressures are placing on Asia's fourth-largest economy. Official data showed that outbound shipments grew only modestly last month, falling short of market forecasts. Analysts cited U.S. tariff measures on key sectors-including semiconductors and automobiles-as a major factor weighing on performance.
Sep 14, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
Choi Siwon of Super Junior has found himself at the center of discussion after posting a tribute on social media to American commentator Charlie Kirk. The short post, though written as a personal note, circulated quickly through fan forums and social media, where users debated the broader question of whether idols should comment on politically charged figures.
Sep 14, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
South Korea's consumer inflation cooled noticeably in August, adding momentum to expectations that the Bank of Korea (BOK) may soon gain room to adjust its monetary stance.
Sep 13, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
K-pop sensation NewJeans has entered the spotlight again-not for a new release, but for mounting questions over its contract status. Reports in Korean media this week indicated that discussions between the group and ADOR, the subsidiary label under HYBE, have begun earlier than expected, setting off speculation about whether all five members will remain under the same management.
Sep 13, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
North Korea will unveil a new defense policy at its upcoming Workers' Party Congress, with leader Kim Jong Un declaring that the state will advance both nuclear weapons and conventional forces in tandem.
Sep 13, 2025 AM EDT - Isaac
K-pop group aespa appeared on Good Morning America this week, performing their single "Rich Man" as part of a broader U.S. promotional push. The high-profile stage placed the quartet in front of millions of viewers, marking another step in their bid to expand beyond Asia.
Sep 13, 2025 AM EDT - Jason
South Korea has sharply criticized the treatment of its nationals following last week's U.S. immigration raid at Hyundai and LG's $7.6 billion battery plant in Georgia, where hundreds of Korean engineers were detained and later sent home.
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