Jul 12, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BTS member V made his high-profile fashion return at Celine's Spring 2026 Paris show on July 6, receiving a personal invitation from Anna Wintour to a Hollywood event just weeks after completing his military service on June 10.
Jul 10, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Kakao CEO Chung Shin-a announced plans to launch an AI agent service powered by OpenAI technology that can autonomously handle daily tasks like restaurant bookings and taxi reservations, following a strategic partnership between the Korean tech giant and OpenAI announced in February 2025. The initiative is part of Kakao's push to transform into an "AI-native" company through its Kanana messenger app, which will operate separately from KakaoTalk.
Jul 10, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BTS member V surprised fans by sharing a rare Instagram photo celebrating soccer star Son Heung-min's 33rd birthday alongside world-renowned pianist Cho Seong-jin, showcasing an unexpected friendship between three of Korea's biggest stars from entertainment, sports, and classical music.
Jul 07, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member V has achieved the #3 position globally on HypeAuditor's most influential Instagram users ranking, placing him ahead of celebrities like Selena Gomez and behind only football superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. With 68.07 million followers and a remarkable 20.6% engagement rate, he gained 1.22 million new followers in just 25 days following his military discharge in June 2025.
Jul 03, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Kim Hye-im transformed from a corporate engineer to one of K-pop's most successful female CEOs, building Beat Interactive from a basement office into a major entertainment company managing artists like Forestella and NEWBEAT. Her content-first philosophy and authentic leadership style have made her a standout figure in the male-dominated K-pop industry.
Jul 03, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk donated ₩5 billion ($3.6 million) to Seoul National University for rebuilding its cultural center, with the groundbreaking ceremony held July 3, 2025. This contribution is part of his broader philanthropic efforts totaling over ₩10 billion since 2020, focusing on education and youth support.
Jun 26, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BIGBANG's G-Dragon donated 880 million won ($635,000) to his JusPeace Foundation to combat youth drug addiction, transforming his 2023 drug allegation ordeal into meaningful social action through government partnerships and treatment programs.
Jun 18, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Korean conductor Han-Na Chang showcased her luxurious American mansion on KBS2's "Crazy Rich Korean," revealing her 6,600-square-foot hilltop home that once housed Hollywood stars, while sharing personal details about her life as one of the world's leading classical music conductors.
Jun 08, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Girls' Generation's Choi Sooyoung successfully made her Hollywood debut in the John Wick spin-off "Ballerina," earning praise from co-star Ana de Armas for her professionalism and dedication to the role of Katla Park.
Nov 12, 2024 PM EST - Hugh Jung
On December 12th, the South Korean entertainment industry was rocked by the sudden and tragic news of actor Song Jae-rim's untimely death.
Nov 07, 2024 PM EST - Hugh Jung
Baek Jong-won, recently hailed as a "500 billion won stock rich person," found himself issuing a public apology for the shortcomings of the Tongyeong Seafood Festival.
Oct 16, 2024 AM EDT - Hue Jung
On October 15th, Japan's TV Asahi·ANN comprehensive news program "Hodo Station" aired an exclusive interview with Min Hee-jin, former CEO of ADOR. In this interview, Min addressed several topics related to her current situation and future plans for the K-pop girl group NewJeans.
Oct 16, 2024 AM EDT - KP
The behind-the-scenes story of 'Master of School Meals' Miyoung Lee, who showcased exceptional cooking skills on Netflix's popular cooking competition show 'Culinary Class Wars' has been revealed.
Oct 15, 2024 AM EDT - KP
K-pop sensations HyunA and Yong Junhyung officially sealed their love in a beautiful wedding ceremony on October 11, 2024. The couple exchanged vows at the prestigious Samcheonggak, a popular traditional Korean-style restaurant located in Seoul's Seongbuk District
Oct 15, 2024 AM EDT - KP
Tottenham Hotspur fans have reason to be optimistic as captain Son Heung-min's return from injury appears imminent. The South Korean star has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, missing Tottenham's last three fixtures. However, recent updates suggest a comeback is on the horizon.
Jul 12, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
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