Kim Sungkyu steps ‘Off the Map’ with gratitude, grit and a louder future in mind
For Infinite leader Kim Sungkyu, the tagline of his upcoming album, is not about dramatic reinvention. Instead the phrase — “Off the map. Onto my path” — reflects where he stands now: A veteran K-pop artist returning after three years away, guided by his own creative choices and a renewed sense of gratitude. Kim’s sixth […]
Byun Yo-han, Tiffany Young register marriage without wedding ceremony
Actor Byun Yo-han and singer Tiffany Young registered their marriage without holding a wedding, according to Byun’s agency TeamHope on Friday.(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
BTS’ Gwanghwamun concert to run for around 1 hour over safety concerns
A free concert by K-pop group BTS at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square scheduled for next month will run for around an hour due to safety and operational considerations, its organizer said Saturday. “The performance time has been set at an appropriate duration to ensure safe and smooth operations,” Hybe said in a release. “The Gwanghwamun concert […]
Love Phobia: romcom K-drama takes a superficial look at AI dating
Yeonwoo and Kim Hyun-jin lead Love Phobia, a near-future K-drama about AI and relationships that suffers from poor chemistry.(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Blackpink’s Jisoo eyes ‘rom-com goddess’ title with role in upcoming drama ‘Boyfriend on Demand’
Blackpink’s Jisoo is set to step into her first romantic comedy role with Netflix’s upcoming series “Boyfriend on Demand,” setting her sights on earning the ambitious title of “rom-com goddess.”(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Red Velvet’s Irene to release 1st solo LP: report
Irene of Red Velvet will make a comeback as a solo singer in late March, according to a local media report Friday. She is preparing to roll out her first solo full-length album, more than a year after her first solo endeavor, “Like A Flower.” The eight-track album sold over 250,000 copies on the day […]
Why do South Korea’s Hallyu heroes find taxes so … taxing?
As K-culture conquers the world, its wealthy stars keep falling foul of a tax system ‘that has not yet fully caught up’.(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Who Was Artisan Beats? Remembering Korea’s First-Gen Hip Hop Pioneer
Artisan Beats: A Pioneer Of Korea’s First-Generation Hip Hop ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Artisan Beats, real name Seo Jae-min, was one of the foundational figures of South Korea’s first-generation hip hop movement. His passing on February 17, 2026, at the age of 47, was confirmed by his friends and rappers, AJ and Minos, […]
Actor Lee Byung-hun, LAFC forward Son Heung-min meet at MLS opener
Actor Lee Byung-hun attended the opening match of Major League Soccer (MLS) and greeted Los Angeles FC (LAFC) forward Son Heung-min.(Feed generated with FetchRSS)