South Korea

Netflix teams up with Mattel and Hasbro for an “industry-first” KPop Demon Hunters toy line launching in 2026
Film & TV
Joan Chen plays Chungsing Wang, the immigrant mother of Izaac Wang's Chris Wang in Didi
Steve Park called the ‘Friends’ set “toxic,” revealing a racist incident with James Hong in 1997. Speaking out cost him
Gi-hun returns in Squid Game S2 for revenge! Creator Hwang promises a ‘crazy’ season with high stakes, fresh faces, and
South Korea
TWICE returns with mini-album Strategy, featuring Megan Thee Stallion. A bold evolution in sound, they solidify their global phenomenon status
Rosé's 'Apt.' hits 500M YouTube views, becoming fastest K-pop MV to do so, smashing BTS records
'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae addresses racist backlash to 'Star Wars The Acolyte', expressing hurt but hope for change
K-Pop group NewJeans exits HYBE's ADOR, citing mistreatment. Their bold move slashes HYBE’s market value by $500M, sparking industry debates
K-pop stars Jennie and Lisa will perform solo at Coachella 2025, alongside Enhypen and XG, marking key milestones for the
BLACKPINK’s Lisa graces Vanity Fair’s Hollywood Issue, sparking debate over her inclusion among actors despite limited acting experience.
Gi-hun returns in Squid Game S2 for revenge! Creator Hwang promises a ‘crazy’ season with high stakes, fresh faces, and
Coldplay teams up with TWICE for six Seoul shows in April 2025, blending K-pop and rock for an unforgettable concert
K-Pop icon G-Dragon returns after 7 years with his new single "POWER," debuting under EMPIRE. A fresh era begins with
BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars hit No.1 on Billboard Global charts with 'Apt.,' amassing 224.5M streams and Rosé becoming UK's
K-Pop's RIIZE member Hong Seunghan exits after a fan backlash over leaked photos, sparking debates on idol privacy, fan expectations,
Oscar-winner Youn Yuh-jung joins Beef Season 2 with Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, and others. New plot follows a young couple
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Beyond the game: How baseball helped heal old wounds and build new connections.
From Linsanity to advocacy, Jeremy Lin’s journey evolved from reluctant icon to vocal leader, using his platform to fight racism
BLACKPINK's Lisa has been spotted with the retro Japanese plushie, giving it the ultimate stamp of approval as the toy
Steven Yeun shines in Netflix’s The Rip, a gritty Miami cop thriller where loyalty unravels and morality is put to
London is a city of constant flux, its streets filled with people who have come from all over the world,
Obamas’ Higher Ground & LAIKA adapt Katie Kitamura’s Audition, with Lucy Liu, Charles Melton & Lulu Wang directing the thriller
Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Jens Castrop's selection for the men's national team marks a new era for South Korean football, as
Former I.O.I member and chart-topping solo artist, Jeon Somi, will be joined by 'KPop Demon Hunters' star Arden Cho in
KATSEYE wins first VMA for “Touch,” earning Push Performance of the Year. The HYBE x Geffen group thanks fans and