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Thu, June 21, 2018 | 15:12

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Cartoonist attacks actor Jung Woo-sung on refugee issue

Controversial Korean webtoon artist Yoon Seo-in left an anti-refugee comment Wednesday on his Facebook, triggering a backlash among many people.

Entertainment | 2018-06-21 15:03

Father's surveillance of actor son a big turn-off

Korean actor Ji Min-hyuk, 17, is under his father's closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance … in a reality show.

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-06-21 13:28

Former Miss Korea to head judging panel for 2018 pageant

Kim Sung-ryung, winner of the 1988 Miss Korea Pageant and now a successful actress, will head the judging panel for this year's final in Seoul on July 4. It is the first time a former Miss Korea has been given the job.

Entertainment | 2018-06-20 15:36

Happy ever after: Celebs lead trend of marriage to foreigners

International marriages have become common. Last year, 20,835 couples were hitched in international marriages, accounting for 7.9 percent of all weddings. And celebrities are leading that trend.

Entertainment | 2018-06-20 15:29

K-pop balladeers knock on overseas market

K-pop is thriving. The popularity of top K-pop idol groups such as BTS and TWICE has the effect of expanding the size of the overseas market for all Korean musicians.And top balladeers are taking the jump.

Music | 2018-06-21 10:41

Veteran comedian under fire for insulting disabled, women

During the KBS morning show last Thursday, comedian Eom Yong-soo, 64, said he didn't care how much he is paid and always accepts offers to appear at festivals or on shows.

Entertainment | 2018-06-20 17:04

Psy ready to drench fans again

Servers temporarily went down on Monday as online ticketing opened for K-pop star Psy's “Summer Swag” concert tour. Fans at the concert, titled the “Soaking Wet Show” in Korean, will be showered with 160 tons of water throughout the performance.

Entertainment | 2018-06-19 14:07

Chinese social media stars on Korean wave tour

Four Chinese SNS stars, or “Wang Hongs,” are in Korea at the invitation of Incheon and experiencing hallyu or the Korean wave.

Hallyu | 2018-06-19 17:56

Music legend Dylan to play Seoul gig next month

Music legend Bob Dylan will perform in Seoul next month. Dylan, 77, will present his concert at the Olympic Park Gymnasium at 8 p.m. on July 27.

Performances | 2018-06-19 14:13

K-pop celebrity creates Korean first at Milan Fashion Week

K-pop boy band TVXQ's Changmin is the first Korean celebrity invited to participate in Milan Fashion Week's Prada Collection.

Hallyu | 2018-06-19 13:55

Singer Lena Park charms Hungarians with Budapest show [VIDEO]

Korean-American signer Lena Park, or Park Jung-hyun, enthralled Hungarians with her captivating voice during a live performance in the country's capital Budapest.

Hallyu | 2018-06-19 15:16

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