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Mon, October 2, 2023 | 06:26

BTS' Jungkook to headline 2023 Global Citizen Festival

BTS' Jungkook to headline 2023 Global Citizen Festival

Jungkook, a member of K-pop juggernaut BTS, will headline 2023 Global Citizen Festival, a large-scale U.S. charity concert set to be held this month, the group's agency said Thursday, citing the festival's official social media accounts.

2023-09-07 09:18

[INTERVIEW] Ra Mi-ran finds her life as working mom mirrored in 'Cold Blooded Intern'

INTERVIEWRa Mi-ran finds her life as working mom mirrored in 'Cold Blooded Intern'

“Instead of feeling like I was playing this role, the life of the character Go Hae-ra did not seem to be that different from my own life.” In an overlap between art and reality, actress Ra Mi-ran finds herself deeply connected to her role as a working mom navigating career challenges after a maternity break in Tving's latest original series, "Cold Blooded Intern.”

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-09-07 08:24

[PHOTOS] Frieze captivates Seoul

PHOTOSFrieze captivates Seoul

Visitors queue up to enter Frieze Seoul, held in conjunction with the annual Kiaf Seoul, at COEX in southern Seoul, Wednesday. NewsisVisitors take a look at Alex Katz's “Sunrise 8" during a VIP preview of Frieze Seoul at COEX in southern Seoul, Wednesday. YonhapFrieze CEO Simon Fox speaks during the opening ceremony for Frieze Seoul and Kiaf Seoul at COEX in southern Se...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-09-06 17:58

Korean comic artists break new ground in Brussels

Korean comic artists break new ground in Brussels

Korean comic artists are teaming up with their European counterparts in Brussels, Belgium forging new creative alliances in an exhibition that aims to redefine the boundaries of the comic world.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-09-06 15:33

Popera singer Lim Hyung-joo sings 'Ave Maria' before pope in Ulaanbaatar

Popera singer Lim Hyung-joo sings 'Ave Maria' before pope in Ulaanbaatar

Korean popera tenor Lim Hyung-joo has sung "Ave Maria" in front of Pope Francis during a private audience with him in Ulaanbaatar, the singer's agency said Wednesday.

Entertainment & Arts | 2023-09-06 11:44

Attrakt plans new group amid Fifty Fifty dispute

Attrakt plans new group amid Fifty Fifty dispute

Attrakt, the powerhouse behind Fifty Fifty, disclosed its plans to embark on a project to introduce a new K-pop girl group set to debut next year.

Pyo Kyung-min | 2023-09-06 08:33

Dancing queen Lee Chae-yeon returns to captivate fans with her moves

Dancing queen Lee Chae-yeon returns to captivate fans with her moves

After the breakthrough success of her track "KNOCK," solo artist and former IZ*ONE member Lee Chae-yeon is set to once again capture the hearts of fans with her new album, "The Move: Street."

Pyo Kyung-min | 2023-09-06 08:24

BOYNEXTDOOR explores complexities of young love in new album 'Why..'

BOYNEXTDOOR explores complexities of young love in new album "Why.."

HYBE's rookie boy group, BOYNEXTDOOR, returned with the launch of their new album, "Why..," Sept. 4. While singing about broken hearts, the boys aim to establish themselves as the friendliest and most talented idols of their generation.

Pyo Kyung-min | 2023-09-05 17:06

Actor Song Kang-ho to host Busan film festival to fill leadership vacancies

Actor Song Kang-ho to host Busan film festival to fill leadership vacancies

Cannes-winning Korean actor Song Kang-ho has been chosen as the host of this year's Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) as leadership posts remain vacant amid an internal feud, its organizing committee said Tuesday.

2023-09-05 16:33

[INTERVIEW] Phillips Asia chairman sees Korea as foothold in Asian art market

INTERVIEWPhillips Asia chairman sees Korea as foothold in Asian art market

It isn't just the galleries and museums across Korea that are joining the art-filled action on the occasion of the return of two major art fairs - Frieze and Kiaf Seoul - this week. As the leading global auction houses have mounted their own free pop-up exhibitions throughout the capital city, dazzling art lovers who are traveling beyond the fair venue at COEX in southern Seo...

Park Han-sol | 2023-09-05 15:24

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