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Cash dropper 'Korean Eminem' finds way to clubbers' hearts

A minor but heated performance at the popular Gangnam, Seoul, venue Club Arena in June grabbed the attention of clubbers, online video shows.

Performances | 2018-11-04 14:53

BLACKPINK Jennie's second solo teaser out [VIDEO]

Another teaser clip for K-pop girl band BLACKPINK's Jennie's upcoming single album has been released.

Music | 2018-11-04 14:51

BTS, Big Hit's UNICEF fundraising hits $1.4 million

A fundraising project of K-pop sensation BTS and UNICEF Korea to eradicate violence against children and minors has reached 1.6 billion won ($1.4 million), according to UNICEF Korea Friday.

Hallyu | 2018-11-04 13:51

[INTERVIEW] From rom-com heartthrob to action hero

Hyun Bin has been a long-time heartthrob for many K-drama fans, playing a rich heir who has a cold appearance but is warm to those he loves. Thanks to two romantic comedy dramas “My Lovely Sam Soon” (2005) and “Secret Garden” (2010), he became one of the most sought-after actors in romance dramas. In the drama “Secret Garden,” Hyun's portrayal of a spoiled chaebol heir with a...

Movies | 2018-11-04 11:30

Actor Shin Sung-il dies

Actor Shin Sung-il, the most popular heartthrob of South Korea's movie industry in the 1960s-70s, died of lung cancer on Sunday. He was 81. Shin, who also served as a national legislator in the early 2000s, died at 2:25 a.m., people close to him said. They didn't say where Shin died, but he had been undergoing chemotherapy at a hospital in South Jeolla Province since he was d...

Movies | 2018-11-03 23:01

Red Velvet unveils U.S. tour schedule in 2019

K-pop girl group Red Velvet will hold concerts in five U.S. cities from next February, its Seoul-based agency confirmed Saturday.According to SM Entertainment, Red Velvet will start its U.S. tour in Los Angeles, Feb. 8, and appear in Dallas two days later. The group will also perform in Miami, Feb. 13; followed by Chicago, Feb. 15; and Newark, New Jersey, Feb. 17.

Hallyu | 2018-11-03 15:16

EXO boasts masculinity and charisma in new album

After taking a 14-month hiatus, K-pop sensation EXO returned with their fifth full-length album “Don't Mess up My Tempo,” fronted by the track “Tempo” on Friday. The new album's theme is a supernatural power concept with “masculine vibes.”“During the interval, we were all busy with individual activities. D.O. starred in tvN's drama series 100 Days My Prince; Chanyeol appeared...

Music | 2018-11-02 17:04

Actress' husband jailed at 1st trial for alleged stock price manipulation

The husband of seasoned actress Kyeon Mi-ri has been sentenced to four years in prison at the first trial for manipulating stock prices with false disclosures and reaping nearly 2.4 billion won ($2.1 million).

Entertainment | 2018-11-02 16:58

'Idol marketing' catches on in food, drink industries

“Idol marketing” has boosted food and drink industries in Korea and helped them enhance brand image at the same time.

Hallyu | 2018-11-02 16:05

Singer in comeback after recovering from cancer

Ballad singer Huh Gak will return with a new album in November after recovering from thyroid cancer, according to the singer's agency, Plan A Entertainment, Thursday. Huh, 33, had surgery in December 2017 and has been convalescing.“Huh detected the cancer at an early stage and had a successful surgery,” the agency said. “The singer exerted much effort (on the coming album.) P...

Music | 2018-11-02 13:40

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