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'Don't come to see me at work,' actor Jang Keun-suk begs fans

Actor Jang Keun-suk, who is doing alternative work for his compulsory military service at the Seoul Metropolitan Fire & Disaster Headquarters, has told fans not to visit his workplace.

Hallyu | 2018-08-02 16:02

G-dragon spends nearly half of military duty in hospital bed

BIGBANG's G-dragon, who has been doing compulsory military duty since February, was reportedly hospitalized again for 15 days due to chronic ankle problems. The rapper got his assignment in April. This means out of nearly 110 days on the job, he has been out of action for about 50 days.

Hallyu | 2018-08-02 14:41

Are HyunA and E'Dawn dating?

K-pop singer HyunA, 26, and E'Dawn, 24, of boy band Pentagon, denied Thursday that they are dating. TV Report said the two have been fond of each other for months, as they work together in group Triple H with another Pentagon member, Hui.

Hallyu | 2018-08-02 14:06

Gangnam moms get private lessons for kids to become next BTS

The number of K-pop academies is reportedly growing in Gangnam, the wealthy area in southern Seoul, as moms want their children to learn the tricks early to become another BTS.

Hallyu | 2018-08-01 16:19

Foreign singers, actors on rise in Korea

Nowadays, it is not difficult to spot foreign singers and actors on the Korea entertainment scene. Many suggest that the growing number of foreign residents in Korea is the reason.

Hallyu | 2018-07-30 16:04

K-pop star on Chicago Tribune

I.M of K-pop boy band Monsta X on the Chicago Tribune. Courtesy of Starship EntertainmentBy Dong Sun-hwaI.M, a member of K-pop boy band Monsta X, appeared on Life & Style section of the Chicago Tribune on July 15. The daily newspaper, based in Chicago, Illinois, in the U.S., has the eighth largest circulation in the country.I.M's interview is available on: trib.in/2L...

Hallyu | 2018-07-30 13:32

Besotted fans splash out on cars, watches for their K-pop idols

Fans of K-pop stars are showering their idols with jaw-dropping gifts such as cars and expensive watches. This practice of idol worship is called “jogong,” meaning “tribute,” by which a subject dedicates offerings to a sovereign. But now, among fans, it is the culture of gift-giving to celebrities and comes in many forms.

Hallyu | 2018-07-27 13:55

Will Wanna One get longer lease on life?

K-pop boy band Wanna One, a project group scheduled to be disbanded on Dec. 31, might get a one-month extension to January, according to reports Thursday.

Hallyu | 2018-07-26 15:10

BTS's short stay at home upsets some fans

Some fans of K-pop global act BTS are disappointed with BTS's short stay in Korea after the release of its album “LOVE YOURSELF 結 'Answer'” on Aug. 24. BTS will begin a world tour in Seoul on Aug. 25 and 26 and then hold gigs around the world. After the Seoul concerts, BTS will participate in the “2018 Soribada Best K-music Awards” on Aug. 30 and then head to Los Angeles for ...

Hallyu | 2018-07-26 09:17

Fans flock to 'Japanese-style BTS' King & Prince

Seungri says 'G-dragon makes 100 times more money than me'

Seungri, a member of global K-pop act BIGBANG, disclosed Tuesday that his income from several businesses is no match for what G-dragon has got. “I am currently involved in businesses from a ramen noodle club and cosmetics to a manpower supplying business,” the singer said. “I have invested in biotechnology and nanotechnology, and am in the process of developing masks that pro...

Hallyu | 2018-07-25 15:15

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