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From knitting to beadwork, MZers find new hobby in handmade crafts
In our increasingly fast-paced and digitally driven world, many young people are feeling the need for tranquility more than ever before.
Jan 22, 2025
Lee Gyu-lee
Korea Times Business Reporter
Lee Gyu-lee is a business writer at The Korea Times, focusing primarily on IT & telecommunications, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and KOTRA. Prior to this, she has covered a wide range of cultural news, from film, television and K-pop to lifestyle and fashion.
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K-pop
INTERVIEW (G)I-DLE's Minnie explores different sides of herself with solo debut 'HER'
Minnie of K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE made her long-awaited solo debut with the album “HER,” showcasing her unique musical spectrum through seven self-written and composed tracks.
Jan 21, 2025
K-pop
Rookies, fifth-generation K-pop acts to drop new releases next month
The fifth generation of K-pop is set to conquer the charts this February, with leading groups like IVE and ZEROBASEONE spearheading a wave of highly anticipated comebacks.
Jan 19, 2025
K-pop
GFriend members say faith in each other brought them together again
K-pop girl group GFriend reunited to celebrate its 10th debut anniversary with the special album “Season of Memories,” about four years after the members parted ways when their exclusive contract with agency Source Music ended.
Jan 16, 2025
Politics
Yoon's detention timeline: from martial law decree to custody
President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained for questioning, Wednesday, 43 days after his controversial declaration of martial law.
Jan 15, 2025
K-pop
GOT7 to hold first concert in 6 years
K-pop boy group GOT7 will hold its first solo concert in six years, "NESTFEST," following its comeback with the new album "WINTER HEPTAGON."
Jan 15, 2025
K-pop
INTERVIEW BB Girls to kick off new chapter with single 'LOVE 2'
When K-pop group Brave Girls achieved their breakout hit in 2021 with the four-year-old song "Rollin'," it seemed like the group’s career was finally taking off. However, the long-awaited spotlight was short-lived, as the group parted ways with their agency, Brave Entertainment, following the end of their seven-year contract.
Jan 15, 2025
K-pop
Early K-pop legends reunite, return to stage in 2025
K-pop groups from first through third generations are making their return to the music scene, generating excitement from fans welcoming their comebacks after a long hiatus and creating buzz across the industry with those eager to relive the golden years of K-pop.
Jan 14, 2025
K-pop
Le Sserafim's Huh Yun-jin delivers comforting message with 'Jellyfish'
Singer Huh Yun-jin of the girl group Le Sserafim released her new solo song, 'Jellyfish,' on Friday, sharing a comforting message through the track.
Jan 10, 2025