Travel & Food
Star chef Edward Lee's quest for heritage, history, taste of Korea
For star chef Edward Lee, visiting Korea feels like living a new life.
Jan 20, 2025
Pyo Kyung-min
Korea Times K-Culture Reporter
Stay tuned for Pyo Kyung-min's latest K-pop stories, where she digs into the backstories that matter. She’d love to hear from you — share your thoughts at pzzang@koreatimes.co.kr. After all, every article gets better with insights from those who love the scene, just like she does!
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Entertainment
YG Entertainment to end actor management business
Korean entertainment giant YG said Friday it is ending its actor management business to refocus on its music division. The label said its actors will leave the agency in phases as their contracts expire.
Jan 17, 2025
People & Events
Chef Edward Lee wins Korea Image Awards, calls Korean food his identity
Fencing star Oh Sang-uk, table tennis prodigy Shin Yu-bin and chef Edward Lee of the sensational Netflix series "Culinary Class Wars" were celebrated Wednesday at the 21st Korea Image Awards for their contributions to enhancing Korea's global reputation.
Jan 16, 2025
K-pop
INTERVIEW From runner-up glory to winning over fans' hearts, ONEUS aims higher
If you're a K-pop enthusiast, chances are you've probably heard of Mnet's competition program series "Road to Kingdom."
Jan 14, 2025
K-pop
SM to debut new girl group Hearts2Hearts in February
SM Entertainment announced plans to debut a new eight-piece girl group, Hearts2Hearts, on Feb. 24, the company's first rookie girl group in five years since aespa.
Jan 13, 2025
K-pop
REVIEW SM boasts 30 years of K-pop excellence with 'SMTOWN LIVE 2025'
Last weekend, Korea's music scene witnessed why SM Entertainment remains a key player in the K-pop industry.
Jan 13, 2025
K-pop
IVE set for February comeback, pre-release of 'REBEL HEART' Monday
IVE, a girl group adored by younger K-pop fans, is sparking excitement for its February album with the highly anticipated pre-release of its title track, "REBEL HEART, set for Monday.
Jan 12, 2025
K-pop
Former Ador CEO accused of trying to poach NewJeans
Already facing multiple lawsuits involving subsidiaries of HYBE Labels, former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin is now accused of attempting to poach NewJeans, a globally popular girl group she helped create.
Jan 9, 2025
K-pop
GFriend reunites to celebrate 10th anniversary, thrills fans with new music
K-pop girl group GFriend has reunited as a full group to commemorate its 10th debut anniversary, reigniting excitement among fans who mourned the band's unexpected disbandment four years ago.
Jan 9, 2025
K-pop
SEVENTEEN's BSS drops election-inspired album amid Korea's political turmoil
BSS, the trio subunit of K-pop chart-topper SEVENTEEN, is releasing its new album, "TELEPARTY," on Wednesday. The album's bold, election campaign-inspired visuals have sparked intrigue, with many drawing parallels to Korea's current political turbulence.
Jan 8, 2025