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    Stray Kids to drop new album in August, announces new world tour

    Popular boy group Stray Kids will release a new album in August and embark on a new world tour, the group's agency JYP Entertainment said Monday. The album, "This & That" is due out on Aug. 7. It will mark the group's first new album in nine months, following the release of "Do It" from its "Skz It Tape" project in November. Ahead of the album's release, Stray Kids will drop a digital single, "Run It," at 1 p.m. Wednesday. The pre-release track will be included on the forthcoming album. The group also announced a new world tour, building on the success of its previous run concluded in October. The tour spanned 56 shows across 35 cities, making it the group's largest to date. Further details of the upcoming tour have yet to be announced. Stray Kids recently performed as a headliner at the Governors Ball Music Festival in New York on June 6 (U.S. time) and is scheduled to appear at Brazil's Rock in Rio festival in September.

    1 MIN READBy Yonhap
    Stray Kids to drop new album in August, announces new world tour
  • K-pop

    BTS' 'ARIRANG' returns to top 10 on Billboard 200

    1 MIN READBy Yonhap
    BTS' 'ARIRANG' returns to top 10 on Billboard 200
  • Films

    'Toy Story 5' tops weekend box office, dethroning 'Colony'

    1 MIN READBy Yonhap
    'Toy Story 5' tops weekend box office, dethroning 'Colony'
  • Films

    Megabox crisis raises concerns over future of Korean cinema

    2 MIN READBy Baek Byung-yeul
    Megabox crisis raises concerns over future of Korean cinema
  • Films

    Review'Summer’s Camera' captures gentle first love, grief

    2 MIN READBy Baek Byung-yeul
    'Summer’s Camera' captures gentle first love, grief
  • Shows & Dramas

    Classic K-dramas turn into reunion shows

    3 MIN READBy Park Jin-hai
    Classic K-dramas turn into reunion shows
  • K-pop

    Recognition or sidelining? Reactions mixed as Grammys unveil Asian pop category

    3 MIN READBy Pyo Kyung-min
    Recognition or sidelining? Reactions mixed as Grammys unveil Asian pop category
  • Music

    Baritone Matthias Goerne, pianist Sunwoo Ye-kwon bring Schubert's songs to Seoul

    2 MIN READBy Lee Hae-rin
    Baritone Matthias Goerne, pianist Sunwoo Ye-kwon bring Schubert's songs to Seoul
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NewJeans’ Hanni revealed as ‘Antarctic member’ after missing meeting with Ador

All five members of girl group NewJeans have formally expressed their intention to return to Ador, the label with which they’ve been embroiled in a yearlong contract dispute. Though the members and their guardians met with Ador CEO Lee Do-kyung on Nov. 11, it has now been confirmed that Hanni did not attend due to being abroad. According to Star News on Monday, Hanni was overseas at the time of the meeting and informed the agency in advance that she would be absent. The session covered preconditions and requests related to the group’s return. Following the news, industry insiders now believe Hanni was the member described in earlier statements as being “in Antarctica,” a phrase that sparked rampant speculation among fans and online communities. Claims ranged from Danielle participating in an Antarctic marathon to sightings of Hanni in Ushuaia, Argentina. Ador is preparing to arrange an individual meeting with Hanni as soon as she returns to Korea. The agency announced on Nov. 12, one day after the meeting with CEO Lee, that members Haerin and Hyein had formally expressed their in

Nov 17, 2025By Hankookilbo
NewJeans’ Hanni revealed as ‘Antarctic member’ after missing meeting with Ador
K-pop

Woody shares photo with Kim Gun-mo, fans note singer’s frail appearance

Singer-songwriter Woody has expressed admiration for veteran singer Kim Gun-mo, drawing fresh public attention to the latter’s recent comeback and noticeably thinner appearance. Woody posted a photo on social media with the caption, “My hero, my idol,” alongside a picture of himself sitting next to Kim. In the image, the two smile gently at the camera, though Kim’s visibly slimmer figure has sparked curiosity and concern among fans. Woody and Kim previously belonged to the same agency, and in May last year, Woody released a remake of Kim’s song “Sadder Than Yesterday,” offering a modern tribute to the original. Kim, once one of Korea’s most beloved pop singers, was accused in 2019 of sexually assaulting a female hostess at a bar in Seoul’s Gangnam District. He was cleared of all charges in 2022. Since then, he has remained largely away from the spotlight. In September last year, Kim launched a nationwide concert tour starting in Busan, marking his first public concert in six years. His return has prompted a wave of encouragement from fans and fellow musicians. Jazz piani

Nov 17, 2025By Hankookilbo
Woody shares photo with Kim Gun-mo, fans note singer’s frail appearance
Shows & Dramas

‘As You Stood By’ questions who is truly guilty in world of silent complicity

What turns a victim into a killer? Netflix’s eight-part series “As You Stood By” challenges viewers with this uneasy question through the harrowing journey of two women who can no longer endure a cycle of violence. The drama follows Hui-su, played by Lee You-mi, a once-promising children’s book author whose life is shattered by her marriage to Noh Jin-pyo, a controlling and abusive husband, portrayed by Jang Seung-jo. He tracks her every move and inflicts brutal assaults, while his family ignores her suffering. With no one to help, even police reports and escape attempts fall short. Increasingly desperate, Hui-su is approached by her childhood friend, Eun-su, played by Jeon So-nee, who has carried guilt after living with domestic violence as a child. “Let’s kill him,” Eun-su says. Adapted from Hideo Okuda’s novel "Naomi and Kanako," the series reframes the story for a Korean setting. It begins from Eun-su’s point of view in the first episode, then shifts to Hui-su’s in the second, revealing how they arrive at their drastic choice. To convey Hui-su’s traumatized sta

Nov 17, 2025By Hankookilbo
‘As You Stood By’ questions who is truly guilty in world of silent complicity
Shows & Dramas

Cha Eun-woo’s brother steps into spotlight with new AI solution

Cha Eun-woo’s younger brother, Lee Dong-hwi, has made his public debut as an artificial intelligence (AI) researcher, drawing attention for both his work and his looks. YouTube channel Sebasi Talk released a video Sunday, titled “Korea AI Summit researcher in the spotlight | Cho Yong-min | AI expert, AI branding by Lee Dong-hwi.” Lee is currently working as a researcher at AI startup Unbound Lab. Unbound Lab CEO Cho Yong-min introduced him on stage, saying, “We are presenting today with the researcher who planned and developed our solution. It is not yet a commercial product." He added, “We brought in a genius." Lee said he majored in media studies in China and previously worked in advertising. “I often talked with the CEO about my personal concerns, and that led me to join solution planning and development,” he said, explaining how he ended up speaking at the event. He added that his experience around celebrities shaped his research focus. “Because my life has somewhat overlapped with theirs, I paid attention to their concerns. For example, how can they communicate bette

Nov 17, 2025By Hankookilbo
Cha Eun-woo’s brother steps into spotlight with new AI solution
Shows & Dramas

Ju Ji-hoon’s ‘The Remarried Empress’ costume sparks Nazi medal controversy; production apologizes

The upcoming Disney+ original series “The Remarried Empress” has drawn criticism after promotional stills revealed actor Ju Ji-hoon wearing a medal resembling a Nazi-era decoration, prompting the production company to issue a public apology. Disney+ unveiled first-look images of the series during the “Disney Plus Original Preview 2025” event on Thursday. Soon after, online communities pointed out that the medal worn by Ju in the photos closely resembled the Third-Class Gold Service Medal awarded by the Nazi Party, raising concerns over historical insensitivity. Online commenters shared side-by-side comparisons of the on-screen prop and the Nazi medal, questioning how such a symbol could slip through production review. Some expressed disappointment over the apparent oversight, citing growing frustration with the lack of attention to detail in high-profile productions. Production company Studio N issued a statement acknowledging the criticism, saying the team “takes the issue very seriously” and will replace the images while implementing stricter review procedures to prevent r

Nov 17, 2025By Hankookilbo
Ju Ji-hoon’s ‘The Remarried Empress’ costume sparks Nazi medal controversy; production apologizes
Shows & Dramas

Comedian Kim Soo-yong recovering in intensive care following collapse

Comedian and TV personality Kim Soo-yong is recovering in intensive care after losing consciousness during a YouTube shoot last week. “Kim Soo-yong collapsed during a YouTube content shoot on Thursday and was taken to the emergency room. He has regained consciousness and is currently resting while undergoing tests and treatment. We will do our best to support his full recovery," his agency, Media Lab Siso, said Sunday. Kim, 53, collapsed suddenly on Thursday afternoon while filming in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province. Emergency medical personnel performed CPR before transporting him to Hanyang University Guri Hospital. He was initially in critical condition but later regained breathing and consciousness and was transferred to the intensive care unit. His condition sparked concern among fans and colleagues as news of the medical emergency spread online. Kim made his debut as part of the seventh class of KBS comedians after winning a prize at the first KBS College Comedy Contest in 1991. Known for his dry humor and deadpan delivery, he became one of the most recognized faces in Korean sketch c

Nov 17, 2025By Hankookilbo
Comedian Kim Soo-yong recovering in intensive care following collapse
Shows & Dramas

AI makes its way into K-dramas as new narrative tool

It is amazing to watch how rapidly language-based artificial intelligence (AI) has seeped into everyday life. People now turn to AI for almost everything, from summarizing reports to planning their weekend. Some seek help with deeply personal issues, including health or relationships. This shift is now beginning to appear in Korean drama narratives. In the second episode of Tving’s 16-part romantic comedy "Nice to Not Meet You," Lim Hyun-joon (Lee Jung-jae), a middle-aged actor facing an identity crisis, consults an AI chatbot — voiced by singer and actor Jeong Eun-ji — for career advice. The series follows Hyun-joon, who has played only one role throughout his career — a detective. The character makes him both famous and wealthy, but has also left him creatively stagnant. His failed attempts to branch out into new roles leave him frustrated, anxious and increasingly depressed. In the third episode, the AI reappears as Hyun-joon seeks guidance on what to wear and how to style his hair for a blind date with journalist Wi Jeong-shin (Lim Ji-yeon). "Nice to Not Meet You" isn’t the

Nov 15, 2025By Kim Se-jeong
AI makes its way into K-dramas as new narrative tool
K-pop

Can NewJeans return to the top in a K-pop battlefield tougher than ever?

With all five NewJeans members expressing their intention to return to Ador, fans are now asking the big question dominating the K-pop industry: Can the group reclaim the top position they once held before a year of legal battles, press conferences and political hearings derailed their momentum? The quintet’s return comes exactly one year after they announced the termination of their exclusive contracts in November 2024. Although Haerin and Hyein have formally resumed activities with Ador, the other three members — Minji, Hanni and Danielle — have only declared their intention to return, and final agreements with the label have not yet been completed. Still, the news has been welcomed by many fans as a sign that the group may finally step back onto the stage after shedding the stigma of being labeled “the lawsuit idols.” Ador previously revealed that it had continued preparing a full-length NewJeans album while the legal dispute unfolded, raising expectations that a comeback may follow once the internal negotiations are settled. Rebuilding after image damage Over the past year,

Nov 15, 2025By Xportsnews
Can NewJeans return to the top in a K-pop battlefield tougher than ever?
Others

'Stop altering your face': Veteran Korean actor criticizes entrenched cosmetic culture

Actor Yun Mi-ra is going viral after openly urging younger actors to avoid cosmetic procedures, delivering an unusually direct critique of Korea’s beauty-focused entertainment culture. The discussion appeared in a video uploaded Thursday on her personal YouTube channel, titled “Date with my son Part 2: Youth star Park Hyung-joon.” In the clip, Yun meets her longtime junior colleague Park Hyung-joon for a casual outing. Seeing him, she immediately says his face looks healthier, prompting Park to respond that her appearance has “not changed at all.” Yun then shifts the conversation, saying, “Your face looks natural because you never get work done. These days so many male actors are doing procedures.” She adds, “It is not about reversing aging. You simply should not touch your face in that way.” When Park jokes that he “might need a little work,” Yun firmly shuts it down. “Never do it. You look good right now. Once people start getting procedures, they end up ruining themselves.” The two even hook fingers as she makes him promise not to undergo any cosmetic enhanc

Nov 15, 2025By Xportsnews
'Stop altering your face': Veteran Korean actor criticizes entrenched cosmetic culture
Others

Former EXO member Kris Wu hit by prison death rumors as Chinese police call reports 'fake'

Rumors claiming that former EXO member Kris Wu has died in prison are spreading across Chinese social media, prompting police to issue an unusual public denial and warn users against circulating unverified claims. On Thursday, Taiwanese media reported that speculation about Wu’s alleged death was gaining traction among Chinese netizens. The claims began after a user on Weibo — China’s largest social media platform — posted that he was Wu’s “fellow inmate” and alleged that the singer had recently died under suspicious circumstances. The user wrote that prison guards were “whispering strangely a few days ago” and claimed that Wu had “been killed after failing to meet the demands” by gang members inside the facility. The posts rapidly spread online despite the lack of evidence. As speculation intensified, Jiangsu Provincial Police posted an official statement on their Weibo account, drawing a clear line under the rumors. Police labeled the posts as fake news and urged users not to spread “unverified information,” adding that those who continue to distribute false

Nov 15, 2025By Xportsnews
Former EXO member Kris Wu hit by prison death rumors as Chinese police call reports 'fake'
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