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Sat, April 20, 2019 | 22:17

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Georgetown students call for Roy Kim's graduation to be put on hold

Georgetown University students are calling on its president John J. DeGioia to suspend fellow student and K-pop star Roy Kim (whose Korean name is Kim Sang-woo) over alleged sexual misconduct. Georgetown student Finn Thompson started an online petition demanding the president take action. The petition has garnered more than 200 signatures over the past three days. “Due to the...

Entertainment | 2019-04-12 13:15

Japanese rock star donates $87,900 for fire victims in Gangwon

Yoshiki, the leader of Japanese rock band X-Japan, has donated 100 million won ($87,900) for victims of the massive wildfire in Gangwon Province on April 4.

Music | 2019-04-11 17:21

Actor Son Seung-won jailed for 18 months over fourth DUI

Actor Son Seung-won, 28, has been sentenced to 18 months' prison after being found guilty of driving under the influence (DUI) and fleeing the scene of an accident that injured two.

Dramas & TV shows | 2019-04-11 17:10

Former B.A.P. vocalist Youngjae signals solo debut

Youngjae, a former member of defunct K-pop boy band B.A.P., disclosed photos for his coming solo album Thursday.

Music | 2019-04-11 16:49

Tiger JK says partial paralysis has hit again

Rapper Tiger JK told fans Thursday he is again suffering myelitis. He said it has paralyzed his left thigh and caused digestive problems.

Music | 2019-04-11 16:46

V is for 'Vandsomeness' for BTS member

When riding stardom with a globally acclaimed K-pop band, simply being handsome makes headlines in itself.

Entertainment | 2019-04-11 16:17

Two landscape painters light up dark days

Ink-and-wash paintings were once the most admired genre of art in Korea.Unbeknownst to many, however, the indigenous ink-based landscape painting style had vanished from mainstream art as the local art market has globalized and Western-style abstract art exerted influence on Korean painters. In the 1980s, the prices of ink paintings in East Asia were similar among countries. ...

Exhibitions | 2019-04-11 15:54

Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz to throw gigs in Korea in July

American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz will stage gigs in Seoul and Busan in July. His Seoul gig is scheduled for July 24 and the Busan concert will be held on July 26 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO). The venue for the Seoul show has not yet been finalized yet.

Performances | 2019-04-11 13:55

Korean entertainment companies' profits to rise 51.5% in 2019: market tracker

According to forecasts by FnGuide Inc., the operating profits for the big three labels -- SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, YG Entertainment -- could spike 51.5 percent on-year in 2019, following a similarly strong showing last year.

Hallyu | 2019-04-11 13:48

Emma Stone pumps up BTS return on SNL

Hollywood actress Emma Stone, who will host this week's “Saturday Night Live,” has revealed her support of meteoric K-pop band BTS, which will appear on the TV show following its comeback.

Entertainment | 2019-04-11 13:39

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