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Rapper and producer MC Mong has further intensified a high-profile entertainment industry feud with a fiery second livestream on May 19, 2026, directing pointed claims toward Kim Min-jong, associates of businessman Cha Ga-won, and several members of THE BOYZ. Speaking directly to viewers, MC Mong began by
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Kwon Min-ah, the 33-year-old former member of the K-pop group AOA, has opened up about a deeply personal legal victory that closes an 18-year chapter of trauma. In an emotional Instagram post on May 19, she shared the outcome of a four-year court battle,
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Starbucks' global headquarters in Seattle issued a formal apology on Tuesday for a controversial promotional campaign run by its South Korean subsidiary that coincided with the solemn anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju Democratization Movement. The company described the incident as an "unacceptable marketing error" that showed a
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South Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok addressed ongoing backlash over his latest drama Perfect Crown during a press event on May 19, 2026, offering his second public apology in as many days. The actor, known for breakout roles including Lovely Runner, appeared at the Seoul press conference for Netflix’s
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AHOF has been chosen among 30 standout acts to compete for the chance to record and release Part 13 of the popular Kakao Webtoon ‘내가 죽는 이유’ (I Die For This Reason / The Reason I Die) original soundtrack. BNT News reports that the “Match Point OST” project, organized by BNT
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Prosecutors have requested a 10-year prison term for a man accused of breaking into the home of singer and actress Nana last year. The 30-year-old defendant, identified only as A, faced a closing hearing on May 19 at the Uijeongbu District Court’s Namyangju branch. He stands
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LE SSERAFIM’s leader and vocalist Kim Chaewon has temporarily stepped back from the group’s promotional activities to focus on recovering from neck pain, Source Music announced on Tuesday. The agency confirmed that Chaewon will sit out several upcoming commitments, including university festivals, Spotify’s PURE FLOWERS LIVE event,
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Singer and actor Kim Min-jong has issued a strong denial against claims made by fellow entertainer MC Mong, describing the accusations of illegal gambling and related private matters as “clearly false facts.” In an official statement released on May 19 through his legal counsel, law firm Okim, the artist
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South Korean prosecutors have once again turned down a police request for an arrest warrant against Chairman Bang Si-hyuk. Police officials announced on May 18 that they will carefully review the prosecutors’ decision before determining their next steps. Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Commissioner Park Jung-bo addressed the matter
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Veteran rapper and singer MC Mong has ignited fresh turmoil in the K-entertainment scene by announcing an emergency live broadcast, where he promises to confront ongoing rumors and shed light on alleged connections between celebrities, construction executives, and large-scale illegal gambling operations. Set for 8 p.m. KST
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Kim Mingyu of SEVENTEEN continues to solidify his status as one of K-pop’s most versatile style icons. The 28-year-old star has been unveiled as the face of W Korea’s newest digital cover, teaming up with the heritage French fashion label MARITHÉ+FRANÇOIS GIRBAUD for a
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BABYMONSTER has officially crossed the 12 million subscriber mark on their YouTube channel, becoming only the third K-pop girl group to achieve the feat after BLACKPINK and TWICE. YG Entertainment announced the milestone on May 18, noting that the group surpassed 12 million subscribers around 6:30 p.m.