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South Korean singer-actress IU opened up candidly about the mixed reactions to her latest drama role, taking personal accountability in a heartfelt message to fans. During a special group screening of the MBC drama 21st Century Grand Prince's Wife final episode on May 16, IU joined her
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WINNER member Song Min-ho (Mino) has admitted to violating South Korea’s Military Service Act by missing approximately 102 days of his mandatory social service duty (out of roughly 430 days) between March 2023 and December 2024, including a notable stretch of 19 out of 23 days in July
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South Korean actor Jang Dong-joo has once again left fans and his agency worried after posting an emotional retirement message on social media and then becoming unreachable. According to exclusive reporting by Star News, the announcement on May 15 came without any prior discussion with his current agency, Management
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In a case that sent shockwaves through South Korea’s content creator community, the Incheon District Court has handed down significant prison sentences to three men convicted in the violent abduction and attempted murder of popular gaming YouTuber Sutak. On May 15, Judge Kim Ki-poong of the Criminal Division
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K-pop legends, singer-actor Kim Jae-joong announced he has become a grandfather. The 40-year-old shared the joyful family news during the May 15 episode of KBS2's variety show Super Chef's Restaurant (Shin Sang Chul Si Pyeonstorang). While cooking a nourishing jjamppong samgyetang
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Seoul Western District Court has delayed the first hearing in Source Music's 500 million won ($360,000 USD) damages lawsuit against former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin. Originally scheduled for May 15, 2026, the session has been pushed back to May 29 at 4:15 PM KST, following
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South Korea’s fight against transnational cybercrime, authorities have brought the alleged mastermind of a sophisticated hacking operation back to face justice on home soil. The 40-year-old Chinese suspect arrived in Seoul on Wednesday after being extradited from Thailand, the Ministry of Justice confirmed. He stands accused of
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Heartbreak unfolded in one of South Korea’s scenic national parks this week as an 11-year-old boy who wandered off alone during a family temple visit was discovered deceased after a three-day search. The sixth-grader from Daegu had joined his parents at Juwangsan National Park on
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In a significant development for the K-pop industry, South Korean police have refiled an arrest warrant for HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk, the mastermind behind global sensation BTS and the company’s explosive growth. According to authorities, the Financial Crimes Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency submitted
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A heartbreaking and senseless act of violence has rocked the Gwangsan-gu district of Gwangju, leaving a 17-year-old high school girl dead and her community in mourning. The incident unfolded around 12:11 a.m. on May 5 Korea’s Children’s Day on a pedestrian path near
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South Korean composer and producer LeeZu, best known for his influential work on the rhythm game DJ MAX, has passed away at the age of 42, leaving fans and industry peers in mourning. Born in 1984, LeeZu first gained recognition under earlier aliases such as DEVA and P. Remi before
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South Korean singer-actor Cha Eun-woo has made a public appearance during his military service, just months after resolving a high-profile tax dispute that drew widespread attention.Photos and videos of the star, dressed in formal military attire, performing with the military band on April 23 quickly went