BTS confirm return as full group, new album release date and world tour
BTS have officially confirmed their return for 2026 with plans for a new album and world tour. “March…
Strong exports, weak currency: Why the won can’t catch a break
Economists say pressure from US-led AI boom reflects global capital shifts — not Korea-specific vulnerabilities — calling for…
Ador terminates contract with NewJeans’ Danielle
(Credit: Ador) Ador announced Monday the termination of its exclusive contract with NewJeans member Danielle. The company said…
Face recognition required to set up all new smartphones from Tuesday
Newsis Face recognition will be mandatory when setting up a new smartphone starting Tuesday, local media reported. Under…
SHINee’s Key breaks silence over illegal medical treatment controversy
SHINee‘s Key has addressed the controversy surrounding him receiving alleged illegal medical procedures from a woman known as…
Korea overhauls forex rules to stabilize won
Measures target dollar shortages as won slides; presidential office seeks support from top conglomerates An electronic board at…
Shinee’s Key suspends all activities after admitting he received illegal medical treatment
South Korean entertainer Key, 34, announced on Wednesday (Dec 17) that he will be suspending all of his…
Too thin to buy? Why ultraslim phones from Samsung, Apple aren’t selling
Battery anxiety, pricing tradeoffs, unclear gains blunt demand for slimmer designs The Galaxy S25 Edge is displayed at…
When ‘oppa’ becomes ‘-ssi’: linguistic markers of K-drama
In K-dramas, how characters address each other reveals their true relationship If you’ve ever felt a K-drama relationship…
South Korea planning large-scale K-pop concert in China
Is the South Korean government hosting a “large-scale K-pop event” in China in January? That’s the question hot…
K-pop Events With Japanese Members Canceled Amid Tensions – 조선일보
K-pop Events With Japanese Members Canceled Amid Tensions 조선일보K-pop events in China disrupted as Beijing-Tokyo tensions affect entertainment sector The…
Why South Koreans are falling out of love with K-pop: ‘it’s all in English now’
From sold-out stadium tours in the US, Europe and Asia to history-making Grammy nominations, K-pop has never stood…