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Public Criticism on Stage... The Dignity of a Senior Singer Missed by Shim Soo-bong

An unfortunate scene unfolded on the 20th at the "10th Jinan Plateau Trot Festival," held as part of the "2026 Jinan Red Ginseng Festival" in Jinan-gun, Jeollabuk-do. Veteran s
Kian84, Once Embroiled in Controversies Over Misogynistic Webtoons, Becomes the Ultimate Variety Show 'Kick' Through Limit-Pushing and Relatability

At the production presentation for Netflix's variety show Bizarre Kian's Bizarre Inn Season 2 held on the 22nd, laughter erupted from the audience as Kian84 spoke. Following last year's se

Gyeongsangbuk-do Leads K-Food Globalization and the Future Food Industry

Amid growing global interest in K-Food and regional culinary flavors, Gyeongsangbuk-do has embarked on creating a new regional growth engine by fostering the "Food Hallyu Industry" as a co

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Blackpink Hits "Absolute Zenith": Rolling Stone and Billboard Spotlight Global Icons' Resurgence: (C) Rolling Stone SEOUL — The global music industry is once again vibrating under the influence of Blackpink. Following t ...; Shin Yeju 2026.03.06

The Watershed Moment for K-Content: BTS and ‘Crimson Desert’ Set for Simultaneous Global Launch on March 20: SEOUL — The global entertainment landscape is bracing for a seismic shift as two of South Korea’s most formidable cult ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.03.01

"Real Estate Queen" Jun Ji-hyun Sweeps 3 Properties in Seongsu-dong for ₩46.8 Billion: (C) Lao Dong Newspaper SEOUL – Renowned actress Jun Ji-hyun (also known as Gianna Jun) has once again solidified her repu ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.03.01

Record-breaking Attendance… Korea House at the 2026 Milano Winter Olympics Concludes Successfully: (C) Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism The "Korea House," operated during the Milano-Cortina d'Ampezzo 2026 Winter Olympic ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.26

IVE Sheds "Princess" Persona for Darker Horizon with 2nd Full-Length Album 'REVIVE+': (C) KBS SEOUL — IVE, the trailblazing girl group of K-pop’s fourth generation, is officially closing the chapter on t ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.24

BLACKPINK Becomes First Artist to Surpass 100 Million YouTube Subscribers, Receiving the ‘Red Diamond’ Award: BLACKPINK, the iconic K-pop girl group celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, has made history as the first artist worldwid ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.21

BTS Reunion Sets Stage for Historic Tourism Surge: Can Seoul Hit the 20 Million Mark?: The global spotlight is fixed on Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square. On March 21, the world’s most iconic pop group, BTS, will ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.15

BTS to Stream ‘ARIRANG’ World Tour Live in 3,500 Theaters Globally: (C) Big Hit Music SEOUL – Global icons BTS are set to bring their massive new world tour to the silver screen, allowing f ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.13

Heungsadan Explores Provisional Government Sites in China with Descendants of Independence Activists: (C) Descendants of independence activists visit the former office of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea to retrac ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.05

Korean Tradition Meets Global Acclaim: ‘One Dance’ Wins Historic Bessie Award: (C) Sejong Center for the Performing Arts SEOUL – In a historic moment for the South Korean performing arts, the Seoul Me ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.29

BTS Sells Out Mexico City Tour in 37 Minutes: 1.1 Million Fans Surge for the Global Icons: (C) AllKPOP MEXICO CITY — The global phenomenon of BTS has once again rewritten music history, proving that their influen ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2026.01.26

Seoul Metropolitan Government Implements Comprehensive Safety Protocols Ahead of BTS Comeback Performance at Gwanghwamun: (C) KMJ SEOUL — The Seoul Metropolitan Government and local administrative districts have entered a state of heightened ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.25

NCT DREAM Dominates Global Ticket Sales, Selling Out Six-Night Finale at KSPO DOME: (C) DIPE.CO.KR SEOUL – Global K-pop icons NCT DREAM have once again solidified their status as "performance kings," recor ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.23

Federation of Korean Associations, USA Successfully Concludes Inauguration of 31st President… Jung-il Seo Officially Takes Office: On January 9 at 4:30 PM, the Federation of Korean Associations, USA (FKA USA)—the largest umbrella organization representing ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.13

BoA Parts Ways with SM Entertainment After 25 Years: "End of an Era": (C) Tiền Phong SEOUL – BoA, the legendary "Queen of K-pop" and "Star of Asia," is officially leaving SM Entertainment aft ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.01.12

BLACKPINK’s Jennie Sweeps 4 Trophies, Including Grand Prize at the 40th Golden Disc Awards: (C) Youtube TAIPEI – The 40th Golden Disc Awards with Upbit took place on January 10 at the Taipei Dome, celebrating the ...; Shin Yeju 2026.01.11

U.S. Government Officially Recognizes Kimchi as a "Healthy Food" in Landmark Dietary Update: (C) Taste of Home WASHINGTON D.C. — In a sweeping overhaul of the nation's nutritional standards, the U.S. government has ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2026.01.11

'K-Pop Demon Hunters' OST Soars Back to Top 10 on UK Official Singles Chart: (C) WCLK LONDON — As the annual dominance of Christmas carols subsides, the soundtrack for the Netflix animated series K-Po ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.04

K-Wave Evolution: K-Food and K-Beauty Hit Record Highs, Eyeing Global Expansion in 2026: (C) Pamper.My SEOUL — The global phenomenon known as the "K-Wave" is no longer just about music and drama; it has firmly sh ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.01.01

S. Korea to Add Kimchi-Derived 'K-Lactic Acid Bacteria' to Official Food Ingredients List: (C) Ahnest Kitchen SEOUL – The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS), in collaboration with the Rural Development Adminis ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.12.30

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