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Exo gear up for full group comeback as Kai completes military service
With member Kai’s military service complete, a full group comeback is on the cards once Sehun completes his duty in September.
10 Feb 2025 - 3:34PM
K-drama news
The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call star Ju Ji-hoon on the action-packed series
6 Feb 2025 - 6:15PM
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop
Blackpink’s Jisoo fan meets to push new album include Hong Kong, Manila
6 Feb 2025 - 10:03AM
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop
Surprise for G-Dragon fans as bandmate reveals star’s concert return
‘G-Dragon’s concert is in March,’ Daesung of BigBang tells crowd during a show by fellow bandmate Taeyang. It will be his first in 8 years.
6 Feb 2025 - 10:01AM
G-Dragon (left) and Taeyang of BigBang on stage at the latter’s concert in Incheon, South Korea, on February 1, during which their band mate Daesung revealed an upcoming G-Dragon concert. Photo: Instagram/bigbangram
K-drama news
Queen of Tears star Kim Soo-hyun addresses co-star dating rumours
For months fans have speculated Kim and the actress who played his wife in hit K-drama, Kim Ji-won, are dating. Now the actor has reacted.
28 Jan 2025 - 8:01AM
Asian cinema: Korean films
Why Dark Nuns actress Song Hye-kyo is taking on darker roles
Back on screen in Dark Nuns, movie about nuns saving a boy who is possessed, Korean actress says The Glory reignited her passion for acting.
5 Feb 2025 - 3:57PM
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K-pop star Minnie of G-(I)DLE on launch of first solo album, Her
‘It’s like my personal diary,’ Thai singer says of album out January 21, for which she wrote the seven tracks over a period of years.
21 Jan 2025 - 5:00PM
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Minnie of K-pop group G-(I)DLE has released a solo album, Her. Photo: Instagram/min.nicha
Wellness
Anorexia, extreme dieting, body shaming: singers on K-pop’s dark side
Soyou of Sistar and other K-pop stars open up about extreme dieting and depression in a documentary, sparking discussion about body shaming.
21 Jan 2025 - 7:42AM
K-drama news
Why Thanos role in Squid Game 2 was ‘destiny’ for Choi Seung-hyun aka T.O.P
In first interview in 11 years, K-pop star with BigBang reflects on ‘lost years’, how he saw playing Thanos in Netflix series and the future.
16 Jan 2025 - 1:49PM
TV shows and streaming video
‘I feel much more loved,’ Lee Byung-hun says after Squid Game success
Lee, whose Front Man has a much bigger role in Squid Game season 2, says the Netflix series has brought him far more fame than Hollywood did.
10 Jan 2025 - 7:15PM
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Asian cinema: Korean films
Best movie roles of Squid Game season 2’s new players
Do they look familiar? From Park Sung-hoon to Kang Ha-neul, we look at films new Squid Game actors were in before entering the deadly arena.
8 Jan 2025 - 4:15PM
Kang Ha-neul as Kang Dae-ho, or player #388, in a still from Squid Game season 2. The actor is among those in the new series with impressive portfolios. Photo: Netflix
K-drama news
Actress Lee Min-jung shares update on her son with Lee Byung-hun
Korean actress, who is set for return to screens after long break, posts photo of son Joon-hoo captioned ‘How dependable. Merry Christmas!’.
14 Jan 2025 - 1:20PM
K-drama news
Actor Ju Ji-hoon on the message of Disney+ K-drama Light Shop
Ju runs a light shop to which other characters are drawn. He recalls the ‘emotion I was experiencing for the first time’ shooting the series.
14 Jan 2025 - 1:28PM
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop
Are Winner’s Song Min-ho and Korean actress Park Ju-hyun dating?
‘Impossible to verify’ report the K-pop star is dating actress, his agency says. ‘Difficult to confirm’ a relationship, her agency says.
14 Jan 2025 - 1:32PM
Hong Kong gigs
K-pop’s Rain puts on electric performance at Hong Kong International Races
The Korean singer thrilled racing fans with songs from ‘It’s Raining’ to ‘La Song’ – fans called him a ‘star shining on the stage’.
9 Dec 2024 - 4:18PM
K-pop star Rain thrilled fans with a selection of his songs at the opening of the Longines Hong Kong International Races at the Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong. Photo: Hong Kong Jockey Club
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Rosie, debut album of Blackpink’s Rosé, is an emotional roller coaster
Across 12 songs, Rosé breaks down the tribulations of lost love. While it is easy to empathise with, some may miss Blackpink’s upbeat tempo.
5 Dec 2024 - 12:31PM
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How does APT by Rosé and Bruno Mars rewrite the K-pop playbook?
Less synchronised choreography and storytelling, more casual dancing and playful visuals – ‘APT’ blends K-pop and Western pop conventions.
15 Jan 2025 - 7:46PM
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Rosé and Bruno Mars perform APT live for first time at MAMA awards
Viral megahit song pairing K-pop star from Blackpink and US singer Mars earns pair the Global Sensation award at MAMAs show in Osaka.
15 Jan 2025 - 7:51PM
Rosé and Bruno Mars performed their song APT live for the first time at the MAMA Awards show in Osaka, Japan, on November 22, 2024, where they won the Global Sensation award. Photo: Instagram/mnet_mama
K-drama news
Actor Song Joong-ki feels ‘blessed’ by birth of daughter
‘Our lovely princess was born healthy,’ Korean actor says in Rome, where his wife, actress Katy Saunders, gave birth to their second child.
21 Nov 2024 - 12:45PM
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop
After 30 years in K-pop, singer and producer J.Y. Park still performing
J.Y. Park began as a singer, started JYP Entertainment and produced a string of top K-pop acts. He’s launching a 30-year anniversary tour.
15 Jan 2025 - 7:59PM
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Rosé’s smash hit APT brings surge of interest in 80s song
Korean singer Yoon Soo-il’s 1982 hit ‘A.P.T.’ is enjoying renewed attention. Some fans remixed the two songs – and he’s grateful to Rosé.
15 Jan 2025 - 8:12PM
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Wellness
Critics decry scenes of alcohol drinking in K-dramas, chat shows
K-dramas like Queen of Tears and YouTube shows where Korean stars let their hair down over drinks ‘familiarise young people with drinking’.
4 Nov 2024 - 5:45PM
A scene from tvN’s hit series “Queen of Tears” shows its main character Baek Hyun-woo (Kim Soo-hyun) crying after drinking beer. Courtesy of tvN
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Why do Chinese internet users love APT, hit single by Rosé and Bruno Mars?
Users on Chinese Instagram-like platform Xiaohongshu cannot get enough of the catchy song, praising Rosé for being true to her heart.
15 Jan 2025 - 8:21PM
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BTS’ Jin and Shinee’s Minho both release solo albums in November
Jin from BTS puts his album Happy out, while Shinee member Minho’s solo album Callback lands on November 4. Babymonster drop new music too.
15 Jan 2025 - 8:27PM
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Food and Drinks
What connects APT, Blackpink’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’ new song, to drinking?
Ready to play a drinking game? How Blackpink’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’ new song, APT, has created a buzz around Korea’s drinking culture.
15 Jan 2025 - 8:36PM
OPINION
Lisa Lim
Language Matters
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How long before apateu is an English word, given Rosé and Bruno Mars’ APT?
2 Dec 2024 - 4:10PM
Tamar Herman
Opinion
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Do we really need so many K-pop year-end award shows? It’s time to cut down
31 Aug 2022 - 5:15AM
Tamar Herman
Opinion
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K-pop group NCT already has 20-odd members; does it really need more?
6 Jul 2022 - 4:45PM
Tamar Herman
Opinion
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K-pop in 2022 so far: chaos, confusion, but at least there’s great music
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Tamar Herman
Opinion
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BTS live concerts in Las Vegas were unlike anything I’ve experienced before
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Daniel Langer
Opinion
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Hollywood glamour? More like Hallyu glamour – luxury brands turn to K-pop
23 Aug 2022 - 5:44PM
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