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Kim Soo-hyun tearfully denies dating Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor
At a press conference, Kim Soo-hyun acknowledged a past relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron, but said it occurred when she was an adult.
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K-drama news
Why Park Bo-gum was ‘deeply moved’ by When Life Gives You Tangerines drama
27 Mar 2025 - 4:15AM
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Asian cinema: Korean films
Revelations director Yeon Sang-ho on exploring belief in new Netflix film
26 Mar 2025 - 4:15PM
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Asian cinema: Korean films
In Streaming, Kang Ha-neul plays someone ‘you don’t want to get close to’
Actor talks about playing someone who ‘got swallowed up by money’ in Korean thriller, and why he agrees with the film’s adults-only rating.
24 Mar 2025 - 4:15PM
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Kang Ha-neul in a still from Streaming. The actor reflects on starring in the thriller as someone who “got swallowed up by money”. Photo: Instagram/kanghaneulsquad
Food and Drinks
Foodie K-pop stars spill the beans on favourite Seoul places to eat
Doyoung of NCT loves a street vendor’s spicy rice cakes, Itzy’s Yuna and Chaeryeong like Mexican and G-Dragon goes for Korean beef tartare.
23 Mar 2025 - 5:15PM
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K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop
G-Dragon’s back, and he’s rewriting the rules of K-pop with his success
G-Dragon’s triumphant comeback sees him topping charts and selling out concerts, proving his enduring appeal in spite of past challenges.
15 Mar 2025 - 5:15PM
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Ruby, solo album from Blackpink’s Jennie, shows singer’s ambition
From the empowering ‘Mantra’ and ‘ExtraL’ to the acoustic ‘Twin’ that rounds off the album, Ruby is a solid solo album from the K-pop singer.
7 Mar 2025 - 4:45PM
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Jennie from her Mantra music video. From the empowering Mantra and ExtraL to the acoustic Twin, Ruby is a solid solo album from the singer. Photo: captured from Mantra music video
K-pop idols
K-pop’s Taeil removed from NCT group after sexual assault indictment
The K-pop star has been dropped by SM Entertainment, which has determined that ‘it is no longer possible’ for him to continue his activities.
5 Mar 2025 - 9:52AM
Asian cinema: Korean films
Twice’s Dahyun aims to bring joy with You Are the Apple of My Eye role
The K-pop singer, who makes her acting debut in Korean remake of a Taiwanese romance, wants to ‘take on more roles and grow as an actress’.
3 Mar 2025 - 11:15AM
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K-drama news
Parasite’s Choi Woo-shik on Netflix’s Melo Movie, looking forever young
The Korean actor talks about trying to shed his youthful persona, and leaning on co-star Park Bo-young while filming Melo Movie.
2 Mar 2025 - 7:16PM
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K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop
Are Jennie’s songs too feminist? Blackpink singer draws Korean ire
Korean internet users are split over Jennie’s solo tracks ExtraL and Mantra. Some love them, some say they are too feminist, others too sexy.
1 Mar 2025 - 11:15AM
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Jennie, bottom, performs with Doechii in the music video of the singer’s latest single, ExtraL. Photo: captured from the ExtraL music video
K-drama news
Han Ji-eun on When the Stars Gossip, Study Group and acting on stage
The Korean actress talks up space drama When the Stars Gossip’s ‘deep, philosophical themes’, and says making Study Group was ‘refreshing’.
28 Feb 2025 - 8:35AM
K-drama news
How actress Cha Joo-young went from supporting roles to star
Cha, who recently starred in The Queen Who Crowns, talks about gaining her father’s acceptance as an actress after making a deal with him.
25 Feb 2025 - 7:27PM
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K-drama news
Melo Movie’s Park Bo-young on loving herself, chemistry with Choi Woo-shik
Actress known for playing lovable characters in Korean shows such as Strong Girl Bong-soon talks about taking on a new role in Melo Movie.
23 Feb 2025 - 6:15PM
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K-drama news
Actor Lee Min-ho denies rumours he is dating 2NE1’s Park Bom
K-pop star began posting images of actor captioned “my husband” on social media last year, then said he had asked her to but ‘I’m single’.
21 Feb 2025 - 1:52PM
K-pop star Park Bom’s social media posts about actor Lee Min-ho being “her husband” have prompted Lee’s representatives to issue a statement that rumours the pair are dating are groundless. Photo: Instagram/newharoobompark
K-drama news
The Glory star Jung Sung-il on Unmasked and nerves around Kim Hye-soo
The Korean actor opens up about his character in Disney+ series Unmasked and why he felt nervous and excited working with Kim Hye-soo.
21 Feb 2025 - 7:19PM
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K-drama news
Love Scout’s Lee Joon-hyuk on subverting gender roles in Netflix romcom
Korean actor says playing the secretary to Han Ji-min’s female CEO was ‘fascinating’, and credits co-star Han Ji-min for ‘convincing’ acting.
19 Feb 2025 - 8:17AM
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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
A full group comeback is on the cards for Exo, once Sehun completes his military service on September 20. Photo: SM Entertainment
K-drama news
The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call star Ju Ji-hoon on the action-packed series
Starring as a genius battlefield surgeon, Ju says the new Netflix series is as much about fighting injustice as it is about saving lives.
6 Feb 2025 - 6:15PM
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop
Blackpink’s Jisoo fan meets to push new album include Hong Kong, Manila
Jisoo to release mini-album Amortage on February 14 and follow it up with fan meet events in Seoul and multiple Asian cities.
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
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
Kim Ji-won (left) and Kim Soo-hyun in a still from Queen of Tears.
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, Mandopop, other Asian pop
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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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
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