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Korean drama reviews
Second Shot at Love: Choi Soo-young, Gong Myung in new rural romcom K-drama
Second Shot at Love starts well but time will tell whether its trendy theme of alcohol in Korean society is given the attention it deserves.
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K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop
(G)-IDLE rebrand as I-dle and release new six-track album We Are
20 May 2025 - 3:15PM
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Fame and celebrity
Who is Rosé from Blackpink’s lookalike older sister, Alice Park?
18 May 2025 - 6:00AM
K-drama news
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Meet Lee Jae-wook, star of Netflix K-drama Dear Hongrang
Lee Jae-wook started acting in K-dramas while at university, and since then the tall, handsome, down-to-earth star has never looked back.
18 May 2025 - 10:35AM
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‘I also had my nose done.’ Korean stars open up about cosmetic surgery
K-pop star Shinji is the latest Korean celebrity to end the secrecy and talk openly about the cosmetic surgery and treatments they have had.
17 May 2025 - 6:26PM
Korean drama reviews
Dear Hongrang: Jo Bo-ah, Lee Jae-wook in ravishing period K-drama
A wealthy merchant’s son vanishes. A man appears and is embraced as the long-lost child, except by his stepsister, who sees a schemer.
17 May 2025 - 6:25PM
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TV shows and streaming video
Song Ji-hyo on deep dive into a unique Korean culture in BBC documentary
In Deep Dive Korea, Running Man regular Song Ji-hyo trains as a free diver like those depicted in K-drama When Life Gives You Tangerines.
16 May 2025 - 7:15PM
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K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop
K-pop’s BoyNextDoor on new EP No Genre, their coming Lollapalooza debut
BoyNextDoor, defying genre norms with their new EP, talk about putting ‘honesty’ in their songs, their dream stage and defining an era.
15 May 2025 - 6:15PM
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South Korea
South Korea arrests 2 over plot to extort Son Heung-min with fake pregnancy
The pair allegedly demanded millions of won to stay quiet about the fabricated claims involving the national football icon.
15 May 2025 - 3:45PM
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How K-scandals are costing South Korea’s entertainment industry
Controversies involving stars like Kim Soo-hyun have caused delays and costly production changes across the industry.
15 May 2025 - 7:18AM
Korean drama reviews
Tastefully Yours: Kang Ha-neul, Go Min-si lead delectable romcom K-drama
In Tastefully Yours, Kang Ha-neul plays a conceited heir who clashes with Go Min-si’s stubborn chef. Expect romance and tempting dishes.
14 May 2025 - 4:50PM
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K-drama news
How Weak Hero and D.P.’s Han Jun-hee masterfully draws modern audiences
The director and screenwriter’s storylines ask deep questions about power and accountability that appeal to both Korean and global viewers.
14 May 2025 - 4:52PM
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Korean drama reviews
Heavenly Ever After midseason recap: a jumbled K-drama with no real story
With only four episodes to go, this Korean drama on Netflix is more interested in the novelty of its concept than any significant plot.
13 May 2025 - 7:45PM
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Korean drama reviews
Pump Up the Healthy Love, romcom with skewed body politics
K-drama Pump Up the Healthy Love blends fitness and romance for an enjoyable show – it is just a shame it seems obsessed with body shaming.
12 May 2025 - 7:45PM
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K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop
When Life Gives You Tangerines star IU drops music video with Cha Eun-woo
IU, who recently starred in popular K-drama When Life Gives You Tangerines, is getting back on song with a new music video.
12 May 2025 - 4:45PM
K-drama news
K-drama casting news about Lee Jung-jae, Shin Ye-eun and more
Squid Game’s Lee Jung-jae will be part of Reborn Rich season 2, while Shin Ye-eun will be joining Lee Jae-wook in Endurance Doctor.
10 May 2025 - 8:23PM
Korean drama reviews
Resident Playbook midseason recap: K-drama lacks characters to root for
Where Hospital Playlist was compelling, spin-off struggles with its low stakes, syrupy-sweet moments and lack of charismatic characters.
9 May 2025 - 6:15PM
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Asian cinema: Korean films
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Holy Night: Demon Hunters – Ma Dong-seok can’t save tiring action horror
Ma Dong-seok fails to make a hit in this tale of a private detective who deals with cases of demonic possession by fighting spirits.
7 May 2025 - 5:45PM
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K-drama news
Reply 1988 stars Park Bo-gum, Hyeri to reunite on her YouTube show
Korean actor currently on screens in When Life Gives You Tangerines co-starred with Hyeri in 2015 series, and will do so again in Good Boy.
7 May 2025 - 6:55PM
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‘Detrimental to K-pop’? How NewJeans saga upends South Korea’s music industry
Amid industry concern about similar moves by other artists, the group’s dispute may also prompt a review of the K-pop system, analysts say.
6 May 2025 - 11:38AM
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‘Not an easy path’: K-pop’s Bain breaks taboos as ‘first’ openly gay idol
South Korea remains deeply divided over LGBTQ acceptance, with 50 per cent opposing same-sex marriage, according to a survey last year.
5 May 2025 - 8:00AM
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Sex and relationships
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‘Think of your husband as a dog.’ A Korean monk’s wise marriage tip
Your husband ignores your complaint? Does a dog answer your questions? Zen Buddhist asks. He’s calling for us to manage our expectations.
5 May 2025 - 8:24AM
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Asian cinema: Korean films
Netflix effect seen in Korean films’ absence from Cannes festival
This year’s official selection for the Cannes Film Festival has no Korean movies. Streaming platforms have lured talent away, observers say.
3 May 2025 - 7:45AM
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop
Is IU dropping new music? New photo teases possible comeback
Fans are buzzing over IU’s potential music comeback after she posted a series of selfies to Instagram, one in what may be a recording studio.
1 May 2025 - 9:46AM
K-drama news
Weak Hero Class 2’s Park Ji-hoon on finding comfort in Netflix school drama
The K-pop idol turned actor talks about making his character more complex in new season of the school drama and why he cried when it wrapped.
30 Apr 2025 - 6:15PM
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Books and literature
A peek inside Nobel Prize winner Han Kang’s new book, Light and Thread
Consisting of 12 essays and poems, Light and Thread is Han’s first book since winning the Nobel Prize in Literature in October 2024.
30 Apr 2025 - 5:15PM
Fame and celebrity
Why Korean actress ‘broke down sobbing’ during egg freezing procedure
Go Joon-hee, 39, took to YouTube, with her mother to reflect on the toll the Korean entertainment industry had taken on her body.
30 Apr 2025 - 7:50AM
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K-drama news
9 of the best new K-drama series to watch in May 2025
From Spring of Youth to Tastefully Yours to Nine Puzzles, here’s our pick of the best Korean dramas coming to screens in May.
2 May 2025 - 12:21AM
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