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A video circulating online has ignited renewed backlash against South Korean actor Choi Woo Shik, with accusations that he acted in a racially discriminatory manner toward a fan during Paris Fashion Week. The claims surfaced after the fan posted what they described as a “horrible” experience while waiting to meet the actor at an event […]
South Korea’s Supreme Court has upheld an appellate court ruling that acquitted actor Oh Yeong-su in a sexual misconduct case, the court announced in a decision issued on June 25, according to reporting from Koreaboo. The ruling means the actor—widely known internationally for his role in Netflix’s Squid Game—will not face criminal punishment related to […]
Netflix’s Korean action drama Teach You a Lesson has rapidly become a global hit, topping non-English TV charts while also sparking discussion in South Korea about protections for educators. According to Netflix’s Global Top 10 reporting cited by KpopStarz, the series logged 11.8 million views and 126.2 million viewing hours in its third week alone, […]
ENHYPEN’s “Bite Me” has reached a major milestone on YouTube, surpassing 200 million views for the first time—marking a new benchmark for the group’s long-running fanbase and the song’s enduring replay value. The update landed on June 26 at around 4:28 p.m. KST, according to Soompi, highlighting how older releases can continue to build momentum […]
South Korea’s stock market saw sharp selling pressure on Black Friday, with the KOSPI dropping roughly 8% and circuit breakers being triggered for the week’s first major shock. Several reports in the past day pointed to a combination of global rebalancing activity by foreign investors, profit-taking, and renewed caution around the outlook for artificial intelligence […]
tvN is set to premiere Spooky in Love, an occult romance remake of the 2011 film Spellbound, bringing together a chaebol heiress who can see ghosts and a prosecutor who becomes terrified of them—only to develop empathy as the story unfolds. The drama stars Park Eun Bin as Cheon Yeo Ri, CEO of a top […]
After SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan completed his military discharge, an online post from a former training-camp colleague resurfaced a curious detail about how he presented himself during service—sparking fresh debate about how celebrities manage public persona versus everyday identity. According to the post, Jeonghan allegedly introduced himself as a “hair designer” while serving alongside others in the […]
South Korean K-pop group FIFTY FIFTY has announced changes to its upcoming 2026 Asia fan concert tour, “Still Lobubble, ” including the cancellation of Indonesia and a postponement of Malaysia into the second half of 2026. The adjustments were confirmed on June 26 by the tour’s promoter as part of a “newly reorganized Asia tour […]
TWS member Youngjae is set to take part in the group’s upcoming 2026 TWS TOUR ‘24/7:FOR:YOU’ IN SEOUL dates after being diagnosed with a muscle injury, according to PLEDIS Entertainment. On June 26, the agency announced that Youngjae sustained a muscle injury to his left thigh during concert rehearsals. While medical advice was to limit […]
South Korea’s beloved fantasy romance Guardian: The Lonely and Great God—better known internationally as Goblin—is marking its 10-year milestone with a special reunion program centered on nostalgia, behind-the-scenes stories, and a return to filming locations. According to Soompi, the cast of the hit drama, including Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, Lee Dong Wook, and Yoo […]