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BTS’s “I NEED U” (Original ver.) music video has surpassed 200 million views, marking yet another streaming milestone for a track that continues to resonate years after release. According to Soompi, the MV reached the milestone on June 23 at approximately 2:50 a.m. KST, roughly 11 years, one month, and 12 days after its release. […]
A student survivor of the 2014 Sewol ferry disaster has died, according to a post shared this week by Yoo Gyoung Geun, a former executive committee chairman of the Sewol Ferry Disaster Families Association. The death has reignited public debate over how society talks to survivors—especially the repeated message that they should “live on for […]
South Korea’s Central Group—best known for its broadcasting operations including JTBC—and its related companies are set to face a critical court hearing today as insolvency proceedings move into a decisive phase. According to reporting summarized in South Korean media, five Central Group affiliated companies will bring their recovery plans before the court, with representatives questioned […]
BTS member Jungkook is once again in the spotlight—not for a performance, but for how he responded to online criticism. On June 20, the singer updated his Instagram profile picture with imagery from Netflix’s animated series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Shortly after, Netflix Brazil reportedly also engaged with the moment by altering its own account header and […]
South Korean actress Oh Hye-soo has opened up about her personal life following the completion of filming for Jiwoo-hak, confirming that she has married and given birth. In a newly published interview highlighted by Korean entertainment outlets, Oh said her husband’s support helped her find the confidence to share her situation publicly, adding that she […]
South Korean actor Heo Nam Jun has addressed a rapidly circulating dating rumor involving his My Royal Nemesis co-star, Hong Yi Seol. In an interview following the drama’s finale, the breakout performer said the speculation caught him off guard—so much so that he initially found it funny, while also reflecting on how the attention he’s […]
A rookie-era housing story from the K-pop group fromis_9 has sparked fresh public discussion about working conditions in the entertainment industry after members described living in unusual—and difficult—quarters above their agency’s office. In a recent appearance on variety show Knowing Bros, the group said that instead of residing in a standard dorm or apartment complex, […]
South Korean actress Kim Go Eun has sparked fresh buzz online after appearing—apparently incognito—in a casual outing alongside fellow actor Lee Sang Yi. The photos, shared by actress Kim Yong Ji, circulated widely after fans noticed the pair’s comfortable chemistry and the “street-date” vibe, despite both wearing hats and masks to keep a low profile. […]
After a four-year hiatus, a major return South Korean actress Kim Seol-hyun has resumed her YouTube activity after a four-year break, according to multiple Korean media reports circulating over the past day. The announcement marks a significant shift for a star who has primarily focused on acting and offline public appearances, and it signals a […]
Choo Ja Hyun, one of South Korea’s best-known actresses, is drawing renewed attention online after revisiting the hardships that shaped her life—and after publicly choosing to stand by her husband following a widely discussed infidelity controversy. The latest wave of discussion follows her past disclosures about childhood trauma, personal grief, and the way she has […]
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