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Modern Korean television studio representing the revived Happy Together variety show

July 11, 2026 (2 months ago)

Happy Together Returns With Strong Ratings for KBS Variety Relaunch

KBS2’s revived Happy Together opened with solid ratings and a warmer music-and-story format led by Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun, Yoon Jong-shin, and special MC Lee Hyori.

Action drama production scene representing So Ji Sub's SBS series Kim Bujang

July 11, 2026 (2 months ago)

So Ji Sub’s ‘Kim Bujang’ Holds Above 20 Percent As Netflix Momentum Builds

By UniKPOP • K-Drama & Film

SBS action drama “Kim Bujang” remains above the 20 percent ratings mark while also topping Netflix’s non-English TV chart.

Korean entertainment stars moving from television screens to theater stages

July 11, 2026 (2 months ago)

Korean Screen Stars Turn To Theater As Stage Productions See New Momentum

By UniKPOP • K-Drama & Film

Korean actors known from television, film, and idol careers are increasingly taking theater roles as stage productions draw renewed attention.

Hyolyn OriginaLyn July 22 comeback teaser coverage

July 11, 2026 (2 months ago)

Hyolyn Sets July 22 Comeback With Confident ‘OriginaLyn’ Teasers

By UniKPOP • K-Pop

Hyolyn is building anticipation for her fourth mini album OriginaLyn with summer-styled concept photos, a poster video, and a preview of the title track ChecK.

Heo Nam Jun and IU music video collaboration for a new album

July 11, 2026 (2 months ago)

Heo Nam Jun Reportedly Reunites With IU for New Album Music Video

By UniKPOP • K-Pop

Actor Heo Nam Jun is reportedly set to appear in the title music video for IU’s September album, extending the emotional story of their earlier collaboration.

Family airport scene representing Choo Sarang's emotional television moment

July 11, 2026 (2 months ago)

Choo Sarang’s Emotional TV Moment Highlights Puberty and School Pressure

By UniKPOP • Entertainment

Choo Sarang’s recent emotional appearance on Korean television has drawn attention to the pressure of adolescence and school life.

BTS fans discussing viral social media debate about natural idol visuals

July 11, 2026 (2 months ago)

BTS Fans Push Back After Viral Post Targets Members’ Natural Looks

By UniKPOP • K-Pop

A viral post criticizing BTS members’ natural visuals has sparked a wider fan debate about beauty standards, makeup, and idol image culture.

Estate documents and a quiet city skyline representing the inheritance proceedings involving Koo Jun Yup and late Barbie Hsu

July 11, 2026 (2 months ago)

Koo Jun Yup Expected To Receive One-Third Of Late Barbie Hsu’s Estate

By UniKPOP • Entertainment

Representatives for Wang Xiaofei said legal procedures are under way for the estate of late Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, with Koo Jun Yup expected to receive the spouse’s share.