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June 19, 2026 (3 months ago)

BOYNEXTDOOR Earns First Music Show Win on “Music Bank” for “VIRAL”

South Korean rookie group BOYNEXTDOOR has clinched its first-ever music show trophy for the title track “VIRAL”, with the win announced via KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank” official channels on June 19, 2026. Notably, Music Bank did not air a new episode that day, but the show still published the week’s chart-based results. First win for […]

June 19, 2026 (3 months ago)

8TURN’s Kyungmin to Skip Album Promotions as MNH Entertainment Cites Health Recovery

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8TURN’s Kyungmin will not participate in the group’s upcoming album promotions as he continues to focus on medical recovery, MNH Entertainment announced on June 19. The agency said Kyungmin’s health issues began in the latter half of the group’s BRUISE promotions, when he developed stomach-related symptoms. After continuing activities for a time while receiving treatment, […]

June 19, 2026 (3 months ago)

K-Pop Rapper Tablo Sparks Outrage After Censored Lyric Is Explained as “Speed Limit” Rule

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South Korean rapper Tablo, a member of the hip-hop group Epik High, has reignited public debate over music censorship after discussing a case in which a lyric was allegedly censored due to an apparent violation of a legal speed limit. Tablo raised the issue on his podcast, Hey Tablo, prompting widespread online reaction and fresh […]

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June 19, 2026 (3 months ago)

K-pop Fights Back Against Harmful Diet Culture as AtHeart Sparks a Viral “Buy a Bigger Skirt” Exchange

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A new viral moment from a rising K-pop group is reframing what fans think “diet advice” should look like—while also shining a spotlight on the darker ecosystem that surrounds body image online. On June 17, AtHeart drew widespread praise after responding to a fan who asked for dieting tips because she couldn’t fit into a […]

June 19, 2026 (3 months ago)

Jung Hae-in Caught in Online Backlash After Claims He Continued Supporting Kim Soo-hyun

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Online backlash erupts over alleged “loyalty” to Kim Soo-hyun South Korean actor Jung Hae-in has come under mounting online criticism after claims surfaced that he continued supporting Kim Soo-hyun amid a highly discussed controversy tied, in part, to allegations connected to the late Kim Sae-ron case. According to the claims highlighted by Koreaboo, the comments […]

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June 19, 2026 (3 months ago)

“True Beauty” Creator Yaongyi Shares Life Update After Marriage—Reveals Studio Hiatus Exceeding Three Months

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Yaongyi, the widely followed creator behind the hit webtoon True Beauty, has posted a personal update to Instagram that has sparked renewed attention among fans: she says she has not visited her studio for more than three months. The revelation comes as the artist continues to prioritize life after marriage and the arrival of her […]

kpop tour featured image - K-pop Group XLOV Kicks Off “Serving-X” Asia Tour in Seoul, Following Hani’s “Love on the Menu” Dra...

June 19, 2026 (3 months ago)

K-pop Group XLOV Kicks Off “Serving-X” Asia Tour in Seoul, Following Hani’s “Love on the Menu” Drama Premiere

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South Korea’s entertainment calendar is building toward a busy summer with new announcements spanning both the music and drama spheres. On June 19, K-pop group XLOV revealed the first stops for its upcoming Asia tour, Serving-X, starting in Seoul on July 18 and 19. Separately, EXID’s Hani drew attention with the release of first stills […]

June 19, 2026 (3 months ago)

RESCENE Teases “Pretty Girl” Special Single, Set for July 8 Release

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RESCENE Announces New Special Single “Pretty Girl” South Korean group RESCENE has officially announced a new special release, unveiling a teaser poster for the upcoming single “Pretty Girl”. According to a report by Soompi, the track is scheduled to drop on July 8 at 6 p.m. KST. The announcement comes shortly after the group previously […]

terrestrial tv featured image - South Korea’s Broadcasting Industry Faces Third Straight Year of Revenue Decline, With Ground...

June 19, 2026 (3 months ago)

South Korea’s Broadcasting Industry Faces Third Straight Year of Revenue Decline, With Groundwave Broadcasting Again Projected to Post Operating Losses

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South Korea’s broadcasting sector is facing continued financial strain, with industry revenue declining for a third consecutive year, according to a recent report on the state of the market. The outlook is particularly worrying for groundwave (terrestrial) broadcasters, which are expected to record operating losses again this year, highlighting how legacy media economics are being […]

cursed palace featured image - Netflix Sets Up a “Cursed Palace” Battle in Teaser for “The East Palace,” Starring Nam Joo Hyu...

June 19, 2026 (3 months ago)

Netflix Sets Up a “Cursed Palace” Battle in Teaser for “The East Palace,” Starring Nam Joo Hyuk and Roh Yoon Seo

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Netflix has released a new poster and teaser for its upcoming Korean series The East Palace, setting the stage for a mystery rooted in ghosts, resentment, and a palace said to be deadly for those who enter. Scheduled to premiere on July 17, the series follows Nam Joo Hyuk as a renowned ghost hunter drawn […]

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BOYNEXTDOOR Earns First Music Show Win on “Music Bank” for “VIRAL”

8TURN’s Kyungmin to Skip Album Promotions as MNH Entertainment Cites Health Recovery

K-Pop Rapper Tablo Sparks Outrage After Censored Lyric Is Explained as “Speed Limit” Rule

“True Beauty” Creator Yaongyi Shares Life Update After Marriage—Reveals Studio Hiatus Exceeding Three Months

K-pop Group XLOV Kicks Off “Serving-X” Asia Tour in Seoul, Following Hani’s “Love on the Menu” Drama Premiere

RESCENE Teases “Pretty Girl” Special Single, Set for July 8 Release

South Korea’s Broadcasting Industry Faces Third Straight Year of Revenue Decline, With Groundwave Broadcasting Again Projected to Post Operating Losses

Netflix Sets Up a “Cursed Palace” Battle in Teaser for “The East Palace,” Starring Nam Joo Hyuk and Roh Yoon Seo

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