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August 1, 2026 (3 months ago)

Singer Bada’s new seaside photographs have renewed attention on the S.E.S. leader’s enduring presence in Korean pop culture.

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Baek Sun Ho Attends Blue Dragon Series Awards in Military Uniform

Actor Baek Sun Ho made a notable appearance at the fifth Blue Dragon Series Awards while completing his active-duty military service.

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Blue Dragon Series Awards 2026 Celebrates Streaming Drama and Variety Standouts

The fifth Blue Dragon Series Awards brought Korean streaming drama and variety stars together in Incheon, recognizing a wide range of performers and programs. The ceremony also highlighted how digital-first releases now set a major part of the Korean entertainment calendar.

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The Husband Episode 9 Preview Puts Namkoong Min, Lee Seol, and Jo Yun Seo on a Tense Collision Course

A new preview for The Husband places Kang Tae Joo, Go Se Yoon, and Cha Myung Hee at the center of a fraught hospital encounter ahead of Episode 9.

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Jung Il Woo Begins New Chapter With Galaxy Corporation

Actor Jung Il Woo has signed with Galaxy Corporation, opening a new management chapter focused on international activities and technology-driven entertainment projects.

KATSEYE WILD tracklist design controversy compared with BTS ARIRANG visual rollout

KATSEYE Tracklist Reveal Draws Comparisons to BTS ARIRANG Design

KATSEYE’s WILD tracklist reveal has sparked online debate after fans compared its visual style to BTS’s ARIRANG rollout.

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fromis_9 Earns Second Music Show Win for Vitamin ME on Music Bank

fromis_9 secured a second music show trophy for Vitamin ME after winning first place on the July 31 broadcast of Music Bank.

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Kong Hyo Jin Leads Family Revenge Drama The Journey to Gyeongju Ahead of August Release

Kong Hyo Jin takes on the role of a conflicted eldest daughter in The Journey to Gyeongju, a family revenge film set for release in Korea on August 26.

OMEGA X BEYOND Asia tour concert stage concept

OMEGA X Sets First Asia Tour, BEYOND, for October Launch