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Singer Hareem criticized the use of condolence and support wreaths in a widening controversy outside Paichai High School.
Weverse posts participation guidance for multiple K-pop acts ahead of broadcast week Around the clock leading into Korea’s crowded music-program schedule, fandom-facing platforms are increasingly shaping how attendance and participation work. Today’s digest highlights a new set of participation notices posted via Weverse, outlining details for artists planning to attend pre-recordings and mini fan-meetings tied […]
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 Korea’s JTBC and related companies have entered a longer restructuring window after a court-approved rehabilitation plan timeline that could extend to as long as 1 year and 6 months, according to reporting from Hankyoreh. The development deepens uncertainty for the country’s broadcast and content ecosystem, as stakeholders weigh how governance, financing, and ownership decisions […]
A former TREASURE member Bang Yedam has become a trending topic after online users circulated new photos showing a dramatically altered look—most notably a full, fluffy beard and longer hair—sparking a wave of reactions ranging from surprise to skepticism to outright meme comparisons. The makeover comes as Yedam continues building a public identity separate from […]
Seoul retailers are seeing a clear “World Cup cheer” effect this week, with convenience stores near major viewing areas reporting sharp jumps in beer and chicken sales as fans pack city streets. According to recent reporting based on sales tracking, beer demand around the World Cup has surged as much as sevenfold, while foot traffic […]
Korea’s struggling media sector is facing fresh financial pressure after reports said JoongAng Ilbo has experienced a final default on commercial paper (CP) totaling about 22 billion won and JTBC has suffered a first-round default on its own corporate CP. The developments, described as linked to liquidity problems, underscore how declining ad demand and rising […]
South Korea’s JoongAng Ilbo has reportedly suffered a final default involving KRW 22 billion in commercial paper, according to coverage cited in a recent news digest. The report also notes that JTBC experienced an initial default tied to its commercial paper issuance—an escalation that underscores mounting liquidity pressure across parts of the local media sector. […]
RBW, a South Korean entertainment company known for artists including MAMAMOO, is launching a large-scale investment project focused on music intellectual property (IP), targeting the acquisition of 843 songs—a plan reported as involving roughly 30 billion won (about US$22 million). The company’s stated goal is to expand its music catalog and strengthen long-term revenue prospects […]
Several South Korean entertainers say their privacy has been compromised after their homes were featured on television, with strangers reportedly treating the properties like public attractions. According to Koreaboo, comedian Kim Sook revealed during a recent appearance on model Han Hye Jin’s YouTube channel that visitors began arriving unannounced at her Jeju vacation home after […]
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