South Korean actor Lee Jung-jae, best known for his lead role in “Squid Game,” is currently under police investigation after being accused of committing fraud. According to a report by South Korean news outlet Chosun Ilbo, Lee and former CEO of video production company WYSIWYG Studios, Park In-kyu, are being investigated for allegedly breaching South… Continue reading ‘Squid Game’ lead star Lee Jung-jae under police investigation for fraud allegations
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LE SSERAFIM release new docu-series, ‘Make It Look Easy’
Famous K-pop girl group, LE SSERAFIM, premiered their latest documentary series titled, Make It Look Easy, on YouTube on July 29. Released by HYBE, all five episodes are available on their main YouTube channel and run for approximately 30 minutes or less. The documentary is named after LE SSERAFIM’s third mini-album, titled ‘Easy,’ which was… Continue reading LE SSERAFIM release new docu-series, ‘Make It Look Easy’
‘Love Next Door’: Jung Hae-in, Jung So-min reconnect in new teaser
Love Next Door, a new Korean romance drama, starring Jung Hae-in and Jung So-min, has released an official teaser on Netflix and tvN. Childhood friends Choi Seung-hyo and Baek Seo-ryu, have drifted apart as adults, both pursing their own careers, but eventually meet again. Choi Seung-hyo is played by Snowdrop star Jung Hae-in, while Baek Seo-ryu… Continue reading ‘Love Next Door’: Jung Hae-in, Jung So-min reconnect in new teaser
Jeon Somi to release new music this week, her label confirms
Jeon Somi, a Korean-Canadian singer, is set to release a new song and music video later this week, according to a statement by her K-pop agency, The Black Label. It confirmed that the music would drop on August 2 at 1pm KST, however, didn’t reveal much else about it, such as the title, or whether… Continue reading Jeon Somi to release new music this week, her label confirms
IU “drove through the night” to make her Washington D.C. concert after her flight was cancelled
IU, the South Korean singer-actress, has recently revealed how her flight to Washington D.C. was cancelled, and she nearly missed a stop on her 2024 ‘HEREH’ world tour. IU is currently on the North American leg of her tour, which marked her first time performing headlining shows in the US since her debut. She performed… Continue reading IU “drove through the night” to make her Washington D.C. concert after her flight was cancelled
SEVENTEEN announce concert film based on their ‘Follow Again’ tour
SEVENTEEN is planning to release a concert film documenting their ‘Follow Again’ tour in 2024. The South Korean boy band will partner with the local cinema chain CGV for an “exclusive release” of the film on August 14th in South Korea while limited screenings will commence on August 21st in the same country. Although there… Continue reading SEVENTEEN announce concert film based on their ‘Follow Again’ tour
SEVENTEEN’s Woozi refutes BBC’s claims that the group used AI to write music
Korean boy band SEVENTEEN’s member Woozi has denied claims made by BBC News that the group used artificial intelligence (AI) to write their music. Earlier in July, an article in the media company suggested that K-pop artists, including SEVENTEEN, used AI for producing music videos and writing lyrics for their songs. However, Woozi, who writes… Continue reading SEVENTEEN’s Woozi refutes BBC’s claims that the group used AI to write music
‘Road To Kingdom’ season two line-up: CRAVITY, 8TURN and more
Mnet, a cable network in South Korea, has revealed the official line-up of the second season of Road To Kingdom, which includes CRAVITY, ONEUS and more. The first season of the idol survival program premiered in 2020, featuring seven boy bands with potential, but who were mostly unknown. They competed for the top position, which… Continue reading ‘Road To Kingdom’ season two line-up: CRAVITY, 8TURN and more
‘The Whirlwind’ review: underbaked political drama tries too hard to impress
The South Korean president, Jang Il-jun, delivers a chilling message to Prime Minister Park Dong-ho regarding the consequences of asking for help while immersed in quicksand. What he does not know is that he is about to suffer cardiac arrest and collapse in his office, leaving Dong-ho to take drastic measures. As the Deputy Prime… Continue reading ‘The Whirlwind’ review: underbaked political drama tries too hard to impress
Stray Kids tease new mini-album, ‘ATE’, out in July
K-pop group Stray Kids has officially announced their upcoming comeback with a new mini-album titled “ATE” set to release next month. The announcement came from JYP Entertainment on June 19 with the album dropping at 1pm KST on July 19, or midnight EST. A short trailer for the album was also released, featuring the eight-member… Continue reading Stray Kids tease new mini-album, ‘ATE’, out in July