Actor Kim Mu Jun, often dubbed a “BTS Jin lookalike” by K-pop fans, has spoken about the lessons he learned after being unexpectedly pulled into a high-profile dating scandal earlier this year. In a ...

The genre peaked in terms of global awareness with “KPop Demon Hunters,” while the industry’s most promising new act was ...

A South Korean celebrity, Hwang Hana, who was wanted under an Interpol Red Notice, returned to her home country yesterday, ...

Kang Min-kyung of the K-pop ballad duo Davichi has denied any involvement in an ongoing medical scandal tied to an unlicensed ...

When stars shine brightest in the glare of publicity, the darkness that follows can feel absolute. This December, three more ...

The biggest scandal in modern K-pop turned one year old last Friday — and may have officially reached a resolution. At time of writing, all members have announced their intent to return to ADOR, ...

In a matter of days, three big names in South Korea's entertainment industry have made headlines in separate scandals that could derail their careers. The allegations that have embroiled comedians ...

In an unexpected move, Just B member Bain came out during a concert performance in Los Angeles. “Tonight I’m going to share something with you guys,” he told the audience. “I’m fucking proud to be a ...

“Who wanna rock with Jennie?” After the reveal of the 2025 nominees, the Asian Pop Music Awards clearly do as the superstar leads this year’s field with nine nominations that reflect the pull of her ...

The authorities arrested four people this week in the latest turn in the country’s effort to stop exploitative recordings. By John Yoon Reporting from Seoul South Koreans have long been wary of hidden ...

SEOUL, Dec 1 (Reuters) - South Korean police said on Monday they were tracing IP addresses and looking into possible tech vulnerabilities at Coupang (CPNG.N), opens new tab after the e-commerce giant ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joan Vos MacDonald is a New York-based writer who covers Korean media. Dec 01, 2025, 08:27am EST The vibrant "Sun, Moon, and Five ...