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  MIYAVI Joins Cast of Gritty Korean Thriller About the Dark Side of Property Dreams

  Known worldwide as the "Samurai Guitarist," MIYAVI has built a unique career fusing blistering guitar riffs with sleek fashion and global humanitarian work. While his is not his first acting role, it will be his first foray into K-Drama.

  June 18, 2025 07:06 PM EDT

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  Eric Nam and Donna Kelce Lead the Wildest Cast Yet on The Traitors Season 4

  The cast of The Traitors Season 4 has officially been announced by Peacock, and the internet can't stop talking about one name: Taylor Swift's maybe future mother-in-law. Donna Kelce will have a very stiff competition.

  June 13, 2025 07:06 PM EDT

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  All 7 BTS Members Reunite After Military Service, ARMY Reacts with Joy

  The reunion took place at j-hope's solo concert in Seoul, part of FESTA 2025, BTS's annual celebration with fans. While he sang, the other six members of BTS were cheering, and driving the fans insane.

  June 13, 2025 07:06 PM EDT

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  K-Pop KATSEYE Leads LGBTQ+ Visibility as Megan Becomes the Second Member to Come Out

  In a historic moment for representation in the world of K-pop. She made the announcement weeks after member Lara Raj came out as queer in March. Megan Skiendiel made the announcement during a live.

  June 09, 2025 05:06 PM EDT

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  BTS' j-hope Teases Explosive New Single "Killin' It Girl" Featuring GloRilla — Set to Drop June 13, 2025

  This date holds special significance as it marks the 12th anniversary of BTS's debut. The song is j-hope's third single as a solo artist.

  June 03, 2025 05:06 PM EDT

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  ASTRO's JinJin Exempted from Mandatory Military Service Due to Health Reasons

  The popular K-pop group's leader and main rapper has received an autoimmune disease diagnosis. What does it mean for ASTRO and JinJin's future.

  June 03, 2025 04:06 PM EDT

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  BTS Reunites? 2025 BTS Festa Could Mark First Full-Group Appearance Since Hiatus

  With all seven members, Jin, RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, either discharged or just days away from completing their mandatory enlistment, the anticipation within the BTS fandom, ARMY, is at an all-time high.

  June 02, 2025 01:06 PM EDT

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  NewJeans members must pay $2.9 million for each activity unauthorized by their former managers.

  The K-pop girl group lost a lawsuit filed against Ador, a subsidiary of South Korean entertainment giant Hybe.

  June 02, 2025 01:06 PM EDT

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  Jennie Sets New Standard for Celebrity Philanthropy As She Prepares for BLACKPINK Reunion and Asia Tour

  The multi-talented star of global K-pop sensation BLACKPINK, has once again demonstrated her commitment to making a positive impact beyond the stage. Jennie just gave a big philantrophic donation.

  May 30, 2025 05:05 PM EDT

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  Big Ocean: K-pop's First Deaf Boy Band Sets Sights on the U.S. Music Scene

  After the first anniversary and the release of their new mini-album "Underwater," PJ, Jiseok, and Chanyeon, members of Big Ocean, are not only breaking barriers in South Korea but are also making waves across continents with their innovative approach to music and performance.

  May 30, 2025 05:05 PM EDT

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  Top K-Dramas Premiering This June 2025: Romance, Revenge, and Returning Legends

  Streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Apple TV are bringing fresh narratives from Korea to global audiences in movies and series.

  May 29, 2025 07:05 PM EDT

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  'Doctor Strange' Choi Jung-woo Dead at 68: Depression Battle and Last Project Revealed

  South Korea is mourning the loss of veteran actor. His last television role was in the KBS2 drama Who Is She, which aired from December 2024 to January 2025.

  May 29, 2025 02:05 PM EDT

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  Beyoncé's Choreographer and K-pop Royalty Judge J.Y. Park New Global Dance Series World of Street Woman Dancer

  Mnet's World of Street Woman Fighter Season 3 (WSWF3) has gone full global, and the judging panel alone could headline any major dance festival.

  May 29, 2025 02:05 PM EDT

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  RM Confirms June Military Discharge as BTS Nears Long-Awaited Reunion

  The members of the beloved K-Pop band are nearing the completion of their military services. RM broke his silence after his win at the American Music Awards.

  May 28, 2025 10:05 AM EDT

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  BLACKPINK Drops Dates for Asia Leg of 2025-2026 World Tour With Two Explosive Nights in Hong Kong

  The fans for the biggest female band in the world are ready to face the ticket wars. BLACKPINK promised an epic reunion.

  May 28, 2025 09:05 AM EDT

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  Koyote's Shinji Opens Up About Cosmetic Surgery: ¿A New Era for K-Pop Idols?

  Her candidness about her double eyelid surgery has ignited conversations about beauty standards and the evolving transparency surrounding cosmetic enhancements in South Korea. Shinji referred to her procedure as "remodeling my eyes."

  May 23, 2025 05:05 PM EDT

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  From Pop Princess to Vampire Muse: Suzy Returns to Screen in 'Delusion' With Kim Seon-ho

  Once hailed as the "Nation's First Love" during her chart-topping days with K-pop girl group Miss A, Suzy is now taking on a darker, more enigmatic role in Delusion, an upcoming mystery thriller on Disney+ in 2026.

  May 23, 2025 05:05 PM EDT

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  Tom Cruise Crashes BTS's YouTube Universe: Inside His Surprise Appearance on Run Jin and the Call to His Mom

  When you put a Hollywood legend and a K-pop icon in the same room, hand them a bowl of spicy seafood, and roll the cameras you get a cultural reset: this was what happened between Jin, Tom Cruise and the fans of Mission Imposible.

  May 23, 2025 04:05 PM EDT