Dec 4, 202510:36 AM
Court approves asset freeze of 156.8 bln won on Hybe chairman amid investigation
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court has issued an order to freeze about 156....
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Dec 4, 20256:08 AM
Asia Artist Awards mark 10th anniversary with expanded 2-day festival in Taiwan
The Asia Artist Awards are preparing an expanded celebration for their 10th anniversary with a two-day event in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, this week. The 10th Anniversary Asia Artist Awards 2025 will take place on Friday at Kaohsiung National Stadium, followed by a special festival, “ACON 2025,” on Saturday at the same venue. ACON 2025 is being held as a commemorative festival for the 10-year milestone, with actor Lee Jun-young, I-dle’s Shuhua, Cravity’s Allen and KiiiKiii’s Sui serving as show hosts. T
Dec 4, 20254:48 AM
Babymonster garners 100m views with ‘Psycho’ music video
Babymonster generated 100 million views with the music video for “Psycho” as of Wednesday, said label YG Entertainment. It is the group’s 15th video to achieve the feat, reaching the milestone in 14 days. “Psycho” is a B-side track from Babymonster's second EP “We Go Up.” The visuals unveiled on Nov. 19 claimed the top spot on YouTube’s most-watched videos within 24 hours of its release, and stayed atop its trending music video worldwide chart for three days. The group of seven announced via a t
Dec 4, 20254:47 AM
I-dle announces tour plans for 2026
I-dle will launch its fourth international tour “Syncopation” in February next year, according to agency Cube Entertainment on Wednesday. The five-member group will kick off the trip in Seoul on Feb. 21, going live for two days at KSPO Dome. Between March and June, it will fly around five cities in Asia and two in Australia: Taipei, Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong and Yokohama, Japan, as well as Melbourne and Sydney. More stops will be announced later. The quintet performed at arenas in Saitama an
Dec 4, 20254:31 AM
Blackpink’s Rose ruled on Spotify this year with ‘APT.’
Rose of Blackpink ruled Spotify with her Bruno Mars collaboration, “APT.,” according to the platform on Thursday. Spotify's Wrapped 2025 — based on data compiled over the year — illustrated the single’s dominance worldwide. “APT.” was the most-streamed K-pop track globally and the third most-played overall, behind only Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' collab “Die With A Smile” and Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather.” This made her the fourth most-streamed K-pop artist globally, after BTS, Stray Kids a
Dec 4, 20254:27 AM
Jennie’s 1st solo LP makes Rolling Stone’s best albums list
Jennie of Blackpink received another token of acknowledgement for her solo music. Her first solo album “Ruby” was included in Rolling Stone magazine's “The 100 Best Albums of 2025." The list was published Wednesday in the US, with the album ranking No. 29, the highest spot for a K-pop artist. “The quick-moving ‘Ruby’ leans heavily into the ideas that dominated R&B-leaning pop in the 2000s and ’10s, sometimes updating them in intriguing fashion,” wrote the magazine, touting her “impressive abilit
Dec 4, 20251:40 AM
(LEAD) Nominee for newly established media watchdog chief vows to promptly stabilize agency
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- Kim Jong-cheol, who was nominated last week to lead th...
Dec 4, 20251:25 AM
Nominee for newly established media watchdog chief vows to promptly stabilize agency
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- Kim Jong-cheol, who was nominated last week to lead th...
Dec 4, 202512:42 AM
National Palace Museum to build branch in Hwaseong, possibly by 2030
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- The National Palace Museum of Korea will build its fir...
Dec 4, 202511:34 PM
“Dynamite Kiss” Kicks Off 2nd Half On Its Highest Ratings Yet
SBS’s “Dynamite Kiss” soared to new heights as it entered the second half of its run! On December 4, the romantic comedy starring Jang Ki Yong and Ahn Eun Jin hit a new all-time high in viewership. According to Nielsen Korea, the eighth episode of “Dynamite Kiss” rose to an average nationwide rating of 6.7… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 202511:08 PM
Watch: Kim Da Mi Must Choose Between Her Son And The Fate Of Mankind In “The Great Flood” Trailer
Netflix has released the main trailer for its upcoming film “The Great Flood”! Set in a flooded apartment building, “The Great Flood” is a sci-fi disaster film that portrays humanity’s desperate fight for survival on the last day of Earth. Kim Da Mi stars as Anna, an AI researcher who winds up becoming humanity’s last… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 202510:33 PM
Jung Kyung Ho And So Ju Yeon Talk About Their Upcoming Drama “Pro Bono”
Jung Kyung Ho and So Ju Yeon have shared their thoughts on their upcoming drama “Pro Bono”! “Pro Bono” is a chaotic courtroom drama about a materialistic judge obsessed with success who unexpectedly becomes a public interest lawyer. Jung Kyung Ho will star as Kang David, a former judge who winds up trapped in a… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 202512:38 PM
Yoo Ji Tae, Lee Min Jung, And Lee Beom Soo Enter A Dangerous Mind Game Over Fake Money In “Villains”
TVING’s upcoming original series “Villains” has unveiled its main poster! “Villains” is a crime-action drama that delves into the intense clashes and fierce confrontations among criminals entangled in an ultra-precise counterfeit bill known as the “Supernote.” As players swap fake money for real currency—only to have that money stolen—the series unfolds into an unpredictable, high-stakes… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 202512:04 PM
Han So Hee, Jeon Jong Seo, YooA, And More Are Dangerously Swept Into A High-Risk Heist In “Project Y”
“Project Y” has locked in its premiere date and revealed new character posters! Set against the backdrop of Seoul’s glamorous Gangnam district, “Project Y” is a crime film that follows Mi Seon (Han So Hee) and Do Kyung (Jeon Jong Seo), two close friends who have nothing but each other. Desperate to escape their harsh… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 202511:09 AM
Eum Moon Suk, Kang Ki Young, Kim Ji Eun, And More Confirmed To Star In New Action Film
The upcoming film “H-521” (working title) has revealed its star-studded cast! “H-521” is a chase action film inspired by a real-life incident in Almaty, Kazakhstan, with added fictional storytelling. On December 4, the production confirmed the cast lineup of Eum Moon Suk, Kang Ki Young, Kim Ji Eun, Jung Jin Young, Koo Sung Hwan, Hyun… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 202510:05 AM
Chang Ryul Is The Irresistibly Unpretentious Neighbor Who Slips Into Seo Hyun Jin’s Heart In “Love Me”
JTBC’s upcoming drama “Love Me” has unveiled the irresistible charm points of Chang Ryul’s character! “Love Me” is a remake of a Swedish original series by Josephine Bornebusch that tells the story of a somewhat selfish but perhaps more relatable family, where each member begins their own journey of love and personal growth. Ju Do… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 20259:30 AM
Lee Joo Bin Transforms Into An Emotionally Distant High School Teacher In New Drama “Spring Fever”
tvN’s upcoming drama “Spring Fever” has unveiled the first glimpse of Lee Joo Bin in character! “Spring Fever” is a heart-warming romance about the emotionally cold teacher Yoon Bom (Lee Joo Bin) and the passionate Seon Jae Gyu (Ahn Bo Hyun). Lee Joo Bin plays Yoon Bom, a mysterious high school teacher who piques the… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 20259:04 AM
ZEROBASEONE’s Kim Ji Woong To Make Special Appearance In Park Seo Joon And Won Ji An’s Drama “Surely Tomorrow”
ZEROBASEONE member Kim Ji Woong will be making a special appearance in the upcoming JTBC drama “Surely Tomorrow”! “Surely Tomorrow” is a romance drama about former lovers Lee Gyeong Do (Park Seo Joon) and Seo Ji Woo (Won Ji An), who first fell in love at 20 and rekindled their relationship at 28 before breaking… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 20259:00 AM
Ahn Jun Won, Yoon Do Jin, And More Ask Mysterious Exchange Student Nonomura Kanon “Will You Be My Manager?” In New Drama Poster
A new drama aspiring to be the 2025 version of “Boys Over Flowers” is on the way! On December 4, the new mid-form drama “Will You Be My Manager?” unveiled its first teaser poster featuring its six main characters. “Will You Be My Manager?” is a youthful coming-of-age story about Hirose Hana, a Japanese exchange… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 20258:23 AM
Kim You Jung Stands At The Edge Of Collapse As Kim Young Dae And Kim Do Hoon Move In Opposite Directions In “Dear X” Finale
Get ready for the final chapter of “Dear X”! Based on a webtoon, “Dear X” stars Kim You Jung as Baek Ah Jin, an A-list actress who climbs from rock bottom to the top of the industry by using other people. During her ascent to the top, Baek Ah Jin hides her cruel true nature… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 20258:15 AM
Shin Sia Is A Student Who Forgets Her Memories Every Day In New Romance Film
Upcoming film “Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight” (literal translation) has unveiled new stills! “Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight” is a romance film about Seo Yoon (Shin Sia), who loses her memory every day, and Jae Won (Choo Young Woo), who works to fill those lost memories as… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 20257:51 AM
Han Hyo Joo And Gong Myoung Confirmed For New Romance Drama
Han Hyo Joo and Gong Myoung are set to star in the new MBC drama “Your Ground” (literal title)! “Your Ground” is a youth romance about a baseball player (Gong Myoung) whose career comes to a halt after a single setback. After meeting a former lawyer–turned agent (Han Hyo Joo), he begins his journey to… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 20257:27 AM
Spotify Wrapped 2025 Reveals Most-Streamed K-Pop Artists, Songs, And Albums
This year’s Spotify Wrapped is out! On December 4, Spotify Wrapped unveiled their year-end campaign, showcasing a summary of this year’s listeners’ song preferences through global charts and domestic (Korean) charts. Check out the categories and ranking below! Global Most-Streamed K-pop Artists (Global) Most-Streamed K-Pop Tracks (Global) Korea Most Streamed Artists (Korea) Most Streamed Songs… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 20257:16 AM
Ahn Eun Jin And Woo Davi Mirror Each Other In Pink As Jang Ki Yong Is Caught Off Guard In “Dynamite Kiss”
Jang Ki Yong, Ahn Eun Jin, Kim Mu Jun, and Woo Davi’s tangled love square is set to explode on tonight’s episode of “Dynamite Kiss” “Dynamite Kiss” is a romantic comedy that follows Go Da Rim (Ahn Eun Jin), a single woman who disguises herself as a married mother to land a job, and Gong… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 20256:53 AM
Nam Ji Hyun And Moon Sang Min Run Into Each Other Under The Moonlight In New Drama “To My Beloved Thief”
KBS2’s “To My Beloved Thief” has unveiled a new poster! “To My Beloved Thief” tells the story of Hong Eun Jo (Nam Ji Hyun), a woman who unexpectedly becomes a bandit known as Gil Dong, and a royal prince of Joseon who switches souls with her while pursuing her. When their souls are suddenly switched,… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 20256:17 AM
Hahm Eun Jung Expresses Gratitude And Shares Stunning Wedding Photos
Hahm Eun Jung took to her Instagram to personally express gratitude and share photos from her beautiful wedding day! On December 4, Hahm Eun Jung posted several photos and a video from her wedding ceremony on her personal Instagram account. In the post, she wrote: So many people helped us. Thanks to them, we were… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 20255:54 AM
Kong Hyo Jin And Jung Jun Won Confirmed For New Action Drama
Kong Hyo Jin and Jung Jun Won have been confirmed to star in a new MBC drama! On December 4, MBC announced the cast lineup for “A Bona fide Killer” (working title), a drama adaptation of a hit webtoon. “A Bona fide Killer” is an action drama that follows the story of a working mother… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 20255:40 AM
Yoo Yeon Seok And Seo Hyun Jin Confirmed To Reunite For New Psychological Drama
Yoo Yeon Seok and Seo Hyun Jin will be reuniting in a new drama together! On December 4, MBC unveiled its 2026 drama lineup, which includes the new drama “Liar” (literal title), starring Yoo Yeon Seok and Seo Hyun Jin. The two actors had previously been in talks to star in the series. “Liar” is… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 20253:58 AM
Jang Ki Yong Observes A Sleeping Ahn Eun Jin With Tender Eyes In “Dynamite Kiss”
“Dynamite Kiss” has shared a sneak peek of its upcoming episode! “Dynamite Kiss” is a romantic comedy that follows Go Da Rim (Ahn Eun Jin), a single woman who disguises herself as a married mother to land a job, and Gong Ji Hyeok (Jang Ki Yong), her team leader who falls for her. Spoilers The… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 20253:11 AM
Jung Chaeyeon In Talks To Star In Remake Of Classic K-Drama “M”
Actress Jung Chaeyeon is in talks to star in a new drama series! On December 4, a media outlet reported that the actress will star in a leading role in the new drama “M: Reboot” (literal title). In response to the report, Jung Chaeyeon’s agency BH Entertainment stated that she received an offer to star… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 20253:06 AM
8 Bai Jing Ting C-Dramas That Will Keep You Glued To The Screen
Chinese actor Bai Jing Ting has spent more than a decade in the entertainment industry, consistently proving how adaptable and thoughtful he is as an actor. Instead of following the more conventional path toward only leading roles, he has often chosen characters that offer depth and creative space, even if that meant being part of… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 20252:43 AM
2026 D Awards Announces First Lineup
Upcoming K-pop idol awards ceremony D Awards has unveiled its first lineup! On December 4, the 2nd D Awards announced the first lineup including returning artists P1Harmony, ENHYPEN, and ZEROBASEONE—who helped power the launch of the inaugural D Awards—as well as new performers xikers and AHOF. Hosted by media outlet Sports DongA, this upcoming ceremony… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 20252:23 AM
On Ju Wan and Bang Minah Share Breathtaking Wedding Photos
It’s official—On Ju Wan and Girl’s Day’s Bang Minah are married! Previously, it was reported that Bang Minah and On Ju Wan would be getting married in private through a wedding in Bali. On December 3, Bang Minah and On Ju Wan took to Instagram to share photos from their wedding ceremony. Congratulations to the… The post appeared first on .
Dec 4, 20251:55 AM
“Dynamite Kiss” Ranks No. 1 In Viewership Among Weekday Miniseries
SBS’s “Dynamite Kiss” continues to garner steady ratings! According to Nielsen Korea, the December 3 broadcast of Jang Ki Yong and Ahn Eun Jin’s “Dynamite Kiss” achieved an average nationwide viewership rating of 5.4 percent, seeing a small dip of 0.5 percent from the previous episode’s score of 5.9 percent. “Dynamite Kiss” maintained its position… The post appeared first on .