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A Japanese woman in her 50s has been booked on suspicion of attempting to break into the home of BTS member Jung Kook, police said Monday. The woman, who is suspected of trying multiple times to open the keypad door lock of Jung Kook's home in Seoul's Yongsan Ward between Nov. 12 and 14, was booked last week on charges of attempted housebreaking and stalking, according to the Yongsan police station. An investigation is under way, though the suspect has not been questioned as she lives overseas, they said. Earlier, a Korean woman in her 40s was referred to the prosecution on charges of housebreaking and stalking after she broke into the parking lot at Jung Kook's home in August. Meanwhile, a Chinese woman in her 30s was also caught trying to break into his home in June, but prosecutors decided not to file charges against her.

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SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- A Japanese woman in her 50s has been booked on suspic...

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Netflix’s latest Korean series “Cashero” flips the script on the conventional superhero formula, delivering an everyday hero story about a man whose cash-dependent powers force him to choose between real-world pressures and helping those in need — pressures that weigh heavier than epic villains or cosmic threats. "‘Cashero’ is an everyday supernatural series where an ordinary person uses superpowers to protect their daily life," its director Lee Chang-min said during a press conference in Seoul, Monday. “I wanted to differentiate this from existing hero stories. Rather than a battle between superheroes, I wanted to create a hero where an ordinary person fights using their abilities." Cashero tells the story of Sang-ung (Lee Jun-ho), an ordinary public servant struggling to cover wedding costs and housing expenses, who suddenly acquires a power that grows stronger with the amount of cash he holds in his hands. He grapples with the choice between his living expenses and his superpowers, blending realistic human struggles with the surreal events unfolding in this unrealistic w

Winter of aespa has resurfaced on social media, drawing fresh attention amid ongoing dating rumors linking her to BTS’ Jung Kook — this time over what fans say is the disappearance of a supposed “couple tattoo.” On Sunday, Winter uploaded several photos to her personal social media account without any caption. In the images, she wears a black and gold dress that highlights her refined, elegant image. Her doll-like facial features and slender silhouette quickly caught fans’ attention, with many focusing less on the outfit itself and more on what was no longer visible. The post follows aespa’s appearance a day earlier at the Melon Music Awards 2025, held Saturday afternoon at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. During the red carpet event, Winter appeared with her arm tattoo fully covered — the same tattoo that had fueled speculation about a possible matching design with Jung Kook. In the newly uploaded photos, no visible trace of the tattoo could be found, reigniting online debate. Winter and Jung Kook were recently swept up in dating rumors driven largely by fan speculation on soci

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All members of BTS took to a livestream on Sunday and promised that 2026 will be the year of BTS. They said they had finished all recording work for the upcoming album months ago but have continued to finetune the music, which is expected to be unveiled in March. The bandmates acknowledged that they are impatient to resume activities, but that they cannot discuss in detail why they have not been more engaging with fans despite all members completing their military service as of June. “I wish our

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RM of global K-pop group BTS has continued to speak candidly about his feelings toward the group’s agency, HYBE. On Sunday, BTS — RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook — held a live broadcast via a fan platform. All seven members appeared together, sharing updates on their daily lives and hinting at future plans, raising anticipation among fans. During the broadcast, Jimin said, “We’re practicing together and spending time as a group,” while RM shared a personal update, saying, “I got my driver’s license. I’m not planning to buy a car, but I wanted to overcome a kind of trauma.” Talk of a comeback also surfaced, fueling expectations for the group’s next chapter. As discussions turned to their return as a full group, RM expressed strong determination for the future, saying, “Let’s make 2026 the year of BTS.” Jin responded by saying, “The company does work hard for us,” but RM offered a more conflicted view. “I’m not sure,” he said. “I wish they would take a little better care of us and be more nurturing.” RM went on to add, “I really wish

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Hwang Minhyun said hello to fans on a livestream Sunday after he was discharged. He completed his mandatory military duty as social service agent Saturday and thanked his fans for waiting for him. “It still is awkward standing in front of a camera,” he confided adding that he had matured as a person as well as an artist through the experience. He hinted at an event saying that he has been wanting to make time to meet fans in person to chat and sing, and that an announcement would come before the

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“The Firstfruit,” the first solo album from NCT’s Mark nabbed the top spot on Billboard's list of the 25 best K-pop albums of 2025. His album “is a deeply personal album, drawing on the Toronto-born rapper’s experiences from taking flights to home sickness and missing his mother,” the magazine wrote, adding that it “will take you on a journey from start to finish through Mark’s eyes.” The 13-track set was released in April and led by single “1999,” with which he picked up three trophies on telev

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NewJeans exceeded 800 million plays on Spotify with its 2023 hit “Super Shy,” agency Ador said Sunday, citing the platform’s data. It is the group’s third song to achieve the feat, after “OMG” and “Ditto.” “Super Shy” is one of the three focus tracks from its second EP “Get Up.” The upbeat tune claimed No. 48 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and No. 52 on UK’s Official Singles Top 100, scoring the quintet’s career best on both charts. The single logged eight- and nine-week runs on those charts, respective

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“Even if you’re not a big merch buyer, you learn fast that if you don’t get it now, you’ll never see it again.” For Jin Yoo-won, a 28-year-old fan of Monsta X, that sense of urgency has become part of everyday fandom. K-pop agencies release new merchandise year-round, often in limited quantities and rarely restocked — pushing fans to act quickly or risk missing out on what feels like a piece of their favorite group’s story. That sense of urgency is not accidental. It sits at the center of a merc

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BTS has shared insights about their preparations for next year's album during a livestream with fans. Vowing to make next year "the year of BTS" the leader RM said, "A real big thing is coming," during the session Sunday. J-hope also echoed the sentiment, describing the coming year as "crucial" for BTS. Album recordings finished "months ago" and they are currently in the "revision" process, according to the group. Regarding the album, RM hinted at some frustration with the album's progress, sayi

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BTS has shared insights about their preparations for next year's album during a livestream with fans. Vowing to make next year "the year of BTS" the leader RM said, "A real big thing is coming," during the session Sunday. J-hope also echoed the sentiment, describing the coming year as "crucial" for BTS. Album recordings finished "months ago" and they are currently in the "revision" process, according to the group. Regarding the album, RM hinted at some frustration with the album's progress, saying, "I hope the company show us a bit more care and support." Jin responded by asking, "Don't you think they are still doing a lot for us though?" "I am not sure. I don't usually discuss things like this, but I just wish they would embrace us a bit more." he said, while acknowledging that there are certain details the members can't share with fans. The members indicated there will be opportunities to discuss their plan in the near future. BTS is preparing for a new album expected to be released next spring, followed by a world tour.

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