Seo Jang-hoon returned as head coach for the new show Hot-Blooded Basketball, which premiered on November 29, 2025. Its stated goal is clear: a mixed team of entertainers and former and current players will train up to face a top-tier amateur squad …
Teddy Swims rose from YouTube covers to the Billboard charts. His songs move across country, soul, R&B and blues with ease. Despite an imposing look, his warmth and gentleness define him onstage. Authentic communication with fans has bec…
I saw the irony of power. Ryu Seung-beom’s portrayal of the head of the Central Intelligence office (the government security agency under 1970s military rule) drew both laughter and dread. History and cinematic fiction mingle and spark debate. Audie…
Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album rewrote global records from day one. It sold 2.7 million copies in the first 24 hours, and reports show over 3.4 million in North American first-week sales. Screenings, exclusive merchandise, and multiple album editi…
A live-action K-pop film about a Korean‑American girl joining an audition program is now in production. HYBE America and Paramount Pictures will co-produce, aiming for a February 12, 2027 release. It is notable as one of the first major Hollywood-le…
An Chi-hwan called himself a "cheon-sang ddanttara" (a born troubadour). That phrase says music is the reason he exists. Even while fighting cancer, he never stopped singing. With a single guitar he has made the era and private pain audibl…
Why Gates’s variety appearance drew attention A new kind of conversation played out on stage. In August 2025, Bill Gates returned to South Korea after three years and appeared on tvN’s variety show "Yu Quiz on the Block" (a popular program…
Why watch a musical in a movie theater? In August 2025, Korean headlines announced that Frankenstein: The Musical Live would open exclusively at a Megabox multiplex. Megabox is one of South Korea's major cinema chains, and the move pushed a reco…
YouTuber Lalal and Her Alter Ego Lee Myunghwa: A Bold Move or Risky Business? Lalal, whose real name is Lee Yura, is a South Korean YouTuber with over 1.8 million subscribers. What makes her channel stand out isn’t just her candid…
Hyeri at Ferragamo: Fashion Icon or Brand Tool? On July 7, 2025, actress and singer Hyeri made a glamorous appearance at the grand opening of Ferragamo’s new concept boutique at The Hyundai Seoul, a major department store in Yeongdeungpo,…
Son Tae-young's Street Shopping: A Cultural Turning Point or a PR Move? South Korean actress Son Tae-young recently uploaded a video to her YouTube channel, where she’s seen shopping at a local street vendor instead of the luxury bout…
Chae Eun-jung's Wedding and the Reality Show Debate Chae Eun-jung, a former member of the K-pop girl group CLEO, recently announced her upcoming marriage in August. While fans initially celebrated the news, it quickly stirred controve…
Is Going Barefaced Brave or Just Branding? The Case of Lee Hyori South Korean pop icon Lee Hyori has once again sparked discussion in both fashion and cultural circles — not by releasing a new album or hosting a variety show, but …
Hwang Dong-joo's Video Message: Heartfelt or Just Another Show? Actor Hwang Dong-joo recently stirred emotions with a video letter aired on the YouTube show Heung Brothers . In the clip, he softly expressed deep gratitude to a special…
Kwon Sang-woo and Son Tae-young’s Argument: Raw Authenticity or Oversharing? Celebrity couples arguing isn’t news—but what happens when they broadcast that argument to the world? That’s exactly what happened when South Korean actors Kwon …