SK Broadband and the Seoul Fire and Disaster Headquarters have signed a formal agreement to prepare for disasters. At the center of the partnership is a model that pairs private media platforms with public firefighting expertise. The goal is to pre…
A Brazilian woman identified as A, who repeatedly visited the home of BTS member Jungkook, has been indicted after being held in custody. She rang the front-door buzzer hundreds of times and left mail at the house. Prosecutors charged her with viola…
Actress Jo Bo-ah welcomed a healthy baby boy on February 20, 2026. Her first child since marriage is a private joy that also drew public attention. The agency said both mother and child are stable and asked for warm congratulations and understanding…
Daejeon’s "Yeon (連) In Daejeon" is a city-run program that helps young adults meet one another. In 2025 it ran 19 sessions and—by the city’s count—led to three marriages. In 2026 the program will operate from March through December with no…
Deepfake sex crimes have returned to the courtroom. An incident in which an image of a member of a popular girl group was doctored and circulated has provoked controversy because the punishment fell short of a prison term. The court cited the defend…
The gap between idols and fans is much smaller than it used to be. Real-time interaction breaks the limits of time and place. Fandoms have moved beyond passive consumption to become content creators. However, the industrialized friendliness and risk…
James Van Der Beek died on February 11, 2026, at age 48. He quietly lost his battle with stage III colon cancer. He became internationally known as the lead actor of the teen drama Dawson's Creek (1998–2003). His death has renewed attention on t…
As more reality shows cast ordinary people, privacy controversies are multiplying. Producers are being criticized for repeated failures in pre-show vetting. Harassing comments and psychological harm to contestants and their families are serious. Edi…
Late January, a live YouTube event staged an auction-style dating segment that sparked public controversy. Viewers competed by sending paid tips and the highest bidder was given the participant's contact information. Some broadcasts also reporte…
The materials provided mix different people who happen to share the same name. As a result, it becomes difficult to pin down a single, clear subject. Notably, mid-January 2026 personnel notices from KBS (Korean Broadcasting System, South Korea's…
Since debuting in March 2023, PLAVE has quickly drawn attention in the K‑pop scene. A hybrid virtual boy group is testing the boundaries of mainstream pop music. The blend of Unreal Engine graphics and motion capture gives the project both cinematic…
A foreign fan who repeatedly visited Jungkook's home has been booked on stalking charges. However, reports say she returned after a no-contact order and threw mail and caused a disturbance. Meanwhile, the case has ignited debate over celebrity s…