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In the latest stills from When the Stars Gossip, Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin arrive at the space station, where their rocky start turns into a closer bond. Gong Ryong's special gift box leaves the space station residents in awe, building excitement for the second episode, airing January 5 at 9:20 pm KST.
The 39th Golden Disc Awards celebrated K-pop excellence, with Aespa's Supernova winning Song of the Year, and LE SSERAFIM taking Best Group. Other top honours went to NewJeans, DAY6, and ILLIT.
BSS reveals the official concept photos for their second single album TELEPARTY, blending “telepathy” and “party” to deliver a message of youthful happiness. The album drops on January 8, with teasers and a tracklist starting January 6.
BTS member J-Hope has donated 100 million KRW ($68,000) to families affected by the devastating Jeju Air crash at Muan Airport, which claimed 179 lives on December 29.
The wait is over! Squid Game Season 2 is here, and the stakes are higher than ever. Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), aka Player 456, is back with a single mission—find the masterminds behind the deadly games and end them for good. The season opens with a relentless Gi-hun diving into a dangerous search operation, setting the stage for a nail-biting seven-part series packed with twists, emotional bonds, and the brutal reality of survival. Viewers will witness an "unexpected" death in episode 1 itself.
Despite his military service, Jungkook connected with fans in a three-hour Weverse live, performing karaoke and sharing updates on his journey, his new YouTube channel, and his bond with Jimin.
BTS’s Jin will mesmerise fans once again with his powerful vocals for the space romance drama When the Stars Gossip, starring Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin, set to premiere on January 4, 2025.
The Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) demands transparency and stronger measures against tampering, citing recent controversies like those involving FIFTY FIFTY and Min Hee Jin as threats to the industry's ethics and stability.
Stray Kids crowned Top Global K-pop Artist, and SEVENTEEN named Top K-pop Touring Artist, solidifying K-pop's global influence.
BTS' Jungkook wins Top K-pop Album for 'Golden' and Top Global K-pop Song for 'Standing Next to You,' despite being on military service.