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'Cutie Street' agency seeks new idol in Korea… Asia five-country audition

'Cutie Street' agency seeks new idol in Korea… Asia five-country audition

Auditions to be held across five countries, including Korea, China and Thailand… as part of the Kawaii Lab idol project
The "Kawaii Lab" craze sweeping the archipelago kicks off a global audition hub in 5 Asian countries Asobisystem, a comprehensive entertainment company that created the hit girl group 'Cutie Street' in Japan, is shaking up the global idol market in partnership with the domestic concert planning...
| James choi Reporter
[Photos &] Seo In-guk on why he really chose three consecutive office dramas: “Not even a bit like me”

[Photos &] Seo In-guk on why he really chose three consecutive office dramas: “Not even a bit like me”

Praise for his role as Kang Si-woo in tvN’s “Work Tomorrow!”… Behind the ending ad-lib and his laid-back mindset after 15 years since debut
Actor Seo In-guk proved his seasoned depth from his 15th year since debut by fully bringing to life the workaholic Gang Si-woo in tvN “Work Tomorrow. ”, which recently wrapped, a character that stands in stark contrast to his true self.
| James choi Reporter
BTS Declines to Submit to 69th Grammys, Rejecting Division by Region and Language

BTS Declines to Submit to 69th Grammys, Rejecting Division by Region and Language

Despite taking No. 1 on the Billboard charts with its regular fifth album ‘Arirang,’ it makes the unprecedented choice to skip the ceremony… The controversy erupts over exclusion from major awards after the Grammys’ new ‘Best Asian Pop’ category is introduced
BTS Backs Out of Submitting to the 69th Grammys on the Spot… Rejects Limits of ‘Arirang’ by Region Backlash After the Creation of ‘Best Asian Pop,’ Even as It Reaches No. 1 on Billboard; An Unusual Boycott Declaration for the Ceremony for the Third Straight Year An Unprecedented Move by the Global...
| James choi Reporter
Hwang Jung-min Draws a Line Against Someone Spreading Privacy Allegations… “Stalker Behind It, Fine of 3 Million Won”

Hwang Jung-min Draws a Line Against Someone Spreading Privacy Allegations… “Stalker Behind It, Fine of 3 Million Won”

Agency says the court issued a three-time restraining order on approach; additional criminal complaint planned over maliciously manipulated posts
Unfounded "privacy allegations" surrounding South Korea’s leading actor "Hwang Jung-min" have ultimately been traced to a stalker’s malicious fabrication. The agency made clear that the source of the rumor is a suspect in ongoing "stalking crimes", and warned of an uncompromising crackdown.
| James choi Reporter
'Goryeo–Khitan War' Actor Jeon Seung-jae Collapses on Set… Dies at 47 After a Two-Year Illness

'Goryeo–Khitan War' Actor Jeon Seung-jae Collapses on Set… Dies at 47 After a Two-Year Illness

After being taken to hospital for a brain hemorrhage at a 2024 set in Suwon, he spent about two years battling illness before passing away.
A Tragic End for a Performer of Relentless Resolve Actor 'Jeon Seung-jae', who had suddenly collapsed on the set of KBS 2TV's epic drama 'Goryeo–Khitan War', did not manage to rise from his hospital bed. He was 47.
| James choi Reporter
Kim Soo-hyun Clears After 1 Year in ‘Underage Dating’ Inquiry, Suspects Audio Tape Manipulation

Kim Soo-hyun Clears After 1 Year in ‘Underage Dating’ Inquiry, Suspects Audio Tape Manipulation

Police decide not to bring charges due to insufficient evidence, with an audio recording submitted by the bereaved family showing signs of AI forgery
The underage dating allegation involving actor 'Kim Soo-hyun', which shook South Korea, came to an end about a year later. After a fierce battle over the truth, the dispute ultimately landed on the empty conclusion of 'insufficient evidence' in the face of scientific investigation.
| James choi Reporter
“His best twist is his death” Keigo Higashino dies… tributes pour in, including Ryu Seung-ryong over his connection to “The Name-ya General Store”

“His best twist is his death” Keigo Higashino dies… tributes pour in, including Ryu Seung-ryong over his connection to “The Name-ya General Store”

About 760 people leave condolences on a tribute page at local bookstores… next month’s new book “Transparent Spiral” tops the bestseller list
‘Keigo Higashino’ dies of colorectal cancer… “The final twist” that moved 760 people His previously unpublished final work “Eternal Memory” is set to be released next month, after taking over No. 1 on Aladdin’s bestseller list The master of Japanese mystery literature, Keigo Higashino, died on the...
| James choi Reporter
'Reeducation' and 'Squid Game'… Netflix enters top 10 in all-time viewership, a fourth all-time win for Korean content

'Reeducation' and 'Squid Game'… Netflix enters top 10 in all-time viewership, a fourth all-time win for Korean content

It surpassed 60.2 million views within 8 weeks of release… Netflix ranks it 10th among all-time non-English TV shows
A satisfying rebuke aimed at crumbling school authority shakes up the global charts Netflix original series 'Reeducation', starring actor 'Kim Mu-yeol', is triggering a major shift in living rooms around the world.
| James choi Reporter
“Kept it secret for 2 years for my son” Ko Jiyong opens up about divorce

“Kept it secret for 2 years for my son” Ko Jiyong opens up about divorce

The couple split two years ago after tying the knot in 2013—“I kept it private to support our son’s stable growth, and I’ll do my best as a father”
Ko Jiyong reveals divorce after 2 years… the real reason “Superman” dad The split becomes official on social media on the 29th—each goes their own way 11 years after marrying in 2013 Ko Jiyong, a first-generation idol group “SechsKies” veteran and a current businessman, has officially announced his...
| James choi Reporter
Genesis to Provide Production Support for Marilyn Monroe’s 100th Anniversary Film, Set for Its First Look in Venice in September

Genesis to Provide Production Support for Marilyn Monroe’s 100th Anniversary Film, Set for Its First Look in Venice in September

Dakota Johnson and Ellen Burstyn star, with Maggie Gyllenhaal directing… new film “Flesh Impact”
Genesis unveils “Flesh Impact” for Marilyn Monroe’s 100th anniversary… bringing Marilyn back to the screen Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and starring Dakota Johnson, debuting at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival in September A reimagining of a timeless icon, a new grammar of luxury to be...
| James choi Reporter