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Park Shin-hye welcomes daughter as 'The Judge from Hell' becomes a hit

Park Shin-hye welcomes daughter as 'The Judge from Hell' becomes a hit

Agency announces the birth of a healthy girl on the 22nd, making the couple parents of one son and one daughter after welcoming their first child in 2022
New arrival welcomed as Salt Entertainment announces birth Actress 'Park Shin-hye' has opened a new chapter in her life as a mother of two. On the 22nd, her agency, 'Salt Entertainment', said in an official statement, "Park Shin-hye gave birth to a healthy daughter today.
Jung Young-joo elected inaugural chair of Korea Musical Actors Association, backed by 80 actors

Jung Young-joo elected inaugural chair of Korea Musical Actors Association, backed by 80 actors

Association holds inaugural meeting on the 17th and names its first chair, launching legal support over unpaid appearance fees and other issues "When problems involving appearance fees and safety arise, we will provide legal support and push for institutional reforms"
Artists onstage, left in the blind spot, raise the anchor for rights protection The Korea Musical Actors Association has officially launched to safeguard the practical rights of musical theater actors, whose struggles have long been obscured by the spotlight.
Scalpers pocket 1.1 billion won selling BTS tickets, until their operation is exposed…

Scalpers pocket 1.1 billion won selling BTS tickets, until their operation is exposed…

Top 10 accounts flagged for 6,020 illegal posts; single account tops 200 million won in sales
Scalping market infiltrates social media, targeting top-tier artists Online social media has become a hotbed for illegal ticket scalping. More than 100 ticket-sale posts appeared each month on a single account alone, revealing an organized and clandestine illicit market that has evaded the...
'I'll Quit' by (G)I-DLE's Soyeon sweeps major music charts, sparks 9,800 Reels

'I'll Quit' by (G)I-DLE's Soyeon sweeps major music charts, sparks 9,800 Reels

Hits No. 1 on Melon Top 100 and four major platforms, with Kian84 narration fueling buzz 'I'll Quit', the title track from 'I-DLE's Soyeon's first solo full-length album, has swept major music charts by striking a deep chord with office workers.
Fin.K.L. reunites as full group after 21 years: 'Sustained activities, not a one-off event'

Fin.K.L. reunites as full group after 21 years: 'Sustained activities, not a one-off event'

First official activities since 2005 single; planned and managed by Gemstone E&M
First official move since 2005's 'Forever Fin. K. L. '; four-member lineup fully activates under Gemstone E&M's direction First-generation girl group returns with lasting reunion beyond a short-term project Fin. K. L.
MMA 2026 sets first-ever two-day event; Rescene, ILLIT and Hearts2Hearts to perform at Gocheok Dome

MMA 2026 sets first-ever two-day event; Rescene, ILLIT and Hearts2Hearts to perform at Gocheok Dome

K-pop “connection” performances set for Nov. 14-15 at Gocheok Sky Dome; Choi Yena, ILLIT and others join the first lineup
Massive popular-music festival evolves to unprecedented scale, sets sights on global fandom The spotlight of the popular-music industry will once again turn to Seoul this year. Melon, the event organizer, announced the second lineup of performers on the 21st for “MMA 2026” , which will be held over...
Yoon Hang-ki, pioneer of Korea's first rock band, celebrates 65 years in music with 12-song 'I Am Happy' tribute concert

Yoon Hang-ki, pioneer of Korea's first rock band, celebrates 65 years in music with 12-song 'I Am Happy' tribute concert

Composer and singer-songwriter formerly of Key Boys to perform at Mapo Art Center on the 24th of next month, joined by veteran stars including Seo Yoo-seok, Choi Baek-ho and Insooni
A living legend of Korean pop music delivers a powerful 65-year legacy Yoon Hang-ki, 83, a veteran singer-songwriter and a living witness to the history of Korean pop music, is bringing together 65 years of his remarkable musical journey.
CORTIS’ ‘GREENGREEN’ tops 4 million sales, joins BTS for rare feat this year

CORTIS’ ‘GREENGREEN’ tops 4 million sales, joins BTS for rare feat this year

An 18-week run on the U.S. Billboard 200 and 2.3 million debut-album sales have fueled a one-two surge
An 18-week run on the U.S. Billboard 200 and 2.3 million debut-album sales have fueled a one-two surge CORTIS, the group shaking up the global music market, has reached another landmark. According to BigHit Music on the 17th, cumulative sales of its second mini album, ‘GREENGREEN’ , have broken...
Lim Jin-mo’s Popular Music Webzine IZM Marks 25 Years With Concert Featuring Kim Soo-chul, Jaurim and Fifty Fifty

Lim Jin-mo’s Popular Music Webzine IZM Marks 25 Years With Concert Featuring Kim Soo-chul, Jaurim and Fifty Fifty

More than 30,000 reviews amassed by 100-plus contributors return to the stage next month at Hapjeong NOL Theater on the 23rd
A 25-year archive beyond text comes alive in cheers from a live audience IZM, a leading webzine for popular music criticism, is stepping beyond the printed word as it marks its 25th anniversary. On the 23rd of next month, IZM will hold a historic commemorative concert at Dongyang Life Hall NOL...
“Suspended for letting customers dance?” Culture Ministry moves to overhaul live-club rules, puts 80.2 billion won into next year’s budget

“Suspended for letting customers dance?” Culture Ministry moves to overhaul live-club rules, puts 80.2 billion won into next year’s budget

Public debate grows over revising the Food Sanitation Act enforcement rules that led to a live club’s suspension, as next year’s popular music budget is set at 80.2 billion won and concerns mount that four major agencies could monopolize FANOMENON
Music industry trapped by outdated standards as major overhaul of Food Sanitation Act rules looms The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is finally moving to address an absurd rule that can suspend a business simply because customers swayed to the music.