Dec 28, 2024 · ILLIT Despite the amount of debate surrounding the group, ILLIT experienced one of the most successful debuts in K-pop. The quintet’s debut track “Magnetic” became one of the most popular songs not just in Korea but around the world, especially through online short-form videos that readily used the song as background music for various memes and challenges.

3 days ago · The Korea JoongAng Daily is an English-language daily published by the JoongAng Group, Korea’s leading media group, in association with The New York Times.

Dec 12, 2024 · Auditions will also take place in China, Japan, the United States and Canada, including stops in China's Chongqing on Jan. 26, Guangzhou on Feb. 8, Beijing on Feb. 13 and Shanghai on Feb. 15 and in Japan's Tokyo on March 16, Nagoya on March 20, Osaka on March 23 and Fukuoka on March 25.

Nov 29, 2024 · Actor Jung Woo-sung made his first public appearance on Friday night since news broke that he is the father of model Moon Ga-bi's baby, attending the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards held at KBS Hall in Yeouido, western Seoul.

Oct 17, 2024 · J-Hope described his discharge as a “third take” on life. “This is the start of the third take of my life," he said. "I will slowly show you a better side of myself."

Nov 20, 2024 · Tickets for the Incheon shows will be available to purchase on Dec. 2 from 8 p.m. exclusively for members of Lee’s fan club. Members of Hottest, the name of 2PM’s fandom, will be able to purchase tickets on Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. Regular admission begins Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. Lee last held two solo concerts last January, titled “The Day We Meet Again,” which is also the name of the digital single ...

Jan 31, 2025 · On Thursday, Kim Dong-suk, head of the civic group Korean American Grassroots Conference, told the news agency that Trump’s return to the Oval Office is a “disaster” for Koreans in the United States.

Dec 12, 2024 · Korean Air said Thursday that it fully completed the merger with Asiana after acquiring 131.6 million shares, or 63.9 percent, for 1.5 trillion won ($1.06 billion), wrapping up the takeover saga that began on Nov. 16, 2020.

Oct 10, 2024 · Han, best known for "The Vegetarian" (2007), is the first Korean to win a Nobel Prize in literature and the second Korean to win a Nobel Prize after late President Kim Dae-jung, who was recognized for his efforts to improve relations with North Korea with a …

Dec 2, 2024 · A total of 20 acts were nominated in the best song and album sections each, and 10 acts received nominations for the Rookie Artist honor. For the Digital Song category, K-pop acts NewJeans, DAY6, Riize, Le Sserafim, BabyMonster, Bibi, Viviz, IVE, IU, ILLIT, aespa, Lee Mu-jin, Lee Young-ji, Lim Jae-hyun, Zico, Kiss of Life, Taeyeon, TWS, QWER and (G)I-DLE have been nominated.