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The total number of North Korean troops killed or injured fighting for Russia in its war in Ukraine has risen above 4,000, according to the National Intelligence Service's latest update ...

NewJeans looked invincible in the charts when they launched what was an unusual rebellion in the high-pressure, tightly-controlled world of K-pop. Hanni, Hyein, Haerin, Danielle and Minji stunned ...

Lara Raj, a member of Hybe’s first multinational girl group Katseye, publicly addressed her sexual orientation on Monday, a rare move in the K-pop industry that is drawing attention both in ...

K-pop fans in China are paying for the immersive experience of being an idol for a few hours and getting closer to the dream life of their favourite stars. Idol experience studios have sprung up ...

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The beloved K-pop girl group NewJeans is stepping back from the spotlight amid legal drama with their record label, Ador. During a concert in Hong Kong on Sunday, March 23, the five-member band ...

Three members of a South Korean family visiting the United States have been missing for more than a week after driving through a winter storm while on a road trip between the Grand Canyon and Las ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. South Korean and U.S. militaries held a joint ...

SEOUL – K-pop boy band 2PM member Lee Jun-ho will leave his label JYP Entertainment after 17 years, the company said on March 20. The two parties decided not to renew Lee’s contract ...

The upcoming South Korean K-pop audition programme Under 15 has received backlash over concerns of minor exploitation. Set to air Mar 31, the series features 59 contestants – all of whom are girls ...

Lollapalooza 2025 has unveiled its star-studded lineup, with major K-pop artists set to take the stage. Scheduled from July 31 to August 3 at Grant Park in Chicago, the festival will feature TWICE as ...