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S. Korea loses to 10-man Vietnam on penalties to finish 4th at Asian U-23 football tournament
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South Korea finished fourth at the top Asian men’s under-23 football tournament in Saudi Arabia following a loss to 10-man…
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Japanese analysts cite South Korean edge in naval capability
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Seungri and the shadow of ‘Burning Sun’: New allegations in Cambodia
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Seungri, once one of the best-known K-pop stars and a former member of the idol group BigBang, was forced to…
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South Korea loses 0-1 to Japan in U-23 AFC Semifinals, further exposing KFA’s woeful incompetence. Third place match against Vietnam on 1/23
Moreover, Japan’s team was u-21 while Korea’s was u-23, further highlighting the gap. Japan goes on to face China in…
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Stray Kids’ I.N Redefines Youthful Charisma in Arena Homme+ Korea February 2026 Issue — A Vision of Growth, Style, and Self-Assured Creativity
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Photo Credits: Arena Homme+ Korea + JYP Entertainment + Epic JYP (Japan) + Republic Records (US) Stray Kids’ I.N Ushers in a…
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MISAMO’s Exquisite Reign: Rolling Stone Korea Covers & PLAY Album Pictorials Unleashed
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Photo Credits: ROLLING STONE KOREA JYP Entertainment. Warner Music Japan MISAMO—TWICE’s luminous Japanese subunit comprising Mina, Sana, and Momo—commands the…
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Kim Seon-ho, Go Youn-jung spark global rom-com frenzy with ‘Can This Love Be Translated?’
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Netflix’s new romantic comedy “Can This Love Be Translated?” is gaining rapid momentum here and abroad, fueled by the immense…
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President Lee’s Approval Rating at 53%… “Impact of Ruling Party Nomination Donation Allegations” [Realmeter] | 이 대통령 지지율 53%…“여권 공천헌금 의혹 영향” [리얼미터]
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President Lee Jae-myung’s approval rating for state affairs recorded 53.1%, turning to a downward trend for the first time in…
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Snowboarder Choi Gaon earns 3rd World Cup title of season in Switzerland
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Teen snowboarder Choi Gaon has claimed her third World Cup victory of the season, further solidifying her status as a…
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Cardinals’ half-Korean pitcher O’Brien plans to pitch for Korea at WBC: report
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Riley O’Brien, the half-Korean pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, plans to pitch for Korea at the World Baseball Classic…
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President Lee to Address Japan’s Seafood Ban in CPTPP Talks
President Lee Jae-myung said ahead of his visit to Japan on the 13th to the 14th, “The issue of Japan’s…
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Korea to seek ‘optimal’ response in case of ruling against Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs: Seoul official
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Korea would seek an “optimal” response while watching other countries’ moves, should the U.S. Supreme Court rule against President Donald…
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It really annoys me when people call everything K-pop.
There’s always a gray area in every genre or style, but honestly, when I look at some of the groups…
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Korea, Japan agree to identify remains of those killed in Chosei mine disaster
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Based off Korea and Japan ticket prices, I think BTS will be very expensive compared to most kpop tours (likely on par with Blackpink or more)
Below are BTS’s confirmed ticket prices for Korea and Japan which I immediately noticed are higher than most groups. But…
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Lee gifts Japan’s Takaichi with drum set
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President Lee Jae Myung gifted a drum set to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi following their summit, Cheong Wa Dae…
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Amid China-Japan Spat, Both Countries Court South Korea
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BoA closes a historic chapter with SM Entertainment after 25 years
in NewsBoA has ended her exclusive contract with SM Entertainment, the agency that has been by her side since her debut.…
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New Assembly takes up anti-discrimination bill, reigniting equality debate – The Korea Times
Revised bill seeks to add class-action powers and protect more workers Korea has seen the formal introduction of a comprehensive…
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Oricon has released its 2025 total annual sales artists including kpop – how does it look compared to Circle chart?
Stray Kids – 5,259 million yen Seventeen – 3,827 million yen INI – 3,655 million yen (kpop?) Twice – 3,291…
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The Korean flavor winning over New York
in News“I became interested after seeing actor Lee Kwang-soo on a variety show. In Japan it is even introduced as a…
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Investment Income’s Share of Current Account Surges to 28.9% in 2025
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The investment income reached only 4.6% of the current account in 2015 but increased to 28.9% by last year. Dividend…
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Lee to visit Japan’s Nara next week for summit talks with Takaichi
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My thoughts on the KIOF issue at this point
Speaking frankly, I don’t know what their critics want at this point. I understand that the controversial live broadcast could…
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XLOV: Genderless Punk Sirens Drip Ethereal Defiance—K-Pop’s Y2K Rebels Rewrite High Fashion’s Rules
Photo Credits: 257 Entertainment “XLOV isn’t playing the idol game—they’re shattering the binary, one layered tutu at a time.” XLOV…
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TWICE’s Nayeon, Jihyo, Momo & Tzuyu Slay Victoria’s Secret PINK: Sultry Styles, Backstage Secrets & Why They’re Fashion’s New Angels
Photo Credits: Victoria’s Secret – JYP Entertainment – Victoria’s Secret PINK crowns TWICE’s Nayeon, Jihyo, Momo, and Tzuyu as its…
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Winter’s AHC Pro-Shot: Ethereal Glow in Winter’s Eternal Youth Campaign
Photo Credits: AHC Beauty – SM Entertainment – aespa’s Winter, the K-pop siren with porcelain poise, steps into the spotlight…
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China-Japan Tensions Escalate Over Rare Earth Elements: What’s Impact on Korea?
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Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae held a summit meeting on the occasion of the…
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Foreign Investment in Korea Hits Record $36 Billion Last Year
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FDI based on notification increased 4.3% to $36.05 billion last year, marking a record high for five consecutive years since…
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Lee signals ‘new phase’ in South Korea-China ties, Xi calls to stand on ‘right side’ of history
BEIJING — President Lee Jae Myung said this year will see the “full restoration” of relations between South Korea and…
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DxS (DK & Seungkwan) Unveil Emotional Debut: ‘Serenade’ Mini Album Lights Up Winter Nights
Photo Credits: Pledis Entertainment SEVENTEEN’s powerhouse vocal duo, DxS featuring DK and Seungkwan, drops their first mini album 소야곡 (Serenade) on January…
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