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Director Ahn Pan-seok of 'Secret Affair' Passes Away While Battling a Cerebral Hemorrhage… Aged 64
Director Ahn Pan-seok, who directed numerous hit dramas such as “The White Tower,” “Secret Affair,” and “Pretty Sister Who Buys Me Meals,” has passed away. He was 64.
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BTS's V Reveals Hearing Problem: "I Can Only Hear About 30% in My Right Ear"
BTS members V and Jungkook have revealed that they are undergoing treatment for health issues.
V (left), Jungkook (Photo courtesy of Big Hit Music)
During a live broadcast with Jungkook on the f…
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BTS’s “Arirang” Reaches 1 Million Cumulative Points on Japan’s Oricon Chart… The Group’s Third Such Achievement
The group BTS has set a record as the first foreign artist to top major Japanese music charts.
(Photo: Big Hit Music)
According to the latest Oricon charts released on the 12th, BTS’s fifth stud…
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Ahn Jae-hong and Yoon Kyung-ho to Star in 'Gangshi: Workshop of Fear'... Filming Begins on the 9th
The film "Gangshi: Workshop of Horror" has finalized its cast and began full-scale filming on the 9th.
From left: Yoon Kyung-ho, Lee Da-hee, Ahn Jae-hong, Kim Ji-eun, Lee Hak-ju (Photo courtesy of …
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Zico Suddenly Cancels September Hong Kong Concert… “Due to Unavoidable Circumstances”
Singer ZICO has canceled his concert in Hong Kong, which was scheduled for this coming September.
ZICO (Photo = Edaily DB)
His agency, KOZ Entertainment, announced on the 10th via Weverse that “…
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ATEEZ Cancels Performance in Poland… “Organizer Failed to Fulfill Obligations”
The group ATEEZ will not be performing at “SOUND IN COLORS × K-POP EXPOSE,” taking place in Poland on the 15th and 16th (local time). This decision was made just three days before the performance.
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Shim Hyung-rae: Is a ‘The War’ Boom on the Horizon? A ‘Surprise Resurgence’ on Netflix 19 Years Later
Director Shim Hyung-rae’s film “The War” is drawing attention for a surprise resurgence 19 years after its release.
Photo: FlixPatrol
According to FlixPatrol, a website that tracks global OTT v…
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Blackpink's Lisa Rumored to Be Dating "Thailand's Cha Eun-woo," Blue Pongtiwat
Lisa, a Thai member of the girl group BLACKPINK, has been embroiled in dating rumors with Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat.
Blue Pongtiwat (left) and BLACKPINK’s Lisa (Photo: Blue Pongtiwat’s social media…
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Ha Young Issues Handwritten Apology Over Allegations of Great-Grandfather’s Pro-Japanese Activities: “I Was Unaware… I Apologize as a Descendant” [Full Text]
Actress Ha Young apologized and expressed remorse over allegations that her great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-ho, was a pro-Japanese collaborator.
Ha Young (Photo = News1)
On the 12th, Ha Young posted…
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Sales Approach 3 Million Copies in Just 5 Days… Stray Kids Restart Their Global Run
The group Stray Kids (Bang Chan, Lee No, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N.) has resumed its global run, making a strong showing on domestic and international charts with their new albu…