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Park Shin Hye Leads a Chaotic Double Life in New Teaser for '90s Comedy "Undercover Miss Hong"
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Park Shin Hye Leads a Chaotic Double Life in New Teaser for '90s Comedy "Undercover Miss Hong"

tvN's upcoming drama "Undercover Miss Hong" releases a new poster and teaser. Get the first look at Park Shin Hye's character going undercover in a 1990s securities firm.

Ji Sung is 'The Judge Returns' in MBC's New Time-Bending Legal Drama
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Ji Sung is 'The Judge Returns' in MBC's New Time-Bending Legal Drama

Actor Ji Sung stars in 'The Judge Returns,' a new MBC legal-fantasy K-drama. Check out the latest teaser and poster details for the story of a corrupt judge from 2035 who travels to the past.

Former K-Pop Idol Yoo Dongho of Apeace Hard Launches Relationship With Male Partner
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Former K-Pop Idol Yoo Dongho of Apeace Hard Launches Relationship With Male Partner

Former Apeace member Yoo Dongho has publicly revealed his relationship with his male partner through a new joint Instagram account, identifying as a 'Korean Taiwan international gay couple.'

'Mr. Bride' Co-Stars Takasugi Mahiro and Haru Announce Marriage, Bypassing Dating News
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'Mr. Bride' Co-Stars Takasugi Mahiro and Haru Announce Marriage, Bypassing Dating News

Co-stars of the 2023 J-Drama 'Mr. Bride,' Takasugi Mahiro and Haru, surprised fans by announcing their marriage on December 23, 2025, via social media, skipping any public dating announcements.

New Padre Song Sung-mun on Joining His Idol Machado and Challenging Ace Paul Skenes
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New Padre Song Sung-mun on Joining His Idol Machado and Challenging Ace Paul Skenes

New San Diego Padres signee Song Sung-mun expresses excitement to play with his idol Manny Machado and his ambition to face ace pitcher Paul Skenes, setting a tone of admiration and challenge for his MLB debut.

Nongshim Opens K-Style Noodle Bar at NYC's JFK Airport, Turning Layovers into Flavor Getaways
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Nongshim Opens K-Style Noodle Bar at NYC's JFK Airport, Turning Layovers into Flavor Getaways

South Korean noodle giant Nongshim has opened a new K-style ramyeon experience space in New York's JFK Airport, its fourth overseas location, signaling a strategic push to make K-food a global cultural staple.

Korea's Official 'Singer of the Year' Poll Reveals a Nation Divided by Music
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Korea's Official 'Singer of the Year' Poll Reveals a Nation Divided by Music

Gallup Korea's official 2025 poll names the country's favorite singers, revealing a deep generational split. IU tops the under-40 list, while Lim Young Woong dominates the over-40s. See the full rankings.

'Surely Tomorrow' Episodes 5-6: Is the Hero's Sacrifice a Path to Healing or Self-Destruction?
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'Surely Tomorrow' Episodes 5-6: Is the Hero's Sacrifice a Path to Healing or Self-Destruction?

In 'Surely Tomorrow' episodes 5-6, the main couple's relationship deepens amidst past revelations. But is the hero's sacrifice a sign of healing or a red flag? An analysis based on the Dramabeans recap.

KOYOTE's Kim Jongmin Candidly Opens Up About Fertility Struggles
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KOYOTE's Kim Jongmin Candidly Opens Up About Fertility Struggles

KOYOTE's Kim Jongmin opened up on Shin Dong Youp's 'Zzanbros' about his struggles with conceiving a second child, revealing his sperm quality was below the mark in a candid teaser.

The MLB Pipeline: How the Kiwoom Heroes Became Baseball’s Unlikeliest Talent Factory
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The MLB Pipeline: How the Kiwoom Heroes Became Baseball’s Unlikeliest Talent Factory

With Song Sung-mun joining the Padres, the Kiwoom Heroes have now sent six players to MLB, solidifying their status as a premier talent factory. An analysis of their unique and profitable business model.

LE SSERAFIM's Eunchae Goes Viral for 'In-Motion' Visuals That Stun Netizens
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LE SSERAFIM's Eunchae Goes Viral for 'In-Motion' Visuals That Stun Netizens

LE SSERAFIM's Eunchae is trending online for her model-like proportions and stunning visuals that fans say 'shine more in movement.' An analysis of the rising importance of 'performance visuals' in 4th gen K-Pop.

The 'Rosé Curse': Why BLACKPINK Fans Say a Photo With Rosé Spells a Breakup
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The 'Rosé Curse': Why BLACKPINK Fans Say a Photo With Rosé Spells a Breakup

A viral fan theory known as the "Rosé Curse" suggests celebrity couples break up after taking a photo with BLACKPINK's Rosé. We break down the theory, the examples fans cite, and what it says about modern fan culture.