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ONF's Independence After 8 Years Signals Shift in K-Pop Power Dynamics
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ONF's Independence After 8 Years Signals Shift in K-Pop Power Dynamics

ONF parts ways with WM Entertainment while keeping their group name, reflecting a growing trend of K-Pop artists choosing independence over traditional agency structures.

When Identity Becomes Performance Art
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When Identity Becomes Performance Art

Netflix's 'The Art of Sarah' explores fabricated luxury lifestyles and the men who chase the truth. Why are K-dramas increasingly fascinated with fake identities and what does this reveal about modern society?

K-Drama Ratings War: Breaking 20% While Others Fall
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K-Drama Ratings War: Breaking 20% While Others Fall

Analysis of K-drama viewership for January 19-25, 2026. Our Golden Days breaks 20% barrier, Love Me ends, weekend drama landscape shifts in competitive market.

Why Korean Drama's Return to Family Values Matters Now
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Why Korean Drama's Return to Family Values Matters Now

Yoo Ho Jung, Kim Seung Soo, Kim Hyung Muk, and So Yi Hyun discuss their new family reconciliation drama 'Recipe for Love' and what it means for K-drama's evolution.

When Daily Dramas Go Dark: Power, Revenge, and Chaebol Intrigue
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When Daily Dramas Go Dark: Power, Revenge, and Chaebol Intrigue

KBS2's upcoming daily drama 'Pearl in Red' features Choi Jae Sung and Kim Hee Jung as a ruthless chaebol couple, marking a genre shift for traditional Korean daily programming.

SM's New Trainee Reality Show Tests the K-Pop Training Formula
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SM's New Trainee Reality Show Tests the K-Pop Training Formula

Mnet's "Reply High School" puts 15 SM trainees in a school setting with Super Junior and TVXQ mentors. Is this the future of debut preparation?

The 2025 K-Drama Sageuk Surge: Cultural Export or Genre Fatigue?
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The 2025 K-Drama Sageuk Surge: Cultural Export or Genre Fatigue?

With 15+ historical K-dramas released in 2025, we examine whether this surge represents a golden age for the genre or signals oversaturation in the global market.

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Cha Eun Woo Breaks Silence on Tax Investigation Claims
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Cha Eun Woo Breaks Silence on Tax Investigation Claims

Cha Eun Woo directly addresses tax evasion allegations, sparking discussions about transparency and accountability in the global K-pop industry.

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Boys Planet Spin-Off: Testing K-Pop's Second-Chance Formula
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Boys Planet Spin-Off: Testing K-Pop's Second-Chance Formula

A spin-off group from Boys Planet trainees is in talks. Could this signal a new business model for survival show contestants who didn't make the final cut?

IDOL I' Episodes 9-10: When K-Drama Meets Industry Reality
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IDOL I' Episodes 9-10: When K-Drama Meets Industry Reality

JTBC's 'IDOL I' latest episodes balance cruelty and warmth, offering sharp commentary on entertainment industry ethics while keeping viewers emotionally invested.

Can 'The King's Warden' Redefine Korean Historical Cinema?
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Can 'The King's Warden' Redefine Korean Historical Cinema?

Yoo Hae Jin leads an ensemble cast in 'The King's Warden', the first Korean film to center on King Danjong's tragic story. Will this mark a new era for K-historical dramas in global cinema?

When Daily Dramas Dare to Go Dark: The Revenge Revolution
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When Daily Dramas Dare to Go Dark: The Revenge Revolution

KBS2's 'Pearl in Red' signals a bold shift in Korean daily dramas, as Park Jin Hee and Nam Sang Ji lead an intense revenge saga that challenges traditional afternoon programming formulas.