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"That's Not Cute": Fury Erupts After 15-Year-Old tripleS Member Seoah Filmed Post-Surgery
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"That's Not Cute": Fury Erupts After 15-Year-Old tripleS Member Seoah Filmed Post-Surgery

tripleS fans are outraged after a video showed 15-year-old member Seoah filming with a swollen face post-surgery, sparking a debate on idol labor rights and the treatment of minors.

Im Shi-wan and Seol In-ah to Star in tvN's Murder Mystery Rom-Com 'My Guilty Human'
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Im Shi-wan and Seol In-ah to Star in tvN's Murder Mystery Rom-Com 'My Guilty Human'

Im Shi-wan and Seol In-ah are cast in tvN's new drama 'My Guilty Human', an office rom-com where a chaebol heir and an undercover woman get entangled in a murder case.

Jin Se Yeon and Park Ki Woong Navigate Romance Between Feuding Families in 'Recipe for Love'
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Jin Se Yeon and Park Ki Woong Navigate Romance Between Feuding Families in 'Recipe for Love'

New stills from 'Recipe for Love' spotlight the romance between Jin Se Yeon and Park Ki Woong, whose families have been feuding for 30 years. The drama focuses on healing and reconciliation.

B1A4 and WM Entertainment Part Ways After 14 Years, Promise Continued Support
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B1A4 and WM Entertainment Part Ways After 14 Years, Promise Continued Support

K-pop group B1A4 has officially ended its 14-year exclusive contract with agency WM Entertainment. The company announced the mutual decision, promising full support for the members' future endeavors and continued collaboration.

Ji Sung Rewinds Time to Right His Wrongs in Action-Packed Teaser for 'The Judge Returns'
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Ji Sung Rewinds Time to Right His Wrongs in Action-Packed Teaser for 'The Judge Returns'

Actor Ji Sung stars as a time-traveling corrupt judge seeking redemption in the upcoming K-drama 'The Judge Returns'. Watch the intense new highlight teaser for the web novel adaptation.

HYBE's New Group KATSEYE Faces Lip-Sync Allegations, Reigniting K-Pop's Live Vocal Debate
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HYBE's New Group KATSEYE Faces Lip-Sync Allegations, Reigniting K-Pop's Live Vocal Debate

HYBE's new girl group KATSEYE is facing lip-sync accusations after a tour video of member Megan went viral, reigniting the K-Pop debate on live vocals versus polished performance.

Korean Disaster Film 'The Great Flood' Hits #1 on Netflix, But Divides Audiences Worldwide
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Korean Disaster Film 'The Great Flood' Hits #1 on Netflix, But Divides Audiences Worldwide

Starring Kim Da Mi and Park Hae Soo, the Korean disaster film 'The Great Flood' has reached #1 on Netflix's global charts. However, its popular success is met with extremely mixed reviews from critics and audiences worldwide.

'First Man' Ep. 7 Stills: Park Gun Il and Oh Hyun Kyung in Tense Standoff as Hahm Eun Jung Watches
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'First Man' Ep. 7 Stills: Park Gun Il and Oh Hyun Kyung in Tense Standoff as Hahm Eun Jung Watches

New stills for MBC's daily drama "First Man" Episode 7 show a tense confrontation between Park Gun Il and Oh Hyun Kyung, with Hahm Eun Jung watching. What does this mean for the unfolding revenge plot?

Lee Joon and Bae Yoon Kyung's 'Disastrous' Blind Date Kicks Off with App Glitch in KBS's 'Love Track'
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Lee Joon and Bae Yoon Kyung's 'Disastrous' Blind Date Kicks Off with App Glitch in KBS's 'Love Track'

Actors Lee Joon and Bae Yoon Kyung star in the 7th episode of KBS's 'Love Track,' titled 'More Than Stars,' where a dating app error leads to a disastrous blind date.

Jun Hyun Moo's Agency Releases 9-Year-Old Medical Records to Fight Illegal IV Allegations
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Jun Hyun Moo's Agency Releases 9-Year-Old Medical Records to Fight Illegal IV Allegations

Jun Hyun Moo's agency, SM C&C, has released 9-year-old medical records to refute allegations of illegal IV treatment, showing evidence of legitimate hospital visits and prescriptions.

Shin Min Ah’s ₩42 Million Wedding Dress Reportedly Cost More Than an Entire Korean Wedding
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Shin Min Ah’s ₩42 Million Wedding Dress Reportedly Cost More Than an Entire Korean Wedding

The price of actress Shin Min Ah's Elie Saab wedding dress has been revealed to be ₩42.0 million KRW—more than double the average cost of an entire wedding in South Korea, shedding light on the country's rising expenses.

Kim Joo Hun and Kwak Si Yang to Make Special Cameos in 'Dynamite Kiss' as a Doctor and Farmer
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Kim Joo Hun and Kwak Si Yang to Make Special Cameos in 'Dynamite Kiss' as a Doctor and Farmer

Actors Kim Joo Hun and Kwak Si Yang are set for special cameo appearances in the SBS K-drama 'Dynamite Kiss,' playing a doctor and a farmer. Get the details here.