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Sleek interior and lighting reminiscent of the His Man 4 set
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Taichi from Boys Planet Confirmed for Queer Dating Show His Man 4

Former Boys Planet contestant Taichi joins Wavve's queer dating reality show His Man 4. Read about his transition from idol trainee to reality show star.

Contemplative portrait reflecting the seriousness of a legal dispute
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$20,000 Dispute: Park Na-rae Former Manager Embezzlement Scandal Explained

Comedian Park Na-rae is in a legal dispute with her former manager over a 30 million KRW event fee. Learn about the embezzlement allegations and the manager's defense.

Warm theater classroom interior in a small town school
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Kim Tae Ri After-School Teacher Taeri Confirmed: First Regular Variety Gig for the Star

Kim Tae Ri, Choi Hyun Wook, and Kangnam are confirmed for tvN's new variety show 'After-School Teacher Taeri'. Discover the details of Kim Tae Ri's first regular reality show.

The confirmed cast lineup for the new JTBC drama written by Park Hae Young
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Koo Kyo Hwan and Go Youn Jung Confirmed for Koo Kyo Hwan Go Youn Jung new drama

Koo Kyo Hwan, Go Youn Jung, and Oh Jung Se are confirmed for JTBC's new drama by 'My Mister' writer Park Hae Young. Discover the details of this highly anticipated project.

Comparison between a Dubai cookie and K-pop photocard
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EXO Baekhyun Dubai Cookie Controversy: Fans Call Out Hypocrisy Over Merch Prices

EXO's Baekhyun is under fire after criticizing the price of Dubai cookies, leading fans to compare the costs with his own high-priced merchandise. See the full breakdown of his merch production costs.

Illustration of NMIXX Lily during her live broadcast, holding a classic book and looking thoughtful.
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NMIXX Lily Wuthering Heights Live: Calling Out the Paradox of Hate-Streaming

NMIXX Lily Wuthering Heights live broadcast goes viral as she discusses POC representation in classics and calls out the paradox of hate-streaming. Read more on PRISM.

Emotional scene from To My Beloved Thief showing the two lead characters
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To My Beloved Thief Episodes 5-6: The High Cost of Walking in Someone Else's Face

Explore the emotional turning point in To My Beloved Thief Episodes 5-6. Discover how the body-swap forces the leads to confront the truth behind their secrets.

Interior view of a neon-lit Korean karaoke room
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2nd Gen Power: Big Bang and SNSD Sweep Circle Chart Karaoke Ranking 2025

BIGBANG and Girls' Generation dominate the Circle Chart Karaoke Ranking 2025. Discover why 2nd-gen K-Pop continues to rule the Korean karaoke scene.

NMIXX Lily AI Cover Controversy: Fans Demand Ethics in AI-Generated Fan Content
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NMIXX Lily AI Cover Controversy: Fans Demand Ethics in AI-Generated Fan Content

NMIXX Lily's reaction to an AI-generated cover at a Bilibili event has sparked a massive debate. Read about the NMIXX Lily AI cover controversy and what it means for artist rights.

Park Min-young and Wie Ha-joon's tense encounter in Siren's Kiss teaser
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tvN Siren's Kiss Wie Ha-joon Park Min-young Lead a Deadly Mystery Romance

Wie Ha-joon and Park Min-young star in tvN's new mystery-thriller Siren's Kiss. Based on the Japanese drama Ice World, witness their dangerous chemistry in the first teaser.

A high-end fashion runway with a digital error icon on a tag
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Milan Fashion Week Karina Gawon Mislabeling Controversy: A Pattern of Disrespect?

Exploring the Milan Fashion Week Karina Gawon mislabeling controversy by CULTED. Fans call out repeated errors as racial microaggressions or engagement farming.

Na Entertainment logo contrasted with negative social media feedback
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Na Entertainment N.angels Yoon Controversy: A Global Dream Shadowed by Scandals

Na Entertainment's new girl group N.angels faces heavy criticism over member Yoon's name and the agency's dark history of trainee abuse and failed projects.