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2025 Gyeongbuk Wildfire Sentencing 2026: Outrage Over Lenient Verdict

The 2025 Gyeongbuk wildfire sentencing 2026 was announced on Jan 16. Netizens are outraged over the lenient sentence given to those responsible for the record-breaking fire.

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The Decadelong Legacy: Show Me The Money 11 Series and Loco

Explore the decade-long journey of the Show Me The Money 11 series and Loco, the inaugural winner who redefined Korean hip-hop starting in 2012.

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TREASURE YG Entertainment Popularity 2026: Decoding the Latest Viral Debate

Analyze the TREASURE YG Entertainment popularity 2026 trends. Explore how the 2020 debut group evolved from survival show contestants to global K-Pop mainstays.

Atmospheric casino table setting for the Netflix drama The Dealer
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Netflix's The Dealer Cast: Jung So-min and Ryu Seung-beom Team Up

Netflix announces the cast for 'The Dealer' (working title) starring Jung So-min and Ryu Seung-beom. Discover more about this upcoming casino-themed action drama.

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Three Years of IU and Lee Jong Suk: How the K-Drama Power Couple Stays Strong in 2026

Explore the IU and Lee Jong Suk relationship timeline in 2026. From their 2023 reveal to their current status as K-culture's most stable power couple.

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The Price of Solo Fame: BLACKPINK Lisa solo performance controversy and her 2026 outlook

Explore the ongoing BLACKPINK Lisa solo performance controversy. Analysis of her recent career moves under LLOUD and the mixed reactions to her live vocals.

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Park Chan-wook No Other Choice Interview: Would You Kill for a Job?

Director Park Chan-wook and star Lee Byung-hun discuss 'No Other Choice', a dark parable about the capitalist job market and the lengths one goes for survival.

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Former NewJeans Danielle Instagram Letter: 'Members are My Home and Family'

On Jan 16, 2026, former NewJeans member Danielle launched her Instagram @dazzibelle and shared a touching letter to Bunnies, calling her members 'home and family.'

Kim Sun-ho and Go Yoon-jung in a romantic scene from the Netflix series Can This Love Be Translated
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Netflix Can This Love Be Translated Starring Kim Sun-ho and Go Yoon-jung Premieres

Netflix releases 'Can This Love Be Translated' starring Kim Sun-ho and Go Yoon-jung. Explore the global buzz and the series' unique multilingual premise.

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Dynamic Duo Gaeko and Kim Soo Mi Announce Divorce After 15 Years 2026

Dynamic Duo's Gaeko and influencer Kim Soo Mi have announced their divorce after 15 years of marriage, following a year of deliberation.

BLACKPINK Jennie Exhibition Skinship Photo Sparks Netizen Debate
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BLACKPINK Jennie Exhibition Skinship Photo Sparks Netizen Debate

BLACKPINK's Jennie sparks a major reaction with intimate 'skinship' photos at her latest exhibition. Read about the fan divide and her new artistic era.

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ME:I COCORO LAPONE Allegations 2026: Forced Hiatus and Faked Mental Illness Exposed

Ex-ME:I member COCORO exposes LAPONE Entertainment for faking her BPD diagnosis and violating privacy. Discover the shocking details of the 2026 idol scandal.