K-pop boy band Infinite member and actor L (Kim Myung-soo) was discharged from his military service on Aug. 21 after 18 months. L, then 28, enlisted in the military on Feb. 22, 2021 and served in the Korea Marine Corps. (Clockwise from top) Infinite L's Instagram post, L on his enlistment on Feb....
“Squid Game” star Lee Jung-jae’s directorial debut film “Hunt” achieved a milestone by selling one million tickets in South Korea. “Hunt” is an espionage movie starring Lee Jung-jae, Jung Woo-sung, Jeon Hye-jin, Heo Sung-tae and Go Yoon-jung. Lee Jung-jae in "Hunt" movie (KOFIC)...
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Jorge Silva/AFP via Getty Images) SEOUL, South Korea – The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accused the South of causing a Covid outbreak in the country and warned of "retaliation," as Pyongyang declared "victory"...
Several celebrities took to social media to share their thoughts on the recent earthquake that rocked several parts of the country recently. Among them were Janno Gibbs, Sunshine Guimary and Joe Black who were all in La Union shooting scenes for an upcoming film when it occurred. Janno wrote: "Here...
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country was "ready to mobilise" its nuclear deterrent in any future military clash with the United States and South Korea, state media said Thursday. This picture taken on July 27, 2022 and released by North Korea's official Korean...
South Korean Kim Yuna, who won the gold medal in figure skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Canada, surprised fans by announcing that she is getting married to a singer later this year. The 31-year-old celebrity and endorser will marry 27-year-old singer Ko Woorim, a member of the crossover male...
Korean actor Kim Seon-ho has apologized again for last October’s controversy involving his former girlfriend. Kim Seon-ho is starring in the play “Touching the Void,” which opened last July 8 at the Daehakro Art One Theater Hall 2 in Jongno, Seoul. During the press conference for the play on...
Kim Garam has been kicked out of the new K-pop girl group Le Sserafim after she became embroiled in school bullying controversies. HYBE and Source Music announced on July 20 that they have terminated Kim Garam’s exclusive contract. Kim Garam (Instagram) The decision came two months after Kim...
Kim Atienza revealed recently how he took effort to reach out to Camille Prats and Iya Villania after their show "Mars Pa More" ended. According to Kim, he felt the need to do so particularly after landing a new hosting job in "TicktoClock." Ironically, the show is to take over the time slot...
Korean actress Kim Sae-ron’s case of drunk driving was sent to the prosecution, according to the police. On June 28, the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul sent Kim Sae-ron to the prosecution without detention on charges of drunk driving and taking no action after an accident in violation of the...
Korean actor Jang Hyuk and actress Kim Hye-yoon, star of the movie “The Girl on a Bulldozer” and the drama “Snowdrop,” will be honored at the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) which will run from July 15 to 28, and on July 23 and July 28 to 31 at Asia Society The 20th edition of NYAFF is...
Passion Revolution takes centerstage in this year’s Watsons HWB Virtual Summit and Awards The Watsons team led by their general manager Danilo Chiong and chief operating officer Jeff Go after the successful Virtual summit and Awards Watsons staged Passion Revolution: The 2022 HWB Virtual Summit...
