STOCKHOLM, Dec. 7 (Korea Bizwire) —On December 6, Han Kang, the acclaimed South Korean author and recipient of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature, expressed her shock over the resurgence of martial law in South Korea in 2024. Speaking at a press conference at the Nobel Prize Museum, Han reflected on the parallels between recent [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean e-sports star Faker said Wednesday that his past failures taught him valuable lessons that shaped who he is today, encouraging young people to embrace challenges with passion. The professional League of Legends (LoL) player, whose real name is Lee Sang-hyeok, made the remarks at an event in [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – Convincingly portraying the shift in attitude and mindset of the main character, Gi-hun, was one of the biggest challenges in creating the second season of “Squid Game,” director Hwang Dong-hyuk has said. In the first season, Gi-hun is depicted as “somewhat reckless, childish and immature, often quick to anger, [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – K-pop boy group Seventeen has been honored with a certificate of appreciation from Los Angeles for its contributions to music and youth empowerment within the American city, the group’s agency said Saturday. Pledis Entertainment said Joshua, the LA-born member of the 13-piece group, was invited by the LA City [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – The Swedish Academy’s announcement on October 10 naming South Korean author Han Kang as the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature has reignited discussions about artistic freedom and political interference in South Korea. The Academy specifically cited Han’s ability to “confront historical trauma” in their decision, notably referencing her [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – In a unique display of consideration for her upcoming concert’s impact on the local community, popular South Korean singer IU has gifted garbage bags to residents living near Seoul World Cup Stadium, where she is set to perform this weekend. On September 19, a post titled “IU’s Thoughtfulness” appeared on [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) –In a surprising turn of events, the popular K-pop girl group NewJeans has issued an ultimatum to their management company HYBE and its chairman Bang Si-hyuk, demanding the reinstatement of former CEO Min Hee-jin by September 25. This bold move has led industry insiders to speculate about the possibility of [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – The Empire State Building, an iconic New York City landmark, was illuminated in a color symbolizing K-pop girl group Le Sserafim, the group’s agency said Wednesday. The group participated in a lighting ceremony at the tourist landmark Tuesday (U.S. time) to mark the release of its fourth EP, “Crazy.” [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – NewJeans members on Wednesday demanded Hybe reinstate Min Hee-jin as CEO of the girl group’s management agency ADOR. “What we want is the original ADOR headed by Min Hee-jin, where management and production moved in unison,” all five members said through YouTube livestream, openly calling for Min’s reinstatement for [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min, a pivotal figure in South Korean soccer, recently shared his thoughts on what it means to be truly “world-class” during an appearance on a popular YouTube entertainment show. In the episode of “Salon Drip 2″ released on September 3, Son responded to host Jang Do-yeon’s [...]