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K-Pop Star IU Gifts Garbage Bags to Neighbors Amid Concert Venue Controversy

K-Pop Star IU Gifts Garbage Bags to Neighbors Amid Concert Venue Controversy

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 [...]

NewJeans Members Urge Return of Former ADOR CEO

NewJeans Members Urge Return of Former ADOR CEO

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 [...]

Son Heung-min Reflects on ‘World Class’ Label and Career Aspirations

Son Heung-min Reflects on ‘World Class’ Label and Career Aspirations

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 [...]

BTS’s Suga Issues Emotional Apology After DUI Scooter Incident Sparks Controversy

BTS’s Suga Issues Emotional Apology After DUI Scooter Incident Sparks Controversy

SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – BTS member Suga has issued a heartfelt apology following an investigation by police for operating an electric scooter while under the influence of alcohol. “I deeply apologize for the disappointment and hurt I caused to my fans and everyone who loves me through my wrongful actions,” Suga wrote in [...]

BTS Murals Transform South Korean City into K-Pop Pilgrimage Site

BTS Murals Transform South Korean City into K-Pop Pilgrimage Site

GUNSAN, Aug. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – In the coastal city of Gunsan, larger-than-life faces of BTS members are transforming urban landscapes into vibrant canvases, drawing fans from across the globe. The city is capitalizing on this artistic phenomenon with a new tourism initiative centered around these eye-catching murals. From August 5 to September 8, Gunsan [...]

South Korean Celebrities Openly Embrace Plastic Surgery on Television, Sparking National Debate

South Korean Celebrities Openly Embrace Plastic Surgery on Television, Sparking National Debate

SEOUL, Jul. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In a recent episode of SBS’s popular reality show “My Ugly Duckling,” viewers witnessed an unexpected scene: celebrities Lee Dong-gun, Kim Jong-kook, and Lee Sang-min nervously entering a plastic surgery clinic. This moment marks a significant shift in how South Korean entertainment figures approach the once-taboo subject of cosmetic procedures. [...]