German radio host Matthias Matuschik: ‘I am really sorry’ for attacking BTS

German radio host Matthias Matuschik: ‘I am really sorry’ for attacking BTS: Radio host Matthias Matuschik (left) and BTS (Matuschik’s website and Twitter) Embattled German radio host Matthias Matuschik has apologized for attacking K-pop superstars BTS on his show, likening them to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that should be eradicated with a vaccine and saying they

Korean actor-singer Kim Myung-soo enlists in the Marine Corps

Korean actor-singer Kim Myung-soo enlists in the Marine Corps: Kim Myung-soo (left) and the new Korea Marine Corps recruits entering the training camp on Feb. 22 (Twitter, Instagram)  Korean actor and singer Kim Myung-soo, also known as L of boy band Infinite, has enlisted in the Korea Marine Corps. The 28-year-old entered the camp on Feb. 22 to undergo f

Song Joong-ki’s new Korean drama ‘Vincenzo’ premieres at No. 1 in the ratings

Song Joong-ki’s new Korean drama ‘Vincenzo’ premieres at No. 1 in the ratings: Song Joong-ki (center), Jeon Yeo-bin (left) and Taecyeon (right) in 'Vincenzo' (Twitter/tvN) Korean actor Song Joong-ki’s new Korean drama “Vincenzo” is off to a good start, premiering at No. 1 in the ratings. According to Nielsen Korea, the first episode of “Vincenzo” on tvN on Feb. 20 got a

BTS’ J-Hope donates $135,600 to children with disabilities to mark 27th birthday

BTS’ J-Hope donates $135,600 to children with disabilities to mark 27th birthday: J-Hope at the press conference for BTS’ album 'BE' last November (Big Hit Entertainment) K-pop superstars BTS member J-Hope celebrated his 27th birthday on Feb. 18 and to mark the occasion, he donated to help children with disabilities. Charity organization ChildFund Korea announced that J-Ho

K-pop idol-actor Cha Eun-woo becomes newest member of Team #Penshoppe

K-pop idol-actor Cha Eun-woo becomes newest member of Team Penshoppe: Korean actor and idol Cha Eun-woo (Penshoppe) K-pop idol and actor Cha Eun-woo, chosen as one of TC Candler’s 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2020, is the newest endorser of clothing brand Penshoppe. Cha Eun-woo, the star of the recently concluded hit Korean drama “True Beauty” and member of K-po

Kim Myung-soo talks about role, scenes as ‘Royal Secret Agent’ ends with highest rating

Kim Myung-soo talks about role, scenes as ‘Royal Secret Agent’ ends with highest rating: Kim Myung-soo as Sung Yi-gyum in 'Royal Secret Agent' (iQiyi) Korean actor and singer Kim Myung-soo’s drama “Royal Secret Agent” aired its 16th and final episode on Feb. 9 with the highest rating for the series. “Royal Secret Agent,” an iQiyi original and exclusive K-drama series, tells the st

Australian civil rights org asks #GFRIEND’s #Sowon to apologize for #Nazi mannequin photos

Australian civil rights org asks GFRIEND’s Sowon to apologize for Nazi mannequin photos: The chairman of Australia’s leading civil rights organization has called on K-pop girl group GFRIEND leader Sowon to make a sincere apology and educate herself about the Holocaust after she uploaded photos posing with a Nazi mannequin in a cafe in South Korea. Sowon posted the photos on her Inst

K-pop group GFRIEND leader Sowon’s photos with Nazi mannequin earn ire of netizens

K-pop group GFRIEND leader Sowon’s photos with Nazi mannequin earn ire of netizens

Winners at 30th High1 Seoul Music Awards

Winners at 30th High1 Seoul Music Awards