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EL CAPITXN steps into his own story with debut album WHO KILLED EL?

After years of helping shape the musical identities of some of K-pop's biggest names, EL CAPITXN is ready to tell his own story. In an interview with KPopAngel, the producer and artist opens up about WHO KILLED EL?, his debut full-length album, and the personal contradictions, creative risks, and search for identity behind a project that brings together anger, vulnerability, faith, and the many sides of who he is.

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Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: What Is Your Favorite Soul Swap K-Drama?

For this round of Soompi & Viki Staff Talk, we are discussing another popular trope in K-dramas—soul swap! Here are the picks of some of our staff: Julia: “Secret Garden”“Secret Garden” is the most classic soul swap drama you have to watch! In this rom-com, rich and arrogant depa

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Stars Rock The Red Carpet At 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards – MUSIC DAY

The second day of the Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA) is here!Named MUSIC DAY, the second day of 2026 KGMA is hosted by Kim Jae Won and IVE’s Liz. Here are today’s red carpet looks: Kim Jae Won & LizALPHA DRIVE ONEAENHearts2HeartsKiiiKiiiKickFlipNEXZAHOFPark Ji HyeonBilllieTOUCHE

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Osmanthus? Meet Korea's trending seasonal scent

Seoul may have skipped much of fall this year, but the city has found another way to experience the season: through the scent of osmanthus. The sweet, delicate floral fragrance has been gaining popularity in Korea, fueled by travelers returning from Japan, China and Taiwan with o

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Osmanthus? Meet Korea's trending seasonal scent
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Jung Yong Hwa And Park You Na’s Fake Date Makes Hong Seung Hee Jealous In “Oh! My Guard”

Get ready to see Hong Seung Hee’s jealous side on the next episode of “Oh! My Guard”!“Oh! My Guard” is a romance drama that tells the unpredictable love story of Uhm Tae Bong (CNBLUE’s Jung Yong Hwa), an A-list actor with a fatal flaw, and Oh Hae Ra (Hong Seung Hee), a mysterious

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Jung Yong Hwa And Park You Na’s Fake Date Makes Hong Seung Hee Jealous In “Oh! My Guard”
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BE:FIRST Turn Five Years of Growth Into Forward Motion on BE:4UComeback

BE:FIRST celebrates five years of growth with *BE:4U*, a cohesive 13-track album balancing commanding rap, wide-ranging vocals, romantic vulnerability, and creative experimentation. Through highlights including “Rondo,” “for you,” and “It’s not a bad life,” the group refines its established strengths while confidently looking toward its future.

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BE:FIRST Turn Five Years of Growth Into Forward Motion on BE:4U
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Online retailers under fire for listing hanbok as hanfu

South Korean shopping platforms including Coupang and Naver carry listings that label hanbok, Korea’s traditional attire, as hanfu, a traditional Chinese style of dress, Sungshin Women’s University professor Seo Kyung-duk said Sunday. In a Facebook post, Seo also named Gmarket an

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Ahn Hyo Seop Resorts To Drastic Measures To Help Hong Hwa Yeon Overcome Her Cooking Phobia In “Final Table”

Ahn Hyo Seop will put Hong Hwa Yeon through an intensive training regimen on the next episode of “Final Table”!JTBC’s “Final Table” is a drama that tells the story of talented Korean chefs from around the world who gather to compete in “The Table: K-Chef 2026,” a high-stakes cook

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CJ’s Miky Lee wins Asian Hall of Fame lifetime honor

CJ Group Vice Chairwoman Miky Lee received the Centennial Medal of Lifetime Achievement at the Asian Hall of Fame ceremony in Los Angeles on Thursday, local time, in recognition of more than three decades of efforts to bring Korean film, music and television to global audiences,

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Kim You Jung Boards A Train With Park Jinyoung’s Fate Unclear In “100 Days Of Deception”

Park Jinyoung’s fate remains shrouded in mystery on tvN’s “100 Days of Deception.”Set during the Japanese occupation of Korea, “100 Days of Deception” is a period spy romance starring Kim You Jung as Lee Ga Kyeong (Kim You Jung), a pickpocket who becomes an undercover spy for the

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Kim You Jung Boards A Train With Park Jinyoung’s Fate Unclear In “100 Days Of Deception”
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Over 70 and in sync: Busan grandmas debut as trot girl group

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November Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

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Youth is all about learning from new experiences, making mistakes, and growing. However, there are moments that are especially meaningful, for better or for worse. In the premiere episodes of “Summer Vacation,” we got to meet Kim Ha Yeon (Cho Yi Hyun) and Jo Yu Gyeom (Jin Young),

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Yoo Yeon Seok And Seo Hyun Jin Face Off In Desperate Struggle On “The Perfect Lie”

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Kim Ji Won And Lee Jung Eun Revisit The Past As They Team Up For Surgery In “Doctor X”
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Kim You Jung Prepares To Say Goodbye To Park Jinyoung After Her Final Spy Mission In “100 Days Of Deception”

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Stars Shine On Red Carpet At 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards – ARTIST DAY

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[Photo News] Black Eagles soar over Busan

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[Photo News] Black Eagles soar over Busan
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ENHYPEN to Release ‘THE SIN: PARALLEL WORLD’ Hours Before 2026 MAMA AwardsNews

On Oct 30 and 31, ENHYPEN released a promotion calendar and tracklist for ‘THE SIN: PARALLEL WORLD’. The three-track single album is set to release digitally on Nov 20 at 14:00 KST, four hours before the 2026 MAMA Awards ceremony.

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Seo Hyun Jin Makes An Unexpected Choice In “The Perfect Lie”

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From Office Romances to Vampire Fantasy: the Best New K-Dramas of November 2026News

A look at K-dramas premiering this November and where you can watch them.

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Why The Remarried Empress Deserves a Spot on your K-Drama WatchlistK Drama

I went in expecting a little palace drama and came out completely invested in crowns, betrayal, beautiful gowns and one very composed Empress. After four binge-worthy episodes, I'm breaking down everything that's made The Remarried Empress such an exciting watch so far, especially why Shin Min-a's Navier is the woman we're all rooting for.

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EL CAPITXN steps into his own story with debut album WHO KILLED EL?⭐ FeaturedInterview

After years of helping shape the musical identities of some of K-pop's biggest names, EL CAPITXN is ready to tell his own story. In an interview with KPopAngel, the producer and artist opens up about WHO KILLED EL?, his debut full-length album, and the personal contradictions, creative risks, and search for identity behind a project that brings together anger, vulnerability, faith, and the many sides of who he is.

⏱ 2d agoBy Ana María PeñaRead story →
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AND2BLE Makes Comeback With 'French Kissing' and 'Sequence 02: Attraction'Comeback

AND2BLE’s Zhang Hao, Yoo Seungeon, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin, and Han Yujin return with Sequence 02: Attraction and title track “French Kissing,” earning two music show wins and 10 million MV views.

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From the Track to the Fashion Scene: &TEAM’s K Shines as an Ekiden Announcer and Sneaker Best Dresser Winner⭐ FeaturedNews

&TEAM’s K wins “Sneaker Best Dresser” award under the Male Artist Category for atmos on Oct. 31, 2026. Adding to his accomplishments, K was also selected to be an announcer for 58th All Japan University Ekiden on Nov. 1, 2026.

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Former NCT 127 Member WINWIN Stars in New Enemies-to-Lovers C-Drama⭐ FeaturedNews

Former NCT 127 member WINWIN stars in the C-drama Sunshine Through the Rain, an enemies-to-lovers campus story premiering Nov. 6 on Netflix and MGTV.

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