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PSY Passed the Torch to BTS. Why Is K-Pop Still Fighting the Obvious?

PSY’s decision to recognize BTS as K-pop’s future highlights the difference between contributing to an industry and transforming its global reach. The article examines how artists such as PSY, G-Dragon, and BTS shaped K-pop in distinct ways – and why properly crediting BTS’s unprecedented impact does not erase the pioneers who came before them.

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Song Hye Kyo Signs With New Agency + Stuns In New Profile Photos

Actress Song Hye Kyo has found a new agency to call home!On October 23, her new agency STAND announced that it had signed an exclusive contract with the actress. The agency stated, “We are honored to be working with Song Hye Kyo. We will provide our full support so that she can f

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K/DA and LoL Worlds go beyond the screen with Korea collaborations

Riot Games is rolling out a series of collaborations in Korea, including offline pop-up stores and limited-edition merchandise, to mark the opening of the 2026 League of Legends World Championship and the return of its virtual girl group K/DA. The 2026 LoL World Championship, Rio

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Major K-pop agencies skip Grammys’ new Asian pop category

K-pop’s four biggest entertainment companies — Hybe, SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment and YG Entertainment — have reportedly opted not to submit their artists to the Grammy Awards’ newly created best Asian pop music performance category, adding weight to concerns first raised

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Beliebers, Assemble! Justin Bieber’s SKYLRK Pop-Up Hits Seongsu, SeoulNews

From October 22–25, 2026, Justin Bieber’s streetwear brand, SKYLRK, will host its first pop-up store in Seongsu, Seoul. The pop-up will feature Seoul-exclusive items and a limited number of DOMO speakers.

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Finally, Yoon Ha Na (Kim Ji Yeon) and Yoon Ha Ru (Jang Se Hyuk) have succeeded in saving Jung Woo Jae (Park Seo Ham), giving him the chance to build a successful acting career where he is protected rather than spending his life protecting others. But at what cost?As episodes 7 an

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TWS to ‘light up’ fans with 2nd single

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Watch: Kim You Jung Undertakes A Dangerous Mission In New “100 Days Of Deception” Poster

tvN’s “100 Days of Deception” has unveiled a special poster hinting at the intrigue to come!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 s

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I-dle’s Minnie teases solo EP

Minnie of I-dle has uploaded an audio snippet of her solo digital EP, “I Love You to the Moon and Back.” Teh snippet includes parts of all three songs, starting with “White Clouds” and “Insomnia,” both marked by minimal acoustic sounds, before giving a sample of main single, “To

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80% of Netflix subscribers worldwide have watched Korean content

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Korea's Q3 art auction sales fall 11% as top-end deals dry up

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Seo Hyun Jin’s Father Passes Away

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PSY Passed the Torch to BTS. Why Is K-Pop Still Fighting the Obvious?⭐ FeaturedNews

PSY’s decision to recognize BTS as K-pop’s future highlights the difference between contributing to an industry and transforming its global reach. The article examines how artists such as PSY, G-Dragon, and BTS shaped K-pop in distinct ways – and why properly crediting BTS’s unprecedented impact does not erase the pioneers who came before them.

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Thai and K-Pop Stars Bring Star Power to the Singapore F1 Grand Prix⭐ FeaturedNews

The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix welcomed K-pop idols Stray Kids’ Bang Chan and Felix, CORTIS, TWICE’s Tzuyu, and Thai stars Fourth Nattawat, Pond Naravit, and Phuwin Tangsakyuen alongside major Formula 1 teams, including Ferrari, Williams, and Oracle Red Bull Racing.

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TEMPEST Announces Disbandment: Military Enlistment, Contract Expirations, and Solo PlansNews

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Six Months of the Arirang World Tour: Memories and Mishaps⭐ FeaturedFeature

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