South Korea

Jimin from BTS established a new record by making ‘MUSE’ the most prolonged album appearance of any Korean solo artist on the Billboard 200. Billboard confirmed recently that the album continues its Billboard 200 run at 30 weeks and maintains position No. 132. K-pop history recorded its first solitary achievement of these Billboard specifications when Jimin accomplished this record as …

Actor Kim Sung-cheol has apologised for his participation in a survey that contained contentious images of female celebrities. An Instagram account known for sharing slow motion recordings of female idol performances shared the poll which provoked criticism for being disrespectful and improper towards the participating artists. In a statement released on February 3rd Story J Company, Kim Sung-cheol’s agency acknowledged …

Netflix is planning a high-profile rom-com release this Valentine’s Day. The highly anticipated ‘Melo Movie’ – starring Choi Woo-shik and Park Bo-young – is releasing on the platform on January 14. Things are getting more exciting. ‘Melo Movie’ is expected to consist of 10 episodes. The plot centers on the journey of a film critic and an aspiring director as …

The much anticipated Squid Game Season 3 is finally releasing on Netflix on June 27. The streaming platform recently released a poster that featured a masked guard dressed in pink dragging a dead player into a coffin. Prepare for the final game. Here's your first look at Squid Game Season 3 photos, premiering June 27. #NextOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/3j8yUaOccK— Squid Game (@squidgame) …

South Korean authorities are ordering budget airlines to reduce flight hours and hire more maintenance staff. It comes amid tightened safety standards after the December 29 Jeju Air crash that killed 179 of the 181 people onboard. In a meeting on January 23, the Transport Ministry pushed the top executives of nine budget carriers in the country to improve safety …

As investigators attempted to identify victims and determine the cause of the nation’s deadliest flying catastrophe, South Korea’s acting president, Choi Sang-mok on Monday ordered an emergency safety examination of the whole airline operation system. Four of the six crew members and all 175 passengers died when Jeju Air at Muan International Airport, Boeing’s new 737-800 belly landed and skidded …

The groundbreaking achievement of BLACKPINK’s Jennie, as reported by Forbes, as the first South Korean female artist to chart on Billboard marks a significant milestone for the K-pop industry and showcases the global impact of South Korean music. This achievement highlights the talent, hard work, and growing recognition of South Korean artists in the international music scene. K-pop has gained …

The forthcoming response from South Korea to Japan’s plan to discharge treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant, as reported by Reuters, represents a critical moment in environmental diplomacy between the two countries. The decision South Korea makes in this matter carries significant implications for regional cooperation, public health concerns, and the preservation of marine ecosystems. Japan’s proposal to release …

According to a Reuters article, South Korea’s factory activity has experienced its longest downturn in at least 19 years. The country’s manufacturing sector has been grappling with various challenges, including supply chain disruptions, a global semiconductor shortage, and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The article highlights that South Korea’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropped to 48.4 in …

The global phenomenon of K-Pop, spearheaded by the unprecedented success of South Korean group BTS, has had a profound impact on Korea Inc.’s expansion into the United States. Recognizing the immense popularity and cultural influence of K-Pop, Korean companies have leveraged this wave to strengthen their presence in the U.S. market, leading to what has been dubbed the “BTS Bump.” …