BTS Jimin's kiss on cheek of young cancer patient goes viral

A brief encounter between Jimin of BTS and a young fan undergoing pediatric cancer treatment at the group’s latest concert has drawn widespread attention online. BTS was performing at the Arlington, Texas, stop of the group’s “Arirang” world tour Saturday. In the audience were children supported by Heroes for Children, a Texas nonprofit that provides assistance to the families of children battling cancer. In videos circulating online, Jimin stepped offstage and approached a young fan identified

2026-08-18 16:46:57:00

'Street World Fighter: Directors' War' explores unseen work behind K-pop dance

The cameras are no longer just watching the dancers. This time, they are watching the minds behind the moves. Mnet’s new competition reality show, “Street World Fighter: Directors’ War,” turns the spotlight on 10 choreographers, following the creative decisions, conflicts and problem-solving that unfold long before a performance reaches the stage. At a press conference Tuesday, director Choi Jung-nam said the series shifts focus to the people who shape performances behind the scenes. “The previo

2026-08-18 15:20:36:00

BB Girls' Yuna becomes one-day weather forecaster

Yuna of BB Girls made a surprise appearance as a weathercaster for a day, delivering the morning forecast on JTBC. Standing in front of the weather screen, Yuna opened by introducing herself and BB Girls' latest release. "Hello, this is Yuna of BB Girls. We have recently been bringing refreshing energy suitable for the hot summer with our new release, 'Body Wave,'" she said. "Now that the heat has eased a little, why not enjoy the rest of the summer with a lighter heart?" She then moved on to th

2026-08-18 11:23:50:00

Four in 10 US music consumers familiar with BTS: survey

Four in 10 US music consumers are familiar with BTS, while 46 percent view the K-pop group favorably, according to a recent survey. The group's agency BigHit Music said Friday, quoting second-quarter data from global music data company Luminate, that 42 percent of music consumers in the US were familiar with BTS, while 46 percent viewed the group favorably. The average recognition rate for all artists surveyed stood at 24 percent, putting BTS 18 percentage points above the overall average. BTS'

2026-08-14 15:34:14:00

'The Odyssey' tops box office with 3 million admissions

Christopher Nolan's latest movie "The Odyssey" surpassed 3 million admissions in South Korea on its 10th day in theaters, hinting at a strong run during the upcoming holiday period. According to the Korea Box Office Information System, the movie crossed the 3 million mark as of Friday at 7 a.m. It was released in Korea on Aug. 5. On Thursday alone, The Odyssey drew about 234,000 moviegoers, retaining the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office while accounting for 54.8 percent of daily box office

2026-08-14 15:28:30:00

Xdinary Heroes’ Gunil says insults targeted at privacy-invading fans

Former Xdinary Heroes leader Gunil admitted to making insulting remarks toward fans and confirmed his contract with JYP Entertainment had been terminated. The remarks, however, had been directed at “sasaeng fans,” or obsessive fans who invade celebrities’ privacy, he explained. Gunil wrote on a fan communication platform Thursday that he had suffered from invasions of privacy by sasaeng fans earlier this year, including an intrusion into the group's residence and the placement of a tracking devi

2026-08-14 15:17:24:00

Broadcast industry mourns 'Something in the Rain' director Ahn Pan-seok

The recent death of Ahn Pan-seok, the director of hit dramas "Behind the White Tower" in 2007 and "Something in the Rain" in 2018, has sparked tributes across Korea's entertainment industry. Kim Hye-soo, who starred in Ahn's series "Jjak," which means "partner" in Korean, told reporters Thursday that the news of his death had left her "numb and heavy-hearted." "He did not let go of his role as a director until his very last breath," she added. "I highly respect him for putting his all into direc

2026-08-14 11:13:21:00

Fans revisit old BTS clips after V reveals hearing difficulties

BTS member V's disclosure that he has been receiving treatment for hearing difficulties has prompted fans to revisit old video clips, with some interpreting previous behavior as possible signs of the condition. One widely shared clip was taken during the first of BTS' two shows at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Aug. 5. In the video, V and Jimin are seated onstage talking, with V appearing to turn his head to present his farther ear toward Jimin. "Now I understand this interact

2026-08-13 17:45:51:00

Cast from 'Love in the Moonlight' reunites for travel variety show

The cast of KBS2's hit historical romance "Love in the Moonlight" is reuniting for a special travel variety program to celebrate the series' 10th anniversary. Titled "Love in the Moonlight Again," the two-episode special has already completed filming and will feature five lead cast members ─ Park Bo-gum, Kim You-jung, Jin Young, Chae Soo-bin and Kwak Dong-yeon ─ on a one-night, two-day getaway. According to the production team, the five actors traveled to Hongcheon, Gangwon Province, on Aug. 4.

2026-08-13 17:25:04:00

These former child stars will make you feel old

News that the child performer featured in the "Baby Shark Dance" video will soon make his solo debut has prompted jokes online from viewers who say they suddenly feel old, highlighting the stark contrast between how he looks now and when he first went viral on YouTube a decade ago. Similar reactions often follow when once-familiar child stars reappear years later, with their grown-up looks making old memories feel surprisingly distant and reminding many of just how quickly time seems to have pas

2026-08-12 17:20:24:00