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Kim Chang-min, indie film director, dies aged 40

Indie film director Kim Chang-min died on Friday at the age of 40. His organs were donated to four people, his family said Sunday. Kim died of a cerebral hemorrhage at 1 p.m. on Friday. Born in 1985, he is known for his work on indie movies.

2025-11-09

Trot star Jeong Dong-won given 'suspended indictment' for driving without license

According to the Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office on Saturday, Jeong was granted a suspended indictment on Nov. 6 for violating the Road Traffic Act.

2025-11-08

Blackpink's Rosé, 'KPop Demon Hunters' and Katseye earn Grammy nominations

Blackpink’s Rosé and Netflix’s smash hit “KPop Demon Hunters” both earned nominations for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, according to the Recording Academy’s announcement livestreamed on Saturday, alongside HYBE's global girl group Katseye.

2025-11-08

Girl group Fifty Fifty, French rapper Orelsan collab on 'Oulalalala'

Girl group Fifty Fifty has collaborated with French rapper and actor Orelsan on the song “Oulalalala,” which was released on Friday, Sony Music Korea said.

2025-11-07

BabyMonster to release 'Psycho' music video

Girl group BabyMonster is set to release the music video for the song “Psycho” on Nov. 19, agency YG Entertainment said Friday.

2025-11-07

G-Dragon themed Busan Fireworks Festival to launch on Nov. 15

The 20th Busan Fireworks Festival is set to be held at Gwangalli Beach in Busan on Nov. 15, organizers said Friday. This edition is themed after the singer G-Dragon and will feature AI technology like holograms.

2025-11-07

The Boyz's new subunit to release digital single 'Tiger'

A subunit of The Boyz will release the digital single “Tiger” on Tuesday, the boy band’s agency One Hundred Label said Friday.

2025-11-07

SIMF Orchestra's finale marks Korea-Japan cooperation both on and off the stage

The Seoul International Music Festival (SIMF) Orchestra presented a finale concert in collaboration with Japan to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the normalization of bilateral diplomatic relations.

2025-11-07

Complaint filed against Jeon Somi for using Red Cross symbol to promote beauty brand

A complaint has reportedly been filed with the police against singer Jeon Somi due to her recent unauthorized use of the Korean Red Cross symbol in a promotional kit for her beauty brand GLYF, according to Sports Kyunghyang on Friday.

2025-11-07

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony is this weekend. Who's getting in, and who's honoring them?

Chappell Roan will induct Cyndi Lauper, Donald Glover will induct Outkast and Elton John will perform a tribute to the late Brian Wilson at Saturday’s induction ceremony for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

2025-11-07