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Winner to tour Japan for first time in six years

Boy band Winner will tour Japan for the first time in six years, the band's agency YG Entertainment said Monday.

2025-06-02

Rising star Park Sue-ye takes 1st prize at XIII International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition

Violinist Park Sue-ye, 25, won first prize at the XIII International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition in Helsinki, Finland, becoming only the second Korean ever to win the award.

2025-05-30

Winner's Mino referred to prosecutors over alleged military service violations

Song Min-ho, 32, a member of K-pop boy band Winner, has been referred to the prosecution on charges of violating the Military Service Act over allegations of negligent service during his time as a public service worker.

2025-05-23

Kim Hyo-joo rises to No. 7 in world rankings after Aramco Korea Championship win

LPGA veteran Kim Hyo-joo rose to No. 7 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings after her second consecutive victory at the Ladies European Tour's Aramco Korea Championship on Sunday, bringing her one step closer to her goal of becoming world No. 1.

2025-05-13

Boy band Winner to hold two concerts at Olympic Hall in Seoul in July

Boy band Winner is set to hold two concerts at the Olympic Hall in Songpa District, southern Seoul, on July 26 and 27, YG Entertainment said Monday.

2025-05-12

Winner member Nam Tae-hyun booked for DUI while on suspended sentence for drug use

Nam Tae-hyun, a former member of boy band Winner, has been booked for drunk driving while serving a suspended sentence for drug use.

2025-05-08

Boy band Winner to hold first concert in over 3 years in July

Boy band Winner will hold a concert in July this year, the first over three years, without member Mino, its agency YG Entertainment announced Wednesday.

2025-05-07

Winner's Mino 'largely' acknowledges skipping work during public service: Police

Rapper Song Min-ho has “largely” acknowledged that he left his assigned worksite during his time as a public service worker, according to police.

2025-03-31

Rapper Song Min-ho defends military service record against allegations of sick leave abuse

Rapper Song Min-ho defended his military service record during questioning by police on Thursday, media reported Friday.

2025-01-24

Police launch official investigation into Winner member Mino's alleged dereliction of military duty

The Mapo Police Precinct have launched an official investigation into Winner member Mino’s alleged dereliction of military duty while the Military Manpower Administration has closed theirs, according to local media on Thursday.

2024-12-26