Court fines woman $2,200 for posting malicious comments about IU

A woman in her 40s who posted malicious comments about singer and actor IU was fined an additional 3 million won ($2,200) on Thursday.

2025-06-05

When life gives you an election: IU encourages fans to vote

Singer and actor IU encouraged fans to vote on Tuesday via an online fan community platform, saying "Good morning, today is voting day. Don’t forget to cast your valuable vote.”

2025-06-03

Stars don't shine intentionally as they turn out to vote in muted color palettes

Korean celebrities are also heading to the polls along with the 44 million eligible voters in Korea to cast ballots in the nation’s 21st presidential election on Tuesday.

2025-06-03

Netflix 'reviewing' accusations of hostile work environment on set of 'When Life Give You Tangerines'

Netflix said Thursday it is currently “reviewing the matter” regarding recent accusations that its popular romance drama series “When Life Gives You Tangerines” had a hostile working environment.

2025-05-29

For IU, success is a 'Never Ending Story' as 'A Flower Bookmark, Pt. 3' sweeps charts

IU has swept the major domestic charts with the release of "A Flower Bookmark, Pt. 3," the third installment of her cover project, with the track "Never Ending Story" topping two major charts.

2025-05-28

IU celebrates birthday with 200 million won donation to support low-income families, single parents

Singer and actor IU marked her birthday on Friday with a 200 million won ($143,780) donation to four different civic organizations helping those in need.

2025-05-16

IU to drop first covers album in eight years

Singer-actor IU will release the third part of her "Flower Bookmark" covers album series this month, her agency said Thursday.

2025-05-15

IU awarded plaque for reaching over 10 million YouTube subscribers

Singer IU now has over 10 million subscribers on YouTube as of Thursday.

2025-05-15

'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' 'Harbin' honored at Baeksang Awards — as it happened

Korea's biggest stars will gather in Gangnam, southern Seoul this evening for the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards. Join us here for live updates from the red carpet at 6 p.m. before we report live from the venue as the awards are handed out from 8 p.m.

2025-05-05

IU donates 150 million won to children and teenagers in need for Children's Day

Singer and actor IU donated 150 million won ($108,000) to children and teenagers in need in celebration of Korea's Children's Day, which falls on May 5 every year.