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Park Jeong-min issues apology addressing sudden 'Life of Pi' cancellation

Actor Park Jeong-min apologized Wednesday after the stage production of “Life of Pi” abruptly canceled its Tuesday performance just minutes before curtain. Park plays the lead role in the play.

2026-02-12

Comedian Park Na-rae to appear before police over abuse, prescription drug allegations

Comedian Park Na-rae will appear before police on Thursday for questioning over allegations that she abused her former managers and obtained prescription drugs illegally through a proxy.

2026-02-11

Theatergoers angry after 'Life of Pi' performance gets canceled five minutes before start time

The play “Life of Pi” starring actor Park Jeong-min was abruptly canceled Tuesday evening just minutes before it was set to begin. Fans who were waiting to see Park perform on stage were left stranded and angry.

2026-02-11

Actor George Clooney jokes about appearance with Park Bo-gum at Omega event

Even the dashing George Clooney can be self-deprecating when it comes to his looks — at least when he’s standing next to a much younger Park Bo-gum. The 64-year-old Hollywood actor went viral on Korean social media after joking about his appearance.

2026-02-10

Former President Park Geun-hye's residence seized by court for owing money to YouTuber

Former President Park Geun-hye’s private residence has been seized by the court at the request of YouTuber Kim Se-ui, after Park failed to repay 10 billion won ($6.8 million) owed to Kim.

2026-02-05

Do independent agencies help stars strike out on their own — or just skip out on taxes?

The recent allegations of tax evasion against Cha Eun-woo have drawn independent agencies into the discussion over potential exploitation by celebrities as a means of avoiding a 45 percent tax bill.

2026-02-03

Presidential K-culture committee appoints five senior global media executives as special members

The Presidential Committee on Popular Culture Exchange appointed five senior global music and media executives as special members, the advisory body said Friday.

2026-01-30

Man accused of breaking into Park Na-rae's home pleads for leniency in court

A man accused of breaking into comedian Park Na-rae’s home and stealing valuables worth tens of millions of won pleaded for leniency during his appeal trial.

2026-01-30

Generative AI: A new path to accessible fan content creation or lawsuit waiting to happen?

Generative AI is rapidly transforming fan content in Korea, enabling ordinary fans to turn shows, songs and celebrities into viral animations, covers and remixes, blurring the line between creative participation and copyright risk.

2026-01-30

Park Bo-gum opens hair salon in rural Korea for new reality show 'The Village Barber'

Actor Park Bo-gum returns to the small screen as a barber opening a hair salon in a rural village in tvN’s latest variety show, “The Village Barber.” The program follows Park as he runs a small countryside salon.

2026-01-29