SEOUL– Minnie, a Thai member of K-pop girl group (G)I-dle, will release a collaboration single with British pop star Anne-Marie, next month, the group said Thursday.It tweeted that the song, titled “Expectations,” will hit music services around the wo…
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Hybe becomes largest shareholder in SM Entertainment
SEOUL– Hybe, the K-pop company behind boy group BTS, said Wednesday it has acquired a 14.8 percent stake in its industry rival SM Entertainment to become its largest shareholder.Hybe said in a regulatory filing that it has paid for the purchase earlie…
The Boyz returns with all members, turns into ‘fallen angels’
SEOUL– K-pop boy group The Boyz returned as a whole group for the first time in about a year Monday, presenting a concept of “fallen angels” for the new release.Member Eric joined the team for its eighth EP, “Be Awake,” about a year after he suspended…
Studio Santa Claus Entertainment to raise 35.6 bln won via stock sale
SEOUL — Studio Santa Claus Entertainment Co.on Thursday announced that it will sell stock to raise 35.6 billion won (US$27.7 million). The proceeds from the stock offering will be used primarily to pay off its debts.According to a regulatory filing, t…
‘Avatar 2’ becomes 2nd-highest-grossing movie in S. Korea
SEOUL– “Avatar: The Way of Water” has become the second-highest-grossing movie of all time in South Korea, overtaking “The Admiral: Roaring Currents,” the Walt Disney Company Korea said Monday.The sequel to James Cameron’s 2009 sci-fi flick “Avatar” h…
Music industry sends donations to help quake victims in Turkey, Syria
SEOUL– The K-pop industry joined international efforts Monday to help Turkey and Syria recover from the deadly earthquakes.Hybe, the parent company of K-pop superstars BTS’ label, has donated 500 million won (US$391,634) to Save the Children, a leadin…
Actor Yoo Ah-in tests positive for marijuana use
SEOUL– Actor Yoo Ah-in has tested positive for marijuana after undergoing a drug test as part of a probe into his alleged illegal use of an anesthetic medication, police officials said Friday.Police sent his hair and urine samples to the National Fore…
Director Hong Sang-soo to attend Berlin film festival with actor Kim Min-hee
SEOUL– South Korean director Hong Sang-soo will attend the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival later this month together with actor Kim Min-hee to promote their new film, “In Water,” his production company said Tuesday.Hong will stay for a week in…
Actor Song joong-ki announces marriage and wife’s pregnancy
SEOUL– South Korean actor Song Joong-ki said Monday he has just been married to British actress Katy Louise Saunders and she is pregnant with his baby.The 37-year-old actor made the surprise announcement in a letter to a fan club, saying the couple ha…
‘Decision to Leave’ gets two nominations at British Academy Film Awards
SEOUL– Park Chan-wook’s Cannes-winning romantic thriller “Decision to Leave” has been nominated in two categories at this year’s British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards.In the nominations for the upcoming 2023 BAFTA Film Awards anno…