SM Entertainment has issued a stern warning against the ongoing invasion of the SMTR25 members’ privacy.

On March 25, SM Entertainment released a statement in which they threatened to take firm legal

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TWICE’s Dahyun will not be participating in the group’s performances for the time being.

Back in February, JYP Entertainment announced that Dahyun would be sitting out part of the North American leg 

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The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for film actors.

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media cover

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Meet the official “DEARLIT” characters for ILLIT!

On December 10, ILLIT released a series of cute videos introducing the “DEARLIT” characters that represent each of the group’s five members.

Yunah’s

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2PM’s Nichkhun has opened up about an alarming incident involving a stalker.

On March 14, Nichkhun took to Instagram Stories to issue a stern warning to someone who “stalked and followed” him while “

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After topping this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members, Park Ji Hoon has also claimed the No. 1 spot in March’s drama actor brand reputation rankings!

According to the 

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<html><head></head><body>Lee Sang Bo’s agency has confirmed the actor’s passing.

On March 27, it was reported that Lee Sang Bo was found dead at his home at approximately 12:40 p.m. KST.

In response to the report, his agency Korea Management Group released the following statement:

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Hello. This is KMG.

We notify you of the passing of our agency’s actor Lee Sang Bo.

We ask for your understanding in not being able to reveal the cause of death due to the request of his family.

His wake is held at Room 3 of the Pyeongtaek Central Funeral Home, but we respectfully decline coverage and visiting for the protection of his family and request for cooperation.

Thank you.
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Born in 1981, Lee Sang Bo debuted through the 2006 drama “Invisible Man Choi Jang Soo.” He has since starred in productions including “Private Lives,” “Miss Monte-Cristo,” “Elegant Empire,” and more. 

We express our condolences to Lee Sang Bo’s family and friends. May he rest in peace.



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Kim Young Dae will enlist in the military this April!

On March 25, Kim Young Dae’s agency OUTERUNIVERSE stated, “Kim Young Dae will enlist this coming April,” adding that “he will fulfill his duty to

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Red Velvet’s Irene is gearing up for her first solo tour in Asia!

On March 25, Irene announced the dates and cities for her upcoming 2026 Asia tour “I-WILL.”

The tour will kick off on May 23 in Seou

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SBS’s special concert project “Inkigayo ON THE GO” has unveiled its first lineup!

“Inkigayo ON THE GO” is a special music program that will be held at Paradise City in Incheon on April 26. The concer

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Upcoming drama “Yumi’s Cells 3” has shared the main trailer ahead of its premiere!

Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, “Yumi’s Cells” tells the story of an ordinary office worker named Yum

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MBC’s “Perfect Crown” has teased Byeon Woo Seok’s dashing transformation! 

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ENA’s “Climax” continues its upward trend!

On March 23, the new drama starring Ju Ji Hoon and Ha Ji Won climbed to its highest viewership ratings yet. According to Nielsen Korea, the third episode of

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Lee Byung Hun, Han Ji Min, and Lee Hee Joon have been confirmed for the new drama “The Koreans”!

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Kim Young Dae’s and Lee Naeun’s agencies quickly denied their dating rumors.

On March 26, a media outlet reported that Kim Young Dae and Lee Naeun were seen spending time together and enjoying an eve

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Song Ji Hyo will be taking a temporary break from YouTube.

On March 26, Song Ji Hyo announced in a post on YouTube that she would be going on a brief hiatus from her channel in order to recharge.

Th

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SWIM keeps winning and honestly the performances have been insane. BTS really said excellence only 💜

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Gone but never forgotten. His legacy will live on through his amazing work ✨

Heartbreaking news... he brought so much joy to everyone who watched him act.

Three wins already?? The song is absolutely crushing it and I'm here for every second of it!

OMG BTS is on a roll with SWIM!! 🔥 Can't wait to see what performance they bring next

RIP to a true legend. His performances will always be remembered 🙏

finally getting the bl content we deserve with such talented actors

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KCON LA is about to be the event of the decade!! Who else is planning their whole summer around this? 🔥

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SMTR25 deserves the world and SM is making sure they get it ❤️

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The way they're handling this is just *chef's kiss* perfect honestly

BTS’s agency has provided updates on legal measures taken to protect their artists.

On March 26, BIGHIT MUSIC released the following official statement:


Hello. This is BIGHIT MUSIC. 

We would like

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JYP Entertainment has shared updates in schedule changes for TWICE’s Chaeyoung due to her health. 

On March 26, JYP Entertainment released the following statement:


Hi, this is JYP Entertainment.

W

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Rapper San E has officially become a father!

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