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BIGBANG Taeyang Unveils ‘Quintessence’ Poster: Topless, Lying on Floor

• K-Pop

BIGBANG Taeyang Unveils ‘Quintessence’ Poster: Topless, Lying on Floor

editor 5월 5, 2026

/Photo=The Black Label BIGBANG member Taeyang has unveiled a captivating new poster, generating significant buzz among fans....

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Lim Young-woong’s ‘My Love Like Starlight’ MV Surpasses 76 Million Views, Youngwoong Sidae Legend Continues

• K-Pop

Lim Young-woong’s ‘My Love Like Starlight’ MV Surpasses 76 Million Views, Youngwoong Sidae Legend Continues

editor 5월 5, 2026

The music video for ‘My Love Like the Starlight’, one of trot singer Lim Young-woong’s signature songs,...

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Lim Young-woong Reveals Himself as Football-Loving Child Who Grew Up to Be Korea’s Best Male Solo Singer

• K-Pop

Lim Young-woong Reveals Himself as Football-Loving Child Who Grew Up to Be Korea’s Best Male Solo Singer

editor 5월 5, 2026

Lim Young-woong / Photo=StarNews, Lim Young-woong SNS Singer Lim Young-woong delighted fans by unveiling adorable childhood photos...

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TAEYANG 2004: Unveiling Visuals

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TAEYANG 2004: Unveiling Visuals

editor 5월 5, 2026

Taeyang’s Dazzling New Visuals Unveiled: A Glimpse into His Next Chapter The wait is over! Fans worldwide...

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Korea Auto Shift: China EV Surge, Japan Retreat

• Business & Economy

Korea Auto Shift: China EV Surge, Japan Retreat

editor 5월 5, 2026

Honda’s Exit Paves Way for Chinese EV Dominance: BYD Rises, Zeekr & Xpeng Target Korea’s Premium Market...

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K-Beauty Global Expansion Fuels Record Domestic M&A

• Business & Economy

K-Beauty Global Expansion Fuels Record Domestic M&A

editor 5월 5, 2026

K-Beauty Investment Surge: Record Deals Across Indie Brands, Manufacturers, and Distributors (Getty Images) South Korea’s vibrant beauty...

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Korean IPO Market Slump Despite Kospi Surge

• Business & Economy

Korean IPO Market Slump Despite Kospi Surge

editor 5월 5, 2026

An electronic board in the dealing room at Hana Bank’s headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul, shows the Kospi...

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Seoul Housing Gap Narrows Amid Cooling Market (KB)

• Business & Economy

Seoul Housing Gap Narrows Amid Cooling Market (KB)

editor 5월 5, 2026

A view of apartment complexes in Seoul, taken from Namsan in central Seoul on April 20. (Im...

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Samsung Board Chief Urges Dialogue as Strike Looms

• Business & Economy

Samsung Board Chief Urges Dialogue as Strike Looms

editor 5월 5, 2026

Samsung Electronics Board Chairman Alerts to Major Economic Crisis as Chip Strike Looms Shin Je-yoon, Samsung Electronics’...

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LG Display Unveils Next-Generation OLED for AI Devices at SID 2026

• Business & Economy

LG Display Unveils Next-Generation OLED for AI Devices at SID 2026

editor 5월 5, 2026

An LG Display researcher tests the brightness and color accuracy of a third-generation tandem OLED panel. (LG...

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