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Taeyang Solo Comeback, G-Dragon & Daesung Reunion at Coachella, Meaningful Message

• K-Pop

Taeyang Solo Comeback, G-Dragon & Daesung Reunion at Coachella, Meaningful Message

editor 4월 1, 2026

/Photo=The Black Label Taeyang, member of the iconic K-pop group BIGBANG, has officially announced his return to...

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BTS Jimin: Unrivaled Charm, Film Industry’s Pick

• K-Pop

BTS Jimin: Unrivaled Charm, Film Industry’s Pick

editor 4월 1, 2026

BTS’s Jimin is receiving significant attention from the film industry! Bao Nguyen, director of the Netflix documentary...

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BTS, Park Chan-wook’s Oldboy Homage, “2.0” Music Video Teaser

• K-Pop

BTS, Park Chan-wook’s Oldboy Homage, “2.0” Music Video Teaser

editor 4월 1, 2026

BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) dropped a teaser music video for “2.0,” a track from their highly anticipated 5th...

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BTS Oricon Chart Domination: Back-to-Back Number Ones

• K-Pop

BTS Oricon Chart Domination: Back-to-Back Number Ones

editor 4월 1, 2026

BTS’s new song ‘SWIM’ tops the Oricon Weekly Streaming Chart in Japan, marking their 6th number one....

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K-pop Stars Galaxy Corp Investment

• K-Pop

K-pop Stars Galaxy Corp Investment

editor 4월 1, 2026

Big-name signings, unconventional contracts spark industry skepticism Choi Yong-ho, CEO of Galaxy Corp. (Galaxy Corp.) Galaxy Corp.’s...

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BTS Jungkook, TikTok, 28 Million Followers

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BTS Jungkook, TikTok, 28 Million Followers

editor 4월 1, 2026

BTS’ Jungkook Achieves 28 Million TikTok Followers, Dominating the Platform. Jungkook’s viral ‘Two’ Challenge and ‘Ssak’ dance...

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UAE Crude Oil Export to South Korea: Ministry Confirms Shipment

• Business & Economy

UAE Crude Oil Export to South Korea: Ministry Confirms Shipment

editor 4월 1, 2026

Emergency crude oil shipments from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are en route to South Korea, following...

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Korean Stock Market Surge: KOSPI Rises, Won Strengthens on Middle East Optimism

• Business & Economy

Korean Stock Market Surge: KOSPI Rises, Won Strengthens on Middle East Optimism

editor 4월 1, 2026

The benchmark Kospi’s closing level of 5,478.70 is displayed on a screen at a dealing room of...

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K-Pop VR Concerts: Immersive Experiences & Big Screen Entertainment

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K-Pop VR Concerts: Immersive Experiences & Big Screen Entertainment

editor 4월 1, 2026

Boy band TWS performs “Overdrive” during the group’s “Rush Road” concert in virtual reality. (Amaze) Virtual reality...

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BAT Sacheon ESG Initiatives: From Philanthropy to Sustainable Action

• Business & Economy

BAT Sacheon ESG Initiatives: From Philanthropy to Sustainable Action

editor 4월 1, 2026

Employees of BAT Korea Manufacturing’s Sacheon plant take part in a community cleanup at Gwangpoman Bay in...

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