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Choi Woo-shik in a still from Melo Movie. The Korean actor talks about trying to shed his youthful persona and leaning on co-star Park Bo-young while filming. Photo: Netflix

Parasite’s Choi Woo-shik on Netflix’s Melo Movie, looking forever young

The Korean actor talks about trying to shed his youthful persona, and leaning on co-star Park Bo-young while filming Melo Movie.

2 Mar 2025 - 7:16PMvideocam

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Are Jennie’s songs too feminist? Blackpink singer draws Korean ire

1 Mar 2025 - 11:15AMvideocam

Han Ji-eun on When the Stars Gossip, Study Group and acting on stage

28 Feb 2025 - 8:35AM

How actress Cha Joo-young went from supporting roles to star

Cha, who recently starred in The Queen Who Crowns, talks about gaining her father’s acceptance as an actress after making a deal with him.

25 Feb 2025 - 7:27PMvideocam

Cha Joo-young as Choi Hye-jeong (left) and Im Ji-yeon as Park Yeon-jin in a still from The Glory. Photo: Graphyoda/ Netflix

Melo Movie’s Park Bo-young on loving herself, chemistry with Choi Woo-shik

Actress known for playing lovable characters in Korean shows such as Strong Girl Bong-soon talks about taking on a new role in Melo Movie.

23 Feb 2025 - 6:15PMvideocam

Actor Lee Min-ho denies rumours he is dating 2NE1’s Park Bom

K-pop star began posting images of actor captioned “my husband” on social media last year, then said he had asked her to but ‘I’m single’.

21 Feb 2025 - 1:52PM

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The Glory star Jung Sung-il on Unmasked and nerves around Kim Hye-soo

The Korean actor opens up about his character in Disney+ series Unmasked and why he felt nervous and excited working with Kim Hye-soo.

21 Feb 2025 - 7:19PMvideocam

Jung Sung-il (left) and Kim Hye-soo in a still from the Disney+ thriller series Unmasked.

Love Scout’s Lee Joon-hyuk on subverting gender roles in Netflix romcom

Korean actor says playing the secretary to Han Ji-min’s female CEO was ‘fascinating’, and credits co-star Han Ji-min for ‘convincing’ acting.

19 Feb 2025 - 8:17AMvideocam

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Exo gear up for full group comeback as Kai completes military service

With member Kai’s military service complete, a full group comeback is on the cards once Sehun completes his duty in September.

10 Feb 2025 - 3:34PM

The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call star Ju Ji-hoon on the action-packed series

Starring as a genius battlefield surgeon, Ju says the new Netflix series is as much about fighting injustice as it is about saving lives.

6 Feb 2025 - 6:15PM

Ju Ji-hoon in a still from The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call. Photo: Netflix.

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Blackpink’s Jisoo fan meets to push new album include Hong Kong, Manila

Jisoo to release mini-album Amortage on February 14 and follow it up with fan meet events in Seoul and multiple Asian cities.

6 Feb 2025 - 10:03AM

Cover art for Jisoo’s Amortage EP. Jisoo’s agency has said the singer will embark on fan meets in Seoul and Asian cities including Hong Kong, Macau and Manila following its release. Photo: Instagram/jisoonews

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Surprise for G-Dragon fans as bandmate reveals star’s concert return

‘G-Dragon’s concert is in March,’ Daesung of BigBang tells crowd during a show by fellow bandmate Taeyang. It will be his first in 8 years.

6 Feb 2025 - 10:01AM

Queen of Tears star Kim Soo-hyun addresses co-star dating rumours

For months fans have speculated Kim and the actress who played his wife in hit K-drama, Kim Ji-won, are dating. Now the actor has reacted.

28 Jan 2025 - 8:01AM

Asian cinema: Korean films

Why Dark Nuns actress Song Hye-kyo is taking on darker roles

Back on screen in Dark Nuns, movie about nuns saving a boy who is possessed, Korean actress says The Glory reignited her passion for acting.

5 Feb 2025 - 3:57PMvideocam

Song hye-kyo as Sister Junia in a still from Dark Nuns.

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

K-pop star Minnie of G-(I)DLE on launch of first solo album, Her

‘It’s like my personal diary,’ Thai singer says of album out January 21, for which she wrote the seven tracks over a period of years.

21 Jan 2025 - 5:00PMvideocam

Minnie of K-pop group G-(I)DLE has released a solo album, Her. Photo: Instagram/min.nicha

Anorexia, extreme dieting, body shaming: singers on K-pop’s dark side

Soyou of Sistar and other K-pop stars open up about extreme dieting and depression in a documentary, sparking discussion about body shaming.

21 Jan 2025 - 7:42AM

Why Thanos role in Squid Game 2 was ‘destiny’ for Choi Seung-hyun aka T.O.P

In first interview in 11 years, K-pop star with BigBang reflects on ‘lost years’, how he saw playing Thanos in Netflix series and the future.

16 Jan 2025 - 1:49PM

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‘I feel much more loved,’ Lee Byung-hun says after Squid Game success

Lee, whose Front Man has a much bigger role in Squid Game season 2, says the Netflix series has brought him far more fame than Hollywood did.

10 Jan 2025 - 7:15PMvideocam

Lee Byung-hun as the Front Man in a still from the hit Korean drama Squid Game season 2. Photo: No Ju-han/Netflix

Asian cinema: Korean films

Best movie roles of Squid Game season 2’s new players

Do they look familiar? From Park Sung-hoon to Kang Ha-neul, we look at films new Squid Game actors were in before entering the deadly arena.

8 Jan 2025 - 4:15PM

Actress Lee Min-jung shares update on her son with Lee Byung-hun

Korean actress, who is set for return to screens after long break, posts photo of son Joon-hoo captioned ‘How dependable. Merry Christmas!’.

14 Jan 2025 - 1:20PM

Actor Ju Ji-hoon on the message of Disney+ K-drama Light Shop

Ju runs a light shop to which other characters are drawn. He recalls the ‘emotion I was experiencing for the first time’ shooting the series.

14 Jan 2025 - 1:28PM

Ju Ji-hoon in a still from Disney+ Korean drama series Light Shop. The actor says he experienced an emotion he’d never felt before in acting during one scene. Photo: Disney+.

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Are Winner’s Song Min-ho and Korean actress Park Ju-hyun dating?

‘Impossible to verify’ report the K-pop star is dating actress, his agency says. ‘Difficult to confirm’ a relationship, her agency says.

14 Jan 2025 - 1:32PM

Song Min-ho of K-pop group Winner and actress Park Ju-hyun, who are reported to be in a relationship. Photo: Instagram/korea_fans_panama

K-pop’s Rain puts on electric performance at Hong Kong International Races

The Korean singer thrilled racing fans with songs from ‘It’s Raining’ to ‘La Song’ – fans called him a ‘star shining on the stage’.

9 Dec 2024 - 4:18PM

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Review | Rosie, debut album of Blackpink’s Rosé, is an emotional roller coaster

Across 12 songs, Rosé breaks down the tribulations of lost love. While it is easy to empathise with, some may miss Blackpink’s upbeat tempo.

5 Dec 2024 - 12:31PMvideocam

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

How does APT by Rosé and Bruno Mars rewrite the K-pop playbook?

Less synchronised choreography and storytelling, more casual dancing and playful visuals – ‘APT’ blends K-pop and Western pop conventions.

15 Jan 2025 - 7:46PM

Rosé and Bruno Mars performed their song APT at the MAMA awards show in Japan on November 22. Its success stems from the “popification of K-pop”, or its integration into mainstream pop music. Photo: Instagram/mnet_mama

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Lisa Lim

2 Dec 2024 - 4:10PM

Opinion | Do we really need so many K-pop year-end award shows? It’s time to cut down

31 Aug 2022 - 5:15AM

Opinion | K-pop group NCT already has 20-odd members; does it really need more?

6 Jul 2022 - 4:45PM

Opinion | K-pop in 2022 so far: chaos, confusion, but at least there’s great music

8 Jun 2022 - 6:45AM

Opinion | BTS live concerts in Las Vegas were unlike anything I’ve experienced before

20 Apr 2022 - 5:42AM

Opinion | Hollywood glamour? More like Hallyu glamour – luxury brands turn to K-pop

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23 Aug 2022 - 5:44PM

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