South Korea’s boomers had their turn. Now it’s ‘young 40s’ getting roasted for acting half their age
How the ‘young 40s’ label turned from a compliment to a mockery of the youth-chasing middle aged individuals.
Song Seung-hyun
‘Kpop Demon Hunters live-action leak’ stuns fans, but revealed to be AI
While many fans praised how realistic the videos are, some local tech experts voiced concerns over the ethical implications of such hyper-realistic AI content.
From Huntrix noodles to Soda Pop cakes, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ takes over collab scene
From cup noodles and cakes to crackers, local companies are rushing to join the ride.
Woman arrested for trespassing at home of BTS’ Jungkook
Such incidents highlight a recurring problem in the K-pop industry, namely obsessive “sasaeng” fans who cross boundaries and intrude on idols’ private lives.
Canadian influencer claims $10 million win over Buldak noodles that made her sick. Samyang says it never happened
Influencer Javeria Wasim alleged that eating the spicy noodles caused her to be hospitalised with a stomach ulcer.
South Korea is supposed to be doomed, but it now leads the world in triplet births. Why?
Experts point to wider use of assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilisation.
Firefighter who reportedly battled depression after Seoul’s Itaewon crowd crush missing for 8 days
In a past interview with local media, he described the traumatic experience in which 159 lives were lost, saying, “The bodies of the deceased were placed in the black-designated…
Korean government officials dance to K-pop song to promote global summit
The lighthearted video was made to promote the 10th APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting. The summit will bring together officials from 21 Asia-Pacific economies in Incheon this…
South Korean Police under scrutiny over delayed response in rare family shooting
According to local media reports, the suspect told police he shot his son with a homemade firearm because he "felt betrayed" after being cut off financially by the family. Police,…
South Koreans are sleeping less, spending more time on screen
The 2024 report from Statistics Korea found that the average daily sleep time was 8 hours and 4 minutes, down 8 minutes from 2019. It marks the first decline in average sleep…