Miss Universe Korea names 80-year-old model ‘best dressed’
Choi Soon-hwa, who turned 81 this month, fell short of the ultimate crown in the event in Gangnam-gu, southern Seoul. But her admirable efforts won her the consolation prize of…
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Brit pop legend Oasis to perform in Seoul next year
The legendary Britpop band Oasis, which disbanded due to conflicts between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, will perform in Korea for the first time in 16 years after a dramatic…
NewJeans fans corner Hybe amid PR backlash, looming National Assembly audit
On Monday, the girl group’s dedicated fan base, known as Bunnies, announced plans to file a complaint against Hybe’s top executives for breach of trust. The complaint stems…
80-year-old granny among finalists at Miss Universe Korea pageant
Despite her silver hair, sagging skin and crow’s feet, the ageless beauty was named a finalist in the national pageant earlier in September, giving her rivals – who are young…
‘Korea crossed the line too far’ disgraced singer’s lawyer cries foul after 3rd visa denial
Once a superstar in the 1990s K-pop scene, Korean American singer Steve Yoo has now been unable to enter Korea since 2002, when he obtained US citizenship and avoided South…
Vietnam partners with Los Angeles and Google to promote culture, cinema and tourism
Deputy Minister Phong said that there have been many significant milestones in the two countries' cooperation in terms of culture, sports and tourism, helping enhance mutual…
Meet Moo Deng, the most adorable hippo in the world
The pudgy, viral princess is a menace popular for splashing water, bouncing or “deng,” perpetual screaming, biting and bullying caretakers, and mimicking her mother, Jona. She…
Host of Miss Korea apologises for ‘inappropriate question’ about deepfake
"The 'deepfake video' in the question referred to 'recreating a real-life image by using AI technology, and was asking about the difference between (the candidates') actual self…
Blackpink’s Lisa to tour Asia in November: report
On October 15, she will join the special guest lineup for the Victoria's Secret fashion show which has been revived after six years. Tyla and Cher were also invited to perform at…
Coldplay to test Hong Kong’s dream to be Asia’s next concert hub
While the news has been welcomed in Hong Kong, it has also sparked concerns among locals about whether the financial hub can execute the concerts without a hitch.