KB News DeskWatch: ALL(H)OURS Brings Swag And Attitude In Fierce New MV For “HOP”
ALL(H)OURS has dropped new music! On August 25 at 6 p.m. KST, ALL(H)OURS releases “HOP,” one of the double title tracks from their upcoming sixth mini album “UNBOUND,” which will…
WEi’s Kim Dong Han And Yoo Yong Ha Leave Agency
WEi’s Kim Dong Han and Yoo Yong Ha have parted ways with their agency OUI Entertainment. On August 25, OUI Entertainment announced that the agency had mutually agreed with both…
Tax agency investigates company-funded mansions for wealthy owners
South Korea’s tax authority is cracking down on companies that turn corporate-owned homes into private perks for their controlling families, including a 20 billion won ($14.4 million) mansion in Hannam-dong,…
Alpha Drive One turns struggles into strength with ‘Unbreakable: Beast’
Amid Geonwoo’s hiatus over a hot-mic controversy, the rookie group says it has grown stronger Alpha Drive One says the challenges it has faced since its debut have only strengthened…
Lee Jung Eun, Kong Hyo Jin, Park So Dam, And Lee Yeon Dish On Their Upcoming Film “The Journey To Gyeongju”
The main cast of the upcoming film “The Journey to Gyeongju” recently took part in a photo shoot with ELLE Korea! “The Journey to Gyeongju” is a family revenge film…
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[Key Points] Korea eyes record 800 trillion won budget to revive growth
2027 government spending expected to exceed W800tr Budget push: South Korea’s ruling bloc is pressing for a more expansionary 2027 budget, with total spending expected to exceed 800 trillion won…
SK Innovation to absorb battery separator unit SKIET
SK Innovation will absorb its battery separator subsidiary SK IE Technology, bringing the struggling business back under direct control five years after it went public. The companies said Tuesday that…
Faker heads to Asian Games as South Korea targets esports gold sweep
Faker returns for his 3rd Asian Games as Korea targets 5 esports golds Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok is heading to his third Asian Games as South Korea makes its biggest push…
Netflix Addresses Reports Of October Filming For “The Trauma Code: Heroes On Call” Season 2
Netflix has responded to reports that “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call” Season 2 will begin filming in October. On August 24, Lee Nak Joon, author of the original web…
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[Key Points] Seoul braces for fallout from expanded US sanctions on Iran
Iran sanctions ripple: South Korea is assessing how expanded US secondary sanctions on Iran could affect energy costs, trade and financial markets. Five sectors targeted: Washington’s “Operation Economic Outcast” broadens…
