KB News DeskBTS’s “IDOL” Becomes Their 5th MV To Surpass 1.4 Billion Views
BTS has hit the 1.4 billion mark with yet another music video! On July 29 at 9:19 p.m. KST, BTS’s music video for “IDOL” surpassed 1.4 billion views on YouTube, making…
Police drop underage dating charge against actor Kim Soo-hyun
Police have decided not to pursue an underage dating charge against actor Kim Soo-hyun over his past relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron, sources said Wednesday. The Seoul Seongdong Police…
Yemen gov't says Houthis planning to impose fees for Red Sea transit
A minister in Yemen’s internationally recognised government on Wednesday accused Houthi rebels of working under Iranian guidance to establish a system to impose fees for ships transiting the Red Sea…
fromis_9 Announces 2026 Asia Tour “TOMORROW GLOW.”
fromis_9 is hitting the road with a new Asia tour! On July 29, fromis_9 announced their upcoming Asia tour “TOMORROW GLOW.,” which will kick off with a three-night concert in…
Gyeonggi education official found dead at Yongin apartment complex
A Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education official was found dead at an apartment complex in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, on July 23, prompting a police investigation, authorities said Wednesday. According to…
Bill Gates planning to visit S. Korea next month: industry sources
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is planning to visit South Korea as early as next month for meetings with Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, industry sources said Wednesday. According to the sources,…
Hospital left with W840m bill after treating unconscious patient for 6 years
A South Korean hospital that had treated an unconscious Chinese patient for more than six years was left with over 800 million won ($550,000) in unpaid medical bills after the…
Watch: fromis_9 Takes 1st Win For “Vitamin ME” On “Show Champion”
fromis_9 has won their first music show trophy for their new title track “Vitamin ME”! The July 29 episode of “Show Champion” was a special episode instead of the usual…
Nat'l team shooter under police probe over allegedly keeping excessive live bullets in car
A South Korean national team trap shooter bound for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan has been under police investigation for allegedly keeping an excessive amount of live ammunition in…
Chief regulator expresses regret over leveraged ETF-led volatility
The chief financial regulator on Wednesday expressed regret over recent extreme market volatility, saying the authorities take responsibility for the turmoil amid criticism that single-stock leveraged ETFs had amplified the…
