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How long before apateu is an English word, given Rosé and Bruno Mars’ APT?
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The world is getting smaller, at least culturally
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HBO series Barry takes another surreal turn in its final season
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Keeley Hawes’ ex-police officer gets caught in Crossfire on BBC First
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From cute to downright menacing, dogs’ wild cousins and why we need them
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Tamar Herman
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2022 is the year of the woman in K-pop, and there is no going back
5 Oct 2022 - 10:37AM
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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 - 12:31PM
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The Fiery Priest 2 midseason recap: Kim Nam-gil in comedy overload
4 Dec 2024 - 7:15PM
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Korean author on being your true self, as her hit guide appears in English
4 Dec 2024 - 4:46AM
K-drama
The Tale of Lady Ok, period rags-to-riches K-drama with Lim Ji-yeon
Lim Ji-yeon plays a humble servant who pretends to be a noblewoman, in this period K-drama set in the era of Joseon dynastic rule in Korea.
3 Dec 2024 - 7:26PM
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Lim Ji-yeon in a still from The Tale of Lady Ok.
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Controversial webtoon Get Schooled to become K-drama series
Depictions of racism and misogyny prompted webtoon’s removal from the US version of Naver. Despite this, the comic is still being adapted.
3 Dec 2024 - 10:18AM
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The Trunk: Gong Yoo, Seo Hyun-jin lead romantic thriller K-drama
A woman leaves her wealthy husband and sets him up with another woman. Meanwhile a suitcase hides a mystery in atmospheric Netflix series.
2 Dec 2024 - 7:45PM
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What’s in Squid Game season 2? New cast, sneak peeks and more
Get ready for 12 new characters, twice as many creepy killer robots, the return of certain familiar faces and more in Squid Game season two.
2 Dec 2024 - 7:38PM
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Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun in a still from Squid Game. Get ready for 12 new characters, twice as many killer robots, the return of certain faces and more in season two. Photo: Netflix
K-pop group (G)I-DLE to renew contracts, Aespa’s rise continues
(G)I-DLE get over their 7-year itch, and win record of the year at MMAs, where girl group Aespa take 7 prizes and TWS win rookie of the year.
2 Dec 2024 - 1:30PM
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Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born role’s special meaning for Moon So-ri
Korean actress was driven to appear in drama by thought of her late musical drama teacher, and practised a year to play lead character’s mum.
1 Dec 2024 - 2:42PM
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Bands
If K-pop’s Seventeen are ‘textbook’ excellent, why aren’t they dominating?
Seventeen balance charm and edge, are excellent ‘across the board’ – but critics say they are not unique and lack a universally beloved song.
2 Dec 2024 - 2:28PM
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Lookalike contest for BTS’ Jungkook keeps viral trend going
Look like a star? Enter a lookalike contest. After a Timothée Chalamet one went viral, it was the turn of BTS’ Jungkook. Up next: NCT’s Mark.
30 Nov 2024 - 4:54AM
The winners of a Jungkook lookalike contest in Chicago, in the US. The competition drew a large crowd of participants and K-pop fans alike. Photo: Facebook/BTS Archive Memes
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Gangnam B-Side: K-drama crime thriller descends into a gore fest
Ji Chang-wook’s Seoul pimp and Bibi’s escort fail to surprise us in this drama with gratuitous violence inflicted on badly-drawn characters.
29 Nov 2024 - 7:45PM
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6 new Korean drama series to watch in December 2024, including Squid Game 2
Squid Game returns for season 2 with Lee Jung-jae and Wi Ha-joon, Park Bo-young leads a supernatural mystery on Disney+, and more.
29 Nov 2024 - 6:15PM
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Bands
K-pop’s NewJeans announce split from agency Ador, citing a lack of respect
Members promise to fight for the use of girl group’s name, with Danielle saying ‘NewJeans never die’ and they hope to put out new music.
29 Nov 2024 - 10:17AM
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When the Phone Rings: Yoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin in ludicrous K-drama
This story, which follows a selective mute (played by Chae Soo-bin) and her public speaker husband (Yoo Yeon-seok), lacks substance.
28 Nov 2024 - 7:15PM
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Yoo Yeon-seok as presidential spokesman Baek Sa-eon in a still from Netflix K-drama When the Phone Rings.
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Love Your Enemy, engaging romcom K-drama with Ju Ji-hoon, Jung Yu-mi
A man and woman from two feuding families are reunited after 18 years in this romcom set around a high school.
27 Nov 2024 - 7:15PM
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Entertainment
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.
27 Nov 2024 - 9:45AM
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New K-pop group Katseye’s multinational members on hitting the charts
Members of US-based group Katseye, formed via reality show The Debut: Dream Academy, reflect on their tough training and debut EP charting.
12 Sep 2024 - 6:15PM
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K-pop group Katseye was formed through the TV audition programme The Debut: Dream Academy. Photo: Instagram/@katseyeworld
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Blackpink’s Jisoo eyed for Monthly Boyfriend and more K-drama casting news
In the latest K-drama casting news, Jisoo has been offered a part in Monthly Boyfriend and Song Kang-ho is confirmed for Inside Men.
21 Sep 2024 - 7:15PM
K-pop star HyunA threatens legal action over defamatory posts about wedding
‘No warnings, leniency or settlements’, singer’s management says of malicious online comments ahead of her wedding to singer Yong Jun-hyung.
6 Sep 2024 - 12:49PM
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7 of the best new Korean drama series to watch in September 2024
Action, drama, romance and comedy are on the K-drama schedule in September, from the heart-wrenching Iron Family to season 2 of monster series Gyeongseong Creature.
30 Aug 2024 - 7:15PM
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