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K-pop girl group Itzy and Taeyang cover Indonesian dangdut and Malay songs, respectively
On Dec 6, KBS World uploaded an episode of its series World-Class K-Dol which featured Itzy learning about Indonesia. One…
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Commentary: From sinkholes to K-pop, there’s a growing threat of disinformation in Malaysia
PLAYING CATCH-UP Malaysia’s regulatory framework has struggled to keep pace with the rapid spread and sheer volume of digital disinformation.…
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Instant noodle brand Indomie announces NewJeans as global brand ambassadors, now has Korean ramyeon flavours
In an ad posted on its YouTube page, Indomie also revealed that it would be releasing Korean-themed instant noodles including…
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HYBE CEO apologises for controversial internal document containing malicious statements on many K-pop artistes
Lee Jae-sang, the CEO of South Korean entertainment conglomerate HYBE, has issued an official apology for the company’s leaked internal…
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K-pop agency JYP Entertainment vows ‘strongest legal action’ against deepfake videos
A major K-pop agency has vowed to take the “strongest legal action” against deepfake videos depicting its artists, after local…
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Commentary: In South Korea, the mere mention of feminism can end a conversation
BURNING SUN SEX SCANDAL The situation is further exacerbated by rising violence against women. According to a 2023 report in…
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Super Junior’s Kyuhyun sings fluently in Malay during Kuala Lumpur concert
On Saturday (Apr 13), fans in Malaysia erupted into cheers when Kyuhyun performed a cover of Bunga-Bunga Cinta (Flowers Of…
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South Korean singer Park Bo-ram, known for Reply 1988 song, dies at 30
South Korean singer Park Bo-ram has died at the age of 30 on Thursday (Apr 11), confirmed her agency Xanadu…
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Aespa’s Winter to go on hiatus while recovering from lung surgery
Aespa’s Winter will go on hiatus as she recovers from her lung surgery, announced her agency SM Entertainment on Friday…
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Blackpink’s Lisa partners with RCA Records for solo works
Blackpink’s Lisa has joined forces with RCA Records for her future solo releases. The 27-year-old K-pop star’s newly established company,…
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