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On August 7, the official YouTube channel for Harper’s Bazaar Korea released a featured digital segment titled Dear DIVEs’ Worry Corner is OPEN, featuring Jang Wonyoung, a prominent member of the globally recognized K-pop group IVE. During the broadcast, the 19-year-old artist assumed the role of a mentor and confidante, addressing the personal concerns and ... Read more

Actress and television personality Kim Bin Woo has officially confirmed that she and her family are preparing to depart South Korea to begin a new chapter of their lives in Bali, Indonesia. The announcement, made via the actress’s verified social media channels on August 2, 2024, marks the culmination of a year-long deliberative process. While ... Read more

The Ministry of National Defense of South Korea has launched a comprehensive internal audit into the conduct of its "celebrity soldiers" following a series of high-profile scandals that have ignited public outrage across the peninsula. What began as an effort to utilize the fame of popular entertainers for military public relations has devolved into a ... Read more

IVE’s Jang Wonyoung, one of K-pop’s most prominent figures, has once again found herself at the center of an online "attitude controversy" after a brief clip showing her crossing her arms during a recent event at Everland amusement park circulated online. While a segment of online commentators criticized her posture as "disrespectful," a far more ... Read more

What began as a promising on-screen romance between former volleyball sensation Kim Yo Han and accomplished pilates instructor-turned-CEO Lee Joo Yeon has officially concluded, just three months after their initial meeting. The news, revealed during the July 10 broadcast of Channel A’s popular reality program Groom Lessons Season 2, has sent ripples through the entertainment ... Read more

The public image of South Korean actor Jung Hae In has come under significant fire following a series of revelations regarding his continued personal associations within the entertainment industry. The controversy centers on Jung’s reported decision to maintain a close relationship with fellow actor Kim Soo Hyun, who has recently been the subject of grave ... Read more