Korea JoongAng Daily
The Korea JoongAng Daily is an English-language daily published by the JoongAng Group, Korea’s leading media group, in association with The New York Times.
2025 TOPIK schedule announced with more internet-based exams, …
Oct 10, 2024 · The Ministry of Education announced the 2025 TOPIK schedule on Thursday, increasing the number of internet-based tests and expanding the test to seven additional countries.
K-pop agencies declare war on deepfake porn using artists' faces
Sep 1, 2024 · K-pop agencies are declaring war against illegal video fabrications of artists, namely through deepfakes, as the whole country takes on the spread of deepfake sex crimes.
Former All-Star Choo Shin-soo retires after 20 years in MLB, KBO
Nov 8, 2024 · After 16 seasons in the big leagues and four more in the KBO, former MLB All-Star Choo Shin-soo officially called it a career on Thursday. Choo, 42, held his retirement press conference in Incheon, the home city of his final professional club, the SSG Landers.
SM Entertainment to hold global auditions in 2025 - Korea …
Dec 12, 2024 · Auditions will also take place in China, Japan, the United States and Canada, including stops in China's Chongqing on Jan. 26, Guangzhou on Feb. 8, Beijing on Feb. 13 and Shanghai on Feb. 15 and in Japan's Tokyo on March 16, Nagoya on March 20, Osaka on March 23 and Fukuoka on March 25.
J-Hope begins the 'third take' of his life after completing military ...
Oct 17, 2024 · J-Hope described his discharge as a “third take” on life. “This is the start of the third take of my life," he said. "I will slowly show you a better side of myself."
Japanese remake of Korean drama 'Nevertheless,' to premiere in …
Oct 31, 2024 · The remake aims to delicately portray the impulses of individuals falling in love and the main characters’ emotions while getting drawn into a relationship, even when they know it will hurt them, according to the production company.
2PM's Lee Jun-ho to go on tour in January - Korea JoongAng Daily
Nov 20, 2024 · Tickets for the Incheon shows will be available to purchase on Dec. 2 from 8 p.m. exclusively for members of Lee’s fan club. Members of Hottest, the name of 2PM’s fandom, will be able to purchase tickets on Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. Regular admission begins Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. Lee last held two solo concerts last January, titled “The Day We Meet Again,” which is also the name of …
Coupang's 'Family Matters' gives family ties a supernatural spin
Nov 27, 2024 · Coupang Play's upcoming series 'Family Matters' features Young-soo, a mother with memory-editing powers, as she leads a unique family to combat injustice, exploring themes of love and resilience among non-biological connections.
U.S. streamer Johnny Somali handed to Korean prosecutors for ...
Nov 11, 2024 · Ismael uploaded a video of himself pouring instant noodles on a table in a convenience store in Mapo District, western Seoul, on Oct. 17. His outburst began after an employee stopped him from drinking alcohol in the store.