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South Korean K-pop icon Psy (Photo by Kevork S. Djansezian/Getty Images)

Nov 15, 2015 AM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Psy Discretely Donates 500 Million Won To Yonsei University’s Severance Hospital

Famous South Korean K-pop idol Psy reportedly donated 500 million won last September to Yonsei University's Severance Hospital, but wished to make his generous act unknown to people.

Han Chae Young

Nov 15, 2015 AM EST - Czarelli Tuason

‘Barbie Doll’ Han Chae Young To Host New Beauty Show In South Korea

South Korean actress Han Chae Young will be hosting a new beauty TV show in December featuring various beauty experts, who will be giving viewers tips and tricks on beauty and styling.

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Nov 13, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

Tomorrow Studios To Adapt Bong Joon Ho's Dystopian Sci-Fi Film 'Snowpiercer' Into a U.S. Television Series

The 2013 dystopian sci-fi film "Snowpiercer" will be adapted into a U.S. television series to be produced by Tomorrow Studios.

Actor Kim Yun-seok

Nov 12, 2015 PM EST - Ji Hyun Joo

‘The Priests’ Beats Out Hollywood Films In South Korea Box Office

"The Priests" has been ever-so-successful since its release.

(Photo by: Cameron Spencer / Getty Images News) South Korean award-winning pianist Cho Seong Jin's first album sells more than 40,000 copies four days after its release.

Nov 12, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Award-Winning Pianist Cho Seong Jin's First Album Sells Over 40,000 Copies Four Days After Its Release

More than 40,000 copies of Cho Seong Jin's first album were sold four days after it was made available in a number of record bars in Korea.

Bong Joon-ho

Nov 11, 2015 PM EST - Ji Hyun Joo

South Korean Film ‘Okja’ Supported By Neflix And Brad Pitt’s Production Company

Director Bong Joon-ho is making a comeback.

Kpop singer IU faces controversy for allegedly sexualizing a fiver-year-old book character in her song

Dec 08, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Singer-Songwriter IU Faces Conrtoversy For Allegedly Sexualizing A 5-Year-Old Book Character In Her Song 'Zeze'

IU's angelic image is now mired with contoversy for allegedly sexualizing a 5-year-old book character in her song entitled "Zeze". The 22-year-old artist has already expressed her apologies through her social media accounts regarding the issue.

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Nov 10, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Brand Black Yak Releases A Winter Jacket Smart Wear

Black Yak, a South Korean brand that manufactures mountain clothing, has unveiled their YAK ON H winter jacket smart wear that regulates the humidity and temperature of the wearer.

Fans wonder if Psy will be able to maintain his global stardom as he releases his new album. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Nov 09, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

Is "Gangnam Style" Singer Psy Still Globally Relevant? Anticipation Runs High As Psy Announces December Release of His New Album

Fans are hoping Psy would stick to his promise of "going back to his roots" for his new album.

Detective Conan (Photo by TMS Entertainment)

Nov 06, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

All Japanese References in 'Detective Conan: Sunflowers of Inferno' Were Changed for the Movie's Release in South Korea

From currency to popular landmarks to street signs, all Japanese references in "Detective Conan: Sunflowers of Inferno" were changed to South Korean as movie premiered in the country.

South Korea's top favorite song is Busker Busker's

Dec 01, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

'Cherry Blossom Ending' By South Korean Indie Band Busker Busker Is South Korea's Top Favorite Song, According To Mnet.com

Music streaming site Mnet.com has branded Busker Busker's hit entitled "Cherry Blossom Ending" as South Korea's top favorite song.

South Korean former comfort woman Lee Yong Soo | By: Jung Yeon Je | Getty Images

Nov 05, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Director And Producer Christopher H.K. Lee’s Comfort Women Documentary ‘The Last Tear’ Earns Film Fest Invitations And Award Nominations

Director and producer Christopher H.K. Lee released a documentary on South Korean comfort women during the World War II tiled "The Last Tear."

The Phone | By: New Entertainment World

Oct 30, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

Local Thriller Film ‘The Phone’ Tops The South Korean Box Office Over The Weekend

South Korean film "The Phone" tops the box office chart over the weekend, overtaking American film "The Martian," which remained at the No. 1 spot for two consecutive weeks.

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Oct 30, 2015 PM EDT - Czarelli Tuason

U.S.-Based Joombas Music Songwriter Dean Releases Single Debut Titled I Love It

The 22-year-old U.S.-based R&B and songwriter Dean releases his single debut "I Love It" last week with Korean rapper Dok2.

An instant ramen craze erupts in Los Angels and New York as Korean grocery stores introduce new premium-grade variety. (Photo by Junko Kimura/Getty Images)

Oct 26, 2015 AM EDT - Therese Agcopra

Companies Present New Variety of Premium Instant Ramen That's Healthier and Better-Tasting; Spikes Sales in Los Angeles and New York

A new variety of premium-grade ramen is set to eliminate ramen's image of being a cheap and unhealthy dorm food.

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