Feb 24, 2026 Hajin Kim www.koreatimes.co.kr Seoul, South Korea — K-pop star and actor Cha Eun-woo is under investigation for alleged tax evasion worth nearly ₩200 billion (about $150 million USD). The Seoul Regional Tax Office suspects that a one-person company, founded by Cha’s mother, was used to divert his entertainment income. Authorities claim the company signed contracts with his agency, Fantagio, but provided no real services, functioning instead as a “paper company.”

Jan 3, 2026 Hajin Kim www.chosun.com Continues the 22nd, a YouTube channel called “Entertainment President Lee Jin-ho” uploaded a video titled “Exclusive Shock: Why Did Park Na-rae Set a 5 Billion Won Mortgage? Manager’s Claim”. Recently, news reports said that Park Na-rae’s one-person company set a very large mortgage on her house. The lender is her own company, ANPARK, and the maximum amount is about 49.7 billion won. Some people thought this was to prepare money for possib

Dec 1, 2025 Hajin Kim www.chosun.com Korean actor Lee Yi-kyung announced that he has sued the person who revealed a private rumor about him for defamation. He posted his statement on social media, saying that he could not share his opinion earlier due to his company’s request. Because of this revelation, he left the popular Korean TV program What Do You Do When You Play? and lost his MC position. The rumor came from a German woman, identified as A. She said, “I connected with

Dec 1, 2025 Taein Lee www.forbes.com Lee Soon‑jae, a towering figure in Korean drama and theatre, died in the early hours of November 25. He was 91. According to his family, he remained active in both stage plays and television dramas until very recently, appearing in productions such as Waiting for Godot and the KBS 2TV drama dogs know everything before his health forced a pause. Born in 1934 in Hoeryong, North Hamgyong Province, Lee moved to Seoul at the age of four to live

Nov 19, 2025 Hajin Kim kbizoom.com Famous Korean actress Kim Hee-sun, known for dramas like Sad Love Story and Remarriage & Desires, recently talked about a special online club she joined many years ago. The club was on a Korean portal site, and only real celebrities could join after showing proof of who they were. Inside the club, famous people shared stories about their daily lives and supported each other like friends. Kim Hee-sun said that some celebrities left the club w

Nov 19, 2025 Taein Lee www.chosun.com K-pop artist HyunA fainted on stage during the Waterbomb 2025 Macau festival, causing concern among fans both on-site and online. On November 9, HyunA performed at the Outdoor Performance Venue in Macau. While performing her hit song “Bubble Pop,” she suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed mid-stage. Fan-recorded videos show backup dancers rushing to check her condition, followed by security staff carrying her off the stage. The footag

Nov 19, 2025 Taein Lee www.filmfare.com South Korean actress and former member of the K-pop girl group After School, Nana (Im Jin-ah), and her mother were injured early Friday morning after confronting an armed intruder who broke into their home. According to her agency, Sublime, a man in his 30s entered Nana’s residence around dawn while carrying a weapon. The agency stated that both Nana and her mother were suddenly placed in an extremely dangerous situation inside the home

Nov 11, 2025 Taein Lee www.koreatimes.co.kr Korean actress Jeon Jong-seo is set to join a major Hollywood blockbuster, continuing her growing global career. Her agency, Andmarq, announced on the 6th that Jeon has been cast in the upcoming film Highlander (remake). The project will be directed by Chad Stahelski, known for the John Wick series, and features a star-studded cast including Henry Cavill, Mark Ruffalo, Russell Crowe, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, and Jeremy Irons. Th

Oct 22, 2025 Taein Lee www.chosun.com W Korea, a leading fashion magazine, has come under public scrutiny after hosting a lavish celebrity party under the banner of a breast cancer awareness campaign. The magazine issued an official apology four days after the event, but criticism continues to mount regarding both the event’s tone and the transparency of its donations. On October 19, W Korea released a statement on its social media platforms acknowledging concerns raised by t

Oct 20, 2025 Jin Lee www.sixloaded.com Hwasa, a member of the popular K-pop group MAMAMOO, made her comeback on October 15 with the new single Good Goodbye, a heartfelt song that explores whether parting can ever truly be “good.” The track blends a gentle rhythm with Hwasa’s rich, soulful vocals, portraying both sadness and hope within a warm and introspective message. Hwasa took part in writing and composing the song herself, adding authenticity to its emotional core. A spec