Korean Pop Culture

XG producer Simon, Yudai Hasegawa and Noritoshi Yanagawa of Avex, and one other were arrested Monday for alleged drug possession in Tokyo.

Samantha Puc - February 23, 2026

J-pop group XG announced a gender-inclusive name change following member Cocona's coming out as non-binary and transmasculine.

Samantha Puc - January 14, 2026

Solo Leveling: Ragnarok manhwa artist Jin announced that the webcomic will go on an indefinite hiatus during his compulsory military service.

January 9, 2026

K-pop is having a moment in the Billboard Year-End charts for 2025, with KPop Demon Hunters and "APT" topping multiple lists.

December 11, 2025

The Korea Content Awards recognized KPop Demon Hunters co-director Maggie Kang for her contribution to popularizing Korean culture globally.

December 10, 2025

D. Morris - December 10, 2025

KPop Demon Hunters and No Other Choice are nominated thrice each at this year's Golden Globes, highlighting Korean cinema in historic ways.

Samantha Puc - December 8, 2025

Neflix has announced TYGO, a new installment in its popular thriller franchise, Extraction, starring Don Lee, Lalisa Manobal, and Lee Jin-uk.

Samantha Puc - December 8, 2025

XG's Cocona came out as transmasculine and non-binary in a birthday Instagram post, revealing top surgery scars and a hopeful message.

Samantha Puc - December 1, 2025

Stray Kids has extended its own Billboard 200 record with the No. 1 debut of its new album, Do It, marking yet another hit for the group.

Samantha Puc - November 24, 2025

Korean American Leaders in Hollywood will honor Park Chan-wook, Maggie Kang, and Lee Byung Hun at its inaugural celebration on December 7.

Samantha Puc - November 19, 2025

K-pop girl group Baby DONT Cry has released its second single, "I DONT CARE," along with a new music video.

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