Korean Pop Culture

StudioMonowa penned as latest Korea-Japan media venture

Kalai Chik -
Top leadership from media giants CJ ENM, TBS, and U-NEXT announced a combined venture called StudioMonowa, described as a premium IP studio.

XG producer Simon arrested on suspicion of drug possession

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

XG announces gender-inclusive name change

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

SOLO LEVELING: RAGNAROK manhwa goes on hiatus for artist Jin’s mandatory military service

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

Rosé’s “APT” & KPOP DEMON HUNTERS dominate Billboard Year-End Charts

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

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS co-director Maggie Kang honored with cultural merit

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