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The five members, who range in age from 14 to 19, greet Rolling Stone in Korean: “Hello, we are KiiiKiii!” But for the remainder of the conversation, they speak primarily in English.
Growing up in North Korea, Hyuk's childhood was about survival. He never listened to banned K-pop music but, after defecting to the South, he's about to debut as an idol. Hyuk is one of two young ...
Several South Korean celebrities have died recently, including Kim Sae-ron, a young actress who was found dead at her home a few weeks ago. The police ruled Ms. Kim’s death a suicide.
SEOUL -K-pop’s evolution has always been shaped by its audience. In the 2010s, South Korean agencies turned to China and Japan for fresh talent. Now, the spotlight is on South-east Asia.
If you look online, you’ll see that skin care obsessives raving about Korean collagen face masks have uploaded dramatic before and afters that reveal instantly transformed skin. Collagen ...
Just four healthy, urban adults, communing as equals. Or so I thought. But as we separated, the woman shouted, “You guys are so cute in your sneakers!” What? When someone significantly younger calls ...
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The upcoming South Korean K-pop audition programme Under 15 has received backlash over concerns of minor exploitation. Set to air Mar 31, the series features 59 contestants – all of whom are girls ...
But when freely available, it opens a Pandora’s box, which sets our inside demon loose. Just because the AI-Ghibli looks cute, it does not mean it’s harmless,” says Kolkata-based illustrator and ...