Articles by Jon Maala

Lee Jong Suk on top of movie actors' brand reputation rankings in September

Hallyu star Lee Jong Suk topped the latest brand reputation rankings for Korean movie actors.

Oct 1, 2017

Revealed: Nominees for 54th Annual Daejong Film Awards

The Korean political crime thriller movie "The King" got 14 nods to lead the nominations at the 54th Daejong Film Awards, which will be held on October 25.

Oct 1, 2017

Park Bogum criticised for promoting 'cult' religion

The star is a member of the "Jesus Centered Church" that is being painted by Koreans as a cult.

Sep 29, 2017

TWICE named in Billboard's 21 Under 21 ranking of powerful singers

Billboard has included Korean girl group TWICE in its annual 21 Under 21 list composed of 21 "brand-new stars."

Sep 29, 2017

Singer-trainee Han Seo Hee apologises about feminism

In an Instagram post, she said, "I believe everyone felt uncomfortable by some of the things that I said on broadcast."

Sep 28, 2017

'The Good Doctors' draws 11.2 million viewers in US premiere

Actor Joo Won played the role of the doctor in the original Korean series.

Sep 28, 2017

Suzy and Lee Jong Suk in the poster for 'While You Were Sleeping'

Suzy, Lee Jong Suk team up in new drama 'While You Were Sleeping'

In the drama, Suzy plays Nam Hong-joo, a former journalist who dreams of bad events before they happen in real life.

Sep 26, 2017

Sechs Kies returns with new album after 18 years

Veteran South Korean boy band Sechs Kies makes a comeback after a gap of 18 years, post they disbanded in 2000 with their new album.

Sep 25, 2017

Lee Sang Min, Kang Daniel top male advertising model rankings for September

Singer and TV personality Lee Sang Min topped the brand reputation rankings which was conducted by the Korean Institute for Corporate Reputation followed by other 50 famous brand models as calculated from August 22 to September 23.

Sep 25, 2017

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587 Korean male celebrities delay military enlistment for fame

While it is not illegal to postpone military enlistment, evading military service is with some notable stars being hauled to court for it.

Sep 22, 2017

The cast of 'Kingsman 2: The Golden Circle'

Stars of Kingsman 2: The Golden Circle opens up about their film, Korean experience

South Korea is the only Asian country that they visited to promote the movie and during a press conference on September 21, they talked about making the film in Korea.

Sep 22, 2017

Lee Je-hoon talks about new film 'I Can Speak,' career

I Can Speak actor Lee Je-hoon said preparing for shooting scenes is the most important when it comes to acting.

Sep 21, 2017

EXO, TWICE bag daesang at 1st Soribada Best K-Music Awards

EXO won the daesang or grand prize for their new album "The War," which has already sold more than one million copies since its release last July.

Sep 21, 2017

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Girls' Generation's Yoona wants to star in romantic comedy next

Yoona also had a supporting role in the hit film "Confidential Assignment" that was released last January.

Sep 20, 2017

BTS says success of 'Love Yourself' album beyond expectation

After "Love Yourself: Her" was released on September 18, the album topped iTunes in 73 countries and the title track "DNA" entered at No. 50 on Spotify, another first for a Korean act.

Sep 20, 2017

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