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(LEAD) Woman apprehended for entering BTS Jungkook's home parking lot

(ATTN: UPDATES with new case of trespassing; CHANGES headline)SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- A woman in her 40s has been apprehended after entering the home parking lot of BTS member Jungkook, police said Sunday.The woman, a South Korean national, was bo
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Chinese woman faces possible indictment for trespassing BTS member's home

SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- A Chinese woman has been transferred to the prosecution for allegedly attempting to trespass on BTS member Jungkook's home in June, police said Sunday.The woman, in her 30s, is accused of visiting Jungkook's home in
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Court again rules in favor of Korean American singer in visa dispute

SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- A court on Thursday ruled again in favor of Steve Yoo, a Korean American singer, in a lawsuit he filed to reverse the South Korean government's decision to deny him an entry visa for renouncing his Korean citizenship to
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Singer Psy under police probe over alleged medical law violation

SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Singer-rapper Psy has been under a police investigation for allegedly violating the medical law by receiving prescription psychotropic drugs through third parties without in-person hospital visits, police officials said Thu
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Bill Gates opens up on 'You Quiz on the Block' about leaving legacy beyond wealth

By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Microsoft co-founder and global philanthropist Bill Gates has shared insights into his life, career and philosophy during a guest appearance on the popular talk show "You Quiz on the Block."Hosted
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'Golden' from 'Kpop Demon Hunters' OST tops British Official chart for 2nd week

SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- "Golden," the smash hit single from the original soundtrack of the Netflix animation film "Kpop Demon Hunters," has topped the British Official Singles Chart Top 100 for the second consecutive week.A
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Bill Gates to guest star on hit show 'You Quiz on the Block'

SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- Microsoft co-founder and global philanthropist Bill Gates is scheduled to appear on the popular talk show "You Quiz on the Block," CJ ENM said Monday.Hosted by beloved comedians Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho, tvN'
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'Physical: 100' goes global with U.S., European, Asian editions

By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- "Physical: 100," Netflix's global hit Korean reality competition, is officially expanding worldwide with American, European and Asian spin-offs in development, the streaming service said Wedne
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BLACKPINK's new single 'Jump' tops iTunes charts in 47 countries

SEOUL, July 12 (Yonhap) -- Girl group BLACKPINK's new digital single, "Jump," topped iTunes charts in 47 countries, YG Entertainment said Saturday.The song released Friday marks the group's first release in two years and 10 months
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Actress Lee Si-young pregnant with 2nd child via frozen embryo from ex-husband

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- "Sweet Home" star Lee Si-young revealed Tuesday she is pregnant with her second child through an IVF transfer using a fertilized embryo created with her ex-husband prior to their divorce.In an Instagram post, she
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Police raid KRX in connection with alleged irregularity of BTS agency chairman

SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- Police have raided the Korea Exchange (KRX), South Korea's stock market operator, as part of an investigation into allegations of irregularity involving the chairman of Hybe, the K-pop agency behind boy band BTS, accordi
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SBS partners with MD Entertainment to tap into Southeast Asian market

SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- SBS said Tuesday it has made a strategic US$20 million investment in leading Indonesian media firm MD Entertainment.The deal was made through a new share issuance where SBS acquired rights from MD's largest shareholder a
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GS25, Shinsegae launch 'Squid Game' pop-up stores, exclusive tie-in goods

SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- Major South Korean retailers have launched special pop-up stores and exclusive tie-in merchandise in collaboration with the newly released third season of Netflix's hit series "Squid Game," according to indu
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Girl group Ive to perform halftime show at Newcastle United's preseason match

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group Ive will perform during the halftime of an upcoming exhibition football match featuring Newcastle United, match organizers announced Wednesday.Coupang Play, a South Korean streaming platform, a
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Comedian Lee Kyung-kyu booked on DUI charges

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Veteran comedian Lee Kyung-kyu has been booked for investigation on allegations he drove under the influence of a drug earlier this month, police said Tuesday.The Seoul Gangnam Police Station booked the 64-year-old on charg
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Kim Min-hee, Hong Sang-soo welcome first child together

SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Actress Kim Min-hee has recently given birth to a baby boy with her longtime partner, director Hong Sang-soo, according to sources Wednesday.She is currently recovering at a maternity care center in Hanam, east of Seoul.In
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Foreign fans of 'hallyu' mostly associate S. Korea with K-pop: report

SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- Foreigners who have experienced South Korean pop culture associate the country with its popular music, dubbed K-pop, more than any other form of content, a government report showed Monday.The annual report by the Ministry o
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Kim Soo-hyun files new stalking lawsuit against YouTuber

SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- Actor Kim Soo-hyun has filed a new lawsuit against a YouTuber who raised underage dating allegations against him for stalking, the actor's legal representative said Wednesday.LKB & Partners said the lawsuit lodged again
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'Way Back Love': fantasy romance about longing, loss, second chances

By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Actress Kim Min-ha felt an instant connection to the love story at the heart of Tving's upcoming romantic fantasy "Way Back Love." "It was exactly the kind of story I had wanted to tell
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(2nd LD) Kim Soo-hyun refutes allegations, takes legal action for damages

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; ADDS photo, more details throughout)SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- Actor Kim Soo-hyun on Monday strongly denied underage dating allegations involving late actress Kim Sae-ron, while offering an apology for causing controve