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A new K-pop update covers MC Mong's livestream appeal evokes Min Hee-jin — but with key differences. MC Mong, a hip-hop artist and music producer who co-founded One Hundred Label and its subsidiary Big Planet Made, abruptly went live on social media Monday evening to address mounting controversies surrounding him. During the livestream, MC Mong delivered emo

A new K-pop update covers Former AOA member Kwon Min-a says court ruling brings closure in sexual assault case. Former AOA member Kwon Min-a said Monday that a recent court ruling in her sexual assault case had brought her a sense of closure, 18 years after she was assaulted at age 14. In a social media post, Kwon said the appeals court recognized the rape a

Actor Gang Dong-won is ready to surprise audiences by showcasing a demanding physical transformation and a completely new side of his acting skills in the upcoming comedy film "Wild Sing.” Directed by Sohn Jae-kon, "Wild Sing" follows Triangle, a faded three-member idol group that attempts a comeback after 20 years out of the spotlight. Gang portrays Hyun-woo, the leader of the group, who transitions from a top idol to a struggling television personality. "When my close friends saw the teaser trailer, one of them jokingly asked me if I was running out of money because my character looked so desperate and funny," Gang said during an interview with The Korea Times at a cafe in Seoul, Tuesday. Known for his sharp looks and diverse filmography, which includes hits like the fantasy action film "Jeon Woochi: The Taoist Wizard" (2009), the mystery thriller "The Priests" (2015) and the crime comedy "A Violent Prosecutor" (2016), Gang this time takes on a highly unconventional and humorous character. "The teaser generated a lot of buzz online, and the public reaction was incredibly passionate,

Mnet has officially unveiled the 10 star choreographers joining its upcoming dance survival series “Street World Fighter: Directors’ War,” following online buzz and controversy surrounding the program’s earlier teaser videos. The new show is the latest expansion of the massively popular “Street Woman Fighter” franchise, which helped ignite a nationwide dance craze and turned choreographers into celebrities. Unlike previous seasons centered on dance crews battling onstage, the new series shifts the spotlight to performance directors — the creators behind K-pop choreography, stage formations and large-scale concert productions. Among the newly confirmed participants are choreographer Nain, who recently drew attention for helping direct choreography for “Golden,” the soundtrack for Netflix animated film “KPop Demon Hunters.” Also joining the show is renowned global performance director Renan, known for working with aespa, as well as Bada, the leader of the winning crew from “Street Woman Fighter 2” and the choreographer behind the viral “Smoke Challenge” dance