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Dean and Anderson .Paak announce first collaboration in more than a decade

R&B singer-songwriter, rapper and record producer Dean and American rapper and singer-songwriter Anderson .Paak are set to collaborate on new music, marking their first reunion in more than a decade, according to Universal Music Korea on Wednesday.

2026-04-29

Padres' Song Sung-mun sent back to minors after fleeting moment in MLB

Song Sung-mun of the San Diego Padres has been sent back to the minors after a brief appearance in the major leagues that didn't even include stepping into the batter's box.

2026-04-28

Padres' Song Sung-mun makes MLB debut as pinch runner

Song Sung-mun of the San Diego Padres has made his major league debut as a pinch runner.

2026-04-27

Longtime minor leaguer Song Chan-eui makes most of KBO opportunity

Since the start of his professional career in 2018, LG Twins outfielder Song Chan-eui has spent far more time in the minors than with the KBO. He has logged over 300 games in the Futures League but only played his 131st KBO game on Wednesday night.

2026-04-23

Song Joong-ki and wife narrate Gaon Soloists concert in first official married appearance

Actor Song Joong-ki and his wife Katy Louise Saunders took part as narrators at a classical concert hosted by Gaon Soloists.

2026-04-22

Shin Hyun-song’s playbook: How new BOK chief diverges from his predecessor

Shin Hyun-song’s arrival as governor of the Bank of Korea (BOK) is poised to reshape Korea's monetary policy direction, with investors watching for a shift away from easing and a reassessment of the forces driving the won’s weakness.

2026-04-21

Prosecutors seek 18-month prison term for Winner's Song Min-ho over service negligence allegations

Prosecutors on Tuesday demanded an 18-month prison term for Song Min-ho, a member of K-pop boy band Winner, over allegations of negligence related to his alternative mandatory service.

2026-04-21

New BOK chief calls for 'cautious, flexible' monetary policy amid Middle East crisis

New Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Shin Hyun-song on Tuesday vowed to pursue a prudent and cautious monetary policy amid heightened uncertainties stemming from the Iran war.

2026-04-21

Assembly committee approves confirmation report for BOK Governor-designate Shin

A parliamentary committee on Monday adopted a confirmation hearing report for Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor-designate Shin Hyun-song, clearing the way for his official appointment.

2026-04-20

Actors Song Joong-ki, Katy Louise Saunders make first official appearance as married couple

Actor Song Joong-ki and his wife Katy Louise Saunders made a special appearance at a classical concert on Saturday, marking their first official appearance together as a married couple.

2026-04-19