Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Court sentences ex-member of boy band Winner to one year in prison after DUI

The court sentenced Nam Tae-hyun, a former member of the boy band Winner, to one year in prison and a fine of 1 million won ($675) on Thursday for drunk driving while on a suspended sentence for drug use.

2026-04-09

Trevor Paglen of U.S. wins this year's LG Guggenheim Award

U.S. artist and geographer Trevor Paglen has been named the winner of this year's LG Guggenheim Award for his work combining art and digital technology, LG Group said Wednesday.

2026-03-18

Netflix withdraws from competition as Paramount Skydance wins Warner Bros deal

Paramount Skydance emerged as the likely winner in a months-long battle to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, after streaming giant Netflix on Thursday refused to raise its bid for the storied Hollywood studio.

2026-02-27

Ex-member of boy band Winner to stand trial for DUI

Singer Nam Tae-hyun, a former member of the boy band Winner, who previously caused controversy over illegal drug use, is set to stand trial on a drunk driving charge.

2025-12-01

Korean LPGA golfers enjoy strong bounce-back season in 2025

The 2025 LPGA season has concluded with the Korean contingent having put together a bounce-back effort following a sluggish year.

2025-11-24

Winner's Kang Seung-yoon announces first tour in four years

Singer Kang Seung-yoon of boy band Winner will hold his first tour in four years, starting with a performance in his hometown of Busan on Christmas Eve.

2025-11-17

A decade later, pianist Lu defies the odds to win Chopin Competition

In a competition known for favoring rising stars, experienced pianist and recording artist Eric Lu defied the odds and became the first pianist to win the Chopin Competition on his second try.

2025-11-01

Winner's Kang Seung-yoon to release second studio album

Kang Seung-yoon of boy band Winner will release his second solo studio album on Nov. 3, according to YG Entertainment on Tuesday. Titled “Page 2,” the album will feature 13 all-new tracks, including lead track “Me.”

2025-10-28

Singer Kang Seung-yoon returns with new album after four years

Singer Kang Seung-yoon of boy band Winner will release his second solo full-length album "Page 2" on Nov. 3, his first new album in four and a half years.

2025-10-13

Winner to tour Japan for first time in six years

Boy band Winner will tour Japan for the first time in six years, the band's agency YG Entertainment said Monday.

2025-06-02