After fifteen years, BABYMETAL is entering its next chapter — with history fully intact. The group’s journey hasn’t been without transition. In 2018, original member YUIMETAL officially departed due to …
January 2026
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Recent reporting from Korea Economic Daily (Hankyung) shows that the investigation into HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk remains unresolved, even after months of questioning and evidence review. Police are still debating …
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How do you prove an artist has transcended a genre or an industry category? You look at what follows them—who gets through the door next, and under what conditions. With …
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If you’re looking for a romantic drama that genuinely tries something different, put Sore: A Wife from the Future on your watchlist. The premise sounds high-concept but plays out intimately: …
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AnimeFilm/TV
ACADEMY MUSEUM TO OPEN IMMERSIVE PONYO EXHIBITION CELEBRATING STUDIO GHIBLI’S HAND-DRAWN MAGIC
by Ken Watanabeby Ken WatanabeThe Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles is set to immerse visitors in the whimsical, ocean-drenched world of Studio Ghibli’s beloved 2008 film Ponyo with a new dedicated …
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Business
TIKTOK FINALIZES U.S. DEAL, AVOIDS NATIONWIDE BAN UNDER NEW JOINT VENTURE
by Ken Watanabeby Ken WatanabeTikTok has finalized a deal to establish a new majority-American-owned entity, effectively averting a potential nationwide ban or shutdown in the United States. The agreement, announced on January 22, 2026, …
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BTS continued their remarkable comeback momentum this week (ending January 29, 2026), with multiple major milestones tied to their upcoming fifth studio album ARIRANG (set for release on March 20) …
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Can Danielle recover? The short answer is yes. Danielle can have a career. Recovery, in the strict sense—continued work, releases, and public visibility—is already underway. A brand has reportedly expressed …
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On January 28, a press conference was held in Seoul addressing the long-running “NewJeans tampering” allegations involving former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin. The event was organized by her legal representative, …
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General
HYBE JAPAN LAUNCHES JCONIC, A NEW LABEL AIMED AT CREATING JAPAN’S NEXT CULTURAL ICONS
by Ken Watanabeby Ken WatanabeHYBE JAPAN has launched a new music label, JCONIC, positioning it as a central pillar in the company’s next phase of growth in Japan. Established on January 1, 2026, the …