A decision has been made regarding the 2025 MAMA AWARDS. On November 26, a massive fire spread through an apartment complex in Hong Kong, killing at least 50 people and hundreds of people still missing as of November 27. Following conflicting reports on what measures will be taken for the 2025 MAMA AWARDS, scheduled to… Continue reading 2025 MAMA AWARDS Releases Official Statement Regarding Ceremony Following Hong Kong Fire
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Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: What Is Your Favorite K-Drama Of All Time?
For this edition of Soompi & Viki Staff talk, some of our staff members dish on the ultimate question: What is your favorite K-drama of all time? Here are the responses to the big question: Yeon: “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” This is such a difficult question as someone who has watched hundreds of K-dramas… Continue reading Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: What Is Your Favorite K-Drama Of All Time?
6 FANTASY BOYS Members Reportedly File To Suspend Contracts With PocketDol Studio
Members of FANTASY BOYS have filed lawsuits against their agency PocketDol Studio. On November 19, THE FACT reported that FANTASY BOYS’ Kang Minseo, Lee Hanbin, Hikaru, Hong Sungmin, Kim Gyurae, and Kaedan recently filed lawsuits against PocketDol Studio seeking confirmation of the non-existence of their exclusive contracts and injunctions to suspend their validity. The reasons… Continue reading 6 FANTASY BOYS Members Reportedly File To Suspend Contracts With PocketDol Studio
Guide To 2025 Year-End Shows And Upcoming Awards Shows: Schedules, Lineups, Nominees, And More
As the year is winding down to a close, it is now the season for Korean year-end shows and awards shows! Here’s a breakdown of what has been revealed so far about the upcoming shows. Updated November 27 KST 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards ARTIST DAY: November 14, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. KST – INSPIRE… Continue reading Guide To 2025 Year-End Shows And Upcoming Awards Shows: Schedules, Lineups, Nominees, And More
2026 K-Pop Tour Masterlist: Concerts, Fan Meetings, And More
For those who want to see K-pop artists perform live in your local area, Soompi has prepared a schedule of 2026 tours to easily find out which artists are holding concerts, fan meetings, fan-cons, or showcases at a location near you. Check out the full schedule below (and also the 2025 K-pop Tour Masterlist here)!… Continue reading 2026 K-Pop Tour Masterlist: Concerts, Fan Meetings, And More
Rosé And Bruno Mars’s “APT.” “KPop Demon Hunters” Soundtrack, KATSEYE, And “Maybe Happy Ending” Soundtrack Nominated For 2026 Grammys
The nominees have been unveiled for the 2026 Grammy Awards! The Grammys announced the nominees for next year’s ceremony on November 7 (local time), revealing major nominations for K-pop and music created by Koreans. Rosé and Bruno Mars’s “APT.” and HUNTR/X’s “Golden” from the “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack along with KATSEYE are all nominated in… Continue reading Rosé And Bruno Mars’s “APT.” “KPop Demon Hunters” Soundtrack, KATSEYE, And “Maybe Happy Ending” Soundtrack Nominated For 2026 Grammys
BAE173’s Doha Reportedly Files To Suspend Contract With PocketDol Studio + Writes Message To Fans
BAE173 member Doha has filed a lawsuit against his agency PoketDol Studio. On November 6, THE FACT reported that Doha recently filed a lawsuit against PocketDol Studio seeking confirmation of the non-existence of his exclusive contract and an injunction to suspend its validity. The reasons cited for the lawsuit include issues with payments, the agency’s… Continue reading BAE173’s Doha Reportedly Files To Suspend Contract With PocketDol Studio + Writes Message To Fans
Court Rules NewJeans’ Contracts With ADOR To Be Valid + Members To Appeal Decision
ADOR’s exclusive contracts with the NewJeans members have been ruled valid. On the morning of October 30, the 41st Civil Division of the Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff in ADOR’s lawsuit seeking court confirmation that the exclusive contracts with the five NewJeans members are valid. The court stated, “It is… Continue reading Court Rules NewJeans’ Contracts With ADOR To Be Valid + Members To Appeal Decision
“Lovely Runner,” “True Beauty,” “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim,” And More K-Dramas Now Available To Watch In Southeast Asia On Viki
More hit K-dramas are now available to watch in Southeast Asia on Viki! Following the launch of over 30 K-dramas in September, 18 more dramas are now available to watch in Southeast Asian regions including Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, and more on the OTT streaming service Rakuten Viki. The following Korean… Continue reading “Lovely Runner,” “True Beauty,” “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim,” And More K-Dramas Now Available To Watch In Southeast Asia On Viki
Critically-Acclaimed Film “Manok” To Feature At 29th Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival has returned for its 29th edition! The annual film festival is a unique showcase of contemporary Asian cinema from all over the world, and this year’s festival runs from November 5 through 15 in Toronto, Canada. A diverse range of films will be showcased at the festival, offering… Continue reading Critically-Acclaimed Film “Manok” To Feature At 29th Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival