South Korea's largest K pop agency loses $423 million in value as girl group NewJeans set to part ways

South Korea's largest K-pop agency loses $423 million in value as girl group NewJeans set to part ways

The group claimed that there was a breach of contract by their label ADOR, which is a sublabel of K-pop powerhouse Hybe.

Business - CNBC - 9 hours ago

K-Pop group NewJeans split from agency in mistreatment row

The split is the latest in a year-long controversy that has involved a workplace harassment hearing.

Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no

In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.

K-pop record label sees valuation drop by $420 million on NewJeans exit

Hybe saw its share price drop by 7% after NewJeans announced plans to cut ties with the label over alleged mistreatment

Business - MarketWatch - 2 hours ago

‘The Interview’: K-Pop Trained Rosé to Be ‘a Perfect Girl.’ Now She’s Trying to Be Herself.

The Blackpink star strikes out on her own, away from the system that turned her into a global phenomenon.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

K-pop agencies mostly struggled in third quarter — but 2025 may bring financial recovery

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Business - CNBC - November 18

South Korea’s 4B Movement Is a Losing Strategy for American Women

The philosophy is shortsighted and insufficient for our times.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

Meta Fined $15 Million in South Korea for Illegal User Data Collection

The country’s privacy watchdog said Meta amassed sensitive information by analyzing users’ likes and the ads they opened.

Business - Inc. - November 5

Adani Group companies lose $26 billion in market value after U.S. indictment

Adani Group companies lost $26 billion in market cap on Thursday, after the U.S. alleged that founder and chairman Gautam Adani was involved in a $250 million bribery scheme.

Business - MarketWatch - November 21

South Korea inflation weakest in almost 4 years, sets stage for more rate cuts

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Biden praises cooperation at meeting with South Korean, Japanese leaders amid North Korea worries

President Joe Biden praised the cooperation between South Korea, Japan and the U_S_ at countering what he described as North Korea’s “dangerous and destabilizing cooperation with Russia.”

World - ABC News - November 15

South Korea fines Meta $15 million for illegally collecting information on Facebook users

South Korea’s privacy watchdog has fined Meta 21.6 billion won for illegally collecting Facebook users’ sensitive personal information, including data about their political views and sexual ...

Tech - ABC News - November 5

Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand wins the CME Group Tour Championship and its record-setting $4 million prize

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

Dreams of Being a K-Pop Star? A Seoul Studio Wants to Help.

One of King Studio’s recording packages even includes a music video.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

North Korea Blasts Unbearable Sounds To South Korea

Relations between the neighbors have sunk to the lowest level in years. Now, Pyongyang is blaring eerie sounds across the border that villagers say is making their lives hell.

World - The New York Times - November 17

Syrian Rebel Groups Launch Largest Offensive in Years

Scores of people were killed after forces opposed to the government of President Bashar al-Assad overtook a Syrian military base, a monitoring group reported.

World - The New York Times - 22 hours ago

South Korea and EU worry about Russia's technology transfer in return for North Korea troops

Top South Korean and European Union officials have strongly condemned North Korea’s reported troop dispatch to Russia

World - ABC News - November 4

North Korea test-launches ballistic missiles, Japan and South Korea say

North Korea on Tuesday test-launched several short-range ballistic missiles, neighboring South Korea and Japan said.

North Korea sent more conventional weapons to Russia, South Korea says

South Korea's spy agency says that North Korea has recently supplied additional artillery systems to Russia to support its war efforts against Ukraine

World - ABC News - November 20

K-pop star Joshua rose to fame in Seoul but forever reps L.A.: 'It's where my roots are'

The K-pop singer talks about his past life in L.A., making current memories with music and food in his hometown before the group makes a two-night stop in at BMO Stadium this weekend.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6

MTV Europe awards: Rita Ora returns as Le Sserafim make UK debut

All you need to know about the performers and nominees as MTV's Europe Music Awards return to the UK.

The MAMA Awards has potential to be the big American awards show K-pop deserves

Korea's biggest music awards show comes stateside for the first time in its 25-year history.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago

South Korea's president denies wrongdoing in a growing scandal

South Korea's president has denied wrongdoing over a burgeoning influence-peddling scandal involving him and his wife

World - ABC News - November 7

BYD to enter South Korea in early 2025

World - Yahoo News - November 13

Fresh weather warnings as UK hit by cold snap

Fresh warnings of snow and ice announced for parts of the UK going into Thursday and the weekend.

'Arctic outbreak' for parts of US as millions travel for Thanksgiving

Temperatures could plummet to -40C in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest during a busy period for travel.

The Largest Sonic Lego Set Is Only $45 Ahead Of Black Friday

Sonic the Hedgehog fans can get the Green Hill Zone Lego set for its lowest price ever at Amazon and Walmart right now. Normally $80, the 1,125-piece build is discounted to only $45. This ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 18

CEO makes largest-ever donation to 'undervalued' U.S. Soccer women's and girls programs

Businesswoman and philanthropist Michele Kang just made a historic donation to women’s soccer.

Four Lions revealed to be part of group suing authorities over brain injuries

Lawyers withdraw anonymity application for 43 players World Rugby, RFU and WRU want end to delays in case Four more former British & Irish Lions have been revealed to be part of the group of ...

World - The Guardian - 21 hours ago

Maui surfer loses part of leg in shark attack, officials say

The man, 61, was surfing off Waiehu Beach Park when a shark bit him. Witnesses told CBS affiliate Hawaii News Now that other surfers helped him swim back to shore.

The IRS just set 401(k) limits for 2025 — here’s how much you can save

The Internal Revenue Service said Friday that 401(k) contribution limits will climb to $23,500 next year, meaning retirement savers will be able to tuck away a little more in 2025.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

South Korea divided over arming Ukraine after North Korean deployment

Seoul views Pyongyang’s troops in Russia and possible technology transfers as direct security risk

World - Financial Times - November 1

US flies long-range bomber in drill with South Korea, Japan

South Korea says the U.S. has flown a long-range bomber in a trilateral drill with South Korea and Japan in response to North Korea’s recent test-firing of a new intercontinental ballistic missile ...

World - ABC News - November 3

South Korea fights deepfake porn with tougher punishment and regulation

South Korea has announced a package of steps to curb a surge in deepfake porn

World - ABC News - November 6

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