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Short Korean and Chinese micro dramas are flooding Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts in India, driven by quick storytelling, addictive cliffhangers, and global fandoms hungry for fast, binge-worthy entertainment content.

Korean youtuber Great Library found dead at home after attending Seoul Fashion Week

Popular South Korean YouTuber and streamer Na Dong-hyeon, known as Great Library, was found dead at his Seoul residence on Saturday. The 47-year-old’s sudden demise has left fans deeply shocked.

Kim Jong-kook to Park Hae-il: Korean actors who married non-celebrity partners

Stars like Kim Jong-kook and Park Hae-il married partners outside the entertainment industry, successfully keeping their personal lives private and secure.

Bill Gates to make Korean TV debut on ‘You Quiz on the Block’, know talk show details, date and time

Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist, to debut on South Korea’s hit show You Quiz on the Block, offering audiences a rare personal glimpse beyond his tech legacy and global philanthropy.

Korean actor Song Joong-ki and wife Katie Louise welcome their second child

Korean actor Song Joong-ki and his wife, Katy Louise Saunders, have recently welcomed their second child, a baby girl, in Rome. This joyous announcement has brought happiness to their fans worldwide, as the couple shared their excitement through a heartfelt statement.

Exclusive: Karan Johar praises K-dramas, reveals Kill to be remade in English, Tamil and Telugu

Karan Johar, one of India’s most renowned filmmakers, has long held a vision of bringing Indian cinema to the global stage. Known for his innovative storytelling and box-office successes, Johar’s ambition has evolved to encompass international audiences, and his latest project, Kill, has proven to be a significant step toward this goal.

Anushka Sen on her TV journey to entering in Korean industry: It’s a very big achievement for me, Exclusive

From her iconic roles in Balveer and Khatron Ke Khiladi to her groundbreaking work in the Korean entertainment industry, Anushka continues to push boundaries and explore new creative avenues.

JYP Entertainment takes a stand against deepfake exploitation of TWICE; warns legal action - read full statement

In response to the disturbing emergence of deepfake pornographic content, JYP Entertainment has issued a forceful statement addressing the illegal exploitation of their artists, particularly the members of TWICE. The release of deepfake videos featuring over 200 female idols has ignited widespread outrage among netizens and prompted swift action from the K-pop industry.

BLACKPINK's Jisoo, CHa Eun Woo and Lee Min Ho lead the list of highest earning Korean actors on Instagram

Cha Eun Woo first gained recognition for his role in My ID is Gangnam Beauty and has since starred in popular series such as Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung, True Beauty, and Island. Apart from his acting career, Cha Eun Woo is also a K-pop idol as a member of ASTRO, where he initially gained popularity for his talent and visuals.

BLACKSWAN stuns with Roll Up music video from first mini-album - watch video

BLACKSWAN has made a much-anticipated comeback with the release of their music video for the lead single, Roll Up, from their first mini-album of the same name. Dropped on July 31, 2024, the video opens with the members in a desert setting with a country music backdrop, transitioning to a rodeo bar where they perform a dynamic dance routine.

BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR BORN PINK IN CINEMAS concert film to hit the cinemas on THIS date

As BLACKPINK approaches their 8th debut anniversary, excitement builds with the announcement of their concert film, BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR BORN PINK IN CINEMAS. Set to debut on July 31 across 110 countries, the film features 92 minutes of electrifying footage from their BORN PINK finale concert at the Gocheok Sky Dome, filmed in September the previous year. Fans will enjoy spectacular visuals and exclusive rearranged versions of hit songs, reliving the high-energy atmosphere of the live event.

The Frog teaser: Go Min Si destroys the peace of Kim Yun Seok in this very anticipated psychological thriller

Scheduled to premiere on August 23 on Netflix, The Frog features an ensemble cast including Go Min Si, Kim Yun Seok, Lee Jung Eun, and Yoon Kye Sang in pivotal roles. The series is helmed by Mo Wan Il, renowned for his work on hits like The World of the Married, Misty, and A Beautiful Mind.

Korean cuisine inspired by K-pop and K-drama gains steam in Indian

K-dramas, movies, and K-pop are not just entertainment but cultural ambassadors that showcase various aspects of Korean life, including its food. In recent years, Korean cuisine has seen a significant surge in popularity worldwide, and India is no exception.

Cost of a delayed festive season: 300 basis points taken off from growth, says Nykaa’s Falguni Nayar

Most sales had begun in September last year, which reflected in the Q2 performance of companies, but a delay this year means Q2FY24 growth will look subdued when compared to Q2FY23.

'Indian daughter of Korean parents': Influencer visiting Taj Mahal with parents wins hearts

'I know the craze in this country about Kdrama and Kpop and I want people to see hat there is also a Korean who loves India and is learning their language,' Jiwon said.

Korean national booked for abusing Indian employees after video goes viral

Four rescued have complained of repeated and frequent abuse at the hands of Won, which prodded them to make the video in the first place.

Note 7 debacle may hit Samsung's India rev by Rs 6,457 cr: CMR

In a report, CMR said Samsung's smartphone shipments to India may fall short of target by 4 million units in 2016, translating into an impact of Rs 6,457 crore in terms of revenues.

Asia markets fall across the board as central bank decision eyed

Stephen Innes, a senior trader at OANDA Asia Pacific said, "while most of the focus will center on possible policy action from the BOJ, traders will be looking for forward guidance both from the Fed and RBNZ."

Hyundai receives over 10,000 pre-bookings for Creta

The company's Indian arm, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), has invested Rs 1,000 crore in the development of the five-seater model.

Hyundai to enter mass-market SUV segment with Creta

The company's Indian arm, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), has invested Rs 1,000 crore on the development of its upcoming five-seater model.

Micromax to raise up to $ 1 bn from global investors

The company has recently set up a merger and acquisition team to scout for start-ups working on new and interesting technology that could add value to its business. Sources said Micromax is in talks to raise as much as USD one billion from global investors, including Japan's SoftBank.

Hyundai Motor posts first sales drop in 3 yrs on strong won

Hyundai posted a revenue of 21.94 trillion Korean won in the October to December period, a 3 percent fall from a year earlier. This marked its first year-on-year sales fall since at least 2011 when new accounting methods were adopted. Its global shipments went up 0.4 percent to 1.23 million vehicles in the fourth quarter.

YT International: Flitto - crowdsourcing translation

Today on YT International we bring you the story of a Korean entrepreneur who participated in Start Tel Aviv, an international conclave for start-ups. Co-founded in 2012 Simon Lee's Flitto is a crowdsourcing translation platform that is competing directly with machine translations and online services like Google Translate.

Gangnam Style's sequel garners 44 million views in 2 days

Psy is at it again! The darling of internet viral videos has released his new K-Pop track, Gentleman on YouTube, garnering 44 million views on the site since

Google Translate app update allows translations of text in images

The Google Translate app for Android has been updated to version 2.5. The new version, among other things, allows users to take a picture of the text...