The issue of plagiarism has been lurking in the music industry for as long as there has been an industry, but the growing awareness of copyright and easier online access to songs have led to a growing number of accusations that a new song ...

Le Sserafim, IU and the copyright witch-hunt

Singer IU released her digital single “Bye, Summer” on Wednesday, according to her agency EDAM Entertainment.

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IU releases new single 'Bye, Summer'

At the Blue Dragon Series Awards, Netflix's “When Life Gives You Tangerines” won the grand prize and three additional awards, including Best Actress for IU.

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Netflix's 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' wins grand prize at Blue Dragon Series Awards

A play adaptation of the tvN television drama series “My Mister” (2018) is set to open its curtains at the LG Arts Center in Gangseo District, western Seoul, on Aug. 22, production company T2N Media said Monday.

Play adaptation of 'My Mister' to open at LG Arts Center in August

A woman in her 40s who posted malicious comments about singer and actor IU was fined an additional 3 million won ($2,200) on Thursday.

Court fines woman $2,200 for posting malicious comments about IU

Singer and actor IU encouraged fans to vote on Tuesday via an online fan community platform, saying "Good morning, today is voting day. Don’t forget to cast your valuable vote.”

When life gives you an election: IU encourages fans to vote

Korean celebrities are also heading to the polls along with the 44 million eligible voters in Korea to cast ballots in the nation’s 21st presidential election on Tuesday.

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Stars don't shine intentionally as they turn out to vote in muted color palettes

Netflix said Thursday it is currently “reviewing the matter” regarding recent accusations that its popular romance drama series “When Life Gives You Tangerines” had a hostile working environment.

Netflix 'reviewing' accusations of hostile work environment on set of 'When Life Give You Tangerines'

Singer IU now has over 10 million subscribers on YouTube as of Thursday.

IU awarded plaque for reaching over 10 million YouTube subscribers

Singer and actor IU donated 150 million won ($108,000) to children and teenagers in need in celebration of Korea's Children's Day, which falls on May 5 every year.

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IU donates 150 million won to children and teenagers in need for Children's Day

aespa was voted the most popular among soldiers, earning the title of “military queen,” according to a survey released Tuesday by the Defense Media Agency.

aespa voted most popular K-pop group in Korean military survey

As the series unveils the twists and turns of life, IU found herself reflecting on her own — questioning, rediscovering and relating to the very themes that shaped her characters.

IU in 'season of harvest' as 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' finds success on Netflix

Netflix’s upcoming series “When Life Gives You Tangerines,” starring IU and Park Bo-gum, is more than just a simple love story, according to director Kim Won-suk.  

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