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Girls' Generation contributed to the boom of the genre by going on world tours and American talk shows.
Music

Girls' Generation to make full-group comeback in August

President Halimah Yacob (left) and South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol meet after his inauguration ceremony in Seoul on May 10, 2022.
Travel

Halimah suggests more flights between S'pore and S. Korea

Singapore's Jason Teh in action against South Korea's Jeon Hyeok-jin in their Thomas Cup Group A second singles match, on May 9, 2022.
Team Singapore

S'pore's Thomas Cup hopes end with 3-2 loss to S. Korea

The victims were enticed with huge discounts on their airline tickets to and from South Korea.
World

Dozens of South Koreans duped in $630k Malaysia travel scam

A majestic hanok (Korean traditional house) that former mayors of Incheon used to live in. It is now open to the public.
Travel

Hidden charms of Incheon: 4 places to visit

Le Sserafim is the first all-female act from Source Music.
Music

Le Sserafim's debut album breaks chart record

South Korean health authorities lifted the mandate on May 2 in the latest step to relax distancing curbs.
World

S. Korea drops outdoor mask rule, but many keep them on

BTS' Suga co-produced with Psy, taking part in the overall production from writing lyrics to composition to arrangement.
Music

Psy collaborates with BTS' Suga for new single That That

The luxury home was bought by K-pop singer Jimin for 5.9 billion won (S$6.5 million) in May 2021.
Music

Jimin's home seized due to unpaid health insurance premiums

    Kim Seon-ho had been out of the public eye since being embroiled in an abortion scandal in October 2021.
    TV

    Actor Kim Seon-ho overcomes false abortion claim scandal

    The relaxation of the rules come as the number of Covid-19 cases in South Korea fell to 47,743 on April 18, 2022.
    Travel

    S. Korea lifts most Covid-19 precautions as new cases dip

    DJ Koo performed at the Ai Nightclub in Taipei early on Saturday (April 16) morning.
    Music

    DJ Koo performs for first time since marriage to Barbie Hsu

    Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin will first fly to Los Angeles before heading to Hawaii for their honeymoon.
    TV

    K-stars Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin travel to US for honeymoon

    Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu (left) registered her marriage with South Korean musician DJ Koo in Taiwan in March 2022.
    TV

    Actress Barbie Hsu denies her husband faces repatriation

    An Se-young defeated Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong in a tightly fought final in Suncheon on April 10, 2022.
    Sports

    An Se-young is first home player to win in 7 years

    Actress Son Ye-jin (right) commented on good friend Song Yoon-ah's Instagram post about food she prepared for her son.
    TV

    Son Ye-jin makes first comment since wedding with Hyun Bin

    Only 420 international fights a week currently serve South Korea.
    Travel

    S.Korea to add hundreds of international flights from May

    The music video on YouTube also smashed records, with one million likes in three hours and 11 minutes.
    Music

    BigBang's comeback single Still Life is top at global charts

    South Korean actress Gong Hyo-jin and Korean-American singer Kevin Oh said they would be tying the knot some time in 2022.
    Star Style

    K-drama queen Gong Hyo-jin is dating singer Kevin Oh

    About 200 friends and family were invited to the exclusive Grand Walkerhill Seoul's Aston House for the wedding.
    Star Style

    Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin wedding: A star-studded affair

    South Korea lifted a seven-day quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers arriving from most countries on March 21.
    World

    South Koreans flock overseas for 'revenge travel'

    The couple announced their surprise marriage on social media on March 8, 2022.
    TV

    Actress Barbie Hsu and DJ Koo register nuptials in Taiwan