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Sports

Mexican Man Loses His Job After Racist Gesture Toward Korean YouTuber Goes Viral at World Cup

The man, who was the president of the College of Geomatics and Topographic Surveying Engineers of the State of Jalisco, issued an apology.

tara mahadevan3 days ago
Johnny Somali.
Pop Culture

Johnny Somali Asks for Forgiveness at Seoul Appeal Trial, Cites Bipolar Disorder

The streamer's legal counsel apologized on his behalf and asked for leniency as prosecutors pushed for a significantly harsher sentence.

Alex Ocho7 days ago
Starbucks Korea Boss Fired After Controversial Marketing Campaign
Life

Starbucks Korea’s ‘Tank Day’ Backlash Cost a CEO His Job

What started as a tumbler promotion quickly spiraled into national outrage after critics linked the campaign to the 1980 Gwangju massacre.

Anderson .Paak in a green patterned suit and brown hat, smiling while sitting on a talk show set.
Music

Anderson .Paak Says Korean Artists Are Only Ones Paying for Features: ‘They Gon’ Get You Right’

The multi-hyphenate got candid about who actually pays for verses in today's music scene.

Alex Ocho36 days ago
Anderson .Paak and DEAN wearing sunglasses and trendy outfits pose confidently. Paak has a finger to their lips, while DEAN crosses his arms.
Music

Anderson .Paak Reunites With South Korean Artist Dean for His Slinky “Aftertaste” Single and Video

The longtime collaborators reconnect more than a decade later with a sleek new R&B track and video.

Alex Ocho42 days ago
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Music

G-Dragon’s Agency Apologizes After K-Pop Star Wears Shirt with Racial Slur During Concert

G-Dragon’s agency issued an apology after he wore a shirt with a racial slur during a Macau performance.

Mark Elibert46 days ago
Split image of three members of NewJeans. From left to right: Hanni, Haerin, Hyein. All of them have long dark hair, are standing on a stage against a pink background, wearing stylish crop tops and accessories.
Music

NewJeans’ Record Label Says K-Pop Group Is Preparing a 'New Musical Narrative'

Formerly a quintet, the K-pop girl group is gearing up for a return after a long hiatus.

Alex Ocho52 days ago
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Music

Aespa Announces SYNK : COMPLæXITY World Tour

The K-pop group's trek kicks off on Aug. 7.

tara mahadevan52 days ago
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Jang Wonyoung
tara mahadevan56 days ago
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – DECEMBER 3: J-Hope of BTS attends the opening event of “Louis Vuitton Visionary Journeys Seoul” at Shinsegae Department Store Main Branch in Jung-gu, Seoul, on December 3, 2025.
Music

J-Hope Reveals Death of Grandmother: ‘Raised Me From When I Was Little’

The K-pop vocalist memorialized her at a BTS concert in Tokyo.

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Music

HYBE, JYP, SM, and YG Join Forces to Launch Global K-Pop Festival

The four companies are considered K-pop’s Big Four.

tara mahadevan63 days ago
The image shows the "COMPLEX KOREA" logo in bold white text on a black background.
Music

Complex Expands to Seoul With Launch of Complex Korea: What to Know

Launching in Seoul, Complex Korea will connect local creators with international audiences through original storytelling, global features, and cross-market collaborations.

Alex Ocho72 days ago
pH-1.
Music

Korean Rapper pH-1 Faces Backlash After Perceived Sexist Comments Resurface

The "Nerdy Love" rapper is in some hot water after sharing his thoughts on men and women's inability to be platonic friends.

Exterior of BCD Tofu House, a restaurant with a brick patio and a sign reading "Open 24 Hours" surrounded by palm trees.
Life

Founder of Los Angeles’ BCD Tofu House, Frequented by K-Pop Stars, Dies at 89

Lee Tae-ro co-founded the Koreatown staple, whose signature sundubu-jjigae made it a favorite of K-pop stars and their fans.

Alex Ocho80 days ago
BTS singer V with dark hair wearing a navy blue jacket with gold embroidery, waving against a light blue background.
Music

BTS' V Gets Serious About Learning English: ‘I’m Locking in for Real This Time No Excuses'

The Korean superstar gave fans a glimpse of his English studying routine.

Alex Ocho80 days ago
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The members of SHINee (circa 2023) in colorful, trendy outfits, posing confidently. They wear vibrant jackets and accessories, exuding a stylish, modern vibe.
Music

SHINee Announces New Korean Concerts, Key to Rejoin Group Following Hiatus

Following their solo activities, the iconic K-pop boy group will reunite for a series of concerts in Korea in May.

Alex Ocho83 days ago
(L-R) Playboi Carti, Miyeon of I-dle and Nicki Minaj.
Music

Playboi Carti and Nicki Minaj Among I-dle's Favorite U.S. Rappers

In an interview with Complex, the K-pop superstars also named their American celebrity crushes and discussed their latest single, "Mono."

Alex Ocho84 days ago
The members of KARA (circa 2024) pose casually against a brick wall, wearing casual summer outfits with denim and light tops.
Music

K-Pop Group KARA Hint at Reunion Plans for 2026: ‘We Have a Lot of Activities Planned’

The iconic girl group, known for hits "Mister" and "STEP," is gearing up for a major return in 2026.

Alex Ocho85 days ago

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