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A sign board promoting a comeback concert of K-pop boy group BTS is seen near Gwanghwamun Square on March 20, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea (Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

BTS Live Comeback vs Super Bowl halftime

Hanh Nguyen
BTS is reuniting after their mandated military service. Their "ARMY" is literally counting down the days to the new album and tour. (Noam Galai / Getty Images)

BTS confirms long-awaited return

CK Smith
"No Other Choice" (Neon)

What not to do when you lose your job

Coleman Spilde
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the House Republican Members Conference Dinner at Trump National Doral Miami, in Miami, Florida on January 27, 2025. (MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump announces steep new tariffs

Alex Galbraith
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"Kpop Demon Hunters": Jeoseung saja Jinu just wants a bit of your soul that's all (Netflix)

The K-pop obsession with your soul

Hanh Nguyen
Squid Game (Netflix)

The "Squid Game" finale spins its wheels

Coleman Spilde
Squid Game (Netflix)

"Squid Game 2" still fits our dark times

Melanie McFarland
In this handout image provided by South Korean Presidential Office, South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol speaks during the declaration of emergency martial law at the Presidential Office on December 03, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. (South Korean Presidential Office via Getty Images)

Yoon impeachment fails due to walkout

Alex Galbraith
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An aerial view shows plastic waste at a landfill on the outskirts of Bengaluru on November 23, 2024. (IDREES MOHAMMED/AFP via Getty Images)

Plastic treaty talks collapse

Matthew Rozsa
An abortion rights activist holding a sign with Women are Waching is written on it, gathers in front of the Heritage Foundation during the Women's March on November 09, 2024. (Probal Rashid/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Boycott men? No, but the idea matters

Amanda Marcotte
Actor Lee Sun Kyun receives the award for "Excellent Achievement in Film" during the introduction of the "Killing Romance" Midwest premiere at AMC New City 14 on October 07, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Barry Brecheisen/Getty Images)

"Parasite" actor dies at 48

Nardos Haile
Squid Game: The Challenge (Pete Dadds/Netflix)

US milks Korea's anti-capitalist content

Kelly Pau
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Past Lives (A24)

"Past Lives" and the role of first love

Iris Kim
U.S. President Joe Biden (R) and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol shake hands during a joint press conference in the Rose Garden at the White House, April 26, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Joe Biden vs. dead skunk: 2024 matchup!

Brian Karem
Broker (Neon)

"Broker" is a slow-burn baby chase film

Gary M. Kramer
Park Ji-Min in "Return to Seoul" (Thomas Favel/Sony Pictures Classics)

Film shows how K-dramas fail adoptees

Jae-Ha Kim
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Son Heung-min of Korea Republic adjusts his protective face mask during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Brazil and South Korea at Stadium 974 on December 5, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Why are soccer players wearing masks?

Joy Saha
South Korea, Seoul, Woman taking a selfie with smartphone at Gyeongbokgung Palace (Getty Images/Westend61)

The dark side of Korean pop-nationalism

Jin Lee, Crystal Abidin - The Conversation
(Julia Gartland / Food52)

What is soju, Korea's national liquor?

Valerie Li - Food52
South Korean actor Seo Kang-joon attends an autograph session on May 1, 2016 in Hong Kong, China. (Visual China Group via Getty Images)

Women seeking boyfriends in South Korea

Min Joo Lee - The Conversation
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(Photo by Marco Garcia/Getty Images for Blackyoonicorn Press)

The best things to buy at H Mart

Eric Kim - Food52
Lee Jung-jae in "Squid Game" (Noh Juhan/Netflix)

Squid Game: Love letter to unified Korea

Marie Myung-Ok Lee
Squid Game (YOUNGKYU PARK/Netflix)

"Squid Game" & South Korea's debt crisis

Sarah A. Son - The Conversation
Tteokbokki with eggs (Getty Images/Andrei Kravtsov)

A viral hack for homemade tteok

Justine Lee - Food52
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