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Maggie Kang transformed a character she loved into Rumi, the purple‑haired lead of Netflix’s hit KPop Demon Hunters, combining Korean folklore, meticulous costume design (200–300 sketches; Rumi has 23 outfits), and chart‑ready songs produced with songwriter EJAE. Arden Cho voices Rumi (EJAE sings), May Hong/Audrey Nuna and Ji‑young Yoo/Rei Ami round out HUNTR/X. The film mixes authentic cultural details (weapons, norigae, Jeoseung imagery) with a glossy K‑pop aesthetic and has a confirmed sequel.

Billboard reports the Stand Oil x Yunjin bag and bag charm collaboration is back in stock; buy through Stand Oil’s official channels or the retailers listed in Billboard. Quick context: Yunjin is a LE SSERAFIM member who debuted in May 2022 and previously appeared on Produce 48.

Photos and reports from August 27, 2021 claim Miyawaki Sakura arrived in Korea under heavy protection reportedly provided by HYBE-related bodyguards — the same team that safeguards BTS. HYBE neither confirmed nor denied the reports, but Japanese and Korean outlets said Sakura had signed with HYBE and later she debuted with LE SSERAFIM in May 2022.

McDonald’s launches KPop Demon Hunters meals beginning March 31 with Huntr/X and Saja Boys–themed menu items (including Hunter and Demon sauces), a Derpy McFlurry, Ramyeon McShaker Fries, and collectible photocards plus a QR access card that unlocks exclusive app content and a reveal of the Battle for the Fans winner.

BTS return after nearly four years with 'ARIRANG', a 14-track fifth studio album that mixes trap/hip-hop roots, pop experiments and traditional Korean elements. Opener 'Body to Body' uses a melody from the folk song 'Arirang'; the interlude 'No. 29' features the Divine Bell of King Seongdeok. Big-name producers include Mike WiLL Made-It, Kevin Parker, Diplo and Ryan Tedder. RM is credited on every non-interlude track; members contributed across the album. Standouts: 'FYA' and 'Merry Go Round'. Overall: ambitious, stadium-sized and rated 4/5.

BLACKPINK’s Lisa shared Bali vacation photos on Instagram, including two bikini shots that highlighted her flexibility and curves. Fans reacted loudly and positively — praising her visuals, celebrating visible stretch marks, and some viewing the post as a response to plastic-surgery rumors. Source: Koreaboo

A court denied ADOR's request to reschedule a preparatory hearing in the lawsuit involving NewJeans' Danielle, so the hearing will proceed March 26 as originally set. Both sides have filed preparatory documents; the case remains in early stages with no final rulings yet.

Brooklyn resident and Prospect Heights artist Kim Eun-jae (EJAE) won the Oscar for Best Original Song for “Golden” from K-Pop Demon Hunters. The track, co-written with a team including Teddy Park, also swept major awards, topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks (the first K-pop song to do so), and is part of a soundtrack that helped the film earn Best Animated Feature and become Netflix’s most-watched movie.

At BTS’s Gwanghwamun comeback concert on March 21, V (Kim Taehyung) faced heavy criticism over his live vocals — fans flagged pitch issues and auto‑tune on “Aliens,” and some accused him of lip‑syncing during “2.0.” The event also drew scrutiny for emergency alerts and local disruptions; Jimin later apologized on stage. Source: Koreaboo