China takes urgent climate action amid deadly rains, flooding

China is prioritizing its climate change policy as severe torrential rains and flooding continue to affect several parts of the country. Ext...

Interview: K-pop legend Rain to perform US concerts for 1st time in 15 years

K-pop legend Rain is making a comeback with his “STILL RAINING” tour after a seven-year hiatus from touring.  Known as a pioneer of K-pop mu...

Japanese researchers discover microplastics in clouds, raising grave climate concerns

“If the issue of ‘plastic air pollution’ is not addressed proactively, climate change and ecological risks may become a re...

K-pop star Rain denies $8.6 million real estate fraud accusation

K-pop singer and actor Rain has denied accusations he committed real estate fraud involving around 8.5 billion won (approximately $8.6 milli...

Watch: Man braves narrow street drain to save kittens during heavy rain in Malaysia

A Malaysian man is being called a hero for submerging his entire body in dirty rainwater to save a couple of trapped kittens. What happened:...

Rice markets could face global crisis due to India’s export ban, Thailand’s low rainfall

Rice markets could face a global crisis as India bans rice exports and Thailand experiences a spate of low rainfall.  India’s export ban: La...

Japan’s Nara deer take shelter from rain in adorable viral video

A herd of deer unfazed by humans while taking shelter from heavy rains in Nara, Japan, is the subject of a viral video. Background: Nara, a ...

Rain, IVE’s Wonyoung and Stray Kids’ Bang Chan unveiled as MCs for KCON LA 2023

The MCs for all three nights of KCON LA this year have been announced.  MC duties: Headlining the opening night’s concert on Aug. 18 w...

MAMAMOO, Rain, AKMU and more star in new trailer for Netflix music reality show ‘Take 1’

A new teaser trailer for the Netflix music reality show “Take 1,” featuring K-pop artists MAMAMOO, Rain, AKMU, Lena Park and more, dropped ...

Typhoon Hinnamnor: 2 S. Koreans rescued after 12 hours clinging to pipes in flooded car park

Typhoon Hinnamnor hit southern South Korea on Tuesday, leaving 10 people dead and two missing. Seven of the reported deaths were victims t...

Actor/Singer Rain’s Parents Accused of Fraud After Borrowing $15,000 of Rice 30 Years Ago

The singer Rain’s parents were accused of fraud in an online forum this week.   ...