
Lee Ji-hye
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Lee Ji-hye is a Korean journalist and author based in Seoul, South Korea. She specializes in Korean entertainment news, with a particular focus on K-drama actors and K-pop idols. Her recent articles for dmnews.com have covered the controversial scandal involving actor Kim Soo-hyun and the late actress Kim Sae-ron, as well as the latest developments in the K-pop industry. With over five years of experience in the industry, she provides insightful and balanced coverage of the Korean pop culture landscape. Ji-hye graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in journalism. She is fluent in English and Korean, which allows her to analyze and report on trends from both local and international perspectives. In her free time, Ji-hye enjoys attending K-pop concerts, watching K-dramas, and keeping up with the latest celebrity news.
K-pop’s global dominance is wavering — here’s why even homegrown fans are losing interest
Once poised to dominate the global music scene, South Korean pop, or K-pop, now faces a crisis. Despite…
The Military Drama Taking Korea by Storm: New Recruit 3 Hits New Heights
If you haven’t heard the buzz yet, let me fill you in: New Recruit 3 is taking the…
Kim Soo Hyun’s agency pursues aggressive legal action against online harassment and defamation amid Kim Sae-ron controversy
South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, GOLDMEDALIST, has launched a robust legal campaign to combat online harassment…
Rumors of shamanic rituals swirl around Kim Sae-ron amid dating scandal, but family denies claims
The scandal involving South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun and the late actress Kim Sae-ron has intensified with…
I lived in Japan for 2 years—here’s why the “perfect society” myth is damaging expats
When I first arrived in Japan, I had all these dreamy images in my head. I imagined a…
Did Lisa just tease her new romance at Coachella? Fans spot surprising lockscreen
The internet is buzzing again, and this time it’s about BLACKPINK’s Lisa and her rumored beau, Frédéric Arnault.…
Singapore MP Amy Khor to retire ahead of GE2025 after 24 years of service
SINGAPORE – Senior Minister of State Dr Amy Khor will retire from politics and not contest the upcoming…
Japan Implements Dual-Pricing System with Tourists to Face Higher Costs Than Locals
Japan’s tourism boom has drawn millions, boosting the economy but straining infrastructure. To address this, a dual-pricing system…
Loh Kean Yew defeats world no. 1 Shi Yuqi in shock victory
Ningbo, China (April 11, 2025) – In a stunning quarter-final upset at the Badminton Asia Championships, Singapore’s Loh…
I lived in Singapore for a year—here’s what expats never admit about Singaporean work culture
When I first landed at Changi Airport, I was prepared for the typical stuff: the humid weather, the…