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  Gary Woodland Wins Houston Open, First PGA Tour Title in Nearly Seven Years After Brain Tumor Surgery Gary Woodland of the United States completed a long comeback from brain tumor surgery and its aftereffects, winning a PGA Tour event for the first time in six years and nine months. Woodland shot a 3-under 67 on Sunday in the final round of the Texas Children's Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course (par 70) in Houston. He had four birdies and one bogey in the $9.9 million tournament. He finished at 21-under 259, beating runner-up Nicolai Hojgaard of Denmark by five shots. Woodland March 30, 2026
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  BTS ‘Arirang’ Debate Rekindled After Netflix Documentary Shows HYBE Chief’s Input A controversy over BTS’ new release “Arirang” has spread again after a Netflix documentary showing the album’s production was released. BTS released “Arirang” on the 20th. The album was described as a modern reinterpretation of traditional themes, but some Korean online communities criticized it as “gukppong,” a term used for what they see as excessive patriotic messaging. As the debate grew, some criticism also targeted RM, who has played a leading role in the group’s production. The March 30, 2026
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  South Korean Actor Lee Sang-bo Found Dead at 45; Agency Says It Is Checking Actor Lee Sang-bo has died, South Korean media reported. He was 45. The Hankook Ilbo reported on the 27th that Lee was found dead on the 26th. Police who responded after a report from his family are investigating the exact circumstances of his death, the newspaper said. His agency, Korea Management Group (KMG), told multiple media outlets it was checking the report. Born in 1981, Lee debuted in the 2006 KBS drama “The Invisible Man Choi Jang-soo.” He appeared in dramas including “Mis March 30, 2026
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  Actress Sa Mija Seen Using Cane After Fall, Colleague Says Actress Sa Mija has been seen in an update following a fall. Actor Han Ji-il posted a message and video on his social media on the 29th, writing, "National mom senior Sa Mija had a fall and can’t walk well, so she is getting help from juniors. Please recover quickly." In the video, Sa uses a cane and takes steps with assistance from younger colleagues. Sa debuted in 1964. She has previously said she collapsed from a heart attack in 2005 and again from a cerebral infarction in 2018.* This March 30, 2026
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  BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 for Group’s Seventh Chart-Topper 그룹 방탄소년단(BTS)이 정규 5집 '아리랑'(ARIRANG)으로 미국 빌보드 앨범 차트 '빌보드 200' 1위를 차지했다. Billboard said in a chart preview posted on its website on the 29th (local time) that BTS’ fifth full-length album, “ARIRANG,” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, ahead of Luke Combs’ “The Way I Am” and Morgan Wallen’s “I’m The Problem.” The result gives BTS its seventh No. 1 album on the chart. The Billboard 200 ranks albums by total album units, combining physical and digital alb March 30, 2026
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  Mideast War, Oil Spike Squeeze South Korea Pharma-Bio Supply Chains and Shipping Costs South Korea’s pharmaceutical and biotech industry is facing a double hit from soaring oil prices tied to a prolonged Middle East war: disruptions in raw-material supplies and higher logistics costs. Major drugmakers are expanding inventories and seeking alternative suppliers amid concerns over shortages of key inputs such as naphtha, while the government is stepping up supply-chain monitoring and exploring joint measures with the industry. Industry officials said Sunday that the Middle E March 29, 2026
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  Lee Sun-bin Tries to Deliver Party Invite to Park Bo-young on MBC’s “Manitto Club” Lee Sun-bin launches a mission to deliver an invitation to Park Bo-young on MBC’s variety show “Manitto Club.” Episode 9, airing today (29), follows third-generation members Cha Tae-hyun, Park, Lee, Hwang Kwang-hee and Kang Hoon as they carry out individual “manitto” missions. Lee, an eight-year friend of Park and her assigned partner, plans an “early birthday party” and prepares a special surprise for her. In a preview clip, Lee disguises herself as a part-time worker to hand Park the March 29, 2026
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  Lee Hi and Dok2 Go Live Together After Dating Rumors, Show Affection On Camera Singer Lee Hi and rapper Dok2 went live together shortly after reports sparked dating rumors. On the 28th, Lee Hi hosted a real-time livestream on her social media account. The two counted down to 6 p.m. with fans ahead of the release of “You & Me,” the first single from their jointly founded label, 808 HI RECORDINGS. Throughout the broadcast, they showed frequent physical affection, including putting an arm around each other and linking shoulders. They also showed match March 29, 2026
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  Actor Lee Dong-hwi on 'Method Acting' and Moving Beyond a Comedy Image 코미디로 사랑받았지만 더 이상 '웃기는 배우'로만 남고 싶지 않은 인물. 영화 '메소드연기'는 그 욕망과 불안을 메타 코미디의 방식으로 비튼 작품이다. 실제 이름을 그대로 가져온 캐릭터 '이동휘'를 연기한 배우 이동휘는 웃음과 자의식, 과몰입이 뒤섞인 낯선 얼굴을 꺼내 보인다. 영화 '메소드연기'(감독 이기혁)로 돌아온 이동휘를 만났다. "Director Lee Gi-hyeok was preparing a feature based on a different story, but it was halted for various reasons. Then he thought about which of his shorts could be expand March 29, 2026
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  Comedian Lee Hwi-jae’s TV Return on KBS Draws Chilly Online Reaction Entertainer Lee Hwi-jae’s return to television has drawn a cool response from some online commenters, according to reactions shared after his appearance. Lee appeared on the March 28 broadcast of KBS2’s ‘Immortal Songs’ for a special titled ‘2026 Entertainment King of Kings.’ After performing Choi Ho-seop’s ‘As Time Goes By,’ Lee spoke about his recent life. Asked whether his twin sons, Seo Eon and Seo Jun, are now in middle school, Lee replied they are first-year students. When asked if March 29, 2026