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The evolution of ‘universe’ (KOR)

One small “universe” around us is giving us the fun of expanding the “universe” of life.

2023.7.10

The evolution of ‘universe’

One small “universe” around us is giving us the fun of expanding the “universe” of life.

2023.7.9

K-pop fan service Universe to shut down, transfer to Dear U Bubble

Fan community platform Universe is shutting down its service, and all of its registered artists will be transferred to Dear U Bubble, a similar K-pop service operated by SM Entertainment. Universe is reported to have notified other K-pop agencies...

2023.1.11

Teaser images for Kep1er's newest variety show ″House of Dols″ [NC/KLAP]

K-pop girl group Kep1er to star in new variety show 'House of Dols'

Girl group Kep1er is set to star in a new variety show called “House of Dols,” fan community platform Universe said Friday. This week, the platform has been posting teasers for the whodunit program, in which the members are invited to a...

2022.12.30

An image of NCSoft's K-pop fan community service Universe shows how users can dress the avatars of their favorite stars with virtual costumes they buy. [NCSOFT].

Game companies realize K-pop is a whole new world

Game companies had big dreams of expanding their businesses using K-pop. The dreaming has given way to reality. Game publisher NCSoft is trying to sell Universe, a K-pop fan community service developed in 2021, after failing to compete with ...

2022.12.2

A text message to fans from actor Lee Dong-wook sent via Private Message, a paid service offered by fan community platform Universe. The text reads, 'Are you awake?' [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Fans fork out to feel closer to stars with private chatroom services

“Thank you for today. I was happy thanks to you." This is a message that a 37-year-old surnamed Kim, who is a fan of the “Volleyball Empress” Kim Yeon-koung, received from the sports star last month. Kim received the message through DearU bubble ...

2022.9.13

The concept image for Jo Yuri's ″Maybe″ [NC, KLAP]

Jo Yuri to release digital single 'Maybe' on Aug. 11

Singer Jo Yuri will drop her digital single “Maybe” on Aug. 11, fan community platform Universe said Friday. The Korean title of the song translates to “Although You Might Not Know.” Universe also revealed a schedule for when it will post teaser...

2022.8.5

A concept photo for Astro's ″U&Iverse″ [NC, KLAP]

Astro set to release digital single 'U&Iverse' on July 21

Boy band Astro is set to release a digital single called “U&Iverse,” which is dedicated to its fans, fan community platform Universe said Friday. The song will drop on July 21. In a teaser photo Universe posted to its social media channels, the...

2022.7.15

'Universe 5-IV-71 #200' (1971) by Kim Whanki [CHRISTIE'S]

Owner of Korea's most expensive artwork ever sold is unmasked

The owner of the most expensive Korean artwork ever sold has finally been revealed. Kim Woong-ki, chairman of apparel exporter Global Sae-A Group, bought “Universe 5-IV-71 #200” (1971) by Kim Whanki (1913-1974) for some 13.2 billion won...

2022.7.12

The poster for SF9, left, and (G)I-DLE's fan call event. [NC, KLAP]

(G)I-DLE and SF9 to hold phone call fan event

Girl group (G)I-DLE and boy band SF9 will each hold an online fan call event on Universe, the fan community platform said Friday. Until July 6, fans can apply to have a phone call with one member of their choice. Thirty fans will be chosen for...

2022.7.1

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