K-POP
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Koreans bid farewell to Fu Bao, symbol of friendship with China
SEOUL, April 03 (AJU PRESS) - Despite rains on Wednesday, about 6,000 people gathered at South Korea's iconic theme park, Everland, to bid farewell to the celebrity Chinese panda, Fu Bao. Although she was cherished in South Korea, Fu Bao must return to China to find a male partner. The three-year-old panda was sent to South Korea by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2016 as a gesture of friendship and has spent 1,354 days at Everland. Thanks to the popularity of videos showcasing h
April 3, 2024 -
BTS Jungkook's 'Golden' named on Billboard's top 200 albums chart for 21 consecutive weeks
SEOUL, April 03 (AJU PRESS) - BTS member Jungkook's very first album, "Golden," has been listed on Billboard's top 200 popular albums chart for 21 consecutive weeks. The album was released in November 2023, before the 26-year-old artist began his compulsory military service. Billboard's chart released on April 2 showed that Golden ranked 131st on the Billboard 200 chart. The album, comprised of 11 English songs, depicts the story of Jungkook's journey to
April 3, 2024 -
NewJeans wins best K-pop rookie award in US
SEOUL, April 02 (AJU PRESS) - Girl band NewJeans received an award from a U.S. radio streaming network on Monday for their recognition in the U.S. The awards event, run by New York-based radio streaming platform "iHeartRadio," is designed to celebrate artists and songs that dominate its airwaves and apps each year. According to the group's agency, NewJeans received the "Best New Artist (K-Pop)" award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards held in Los Angeles. &quo
April 2, 2024 -
Le Sserafim's "Easy" named on Billboard's top 200 popular albums chart for four consecutive weeks
SEOUL, March 27 (AJU PRESS) -- Le Sserafim's "Easy" has been named on Billboard's top 200 popular albums chart for four consecutive weeks. The album, containing five songs, depicts the story of the five-member band's concerns and fears that hide behind its confident demeanor. Billboard's chart released on March 30 showed that Easy ranked 112th on the Billboard 200 chart. The music video of its title track, "Easy," currently has garnered over 70
March 27, 2024 -
Occult thriller film 'Exhuma' attracts more than 10 mln moviegoers in 35 days of release
SEOUL, March 25 (AJU PRESS) -- "Exhuma," director Jang Jae-hyun's latest occult thriller film, has mesmerized audiences nationwide, crossing the 10 million viewer milestone in just 35 days since its release on February 22. The story follows the tale of shamans and geomancers entangled in a terrifying situation after disturbing an ancient grave. Since its silver screen debut, "Exhuma" has garnered widespread attention, captivating audiences with its chilling
March 25, 2024 -
Britain's deputy prime minister explores K-pop scene at SM Entertainment headquarters
SEOUL, Mar. 20 (AJU PRESS) -- Britain's deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden has visited the headquarters of South Korea's entertainment giant, SM Entertainment, and delved into learning about the country's music industry. During his tour, Dowden expressed his excitement towards SM's collaboration with Moon & Back, a London-based entertainment company, to create a new boy band. In November 2023, SM agreed to provide its know-how in music production to form the b
March 20, 2024 -
Multilingual singer-songwriter Stella Jang to hold solo concert on Seoul's artificial island
SEOUL -- South Korean singer-songwriter Stella Jang is set to hold a solo concert on Nodeul Island, an artificial island known as a cultural space in Seoul. The 32-year-old, who has spent 11 years in France, has previously mesmerized fans with her performance in six different languages -- English, Korean, French, Chinese, German, and Spanish. Debuting in 2014, Jang specializes in a range of genres, including indie music, ballad, and jazz. She garnered widespread attention in 201
March 15, 2024 -
Boy band Seventeen to headline music festival 'Lollapalooza' in Berlin
SEOUL -- Multinational boy band Seventeen is set to engage with global fans in Berlin through Lollapalooza, a renowned international music event, as its headliner. The 13-member band will participate in the annual music festival along with English singer-songwriter Sam Smith and Martin Garrix, a Dutch DJ and record producer. According to Pledis Entertainment, the group's agency, Seventeen will headline the Lollapalooza Berlin, a two-day event scheduled to take place starting
March 14, 2024 -
Virtual artist 'iaaa' performs debut song 'Our Season' at SXSW event in Texas
SEOUL -- iaaa, a virtual artist created by South Korean content startup Studio Meta-K, was showcased at the South by Southwest (SXSW) event in Austin. The virtual human performed her debut song titled "Our Season" at the event designed to celebrate the fusion of various fields, including technology, film, music, and education. iaaa is a member of Studio Meta-K's virtual artist group "Season." She made her debut in February 2024 as a special host on "R
March 13, 2024 -
Webtoon app service Kakao Piccoma ranked world's 35th highest-grossing app publisher
SEOUL -- Data released by a global web service market analyst firm revealed that Kakao Piccoma, the Japanese webtoon subsidiary of South Korea's web service giant Kakao, secured the 35th spot among the world's highest-grossing app publishers. Webtoons, initially known as webcomics, are digital comic books optimized for viewing on smartphones and other digital devices like tablets. Originating in South Korea in the mid-2000s on web portals like Daum (operated by Kakao) and
March 13, 2024
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PHOTOS: National Folk Museum showcases traditional funeral dolls
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PHOTOS: Seoul holds sign language cultural festival
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PHOTOS: KES 2024 opens at COEX, highlighting AI innovations
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BLACKPINK's Jennie makes Billboard Hot 100 debut with latest single
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British Embassy's roundtable meeting raises awareness of climate change
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Workers over 60 become largest employed age group in Korea for first time
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South Korea mulls sending inspectors to Ukraine to monitor North Korean troops in Russia
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U.S. stealth fighter completes maiden landing on Japanese vessel
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5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's Molucca Sea region
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North Korea dismisses allegations of troop deployment to Russia as 'groundless'