BTS' performance video for 'ON' surpasses 600 million views on YouTube

SEOUL, April 09 (AJU PRESS) - BTS has mesmerized hundreds of millions of fans on YouTube with the group's performance video for "ON," the title song of the group's album "MAP OF THE SOUL: 7." The video, titled "BTS' ON Kinetic Manifesto Film," has garnered more than 600 million views on YouTube. The Kinetic Manifesto Film version of ON, released in February 2020, surpassed 600 million views at 8:41 a.m. (2341 GMT) on Tuesday. This is the s

April 9, 2024

S. Korean music variety show to feature AI performers

SEOUL, April 09 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea's state-run television network, KBS, is set to debut a unique music variety show featuring both artificial intelligence (AI) and human performers. Titled "Synchro You," the program will challenge the studio audience to differentiate between AI singers and their human counterparts. The first episode of Synchro You will air on May 10. The show will be hosted by a star-studded lineup, including South Korean variety show mainstay

April 9, 2024

Ma Dong-seok to hold belated wedding ceremony next month

SEOUL, April 09 (AJU PRESS) - Actor Ma Dong-seok (53) will have his belated wedding ceremony in Seoul next month after three years of marriage. Their management agency announced Wednesday that Ma and his wife and model Ye Jung-hwa (36) will hold their private wedding ceremony in May with only close friends and relatives in attendance. The two became a public item after their relationship was revealed in 2016 and later confirmed that they registered their marriage without a big cel

April 9, 2024

Le Sserafim will promote NBA events in Asia-Pacific region

SEOUL, April 05 (AJU PRESS) - Girl band Le Sserafim will work with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to promote various NBA events in the Asia-Pacific region. The five-member band will attend NBA games and share related content on social media. NBA said on Friday that the band has been selected as the "Friends of the NBA." "We are thrilled to work with Le Sserafim, a group that embodies youth, dynamism and a genuine passion for the NBA," said NBA'

April 5, 2024

Virtual artist 'iaaa' to release debut song 'Our Season'

SEOUL, April 05 (AJU PRESS) - iaaa, a virtual artist created by South Korean content startup Studio Meta-K, will drop her debut song "Our Season." Through the digital single, the 21-year-old virtual human will portray the innocence of first love, along with the nostalgic memories of spring between two people. The 173-centimeter (5'8")-tall digital human is a member of Studio Meta-K's virtual artist group "Season." iaaa made her debut in February 20

April 5, 2024

Korea's iconic percussion show 'Nanta' to take place in Africa's largest cultural event

SEOUL, April 04 (AJU PRESS) - The state-run Korea Foundation will hold the iconic Korean percussion show "Nanta" in Côte d'Ivoire. The performance will be featured at the Marche des Arts du Spectacle d'Abidjan (MASA), the largest cultural event in Africa, where South Korea will be showcased as this year's special guest nation. Nanta is a non-verbal theatrical performance combining percussion and comedic elements. It features lively performances and a un

April 4, 2024

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