K-POP
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Billboard, Kakao Entertainment join hands to promote K-pop
SEOUL, April 19 (AJU PRESS) - The Billboard magazine has partnered with South Korea's Kakao Entertainment to boost the global presence of K-pop, the U.S. magazine said Friday. Billboard's President Mike Ven and Kakao Entertainment's co-CEO Joseph Chang have recently signed a partnership agreement on cooperation in Korean music-related content and promotion of K-pop artists' global activities. The two sides will also come up with a new K-pop-related business model.
April 19, 2024 -
BLACKPINK's Jennie stays on Billboard chart for 16 consecutive weeks
SEOUL, April 17 (AJU PRESS) - BLACKPINK member Jennie's "One of the Girls" ranked 76th on Billboard's Hot 100 chart released Tuesday, extending its run on the chart to 16 consecutive weeks. The 28-year-old artist collaborated with Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd for the song, which serves as the soundtrack for the American TV series "The Idol." The song's official audio on YouTube has accumulated over 121 million views. In June 2023, Jennie
April 17, 2024 -
Singer G-Dragon to make comeback in second half of 2024
SEOUL, April 16 (AJU PRESS) - After a hiatus of about seven years, Singer G-Dragon will make a long-awaited comeback with a new album in the second half of 2024, the 35-year-old artist's agency said Tuesday. Galaxy Corporation said in a press release on Tuesday that G-Dragon is gearing up to drop the new album in the latter half of this year. In the press release, the agency also said the celebrity had recently met with Frederic Malle, the founder of the renowned French perfu
April 16, 2024 -
TXT's 'Minisode 3 : TOMORROW' album ranks third on Billboard chart
SEOUL, April 15 (AJU PRESS) - Boy band Tomorrow X Together's "Minisode 3 : TOMORROW" has ranked third on Billboard's top 200 popular albums chart. Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" clinched the top spot, followed by "Might Delete Later" by J. Cole. Billboard’s chart released on Sunday showed that Minisode 3 : TOMORROW claimed the third position with 107,500 equivalent album units sold in the United States. The ranking is determined ba
April 15, 2024 -
S. Korean role-playing game wins award in Britain
SEOUL, April 12 (AJU PRESS) - "DAVE THE DIVER," a casual, single-player adventure role-playing game developed by South Korea's MINTROCKET, has grabbed the "Game Design" award, presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Nexon said that DAVE THE DIVER won the Game Design award at this year's "Game Awards 2024," hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) on Friday. "Last year was one of the bigges
April 12, 2024 -
'Kung Fu Panda' series breaks anime box-office records in Korea
SEOUL, April 12 (AJU PRESS) - "Kung Fu Panda 4" broke anime box office records in Korea, bringing solace to many Koreans bidding farewell to their beloved giant panda last week. The fourth installment of DreamWorks' hit animation series swiftly claimed the top spot at the Korean box office upon its debut in local theaters on Wednesday. According to the Korean Film Council, "Kung Fu Panda 4" attracted approximately 429,000 viewers on its opening day alone, nea
April 12, 2024 -
Girl band NewJeans takes legal action against cyberbullying
SEOUL, April 12 (AJU PRESS) - K-pop girl band NewJeans has taken action against cyberbullies by pursuing legal measures in an ongoing defamation case. The five-member band has filed a request with a federal court in California, urging Google to disclose the identity of a user who repeatedly posted malicious content targeting NewJeans. Cyberbullying within the K-pop industry poses a significant threat to artists. Awareness of the detrimental effects of online attacks has grown here
April 12, 2024 -
BLACKPINK member Lisa signs contract with RCA
SEOUL, April 11 (AJU PRESS) - RCA Records, an American record label that includes Justin Timberlake and Khalid, has signed a contract with Lisa, a Thai member of K-pop girl band BLACKPINK. The 27-year-old will collaborate with the American record label for her new songs. RCA Records said on Thursday that the agency signed a deal with Lisa to release her solo music. "Lisa is a multidimensional talent and an irrefutable global force. We are thrilled to welcome her and her team
April 11, 2024 -
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
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PHOTOS: Korean activists rally for LGBTQ rights on key commemoration day
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Imported electric vehicle registrations surge 150% this year
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Protecting wetlands crucial for migratory birds: New Zealand envoy
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Seafood meal kits gain limelight at industry fair as Korean food makers target ready-to-eat market
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PHOTOS: Seoul Int'l Garden Show underway at Han River park
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Korean Air Force embraces memes, defying military stereotypes
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Korean spicy sauces gain global popularity
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Culture minister advocates for Hangeul signboard for Gwanghwamun
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HYBE chairman ranks sixth among Korean business leaders in stock assets
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More people fall victim to dating violence in Korea