K-POP
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BTS Jimin to release solo album for first time
SEOUL -- Jimin, a member of BTS, became the boy band's fourth member to release his first solo album, after J-Hope, Jin, and RM. Although the group is taking a hiatus after its agency announced that all members would fulfill their compulsory military service, the 27-year-old has consistently interacted with fans by collaborating with fashion brand Dior and singer Taeyang. "'FACE' is all about Jimin facing himself head-on as he gets ready for his next step as a solo
February 22, 2023 -
K-pop girl band Brave Girls to disband after rolling out digital single 'Goodbye'
SEOUL -- Brave Girls, a four-member K-pop girl band, will disband after releasing its last single titled "Goodbye." The band that unexpectedly stepped into the spotlight 10 years after its debut with a single dance track titled "Rollin'" in 2021 did not renew the contract with its agency "Brave Entertainment." All group members will end the exclusive contract, said Brave Entertainment, adding that the group will release Goodbye at 6 p.m. (0900 GMT)
February 16, 2023 -
Reality competition series 'Physical: 100' captivates global fans on Netflix
SEOUL -- "Physical: 100," a South Korean competition show featuring physically fit contestants engaging in various games and competitions to win prize money of 300 million won ($233,681), became the most watched content on Netflix's non-English chart. The reality survival content showcases various celebrities such as UFC fighter Akiyama Yoshihiro (Choo Sung-hoon) and the 2012 London Olympic vault champion Yang Hak-seon. The global streaming service giant said that t
February 15, 2023 -
BTS's lead rapper Suga to go on solo world tour in six countries
SEOUL -- BTS member Suga will go on a solo world tour, starting with the first concert in Belmont Park, New York on April 26. The 29-year-old became the first BTS member to launch a solo world tour. Big Hit, the seven-member band's agency, said in a statement on February 15 that Suga will cover six countries -- United States, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea, and Japan. BTS' lead rapper will interact with global fans from April to June in various cities including
February 15, 2023 -
NewJeans garners explosive popularity among American Spotify users through OMG and Ditto
SEOUL -- Girl band NewJeans is gaining explosive popularity among American fans. Currently, the United States is the region where the five-member band's dance songs -- OMG and Ditto -- are consumed the most on Spotify, the world's most popular music streaming service. As of February 10, OMG was played 22.71 million times in the United States, which accounted for more than 20 percent of total streams with 111.28 million, Spotify said in a statement on February 13. Of the 164
February 13, 2023 -
Red Velvet to represent K-pop bands at Primavera Sound 2023
SEOUL -- Girl band Red Velvet will interact with global fans at Primavera Sound, an annual music festival held in Spain, as the only K-pop group. The five-member band will perform along with global stars such as rapper Kendrick Lamar and Halsey. According to SM Entertainment, the group's agency, Red velvet will participate in the festival on June 1 in Barcelona and Madrid on June 8. This year, the event will take place between June 1 and 3 in Barcelona and in Madrid from June
February 10, 2023 -
Girl band TWICE's unit MiSaMo to release first Japanese album
SEOUL -- TWICE, a nine-member K-pop girl band especially popular in Japan, will consolidate its position in the island country through its first unit consisting of three Japanese members -- Mina, Sana, and Momo. The new group called "MiSaMo" will roll out its first Japanese language-based mini album on July 26 to start its new journey. JYP Entertainment, the group's agency, disclosed an official trailer and photos of Misamo through its official website. "So happy
February 9, 2023 -
BTS' brother band TXT tops Billboard's top 200 popular albums chart with 'The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION'
SEOUL -- TXT (Tomorrow X Together), a five-member boy band organized by the agency of top K-pop band BTS, has topped Billboard's top 200 popular albums chart with its fifth mini album titled "The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION." The group became the fifth K-pop band to grab the top place on the weekly chart that ranks the 200 most popular albums in the United States. The album, released on January 27, arrived atop the list on the Billboard 200 chart with 161,500 equivalent
February 6, 2023 -
Exports of 'K-content' products rise 4.4% to $12.45 billion in 2021
SEOUL -- South Korea's exports of cultural and entertainment products increased 4.4 percent year-on-year to $12.24 billion in 2021, according to data released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The amount was higher than the exports of major products such as home appliances, secondary batteries, electric vehicles and display panels. This means that Korean-made entertainment and cultural products, better known as K-content, have emerged as one of the country's k
February 3, 2023 -
Stray Kids becomes first K-pop band to headline music festival in France through Lollapalooza
SEOUL -- Boy band Stray Kids became the first K-pop group to interact with global fans in France through Lollapalooza, a popular global music event, as its headliner. The eight-member band will take part in the global music festival along with American rapper Kendrick Lamar and Rosalia, a famous singer and songwriter from Spain. According to JYP Entertainment, the band's agency, Stray Kids will perform at Lollapalooza Paris on July 21. The headliner role is usually given to the
February 2, 2023
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PHOTOS: Railway workers threaten strike
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SK bioscience's influenza vaccine approved in Indonesia
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LG Electronics unveils software kit for AI home robot at global conference
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Kim Jong-un inspects missile base, citing growing US nuclear threat
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to offer insights at AI forum in Mumbai
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CJ Olive Young expands rapidly growing live-streaming commerce
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OPINION: Canada's tariff strategy on Chinese EVs- A misstep in trade and climate policy
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Korea to raise industrial power rates by 9.7%
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OPINION: North Korea and Russia - Alliance of the weak
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Ex-president Lee Myung-bak's elder brother dies at 89