K-POP
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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 -
S. Korea's iconic football stadium becomes main stage for K-pop concerts
SEOUL -- Seoul World Cup Stadium, an iconic football stadium in western Seoul, has become the primary stage for K-pop artists following the remodeling project on Jamsil Sports Complex in southern Seoul. With a capacity of about 45,000 people, this World Cup stadium is regarded as a "dream stage" among South Korean artists, requiring substantial ticket sales potential and immense popularity to host concerts. Seoul World Cup Stadium, constructed in the western district of
March 13, 2024 -
WeMade to drop global version of popular mobile MMORPG 'Night Crows'
SEOUL -- WeMade, a South Korean game developer, is set to release the international version of its popular mobile massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) "Night Crows," targeting the global market. The original version of the game was launched in South Korea in April 2023. Upon its initial release, Night Crows quickly climbed the ranks to become one of the top 10 popular games on both Google and Apple app stores. By May, it had claimed the number one spot
March 11, 2024 -
[PHOTO] Top K-pop girl bands highlight Paris Fashion Week
Members of K-pop girl bands received the spotlight at the Paris Fashion Week. The global fashion event, designed to promote luxury brands and promising designers, took place from February 26 to March 5.
March 7, 2024 -
Action-comedy film 'The Roundup: Punishment' to hit theaters in April
SEOUL -- Action-comedy film "The Roundup: Punishment," directed by Heo Myung-haeng, is about to be released in South Korea. This action film serves as the fourth installment of the detective series that began in 2017 with the hit movie "The Outlaws." Starring Ma Dong-seok, also known by his English name Don Lee, the film depicts the story of a tough detective who tackles an illegal online gambling organization. According to South Korean film production company
March 6, 2024 -
Koreans spend record 40 hours per month watching YouTube
SEOUL -- A recent study by WiseApp, a mobile app analysis firm, has revealed that South Koreans are now spending an average of 40 hours per month watching YouTube on their smartphones. This is the highest monthly usage time ever recorded in the country, and represents a significant increase from just five years ago, when the average monthly usage time was 21 hours. The study, which was conducted in January 2024, surveyed a sample of users from both Android and iOS platforms. The
March 4, 2024 -
Girl band TWICE tops Billboard's top 200 popular albums chart for first time
SEOUL -- Girl band TWICE has topped Billboard's top 200 popular albums chart with its album "With YOU-th." The nine-member band became the third K-pop girl group to secure the top position on the album chart, following BLACKPINK and New Jeans. The album, released on February 23, arrived atop the list on the Billboard 200 chart with 95,000 equivalent album units sold in the United States in the week ending February 29. The ranking is confirmed based on the number of a
March 4, 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 at Seoul's iconic gate of royal palace
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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