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BTS' 'Fire' tops 500 mln YouTube views

The video for BTS' 2016 song "Fire" topped the YouTube milestone of 500 million views, the septet's second music video to pass that mark, its management agency said Monday. The music video of the ma...

Feb 11, 2019
Music
[Newsmaker] Ultimate beginner’s guide to BTS

Have you recently developed a liking for the K-pop sensation BTS? Catching up with the breakneck speed of the band’s career can feel overwhelming, but you have to start somewhere. Here is a complet...

Feb 11, 2019
Music
'Music in PyeongChang’ begins with bow-breaking performance

“Music in PyeongChang - Winter Festival” has begun its 10-day run, introducing classical music to local audiences in celebration of the first anniversary of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics. On Frida...

Feb 10, 2019
Music
Nichkhun’s 1st solo record in Korea to be released on Feb. 18

K-pop star Nichkhun is releasing an EP titled “ME” on Feb.18, his first record as a solo artist since his debut as a member of the boyband 2PM in 2008. The singer’s agency JYP Entertainment announce...

Feb 10, 2019
Music
BLACKPINK to appear on CBS talk show hosted by comedian Stephen Colbert

K-pop girl band BLACKPINK will take the stage on a late-night talk show hosted by US comedian Stephen Colbert next week, the US broadcaster CBS has said. CBS said Wednesday that the four-piece group...

Feb 7, 2019
Music
Yoon Ji-sung gears up for solo debut

Yoon Ji-sung, formerly of now-disbanded Wanna One, revealed Friday the events leading up to the release of his first solo album “Aside” on Feb. 20. His agency LM Entertainment unveiled the schedule ...

Feb 1, 2019
Music
Taemin returns to the K-pop scene with ‘Want’

Taemin of boy band SHINee will unveil his second solo EP at a showcase this month. According to S.M. Entertainment, “Taemin Showcase – Want” will take place at the Gyedang Hall of the Sangmyung Art ...

Feb 1, 2019
Music
NU’EST renews contract with Pledis

All members of NU’EST have renewed their contracts with Pledis Entertainment, which has managed the group for the past seven years, the agency announced Friday. The extension allowed the five-piece ...

Feb 1, 2019
Music
[Herald Interview] Twitter: K-pop’s great leveler

Twitter and K-pop find niches in each other, drive mutual growth

Jan 31, 2019
Music
Seungri’s reputation in peril over alleged assault at his club

After reports that an unlawful assault had occurred at a club run by Big Bang’s Seungri at the time, subsequent revelations related to the accusation continue to threaten the musician’s already-tarni...

Jan 31, 2019
Music
SPO appoints new associate conductor

The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra announced Wednesday that it has appointed Wilson Ng from Hong Kong as its new associate conductor. Ng was selected via a competition last year, beating out 112 other...

Jan 31, 2019
Music
[K-talk] Infinite to release new single in Korean, Japanese

Infinite is gearing up to release a new song in February, marking the boyband’s return from a yearlong hiatus since its third full-length album “Top Seed” in January 2018. (Woollim Entertainment) T...

Jan 31, 2019
Music
[K-talk] GOT7’s Japanese EP debuts No. 1 on charts

GOT7’s new Japanese EP became an immediate success on charts upon its release Wednesday, topping two of Japan’s most prominent charts. The septet’s third Japanese EP, “I Won’t Let You Go,” debuted a...

Jan 31, 2019
Music
[K-talk] BTS comeback date undecided: Big Hit

Big Hit Entertainment has denied reports that BTS will be releasing a new album in May. On Tuesday, local media reported that BTS was set to return with new material in May. This photo was posted o...

Jan 30, 2019
Music
[K-talk] Netmarble’s BTS mobile game set for Q1 release

Korean gaming industry giant Netmarble Games is introducing a new mobile game called “BTS World,” coupling gaming and K-pop. “BTS World” is a simulation game built around the idea of grooming the BT...

Jan 30, 2019
Music

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