The Korea Herald

Blackpink’s winning formula: from ‘Boombayah’ to ‘How You Like That’

K-popJul 2, 2020

For this piece, we spoke to Azodi, a music producer who specializes in K-pop and J-pop and has a YouTube channel where he analyzes the production of K-pop songs. In recent years, Blackpink has becom...
Sunmi embraces girl power, praises Hwasa and Chung Ha

K-popJun 29, 2020

Sunmi is tackling city pop in her new single “pporappippam” which is slated for release Monday. While known for her dance-pop sound, the new song -- which translates to purple night in Korean -- see...
Blackpink says they want to spread positive energy with 'How You Like That'

K-popJun 26, 2020

The members of Blackpink say they want to spread positive energy with their new single, “How You Like That.” It is the group’s first single since “Kill This Love,” which came out in April 2019. Ahe...
Twice’s 30 best tracks, ranked

K-popJun 25, 2020

30. “Firework” (2020) Songs on Twice’s latest album “More & More” have a more mature sound and “Firework” is no exception. With Latin guitar melodies sprinkled all over, the rhythmic tune conjures u...
How Trump and K-pop ended up in the same headline

K-popJun 24, 2020

After fans of South Korean pop music enjoyed weeks of media attention as an emerging political force, the conversation is now turning partisan in the US. On Monday’s episode of Fox News’ weekly “Fox...
Is there a media double standard for K-pop?

K-popJun 18, 2020

When the sudden death of singer Yohan from boyband TST came to light this week, the group’s agency KJ Music Entertainment put out a statement pleading with the media to refrain from speculation over ...
K-pop fans: A diverse, underestimated and powerful force

K-popJun 12, 2020

In a recent Instagram post, singer CL acknowledged the impact of black culture. “Artists, directors, writers, dancers, designers, producers, stylists in the K-pop industry are all inspired by black ...
Daechwita: When traditional music meets K-pop

K-popJun 8, 2020

Suga’s solo track “Daechwita” under the alias Agust D in late May begins with a powerful burst from a taepyeongso -- a Korean wind instrument -- as the BTS member sits up from a throne in a period th...
Donations, hashtags and fancams: K-pop world reacts to George Floyd protests

K-popJun 1, 2020

The moves come amid growing calls for an end to police brutality from prominent figures and celebrities around the world including former US President Barack Obama, Beyonce and Taylor Swift. Many fa...
Monsta X’s new album ‘Fantasia X’ is a world of emotions

K-popMay 26, 2020

Monsta X released their new EP “Fantasia X” on Tuesday. The record featuring seven tracks comes seven months after their seventh EP “Follow: Find You,” with all the bandmates taking part in its maki...
Big Hit acquires Pledis in push for expansion

K-popMay 25, 2020

Big Hit Entertainment has become the biggest shareholder of its smaller rival Pledis Entertainment, the company said Monday. The acquisition is the latest in a series of moves to expand Big Hit’s pr...
Don’t be too optimistic about lifting of K-pop ban in China: experts

K-popMay 21, 2020

Despite K-pop artists landing endorsement deals in China as of late, pop culture and China experts are cautioning against being too optimistic. Earlier this month, G-Dragon from Big Bang made headli...
Sales of BTS’ ‘Map of the Soul: Persona’ underreported to IFPI

K-popMay 20, 2020

Overseas sales of BTS’ 2019 record “Map of the Soul: Persona” are believed to have been massively underreported to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry for its prestigious annual...
Following protests, YG announces plans for Blackpink’s first full-length album

K-popMay 18, 2020

Blackpink will release their much-anticipated first full-length album in September, YG Entertainment confirmed Monday. The announcement comes just days after fans dispatched a truck outside the agen...
Despite news of new music, Blackpink fans are not happy

K-popMay 15, 2020

The sentiment is similar among international fans. “Recently, YG confirmed Blackpink’s comeback in June, but we blinks have not had a proper comeback date confirmation, we are so thirsty for new mus...