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Yoon sorry for shortcomings but insists policies were right
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1 in 3 Koreans live alone, family types becoming diverse
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S. Korea ‘strongly’ protests Japan’s claim over Dokdo in diplomatic bluebook
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US 'incredibly concerned' about suspected NK-Iran military ties
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Korea, Japan finance chiefs vow to tame rampant FX market volatility
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Korean won weakens amid heightened uncertainty
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Seoul says will cut power to porn festival planned on Han River
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Sewol victims commemorated on tragedy's 10th anniversary
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K-pop group's manager dismissed for setting up spycam in theater dressing room
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Chanel, Louis Vuitton see muted growth in Korea
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BTS' new album 'Proof' sold over 2.75m copies in 1st week
K-pop supergroup BTS' new album "Proof" sold over 2.75 million copies in the first week of its release, a record for all K-pop albums released so far this year, its agency said Friday. The anthology album had sold a total of 2,752,496 copies as of Friday, just a week after it became available, Big Hit Music said, citing data from Hanteo Chart, a local album sales tracker. It was the highest first-week sales of any album released this year to date and the second-highest first-week
K-popJune 17, 2022
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BTS' Jungkook to release collaborative single with US singer-songwriter
Jungkook, a vocalist of K-pop giant BTS, will drop a collaborative single with US singer-songwriter Charlie Puth next Friday. Puth unveiled a video of Jungkook and him humorously discussing their plans to release "Left and Right" on TikTok on Friday. The BTS member sang a verse of the song from the left and right sides of the microphone in turn just like the song's title at the request of the American artist. In the video, Puth did not hide his big expectations for the collaborati
K-popJune 17, 2022
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[Today’s K-pop] Aespa’s “Savage” music video tops 200m views
The music video of aespa’s “Savage” surpassed 200 million views on YouTube as of Wednesday, according to label SM Entertainment. The group now has three videos that reached the milestone, becoming the fifth K-pop girl group to achieve the feat after Blackpink, Twice, Red Velvet and Itzy. “Savage” was released in October 2021 and the group’s first EP of the same title entered Billboard 200 at No. 20, only 11 months since aespa debuted. It also is a record
K-popJune 16, 2022
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Yim Jae-beom finds his voice after 7 years of isolation
Veteran Korean singer Yim Jae-beom has returned to the music scene in seven years with the new song “Consolation,” through which he hopes to not only heal others but himself as well. Ahead of dropping the new song, Yim conducted a press conference on Friday afternoon to talk about the new song which marks the prologue to his newest “Seven,” album. Yim’s last musical release was his 30th anniversary album “After The Sunset: White Night“ in November 201
K-popJune 16, 2022
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BTS dismisses rumors about team disbandment
K-pop supergroup BTS flatly rejected rumors Thursday that the band is taking steps to disband itself following its recent announcement of a pause in group activities. "We'll try to show good performances either as a team or individuals," RM, the band leader, said in a post to Weverse, a K-pop fan community platform. He said he has received the most phone calls in his nine-year career since the band unveiled its plan to take a break from group activities in order to focus more on s
K-popJune 16, 2022
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[Today’s K-pop] Seventeen announces Asia tour plan
Seventeen on Wednesday announced plans for the Asian leg of its upcoming world tour. The band will perform seven times in September and October, in Jakarta, Bangkok, Manila and Singapore, said agency Pledis Entertainment. This will be an extension of the 13-member act’s North American tour that will bring it to 12 cities from Aug. 10. On June 25-26, the band will perform in Seoul at Gocheok Sky Dome, launching its first overseas tour in almost 2 1/2 years. Its f
K-popJune 15, 2022
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Drippin aims to carry on universe through 2nd single album ‘Villain: Zero’
Boy band Drippin has returned to the stage with its second single album “Villain: Zero” Wednesday, hoping to introduce a broader view of its unique universe “Villain.” It marks the seven-member act’s comeback after a five-month hiatus since its third mini-album “Villain” dropped in January. The latest album is the prequel to the band’s previous release. In a press showcase event held in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, central Seoul, ahead of the album&
K-popJune 15, 2022
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BTS shares reason behind hiatus, future plans and promises to remain as group
On Friday, K-pop icons BTS released an anthology album, “Proof,” through which the act reminisces on its nine-year journey so far. Four days later, the septet announced it will be taking a break as a group to focus on solo projects and their personal lives, which had been put on hold until now. In the hourlong YouTube video announcing the news, the seven members celebrated their anniversary over dinner and said, after running tirelessly for nine years, it was about time they took c
K-popJune 15, 2022
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Grizzly drops single for Disney+‘ Kiss Sixth Sense’ soundtrack
Singer-songwriter Grizzly dropped a single titled “Stay With Me” for “Kiss Sixth Sense,” Disney+‘s latest original drama series. “Kiss Sixth Sense” is a romantic comedy-drama based on a web novel of the same title. The show revolves around Ye-sool, played by Seo Ji-hye, a woman who can see into the future when she kisses someone, and Min-hoo, played by Yoon Kye-sang, whose five senses are very sensitive. Grizzly is the sixth singer to contribute music
K-popJune 15, 2022
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Breaking the K-pop taboo: How BTS brings together a global community
Music is a tool for singers to spread social messages, with Western singers often using their platforms to speak up on social issues. But K-pop singers often shy away from subjects that might be controversial, choosing to stay silent on social problems rather than touching on matters that might spark media conversations. But throughout the years, BTS, as one of the world‘s most influential figures, has a long history of advocating for social change. Last month, the septet visited the W
K-popJune 15, 2022
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Chronology of BTS' nine-year career from hip-hop group to global sensation
BTS, which debuted as a hip-hop group in 2013, is a K-pop boy band that has expanded the horizons of Korean pop music to the world stage. Thanks to its eye-catching dance performances and friendly communication strategy through social media, the seven-member act gradually gained popularity among fans outside Korea and made its presence felt in the global music industry. With several mega-hit songs amid the COVID-19 pandemic, BTS cemented its status as a leading global superstar in the United Sta
K-popJune 15, 2022
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BTS to take indefinite break to focus on solo careers
K-pop superstar boy band BTS is taking an indefinite hiatus from group activities to take a break and focus on the bandmates’ individual careers. BTS broke the news late on Tuesday night through a pre-recorded video posted on the band’s official YouTube channel, BangtanTV. The video comes shortly after the act’s ninth anniversary since its debut. In the video, the seven members celebrate their anniversary over dinner, share their honest thoughts about their journey up to now
K-popJune 15, 2022
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[Today’s K-pop] Girl group aespa adds date to LA showcase
Girl group aespa decided to perform one more day in Los Angeles, as tickets for its showcase in the city sold out as soon as they became available for purchase. The original date was June 26, but the quartet will take to the stage one more time on the following day. The group’s showcase in Japan -- its first in the country – is slated for Aug. 6-7. It drew 400,000 fans in ticket pre-orders. In the meantime, it will drop its second EP “Girls” on July 8. The EP so
K-popJune 14, 2022
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[Herald Review] BTS wrap up first chapter of 9-year-career through ‘Proof’ Live, embarks on new musical chapter
Monday marked K-pop sensation BTS‘ ninth anniversary. And in celebration of the date, the septet took themselves to the stage to celebrate the release of its new anthology album, “Proof, ”and showcase live performances of its new songs. The free-to-view live session was held online and streamed via the band’s official YouTube channel. As the clock struck 9 p.m., more than 2 million Army members, the band‘s official fan group, flocked to the platform and filled t
K-popJune 14, 2022
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Enhypen to release 3rd EP next month
K-pop boy group Enhypen will put out its third EP titled "Manifesto: Day 1" on July 4, the band's agency Belift Lab said Tuesday. The album marks the first release from the septet since "Dimension: Answer," the repackaged version of its full-length album, in January. Enhypen unveiled a logo trailer and lyrics video of "Walk the Line," a track on the upcoming album on YouTube earlier Tuesday. The rookie group's first full album, "Dimension: Dilemma,&qu
K-popJune 14, 2022
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[Today’s K-pop] Seventeen ranks No. 7 on Billboard 200
Seventeen hit the Billboard 200 at No. 7 with the group’s fourth full album, according to the publication on Sunday in the US. The LP “Face the Sun” marked the highest spot for the 13-member act whose EPs “Your Choice” and “Attacca” came in at No. 15 and No. 13, respectively, on the chart last year. The band has been eyeing the No. 1 spot on the chart, admitting its ambition at a media conference to introduce the fourth LP last month. The LP sol
K-popJune 13, 2022
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[Album Review] BTS’ ‘Proof’ offers throwback to past, invitation to future
On June 13, 2013, BTS debuted on the K-pop scene with “No More Dream,” leading the band’s debut EP, “2 Cool 4 Skool.” A month later, the band unveiled for free online the single “Born Singer,” through which they voice their honest feelings about debuting and pledge to keep striving for their dreams as musicians. Nine years later, the song, which had sampled J. Cole’s “Born Sinner,“ is officially released as the first track of the ba
K-popJune 13, 2022
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K-pop industry seeks ways to join eco-friendly movement
K-pop’s relatively strong sales of physical albums is a key income stream for artists and labels, but it comes with a major downside: mounds of nonrecyclable packaging. Now more and more K-pop agencies are working to clean up their act. Many loyal fans multiply the problem by buying albums in bulk, be it to collect photo cards or to increase their chances of winning places at special fan events. But much of this surplus product soon ends up in the trash. Backed by such concerns, som
K-popJune 13, 2022
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BTS' new album 'Proof' sold over 2m on 1st day of release
K-pop supergroup BTS' new album "Proof" sold over 2 million copies on the first day of its release, its entertainment agency said Saturday. The anthology album had sold a total of 2.15 million copies as of 11 p.m. Friday, just 10 hours after it became available in the market, according to Hanteo Chart, a South Korean music chart. It was the second time that the boy band's album sales surpassed 2 million on the first day, after its fourth album, "Map of the Soul: 7," in 2020
K-popJune 11, 2022
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[Today’s K-pop] S.M. Entertainment to find new NCT member through audition
S.M. Entertainment announced on Friday that it will carry out a worldwide search for the next member to join NCT. A global audition called “2022 Welcome to the Neo CiTy” will be held from June 10. Males born between 2001 and 2008 are welcome to participate regardless of nationality. The second round of auditions will be held in person in 14 cities in eight countries including the US, Canada, Japan, China, Thailand and Korea. Founder and chief producer Lee Soo
K-popJune 10, 2022