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Twice's Chaeyoung apologizes for wearing T-shirt with swastika
Twice's Chaeyoung on Wednesday apologized for wearing a T-shirt with a swastika logo. In a statement posted on her Instagram, Chaeyoung apologized and explained she was not aware of the logo. "I sincerely apologize regarding the Instagram post. I didn't correctly recognize the meaning of the tilted swastika in the T-shirt I wore," Chaeyoung said in the post written in both Korean and English. She continued: "I deeply apologize for not thoroughly reviewing it, causing con
K-pop March 22, 2023
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Bol4 to release new album, hold concerts in Seoul, Taiwan in April
Singer-songwriter Bol4, better known locally by her full name Bolbbalgan4, is gearing up for an April comeback and live concerts. The singer's agency Shofar Entertainment on Tuesday released a comeback poster on Bol4's social media. The poster reveals that Bol4 will release a new album on April 16 and hold concerts at the Olympic Hall in Jamil, Seoul, on April 29-30. Ahead of her official comeback with the new album, Bol4 is set to greet her Taiwanese fans first. According to the pos
K-pop March 21, 2023
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Bobby's 1st solo single 'S.i.R' marks start of year-long series
Boy band iKON's member Bobby is setting off on a new chapter of his music career with his new single "S.i.R" on Tuesday. As the first single he is releasing as a soloist musician, 'S.i.R" marks the rapper-producer's return after two years and three months since he last dropped his second full-length album "Lucky Man" in 2021. A renowned member of the six-piece group, Bobby is putting out two new songs with the new single. He took part in writing these two
K-pop March 21, 2023
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Blackpink's Jisoo ready to bloom with solo 'Flower'
Blackpink's Jisoo is set to launch her solo career with her new song "Flower." YG Entertainment on Monday unveiled the title of Jisoo's first solo song and released the track's title poster. The poster shows Jisoo lying over what appear to be red flower petals as they wrap around the singer. Dressed in jet-black, Jisoo gazes flirtatiously into the camera. "Flower" is the main track of Jisoo's upcoming debut solo album "Me." The song is set to be
K-pop March 20, 2023
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[Photo News] Stars dazzle Seoul Fashion Week
Stars took the spotlight on the third day of Seoul Fashion Week on Friday as the event continued its five-day run at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Jung-gu, Seoul. Seoul Fashion Week, one of the nation's biggest fashion events held biannually by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, on Wednesday kicked off its 22nd edition presenting 2023 fall-winter collections from established and aspiring designers. The event runs for five days until Sunday. Celebrities and fashionistas flocked to the show dail
Arts & Design March 18, 2023
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BTS' Jimin to pre-release hip-hop song 'Set Me Free Pt. 2'
Jimin of BTS will drop a pre-release song "Set Me Free Pt. 2" from his first solo album "Face" on Friday. Jimin is set to make his official solo debut with his EP "Face" on March 24, and the pre-release single is the first song unveiled from the forthcoming album. According to BTS' agency Big Hit Music, "Face" tells the 27-year-old's story as he confronted himself to embark on a new journey as a solo musician. It depicts the various emotions that the artis
K-pop March 17, 2023
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Top artists set for solo debut, comeback
Groups can break out big, but for some, the individual members, even bigger when fans have waited a long time to see them come out as independent artists. The coming weeks are set to welcome some big names as make their solo debut and comebacks. The most-anticipated among the names are Jimin of BTS who is set to make an official start as a solo artist. Jimin will drop his solo debut album "Face" on March 24. Led by synth pop score "Like Crazy," the album will tell his story a
K-pop March 16, 2023
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[Herald Interview] Kim Jae-hyung cherishes love with 'One Second'
In singer-songwriter Kim Jae-hyung's latest single "One Second," there is no mention of the word "second" in either Korean or English. The song itself is an embodiment of that one second we wish to spend more with those who we love, that one second which feels like forever as our senses are numbed and our mind, overwhelmed by happiness. It is this metaphor that mainly defines the alternative folk singer's music. "One second feels different according to situatio
K-pop March 16, 2023
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K-pop singer admits cult affiliation, vows to cut ties: Dispatch
Kyoungyoon, a member of the K-pop band DKZ, has admitted his affiliation to scandal-ridden cult JMS, but denied he attempted to spread the religious beliefs to his bandmates. Local entertainment outlet Dispatch on Monday released an exclusive interview with Kyoungyoon and his parents, through which the K-pop singer broke his silence about his connection to Christian Gospel Mission, better known as Jesus Morning Star. The interview comes around a week after Kyoungyoon initially denied that he was
K-pop March 14, 2023
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[Herald Review] At 'Carat Land,' Seventeen vows to go for another 20 years
An end opens the door to another beginning, as boy band Seventeen wrapped up its fan meeting only to begin the countdown to its April comeback. The act's seventh fan meeting, "Seventeen in Carat Land," was held over three days from Friday to Sunday at the KSPO Dome in Seoul's Olympic Park. Carat is the name of the band’s fandom. Welcoming fans to the last day of its fan event on Sunday, Seventeen members appeared on the stage singing their 2016 song "Pretty U,"
K-pop March 13, 2023
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[Herald Interview] How virtual idol singers took MBC's 'Show! Music Core' by storm
It's not often the case that a rookie K-pop group gets a second chance to appear on a major TV music show with its debut song. But Mave:, a virtual girl group with four AI-generated singers, made it happen. Mave:, short for "Make New Wave," debuted on Jan. 25 with its first single album "Pandora's Box." Jointly launched by game operator Netmarble and IT firm Kakao Entertainment, the group is housed under Netmarble affiliate Metaverse Entertainment. Mave:'s firs
K-pop March 13, 2023
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J-Hope to star on Jay Park's music talk show
BTS' member J-Hope is making a surprise appearance on public broadcaster KBS' music program "The Seasons: Jay Park's Drive" on Sunday night. The broadcaster on Sunday announced the BTS rapper-dancer will be starring on the episode set to be aired that night. The show, referred to as "The Seasons" in short, is a music talk show hosted by rapper Jay Park, where he introduces musicians from various genres through in-depth interviews and live performances. Stepping
K-pop March 12, 2023
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[Newsmaker] BTS' Suga marks birthday with donations for Turkey, Syria
Suga of BTS donated 100 million won ($75,700) to support relief efforts in Turkey and Syria in the aftermath of the major earthquakes there. Global NGO Save the Children on Thursday said Suga delivered the 100 million won fund to the organization to help the children who have been affected by the disaster. The producer-rapper of BTS turned 30 on Thursday. The organization added that Suga's donation will be used to buy blankets, mattresses, stationery and other relief supplies and deliver th
K-pop March 9, 2023
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Yuju follows her circle of emotions with EP 'O'
Yuju on Tuesday dropped her new album "O," packed with soft, comfortable music just like the warmth of the spring air spreading gently through the nation. The new album marked Yuju's return after 14 months. The time away was a carefully-knit process of finding the right pieces to complete the full picture, the singer said. "It wasn't a short process. Usually, we'd select the songs to go into the album before going into recording, but this time, we recorded various s
K-pop March 7, 2023
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SM steps up action against violations of NCT members' privacy
SM Entertainment has openly slammed stalking fans who invade the privacy of NCT members and has warned of strict legal action against them. SM Entertainment on Monday afternoon released a press statement through which it disclosed aggressive acts of the intrusion of its artist's privacy and warned of "zero tolerance" against such behavior. "Cases of the violation of the privacy of NCT members have been increasing recently," SM said. The agency directly lashed out at &quo
K-pop March 6, 2023
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