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K-pop act (G)I-dle sings of summer, youthfulness in new single

Aug 3, 2020

In an about-face from its usually contemplative and edgy sound and imagery, K-pop girl group (G)I-dle said Monday its new single "Dumdi Dumdi" was intended to be a bright dance song inspired by the s...
S.M. Entertainment secures W100b funding from Naver

Aug 3, 2020

S.M. Entertainment said Monday that it has secured 100 billion won (US$83.8 million) in funding from Naver. The new funding will be injected into two S.M. affiliates – SMEJ Plus and Mystic Story – a...
BTS nominated in three categories for 2020 MTV Video Music Awards

Jul 31, 2020

K-pop giant BTS won three nominations for the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards in the United States, according to the American television network Thursday (local time). The South Korean septet's "ON," th...
No joke: Reality TV K-pop act rocks music scene while raising questions of fairness

Jul 31, 2020

From its inception, SSAK3, a one-off K-pop team created for MBC TV's weekend variety show "Hang Out With Yoo," was intended to be a silly tongue-in-cheek project, riding on the coattails of the retro...
[Herald Interview] Newkidd teams up with global artists for song to combat COVID-19

Jul 30, 2020

Rising boy group Newkidd joined a global music project to combat the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The seven-piece boy band under J-Flo Entertainment teamed up with a batch of global musicians to re...
[Herald Interview] Yukika’s journey from Japanese actress to K-pop artist

Jul 30, 2020

By the time she made her official solo debut with the digital single “Neon” in February last year, she had become so used to the K-pop scene that she had a difficult time at her Japanese showcase. “...
Ateez opens new chapter with ‘Inception’

Jul 30, 2020

Having reached a new career high, Ateez on Wednesday returned with the new single “Inception” to open a new chapter in its discography. “We had the longest hiatus since our debut, but we tried to fi...
K-pop stocks bounce back strong from pandemic blow

Jul 29, 2020

JYP’s shares have also surged, with its market cap exceeding 1 trillion won just last week to outpace the valuation of its crosstown rivals S.M. and YG. The reason behind the stunning growth is undo...
BLACKPINK to drop first full-length album on Oct. 2

Jul 28, 2020

K-pop quartet BLACKPINK will drop its first full studio album in October, the group's management agency said Tuesday. On its official blog, YG Entertainment posted an album teaser poster titled "The...
Bimonthly magazine on K-pop band BTS launched in Italy

Jul 28, 2020
Former ILUV member Minah hospitalized as dispute with agency, band spirals out of control

Jul 24, 2020

The other ILUV members took to social media on Thursday and expressed shock and betrayal at what they said were Minah’s false accusations. The continued back and forth between the agency and Minah i...
[Herald Interview] E’last delves into Korean snacks, swears eternal love for fans

Jul 24, 2020

While its name may sound new to K-pop listeners, E’last proved its potential to become a rookie this year by showcasing its various charms and talents. Having debuted in early June, the eight-piece ...
[Herald Interview] Singer-songwriter Demian hopes to sing complexity of emotions with not-so-loud voice

Jul 23, 2020

Some might say that life is a succession of pain and joy, but for Demian, it was one tight ball of ambiguity. The 26-year-old singer-songwriter believed that even the most miniscule moments of life, ...
BTS sets new Guinness record for most-watched online concert

Jul 23, 2020

K-pop superstars BTS' latest online concert has set a new Guinness world record for most viewers. "BTS have achieved a new Guinness World Records title for most viewers for a music concert livestrea...
K-pop singer Zico to begin alternative military service this month

Jul 21, 2020

K-pop artist and producer Zico will begin his alternative military service later this month, his management agency said Tuesday. He will enter a boot camp on July 30 for four weeks of basic military...