Welcome to your first look at what’s set to hit Netflix in April 2022 in the US. Below, we’ll list all the new movies and shows coming soon to the service. As always, you’ll want to keep an eye out for drops slated for April 2022. Among the big drops …
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A currency trader walks near the screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at a foreign exchange trading floor in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Asian stocks rose on Wednesday as investors awaited a widely expected decision from the United States. Federal Reserve on interest rate …
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It looks like another Filipino will soon step into the bright world of K-pop. Chantal Videla, 19, could be the next Pinay to join the list of Filipinos conquering the world. The young singer, born to a Filipina mother and an Argentinian father, is currently a trainee at the South …
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Read More »Treasure Replaces Jung Kook At No. 2 As BTS Continues To Top Billboard’s Social Chart
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Read More »New K-Dramas on Netflix in March 2022
It’s going to be a very busy month for K-Dramas on Netflix in March as we take a look at two new dramas, one new weekly drama, and four weekly returning dramas. Here are all the exciting new K-Dramas coming to Netflix in March 2022. N=Netflix Original New weekly K-Dramas …
Read More »K-Pop Group Red Velvet To Unveil New Album Next Month, Agency Informs
Red Velvet is ready to unveil new music to its fans after a hiatus of a few months. The last song of the South Korean group had arrived almost six months ago. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the band’s new music since the release of their Queen. Their new album …
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Before there was BTS or BigBang, there was Epik High. Ask anyone who’s been listening to K-pop for more than a few years, and chances are they’ll know Epik High because the pioneering Korean hip-hop trio had a deep and profound influence on popular music. Korean. Featuring K-pop icons such …
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Read More »K-Pop Star JAMIE Releases Music Video For “Pity Party”
South Korean singer and songwriter JAMIE is releasing her latest single Pity Party today on all digital platforms via Warner Music Korea. For her all-English single, the globally acclaimed artist delivers her most personal and expressive work to date. The single begins with a catchy, disco beat before a dynamic …
Read More »Asian stocks shrug off tech selloff on Wall Street
Forex traders look at monitors in the foreign exchange trading room at KEB Hana Bank’s headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. Stocks were mixed in Asia on Thursday as the latest batch of reports on corporate earnings kept investors in a buy mood, driving gains on Wall …
Read More »Blackpink Lisa: K-pop sensation stuns Thai fans with cultural outfit
Let’s find out here how K-pop sensation Lisa is delighting Thai fans with a traditional headwear!! ” class=”lazy img-responsive” data-src=”https://www.iwmbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/blackpink-lisa-the-k-pop-sensation-amazes-thai- fans-with-cultural-attire-920×518.jpg” width=”920″ height=”518″ alt=”Blackpink Lisa: K-pop sensation stuns Thai fans with Cultural Attire” /> Thai-born K-pop singer Lalisa ‘Lisa’ Manoban pleased her lovers in Thailand by wearing the traditional golden …
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Read More »3 members of K-pop group iKON test positive for COVID-19
This undated photo, provided by YG Entertainment, shows K-pop boy group iKON. (YG Entertainment via The Korea Herald/Asia News Network) SEOUL — Three members of K-pop boy band iKON have tested positive for the coronavirus, their agency announced Sunday. Kim Jin-hwan, Song Yun-heong and Kim Dong-hyuk were confirmed to have …
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2022 has barely begun, but there’s already a candidate for ‘Boy Of The Year’: Warren Hue. A household name in Indonesian rap circles, Hue burst onto the global scene last year when he signed with 88rising, making his solo debut with the effervescent single “Omomo Punk.” He completed an Indonesian …
Read More »What can we expect from J-pop in 2022?
If the past two years have taught the world anything, it’s the precariousness of predictions. January 2022 has arrived, but with the spread of omicron raising new concerns, all I can do is look at my recently purchased calendar and give up. Maybe leaving the dates blank would be a …
Read More »Oh my God! What an amateur! EXO’s Outfit Pics Will Make You Drool, See Here
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Read More »North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile at sea
South Korean army soldiers patrol the barbed wire fence in Paju, near the North Korean border, South Korea, Wednesday, January 5, 2022. North Korea fired a missile on Wednesday suspected ballistics in the sea, the South Koreans and Japanese have told the military, its first public weapons launch in about …
Read More »K-pop group The Rose makes comeback with “Beauty and the Beast” music video after 2 years
South Korean boy band, The Rose officially made their comeback after two years with their latest single, The beauty and the Beast. The comeback single was released on Wednesday, accompanied by a dark music video. In the clip, the K-pop group can be seen in a hall with a chandelier, …
Read More »3 members of the K-pop group tested positive: NPR
Three members of the K-pop superstar group BTS have been infected with the coronavirus, their agency Big Hit Entertainment has said. The band members are seen here during a press conference to present their single “Butter”, in May. They are, from left to right: V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin …
Read More »Three members of K-pop sensation BTS tested positive for COVID-19
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BTS is a record-breaking boy group. They have collaborated with artists like Sia, Halsey and Megan Thee Stallion. They even got a Grammy nomination for their song “Butter”. BTS has also been the ambassadors of several well-known brands, including Louis Vuitton and FILA. BTS and McDonald’s have teamed up to …
Read More »Billboard’s No. 6 Greatest Pop Star of 2021 – Billboard
For this year’s update of our ongoing Greatest Pop Star by Year project, Billboard is counting our staff’s picks for the Top 10 Pop Stars of 2021 for the remainder of this week. At # 6, we remember the year BTS – our biggest pop stars of 2020, who simply …
Read More »University of Iowa Korean Studies Research Network connects academics
When Hyaeweol Choi joined the faculty of the University of Iowa in 2018, she saw an opportunity to bring together academics whose disciplines were related to Korean Studies. Something came out that would be of use to academics beyond UI. The Korean Studies Research Network, or KoRN – an acronym …
Read More »You love pop culture, but stick for the language – why Korean is India’s new favorite
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Read More »Sitala to stay in H1-Key, according to K-pop label
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Read More »JO1 to the world: A new stage for J-pop
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Read More »South Korean boyband FTISLAND announces first comeback mini album in over 2 years
South Korean boy band FTISLAND recently announced their comeback. The K-pop group took to their official Instagram account and unveiled a title poster and teaser schedule for their upcoming eighth mini album titled CLOSE. The title song is called Unthinkable, and the poster shows something chained and locked. FTISLAND announces …
Read More »BTS K-pop Superstars Delight Fans At Second SoFi Stadium Concert – Daily Breeze
Before BTS played his last song on Sunday, J-Hope, one of the seven members of K-pop superstar boy band, took a moment to share his feelings with the crowd inside SoFi Stadium for the second of four sold-out shows. âThis concert is going to be a big part of my …
Read More »Mayor Isko wants Pinoy-pop; plans huge investments in local entertainment industry – Manila Bulletin
Aspiring presidential and mayor of Manila Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has said he plans to do exactly what the South Korean government has done with its hugely popular K-drama and K-pop and come up with its own version of Philippines of “hallyu” which have a great impact in the world. …
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Besides wowing the world with their talent and growing popularity, Korean musicians have become the face of several sponsorship deals and creative collaborations. Plus, some of them have gone the extra mile and invested in lucrative businesses to get the best returns. These include investing in real estate and start-ups …
Read More »Global stocks mixed after Biden-Xi talks eased tensions
A forex trader looks at screens near screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the exchange rate between the US dollar and the South Korean won, right in the headquarters exchange room from KEB Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday November 17, 2021. Asian stocks fell …
Read More »‘K-Pop fan’ crushes Breeders’ Cup winner’s circle in protest against horse slaughter
When South Korea-owned Thoroughbred Knicks Go won the famous Breeders’ Cup Classic horse race, an activist slyly stole the show and sent a powerful message to the Korean horse racing industry. Dressed as a K-pop fan of Korean music, this activist was invited straight into the winner’s circle, where she …
Read More »BLACKPINK’s ‘BOOMBAYAH’ Becomes First K-Pop Track to Surpass 1.3 Billion Views on YT
South Korean girl group BLACKPINK added another feather to their crown with the group that made YouTube history with their debut music video. BLACKPINK’s first track on November 1 BOOMBAYAH surpassed 1.3 billion views on YouTube. This ultimately makes the MV the first K-pop music video in history to achieve …
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Read More »K-Pop fans attach tracking device to ATEEZ tour bus
ATEEZ’s record label is considering taking legal action after it revealed that fans of the K-pop group had placed a tracking device on their tour bus. Some followers of the South Korean boy band have been accused of having crossed the line in their attempts to get closer to its …
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Cowboy Bebop Available on Netflix Ahead of the live-action remake of this iconic anime next month, check out the 1998 original, now available on Netflix. Long hailed as one of the most influential anime of all time, Cowboy Bebop takes place in a post-apocalyptic universe where Earth is almost entirely …
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After almost a year, BTS hosted their first concert online on “BTS Permission to Dance on Stage” October 24, Sunday. The K-pop sensation performed a range of songs from their 2016 hits, such as “I need you” and “Fire”, to their recent bangers like ‘Butter’ and ‘Permission to dance.’ The …
Read More »OzAsia Festival Theater Review: White Pearl
Clearday is the name of this clever young Singaporean cosmetics company, but there is nothing very clear about the way they do business. His product is called White Pearl, and as playwright Anchuli Felicia King’s ferociously crafty pamphlet indicates, it has a dangerous amount of skin in the Asian skin …
Read More »Artist hopes Sioux City mural will bring the wall to life
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – For more than a week, a South Korean graffiti artist has been transforming the side of a building into larger-than-life wall art. Located on the exterior wall of J&L Staffing and Recruiting, 219 West Seventh St., are illustrations of three young women, dressed in traditional …
Read More »Oxford English Dictionary Rides the K Wave with Great Korean Update
If you are looking for a way to describe your new love for K-dramas after watching Squid game, you could say you ride Korean wave. The South Korean survival drama has exposed millions of people to Korean culture and is considered the greatest original series to ever release by Netflix. …
Read More »Do you like K-pop songs? Foreigners are now welcome in Korea’s hottest industry
K-drama. K-pop songs. Korean skin care. And today, “Squid game.” It is clear that South Korea has it all. The popularity of its entertainment and culture has transcended borders and even language barriers. If you’re an international student who’s jumped on the queens and kings of pop like BTS, Blackpink, …
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October 8 (Reuters) – As top K-pop groups prepare to take the stage or live stream new shows after being sidelined by the pandemic, their fans find out that the global flea crisis has also caught up with the world of catchy tunes, glitzy outfits and elaborate dance routines. Glow …
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The worldwide success of Oscar-winning Parasite, along with the lockdown that followed, sparked interest in Korean films, shows, music, culture and language in India. We love their honeyed soap operas and their sweet romances, their thrillers and their intense cinema, their music and more and more, even their food. The …
Read More »On Korea’s March to Global Cultural Domination, plus a K-pop playlist
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Read More »Itzy Joins Blackpink and Twice as Only K-Pop Girl Group to Feature in U.S. No. 1 Selling Album
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Read More »The activist side of K-pop in PeruGlobal Voices
Image of BTS Peru Sede Chiclayothe Facebook page of Adriana Velásquez originally wrote this article for The Antigone, it was edited, translated and republished by Global Voices. The term K-pop is no longer foreign to Peru despite the distance that separates the country of more than 16,000 kilometers from South …
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On Coldplay’s bilingual single My Universe, Swedish producer Max Martin negotiates a shimmering sentimental ballad that unites the world in a sweet treat. Theo Wargo / Getty Images for SiriusXM Chris Martin said the theme for Coldplay’s upcoming album Music of the Spheres (released October 15) was inspired by watching …
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Read More »North Korea claims hypersonic missile made its first test flight
This photo provided by the North Korean government shows what North Korea claims to be a new hypersonic missile launched from Toyang-ri, Ryongrim County, Jagang Province, North Korea on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. North Korea said Wednesday, September 29. , 2021, he successfully tested the new hypersonic missile which he …
Read More »Seasoned K-pop star CL releases second single, ‘Lover Like Me’ from upcoming new album, ‘Alpha’
South Korean rapper CL has just released her second single, “Lover Like Me” with her stunning music video. The song is part of her upcoming full album, “Alpha”, which will be released in October 2021. The album’s first single named “Spicy” was released on August 24th. The second soundtrack was …
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The League of Legends: Savage Rift The Grand Final of the Southeast Asian Championship (SEA) will take place on October 3. Riot announced that popular Korean girl group Aespa will perform at the opening ceremony. Aespa is a South Korean group formed by Seoul-based entertainment company SM Entertainment. Their first …
Read More »K-pop group BTS has a message for their army of fans: get vaccinated
Members of Korean K-Pop group BTS attend meeting at UN Image Credit: AP BTS has still been on top since appearing at the 76th United Nations General Assembly, but what they really look forward to is seeing fans again in person, reports Billboard. Over the weekend, the K-pop supergroup sat …
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The South Korean entertainment industry, while still popular, has reached new heights over the past two years. Whether it’s Parasite’s historic Oscar win for Best Picture or bands like BTS and Blackpink taking the world by storm, Korean entertainment is at the top of its game. BTS notably broke several …
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At the United Nations this week, the pandemic-era rules of engagement for General Assembly week are strict. Entourage sizes are strictly regulated and there are no exceptions for kings, presidents or other “excellences.” Yet somehow, in the midst of it all, the UN has made room to fully embrace the …
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Noovy Before You Die 2021 Online Concert Taiwanese group noovy, formed in 2014, released two albums in Mandarin – One (2017) and Sun (2018) – and a Japanese one, Lion (2018). The four members, all in their twenties, are bassist Jacob, drummer Mark, vocalist Shawn and guitarist JK. On September …
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Two years ago, while answering quick questions online from fans around the world, 17-year-old American K-pop singer Jay Chang was in the early stages of learning Korean. . For good reason, since he was planning to start as an artist in South Korea. âThe best way to learn Korean is …
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K-pop stars who openly identify with queer labels are hard to find. Due to the conservative nature of South Korean society, coming out can be a big challenge. However, some music artists have openly revealed their true identities and are now serving as role models for other queer people closed …
Read More »Asian stocks are mostly up after the Wall Street pullout
A forex trader walks past screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), left, and the exchange rate between the US dollar and the South Korean won in a foreign exchange trading room in Seoul, Korea South, Thursday, September 16, 2021 Stocks were mostly down in Asia on Thursday …
Read More »What is archery related to K-pop group TWICE’s Tzuyu
One sport that people love at the Olympics is archery. The way the archers aim with full focus and shoot the arrow aiming at the center of the target is what gets everyone excited. Along with the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the event saw many archers, especially South Koreans, step onto …
Read More »K-POP World Festival Bangladesh 2021 audition winners announced
The South Korean Embassy in Dhaka has announced six winners of the 2021 K-pop World Festival Bangladesh audition. The winners will be awarded by the Embassy and their performance videos will be submitted to the organizer of the Changwon K-pop World Festival 2021, which will be held in October in …
Read More »Best singers in the K-POP industry in 2021
Good singers aren’t hard to come by in the K-POP industry, but due to the talent saturation, finding the best singers is proving to be a difficult task. Many idols could defend themselves in vocal competitions against veterans of the music industry, given the rigorous training and hard work they …
Read More »K-pop industry taps into the NFT market
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Read More »Improbable K-pop act dominates Korean music charts – The Korea Times
MSG Wannabe, an all-male group who formed on the popular Korean TV show “Hangout With Yoo”, is booming on the South Korean music charts. The eight-piece group is far from a typical K-pop group. The group consists of a comedian, singers, and actors – including two in their 50s and …
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Hybe continued to grow through acquisitions and restructurings, adding several subsidiaries. The company announced in March that it plans to increase its business portfolio to bring people together through music. The heavyweight of the music industry is also aiming to enter the international market with its range of labels. The …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE | BTS: ARMY are the most important and precious people to us
BTS – these three letters have evolved into a phenomenon sweeping the globe, turning every member of the K-pop boy group sensation into global superstars. Now, 21st century pop icons want to give back love through their music and performances. It was in 2013 that BTS, an acronym for Beyond …
Read More »The Palme d’Or de Cannes goes to a director for the second time only | Cannes 2021
The Palme d’Or, the most prestigious of film festival awards, went to Titane, a nonconformist and violent film directed by 37-year-old French director Julia Ducournau. In a chaotic ceremony, the prize was mistakenly announced early by jury chairman Spike Lee, who misunderstood a puzzling French instruction to describe the top …
Read More »Musical scene: Boy group returns at 2:00 p.m. and summer tracks from Twice, Loona and Brave Girls
2PM returns with its first new album in five years. SINGAPORE – Over the past month, K-pop has hosted the return of beloved second-generation boy group 2PM as well as two solo debuts from the members of Got7, while girl groups and other artists like the Japanese singer Nissy have …
Read More »Pacific Rim executives agree to step up sharing of COVID vaccines
In this image from the video, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, President of APEC 2021, speaks at a press conference in Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday, July 17, 2021, about the Informal Leaders’ Retreat virtual conference. (APEC2021 via AP) PA Leaders of Asia-Pacific countries agreed on Friday to step …
Read More »K-Pop Girl Group Names: From Blackpink To TWICE, The 10 Best K-Pop Girl Groups You Should Know About
Since its first glimpse of international fame in the ’90s, K-Pop has enjoyed staggering fame and success. And with millions of fans and a growing audience, the K-Pop movement has only just begun. But K-Pop boy groups have managed to grab all the limelight, with BTS leading the way with …
Read More »Meet Bang Si-hyuk, the man who catapulted K-pop bands like BTS to fame
The title for making the best music in the world – not “one of the best” – would undoubtedly go to the English rock band The Beatles. Like all great artists, it took them a while to get off the ground, which only happened after the late Sir George Martin …
Read More »Jamie Interview 2021: K-Pop Star Talks Music Comeback, Lyrics, Collabs
South Korean singer Park Ji-min, better known as Jamie, rose to fame at age 14 after winning the Korean competition K-Pop Star, and the precocious talent quickly earned her the nickname “Korean Adele” thanks to her impressive vocal chops. But after a few artistic changes and time spent out of …
Read More »Commentary: Why K-pop threatens North Korean Kim Jong Un
SEOUL: In recent months, North Korea has opposed the domestic penetration of South Korean cultural products, especially South Korean popular music (K-pop). The North has already done it. In the past, the regime has targeted other âdecadentâ behaviors, including long hair on men, blue jeans, foreign movies, and so on. …
Read More »After K-Pop and K-Drama, Korean webtoons engage the Indian generation | Morung Express
After K-Pop and K-Drama, Korean webtoons engage Indian Generation Z. (Photo: IANSLIFE) New Delhi, June 29 (IANSlife) Shortly after its introduction to India, South Korean pop culture and entertainment carved a niche and attracted a dedicated following in India, especially in the form of K-Pop fans. Now webtoons, a kind …
Read More »[Herald interview] K-pop today is more complex, more complex
Unlike most music critics who dabble in world music at a young age, K-pop music critic Cha woo-jin admits that he was not a music lover in his youth. At home after school, he turned to comics, news and movies rather than music. Things changed when he entered his teens. …
Read More »K-pop star throws misspelled Canucks T-shirt on Korean TV
The Orca logo might not be the most popular design in the eyes of all Vancouver Canucks fans, but it’s pretty trendy for one of K-pop’s hottest bands. A misspelled Canucks T-shirt was shown on South Korean television recently, when a member of popular boy group Tomorrow X Together (TXT) …
Read More »Indian pop singer Armaan Malik channels K-pop to make history
Armaan Malik, Eric Nam and KSHMR Image Credit: twitter.com/ArmaanMalik22 When you think of musicians collaborating to create new musical sounds, you probably imagine them playing together in a fancy studio or even a grungy garage. But post-pandemic reality turned that dream upside down and saw singers and music producers walk …
Read More »BTS: RM, Jimin and J-Hope keep teasing Lee Hyun as he takes on member manager duties for a day
BTS members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook were surprised when they were introduced to Lee Hyun as a member of their leadership team. The South Korean singer, who is currently a solo artist, under the same label as BTS i.e. Big Hit Music, has experimented with different …
Read More »What is the wolf cut hair style? A story about a hair trend revived by K-POP and which is now invading the Internet
Bille Eilish broke it first, then K-Pop Idol Beomgyu a member of TXT (Tomorrow X Together) bought it and the rest is a hairy story that ultimately put the Wolf Cut on the generation map. Z. In March, Billie Ellsih broke Instagram records when a photo of her newly cut …
Read More »Kim Jong-Un calls K-pop ‘vicious cancer’
Attention Kim Jong-Un, they are coming for your government!Photo: The JNS / Imazins of Chosunilbo (Getty Images) North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un worries K-pop overthrow its totalitarian state by importing “clothes, hairstyles, speeches, behavior”. He is now calling for tougher penalties for young North Koreans who smuggle or consume South …
Read More »7 really smart Korean celebrities including BTS’s RM and Song Joong-Ki
Photo: Getty Images By Céline Tan June 14, 2021 Get to know these Korean stars who are not only blessed with good looks and talent, but also above average IQ Newsletters Sign up for our newsletters to receive all of our best stories. Newsletters You have successfully subscribed They already …
Read More »This new K-pop group was created with AI and deepfake technology – BGR
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un may angrily denounce K-pop as “vicious cancer“whatever he wants. It’s not only that pop music has become one of its neighbor’s most beloved exports to the south, but so has pretty much all of culture. popular South Korean – from movies to music and TV …
Read More »BTS 2021 Muster Sowoozoo: K-pop group to celebrate 8 years with two virtual shows for fans
The world’s largest K-pop group is giving fans more reason to celebrate their meteoric rise to global stardom. On Sunday and Monday, BTS will host two virtual fan events, which will include live performances and interactions, to mark the eighth anniversary of their debut. While the event, called BTS 2021 …
Read More »Kim Jong calls K-pop ‘vicious cancer’, threatens to end South Korean music: report
Kim Jong Un, the supreme leader of North Korea, has reportedly described K-pop music as a “vicious cancer”, corrupting the country’s younger generation. Therefore, the leader declared a new culture war to stop the dissemination of South Korean music and films (K-dramas and K-pop videos) to its citizens through a …
Read More »What the Korean eyeball collecting game can teach us
The 2020 lockdown has led many of us urban Indians to explore over-the-top (OTT) platforms. Netflix and Amazon Prime came into our lives with content that was foreign to most of us. I watched Oscar winner Parasite a few months ago, and marveled at the script and direction. My daughter …
Read More »South Korean rapper BI breaks YouTube record for first music video of KPOP’s first male soloist in 24 hours
On June 1, South Korean rapper, singer / songwriter and record producer BI released his debut album as a solo artist. The album is called ‘Waterfall’. It was a highly anticipated album. With the release of a music video for the title track ‘Illa Illa’. We think the album as …
Read More »K-pop band members choose these two numbers as their toughest songs
There is no BTS stop. They just keep delivering one hit after another. But how does a band with too many monstrous success choose a song that they can call absolutely special? The biggest boy group in the world today talks about the blood, sweat and tears that go into …
Read More »Revisit the debut of the 2013 K-pop sensation – Film Daily
When fans say BTS paved the way for K-pop, they really mean it! Of course, there have been a lot of outstanding senior groups like Shinee & EXO, but no one has garnered the same global attention as BTS. While it seems like BTS barely popped up just a few …
Read More »From Olivia Rodrigo to Lil Nas X, the best songs you should be listening to right now
Singer and actress Olivia Rodrigo’s single “Driver’s License” broke streaming records and even inspired a Saturday Night Live sketch earlier this year. This month, she released her second No. 1 hit, “Good 4 U”, and her debut album, Sour, made its strong debut on streaming services. The opening of the …
Read More »Barry EP Jason Kim, Scooter Braun & Rapper Tablo Team Up For ‘Neon Machine’ Comedy – Deadline
EXCLUSIVE: It may be wrong to call the fusion of rapper Tablo, Scooter Braun SB Projects, Emmy nominee Jason Kim and Amazon a K-pop supergroup. However, the quartet certainly embraces the genre, if not the notion. As part of the first look deal Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato’s manager made …
Read More »US President Joe Biden says he’s a K-pop fan
The 78-year-old politician revealed during a White House meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-In that he is a huge fan of Korean popular music, whose performers include BTS and Blackpink. He said: âOur people, our interpersonal and cultural relationships are only growing. âK-pop fans are universal. I can tell …
Read More »BLACKPINK’s Kill This Love Breaks New Record As K-Pop Group’s Fastest MV To Hit 1.3 Billion Views
– Publicity – Seoul – Korean girl group BLACKPINK just set another YouTube record with their music video for Kill this love. BLACKPINK’s music video for their 2019 hit Kill this love surpassed 1.3 billion views on YouTube on May 22, at approximately 1:40 p.m. KST. The song was originally …
Read More »Queen shouts BTS. An allusion to a possible collaboration? K-pop group says ‘we’re ready’
NEW DELHI: South Korean music sensation BTS said on Friday that their new English single ‘Butter’ did not hint at a future collaboration with iconic British rockers Queen, but that they were just a call away . The British rock band had sparked reports of a possible collaboration by giving …
Read More »South Korea meets Biden, hails ‘America’s return’
South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks during a press conference with House of Commons Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California on Capitol Hill on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Washington. (Jabin Botsford / The Washington Post via AP, pool) Jabin botsford AP South Korean President Moon Jae-in hailed America’s “return” to …
Read More »Ryan Reynolds reacts to Deadpool-inspired performance by K-Pop group Stray Kids
K-Pop group Stray Kids gave an epic Deadpool-inspired performance and Reynolds started following the trend on Twitter for his perfect response. K-Pop group Stray Kids performed an epic dead Pool-inspired act, catching the attention of Ryan Reynolds who responded in a typical way dead Pool fashion. dead Pool premiered in …
Read More »Where to find ITZY group members on Instagram
ITZY is one of the most popular K-Pop groups today. Here’s everything you need to know about accessing ITZY’s Instagram and their influence online. One of the most important acts of talent featured on YouTube K-Pop Evolution is girl group ITZY, and their Instagram presence reflects the South Korean group’s …
Read More »K-Pop group BTS inaugurates colorful interactive museum
By Andres Sanchez Braun Seoul, May 14 (EFE) .- The production company behind the global music phenomenon BTS opened the doors to its new headquarters, where on Friday it opened a new interactive museum dedicated to its K-Pop bands and with RM, Jimin, Jin, J-Hope, Suga, V and Jungkook as …
Read More »Discover the 5 most beautiful K-Pop celebrities
K-Pop is one of the growing music industries in the world with huge numbers of fans. Fans around the world are madly in love with K-pop music and have been crushed by South Korean singers. Today we take a look at the top 5 beautiful K-pop celebrities who have managed …
Read More »Freeze ‘with an intriguing new trailer
K-pop boyband Tomorrow X Together (known as TXT) has confirmed their upcoming comeback date with a brand new trailer. On April 30, the group released a 30-second trailer that revealed the name of their upcoming album, “The Chaos Chapter: Freeze,” and also featured their logo transformation. The project is scheduled …
Read More »Asian stocks slide on pandemic worries despite Wall St rally
A currency trader walks by screens showing the Korean Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), left, and the exchange rate between the US dollar and the South Korean won at the exchange room in Seoul, in South Korea, Thursday, April 29, 2021. Asian stocks rose on Thursday and the future of …
Read More »Billboard Award nominations for BTS, Seventeen and Blackpink prove the rules of K-Pop on social media
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Read More »BTS Jungkook reveals what sets their K-pop group apart from others
South Korea: Famous K-pop group BTS made a special appearance on the Indonesian TV show “Waktu Indonesia Belanja”. During the show, the members of BTS were asked what makes them different from other K-pop groups. At this, band member Jungkook said it was definitely fans of the group, also known …
Read More »K-Pop Songs for Mother’s Day 2021: From BTS J-Hope’s “ MAMA ” to Girl Generation’s “ Dear Mom ”, 6 Soul Korean Songs About Moms That Move You (Watch Videos)
Mother’s Day 2021 is approaching, and unlike every year, this time the celebration is different and much more special. The ongoing health crisis may have changed the way we celebrate events, but there are still tons of creative ways to stay in touch with moms and express how special they …
Read More »BTS Song Butter: K-pop group’s hour-long video on melted butter gets 13 million views on YouTube
Image source: YOUTUBE BTS New English Song Butter South Korean group BTS is a phenomenon in itself. Everything the band does becomes a trend and their fans across the world – popularly known as BTS ARMY – make sure they cover the boy band with immense love. Their latest feat …
Read More »Did you know that RM has a hidden talent that his band members BTS knew nothing about? | K-pop movie news
BTS band member RM is known for his talents as a singer, rapper and songwriting, but he recently left his band members BTS shocked at his new hidden talent. Those who follow “Run BTS!” knows that like his group mates, sport is not RM’s strong point. The star made fans …
Read More »Korean FinTech Led Overseas Money Transfers Rise 25 Times in Over a Year | Zoom Fintech
The amount of international money transfers handled by South Korean fintech companies has grown more than 25 times over the past year, a testament to the growing popularity of cross-border small-fee money transfer services. According to the Financial Supervisory Service, Korea processed $ 365 million in small-value money transfers in …
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