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Korean pop culture piques interest in learning Korean
Korean pop culture piques interest in learning Korean
The global popularity of Korean culture has boosted interest in diverse aspects of Korea, especially its language. A growing number of people are learning Korean to get a better grasp of the country's cultural content such as K-pop and K-dramas. In the past, the majority of them were found in Asia, but today, they are seen in almost every nook and cranny of the world.
Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-04-10 17:16
K-pop stars featured in soundtrack for animated film 'Bastions'
K-pop stars featured in soundtrack for animated film 'Bastions'
High-profile K-pop stars including Le Sserafim will roll out new songs for the upcoming animated film, “Bastions.” This is the first time that a homegrown 3D animated superhero movie has collaborated with K-pop. In addition to Le Sserafim, Brave Girls, Heize, AleXa, Seo J, Kang Min-seo and P. Cassady will release tracks to be featured in “Bastions,” a 3D film about environmen...
Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-04-09 15:14
CJ ENM faces backlash for rehiring controversial 'Produce 101' director
CJ ENM faces backlash for rehiring controversial 'Produce 101' director
Entertainment behemoth CJ ENM, the operator of cable channel Mnet, is under siege on all fronts after rehiring Ahn Joon-young, who directed Mnet's fan-voting audition program series “Produce 101” from 2016 to 2019. He recently rejoined the company after two years in prison for rigging votes.
Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-04-06 15:58
Busan holds 'K-Culture Night' to bolster World Expo 2030 bid
Busan holds 'K-Culture Night' to bolster World Expo 2030 bid
Busan held a star-studded concert, Wednesday, to celebrate its bid to host the upcoming World Expo 2030, welcoming a delegation from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), an intergovernmental organization overseeing and regulating World Expos.
Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-04-05 21:23
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BTS' Suga to release 1st collaboration with diva IU after 3 years
BTS' Suga to release 1st collaboration with diva IU after 3 years
Suga of K-pop giant BTS will release his first collaboration single with singer IU after three years Friday, the band's agency said Wednesday.
2023-04-05 17:22
K-pop girl groups from small labels on the rise
K-pop girl groups from small labels on the rise
Surviving in the K-pop industry is a daunting mission, especially for groups represented by small and mid-sized management companies. The success of these acts is often called a “miracle” that rarely happens. But these days, quite a few girl groups are beating the odds.
Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-04-05 15:42
BLACKPINK's Jisoo becomes 1st K-pop female soloist to sell over 1 mil. copies in 1st week
BLACKPINK's Jisoo becomes 1st K-pop female soloist to sell over 1 mil. copies in 1st week
Jisoo, a member of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, became the first K-pop female solo artist with an album that was sold more than 1 million copies in its first week of sales, her agency said Tuesday.
2023-04-04 17:48
Prosecution requests jail term for K-pop singer over sexual molestation allegations
Prosecution requests jail term for K-pop singer over sexual molestation allegations
Prosecutors requested three years in prison for a former K-pop boy group member over allegations that he sexually molested and “quasi-raped” his bandmate, according to media reports, Monday. “Quasi-rape” refers to the act of sexual assault against a person in an unconscious state or unable to resist.
Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-04-04 16:29
BTS Jimin becomes first K-pop soloist to top Billboard Hot 100
BTS Jimin becomes first K-pop soloist to top Billboard Hot 100
Jimin, a member of the K-pop superstar BTS, has made history with his single "Like Crazy" reaching the summit of the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, becoming the first South Korean solo artist to top the list.
2023-04-04 06:17
BTS' J-Hope to do active duty in Army
BTS' J-Hope to do active duty in Army
J-Hope, a member of K-pop juggernaut BTS, will join the Army as an active duty soldier, the band's agency said Saturday.
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