The Korea Herald

Smaller K-pop labels hit hard by coronavirus

K-popApr 2, 2020

Over the last few weeks, the novel coronavirus pandemic has brought the K-pop scene to an unprecedented standstill. Most concerts and meetup events, both at home and abroad, have been cancelled or po...
EXO’s Suho hopes to show real self in solo album

K-popMar 30, 2020

Suho of EXO released his first solo album, “Self-Portrait,” on Monday, hoping to connect with the audience through the most personal side of himself. “As a solo artist, I wanted to make music that c...
How K-pop is becoming mainstream on US talk shows

K-popMar 27, 2020

NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” made an unprecedented effort for BTS’ premiere performance of its new single “On” last month. The production team booked New York’s Grand Central Termi...
[Herald Interview] DKB hopes to make splash with free-spirited, rebellious energy

K-popMar 25, 2020

Having joined the competitive K-pop scene just last month, DKB has already proven itself as a breakout rookie group, equipped with rebellious energy and various talents. The nine-member act is the f...
[Herald Interview] Ex-Boyfriend vocalist Jeongmin returns as singer-songwriter

K-popMar 23, 2020

Jeongmin, now an accomplished singer-songwriter, used to live in the glitz and glam, wear heavy makeup and dance in front of thousands of crowds. For eight years, he was a vocalist for the now-defun...
K-pop soloist Chungha takes big leap into US showbiz

K-popMar 13, 2020

K-pop singer Chungha is taking a big leap by teaming up with ICM Partners, one of the biggest talent agencies in the US, which has represented big name stars such as Beyonce and Megan Fox. “I hope t...
Coronavirus takes heavy toll on K-pop

K-popMar 2, 2020

Mounting fears of the coronavirus outbreak are taking a heavy toll on K-pop overall. High-profile concerts like those of BTS and Twice are getting canceled, while multiple artists back from global e...
BTS cancels Seoul leg of world tour over coronavirus concerns

K-popFeb 28, 2020

BTS has canceled its Seoul concerts amid growing fears over the coronavirus outbreak. On Friday, the act’s agency, Big Hit Entertainment, announced it had canceled the Seoul leg of the band’s “Map o...
BTS shares longest-ever tracklist for upcoming album

K-popFeb 17, 2020

BTS shared a whopping 20-song tracklist on Monday for its new album, “Map of the Soul: 7,” just ahead of its release Feb. 21. The list is the longest ever for a BTS's full-length album and features ...
Samsung hints at partnership with BTS

K-popFeb 12, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO/SEOUL -- Speculation is growing about Samsung Electronics possibly teaming up with global sensation BTS for the tech giant’s latest Galaxy devices. At the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 ...
Cherry Bullet returns with charismatic ‘Hands Up’

K-popFeb 12, 2020

Cherry Bullet has changed tack this year with its charismatic new single “Hands Up.” The rookie’s first release in nine months, “Hands Up” marks a dramatic shift from the act’s past bubbly image, fe...
[Herald Interview] Enoi talks about debut, hiatus, value of teamwork

K-popFeb 10, 2020

Starting from scratch during a time of uncertainty definitely wasn’t easy for rookie act Enoi. The seven-piece act debuted under the newly established Kithewhale Company in April last year with the d...
GFriend takes leap with ‘Crossroads’ under Big Hit Entertainment

K-popFeb 4, 2020

The six-track EP also comprises “Labyrinth,” “Here We Are,” “Eclipse,” “Dreamcatcher” and “From Me.” Bang is credited as a lyricist in “Labyrinth” and “From Me,” while Big Hit producers such as Adora...
BTS’ ‘Connect’ global art project kicks off in Seoul

K-popJan 29, 2020

BTS’ global art project “Connect, BTS” has landed in Seoul, combining music and art with the group’s philosophy. The press event for the Korean leg of the exhibition was held Tuesday at Dongdaemun D...
Starbucks’ BTS items selling out fast in Korea

K-popJan 22, 2020

Starbucks Korea’s recent collaboration with K-pop sensation BTS has made a brilliant start, with BTS-themed items flying off the shelves. The coffee chain recently teamed up with the K-pop juggernau...