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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...
K-pop in battle with sasaeng

K-popJan 22, 2020

K-pop stars have always been subject to stalking, and it’s not confined to making non-stop calls or following their every move. More recently, their frequent flights overseas have been targeted by st...
BTS unveils ‘Black Swan’ ahead of February return

K-popJan 17, 2020

Offering a taste of its “Map of the Soul: 7” album, BTS unveiled “Black Swan,” the first single of the group’s upcoming LP. On Friday evening, the seven-piece act released the song on streaming site...
Enoi makes bold return with ‘Cheeky’

K-popJan 14, 2020

After entering the K-pop scene shrouded in innocence last year, K-pop rookie group Enoi is making a bold return with the new single “Cheeky.” The seven-piece act, fronted by leader Laon alongside Do...
BTS to release new album, ‘Map of the Soul: 7,’ Feb. 21

K-popJan 8, 2020

Just 10 months after setting multiple records with “Boy With Luv,” BTS announced the upcoming release of a new album in February. On Tuesday, the seven-piece K-pop juggernaut told its global fan com...
SF9 returns as gentlemen with ‘Good Guy’

K-popJan 7, 2020

The bandmates of SF9 suited up for new single “Good Guy,” all set to kick off a new era of the group’s career. The nine-piece group held a media debut showcase for its first full-length album “First...
Ateez kicks off new year with ‘Answer’

K-popJan 7, 2020

Rising K-pop act Ateez is already out with a new single -- “Answer” -- continuing its bombastic sonic style into the new year. The brand new single fronts the act’s “Treasure Epilogue: Action to Ans...
Big Hit denies report it is in profit dispute with BTS

K-popDec 10, 2019

BTS’ agent Big Hit Entertainment on Tuesday flatly denied a report that the label and BTS members are in a legal dispute over profit-sharing. On Monday evening, local cable TV network JTBC reported ...
Playlist: 10 relaxing IU songs to keep you warm this winter

K-popDec 5, 2019

The nippy winter is in full swing -- time to take out the cozy essentials like a fuzzy blanket, padded coat and, most importantly, a renewed winter playlist. And just in time, K-pop fans have recent...
EXO taps into inner darkness with ‘Obsession’

K-popNov 27, 2019

It’s been one of EXO’s most prolific years, as it has seen both individual and duo projects from its members, some of them promoting as part of S.M. Entertainment’s supergroup SuperM. And the K-pop ...
[INTERVIEW] Ryan Jhun believes embracing new sound bodes well for K-pop’s future

K-popNov 25, 2019

Over the past few years, the K-pop scene has seen a flood of foreign producers and songwriters landing credits on notable hits. Fans are already familiar with names like Teddy Riley, LDN Nosie and Di...
Mamamoo sings about self-confidence in new single ‘Hip’

K-popNov 17, 2019

Mamamoo has returned with the single “Hip” centering on self-confidence. It is the lead track off the group’s second full-length album, “Reality in Black,” released last week. “Hip” is a rhythmical ...
[INTERVIEW] Eric Nam talks about first English album, hopes of winning over global fans

K-popNov 14, 2019

Although he doesn’t make as many TV appearances as he used to, Eric Nam’s musical career is in full swing -- more than ever, in fact. Over the past few years, the 30-year-old Korean American singer h...
[Herald Interview] Zico returns with new reflective album ‘Thinking’

K-popNov 8, 2019

As a musician who used to fiercely jump around the stage spraying a bottle of water over hyped audiences, Zico admitted that showing his vulnerability required quite a lot of courage. The talented r...