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Qoo10 liquidity crisis sparks massive complaints, fears of wider damage
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Yoon urges municipalities to embrace foreigners
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What is happening at Hybe?
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Korea unveils tax reform bill to spur economy
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S. Korea to consent to Japan's Sado mines gaining World Heritage status: official
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Actor’s excessive airport security sparks probe into human rights violations
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Crowded public transport, long commutes top stressors for Seoul, Gyeonggi workers: survey
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Man who let his father die due to financial difficulties to be released on parole
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Actor Yoo Ah-in accused of sexual attack
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S. Korea, China shifting from tensions to cooperation: Seoul
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Hybe confirms Illit’s concert in Macau despite China’s restriction on K-pop gigs
Hybe confirmed Friday that Illit, the K-pop girl band under its music label Belift Lab, will be among the K-pop artists to participate in the Tencent Music Entertainment Awards in Macau, China, on July 19. The quintet shared the award poster on their official account on Chinese social media platform Weibo, Wednesday, announcing their first live performance at the music festival in China. “Illit will perform at the Tencent Music Entertainment Award as planned. The post on (Illit’s) We
K-popJune 21, 2024
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Ador, Krafton vow to address sexual harassment involving NewJeans
Music label Ador and video game publisher Krafton vowed to take action against the recent misuse of Battlegrounds and NewJeans' collaboration content in a jointly released announcement on the official community page of PUBG: Battlegrounds on Thursday. "Recently, some users have been creating and sharing inappropriate posts using the NewJeans characters. This behavior does not align with our brand image and values and is offensive to all fans," the two companies said as they highli
K-popJune 21, 2024
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Red Velvet to kick off Asia fan concert tour
Red Velvet is set to connect with fans across Asia with their upcoming fancon tour “Happiness: My Dear, ReVeluv” which will kick off with a two-day event in Seoul at the Olympic Handball Gymnasium, scheduled for Aug. 3-4. The announcement of the tour was marked by the release of a vibrant poster, shared on Red Velvet’s official fan club community and social media platforms Wednesday. The performance holds significance as they will celebrate their 10th anniversary with fans on A
PerformanceJune 21, 2024
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First hearing for lawsuit involving Fifty Fifty scheduled for August
The first hearing in a suit seeking 13 billion won ($9.4 million) in damages filed by Attrakt against three former members of K-pop girl group Fifty Fifty – Saena, Sio and Aran – as well as The Givers CEO Ahn Sung-il has been set for Aug. 29, the agency said Thursday. According to Fifty Fifty's agency Attrakt, the lawsuit also includes the parents of the three former bandmates and an executive of The Givers surnamed Baek. The legal action stems from conflicts that arose after Fi
K-popJune 20, 2024
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NewJeans to make Japan debut, collaborate with local art moguls
K-pop girl group NewJeans, under the Ador music label of Hybe, is set to make its debut in Japan on Friday with their first Japanese EP, "Supernatural," the agency announced Thursday. The quintet’s mini-album includes four tracks – the titular track, B-side “Right Now” and instrumental versions of both songs. "Supernatural" is a nostalgic new jack swing-style song, featuring contributions from pop star Pharrell Williams, the agency explained. Teasers f
K-popJune 20, 2024
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H1-Key returns with rebellious ‘Let It burn’
K-pop girl group H1-Key has returned as lovely rebels. The quartet's new mini-album “Love or Hate” marks H1-Key’s return after four months and includes four tracks: the title song “Let It Burn,” along with “(heart) Letter,” “Iconic,” and “Rainfalls.” The lead single “Let It Burn” combines a groovy boom-bap hip-hop rhythm with intense rock elements. “The title song’s rebellious, straightforward lyrics a
K-popJune 20, 2024
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[Herald Interview] K.Will talks about relationships in new album
It took six years for singer-songwriter K.Will, known for his numerous hit ballads, to release a new album. On Thursday, K.Will will unveil “All the Way,” his seventh EP, talking about his relationships with the people he encounters. “I asked myself what evokes my emotions. For me, it isn’t certain happenings that make me happy or sad. Instead, my feelings revolve around my relationships with people around me. So I wanted this album to talk about feelings such as happines
K-popJune 20, 2024
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[Today’s K-pop] Stray Kids floats teaser for ninth EP
Stray Kids uploaded a teaser trailer for ninth EP “Ate” Wednesday via label JYP Entertainment. The eight members look around everywhere for a new fortune cookie that breaks the series of unfortunate events apparently brought on by one they opened that said: “Your luck no longer lasts from now on.” The mini album will be rolled out on July 19 about eight months since its previous EP, “Rock-Star.” The album made a hot-shot debut on the Billboard 200 as did its t
K-popJune 19, 2024
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Lisa of Blackpink to return with 'Rockstar'
Lisa of Blackpink will return with a new single, "Rockstar," at 9 a.m., June 28, according to a statement from her distributor, Sony Music Entertainment Korea. The previous day, Lisa revealed the artwork for "Rockstar" on the official Instagram of her label, Lloud Company. "Rockstar" is the first song to be released in partnership between Lisa’s newly established Lloud Company and RCA Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music, one of the top three major music distri
K-popJune 19, 2024
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[Herald Interview] Blitzers returns with ‘Superpower’ after rocking Britain's Got Talent
Blitzers has made a bold comeback with a new album, returning from appearing on a globally esteemed audition program. Blitzers’ new album “Lunch-box,” released at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, includes six tracks: The title song “Superpower,” “Race Up,” “Ring Ring,” “Fxxking Spring,” and English versions of “Superpower” and “Macarena,” a single dropped last year. "Lunch-box is our fourth travel-themed album. Li
K-popJune 19, 2024
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[Today’s K-pop] BTS’ Jungkook hits Billboard’s Hot 100 with fan song
Jungkook of BTS placed his solo digital single on Billboard’s Hot 100 dated June 22, according to the publication’s chart preview released Monday in the US. The track “Never Let Go” entered the Main Songs chart at No. 97 and became his seventh song to do so, cementing his record of having the most on the chart as a K-pop solo artist. The American publication commented “It’s his seventh career solo song to debut on the chart, and first since ‘Standing Nex
K-popJune 18, 2024
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Jimin of BTS to release 2nd album ‘Muse’ next month
Jimin of BTS is releasing a new album next month. The singer is releasing his second solo album "Muse" on July 19 at 1 p.m., according to Big Hit Music on Tuesday. This release, recorded before the singer joined the military at the end of last year, follows his first official solo album “Face” from March 2023. His solo debut album peaked at No. 2 on Billboard’s main album chart Billboard 200. “Following his first solo album, ‘Face,’ where he sought t
K-popJune 18, 2024
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Riize shows youthful groove through 1st EP ‘Riizing’
K-pop boy group Riize took its signature genre, "emotional pop," to the next level in its first mini album, “Riizing,” released on Monday. “Our first mini album carries eight tracks to offer a full experience of our signature genre, emotional pop. The title of the album shows our desire to continue moving forward,” said Sungchan of Riize during a press conference in Seoul on Monday held to mark the album's release. Riize describes “emotional pop&rdquo
K-popJune 18, 2024
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[Today’s K-pop] Blackpink’s Rose to join The Black Label: report
Rose of Blackpink will sign with The Black Label, according to a local media report on Monday. The hip-hop label and management company is an affiliate of YG Entertainment and is headed by producer Teddy, the mastermind behind the success of Blackpink who had his hands on many of the group’s hit songs including “Ddu-du Ddu-du,” “Boombayah,” “Kill This Love” and “How You Like That.” He also produced both songs from Rose’s first solo sing
K-popJune 17, 2024
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Rose of Blackpink may sign solo contract with The Black Label
K-pop girl group Blackpink’s Rose is in talks with The Black Label for a possible solo artist contract, the music label said Monday. The Black Label, led by a esteemed music producer Teddy of 1TYM from YG Entertainment, confirmed that the label is in discussion to sign Rose on a solo contract. “We are in talks with Rose. That is all we can say,” an official from The Black Label commented. Rose is the only Blackpink member who has not signed with an agency for her solo artist
K-popJune 17, 2024
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Health issues plague K-pop girl groups
An increasing number of female K-pop artists are taking time off due to injuries and health problems caused by the strict diets and schedules they maintain that leave little time for sleep. Woonhee of Belift Lab's rookie girl group Illit halted activities due to a foot injury last week. On Friday, her agency posted to an online fan community that while the singer showed a strong desire to participate in all of the group’s musical activities, Wonhee’s recovery is their top priori
K-popJune 17, 2024
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[Herald Review] Weverse Con Festival captivates audience with music, technology
INCHEON -- The Weverse Con Festival, hosted by K-pop powerhouse Hybe, concluded over the weekend, captivating music fans with performances that spanned generations and genres. Held at the Inspire Entertainment Resort on Incheon's island Yeongjongdo on Sunday, the festival featured outdoor and indoor concerts as well as diverse events over two days. On the stage Sunday were 15 artists, including rising K-pop stars TWS, virtual idol group Plave and globally popular groups Seventeen, Enhypen a
PerformanceJune 17, 2024
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[Herald Review] AKMU reminisces past 10 years with fans
Standing on top of a green grass hill, the main stage decor, a children's choir opened the K-pop sibling duo AKMU’s two-day concert singing “Last Goodbye.” AKMU then appeared on a lift in a navy suit and dress to perform “Every Little Thing” with a live band and a string orchestra. The K-pop duo was welcomed by 10,500 people in the audience holding green fan lights that shined like fireflies glowing on summer evenings. Sunday’s show was the last day of AK
K-popJune 17, 2024
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Korea to promote eco-friendly albums in K-pop industry
The South Korean government seeks to encourage the adoption of eco-friendly album production practices in the K-pop industry, amid mounting concerns about excessive album packaging harming the environment. The Ministry of Environment announced on Sunday that it will offer consulting services to K-pop agencies in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture starting this month. The initiative includes educating members of the Recording Industry Association of Korea about existing regulations on e
K-popJune 16, 2024
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[Today’s K-pop] Blackpink’s Lisa hints at solo return
Lisa of Blackpink uploaded a clip Thursday signaling her return as a solo artist. Along with the video that fully demonstrated her status as a leading fashionista, she also posted a notice on her individual website that included “Coming Soon” and how to “pre-save” her upcoming new music on Spotify and Apple Music. She cinched a partnership with American record label RCA Records in April via her own agency, Lloud Company, which was established in February. Her namesake sol
K-popJune 14, 2024