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Sun, March 29, 2020 | 06:59

TV viewership climbing with people stuck at home by virus

TV viewership climbing with people stuck at home by virus

A fixture on television, actress Julie Bowen of ``Modern Family'' is doing the same thing as millions of other people during the widespread coronavirus shutdown.She's sitting at home, watching more television than she normally would.In a world turned upside down by disease, TV viewership is growing. It's a rare bit of good news for an industry that has steadily shrunk, and it...

Entertainment | 2020-03-28 20:05

Country singer Joe Diffie tests positive for coronavirus

Country singer Joe Diffie tests positive for coronavirus

A publicist for Joe Diffie says the country singer has tested positive for COVID-19.Scott Adkins released a statement to The Associated Press from Diffie that said he is under the care of medical professionals and is receiving treatment.

Entertainment | 2020-03-28 19:44

'Contagion' movie stars tell fans coronavirus is 'real life'

'Contagion' movie stars tell fans coronavirus is 'real life'

The stars of the movie "Contagion," which has seen a surge in popularity as the coronavirus has spread across the globe, urged fans Friday to listen to experts, wash their hands frequently and practice social distancing. "That was a movie. This is real life," said Matt Damon, who played someone who was immune to the virus featured in the 2011 film about a pandemic.

Entertainment | 2020-03-28 11:44

KCON 2020 NY k-pop concert canceled amid coronavirus

KCON 2020 NY k-pop concert canceled amid coronavirus

CJ ENM has canceled one of its major conventions KCON scheduled for New York on June 12-14, due to the spiraling number of coronavirus cases in the United States. KCON USA announced the news through its social media, Friday, and said it had “decided to officially cancel KCON 2020 NY with a heavy heart.”

Lee Gyu-lee | 2020-03-27 16:24

BTS puts off US tour over COVID-19

BTS puts off US tour over COVID-19

K-pop boy band BTS put off the American leg of its upcoming world tour, "Map of the Soul Tour," Friday over the global spread of COVID-19. "The 'BTS Map of the Soul Tour - North America,' originally scheduled to take place from April 25 to June 6, will be rescheduled to a later date," the band's management agency, Big Hit Entertainment, said on the Weverse mobile app. "We are...

2020-03-27 13:39

Singer Wheesung faces probe over dope allegations

Singer Wheesung faces probe over dope allegations

Singer Wheesung will be investigated over allegations he bought and used an illegal drug, according to Gyeongbuk Provincial Police Agency, Thursday. Police found in December there was a reasonable suspicion that the singer, 38, had used the drug.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2020-03-26 17:50

Music streaming services tackling unfair royalty payments as Spotify entry looms

Music streaming services tackling unfair royalty payments as Spotify entry looms

Online music streaming services are looking for ways to improve an inadequate royalty payment system for artists, as Sweden-born international streaming service provider Spotify is expected to launch its business in Korea in the near future.

Park Ji-won | 2020-03-26 16:55

[INTERVIEW] Lim Kim defiant about K-pop's cookie-cutter practice

[INTERVIEW] Lim Kim defiant about K-pop's cookie-cutter practice

Kim Ye-rim's career in the K-pop industry had gone smoothly thanks to her unique singing style. She started out in the music industry in 2011 when she was 17. She finished third in “Superstar K 3,” one of the most popular audition shows in the country at the time. Through the show, she drew attention from multiple entertainment companies and signed a contract with Mystic Ente...

Park Ji-won | 2020-03-26 16:50

BTS's 'ON' music video gains 100 mil. YouTube views

BTS's 'ON' music video gains 100 mil. YouTube views

K-pop phenomenon BTS's new music video “ON” had scored over 100 million views on YouTube by Thursday. It is the group's 23rd music video to surpass 100 million views, by far the highest number for a Korean artist or band.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2020-03-26 14:55

BTS to join lineup for special self-quarantine edition of popular US TV show

BTS to join lineup for special self-quarantine edition of popular US TV show

K-pop boy band BTS will join a star-studded lineup for a "special self-quarantine edition" of popular American TV show "The Late Late Show with James Corden," set for next week, according to its broadcaster.

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