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Thu, August 16, 2018 | 12:03

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Why K-pop idols in love draw ire of fans?

Singer Lee Yong rose to stardom in 1981 after his debut song “Wind” garnered phenomenal success. His popularity, however, was short-lived. He lied about his marital status and was found to have a wife. He disappeared from the public eye abruptly as angry fans boycotted the singer and his performances. This is what happened in the 1980s.

Music | 2018-08-13 18:59

BTS nominated for Order of Cultural Merit

K-pop sensation BTS has been nominated for the Order of Cultural Merit. The seven-member boyband that topped the Billboard 200 with their album “Love Yourself: Tear” has been included on the list of this year's nominees with 11 others including legendary folk singer-songwriter Kim Min-ki of “Morning Dew,” the late iconic folk singer Jo Dong-jin and veteran actor Lee Soon-jae,...

Music | 2018-08-10 17:40

Hallyu scholars discuss evolving Asian stereotypes

Over 60 communication scholars discussed the expansion and future strategies for “hallyu,” or the Korean wave, during the 40th anniversary conference of the Korean American Communication Association (KACA) in Washington, D.C., Thursday. The event, sponsored by the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE), was held in conjunction with the annual conference of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), the largest academic event in communication studies in the United States.

Music | 2018-08-10 17:11

Actress Son Sook to promote Mapo-gu through classical music

Classical concerts will be held in unconventional venues, such as an outdoor riverside stage and clubs in the Hongik University area, during the M-PAT (Mapo Performing Arts and Tourism) Festival."We will add artistic and cultural value to ordinary spaces through classical music," actress Son Sook, chairwoman of the foundation's board, said during a press conference at the Pre...

Music | 2018-08-07 18:05

Halsey blows fans' minds at her first concert in Seoul

Twenty-three-year-old Halsey is one of those breakout artists with a Cinderella-style rise to success. A community college dropout who suffered financial hardships four years ago, she has now become a superstar with tens of thousands of fans on the other side of the world begging to see her.

Music | 2018-08-07 16:46

Korean rock star Kim Kyung-ho splits with Japanese wife

Korean rock star Kim Kyung-ho divorced his Japanese wife last June, it was reported Monday. “Kim Kyung-ho and his wife split up in June last year,” Kim's agency said.

Music | 2018-08-07 16:24

ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo hot in 'Gangnam Beauty'

Cha Eun-woo, the flagship member of K-pop boy band ASTRO, is garnering great popularity thanks to the recent JTBC series “My ID is Gangnam Beauty.” Cha, 22, plays the male lead Do Kyung-seok, a golden boy who falls in love with Kang Mi-rae played by Im Soo-hyang, 29.

Music | 2018-08-07 09:51

Red Velvet returns with 'work hard, play hard' spirit

Red Velvet is a prominent K-pop group that brings a different flavor with every album, and their new album “Summer Magic” is no different. The single “Power Up” combines highly danceable beats and sweet vocals.

Music | 2018-08-06 16:30

Seo In-young releases solo single

Releasing new work and waiting for public fan response can be a thrilling and unnerving experience for any artist. For Seo In-young, former member of the K-pop girl group Jewelry, the wait may well have been more so. She returns after more than a year's break that followed a controversy. Seo, 34, released a new digital single titled “Close Your Eyes” after clinching a contrac...

Music | 2018-08-03 20:48

Boy band SF9 wears sensuous, sexy concept

Some of the best known idol bands have one thing in common: a distinct personality. In other words, either the band or its management makes efforts to create a trademark concept that they use to promote themselves, be it a rebellious bad boy or innocent bubbly image. However, boy band SF9 is determined to try on a myriad of concepts until they get more fans and recognition.

Music | 2018-08-01 17:44

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