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89,000,000 'hallyu' fans worldwide

The number of global fans of “hallyu,” or the Korean Wave, has exceeded 89 million in 113 countries, a government-affiliated foundation said Thursday. The Korea Foundation's global hallyu data from 2018 revealed that there are an estimated 89.19 million fans of Korean culture around the world, a 22 percent increase from 2017's estimated 73.12 million fans.

Hallyu | 2019-01-11 16:47

ASTRO to release first full-length album on Jan. 16, but bumpy road ahead

K-pop boy band ASTRO will release its first full-length album “All Light” on Jan. 16 - the brainchild of the six members' concerted efforts for one year.

Hallyu | 2019-01-06 17:08

Hyolin's sexy 'butt-naked' performance shocks actors, viewers

Actors at the “2018 KBS Drama Awards” on Monday night bit their lips, had gaping mouths or smiled awkwardly as they waited for singer Hyolin to end her controversial sexy performance.

Hallyu | 2019-01-01 13:42

Seolhyun joins 'Honor Society' with W100 million donation

Seolhyun, a member of K-pop girl band AOA, has become the sixth singer to join the “Honor Society,” a club of charitable people who have donated over 100 million won ($88,800) to the Community Chest of Korea (CCK).

Hallyu | 2018-12-25 15:45

How K-pop stars spend Christmas? [PHOTOS]

How do you spend Christmas Day? Perhaps you spend it in a cycle of eating, napping and playing in an uninterrupted cozy and lazy atmosphere. What do K-pop stars do on Christmas Day? Is it quite the same or much different from yours? Let's explore this, along with their Christmas messages to their fans.

Hallyu | 2018-12-25 13:36

K-pop diva reveals struggle over 'ugliness'

Singer Minzy, a former member of now-disbanded girl band 2NE1, says she had a tough time dealing with people who criticized the group for being unattractive.

Hallyu | 2018-12-24 17:12

Actor So Ji-sub to meet fans in 7 Asian cities next year

South Korean actor So Ji-sub will hold events to meet Asian fans for two months starting February, his agency said Friday.The agency 51k said the actor from "I'm Sorry, I Love You" (2004) and "Oh My Venus" (2017) will go on a fan meet-and-greet tour, titled "Hello," in seven Asian cities.

Hallyu | 2018-12-22 21:23

BLACKPINK's 'Ddu-Du Ddu-Du' the most-viewed K-pop MV in 2018 [VIDEO]

As far as K-pop is concerned, it wouldn't be wrong to conclude 2018 belonged to four-member girl band BLACKPINK, composed of Jennie, Rose, Jisoo and Lisa.The music video of the group's flagship track “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du” has been crowned the most-watched K-pop music video of 2018 on YouTube.

Hallyu | 2018-12-19 16:24

TVXQ to release 15th anniversary album

K-pop superstar duo TVXQ will close the year with the release of a special album, “New Chapter #2: The Truth of Love,” on Dec. 26 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of its debut.

Hallyu | 2018-12-19 13:39

BTS' 'Idol' tops 300 mln YouTube views

The colorful music video for the lead track of the latest BTS album, "Love Yourself: Answer," released in late August, surpassed the YouTube threshold Sunday evening, according to Big Hit Entertainment. It became BTS' eighth music video to top the 300-million mark, the most of any South Korean artists.

Hallyu | 2018-12-17 10:52

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