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Fri, November 22, 2019 | 19:09

[INTERVIEW] K-pop hot in Brazil, but local laws stymie music labels

[INTERVIEW] K-pop hot in Brazil, but local laws stymie music labels

SAO PAULO - Brazil has been dubbed a hub of Korean culture or hallyu in South America, thanks to a growing number of local supporters. The total number of hallyu fans in Brazil is estimated to be 300,000, according to Kwon Young-sang, chief of the Korean Cultural Center in Sao Paulo.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2019-09-19 15:35

Convicted rapper MC Mong to stage October concerts

Convicted rapper MC Mong to stage October concerts

Rapper MC Mong, who has been mired in a draft-dodging scandal since 2010, will hold solo concerts Oct. 25-26 at YES24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2019-09-19 13:39

Some BTS fans doubt agency's denial about Jungkook dating

Some BTS fans doubt agency's denial about Jungkook dating

Some BTS fans are skeptical about the band's agency Big Hit denying that the band's lead vocalist Jungkook is dating. Rumors about Jungkook's romance went viral when a netizen posted CCTV footage of a man hugging a woman from behind in an online community forum.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2019-09-17 18:31

BTS star Jungkook dating tattooist?

Culture ministry unveils plan to attract K-pop, esports fans

Culture ministry unveils plan to attract K-pop, esports fans

In an effort to attract tourists who came to be interested in Korea for K-pop or esports, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has unveiled plans to renovate the Seoul Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium into a top-notch K-pop concert hall and build an esports stadium. In addition, the K-Culture Festival will be launched. The government aims to promote the festival to enco...

Anna J. Park | 2019-09-17 16:10

Boy band recounts pressure of creating music

Boy band recounts pressure of creating music

The 13-member boy band “SEVENTEEN” released its third full-length album “An Ode,” Monday. The new album is along the same lines as their digital mini-album “HIT” that was released in August.

Jung Hae-myoung | 2019-09-17 15:51

BTS star Jungkook dating tattooist?

BTS star Jungkook dating tattooist?

Jungkook, the youngest member of K-pop titan BTS, is embroiled in rumors that he is dating a woman who netizens claim is a tattooist.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2019-09-17 10:27

Some BTS fans doubt agency's denial about Jungkook dating

BTS back on the road with overseas trip

BTS back on the road with overseas trip

Bringing its first official vacation to an end, boy band BTS on Monday resumed its global music career by traveling away from home.

2019-09-16 16:46

All Chinese girl band debuts as 'K-pop' group

All Chinese girl band debuts as 'K-pop' group

All-Chinese girl group FANXY RED debuted in Korea last month. The four-member girl group claims to be a K-pop band, as their music and choreography are influenced by K-pop and they are active in Korea, the homeland of K-pop.

Jung Hae-myoung | 2019-09-16 15:30

Korean-American rapper Jessie gears up for new release

Korean-American rapper Jessie gears up for new release

Korean-American rapper Jessie is slated for a comeback on Sept 23, according to her agency P NATION, Monday. “Jessie has come up with quality works,” the agency official said. “Please look forward to seeing her unexploited side.”

Dong Sun-hwa | 2019-09-16 15:22

EXO off radar for now, but members keep working hard

EXO off radar for now, but members keep working hard

K-pop boy band EXO, as one unit, has been away from the public for months as a result of the conscription of two members (Xiumin and D.O.) and Chinese member Lay Zhang's focus on China.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2019-09-15 17:12

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