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BTS becomes the youngest to receive Order of Cultural Merit

K-pop superstars BTS will receive the Order of Cultural Merit from the Korean government in recognition of the idol group's contribution to promote Korean culture and language across the globe, Cheong Wa Dae said Monday.

Hallyu | 2018-10-09 17:16

Ten years on, Song Hye-kyo still keeps her luster in China

Actress Song Hye-kyo is still enjoying her heyday in China as a beloved hallyu star, with almost no negative or malicious comments in articles about her, according to media outlet Asia Today's Wednesday report.

Hallyu | 2018-10-08 16:00

'I work 20 hours a day for below minimum wages': drama staff members

“Even my wife did not believe that I had to work till 3 a.m. (from early morning),” a TV drama staff member was quoted as saying about a recent drama in which he was involved. “Then I left home at 7 a.m. for work.” According to industry insiders, a 12-hour work day is not abnormal and sometimes staff have to work 20 hours. The Broadcasting Staff Union of TV workers also revea...

Hallyu | 2018-10-08 15:35

K-pop band EXO returns on Nov. 2

K-pop act EXO will return on Nov. 2 with its fifth studio album “Don't Mess Up My Tempo,” according to SM Entertainment Thursday. This time, the group's only Chinese member, Lay, will join the team.

Hallyu | 2018-10-05 16:26

[INTERVIEW] Makeup tips from expert who handled hallyu stars

Makeup tips abound but good ones are hard to come by. So when encountering pretty K-pop stars, many people can't but wonder whether they do have some secrets. So I took it on myself to find out from Jung Im, a veteran makeup artist with 20 years' experience.

Hallyu | 2018-10-05 09:40

INFINITE's Nam Woo-hyun enjoys success as soloist [VIDEO]

K-pop boy group INFINITE's Nam Woo-hyun has successfully wrapped up his second solo venture after releasing the mini album “Second Write..” on Sept. 3.

Hallyu | 2018-09-27 15:55

Yuri to have solo act with new album

Yuri, a member of girl group Girls' Generation, will have a solo act with the mini album "The First Scene." Six songs on it will be released through key music streaming sites on Oct. 4.

Hallyu | 2018-09-27 15:18

UN speech: 'My hands shaking 1,000 times per second,' says BTS leader

Korea's K-pop sensation BTS made a touching speech about love at the United Nations in New York Monday. Band leader Kim Nam-joon, whose stage name is RM, remembered the "shaking" minutes in front of the world during an appearance on ABC TV's “Good Morning America” on Wednesday morning. "I trained for it a thousand times," RM said.

Hallyu | 2018-09-27 15:11

K-pop group BTS to speak at UN on Sept. 24

K-pop titan BTS will make a 3-minute speech regarding UNICEF's fresh youth agenda, “Generation Unlimited” on Sept. 24 at the Trusteeship Council Chamber of United Nations Headquarters in New York. The team will stage a gig as well.

Hallyu | 2018-09-21 13:39

[INTERVIEW] Fashion stylists deserve more of K-culture jackpot, says representative

Fashion stylists are like unsung heroes in making K-culture global. They make K-stars beautiful, but often do not get much of the credit, despite long working hours for small compensation.

Hallyu | 2018-09-17 14:58

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