K-pop
STAYC to kick off world tour with Seoul concert in April
K-pop girl group STAYC will hold a solo concert in Seoul in April, launching its world tour.
Feb 11, 2025
Lee Gyu-lee
Korea Times Business Reporter
Lee Gyu-lee is a business writer at The Korea Times, focusing primarily on IT & telecommunications, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and KOTRA. Prior to this, she has covered a wide range of cultural news, from film, television and K-pop to lifestyle and fashion.
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Trends
Reporter's Notebook Seoul Fashion Week's 25th anniversary falls flat despite global ambitions
Since its launch in 2000, Seoul Fashion Week (SFW) has come a long way, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. It has transformed from a local fashion showcase into a global platform that propels Korean designers onto the international stage.
Feb 10, 2025
Trends
Seoul Fashion Week presents fresh talent to world through 'The Selects'
“The Selects,” organized by the state-run agency Korea Creative Content Agency, showcased a group of promising local designers at 2025 Fall-Winter Seoul Fashion Week, aiming to promote them to the global fashion market. The event was held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in central Seoul and will run until Sunday.
Feb 8, 2025
Trends
2025 F/W Seoul Fashion Week seeks global expansion of K-fashion
Seoul Fashion Week (SFW) for 2025 Fall and Winter kicked off Wednesday, aiming to showcase the competitiveness and growing demands for K-fashion in the global market.
Feb 6, 2025
K-pop
NewJeans members' parents take to Instagram to speak out against HYBE, Ador
The parents of NewJeans members have spoken out about the ongoing conflict between the group and its agency, Ador, as well as its parent label, HYBE, accusing the agencies of spreading rumors about the members.
Jan 31, 2025
K-pop
Virtual idols set to take over K-pop scene in 2025
"Virtual idol" was one of the key highlights of the K-pop scene last year. Riding on the tide, they are set to continue their careers, while more virtual idols are slated to debut, gearing up to compete with real-life artists.
Jan 24, 2025
Shows & Dramas
G-Dragon's music show 'Good Day' with star producer to stream on Disney+
Featuring G-Dragon as host, star producer Kim Tae-ho’s highly anticipated music reality show “Good Day” will premiere on Disney+.
Jan 24, 2025
K-pop
NewJeans prepares for legal battle against Ador
Tensions between NewJeans and its agency Ador are escalating as the K-pop girl group prepares legal action, signaling that it will also soon abandon its current group name, following the agency's injunction request to prohibit their activities.
Jan 23, 2025
K-pop
NCT WISH drops remake of 'Miracle'
K-pop boy group NCT WISH unveiled its new song "Miracle" on Wednesday, a remake of Super Junior's 2005 hit, the group's agency SM Entertainment said.
Jan 22, 2025