K-pop
Concerns grow over invasive security practices at K-pop fan events
Allegations of excessive security checks at K-pop fan events have highlighted a broader issue of privacy and respect in the industry.
Dec 11, 2024
Pyo Kyung-min
Korea Times K-Culture Reporter
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K-pop
Winter, Jungwon deny dating rumors, agencies warn of legal action
K-pop stars Winter of aespa and Jungwon of ENHYPEN denied dating rumors on Wednesday, after photos allegedly showing them together surfaced online. Rejecting the claims as "baseless," the agencies of both singers have vowed legal action against those spreading false allegations.
Dec 11, 2024
K-pop
K-pop stars join calls for president's impeachment
As political turmoil intensifies in Korea following President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law on Dec. 3 and the subsequent unsuccessful impeachment vote at the National Assembly on Saturday, celebrities have broken their silence to join the growing calls for Yoon's impeachment.
Dec 10, 2024
K-pop
K-pop management agencies under fire for allegedly mistreating idols
Allegations of mistreatment within K-pop management agencies are once again under the spotlight as KG, an American member of JYP Entertainment's multinational girl group VCHA, accused the company of mistreatment and filed a lawsuit to terminate her contract. While JYP expressed "deep regret" over the claims, growing concerns about harsh working conditions, unfair contracts and mental health neglect continue to highlight issues behind the K-pop industry's glittering facade.
Dec 9, 2024
K-pop
NewJeans firm on severing ties with agency, but industry opinions differ
K-pop girl group NewJeans reaffirmed its stance, Friday, through an official statement that the group is no longer affiliated with its agency, Ador, or its parent company, HYBE Labels, reiterating its claim to have terminated its members' exclusive contracts.
Dec 7, 2024
K-pop
TWICE teams up with Megan Thee Stallion for 'STRATEGY'
K-pop powerhouse TWICE is ready to deliver another hit with its new mini-album "STRATEGY," which hit the shelves Friday, featuring a title track collaboration with Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion.
Dec 6, 2024
K-pop
Are broadcasters' K-pop lyrics review systems still relevant?
Singer G-Dragon's latest single, "Home Sweet Home," featuring fellow BIGBANG members Taeyang and Daesung, was deemed unfit for broadcast by Korea's public broadcaster KBS.
Dec 6, 2024
Music
REVIEW Dua Lipa dances past political tensions at Seoul stop of world tour
"Tonight is about us. Nothing outside matters. It's just me and you."
Dec 5, 2024
Music
Concerts proceed as scheduled despite martial law turmoil
Concerts across Korea are going on as planned after a brief period of uncertainty following President Yoon Suk Yeol's surprise declaration and subsequent lifting of martial law. Both international and domestic artists have confirmed that their shows will proceed without disruption.
Dec 4, 2024