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REVIEW NCT DREAM closes world tour with spectacular Seoul finale

K-pop juggernaut NCT DREAM brought its third world tour to an electrifying close with a three-night encore show at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome, leaving 60,000 fans awestruck.

Dec 2, 2024By Pyo Kyung-min
[REVIEW] NCT DREAM closes world tour with spectacular Seoul finale
K-pop

Aespa's meteoric rise continues with 7 Melon awards

K-pop girl group aespa dominated the 16th Melon Music Awards (MMA) on Saturday, winning seven accolades, including three grand prizes, solidifying its status as one of the industry's top acts.

Dec 1, 2024By Pyo Kyung-min
Aespa's meteoric rise continues with 7 Melon awards
Books

Korea's first international children's book fair kicks off in Busan

The 2024 Busan International Children's Book Fair opened Thursday at BEXCO, marking a milestone as the country's first-ever international children's book fair.

Nov 28, 2024By Pyo Kyung-min
Korea's first international children's book fair kicks off in Busan
People & Events

Ambassadors' spouses explore Joseon's royal dining experience

What did the kings and queens of the 1392-1910 Joseon Kingdom dine on?

Nov 26, 2024By Pyo Kyung-min
Ambassadors' spouses explore Joseon's royal dining experience
K-pop

TWS wraps up breakout year with new single 'Last Bell'

Kicking off the year with a bang through its January release "Plot Twist," HYBE Labels' boy band TWS is capping a stellar year with the release of its latest single, "Last Bell."

Nov 25, 2024By Pyo Kyung-min
TWS wraps up breakout year with new single 'Last Bell'
K-pop

JYP to launch new K-pop boy group KickFlip in 2025

Known for producing major acts including TWICE, Stray Kids and ITZY, entertainment giant JYP has unveiled KickFlip, a new boy band set to debut as the label's first major act of 2025.

Nov 25, 2024By Pyo Kyung-min
JYP to launch new K-pop boy group KickFlip in 2025
K-pop

Should K-pop stars be classified as workers?

A recent decision by the Ministry of Employment and Labor dismissing NewJeans member Hanni's workplace harassment claims against HYBE Labels — citing the government's position that entertainers are not workers under Korean labor law — has sparked intense debate over employee protection in the entertainment industry.

Nov 22, 2024By Pyo Kyung-min
Should K-pop stars be classified as workers?
K-pop

Rose, Bruno Mars to headline year-end MAMA Awards

Singers Rose and Bruno Mars will take the stage at the 2024 MAMA Awards, one of K-pop's largest year-end ceremonies, CJ ENM announced Thursday.

Nov 21, 2024By Pyo Kyung-min
Rose, Bruno Mars to headline year-end MAMA Awards
K-pop

INTERVIEW Ahn Ye-eun continues to redefine K-pop with traditional Korean music-inspired sound

Rising to fame on SBS's "KPOP STAR 5" in 2015, singer Ahn Ye-eun has carved a unique path in the music world, captivating listeners with her boundary-defying sound.

Nov 21, 2024By Pyo Kyung-min
[INTERVIEW] Ahn Ye-eun continues to redefine K-pop with traditional Korean music-inspired sound
K-pop

Min Hee-jin resigns as Ador internal director, parts ways with HYBE

Former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin officially announced her resignation as the label's internal director, Wednesday, marking her complete departure from HYBE Labels amid an escalating legal battle.

Nov 20, 2024By Pyo Kyung-min
Min Hee-jin resigns as Ador internal director, parts ways with HYBE
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