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    EJAE, Andrea Bocelli perform at World Cup opening ceremony

    Singer-songwriter EJAE, who performed the hit song “Golden” from the popular animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” joined renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli in performing FIFA's official World Cup anthem, “DNA,” at the tournament's opening ceremony in Mexico City, Thursday (local time). Wearing a sleeveless blue gown with crossed halter straps, the Korean American singer drew attention from Korean audiences by singing a brief line in Korean: “Although I fall, I stand up again.” FIFA said “DNA” embodies the spirit of solidarity and unity for the historic tournament, which is being co-hosted for the first time by three countries — the United States, Canada and Mexico. The competition will be held across 16 cities and feature 48 teams until July 19.

    1 MIN READBy Kim Se-jeong
    EJAE, Andrea Bocelli perform at World Cup opening ceremony
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    BTS to launch Busan shows for 'Arirang' world tour

    2 MIN READBy Yonhap
    BTS to launch Busan shows for 'Arirang' world tour
  • K-pop

    BTS to release new digital single 'Come Over'

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    BTS to release new digital single 'Come Over'
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    Koo Kyo-hwan is on a roll, and for a good reason

    3 MIN READBy Hankookilbo
    Koo Kyo-hwan is on a roll, and for a good reason
  • Shows & Dramas

    Korean guesthouse reality shows find new global audience on Netflix

    3 MIN READBy Hankookilbo
    Korean guesthouse reality shows find new global audience on Netflix
  • K-pop

    InterviewKATSEYE reflects on AMA wins as group prepares new release

    3 MIN READBy Pyo Kyung-min
    KATSEYE reflects on AMA wins as group prepares new release
  • K-pop

    'KPop Demon Hunters' singer EJAE to take World Cup opening stage

    2 MIN READBy Park Jin-hai
    'KPop Demon Hunters' singer EJAE to take World Cup opening stage
  • Shows & Dramas

    Are multiple seasons becoming the new norm for Korean dramas?

    3 MIN READBy Hankookilbo
    Are multiple seasons becoming the new norm for Korean dramas?
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K-pop first: BLACKPINK’s Lisa lands Las Vegas residency

BLACKPINK member Lisa is once again making headlines globally — this time as the first K-pop artist to secure a Las Vegas residency, a milestone typically reserved for top-tier Western pop acts. According to U.S. entertainment outlet Deadline on March 30 (local time), Lisa will hold a residency show titled “Viva La Lisa” at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Nevada. The performances are scheduled for Nov. 13 to 14 and Nov. 27 to 28. Ticket sales will be handled through Ticketmaster, with artist presales opening April 22 for fans who register between April 1 and 19. General sales begin April 23. Residency shows — where artists perform multiple concerts in a single city over a set period — are considered a benchmark of global ticket power, with stars like Bruno Mars and Jennifer Lopez having headlined similar runs in Las Vegas. Lisa’s entry into that lineup underscores her growing influence beyond K-pop. The announcement comes as Lisa, who recently turned 29, continues to expand her career across multiple fields. She debuted in 2016 as a member of BLACKPINK and renewed her cont

Mar 31, 2026By Xportsnews
K-pop first: BLACKPINK’s Lisa lands Las Vegas residency
Shows & Dramas

Netflix hit action show 'Bloodhounds' returns with bigger fights

The Netflix action hit series “Bloodhounds,” which captured global attention with its raw, pulse-pounding fights and the story of two rookie boxers taking on a ruthless loan shark empire, returns three years later, bigger, bolder and more explosive. In Season 2, the series steps into the world of a global illegal boxing league, bringing more intense action and deeper emotional payoff. Gun-woo (Woo Do-hwan) and Woo-jin (Lee Sang-yi) once again find themselves battling a corrupt world ruled by money and violence — only this time, the fight takes them into the high-risk arena of underground international boxing. “Season 2 is about the two main characters meeting new adversaries and fighting more fiercely than before,” director Jason Kim said during a press conference at the Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel Tuesday. “While preparing for the new season, I wanted to build on the elements fans loved most in Season 1 — the fresh boxing action and the strong bromance — and make them even more powerful and gripping,” he added. Director Kim explained that choosing an underground box

Mar 31, 2026By Park Jin-hai
Netflix hit action show 'Bloodhounds' returns with bigger fights
K-pop

IVE’s Jang Won-young shares LA photos ahead of North America tour

IVE member Jang Won-young shared photos from Los Angeles on social media Monday, following the group's recent U.S. promotional television appearance. In the photos, she appeared in a black slim-fit top and denim pants while posing in front of a pink car. The photos were posted days after the girl group's live television appearance on FOX11's "Good Day LA" morning show on Wednesday. The appearances come ahead of the group's extensive North American tour, which kicks off at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on July 21. Following the group's opening concert in Canada, the tour will visit Montreal, Newark, Austin, Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle and Vancouver. This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.

Mar 31, 2026By Xportsnews
IVE’s Jang Won-young shares LA photos ahead of North America tour
K-pop

BTS’ V sparks buzz with English study push after RM comment

BTS member V is drawing attention online after sharing his renewed effort to improve his English — something fans are linking to a recent comment by bandmate RM. On March 30, V posted on social media, writing, “I’m locking in for real this time no excuses,” alongside photos and a short video. The clip shows him listening to an online English conversation lesson and repeating sentences aloud, appearing focused and determined. Fans quickly reacted, praising what many described as a rare glimpse of V’s study routine and applauding his commitment. The moment has been widely shared across social media platforms, with supporters expressing encouragement and curiosity about his progress. The timing has added to the buzz. During a live broadcast on March 20 — the day BTS returned as a full group with their new album “ARIRANG” — RM referenced a lyric from track three, “Aliens,” which reads, “I’m the only one who can do English.” He said, “I also want to go back and forth in conversation. I’m the only one talking and translating.” That remark resonated with fans,

Mar 31, 2026By Xportsnews
BTS’ V sparks buzz with English study push after RM comment
Films

ReviewIndian woman finds her true self in 'Made in Korea'

For many global fans, Korea is a land defined by the fancy scenes of K-dramas and the flashy performances of K-pop. However, the new Netflix film "Made in Korea," released March 12, presents a different reality from this fantasy, instead focusing on the harsh reality of an outsider struggling to adapt to Seoul. Directed by Ra Karthik, the story follows Shenba (Priyanka Mohan), a young woman from a quiet village in Tamil Nadu, India. Her fascination with Korea began early, sparked by the ancient legend of Heo Hwang-ok, the Indian princess who traveled across the sea to marry King Suro. This childhood curiosity eventually grew into a deep love for K-culture, leading the adult Shenba to travel to Seoul with the hopeful goal of living there for a year. However, Seoul is far from what she imagined. Upon arrival, she goes through the deep loneliness of being a stranger. She faces the coldness of busy people and soon loses her money to a scam, leaving her in a difficult situation. Rather than focusing on iconic landmarks like Gyeongbok Palace or N Seoul Tower, the cinematography lingers on the m

Mar 31, 2026By Baek Byung-yeul
Indian woman finds her true self in 'Made in Korea'
BTS ARIRANG

'ARIRANG' tops charts, signals new phase for BTS after hiatus

BTS did not need long to prove it still commands attention. Within hours of release, "ARIRANG," the group’s first full‑length album since all members completed Korea’s mandatory military service, topped major Korean charts. The speed of the response made one thing clear. The more interesting question was what the group chose to do with that certainty. Released March 20 after a nearly four‑year hiatus, "ARIRANG" arrives at a moment when the K‑pop supergroup could have leaned into scale alone. Instead, the album signals a shift in approach. Its title, drawn from a traditional Korean folk song, shifts attention to the question the comeback keeps raising — how BTS balances its identity with its global position. The numbers are immediate and decisive. The title track, "SWIM," reached No. 1 on Melon’s Top 100 and Hot 100 charts and on Bugs within two hours. Other tracks followed, filling out the charts in quick succession. The music video passed 10 million views in about three hours. Any lingering doubts about post‑hiatus relevance faded quickly. Restraint over spectacle But "A

Mar 31, 2026By Hankookilbo
'ARIRANG' tops charts, signals new phase for BTS after hiatus
K-pop

K-pop’s perfect number? Why seven-member groups are both ideal and fragile

In the K-pop scene, a seven-member group suddenly becoming a six-member group is no longer uncommon. In fact, repeated cases of a member leaving groups that debuted with seven members have led to the coining of an industry term: the “curse of the seven-member team.” NMIXX, Weeekly and ONF all debuted with seven members but later saw one member depart. Going further back, Apink, 2PM, BTOB, Infinite and MONSTA X are also examples of teams that were reorganized into six-member groups. Earlier this month, Seo Young-eun exited Kep1er, marking another recent lineup change among seven-member K-pop groups. But perhaps the most high-profile case, at least recently, is ENHYPEN. On March 10, the group’s agency announced that Heeseung would leave the group and ENHYPEN would continue its activities as a six-member act. His sudden departure came as a major shock to fans. ENHYPEN has enjoyed strong popularity both in South Korea and overseas, and some fans staged protests near HYBE’s headquarters and the members’ dormitory, calling for the decision to be reversed. Others took to social media,

Mar 31, 2026By Hankookilbo
K-pop’s perfect number? Why seven-member groups are both ideal and fragile
K-pop

MAMA Awards to return to Osaka in November

The MAMA Awards, one of Asia's biggest K-pop awards shows, will be held at Osaka's Kyocera Dome in November, organizer CJ ENM said Tuesday. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Nov. 20 and 21, marking the third time the awards will take place at the venue after 2022 and 2024. Launched in 1999 as Mnet Video Music Awards, the annual event has grown into a major showcase for Korea's music industry and global K-pop fandom. This year's edition will feature a range of events combining both online and offline experiences to engage fans around the world, CJ ENM said in a release. "We are accelerating preparations to create another turning point for the awards," the company said, adding it would "offer an unprecedented experience through the expertise built over the past 27 years."

Mar 31, 2026By Yonhap
MAMA Awards to return to Osaka in November
K-pop

BTS says Billboard No. 1 'great honor,' hopes music offered 'courage and comfort'

K-pop supergroup BTS said Tuesday it was deeply honored to top the U.S. Billboard charts with its new album, "Arirang," adding it hoped the album and its lead track, "Swim," provided listeners around the world with "courage and comfort." Billboard said in a preview of this week's Hot 100 main singles chart that "Swim" became the band's seventh No. 1 song on the chart, following the album's debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The dual triumph marks BTS' first simultaneous No. 1s on both charts in six years since "Be" in 2020. In a statement released through its agency, BigHit Music, the septet said the success of its fifth studio album, unveiled after a hiatus of three years and nine months, was "a great honor" that it owed to its fans. "We deeply thank ARMY, who have always shown us unwavering love and support, as well as everyone who listened to our music and shared their hearts with us," the group said, referring to the name of its global fandom. The group added it had worked hard to capture "universal emotions" that many could relate to while preparing the new album. Describing

Mar 31, 2026By Yonhap
BTS says Billboard No. 1 'great honor,' hopes music offered 'courage and comfort'
K-pop

BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim'

K-pop supergroup BTS has secured its seventh No. 1 hit on the U.S. Billboard's main singles chart, debuting atop the chart with its latest single, "Swim." The upbeat alternative pop track, which leads the band's fifth studio album, "Arirang," topped the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of April 4. It outpaced Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" to claim the highest ranking, according to a Billboard preview released Monday (U.S. time). The milestone adds "Swim" to the act's impressive roster of Billboard triumphs, following "Dynamite," "Savage Love (Laxed - Siren Beat)" (BTS Remix), "Life Goes On," "Butter," "Permission to Dance" and "My Universe." The song's success mirrors the commercial dominance of "Arirang." Billboard announced Sunday that the release debuted atop the Billboard 200 albums chart, also granting the group its seventh No. 1 album. The momentum extended to Britain on Friday, with "Arirang" debuting at No. 1 on the Official Albums Chart Top 100 and "Swim" entering the Official Singles Chart Top 100 at No. 2. Later on Monday, Billboard announced that 13 of the new album's 14 trac

Mar 31, 2026By Yonhap
BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim'
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