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Mon, October 22, 2018 | 17:25

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BTS delivers heartening speech at UN

K-pop superstar band BTS took to the UN stage to deliver a speech during the UN General Assembly in New York. Kim Nam-joon, better known as RM, the band leader, in his seven-minute speech as a youth representative, urged young people to “speak yourself” at the launch of UNICEF's “Generation Unlimited” campaign aiming to empower and support young people across the world in ful...

Music | 2018-09-26 16:52

What are K-pop stars doing on Chuseok holiday?

The Korean Chuseok holiday - the three-day harvest festival to be celebrated from Sept. 23 to 25 this year - is when most Koreans visit their families or hometowns. Some K-pop idols, who normally overwork themselves on tight schedules, will take some time to spend with their families and relax, while others will continue with their relentless schedules.

Music | 2018-09-21 16:09

Chuseok puts Koreans on the move

Former U-KISS member Dongho files for divorce

Dongho, 24, a former member of K-pop boy group U-KISS, has filed for divorce after three years of marriage.“We decided to break up due to differences in personality,” the singer wrote on his Instagram Thursday. “We will still take our responsibilities as parents.”

Music | 2018-09-21 14:19

GOT7 tops 25 iTunes album charts with “Present: YOU”

GOT7's third full-length album “Present: YOU” is excelling on iTunes album charts across the globe, and so is their single “Lullaby” released in four languages: Korean, English, Mandarin and Spanish. The album was released on Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. (KST) and soon after topped the iTunes Top Album charts in 25 countries, including Brazil, Finland, Hong Kong, Mexico and New Zealand.

Music | 2018-09-18 15:36

Koo Ha-ra, boyfriend in truth game over assault

Singer-turned-actress Koo Ha-ra and her boyfriend are playing a truth game over a recent assault. Koo's boyfriend, a hair designer, called Gangnam police at 3:30 a.m. Thursday and claimed Koo had attacked him at her house. Koo insisted her boyfriend had assaulted her first.

Music | 2018-09-18 15:15

Cosmic Girls continue without Chinese members

Cosmic Girls, also known as WJSN, will release their fifth mini-album titled “WJ Please?”and its lead track “Save Me, Save You” on Wednesday, without three Chinese members who chose not to participate due to busy schedules.

Music | 2018-09-17 17:26

BTS cancels project with rightist producer

Top Korean boy band BTS’ management agency Big Hit Entertainment decided to exclude the single “Bird,” written by controversial Japanese producer Yasushi Akimoto, from the group’s upcoming Japanese single. This move comes after the label faced a severe backlash from Korean fans over the act’s collaboration with the rightist producer. The problematic track will be replaced wit...

Music | 2018-09-16 17:19

Police probe K-pop star Koo Ha-ra over 'boyfriend assault'

Gangnam police have launched an investigation into K-pop singer Koo Ha-ra after her boyfriend called them over her alleged violence against him.

Music | 2018-09-13 17:35

Agency dumps K-pop star couple over 'broken mutual trust'

Cube Entertainment ousted its two popular K-pop musicians - HyunA and E'DAWN - on Thursday, citing “broken mutual trust,” in a rare visible conflict between an agency and hot musicians.

Music | 2018-09-13 16:39

Lovelyz releases instrumental album 'Muse on Music' [VIDEO]

K-pop girl band Lovelyz has released an instrumental album “Muse on Music” to show off the quality of its music that is often eclipsed by the visible charm of the group's members.

Music | 2018-09-13 13:13

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