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Fri, February 3, 2023 | 09:32

Person referred to prosecution on charges of stalking Rain-Kim Tae-hee couple

Person referred to prosecution on charges of stalking Rain-Kim Tae-hee couple

Police have referred a 47-year-old person to the prosecution on stalking charges for repeatedly ringing the doorbell of the house of singer Rain and his actress wife Kim Tae-hee, officials said Friday.

2022-09-30 17:51

K-pop singers declare war on internet trolls

K-pop singers declare war on internet trolls

Several K-pop stars have declared war on internet trolls. Chinese Canadian K-pop singer Henry Lau's agency Monster Entertainment said Thursday that it will take strong legal action against anyone who distorts the truth, spreads malicious rumors or defames its artist.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-09-30 15:36

Astro to globally release first film highlighting its concert

Astro to globally release first film highlighting its concert

K-pop boy group Astro's first movie, “STARGAZER: ASTROSCOPE,” about the group's recent concert, will be released soon around the world, starting in Korea in October. The new film will document the group's third concert series, which was held in Seoul on May 28 and 29. It was Astro's first concert in almost four years since the last one in 2018.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-09-30 08:26

Kakao characters Ryan, Choonsik enjoy popularity as 'K-pop influencers'

Kakao characters Ryan, Choonsik enjoy popularity as 'K-pop influencers'

Ryan and Choonsik, the animal-like characters that were created as emojis for Korean messenger app KakaoTalk, are basking in immense popularity as “K-pop influencers,” with their fun covers of K-pop dance choreography, hitting high views on YouTube.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-09-29 17:00

Female K-pop idols to hit Paris Fashion Week to promote luxury brands

Female K-pop idols to hit Paris Fashion Week to promote luxury brands

A large number of female K-pop stars have been invited to the ongoing Paris Fashion Week, proving the global popularity of the Korean pop culture.

2022-09-29 16:26

From LIMELIGHT to Lapillus, more newcomers arrive on K-pop scene

From LIMELIGHT to Lapillus, more newcomers arrive on K-pop scene

With the global boom of K-pop, more singers are joining the cutthroat battle for stardom, seeking to become a new sensation. LIMELIGHT is one of the latest acts that burst onto the music scene on Sept. 29. The trio held a pre-debut event two days before its official debut at Ilchi Art Hall in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, to premiere its debut single, “STARLIGHT.”

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-09-29 13:47

Zico's 'New Thing' rises high on music charts dominated by girl groups

Zico's 'New Thing' rises high on music charts dominated by girl groups

Music producer and rapper Zico has dominated local music charts with his new single, ending seemingly never-ending chart domination by the hottest girl groups, such as Ive, BLACKPINK and NewJeans, in recent months.

2022-09-29 11:22

BTS' Jimin to release photo book next month

BTS' Jimin to release photo book next month

Jimin of K-pop supergroup BTS will release a book of photography next month, his management agency said Wednesday.

2022-09-28 15:38

Mamamoo to drop new EP next month

Mamamoo to drop new EP next month

K-pop girl group Mamamoo will return as a full group with its 12th EP titled "MIC On" next month, its management agency said Tuesday.

2022-09-27 13:22

[INTERVIEW] K-pop fan turned songwriter shares how she wrote ITZY, NMIXX's hits

INTERVIEWK-pop fan turned songwriter shares how she wrote ITZY, NMIXX's hits

On Sept. 19, songwriter Charlotte Wilson shed tears as she watched the performance of “DICE” by rookie K-pop girl group NMIXX at YES24 Live Hall in eastern Seoul. Seeing the septet take the stage with the new song that she composed made her feel extremely emotional, although it was not the first time that a popular K-pop act performed her song. “NMIXX members are like my litt...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-09-27 08:20

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