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Fri, September 29, 2023 | 03:38

BTS stars shine brighter as solo artists

BTS stars shine brighter as solo artists

It’s been a year since BTS went on hiatus, with full-group activities being put on hold after several members of the group answered the draft call from the Korean military. However, BTS remains a global sensation despite the extended pause, with each of its members enjoying a new renaissance as successful solo artists.

2023-09-20 09:37

[REVIEW] Seoul welcomes BLACKPINK back for world tour finale

REVIEWSeoul welcomes BLACKPINK back for world tour finale

K-pop girl group BLACKPINK made a triumphant return home on Sunday after wrapping up its “Born Pink” tour - the largest-ever world tour for a K-pop girl group that attracted an unprecedented 1.8 million concertgoers worldwide.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-09-18 18:34

NCT’s Japan stadium tour ends, satisfies 220,000 fans

NCT’s Japan stadium tour ends, satisfies 220,000 fans

K-pop sensation NCT wrapped up their 2023 Japan tour with a grand finale at Tokyo's Ajinomoto Stadium on Sept. 16-17.

2023-09-18 16:02

Singer-actor IU donates 300 mil. won to the vulnerable

Singer-actor IU donates 300 mil. won to the vulnerable

Singer-actor IU donated 300 million won ($226,159) to marginalized groups in medical and welfare services on Monday to commemorate the 15th anniversary of her debut, her agency said.

2023-09-18 15:13

BTS' V debuts No. 2 on Billboard 200

BTS' V debuts No. 2 on Billboard 200

V of K-pop supergroup BTS entered the Billboard 200 chart at No. 2 with "Layover," his first solo album, Billboard has said.

2023-09-18 09:25

BTS' RM helps restore traditional Korean bridal costume with donation

BTS' RM helps restore traditional Korean bridal costume with donation

RM of K-pop behemoth BTS has helped restore a “hwarot,” or a traditional Korean bridal costume, by donating 100 million won ($75,000).

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-09-17 14:49

BTS member Suga to begin military service on Friday

BTS member Suga to begin military service on Friday

Suga, a member of the K-pop sensation BTS, will begin his mandatory military service this week, his agency announced Sunday.

2023-09-17 14:38

CJ ENM gears up for 2nd KCON in Saudi Arabia

CJ ENM gears up for 2nd KCON in Saudi Arabia

CJ ENM announced that KCON Saudi Arabia 2023 will take place on Oct. 6 and 7 at the Mohammed Abdu Arena in Boulevard Riyadh City.

Pyo Kyung-min | 2023-09-15 17:54

V's 'Layover' achieves biggest debut week sales for K-pop soloist

V's 'Layover' achieves biggest debut week sales for K-pop soloist

The debut solo album by V, a member of K-pop supergroup BTS, has set the biggest first-week sales record for an album by a K-pop soloist with 2.1 million copies sold, data showed Friday.

2023-09-15 11:34

Stray Kids to hold concerts at Gocheok Sky Dome in October

Stray Kids to hold concerts at Gocheok Sky Dome in October

K-pop boy band Stray Kids is gearing up for a solo concert in October at Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul.

Pyo Kyung-min | 2023-09-14 16:51

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