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Wed, July 6, 2022 | 03:17

[INTERVIEW] After debuting FTISLAND and AOA, Kim Young-sun begins new journey as CEO

Kim Young-sun, founder and CEO of K-pop record label Great M Entertainment, is the "mother" of numerous K-pop acts. Kim, the former director of FNC Entertainment and one of the creative minds behind popular acts like FTISLAND, CNBLUE and AOA, has mostly been known as a hard taskmaster after appearing on tvN's reality drama “Cheongdamdong 111” in 2013.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-05-11 11:27

BLACKPINK's 'How You Like That' choreography video tops 1.1 billion views

The choreography video for "How You Like That," a 2020 hit single by K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, has surpassed 1.1 billion views on YouTube.

2022-05-11 10:49

Psy returns to Billboard Hot 100 after 7 years with 'That That'

Korean singer-rapper Psy has put his name onto Billboard's main singles chart for "That That," his collaborative tune with Suga of K-pop supergroup BTS, the U.S. music magazine said Tuesday.

2022-05-10 13:38

TXT members return as 'bad boys'

The members of K-pop boy group Tomorrow X Together (TXT) have returned as “bad boys.” After bursting onto the music scene in 2019, the quintet has been showcasing its refreshing vibe with tunes like “Crown” (2019) and “Run Away” (2019). But in its fourth EP, “minisode 2: Thursday's Child,” the members bring their darkness and intensity to the forefront, unveiling their untapp...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-05-09 18:39

Despite criticism, PSY enjoys chart success with 'That That'

Some people are criticizing singer PSY for “replicating his previous styles” in his new studio album, “PSY 9th,” but its lead single, “That That,” is still creating a splash on global music charts. Upon the release of “PSY 9th” on April 29, some music critics based in Seoul commented that the album is “a mere imitation of PSY's original styles,” adding it lacks decent melodie...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-05-08 15:49

Alternative K-pop bands to perform in London

Some of the iconic bands that currently lead the alternative K-pop scene will perform in a trendy neighborhood of East London next week. This year's edition of the K-Music Showcase will return live to London's Shoreditch neighborhood on May 15 (local time) featuring in its lineup the alt hip-hop collective Balming Tiger, indie rock band Se So Neon and Paris-based DJ Didi Han.

2022-05-07 09:33

K-pop and games, a winning combination

“It's weird that a K-pop label like HYBE is obsessed with games,” reads one of the online comments from a fan of BTS, the most bankable K-pop group represented by HYBE. Similar comments criticizing the company for its “infatuation” with the gaming business are frequently found on the internet, where a legion of fans have vented their discontent since HYBE dived into the realm...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-05-05 15:31

BTS to release compilation album in June

K-pop sensation BTS will release a new compilation album that includes three new tracks next month, its agency said Thursday.

2022-05-05 11:53

Brave Girls to launch US tour in July

Brave Girls, the K-pop group known for its sudden rise to fame last year, spurred by the viral success of its old single "Rollin'," will undertake its first-ever tour of the United States, the group's agency said Wednesday.

2022-05-04 16:46

Culture minister proposes granting BTS exemptions from military duty

The culture minister proposed Wednesday that globally recognized male pop culture artists, like BTS, be allowed to substitute their mandatory military service for other alternative programs amid heated debate over whether the K-pop supergroup should be given military exemptions.

2022-05-04 16:10

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