Sunday, May 30, 2021
#BTSMeal: ARMYs donate to frontliners, turn them into souvenirs
#BTSMeal: ARMYs donate to frontliners, turn them into souvenirs: (Clockwise from top left) BTS Meal donated to Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia in Kota Bharu, US ChargĂ© d’Affaires to South Korea Rob Rapson with his BTS Meal in Seoul, BTS Meal bag in Washington, framed bag and sauce packaging and BTS Meal in Malaysia (Photos: @PurpleProject7, Rob Rapson, @btsliv
Thursday, May 27, 2021
K-drama ‘My Roommate Is A Gumiho’ premieres on iQiyi, tops ratings in Korea
K-drama ‘My Roommate Is A Gumiho’ premieres on iQiyi, tops ratings in Korea: Jang Ki-yong (left) and Lee Hye-ri at the press conference for 'My Roommate Is A Gumiho' in Korea (tvN)
“My Roommate Is A Gumiho,” iQiyi’s first original Korean drama, premiered on the OTT (over-the-top) video streaming platform on May 26 and grabbed first place in the ratings in Korea.
The K
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
McDonald’s x BTS collaboration starts with merch drop on May 27
McDonald’s x BTS collaboration starts with merch drop on May 27: The McDonald’s x BTS merchandise (McDonald’s)
The much-awaited BTS Meal arrives at McDonald’s in the Philippines on June 18 but ahead of this, merchandise will be available for purchase on the Weverse Shop app.
In the Philippines, the BTS Meal will consist of a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, med
BTS’ ‘Butter’ sets 5 new Guinness World Records titles on YouTube, Spotify
BTS’ ‘Butter’ sets 5 new Guinness World Records titles on YouTube, Spotify: BTS’ ‘Butter’ sets 5 new Guinness World Records titles on YouTube, Spotify
NCT Dream’s ‘Hot Sauce’ album sells 2 million copies in 16 days, says agency
NCT Dream’s ‘Hot Sauce’ album sells 2 million copies in 16 days, says agency: NCT Dream (SM Entertainment)
K-pop boy band NCT Dream have sold 2 million copies of their latest album “Hot Sauce,” according to their agency.
In a press release sent to Korean media on May 26, SM Entertainment said “Hot Sauce” has sold 2,040,360 copies as of May 25, reaching the milestone i
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Korean embassy congratulates Pinay for winning top prize at song festival in Korea
Korean embassy congratulates Pinay for winning top prize at song festival in Korea: Margie Maldo speaking after winning first prize in the 42nd Workers’ Song Festival that aired on KBS 2TV (Screenshot from KBS 2TV video on YouTube)
The Korean Embassy in the Philippines congratulated Filipino Margie Maldo for winning first place in the 42nd Workers’ Song Festival held in Korea l
Sunday, May 23, 2021
YouTube says BTS’ ‘Butter’ set new record as No. 1 most viewed MV in first 24 hours
YouTube says BTS’ ‘Butter’ set new record as No. 1 most viewed MV in first 24 hours: YouTube says BTS’ ‘Butter’ set new record as No. 1 most viewed MV in first 24 hours
Saturday, May 22, 2021
BTS aiming to win Grammy Award with ‘Butter’
BTS aiming to win Grammy Award with ‘Butter’: BTS at their global press conference for 'Butter' on May 21 (Big Hit Music)
K-pop superstars BTS released their new English song “Butter” on May 21 and they are setting their sights on winning a Grammy Award.
They earned their first Grammy nomination at the 63rd Grammy Awards held on March 14
Thursday, May 20, 2021
K-pop group GFRIEND confirm they are disbanding through letters to fans
K-pop group GFRIEND confirm they are disbanding through letters to fans: GFRIEND for their debut album in January 2015 (top) and in a photo last November (Source Music / Instagram)
Members of K-pop group GFRIEND have personally confirmed that they are disbanding after six years in the entertainment business.
Source Music announced on May 18 that “the exclusive art
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Photo of EXO’s Baekhyun in the army released
Photo of EXO’s Baekhyun in the army released: EXO’s Baekhyun with fellow recruits in the army (KATC)
K-pop boy band EXO member Baekhyun enlisted in the Korean military on his 29th birthday last May 6 and the army has released his photo together with other recruits.
Baekhyun entered the Korean Army’s Nonsan Training Center and is currentl
K-pop group GFRIEND, Source Music part ways
K-pop group GFRIEND, Source Music part ways: GFRIEND (Twitter)
K-pop group GFRIEND will be leaving their agency, Source Music, after six years.
On May 18, Source Music, a label under HYBE Corp. (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), made the announcement.
“The exclusive artist contract with GFRIEND and Source Music will be concluded on Ma
K-pop group GFRIEND, Source Music part ways
K-pop group GFRIEND, Source Music part ways: GFRIEND (Twitter)
K-pop group GFRIEND will be leaving their agency, Source Music, after six years.
On May 18, Source Music, a label under HYBE Corp. (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), made the announcement.
“The exclusive artist contract with GFRIEND and Source Music will be concluded on Ma
K-pop group aespa releases single ‘Next Level,’ remake of ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ OST
K-pop group aespa releases single ‘Next Level,’ remake of ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ OST: aespa (SM Entertainment)
Rookie K-pop girl group aespa under SM Entertainment released their new single “Next Level,” a remake of the original soundtrack from the movie “Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw.”
“The lyrics tell a story of aespa and their personal avatar counterparts, ‘ae,’ goi
Monday, May 17, 2021
NCT Dream’s ‘Hot Sauce’ album sells more than 1 million copies in first week of release
NCT Dream’s ‘Hot Sauce’ album sells more than 1 million copies in first week of release: NCT Dream (Twitter)
K-pop idol group NCT Dream’s new album “Hot Sauce” has sold more than one million copies in the first week of release, ranking fifth in the initial sales rankings of all time.
According to Korea’s Hanteo Chart, “Hot Sauce” racked up 1,010,766 copies in sales in the first we
Saturday, May 15, 2021
Korean rapper B.I teams up with Destiny Rogers, Tyla Yaweh in ‘Got It Like That’
Korean rapper B.I teams up with Destiny Rogers, Tyla Yaweh in ‘Got It Like That’: B.I
Korean rapper B.I, formerly of K-pop boy band iKON, has teamed up with Destiny Rogers and Tyla Yaweh for the new single “Got It Like That,” which has been released on May 14.
“Got It Like That” was produced by Grammy winner The Stereotypes, which has produced songs for Bruno Mars, Cardi
Mr. Queen’ star Kim Jung-hyun, agency resolve contract expiration issue
Mr. Queen’ star Kim Jung-hyun, agency resolve contract expiration issue: Kim Jung-hyun in 'Mr. Queen' (O& Entertainment)
It’s all’s well that ends well for Korean actor Kim Jung-hyun and agency O& Entertainment as the two have finally resolved the issue on the duration of his exclusive contract.
Kim Jung-hyun’s exclusive contract with O& Entertainment
Friday, May 14, 2021
BTS to be special guests on HBO Max’s ‘Friends: The Reunion’
BTS to be special guests on HBO Max’s ‘Friends: The Reunion’: 'Friends' cast and BTS (Instagram and Big Hit)
K-pop superstars and Grammy nominee BTS will be special guests on the much-awaited “Friends: The Reunion.”
HBO Max announced the lineup of special guests for the “Friends: The Reunion” special that will premiere on May 27.
“‘Friends’ stars Jen
Thursday, May 13, 2021
J.Yoon, member of Korean rock band MC the Max, found dead
J.Yoon, member of Korean rock band MC the Max, found dead: MC the Max member J.Yoon (Instagram)
J.Yoon (real name: Yoon Jae-woong), member of the Korean rock band MC The Max, passed away on May 13. He was 38.
According to the Korean police, J.Yoon was found dead at his home in Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu in Seoul, Yonhap News reported.
His agency, 325
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
‘Mr. Queen’ star Kim Jung-hyun now free as contract with his agency ends
‘Mr. Queen’ star Kim Jung-hyun now free as contract with his agency ends: Kim Jung-hyun
Korean actor Kim Jung-hyun, star of the K-dramas “Mr. Queen” and “Crash Landing on You,” announced that his exclusive contract with his agency O& Entertainment has expired on May 12.
Last month, O& Entertainment disputed the duration of his contract, saying it should be e
Seo Ye-ji’s attendance at 57th Baeksang Arts Awards under discussion
Seo Ye-ji’s attendance at 57th Baeksang Arts Awards under discussion: Seo Ye-ji in 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' (Instagram)
Controversial Korean actress Seo Ye-ji, 31, star of “It's Okay to Not Be Okay,” won the 57th Baeksang Arts Awards’ Tiktok Popularity Award and her agency said her attendance at the ceremony is under discussion.
Seo Ye-ji was chosen by fans a
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
NCT Dream’s ‘Hot Sauce’ album sells 671,396 on first day, debuts at No. 1
NCT Dream’s ‘Hot Sauce’ album sells 671,396 on first day, debuts at No. 1: NCT Dream (Twitter)
K-pop boy band NCT Dream’s first studio album “Hot Sauce” sold more than 600,000 copies and debuted at No. 1 on music charts.
With “Hot Sauce,” NCT Dream broke their own record as it generated 1,716,571 copies in pre-orders as of May 9, or an increase of 243 percent compare
Kim Seon-ho, Seo Ye-ji voted No. 1 for Baeksang’s #Tiktok Popularity Award
Kim Seon-ho, Seo Ye-ji voted No. 1 for Baeksang’s Tiktok Popularity Award: (Top, from left) Kim Seon-ho, Song Joong-ki, Kim Soo-hyun, Lee Joon-gi and Na In-woo; and (bottom, from right) Seo Ye-Ji, Shin Hye-sun, Kim So-hyun, Jung Soo-jung (Krystal) and Kim Hyeon-soo (Instagram / Twitter)
Actor Kim Seon-ho and actress Seo Ye-ji topped the votes for the 57th Baeksang Arts
Sunday, May 9, 2021
Fans donate, sponsor theater seat, run ad to celebrate actor Kim Seon-ho’s birthday
Fans donate, sponsor theater seat, run ad to celebrate actor Kim Seon-ho’s birthday: (Clockwise) Kim Seon-ho’s birthday video ad at COEX Crown Media, his “Actor Kim Seon-ho” nameplate on the Indie Space theater seat, the actor, and fans’ certificates of donations to The Beautiful Foundation. (Indie Space, Seonhohada USA, Kim Seonho Union, Salt Entertainment and screenshot from video
Brave Girls, BLACKPINK, Oh My Girl, TWICE top K-pop girl group brand rankings for May
Brave Girls, BLACKPINK, Oh My Girl, TWICE top K-pop girl group brand rankings for May: (Clockwise from top left) Brave Girls, BLACKPINK, Oh My Girl, TWICE, STAYC and Red Velvet (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)
Brave Girls, BLACKPINK, Oh My Girl, TWICE and STAYC grabbed the first five spots in the latest K-pop girl group brand reputation rankings for May.
The Korea Corporate Rese
Friday, May 7, 2021
ITZY sells 200,000 copies of new album ‘Guess Who’ in first week of release
ITZY sells 200,000 copies of new album ‘Guess Who’ in first week of release: ITZY (The Chart Show with Brooke Reese)
K-pop girl group ITZY has sold more than 200,000 copies of their fourth mini-album “Guess Who.”
According to Korea’s Hanteo Chart, “Guess Who” garnered sales of 200,130 copies in the first week of release from April 30 to May 6.
The total is 55,775 co
Monday, May 3, 2021
K-pop group Monsta X’s Shownu suffers complications from eye surgery
K-pop group Monsta X’s Shownu suffers complications from eye surgery: Monsta X’s Shownu (Starship)
K-pop boy band Monsta X’s leader Shownu will take a break after he suffered complications from his eye surgery last year.
In a statement, Starship Entertainment, Monsta X’s agency, said, “In July 2020, Shownu was diagnosed with ‘Left Retinal Detachment (Amotio Ret
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Gong Yoo-Park Bogum’s ‘Seobok’ leads top-grossing films in South Korea in April
Gong Yoo-Park Bogum’s ‘Seobok’ leads top-grossing films in South Korea in April: Gong Yoo and Park Bogum in 'Seobok' (left) and Seo Ye-ji and Kim Kang-woo in 'Recalled' (KOFIC)
Korean stars Gong Yoo and Park Bogum’s sci-fi movie “Seobok” became the No. 1 top-grossing film in South Korea in April.
The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) released the rankings of the top movies in A
ENHYPEN, ASTRO, Kang Daniel, Baekhyun, NU’EST top monthly album chart in April
ENHYPEN, ASTRO, Kang Daniel, Baekhyun, NU’EST top monthly album chart in April: (Clockwise from top left) ENHYPEN, ASTRO, Kang Daniel, EXO’s Baekhyun and NU’EST (Twitter / Pledis Entertainment)
Korea’s Hanteo Chart has released the rankings for the 30 best-selling physical albums for the month of April.
Rookie K-pop boy band ENHYPEN, ASTRO, Kang Daniel, EXO’s Baekhyun and
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