K-pop superstars BTS go back to disco era with single ‘Dynamite’

K-pop superstars BTS go back to disco era with single ‘Dynamite’: K-pop superstars BTS have released today (Aug. 21) the new single “Dynamite,” their first all-English song since debut and which pays recognition to the disco that became popular in the 1970s.  “Dynamite” is a new song of an upbeat disco pop genre dropped six months after BTS released their record-breaking […]

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COVID-19 positive Korean actor causes K-drama filming, plays to shut down

COVID-19 positive Korean actor causes K-drama filming, plays to shut down: Korean actor Seo Sung-jong was diagnosed with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) causing the filming of two Korean dramas to stop and the cancellation of performances of two plays.  Seo Sung-jong is appearing in the KBS2 K-drama “Men are Men,” aka “To All The Guys Who Loved Me,” starring Hwang Jung-Eum and […]

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Boy band Treasure earns highest initial album sales among new K-pop artists this year

Boy band Treasure earns highest initial album sales among new K-pop artists this year: Treasure (Twitter) K-pop boy band Treasure made a great start in their music career by posting the highest first-week album sales among artists who made their debut this year.  Treasure made their debut on Aug. 7 with

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Report: 3 North Korean soldiers arrested for dancing to BTS song

By Jonathan Hicap 

Three soldiers in their 20s in North Korea were reportedly arrested by authorities after they were caught dancing to the choreography of a hit song by K-pop boy band BTS. 

Daily NK, a Seoul-based news website dedicated to anything about North Korea, reported on Aug. 11 that the three North Korean soldiers were nabbed while on tour at Baekdu Mountain, which borders North Korea and China. 

They are awaiting punishment for dancing to the choreography of the BTS hit song “Blood Sweat & Tears,” a song released as part of the boy band’s album “Wings” in 2016. The song’s music video has so far garnered 613 million views on YouTube. 

Ex-AOA member Mina declines police investigation into ‘bullying’ controversy

Ex-AOA member Mina declines police investigation into ‘bullying’ controversy: Actress and former K-pop girl group AOA member Mina has declined police investigation into the alleged bullying she suffered under former leader Shin Jimin despite that it tormented her for over a decade and drove her to self-harm and attempted suicide. The Gangnam Police Station got in touch with Mina […]

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BTS to hold concerts, release new album in fourth quarter

BTS to hold concerts, release new album in fourth quarter: K-pop superstars BTS will hold concerts in October and release a new album in the fourth quarter of the year.  This was revealed by Big Hit Entertainment led by chairman and CEO Bang Si-hyuk during its corporate briefing streamed on YouTube on Aug. 13.  The concerts, titled “BTS Map of […]

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Confirmed: BLACKPINK collaborates with Selena Gomez in next single

Confirmed: BLACKPINK collaborates with Selena Gomez in next single: BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez (Instagram)  It’s official: K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will feature American singer and actress Selena Gomez in their next single.  YG Entertainment announced the new single will be released on Aug. 28, which will

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Park Bogum releases song ‘All My Love’ for fans ahead of military service

Park Bogum releases song ‘All My Love’ for fans ahead of military service: Park Bogum’s photo for his album (Twitter)  Korean actor Park Bogum released the song “All My Love” as a gift to his fans ahead of his military enlistment at the end of this month. The song was

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Former K-pop girl group AOA member Mina rushed to hospital

Former K-pop girl group AOA member Mina rushed to hospital: (From left) Former and current AOA members Jimin, Mina and Seolhyun (Instagram / Twitter)  The severe emotional stress that former K-pop group AOA member Mina (real name: Kwon Min-ah) has been going through due to bullying

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Hongbin leaves K-pop boy band VIXX

Hongbin leaves K-pop boy band VIXX: Hongbin (Twitter) Lee Hongbin, member of K-pop boy band VIXX, has decided to leave his group after causing controversy for criticizing things about other idol groups. “On August 7, Hongbin shared his intention to leave VIXX. After

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