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Sun, January 29, 2023 | 22:31

BLACKPINK sets 6 more Guinness records

BLACKPINK sets 6 more Guinness records

K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has added six more titles to Guinness World Records, its agency, YG Entertainment, said, Friday. The band was named the first K-pop female group to reach No. 1 on the albums charts in the U.S. and the U.K., respectively, with its second full-length album, “Born Pink,” released last September.

Kim Rahn | 2023-01-27 12:23

TXT brings together 'pansori' and fairy tale in new song 'Sugar Rush Ride'

TXT brings together 'pansori' and fairy tale in new song 'Sugar Rush Ride'

As its title implies, “Sugar Rush Ride,” a new song by K-pop boy band Tomorrow X Together (TXT), is a three-minute sugar rush weaving together the elements of two different genres - “pansori” (traditional Korean musical storytelling) and fairy tales. The quintet, consisting of Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun and Hueningkai, employed some lines from “Chunhyangga,” one of the...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-01-27 08:40

'Birthday' becomes 1st mil. seller from Red Velvet

'Birthday' becomes 1st mil. seller from Red Velvet

K-pop girl group Red Velvet has recorded its first million seller with its latest album, "The ReVe Festival 2022 - Birthday," the band's agency said Wednesday.

2023-01-25 14:08

'Vibe' by Taeyang, Jimin debuts No. 76 on Billboard Hot 100

'Vibe' by Taeyang, Jimin debuts No. 76 on Billboard Hot 100

K-pop boy group BIGBANG's Taeyang and BTS' Jimin have made their debut as solo artists on the U.S. Billboard's main singles chart for their collaboration single "Vibe."

2023-01-25 11:13

Which K-pop idols were born in the Year of the Rabbit?

Which K-pop idols were born in the Year of the Rabbit?

HONG KONG -- Jan. 22 marks the beginning of a new cycle in the lunar calendar - and the Year of the Water Rabbit. Traditional wisdom has it that the rabbit symbolizes longevity, peace and prosperity, so those born under the sign of this zodiac animal tend to be energetic yet also cautious, gentle and patient.

Park Ji-won | 2023-01-21 19:23

[INTERVIEW] Filipino-Argentinian actress ventures into K-pop

INTERVIEWFilipino-Argentinian actress ventures into K-pop

Starting again from scratch may not be the most desirable thing, especially when one has had a pretty smooth career. Nevertheless, high-profile Filipino-Argentinian actress Maria Chantal Videla ventured into the world of K-pop and debuted as a member of rookie girl group Lapillus in June 2022, with her new name, Chanty.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-01-21 09:13

TWICE to release new English single

TWICE to release new English single

K-pop girl group TWICE will release a new English-language single titled "Moonlight Sunrise" on Friday, the group's agency, JYP Entertainment, said.

2023-01-20 10:36

ENHYPEN's Jay apologizes after calling Korean history 'short novel'

ENHYPEN's Jay apologizes after calling Korean history 'short novel'

Jay of K-pop boy group ENHYPEN has made apologies, twice, after taking flak for allegedly belittling Korean history by likening it to a “short novel.” On Jan. 10, Jay caused a stir by claiming that it only takes a few weeks to study Korean history, as there is not much to it. In contrast, the history of other countries is “endless,” he added.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-01-19 16:01

BTS' Jin completes basic training in military

BTS' Jin completes basic training in military

Jin, a member of the K-pop superband BTS, has shared his first photos taken after joining the military as he completed five weeks of basic training at a front-line boot camp.

2023-01-19 09:42

STAYC to return after 7 months with new album

STAYC to return after 7 months with new album

Girl group STAYC will drop a new album for the first time in seven months next month, its management agency said Wednesday.

2023-01-18 14:04

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