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Sat, July 2, 2022 | 07:40

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

iKON steps out of comfort zone with new release 'But You'

Hardly anyone expected that K-pop act iKON would drop the retro-flavored song, “But You,” which lacks the group's signature hip-hop elements. Given that the majority of its most popular hits like “Love Scenario” (2018) and “My Type” (2016) were based on hip-hop, numerous people thought iKON would put out a similar song this time to continue its winning streak. But the YG Ente...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-05-03 16:24

Singer Lim Young-woong's first LP on course to become million seller

The first full-length album by Korean trot sensation Lim Young-woong is on the verge of becoming a million seller as its preorders have already surpassed that number, according to the album's distributor Tuesday.

2022-05-03 14:40

Le Sserafim sweeping global music charts with debut album

Le Sserafim, the new girl group created by K-pop behemoth BTS' management HYBE, is grabbing No. 1 positions on global music charts immediately after dropping its debut album “Fearless” at 6 p.m. on Monday.

Kim Rahn | 2022-05-03 12:22

Seventeen's upcoming album sells record 1.74 million in preorders

The upcoming full-length album by K-pop supergroup Seventeen has sold more than 1.74 million copies in preorders, a new record for the group, its management agency said Tuesday.

2022-05-03 10:39

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