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Reporter : Dong Sun-hwa
Thu, December 7, 2023 | 21:28
Uncertainty lingers despite BLACKPINK's contract renewal
K-pop girl band BLACKPINK has renewed its contract for group activities with YG Entertainment, which has been representing the quartet since its debut in 2016. This development comes amid ongoing uncertainty regarding the individual contract extensions of all four members — Jisoo, Jennie, Rose and Lisa.
K-pop | 2023-12-06 17:42
Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra dazzles audience at Korea International Festival
The Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO), based in the capital of Taiwan, mesmerized the audience with a performance at the Seoul Arts Center in Seocho-gu, southern Seoul, Saturday.
Music | 2023-12-03 10:15
[INTERVIEW] Boy group AMPERS&ONE bursts onto K-pop scene, aims to go 'On And On'
Beginnings can be difficult. This was the case for the seven members of rookie K-pop boy group AMPERS&ONE, who had to calm their nerves during an interview with The Korea Times a few days before their debut on Nov. 15.
K-pop | 2023-11-24 17:00
HYBE to target Latin American market with new Mexico-based unit
HYBE, home to the phenomenal boy band BTS and the best-selling K-pop label in Korea, will establish a new subsidiary in Mexico to boost its presence in the fast-growing Latin American market, the company said Monday.
K-pop | 2023-11-13 13:40
No K-pop groups nominated for 2024 Grammy Awards
No K-pop groups have succeeded in earning nominations for the 2024 Grammy Awards, one of the world's most prestigious music award shows.
K-pop | 2023-11-12 14:10
MAMA Awards to take place at Tokyo Dome for first time
This year's MAMA Awards will take place on Nov. 28-29 at Tokyo Dome, becoming the first K-pop awards ceremony to be held at the largest concert hall in Japan, which can accommodate 50,000 spectators.
K-pop | 2023-11-08 17:46
[INTERVIEW] Meet the man who discovered NewJeans' Minji
When K-pop casting agent Darren Won first caught a glimpse of Minji, a then-aspiring teenage singer and now a member of the sensational rookie girl group NewJeans, he immediately realized one thing: This girl has the face of a K-pop star.
K-pop | 2023-11-07 18:31
AI revolution: boon or bane for K-pop world?
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into Korea's multi-billion-dollar K-pop industry is no longer a question of 'if,' but 'when.' Industry giants like HYBE and SM Entertainment are charging full-throttle into this technological revolution, but the rise of AI in music production is not without its controversies.
K-pop | 2023-11-06 08:22
'BTS' golden moments aren't over,' says Jungkook
As its title implies, 'Golden,' the first solo album by Jungkook of K-pop phenomenon BTS, zeroes in on the golden moments of the singer's life. Being a member of the best-selling K-pop boy group, the 26-year-old has already pulled off a series of groundbreaking musical accomplishments with his fellow BTS members, but he believes their time has not come to an end.
K-pop | 2023-11-03 15:07
Taemin goes back and forth from naive boy to villain in 'Guilty'
In his fourth mini-album “Guilty,” Taemin of K-pop boy band SHINee plays the dual role of a young, naive boy and an unapproachable villain, showcasing two contrasting sides of himself.
K-pop | 2023-10-31 17:44
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