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K-Pop stars introduce favorite sightseeing spots in Korea

Dec 1, 2019

A number of K-Pop stars joined a campaign to introduce attractions in Korea by taking videos of their favorite spots, aimed at giving travel tips to foreigners. The campaign is organized by Seo Kyou...
EXO taps into inner darkness with ‘Obsession’

Nov 27, 2019

It’s been one of EXO’s most prolific years, as it has seen both individual and duo projects from its members, some of them promoting as part of S.M. Entertainment’s supergroup SuperM. And the K-pop ...
Blackpink’s eight most defining tracks

Nov 26, 2019

Megahits that propelled the group to international stardom
[INTERVIEW] Ryan Jhun believes embracing new sound bodes well for K-pop’s future

Nov 25, 2019

Over the past few years, the K-pop scene has seen a flood of foreign producers and songwriters landing credits on notable hits. Fans are already familiar with names like Teddy Riley, LDN Nosie and Di...
BTS off to New Zealand on ‘Bon Voyage’

Nov 20, 2019

The fourth season of BTS’ travel show “Bon Voyage” was unveiled on Tuesday evening, with the seven bandmates seen preparing for their trip to New Zealand. In the first episode, released exclusively ...
CIX goes political in “Hello, Strange Place,” raises voice for teenagers

Nov 19, 2019

CIX is striking a political tone with the boy band’s second EP, “Hello Chapter 2: Hello, Strange Place,” set for release Tuesday. Having debuted in July, the five-piece act appears to be fairly comf...
Mamamoo sings about self-confidence in new single ‘Hip’

Nov 17, 2019

Mamamoo has returned with the single “Hip” centering on self-confidence. It is the lead track off the group’s second full-length album, “Reality in Black,” released last week. “Hip” is a rhythmical ...
[INTERVIEW] Eric Nam talks about first English album, hopes of winning over global fans

Nov 14, 2019

Although he doesn’t make as many TV appearances as he used to, Eric Nam’s musical career is in full swing -- more than ever, in fact. Over the past few years, the 30-year-old Korean American singer h...
Return of 1st-generation K-pop bands bring old fans back together

Nov 13, 2019

The origin of today's globally acclaimed K-pop's allure unquestionably dates back to the late 1990s, when the music scene witnessed the birth of the first batch of K-pop stars and their enthusiastic ...
Blackpink becomes 1st K-pop group to have music video with over 1b YouTube views

Nov 11, 2019

Blackpink has become the first K-pop group to have a music video with more than 1 billion views on YouTube, the group's Seoul-based agency said Monday. YG Entertainment said that the female group's ...
[Herald Interview] Zico returns with new reflective album ‘Thinking’

Nov 8, 2019

As a musician who used to fiercely jump around the stage spraying a bottle of water over hyped audiences, Zico admitted that showing his vulnerability required quite a lot of courage. The talented r...
[Kpopherald x Twitter] GOT7 talks about name, fans, comeback and ‘TMI’

Nov 6, 2019

Following the release of new EP “Call My Name” on the previous day, GOT7 returned to Twitter’s Blueroom on Tuesday afternoon for a live broadcast to chat with their fans. The seven members, all dres...
K-pop power couple HyunA and Dawn release music together, shatter idol stereotypes

Nov 5, 2019

In a rare move for K-pop, power couple HyunA and Dawn are releasing new singles simultaneously. HyunA is returning to the music scene Tuesday nearly after two years with “Flower Shower” crossing bet...
SuperM breaks Twitter Blueroom record with over 2 million viewers

Oct 31, 2019

K-pop supergroup SuperM broke a record after appearing at the Twitter Blueroom in Los Angeles earlier this month, drawing over a whopping 2 million viewers -- the highest figure to date. The septet ...
[Newsmaker] BTS bids farewell to ‘Love Yourself’ era with triumphant, emotional homecoming

Oct 30, 2019

It ended where it started. BTS on Tuesday staged the grand finale of its “Love Yourself” series in Seoul, wrapping up a yearlong world tour that kicked off in the capital of band’s home country. Tu...