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[Herald Interview] Newkidd teams up with global artists for song to combat COVID-19

Jul 30, 2020

Rising boy group Newkidd joined a global music project to combat the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The seven-piece boy band under J-Flo Entertainment teamed up with a batch of global musicians to re...
[Herald Interview] Yukika’s journey from Japanese actress to K-pop artist

Jul 30, 2020

By the time she made her official solo debut with the digital single “Neon” in February last year, she had become so used to the K-pop scene that she had a difficult time at her Japanese showcase. “...
Ateez opens new chapter with ‘Inception’

Jul 30, 2020

Having reached a new career high, Ateez on Wednesday returned with the new single “Inception” to open a new chapter in its discography. “We had the longest hiatus since our debut, but we tried to fi...
K-pop stocks bounce back strong from pandemic blow

Jul 29, 2020

JYP’s shares have also surged, with its market cap exceeding 1 trillion won just last week to outpace the valuation of its crosstown rivals S.M. and YG. The reason behind the stunning growth is undo...
BLACKPINK to drop first full-length album on Oct. 2

Jul 28, 2020

K-pop quartet BLACKPINK will drop its first full studio album in October, the group's management agency said Tuesday. On its official blog, YG Entertainment posted an album teaser poster titled "The...
Bimonthly magazine on K-pop band BTS launched in Italy

Jul 28, 2020
Former ILUV member Minah hospitalized as dispute with agency, band spirals out of control

Jul 24, 2020

The other ILUV members took to social media on Thursday and expressed shock and betrayal at what they said were Minah’s false accusations. The continued back and forth between the agency and Minah i...
[Herald Interview] E’last delves into Korean snacks, swears eternal love for fans

Jul 24, 2020

While its name may sound new to K-pop listeners, E’last proved its potential to become a rookie this year by showcasing its various charms and talents. Having debuted in early June, the eight-piece ...
[Herald Interview] Singer-songwriter Demian hopes to sing complexity of emotions with not-so-loud voice

Jul 23, 2020

Some might say that life is a succession of pain and joy, but for Demian, it was one tight ball of ambiguity. The 26-year-old singer-songwriter believed that even the most miniscule moments of life, ...
BTS sets new Guinness record for most-watched online concert

Jul 23, 2020

K-pop superstars BTS' latest online concert has set a new Guinness world record for most viewers. "BTS have achieved a new Guinness World Records title for most viewers for a music concert livestrea...
K-pop singer Zico to begin alternative military service this month

Jul 21, 2020

K-pop artist and producer Zico will begin his alternative military service later this month, his management agency said Tuesday. He will enter a boot camp on July 30 for four weeks of basic military...
K-pop album sales remain robust despite pandemic

Jul 21, 2020

Seventeen -- whose seventh mini-album, “Heng:garae,” ranked No. 2 in album sales -- recently witnessed explosive growth in Japan. Only two or three years ago, the band’s album sales remained in the r...
[Herald Interview] Golden Child quenches fans’ thirst with fun-filled live chat

Jul 21, 2020

Having returned with “Lucid Dream,” Golden Child recently sat down with The Korea Herald to quench fans’ thirst for a lively chat filled with fun-filled details. The conversation took place at the H...
TREASURE, YG's 1st new K-pop act after BLACKPINK, to debut next month

Jul 20, 2020

TREASURE, YG Entertainment's first new K-pop group in four years since BLACKPINK's debut, will officially launch next month, the company announced Monday. The 12-piece boy band, which includes four ...
TWICE to hold online concert next month via Beyond Live platform

Jul 17, 2020

K-pop act TWICE will hold an online concert for its global fans next month using the Beyond Live platform owned by SM Entertainment and Naver, the group's agency said Friday. The virtual concert, "B...