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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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S. Korea calls on Japan to confront history amid Yasukuni Shrine visit
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Yoon’s jailed mother-in-law excluded from latest parole list
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Hybe and Min Hee-jin, CEO of Hybe sublabel Ador, lock horns
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Pressure points] Leggings in public: Fashion statement or social faux pas?
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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[Today’s K-pop] Blackpink to hold encore concert in Paris
Blackpink will perform one more time in Paris on July 15, announced the group's label, YG Entertainment, on Friday. The group will return to the French capital where they performed live in December last year. This time though, they will take to the stage at Stade de France, the largest concert venue in the country. It will be the first time a K-pop female act holds a concert in a stadium in Europe that accommodates more than 80,000 spectators, stressed the label. The bandmates returned from Tai
K-popMarch 24, 2023
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Jimin of BTS faces his genuine self in first solo album
BTS’ Jimin finally made his official solo debut on Friday with his first solo album “Face.” This solo debut comes almost a decade after Jimin made his debut in the music scene as a member of the K-pop sensation BTS back in 2013. “Because this is my first-ever solo album, I am really nervous. I am excited to see how people will feel about this album as I worked really hard on it. I tried to express different kinds of emotions that I’ve felt in my life with my voice,&
K-popMarch 24, 2023
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[Herald Interview] 14-month world tour gifts Ateez with confidence, teamwork
Returning to their home ground after more than a year of touring the world, the members of Ateez seemed to be glowing with energy. The eight members -- Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung and Jongho -- sat down with local journalists at a cafe in Seoul on Wednesday to speak about their two consecutive series of concerts around the globe and share their anticipation for the remaining year. From January to July 2022, Ateez conducted its first world tour after the start of the
K-popMarch 23, 2023
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[Today’s K-pop] Blackpink’s Jisoo floats another teaser for solo album
Jisoo of Blackpink uploaded another teaser poster for her forthcoming solo album on Thursday. She gazes serenely at the camera while her eyes are highlighted with smokey makeup, showing yet another side of her. In the teaser photograph released on the previous day, she went for aesthetics inspired by traditional Korean beauty. The artist is set to bring out her first solo album, “Me,” on March 31. The album has sold more than 950,000 copies in the two weeks since it started taking p
K-popMarch 23, 2023
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Kep1er to return with 4th EP 'Lovestruck!' in April
Just in time for spring, when flowers bloom to awaken the hearts of many, K-pop girl group Kep1er is launching its fourth mini album “Lovestruck!” on April 10. The return comes just six months after the group released its third mini album, “Troubleshooter.” Kep1er’s fourth mini album comprises five tracks, led by “Giddy,” alongside “LVLY,” “Back to the City,” “Why” and “Happy Ending.” Swing Entertainment dr
K-popMarch 23, 2023
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[Today’s K-pop] Solo song from BTS’ Jimin found ‘unsuitable’ for TV
A song from the upcoming solo debut album of BTS’ Jimin was deemed “ineligible” for television broadcasting, according to a review by KBS released Wednesday. The review cited profanity, slang and indecent expressions in the lyrics as reasons. “Face-Off” is the first track from the album “Face,” and the artist, along with bandmate RM, co-wrote the lyrics. Other tracks from the album – focus track “Like Crazy” and “Alone” &nd
K-popMarch 22, 2023
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Lineup of K-pop rookies to make their debut this year
K-pop rookies stole the K-pop scene last year, as many fourth-generation idol groups launched successful debuts. This year awaits yet more rookies ready to debut, and eyes are on who among them will be painting the town red. First in the lineup is the long-awaited debut of YG Entertainment’s new girl group Baby Monster. With the aim of launching the group in the first quarter of this year, YG unveiled seven of its trainees as candidates to debut as Baby Monster. But the agency surprised ma
K-popMarch 22, 2023
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Tomorrow X Together to headline at Lollapalooza
Tomorrow X Together (TXT) will be among the lead acts at at one of the America's largest music festivals this year. Lollapalooza announced Wednesday the lineup of performers to take part in the festival in Chicago’s Grant Park on Aug. 3 to 6. This will be the second year in a row TXT has performed at the festival and they are the only K-pop group to do so. Also, they are the second Korean musician to take the main stage at the Lollapalooza after J-Hope of BTS. TXT made its US festival
K-popMarch 22, 2023
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Twice's Chaeyoung apologizes for wearing T-shirt with swastika
Twice's Chaeyoung on Wednesday apologized for wearing a T-shirt with a swastika logo. In a statement posted on her Instagram, Chaeyoung apologized and explained she was not aware of the logo. "I sincerely apologize regarding the Instagram post. I didn't correctly recognize the meaning of the tilted swastika in the T-shirt I wore," Chaeyoung said in the post written in both Korean and English. She continued: "I deeply apologize for not thoroughly reviewing it, causing con
K-popMarch 22, 2023
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[Today’s K-pop] Blackpink’s Jennie sets record with solo music video
Jennie of Blackpink generated 900 million views on YouTube with the music video for her solo song “Solo,” according to label YG Entertainment on Tuesday. She is the first K-pop female artist to reach the milestone. It is the seventh video from the group to achieve the feat. “Solo” fronted her solo album of the same title that came out in November 2018. It topped the iTunes top songs chart in 40 regions as well as all major charts in Korea. The song also was the first fro
K-popMarch 21, 2023
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Bol4 to release new album, hold concerts in Seoul, Taiwan in April
Singer-songwriter Bol4, better known locally by her full name Bolbbalgan4, is gearing up for an April comeback and live concerts. The singer's agency Shofar Entertainment on Tuesday released a comeback poster on Bol4's social media. The poster reveals that Bol4 will release a new album on April 16 and hold concerts at the Olympic Hall in Jamil, Seoul, on April 29-30. Ahead of her official comeback with the new album, Bol4 is set to greet her Taiwanese fans first. According to the pos
K-popMarch 21, 2023
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Bobby's 1st solo single 'S.i.R' marks start of year-long series
Boy band iKON's member Bobby is setting off on a new chapter of his music career with his new single "S.i.R" on Tuesday. As the first single he is releasing as a soloist musician, 'S.i.R" marks the rapper-producer's return after two years and three months since he last dropped his second full-length album "Lucky Man" in 2021. A renowned member of the six-piece group, Bobby is putting out two new songs with the new single. He took part in writing these two
K-popMarch 21, 2023
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Nmixx’s new album 'expergo' tackles connection, change
JYP Entertainment’s latest K-pop girl group Nmixx launched its first mini album “expergo” on Monday. “The storyline of this album is a sequel to our previous album as we tried to connect the dots to portray our worldview,” said Haewon, the leader of the group during a media showcase in Seoul. “If you see the music video of our titular track ‘Love Me Like This,’ we deliver wisdom, love and courage to people. In the process, we connect with them and
K-popMarch 21, 2023
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[Today’s K-pop] Twice hits Billboard 200 at No. 2
Twice entered the Billboard 200 at No. 2 with their 12th EP, “Ready To Be,” Billboard announced in advance of the chart's full release on Monday. It is the highest spot on the main albums chart for the nine-member act, whose previous EP, “Between 1&2” and third studio album, “Formula of Love: O+T=〈3” each ranked No. 3. The group is the second K-pop girl group to notch the No. 2 spot, after Blackpink. The EP sold over 1.7 million copies in pre-orders and is li
K-popMarch 20, 2023
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Blackpink's Jisoo ready to bloom with solo 'Flower'
Blackpink's Jisoo is set to launch her solo career with her new song "Flower." YG Entertainment on Monday unveiled the title of Jisoo's first solo song and released the track's title poster. The poster shows Jisoo lying over what appear to be red flower petals as they wrap around the singer. Dressed in jet-black, Jisoo gazes flirtatiously into the camera. "Flower" is the main track of Jisoo's upcoming debut solo album "Me." The song is set to be
K-popMarch 20, 2023
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Le Sserafim holds first-ever fan meet
For the first time since their debut, Le Sserafim hosted a fan meet during the weekend at the Olympic Hall in Seoul. The fan meet, called “Fearnada 2023 S/S,” featured special performances by the five-member K-pop girl group for their fandom Fearnot. Le Sserafim kicked off the event with a performance of “No Celestial,” a side track of their second mini album, and “Antifragile,” the titular track of the same album. “Through this moment, Fearnot and we wi
K-popMarch 20, 2023
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[Herald Interview] Hybe training and development leader Shin Seon-jeong behind K-pop stars' success
Unlike other entertainment agencies with separate training and development teams for each label, Hybe has only one T&D department in charge of educating and nurturing the trainees of all its labels. That’s the key to Hybe’s differentiated competitiveness in the K-pop scene, according to the leader of the T&D department at Hybe, Shin Seon-jeong. “We are in charge of educating and nurturing trainees in a way that fits the color of each different label to create the best s
K-popMarch 20, 2023
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BTS member Jimin's single tops iTunes charts in 110 countries
BTS member Jimin's single "Set Me Free Pt. 2" topped iTunes charts in 110 countries Saturday, the group's agency BigHit Music said. The hip-hop track, released at 1 p.m. Friday, is part of his debut solo album, "Face," which will roll out next Friday. The song had claimed the No. 1 spot on the iTunes Top Songs charts in 110 countries, including Britain, Canada, Italy and Finland, as of 9 a.m., BigHit Music said. The music video for "Set Me Free Pt. 2" ha
K-popMarch 18, 2023
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[Today’s K-pop] Ive to return next month with 1st LP
Ive will make a comeback on April 10 with its first full album, announced agency Starship Entertainment on Friday. According to a local media report, the album will consist of 12 tracks and star lyricist Kim Eana will write words for the lead track. It has been about seven months since its third single, “After Like,” which sold over 1 million copies in the first week of sales and topped all major charts at home. The group picked up 14 trophies in total last year with the titular tra
K-popMarch 17, 2023
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BTS' Jimin to pre-release hip-hop song 'Set Me Free Pt. 2'
Jimin of BTS will drop a pre-release song "Set Me Free Pt. 2" from his first solo album "Face" on Friday. Jimin is set to make his official solo debut with his EP "Face" on March 24, and the pre-release single is the first song unveiled from the forthcoming album. According to BTS' agency Big Hit Music, "Face" tells the 27-year-old's story as he confronted himself to embark on a new journey as a solo musician. It depicts the various emotions that the artis
K-popMarch 17, 2023