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TWICE to drop new Japanese single album in May

Mar 8, 2021

K-pop girl group TWICE will drop a new single in Japan in May, according to its label-management company Monday. The group's eighth Japanese single, titled "Kura Kura," will be released on May 12, a...
BTS to become 1st Korean nominee to perform at upcoming Grammy Awards

Mar 8, 2021

K-pop sensation BTS, which earned a nomination from this year's Grammy Awards, is set to perform at music's biggest night in the United States next week, the event's organizers have said. The Record...
Indie rock band HYUKOH to hold online concert in Gyeongju this month

Mar 6, 2021

HYUKOH, one of the most popular indie rock bands here, will hold its first online concert in the southeastern historical city of Gyeongju later this month, its management agency said Saturday. "HYUK...
BTS says 'Love Myself' initiative helped them embrace themselves more

Mar 5, 2021

Global superstar BTS said taking part in the United Nations Children's Fund's (UNICEF) campaign aimed at ending violence and sharing hope among children and young people has actually helped them love...
[Today’s K-pop] Monsta X’s I.M sweeps Billboard’s global chart with solo EP

Mar 5, 2021

The bandmates of NU’EST will celebrate the ninth anniversary of their debut with a series of events for their fans, they announced Thursday, saying “2021 Ha99y 9th anniversary to NU’EST” in a post on...
BTS named Global Recording Artist of 2020

Mar 5, 2021

After spending a phenomenal year with megahits "Dynamite" and "Life Goes On" in 2020, BTS has been crowned Global Recording Artist of the Year by an organization representing the worldwide recording ...
[Today’s K-pop] EXO’s Baekhyun to return as solo

Mar 4, 2021

V of BTS set another record on social media becoming the first male artist in Korea to have a post with more than 1 million “likes” on Facebook. He uploaded a series of photographs –- 20 in total to...
K-pop songstress IU to release new album on March 25

Mar 4, 2021

IU, one of the K-pop scene's most prominent female solo acts, is set to drop her fifth full album later this month, her agency confirmed Thursday. Titled "Lilac," the singer-songwriter's studio albu...
[Today’s K-pop] iKON returns to sing of broken heart

Mar 3, 2021

April’s Naeun is paying dearly, as controversy continues to swirl around her. A food company had stopped airing TV commercials and YouTube advertisements featuring the idol as of Wednesday. A cos...
BTS to appear on Korean TV shows this month

Mar 3, 2021

For fans who are looking forward to seeing more of BTS, March is expected to be an exciting month, with the global superstars scheduled to appear on two local TV programs. A 100-minute episode of th...
BTS again tops Billboard's Artist 100 chart, sets record as group act

Mar 3, 2021

Global superstar BTS has set another record, this time by claiming No. 1 on the Billboard's Artist 100 chart for a 16th week, the most for a group act. The seven-piece act ranked No. 1, up four notc...
[Today’s K-pop] BTS’ J-hope drops solo single

Mar 2, 2021

Pentagon unveiled the tracklist for its upcoming 11th EP “Love or Take” on Tuesday. The list shows that there are seven songs in total from title track “Do or Not” to bonus track made by leader Hui....
BLACKPINK's Rose to drop solo album next week

Mar 2, 2021

BLACKPINK member Rose, known as the main vocalist of the four-piece K-pop girl group, will be releasing her debut solo album next week, her agency said Tuesday. YG Entertainment shared two teaser im...
BTS ranks 7th on Billboard albums chart with release of 'BE' new edition

Mar 1, 2021

Global superstar BTS' EP album "BE" has reentered the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart, boosted by the release of the album's new edition last month, the magazine has said. On Sunday (US local time...
BTS, Leenalchi, Jeongmilla sweep prizes at Korean Music Awards

Feb 28, 2021

Global sensation BTS, alternative pop band Leenalchi and folk singer-songwriter Jeongmilla scooped up multiple awards, including top prizes, at the Korean Music Awards held late Sunday. The Korean M...