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September 20, 2018 Music

[Video] Nature shares hopes of going global as a multifaceted band

[Herald Interview] It’s been less than two months since the band Nature made its debut on the K-pop scene, but already it’s making a splash. Having launched in August under N.CH Entertainment, this...

[Album review] Let’s hear it for GOT7

GOT7 “Present: You” Iriver One of the many reasons why GOT7 is such a beloved global act is that each of its seven members is special and unique -- the bandmates all have completely different pers...

September 19, 2018
Music
Spycam detected in Shin Se-kyung, Yoon Bo-mi’s room

A spycam was discovered in the room for actress Shin Se-kyung and Apink’s Yoon Bo-mi while they were shooting for new variety program “Borderless Food Cart.” According to the program’s channel Olive...

September 18, 2018
Music
Lucente debuts with ‘Your Difference,’ dreams of global success

Overflowing with hip-hop spirit, the rookie K-pop act Lucente debuted Tuesday with its first EP, “The Big Deeper.” Lucente is a seven-member boy band under Noga Entertainment consisting of U.Seong, ...

September 18, 2018
Music
GOT7’s new album lands atop iTunes charts in 25 countries

Living up to its image as a global act, GOT7 landed its new album atop iTunes charts all over the globe. Representing the band, JYP Entertainment said Tuesday that GOT7’s “Present: You” had topped t...

September 18, 2018
Music
GOT7 presents biggest gift for fans with ‘You’

It’s been a dream-like year for GOT7. On top of the enormous success of its “Eyes on You” album, the group performed in 17 cities across the world and became the first K-pop act to perform at the Bar...

September 17, 2018
Music
[Weekender] Celebrities rush to YouTube bandwagon

In a competitive entertainment world where self-promotion is essential, celebrities have long sought for new strategies to brand themselves. Previously, stars like Jisook of Rainbow showcased her hi...

September 13, 2018
Culture
Mixed reactions over HyunA and E’dawn’s dismissal by agency

Fans were dumbfounded on Thursday to hear the shocking news that Cube Entertainment had dropped HyunA and E’dawn, saying the two singers had irreparably broken the agency’s trust. Social media erupt...

September 13, 2018
Music
BTS talks about success in pop stronghold of US

After making headlines with its recent show at Staple Center in Los Angeles, BTS sit down with the Grammy Museum to discuss its music, love for fans, achievements and more. The highly anticipated ev...

September 13, 2018
Music
BTS nominated for American Music Awards

BTS has been nominated for the 2018 American Music Awards, becoming the first K-pop act to get a nod for the AMAs. On Wednesday, the AMAs announced that the K-pop superstar was nominated for the awa...

September 13, 2018
Music
[Album review] Oh My Girl’s new album is something to remember

Oh My Girls “Remember Me” Loen Entertainment Congratulations, Oh My Girl, on leaving the hilarious banana monkey land and landing back on your shiny magical world. After shocking fans with comica...

September 12, 2018
Music
Red Velvet kicks off ‘Red Mare’ world tour in Thailand

Red Velvet successfully kicked off its “Red Mare” world tour series in Thailand, drawing about 5,000 concertgoers. The sold-out concert titled “Red Velvet 2nd Concert [REDMARE] in BANGKOK,” which ma...

September 10, 2018
Music
BTS tops Billboard 200 again with ‘Love Yourself: Answer’

Breaking record after record, K-pop phenomenon BTS has topped the Billboard 200 for the second time with its latest album, “Love Yourself: Answer.” The repackaged album, the final part of the band’s...

September 3, 2018
Music
BTS wins grand prize at 2018 Soribada Best K-Music Awards

Continuing its winning streak, K-pop king BTS scooped up the grand prize at the 2018 Soribada Best K-Music Awards. At the annual event, held Thursday at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Jamsil, Seoul...

August 31, 2018
Music
[Album review] 20 years is just a number for Shinhwa

Shinhwa “Shinhwa Twenty Special Album ‘Heart’” Music & New There’s a saying that over 10 years, even the rivers and mountains change. In the 20 years since Shinhwa’s debut in 1998, the country has...

August 29, 2018
Music

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