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[Album review] DIA’s ‘Summer Ade’ needs more pop

MusicAug 15, 2018

DIA “Summer Ade” Interpark Many say that DIA is one of the most underrated K-pop acts, with its music always dwelling somewhere between “decent” and “superb.” Summer EPs have traditionally served...
[Video] MXM returns with self-produced album ‘More Than Ever’

MusicAug 14, 2018

Rising K-pop duo MXM, consisted of two former contestants of popular audition program “Produce 101 Season 2,” returned Tuesday with its first full-length album “More Than Ever.” Fronted by bubbly ch...
[Herald Interview] ‘We will keep evolving, regardless of our age,’ says Super Junior D&E

MusicAug 14, 2018

Despite having given countless media interviews, Eunhyuk said he still feels nervous when he sits face to face with reporters. Looking causal with light makeup and huge glasses, Eunhyuk and Donghae ...
‘Lovely Horribly’ PD sits out press conference after controversy

TelevisionAug 9, 2018

The producer of the upcoming drama “Lovely Horribly” absented herself from the drama’s press conference in the aftermath of controversy surrounding her previous remarks on the 2014 Sewol ferry accide...
[Video] Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin talk about remote-acting in ‘The Negotiation’

TelevisionAug 9, 2018

With over a decade of acting experience under their belt, it’s almost surprising that Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, veteran actors of the same age, met for the first time while making upcoming crime flick...
[Album review] New era opens with 'Summer Magic'

MusicAug 8, 2018

Red Velvet “Summer Magic” IRIVER Until now, we all thought that nothing would top “Red Flavor,” Red Velvet’s biggest feat that was even blared at North Korea, where K-pop is forbidden. But with th...
Hidden messages of Red Velvet’s ‘Power Up’ MV

MusicAug 7, 2018

(Screenshot from YouTube) K-pop powerhouse Red Velvet is famous for its quirky and memorable music videos. While some aspects are pretty obvious, such as featuring the girls in the most stylish and ...
Why Stray Kids are K-pop’s new power players

MusicAug 6, 2018

(Stray Kid`s Instagram) At first, their strong leanings on hip-hop and aggressive choreography seem reminiscent of the early days of K-pop phenomenon BTS. But there is something particular about thi...
BTOB leader Seo Eun-kwang to enlist after concerts this month

MusicAug 6, 2018

BTOB frontman Seo Eun-kwang will enlist in the military on Aug. 21, according to his agency Cube Entertainment. The singer confirmed the surprising news himself, releasing a statement through his ag...
Red Velvet says its new single ‘Power Up’ will power fans up

MusicAug 5, 2018

After shaking things up with its song “Red Flavor” in July last year, Red Velvet is set to offer another taste of summer with its new single “Power Up.” “Our new single ‘Power Up’ delivers a message...
Vixx’s Leo fills ‘Canvas’ with splashes of his unique color

MusicAug 2, 2018

For the past six years, the versatile singer had his hand in everything from songwriting to pursuing a musical theatre career, except for filling an album only with his voice. And for his ever first...
[Herald Interview] ‘We don’t expect anything from our new song,' says iKon

MusicAug 2, 2018

In August last year, iKon fans were enraged at YG Entertainment for the group’s lack of promotion in Korea, even announcing a boycott of products produced by the agency. The coin was flipped with it...
[Album review] Groovy and emotional, that’s Leo of Vixx

MusicAug 1, 2018

Vixx’s Leo “Canvas” (Stone Music Entertainment) Welcome to the dreamy land of this magician. It seems like Leo, an effortlessly seductive vocalist and songwriter of Vixx, had a pile of stories to ...
[Herald Interview] Victon believes in value of taking it slow

MusicJul 23, 2018

When Victon’s recent single “Time of Sorrow,” which was released in May, topped Japan’s Tower Record chart earlier this month, the bandmates could hardly believe their eyes and ears. The song was the...
Monsta X’s Hyungwon releases single with DJ Jimmy Clash

MusicJul 19, 2018

Monsta X’s Hyungwon, who has been active as a DJ recently, released a single with DJ Jimmy Clash on Thursday. According to his agency Starship Entertainment on Thursday, the single “My Name” is an e...