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Growing up with BTS

MusicJune 1, 2018

What else is there to say about BTS’ global fame? International media have been rushing to cover the K-pop act’s coming-of-age saga and President Moon Jae-in sent a personal congratulatory message to...
Creature film ‘Monstrum’ to premiere in September

FilmMay 30, 2018

Upcoming creature film “Monstrum,” featuring actor Kim Myung-min and Hyeri of K-pop act Girls’ Day, will hit local theaters on Sept. 19. Inspired by medieval records dating back to Korea’s Joseon er...
Non-survival music show ‘The Call’ aims for variety

TelevisionMay 30, 2018

For the past few years, a huge influx of audition shows like “Superstar K,” “Produce 101” and “The Unit” have led the trend of Korean music programs, with their focus set on competition. A few weeks ...
[Album Review] Bolbbalgan4’s toned-down new album is relaxing

MusicMay 30, 2018

Bolbbalgan4 “Red Diary Page.2” Loen Entertainment Bolbbalgan4 has done it again. As if to nix criticisms about its allegedly self-repeating sonic pattern, the singer-songwriting duo have put ou...
‘K-pop Star 4’ winner Katie Kim to make solo debut

MusicMay 29, 2018

Upon leaving YG Entertainment, Katie Kim, winner of Korean audition program “K-pop Star 4,” moved to a new agency under which she will make a debut as a soloist. On Tuesday, AIXS, a newly establishe...
President Moon Jae-in congratulates BTS for achieving No. 1 on Billboard 200

MusicMay 29, 2018

Amid busy diplomatic talks with North Korea and the US, South Korean president Moon Jae-in took to his official social media account to congratulate BTS for reaching the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 2...
AOA returns stronger after Choa’s departure

MusicMay 29, 2018

After hitting a rough patch with former member Choa’s departure last year, AOA returned even stronger with its summery fifth EP. The EP “Bingle Bangle” is led by a lead track of the same title, a pu...
SHINee returns with new single ‘Good Evening’

MusicMay 28, 2018

K-pop boy band SHINee returned to the K-pop circuit with a new single “Good Evening.” The song, a lead track off its “The Story of Light EP.1,” the first segment of its sixth full-length album “The ...
[Newsmaker] BTS becomes first K-pop act to top Billboard 200

MusicMay 28, 2018

K-pop act BTS’ dream has become a reality, topping the Billboard 200 chart only a few days after the group named it as one of its goals. On Sunday, the group’s “Love Yourself: Tear” album, its third...
‘Food Diary’ to show celebs’ farm life, farm-to-table process

TelevisionMay 27, 2018

With food-related variety programs still enjoying their longevity in Korea, tvN’s new variety show “Food Diary” is set to ride on the wave, but with a focus on the process of how food is brought to o...
Black Pink’s return in June confirmed by YG head

MusicMay 25, 2018

(YG Entertainment) Black Pink, a popular K-pop group under YG Entertainment, is gearing up for the release of its first EP in June. The surprise announcement was made by the agency’s head Yang Hyun...
Monsta X to embark on world tour Saturday

MusicMay 24, 2018

Monsta X is set to meet fans around the world this week with the group embarking on its second world tour. The act’s agency Starship Entertainment on Thursday said that the group would kick-start it...
BTS says ‘competition within group’ is its driving force

MusicMay 24, 2018

One of the most frequently posed questions to BTS in the last few years has been about the secret to its global success: The act started out as a lesser-known hip-hop group for whom a crossover felt ...
Hwang Jung-eum, Nam Goong-min to create feel-good romantic comedy

MusicMay 24, 2018

Backing the classical theory that spring is the best season for love, SBS’ new romantic comedy “Handsome Guy and Jung-eum” hopes to hit the small screen as the ultimate feel-good series that is free ...
[Album review] BTS’ new album shows what truly matters

MusicMay 23, 2018

BTS “Love Yourself: Tear” IRIVER For artists who have become a household name, facing a tremendous burden over musical creativity and the relentless question “What should I do next to satisfy fans...