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With ‘Semicolon,’ Seventeen says it’s OK to take a break

K-popOct 20, 2020

Seventeen released its new album, “Semicolon,” Monday, with a message of encouragement for young people to take some time off in their busy lives. “Just like the album’s title symbolizes a pause in ...
[Herald Interview] Sohyang talks singing in ‘Begin Again,’ lesson from battle with pneumonia

MusicOct 5, 2020

After basking in the limelight of “King of Mask Singer” in 2017, Sohyang has kept a low-profile, staying away from the small screen. Over the course of her public absence, she’s battled severe pneumo...
Meet the seven members of K-pop super rookie band Enhypen

K-popOct 5, 2020

Enhypen, a new boy group from Mnet’s survival show “I-Land,” is slated to make its highly anticipated debut in November. It’s only been a few weeks since the multinational seven-piece band put up its...
SuperM spreads message of hope with ‘One’

K-popSept 25, 2020

K-pop supergroup SuperM returned with its long-awaited first full-length album “Super One – The 1st Album” with a hopeful message to endure stressful times as one. “We wanted to show the significanc...
Twitter looks back on decade of K-pop

K-popSept 22, 2020

Twitter Korea on Tuesday released a new report, “#KpopTwitter 2020 World Map,” which looks back on K-pop’s rapid growth on the platform over the past decade. According to the report, K-pop-related c...
‘Our sincerity has overcome language and race’

K-popSept 11, 2020

With the gigantic success of “Dynamite” under their belt, BTS took to KBS News 9, one of the most-watched news shows in Korea, on Thursday evening. Throughout the 20-minute interview, the seven band...
BTS talks topping Billboard Hot 100 win, thanks fans and sets eyes on Grammys

K-popSept 2, 2020

The moment it was announed that BTS’ stellar smash “Dynamite” reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100, during the wee hours in Korea, the bandmates were wide awake, pinching themselves to make sure ...
Blackpink teams up with Selena Gomez to chill summer heat with ‘Ice Cream’

K-popAug 28, 2020

One of the most high-profile music collaborations of this year, Blackpink has teamed up with US pop star Selena Gomez for the group’s long-awaited new single “Ice Cream.” The sugary song was dropped...
[Herald Interview] Back with ‘Boca,’ Dreamcatcher proves global prominence

K-popAug 27, 2020

One of the most distinct K-pop acts on the scene, Dreamcatcher has been solidifying its status more than ever despite the pandemic era. Having returned with its new moombahton-rock “Boca,” the seven...
[Herald Interview] Cherry Bullet talks love for music, innermost dreams

K-popAug 24, 2020

Just like its new summery pop tune “Aloha Oe,” Cherry Bullet was full of shiny energy, brimming smiles and -- especially -- love for music. “When we first heard the new song, me and Yuju actually cr...
[Herald Interview] Back from ‘Road to Kingdom,’ Oneus seeks big leap with ‘Lived’

K-popAug 19, 2020

Having recently returned from a fierce competition show, Oneus had a bagful of rich stories to share. From enduring nerve-racking moments together to struggling with missions for each show, the group...
[Herald Review] Twice’s first virtual concert was colorful, tech-savvy and interactive

K-popAug 11, 2020

By embracing top-notch technology backed by a well-knit plot, K-pop powerhouse Twice brought a whole new level of festivity to its first virtual concert Sunday afternoon. The group’s first official ...
[Herald Interview] Treasure aims high, sets sights on rookie of the year award

K-popAug 10, 2020

The treasure chest is finally wide open and YG Entertainment’s brand new rookie act, Treasure, is poised to make a splash both in and out of South Korea. Looking fairly nervous, the 12-piece boy ban...
[Herald Interview] Newkidd teams up with global artists for song to combat COVID-19

K-popJul 30, 2020

Rising boy group Newkidd joined a global music project to combat the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The seven-piece boy band under J-Flo Entertainment teamed up with a batch of global musicians to re...
Ateez opens new chapter with ‘Inception’

K-popJul 30, 2020

Having reached a new career high, Ateez on Wednesday returned with the new single “Inception” to open a new chapter in its discography. “We had the longest hiatus since our debut, but we tried to fi...