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[K-talk] Jimin’s solo ‘Promise’ hits 13m streams within 3 days

MusicJan 3, 2019

The first self-composed song from Jimin of boy band BTS, “Promise” was streamed over 13 million times in its first two days and 20 hours since release, the quickest pace among any solo efforts from t...
[K-talk] Wanna One’s Yoon Ji-sung to star in ‘The Days’

MusicJan 2, 2019

Yoon Ji-sung, leader of the recently disbanded Wanna One, will star in the musical “The Days,” which will be staged in Seoul from Feb. 22. According to Insight Entertainment representing the musical...
[K-talk] Hwang Chi-yeul to release 2nd album in 12 years

MusicJan 2, 2019

Singer Hwang Chi-yeul will return with a new album on Jan. 21. The upcoming record will be his second album since his debut in 2007 with the album “Five Senses.” Representing the singer, How Entert...
Lee Young-ja 1st woman to win grand prize at KBS Entertainment Awards

TelevisionDec 23, 2018

Comedian Lee Young-ja made history by becoming the first female comedian to win the grand prize at the KBS Entertainment Awards held Saturday. KBS has held the annual awards ceremony since 2002 to r...
[Weekender] Jjimjilbang: Sanctuaries of winter warmth

Social affairsDec 13, 2018

The freezing temperatures may make some want to climb into bed and snuggle deep under the covers, but for Koreans it is time to lay their backs on heated floors. The ideal place is a jjimjilbang, a ...
BTS becomes 1st K-pop act to be on Bloomberg 50

MusicDec 7, 2018

BTS has become the first K-pop group to be included on Bloomberg’s list of 50 most influential people of the year, called “The Bloomberg 50,” which was revealed Friday on the US media outlet’s websit...
BTS’ Jin writes to Army on his birthday

MusicDec 4, 2018

BTS member Jin penned a handwritten letter to the group’s official fan club, Army, on his birthday, which fell on Tuesday. In the long letter posted on the group’s official social media account, he ...
[Weather] Dust levels to rise Tuesday, despite rain

Social affairsDec 4, 2018

Cloudy skies will continue Tuesday morning with showers that will cease in the afternoon. Korea’s state weather agency said the rain was forecast to stop in the day as the effect of a low pressure t...
[Weather] Cloudy skies nationwide forecast for Monday

Social affairsDec 3, 2018

A cloudy Monday is expected nationwide, with light showers in some areas of the country reducing levels of fine dust. South Jeolla Province and Jeju Island will get 10-50 millimeters of rain, while ...
NU’EST W returns with last album ‘Wake, N’

MusicNov 27, 2018

NU’EST W has returned with its third and final album as a four-piece unit of NU’EST. Dressed in black suits, the four bandmates looked confident yet nervous as they spoke about “Wake, N.” “Our main...
[Weather] Cold Sunday with high fine dust levels

Social affairsNov 25, 2018

Cold weather hit the nation Sunday morning, with fine dust covering the peninsula. Thick fog is expected to remain throughout the day across the nation except for east coast areas. Some roads in So...
Ed Sheeran on BTS: ‘I think they are great’

MusicNov 20, 2018

British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran said on Tuesday that he is interested in working with BTS, saying the band is “great.” (Twitter) “Actually, I wrote a song that I think they might be messing wi...
[Weather] ‘Bad’ levels of fine dust blanket nation

Social affairsNov 16, 2018

The Korea Meteorological Administration on Friday issued its forecast of cloudy skies and bad fine dust levels across the nation. According to the weather agency, South Jeolla Province and Jeju Isla...
Psy to hold signature ‘All Night Stand’ concerts

MusicNov 13, 2018

Singer Psy is planning to entertain fans with another installment of the “All Night Stand” concerts at the end of 2018. “All Night Stand” will be held at the KSPO Dome at Olympic Park in Seoul from ...
[Weather] Cloudy skies expected nationwide

Social affairsNov 9, 2018

Cloudy skies will remain across the nation Friday, with some parts of South Korea forecasted to have scattered showers A strong-wind warning alert has been issued by the weather agency, advising spe...