Son Ga-in claims boyfriend‘s friend suggested marijuana

Singer Son Ga-in of Brown Eyed Girls dropped shocking news that a friend of her boyfriend Joo Ji-hoon had suggested she use marijuana. (Son Ga-in`s Instagram)Son took to Instagram Sunday to reveal a photo that screen-captured messages between her and a man surnamed Park, whom she identified as Joo’s friend and the person who suggested she smoke marijuana. Along with the photo, she also posted a lengthy letter that fiercely accused Park of offering her the product.In the letter, Son said that her

June 4, 2017

Former I.O.I. member Kim Chung-ha drops teaser video

Singer Kim Chung-ha on Friday revealed the teaser video for the music video of her upcoming song “Why Don’t You Know.” The singer poses in an exotic-looking outfit, with the release date of her song June 7 shown in the background.Scenes from Kim Chung-ha’s teaser video (MNH Entertainment)The release of “Why Don’t You Know,” due Wednesday, will mark the first solo debut for any former member of now-disbanded I.O.I.Kim was a contender in survival show “Produce 101,” which picked out 11 winners to

June 2, 2017

Lovelyz to hold second solo concert ‘Alwayz’

K-pop act Lovelyz is set to host its second concert series “2017 Lovelyz Concert Alwayz” on July 29 and 30.Lovelyz will showcase a variety of performances with a wide repertoire of songs, according to its agency Woollim Entertainment on Friday. K-pop group Lovelyz (Woollim Entertainment)The girl group held its first concert Jan. 13-15 in Seoul, performing hit songs such as “Hi,” “Ah-Choo” and “Destiny.”“Lovelyz still has a lot more to show to its fans. The group is preparing to present good memo

June 2, 2017

Big Bang’s T.O.P under investigation over marijuana use

Big Bang member T.O.P has been booked without detention on charges of smoking marijuana multiple times last year, police said Thursday.T.O.P (Yonhap)The rapper had tested positive for marijuana in a drug test conducted by Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s drug crime unit in March.T.O.P’s agency YG Entertainment confirmed the news and issued a statement that said, “It is true that T.O.P smoked marijuana before the enlistment and we sincerely apologize for the outcome.”“The rapper has undergone a

June 1, 2017

G-Dragon to return with ‘Bulls---’

G-Dragon has confirmed the lead track for the upcoming album -- “Bulls---.”YG Entertainment, the K-pop sensation‘s agency, revealed the poster for his new album and announced that the title of the track will be “Bulls---.”“The song ’Bulls---‘ will be a hip-hop track which is every bit as powerful as the title suggests,” YG officials said.  Poster for G-Dragon’s upcoming new album. (YG Entertainment)The album, titled after G-Dragon’s real name Kwon Ji-yong, will be the first studio album since “C

June 1, 2017

Mamamoo’s Wheein teams up with Jeff Bernat for ‘Da Ra Da

Wheein of K-pop group Mamamoo will collaborate with US musician Jeff Bernat and up-and-coming singer B.O. for a new song “Da Ra Da.” According to Wheein’s agency RBW Entertainment, the unscheduled release of the song takes place online on Sunday. “’Da Ra Da‘ was inspired by a pleasant humming, and will feature jazz piano and strings combined with lyrics about love,” said the agency. Wheein of Mamamoo (RBW Entertainment) Jeff Bernat (RBW Entertainment)The song is part of Wheein‘s collaboration pr

June 1, 2017

T-ara to release 1st EP as 4-member group

T-ara on Wednesday released the cover image for its upcoming EP, its first record since the departure of two members Boram and Soyeon.According to its agency MBK Entertainment, the group’s 13th EP will be released on June 14. The lead track is “‘My Name is” produced by Brave Brothers.One of the images revealed Wednesday shows the four member Qri, Eunjung, Hyomin and Jiyeon wearing tiaras, while another photo shows the members in suits with their backs to the camera. Cover image for T-ara’s new E

May 31, 2017

BTS’ ‘The Wings Tour Japan Edition’ to air in Japan

BTS, also known as Bangtan Boys, has proved once again that its intentional fame is soaring.The K-pop act will hit the small screen in Japan with its “2017 BTS Live Episode III The Wings Tour Japan Edition” on July 16. A teaser image of BTS’ “2017 BTS Live Episode III The Wings Tour Japan Edition” broadcast (Captured from TBS website)Japanese entertainment company Oricon Style said Tuesday that the live tour concert, which will take place in Saitama, Japan, on June 21, will air on TBS Channel 1.

May 31, 2017

US singer-songwriter Gnash to perform in Korea in August

Breakout American singer-songwriter and rapper Gnash will perform in Korea for the first time in August. Known for his viral hit “I Hate U, I Love U,” the artist will participate in a two-day hip-hop and EDM music festival, Sounce Parade 2017, which takes place at Nanji Hangang Park in Seoul from Aug. 5 to 6, according to the festival organizer Flukers.  Promo poster for Gnash‘s first performance in Korea (Flukers)The 23-year-old, whose real name is Garrett Charles Nash, debuted with his first E

May 30, 2017

Psy becomes first Asian artist to reach 10m subscribers on YouTube

Global star Psy has set another record on YouTube, surpassing 10 million subscribers on his official channel on the video-sharing site. He is the first Asian solo artist to have reached the milestone.On Monday, the K-pop singer received the Diamond Creator award from YouTube, given to YouTubers when they reach 10 million subscribers.  Psy receives the Diamond Creator award from YouTube on Monday. (YG Entertainment)Upon receiving the award, Psy expressed his gratitude and promised to be a more ac

May 30, 2017

FT Island reveals poster for 10th anniversary song

FT Island on Tuesday rolled out the poster for “Wind,” the lead track for its 10th anniversary album “Over 10 Years.”The two images of the poster were revealed on the web page set up by its agency FNC Entertainment specifically for teaser images and videos of the upcoming album.“The song ‘Wind” depicts a man’s sense of longing for a lost love, and his desire to become wind so that he can take off in search for her,“ the FNC said in explaining the concept.  Poster for FT Island‘s upcoming 10th an

May 30, 2017

[Herald Review] EXO wraps up ‘EXO’rdium’ tour in grand form

EXO’s global tour “EXO Planet #3 -- The EXO’rdium” concluded with a grand finale at Jamsil Olympic Main Stadium on Sunday with a powerful and dynamic performance that has come to characterize the group.The group brought the 35,000 fans that packed the stadium to their feet during the three-hour concert, singing 31 songs in total. EXO performs at Jamsil Olympic Main Stadium on Sunday. (S.M. Entertainment)Before getting on the stage, EXO held a brief press conference marking the end of its 10-mont

May 29, 2017

BTS's Jin says he’s ‘world-wide handsome’

BTS last week became the talk of the town on social media; some members more than others.As pictures of the Billboard-designated top social artist circulated online, some fans new to the boyband started to show interest in “the third guy from the left.” Jin from BTS (Yonhap)“But I‘m not gonna lie, they’re cute, specially the third one from the left,” posted a user identifying herself as “Laura” on her Twitter account. “At first I didn‘t really know about it but people kept asking me about it dur

May 29, 2017

Starstruck BTS says open to collaboration

BTS may have made history as the first-ever K-pop group to win a Billboard Music Award, but the Bangtan Boys found themselves gawking at their childhood heroes like little boys at last week‘s BBMA ceremony. “We felt pressure as the first K-pop group to attend the ceremony, but had a blast seeing artists whom we’d only seen on TV,” said Suga of the group at a press conference in Seoul on Monday. “It was so amazing to actually see Drake.”BTS got to do more than just stare; The Chainsmokers invited

May 29, 2017

BTS spills the beans on edging out Justin Bieber

BTS beat out pop icons like Justin Beiber for the top social artist award at the Billboard Music Awards last week, and the group said communication with fans was key. The boyband, while recognizing that they are not yet as popular worldwide as Beiber, said communicating with fans on social media was one thing that they can confidently say is their advantage over the Canadian superstar.  BTS poses for a photo prior to a press conference in Seoul on Monday. (Yonhap)“We share our everyday lives a l

May 29, 2017

BTS says just getting started with BBMA award

Bangtan Boys made a mark in Korean pop music history last week by becoming the first K-pop group to win a prize at the Billboard Music Awards.The boy band, however, said its journey toward global stardom is just beginning, emphasizing that it will steadily build its own brand of music. Speaking at a press conference at Lotte Hotel Seoul on Monday, Rap Monster of the group brushed off comparisons to Psy, whose wildly-popular “Gangnam Style” set the world on fire a few years ago. BTS poses for a p

May 29, 2017

Seventeen sets record sales of new album

K-pop boy group Seventeen sold over 190,000 copies of its new album “Al1.” Hanteo Information System, which collects data on album sales, said on Monday that Seventeen secured the top spot, selling the most records among K-pop artists, in the period May 22 to 28. K-pop group Seventeen (Pledis Entertainment)Seventeen released the album with the lead track “Don’t Wanna Cry” on May 22. The group became this year’s second fastest-selling album from a K-pop artist within a week. Among K-pop acts of a

May 29, 2017

[Herald Review] Fans beat early summer heat with music at Dream Station festival

The loud exciting EDM rhythm at the Dream Station Live for Now festival on Saturday pounded as visitors made their way to the venue. The all-day festival attracted more than 20,000 people to Nanji Hangang Park, who wanted to cool down from the early summer heat with music. “What’s unique about Dream Station is that unlike any other adults-only EDM festivals, people who are 15 years old and up can come and enjoy it,” said an official from DreamMaker Entertainment, which organized the event. “From

May 28, 2017

BTS wows fans in Asia-Australia tour

Fresh off last week’s win at Billboard Music Awards, Bangtan Boys on Friday held a concert in Sydney as the last leg of its tour across Asia and Australia.  BTS performs during its concert in Jakarta on April 29. (Big Hit Entertainment)Big Hit Entertainment, the agency of the K-pop sensation, said Sunday that the boyband had wrapped up “2017 BTS Live Trilogy Episode III: The Wings Tour.” The group entertained some 90,000 fans across Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Australia,

May 28, 2017

Music festivals to set Korea on fire

From EDM to rock, the music festivals across the country are set to further fuel the blazing heat this summer.With Ultra Korea 2017 just around the corner, music lovers of all genres are gearing up for events that will dial the excitement all the way up to 11. Fans will be treated to an opportunity to release the burden of everyday mundanity and lose themselves in a frenzy of beats and melody.Organizers for Ultra Korea, set to take place in Jamsil Olympic Stadium in southern Seoul, says this yea

May 28, 2017