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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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[Herald Review] 'K-pop Super Live' spotlights major K-pop artists
Some of the biggest K-pop artists gathered Sunday night at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul to perform at "K-pop Super Live," an event hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Around 40,000 people flocked to the stadium to enjoy the event and show support for their favorite artists. The stadium was glittering in red, yellow, pink and blue – the colors of fans’ light sticks. With fireworks bursting into the sky, Kep1er kicked off the night with its popular single “Wa D
K-popMay 1, 2023
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B.I announces comeback with 2nd full-length album on June 1
K-pop solo artist B.I is set to make a comeback with his second full-length album, “TO DIE FOR,” on June 1. He announced the comeback through the release of a poster on social media on Monday. A message on the announcement poster read, “Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today,” giving fans a sneak peek into what this upcoming album might be about. The comeback comes seven months after B.I released his global EP “L.O.L: Love or Loved
K-popMay 1, 2023
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'OMG' by NewJeans hits 300m Spotify streams
"OMG," a hit song from rookie girl group NewJeans, has garnered 300 million streams on Spotify, the group's agency said Saturday. The song had recorded 301,242,550 streams on the world's largest music streaming platform as of Thursday, after its release on Jan. 2 this year, ADOR said. The group's "Ditto" also has garnered more than 300 million streams on Spotify earlier this week. The girl group's "Hype Boy" and "Attention" saw their Spotify streams top 20
K-popApril 29, 2023
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[Today’s K-pop] TXT to release 2nd LP in Japan in July
Tomorrow X Together will roll out its second studio album in Japan on July 5, announced label Big Hit Music on Friday. The band will also hold a showcase to mark the release of LP “Sweet.” The album will consist of 12 tracks – four new songs and Japanese-language versions of its hit songs, including “Sugar Rush Ride,” the main track from its fifth EP, “The Name Chapter: Temptation.” The quintet has placed seven consecutive albums atop Oricon’s wee
K-popApril 28, 2023
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YG to announce final Babymonster members on May 12
YG Entertainment is set to unveil the final members of Babymonster on May 12. Seven pre-debut members have completed the months-long evaluation process that began in January. Five members from the pool will debut officially as Babymonster, with those members set to be unveiled on May 12. The announcement was made on Friday through the latest episode of Babymonster's debut evaluation series posted on YG's official YouTube channel. In the video, the seven girls performed to YG group 2NE1
K-popApril 28, 2023
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[Video] How this K-pop singer fell in love with India
“The love we received was beyond expectation,” says AOORA. Known for his remixes of Korean and Indian music and his reaction videos, the K-pop singer held his first K-pop concert in Jammu, India. In this episode, we learn about AOORA’s passion for bringing Korea and India together, his experience in Jammu and his latest collaboration with Aksh Baghla. Kim Soo-young and Noh Seong-min contributed to this report.
K-popApril 28, 2023
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[Video] My life running a convenience store in Korea
“I find myself organizing things at other people’s stores,” chuckles Bong Dal-ho, an 11-year veteran convenience store owner and author, as he reflects on his daily life running a convenience store. Learn what it’s like to run a convenience store, from the strange, to the heartwarming, to the bittersweet moments an owner has with customers every day. This video was produced as part of The Korea Herald and University of Utah Asia Campus Internship Program, under the
K-popApril 28, 2023
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[Video] Meet the bodyguard protecting your favorite K-pop stars
Learn why Han Jimin started his career as a bodyguard and how he protects K-pop artists. What’s it like to be a bodyguard to the stars? Let’s find out! This video was produced as part of The Korea Herald and University of Utah Asia Campus Internship Program, under the supervision of the Asia 101 team.
K-popApril 28, 2023
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[Video] Meet the fave K-pop nail artist of Red Velvet's Wendy
Once a sports major, Shin Hye-jin, popularly known as Shinggomggom, never thought she would one day become K-pop stars’ go-to nail artist. From Red Velvet’s Wendy, IZ*ONE’s Jang Won-young and fromis_9 to even Hybe founder Bang Si-hyuk, her list of famous clients goes on and on. What’s it like to be a nail artist for K-pop icons? We asked all of our burning questions and got the inside scoop on her journey! This video was produced as part of The Korea Herald and Uni
K-popApril 28, 2023
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[Video] Everything about K-pop's first African star, Fatou Samba
From listening to a K-pop song for the first time to leading a multicultural K-pop group, Blackswan’s Fatou Samba shares her journey with the Asia 101 team. Watch till the end for Fatou’s tips on taking fabulous photos! Lim Su-mi and Park Ju-min contributed to this report.
K-popApril 28, 2023
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[Video] What it’s like to be a K-pop reporter
From shaking hands with BTS to covering over 100 K-pop concerts, The Korea Herald’s Hong Dam-young told us all about her life as a K-pop reporter. Park Seo-hee and Park Ju-min contributed to this report.
K-popApril 28, 2023
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[Video] 1st Indonesian K-pop girl group member Dita on how to become a K-pop star
Anak Agung Ayu Puspa Aditya Karang, popularly known as Dita of Secret Number, shares what it is like to be Indonesia’s first K-pop girl group member. Make sure to watch until the end, as Dita teaches us traditional Balinese dance moves! Park Ju-min contributed to this report.
K-popApril 28, 2023
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[Today’s K-pop] (G)I-dle to begin world tour in June
(G)I-dle will launch an international tour in mid-June with concerts in Seoul, said agency Cube Entertainment on Thursday. The group will hold two concerts June 17-18 and from July, tour nine cities in Asia and the US, including Bangkok and Hong Kong, as well as New York, Chicago and San Francisco. More concerts may be added as the concert poster wrote “And More.” In the meantime, the quintet gave fans a taste of its upcoming sixth EP on Thursday. Part of “All Night,” on
K-popApril 27, 2023
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Health issues holding back young K-pop stars
The K-pop industry has been witnessing a recent relay of health issues among young K-pop artists. The ailments vary from physical to psychological problems. SM Entertainment announced Wednesday that Joy of girl group Red Velvet will take a temporary break from group activities due to her health condition. “Joy recently paid a visit to doctors after feeling unwell. After diagnosis, she was recommended to take a break and focus on recovery,” the statement said. “Joy will be takin
K-popApril 27, 2023
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Epex spells out growing pains of love in new album
K-pop boy band Epex on Wednesday released its new album "Prelude of Love Chapter 2. Growing Pains." The album comes six months after the release of its fourth EP "Prelude of Love Chapter 1. Puppy Love" in October. A few hours ahead of the album’s release on Wednesday, the eight-piece band held a press conference in Seoul. "We've been waiting for this moment for a long time. We're happy to be back," Wish said, to which Yewang added, "All the memb
K-popApril 27, 2023
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Brave Girls get back in the ring after signing with Warner Music Korea
Brave Girls are returning to the music scene under a new agency, after the quartet signed with Warner Music Korea. All four members -- Minyoung, Yujeong, Yuna and Eunji -- joined Warner Music Korea, according to the label on Thursday. “We came to a mutual conclusion that we would prioritize the activities as a full unit. We will not hesitate to support their career to the fullest,” Warner Music Korea said. "We are aiming for a comeback this summer. We will be back with a fresh l
K-popApril 27, 2023
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[Herald Interview] Hong Isaac and Chin Sooyoung's jazzy conversation over piano in 'Everland'
It was their attitudes, or perhaps personalities, that clicked between singer-songwriter Hong Isaac and jazz pianist Chin Sooyoung at their second encounter in October 2022. Photographer Rie -- well acquainted with both musicians and many others in the local entertainment industry -- connected the two, based on a hunch that Hong and Chin would connect artistically. She was more than right. Through six months of close-knit collaboration, Hong and Chin released their first project album "Ever
K-popApril 27, 2023
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[Today’s K-pop] NCT Dream to hold encore concert in Seoul in June
NCT Dream will go live again in Seoul on June 2-3, announced label SM Entertainment on Wednesday. The band will greet its fans at the encore concert for the first time in seven months after its previous gig in the Korean capital. The last day’s performance will be broadcast live online. The seven-member act returned to Seoul on Sunday after its first US tour came to an end last week in Seattle. The American leg of the tour brought the bandmates to seven cities across the
K-popApril 26, 2023
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K-pop girl groups to continue dominating music scene in May
The streak of comebacks by girl groups looks likely to continue in the month of May as some of the biggest female K-pop idols are gearing up for new releases. On the front line is Le Sserafim releasing its first full-length album “Unforgiven” on the first day of May. Le Sserafim will make a grandiose entrance hosting its own show that will be aired worldwide simultaneously through Mnet's and M2’s YouTube channels, as well as in CGV theaters, on the day of its album drop. T
K-popApril 26, 2023
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'BTS Forest' created in Seoul's Nanji park
Melon, a local music streaming service, said Wednesday it has created a forest named after the K-pop supergroup BTS as part of its eco-friendly project. Located in Nanji Han River Park in western Seoul, the BTS Forest consists of three fringe trees and 400 sacred bamboo trees, the service said, adding the trees were bought with money donated by its subscribers. According to the service, when subscribers select their favorite singer's name on the project homepage, 2 percent of their monthly
K-popApril 26, 2023