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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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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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Pianist Cho Seong-Jin named Berlin Philharmonic's artist-in-residence
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[Today’s K-pop] Solo album of BTS’ RM named ‘Indigo’
The title of BTS leader RM’s solo album will be “Indigo,” according to label Big Hit Music on Friday. The album will evoke a diary that conveys the artist’s concerns and thoughts, and will demonstrate his musical spectrum with collaborations with a range of musicians. RM has put out two mixtapes on his own -- “RM” from March 2015 and “mono.” From October 2018. The former was listed as “The 50 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2015” by Spin, an Am
K-popNov. 11, 2022
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[Herald Interview] A log of five songs that became life
A song often becomes the background music to a particular part of our life, and replaying it reminds us of that moment. The piece of life we experience with the song becomes edged into the musical notes, making the song itself a log of the moment. Singer Jung Eun-ji's new album "log" is a small collection of such pieces from her life and the five songs that had once played endlessly in the background. According to Jung, she is dropping the remake package to keep a promise to her f
K-popNov. 11, 2022
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‘American Song Contest’ winner AleXa returns as concept queen with new EP ‘Girls Gone Vogue’
About six months after becoming the winner of NBC’s “American Song Contest" singer AleXa has returned to the K-pop scene with a new EP, “Girls Gone Vogue,” aiming to show her multi-faceted sides to a global audience. The K-pop singer held a press showcase to talk about the new release and its production at Ilchi Art Hall in Seoul, Friday, ahead of the EP's release at noon, the same day. She made a comeback with more seasoned music and diverse tones. “I wan
K-popNov. 11, 2022
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Yong Jun-hyung apologizes over past scandal, returns with new music after 4 years
Singer and producer Yong Jun-hyung, formerly a member of the group Highlight, on Thursday shared regrets about his inappropriate actions in relation to the spycam scandal in 2019 and promised only to bring good music to fans. After a hiatus of almost four years, the 32-year-old musician dropped a new EP, “Loner,” on Thursday evening. Yong conducted an online press conference ahead of the release and shared his thoughts on his comeback and the new album. His return had already been po
K-popNov. 10, 2022
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[Today’s K-pop] TXT to return in January with 5th EP
Tomorrow X Together will return in January next year with a fifth EP, Hybe said Thursday during a corporate briefing. The album comes about nine months after its previous EP, “Minisode 2: Thursday’s Child,” debuted on the Billboard 200 at No. 4. The album stayed on the chart for 14 weeks, a record streak for the boy band. It will be the first group or artist under the Hybe label to release an album next year. Separately, TXT earned the group's first nominations at the MTV Euro
K-popNov. 10, 2022
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Upon foundation made by BTS, Hybe's artists set to go global in 2023
Hybe, the multi-label K-pop powerhouse behind BTS, on Thursday introduced its plans for 2023, which includes the launch of four new groups and a string of new releases from its roster of big-name acts. The plans were unveiled during the company's corporate briefing, which was streamed online via YouTube on Thursday morning. Hybe's CEO Park Ji-won and Chairman Bang Si-hyuk appeared in the video and introduced the company's blueprints and visions. Hybe is a multi-label entertainment
K-popNov. 10, 2022
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[Today’s K-pop] BTS’ Jin hits Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 51
The first solo single from Jin of BTS made Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 51, according to the chart published Wednesday. Single “The Astronaut,” a collaboration with Brit band Coldplay, landed atop its digital song sales chart dated Nov. 12 and ranked No. 10 and No. 6 on its Global 200 and Global excl. US. It headed straight to the top of Oricon’s daily single ranking as well after sweeping all charts at home. It was No. 61 on UK’s Official Single Chart Top 100. Meanw
K-popNov. 9, 2022
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NCT Dream wins big at Genie Music Awards 2022
Boy band NCT Dream left this year's Genie Music Awards in a celebratory mood after taking home two main prizes at the annual music awards. The seven-member group won two grand prizes at the 2022 GMA ceremony on Tuesday night -- top artist and top album -- winning the latter for the act's second full-length album "Glitch Mode." "Although we're thankful to receive the top album award, NCT Dream is only just beginning," member Haechan said while accepting the awar
K-popNov. 9, 2022
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[Today’s K-pop] Treasure loses 2 members
Two members of Treasure decided to quit and the band will reorganize into a 10-piece act, YG Entertainment announced Tuesday. Bang Yedam and Mashiho terminated their contracts with the company after a long discussion, the label said via a fan community platform, asking for understanding and continued support for the two. Mashiho reportedly needs more time for health reasons, while Bang wants to focus on his capabilities as a producer. The two have put on hold all group activities since late May
K-popNov. 8, 2022
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Label CEO resigns over abuse allegations against bandmates
The CEO of Spire Entertainment has resigned, days after allegations of her verbal and physical abuse against the agency's boy band Omega X made headlines. Spire Entertainment on Monday evening announced the CEO had resigned from her post as the agency chief through an official statement posted on Omega X's official fan website. "We feel a heavy responsibility over the incident. The CEO behind the disgraceful event during the tour has voluntarily resigned (from her post)," the statement
K-popNov. 8, 2022
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BoA to return to stage after 2-year hiatus with 3rd EP ‘Forgive Me’
K-pop diva BoA will make a grand return with her third EP on Nov. 22, the singer’s agency SM Entertainment announced on Tuesday. The agency preceded the official announcement by dropping a teaser image for BoA’s new album “Forgive Me” at midnight Tuesday on the artist’s official social media. It will mark her first album release in nearly two years since “Better” came out in December 2020 in celebration of the artist’s 20th debut anniversary. Al
K-popNov. 8, 2022
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Seller admits all allegations surrounding BTS' Jungkook's hat
The online seller who asked for 10 million won for K-pop superstar BTS' member Jungkook's lost hat has admitted to all the allegations surrounding the case. Seoul Seocho Police on Monday said it has completed its investigations into the seller -- referred to anonymously as A -- who had put a hat allegedly worn by Jungkook up for sale on a online market. According to the police, A, an alleged former employee of the Foreign Ministry, was booked in early November on charges of embezzlemen
K-popNov. 7, 2022
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[Today’s K-pop] Twice’s ‘Talk That Talk’ music video tops 100m views
The music video for Twice’s “Talk That Talk” surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, according to JYP Entertainment on Monday. “Talk That Talk” is the main track from its most recent album, 11th EP “Between 1&2,” which came out in August. The video became the group’s 21st to reach the milestone and extends its own record for the most music videos with over 100 million views from a female band anywhere in the world. The EP debuted on the Billboard
K-popNov. 7, 2022
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Red Velvet to drop new EP 'Birthday' on Nov. 28
Red Velvet is celebrating the end of the year with new album titled "The ReVe Festival 2022 – Birthday." The girl group's label SM Entertainment on Monday announced Red Velvet will be dropping the new mini album on Nov. 28. The album will be fronted by the title track "Birthday," and will also feature several more songs of various genres representing Red Velvet's rich sounds, the label explained in a statement released on Monday. The new album will be the quin
K-popNov. 7, 2022
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[Photo News] BTS star Jin's 'The Astronaut' debuts at No. 61 on British chart
Jin, a member of K-pop supergroup BTS, holds his single "The Astronaut," his first first official single that has landed at No. 61 on the British Official Singles Chart Top 100. According to the latest chart updated Friday, the song entered the chart together with Rihanna's "Lift Me Up" and SZA's "Shirt.” "The Astronaut" is a pop-rock genre song co-written by British band Coldplay, which also played on the recording. Jin participated in wr
K-popNov. 5, 2022
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[Today’s K-pop] BTS’ RM to collaborate with Cherry Filter: report
The first solo album of BTS’ RM will feature a collaborative work with K-pop band Cherry Filter, according to a local media report on Friday. Label Big Hit Music neither denied nor confirmed the report, asking the media to confirm it later. The leader of the septet will be the third member – after J-Hope and Jin – to roll out a solo album that is due out end of this month. Cherry Filter is a veteran rock band that debuted in 2000 with album “Head-Up.” It has
K-popNov. 4, 2022
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TikTok creator Changha drops single for SBS’ ‘One Dollar Lawyer’ soundtrack
South Korean TikTok creator Changha dropped a single titled “Don’t Be Late” created for the latest drama series “One Dollar Lawyer." Composed by Ryu Won-kang, the soundtrack is a song that can comfort those flowing through challenging times in their lives. The content creator is the sixth singer to contribute music for the drama. The star-studded lineup for the original soundtrack announced by the production company Danal Entertainment also includes rapper DinDin, si
K-popNov. 3, 2022
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[Today’s K-pop] Blackpink’s Jisoo worries fans during tour
Fans of Blackpink voiced concerns over Jisoo online as a photograph showing a visible bump on her neck circulated. A coin-sized lump on the right side of her neck can be spotted in the photograph. This is not the first time it has been seen, however. Some fans claim that it gets smaller while the group is on a break, but gets bigger when the group is busy. Some suggested that this may indicate swelling in lymph node. The quartet is touring the US, where it will have 14 concerts in seven cities
K-popNov. 3, 2022
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[Today’s K-pop] BTS’ Jin notches record spot on UK Official Chart
Jin of BTS debuted on UK Official Singles Chart with his solo single at No. 34, the highest rank for a K-pop solo act. “The Astronaut” hit the UK’s Top 100 biggest singles of midweek only three days after its release, even though the physical album is yet to be shipped overseas. The collaboration with British band Coldplay topped the iTunes top songs chart in 100 regions so far, landing atop the chart in Britain in six hours since its release. This also is the first time
K-popNov. 2, 2022
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BTS has most No. 1 on Billboard’s ‘Hot 100’ this decade
BTS has the most No. 1 hits on the Hot 100 this decade with a total of six songs topping the singles chart, according to Billboard. On Tuesday, the US music magazine shared a new ranking on its social media account that featured the list of global acts that have earned the most No.1 records on the competitive chart over a decade. BTS was named at the top with a total of six chart-topping songs. It’s also the first decade-data released by Billboard this year including the boy band’s &
K-popNov. 2, 2022