Stray Kids album 'HOP' achieves historic sixth Billboard 200 No. 1

Stray Kids marked a historic milestone by ranking No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart for the sixth time with their latest album "HOP." The group is the first act in the 69-year history of the Billboard 200 chart to have all six of their albums debut at No. 1. Released on Dec. 13, "HOP" debuted at the top of the Billboard 200, surpassing Kendrick Lamar's "GNX" and Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department." Starting with "Oddinary" in 2022, Stray Kids have topped the Billboard 200 with "Maxiden

Dec. 23, 2024

[Weekender] Savor the warmth and wonder of the holidays

December is the month when cities light up with festive cheer and cafes and pop-up shops alike transform into magical holiday destinations. From glittering Christmas trees to cozy sunset-inspired interiors, following are some suggestions for those looking for warm and elegant backdrops to the season‘s memorable moments. Christmas festival around Gwanghwamun, Seoul City Hall The Gwanghwamun area and the vicinity of Seoul City Hall, located in the heart of the capital, are filled with Christmas sp

Dec. 21, 2024

V and Park Hyo-shin‘s ’Winter Ahead‘ gets jazzier

A new version of the “Winter Ahead” duet by BTS’ V and ballad singer Park Hyo-shin was released Friday at 2 p.m., featuring a jazzy twist. The official BTS YouTube channel also released a video of V dancing to the smooth jazz track, offering fans an additional treat. Renowned Korean jazz ensemble Yoon Seok-cheol Trio contributed to the new track, enriching the original arrangement with fresh rhythmic elements, bass and piano for a distinctly jazzy sound. Formed in 2009, the Yoon Seok-cheol Trio

Dec. 20, 2024

GOT7 to return as full group after 3 years

GOT7 is gearing up for a comeback under a new agency. The 7-member K-pop group will make a long-awaited return as a full group with the release of its new mini-album "Winter Heptagon" on Jan. 20, 2025. This marks its first group activity in nearly three years after the release of its 12th mini-album "GOT7" in May 2022. Although GOT7’s exclusive contracts with JYP Entertainment, the group's original agency, ended in 2021, the group retained the trademark rights to t

Dec. 20, 2024

Wrap up 2024 with annual year-end K-pop festivals

K-pop fans worldwide are gearing up for the grand spectacle of Korea's major year-end music shows — "KBS Song Festival," "SBS Gayo Daejeon" and "MBC Gayo Daejejeon." Each festival has a unique concept and star-studded lineup, offering a glimpse into the past, present and future of K-pop. From legendary reunions to first-time collaborations, these year-end stages promise unforgettable moments to close out 2024 and welcome 2025 in style. Cross-generatio

Dec. 19, 2024

2NE1 to celebrate 15th anniversary with limited-edition LP of hits

Legendary girl group 2NE1 is releasing a limited-edition LP in commemoration of the 15th anniversary of its debut. The 2NE1 "15th Anniversary Best LP" will feature some of the group’s most iconic tracks, starting with the debut song “Fire,” as well as hits like “I Don’t Care,” “Can’t Nobody,” “Go Away,” “Slow,” “I Am The Best,” “Ugly,” “Lonely” and “Missing You.&rdquo

Dec. 18, 2024

K-pop stars to broaden spectrum with world tours in 2025

As 2025 approaches, K-pop artists are setting their sights on global stages. SHINee’s Taemin will continue the momentum of his first solo world tour, “Ephemeral Gaze,” which began on Dec. 15 with sold-out shows, into early next year. According to his agency Big Planet Made Entertainment tickets for the US leg of the “Ephemeral Gaze” tour — covering New York, Chicago, Houston, Oakland and Los Angeles — sold out immediately. This follows previous sellouts

Dec. 17, 2024

[Herald Review] BoyNextDoor launches first tour with refreshing energy

BoyNextDoor held the group's first stand-alone concert “Knock On Vol.1” and announced a January comeback. The two shows at Inspire Arena in Incheon on Dec. 14-15 mark the group’s first solo concert since debuting in May 2023. The six members, dressed in blue jeans and black jackets, made a dramatic entrance by leaping up from the stage floor amid fireworks. They kicked off the show with “Earth, Wind and Fire,” followed by “Dangerous,” where the stag

Dec. 16, 2024

K-pop artists stand strong in Billboard Year-End Charts

Several K-pop artists, including Jungkook of BTS and boy group Stray Kids, showcased their global popularity by securing spots on Billboard’s Year-End charts. According to Billboard’s Year-End Chart, Jungkook ranked 60th on the Top Artists Chart, while Stray Kids secured No. 73. Billboard’s annual Year-End Charts highlight the trends and artists that defined the year in music, offering a retrospective look at the industry's biggest hits. The rankings of the Year-End Top Ar

Dec. 15, 2024

Cheers erupt as parliament votes to impeach Yoon

As National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-sik read out the results of the impeachment vote Saturday, the crowds filling Seoul‘s Yeouido district erupted in celebration. Car horns blared through the streets as tens of thousands of protesters, who had gathered throughout the day, broke into jubilant cheers

Dec. 14, 2024