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Trot singer Hyun Cheol of ‘Garden Balsam Love’ dies at 82
Legendary trot singer Hyun Cheol who enjoyed remarkable popularity in the 1980s and 1990s with hit songs such as “Garden Balsam Love” and “Not Anymore,” passed away at the age of 82 on Monday. According to industry sources, Hyun Cheol died of a chronic illness at a hospital in Seoul. Born in Busan, Hyun Cheol was enrolled in Dong-a University when he debuted in 1969 with “My Heartless Love." In 1970, he joined a band -- Hyun Chul & Bees -- but failed to mak
People July 16, 2024
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Viral short-form videos help Hallyu-related brands expand overseas: TikTok white paper
The Hallyu market formed with Korean Wave-influenced products and services is forecast to grow to $143 billion in the US, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam by 2030 with additional unrealized headroom of $55 billion, according to TikTok. The forecast represents an 87 percent growth from the current $76 billion spent on Korean products and services in those four countries. TikTok Korea held a press conference Monday in Seoul to review its white paper entitled “Hallyu in the Digital Age: Short
K-pop July 15, 2024
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BBC to unveil entertainment series encapsulating launch of British K-pop boy group this summer
BBC is airing the entertainment series “Made in Korea: The K-pop Experience” this summer, encapsulating the process of launching a British K-pop boy group under the K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment. SM Entertainment partnered with the British entertainment company Moon&Back to launch the upcoming five-member boy group. The six-episode series follows the members being brought together by Moon&Back and the K-pop training they underwent with SM Entertainment. SM Entertainment a
K-pop July 12, 2024
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Unis to return next month with new single ‘Curious’
K-pop girl group Unis is making a comeback in August. According to F&F Entertainment, Unis is introducing its new single “Curious” on Aug. 6. Unis is a K-pop girl group comprising eight finalists from the SBS audition program “Universe Ticket” that debuted with its first mini album “We Unis” in March. The album sold more than 55,000 copies just within five days of its release. Unis recently won the Asia Star Award at the 2024 Korea Best Brand Awards held i
K-pop July 12, 2024
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Onew of Shinee to release solo EP in September
Onew of the legendary K-pop group Shinee is returning to the K-pop scene with a solo album. On Thursday, the artist posted on Instagram that he is releasing his third mini album “Flow” in September. Onew’s comeback as a solo artist follows the release of his first LP “Circle” in March 2023. Before releasing his third EP, Onew is also dropping a new digital single entitled “All Day” at 6 p.m., July 15. He will hold an Instagram live on the day of the digi
K-pop July 11, 2024
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BTS items displayed at Grammy Museum in special Hybe exhibition
The Grammy Museum is opening an interactive exhibition with K-pop powerhouse Hybe that explores K-pop music, culture, technology and fandom. The “Hybe: We Believe in Music” exhibition will be held from Aug. 2 to Sept. 15 at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. The venue showcases items worn and used by Hybe’s roster of artists and creators over a space of 372 square meters. It includes original outfits worn in the music videos of “Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)&rdqu
K-pop July 10, 2024
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Blackpink’s Lisa to headline 2024 Global Citizen Festival
Lisa of Blackpink is headlining the 2024 Global Citizen Festival in New York City's Central Park on Sept. 23. This is the K-pop superstar’s first live performance at a music festival as a solo artist since her solo debut with the digital single “Rockstar” on June 28. “We are thrilled to join forces with Lisa for what will be her first-ever solo performance at a music festival. Lisa is not only an incredible performer, but also a powerful advocate, leveraging her voic
K-pop July 10, 2024
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Stray Kids to embark on new world tour ‘dominATE’
K-pop boy group Stray Kids is going on a grand-scale standalone world tour “dominATE,” according to JYP Entertainment. The world tour which kicks off in August includes six stadium concerts. This is the group’s third world tour coming two years and four months after their second world tour “Maniac” held from April 29, 2022, to April 2, 2023. Stray Kids’ upcoming tour begins at the Kspo Dome in Seoul on Aug. 24-25 followed by 21 shows in 12 different cities. Un
K-pop July 9, 2024
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Lia to join Itzy’s comeback in H2
Lia of Itzy is returning to the K-pop scene after taking a break since September 2023 due to health issues. According to JYP Entertainment, Lia will be joining her group for the upcoming album scheduled for release sometime this year. “Lia has been getting treatment for her anxiety issues and has recovered remarkably. After a thorough discussion with Lia, we’ve decided Lia will be resuming her group activities for their upcoming solo album scheduled for release in the second half of
K-pop July 9, 2024
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Lee Seunghoon of Winner collaborates with webtoon creator Kian84 for solo EP
K-pop boy band Winner’s Lee Seunghoon hinted at a special collaboration with renowned webtoon creator and entertainer Kian84 for his first-ever solo album, “My Type.” YG Entertainment posted a 14-second clip on YouTube announcing the collaboration. The clip shows Kian84 in a close-up shot, during which he says, “Lee Seunghoon of Winner is back with his first solo album.” The clip also unveils a bit of the melody for the eponymous “My Type.” Lee Seunghoon
K-pop July 9, 2024
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K-pop groups produced by K-pop artists: Better chances of success?
The number of K-pop artists expanding their careers and venturing into producing new K-pop groups is slowly growing. These artists are typically in their late 20s to 30s who once dominated the entertainment scene such as Kim Jae-joong, Zico and Lee Hae-in. Due to the notorious "seven-year curse" in K-pop, most idols' heyday is over when they are in their 20s. The seven-year curse refers to the disbanding of most K-pop groups seven years after their debut as their exclusive contrac
K-pop July 8, 2024
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Ye to hold first Korean standalone concert next month
American rapper Ye, also known as Kanye West, is holding his first-ever standalone concert in Korea on Aug. 23, according to Channel Candy. Channel Candy, a global media brand specializing in music, announced Saturday that its parent company Nextis will host Ye’s first concert in Korea at the Goyang Stadium in Ilsan, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi Province. Ye had previously performed in Korea 14 years ago in 2010 at the Summer Week&T festival held at Naksan Beach in Yangyang, Gangwon Province. &
Culture July 7, 2024
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Jimin of BTS lands on Official UK Singles Chart with new solo song
Jimin of the K-pop sensation BTS entered the Official UK Singles Chart with his solo song “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco).” “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band” is a B-side track from the artist’s upcoming second solo album “Muse” and was dropped on June 28 ahead of the full release. The song landed at No. 46 on the Official UK Singles Chart dated July 11, becoming Jimin’s fifth solo single to enter the chart. His first single to chart wel
K-pop July 7, 2024
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[What to Play] Songs to mellow out to on rainy days
The monsoon season is back, bringing heavy rains nationwide for the next few weeks. The gray clouds and humid air could be a downer for those who enjoy outdoor activities and the sun. But there are no better days to tune into melancholic ballad numbers to stay cozy and curled up on a couch than rainy weekends. Queue up these tracks for this year’s monsoon season, which will likely end late this month. Taeyeon- "Rain" K-pop diva Taeyeon, also a member of the legendary K-pop girl g
weekender July 6, 2024
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[팟캐스트] (597) 반려견 소유권, '기른 정'이냐 '최초 분양'이냐
진행자: 홍유, Elise Youn Canine custody clash: Does dog belong to buyer or guardian? 기사 요약: 반려견을 처음 분양받은 사람과 실제로 기른 사람 중 누구에게 소유권이 있는지 가리는 판결에서 1심과 2심이 엇갈린 결론을 내 해당 사건이 대법원 판단을 받게 됐다. [1] A messy canine custody battle broke out recently after a woman sued her son's former girlfriend, claiming ownership of a golden retriever who had lived with her for years but is legally owned by the ex-girlfriend. *messy: 지저분한, 엉망인 *sue: 고소하다, 소송을 제기하다 *claim: (…이 사실이라고) 주장하다 [2] Seoul High Court
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