Articles by Park Jun-hee
Park Jun-hee
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[Feature] Alcohol marketing: How the forbidden became a K-pop trend
K-pop idols must be camera-ready at all times, and be able to sing, dance and show their charms and talents simultaneously on TV shows and in interviews. But there's one thing you wouldn't have spotted the multitalented artists doing on screens: drinking. Despite being a huge part of South Korean culture, the topic of drinking has been mostly kept off limits for K-pop celebrities. And if they do partake in a drink or two, it is often done in secret, away from the cameras. But in recent
K-pop Oct. 19, 2022
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Love yourself to be able to love others: (G)I-dle on ‘I love’
After enjoying immense love through its first-ever world tour, girl group (G)I-dle has made a return with its new album, “I love,” which dropped Monday evening. This marks a return for the band seven months after it last released “I never die,” the group’s first full-length album, in March. “Being on the world tour was a whole new experience, especially seeing how our foreign fans sang along to our songs. Actually, we finished producing the whole album before
K-pop Oct. 17, 2022
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Lee Chan-hyuk says death is the beginning of his new musical life through first solo album ‘Error’
As the phrase goes, every end is the beginning of something new. For sing Lee Chan-hyuk, it took eight years as a part of sibling duo AKMU to finalize the pieces of his solo identity and put together his first solo album, “Error,” which dropped Monday evening. Though there are many terms that can signal a new start, the word that surrounds the whole album is “death." The Lee Chan-hyuk that people are aware of has disappeared, and a new Lee Chan-hyuk has arrived, said the s
K-pop Oct. 17, 2022
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BTS to enlist in military in order, starting from oldest bandmate Jin
After months of clashing opinions about K-pop sensation BTS’ military exemption, the band’s agency Big Hit Music announced Monday evening that the seven bandmates would enlist in the military in order, starting from Jin, the oldest member. The band’s agency said via a press release that Jin will cancel postponing his enlistment at the end of this month and will adhere to the Military Manpower Administration’s enlistment procedures. It added that the other six bandmates
Defense Oct. 17, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Kim Yong-jun carves new path for decade-plus career with first solo album ‘Suddenly’
Over the course of nearly two decades, Kim Yong-jun of vocal group SG Wannabe has gone from a fresh rookie to an industry veteran who has scored multiple megahits. But he describes himself as a "no-hit wonder" because there’s nothing that he can present as a soloist. Now, Kim seems to be ready to branch out with his first-ever solo album, “Suddenly,” which released Friday evening. “I’m nervous but excited at the same time about dropping my first album, and
Performance Oct. 17, 2022
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Kep1er returns to solve problems in 3rd EP ‘Troubleshooter’
Right in time for the season of leather jackets, Kep1er returned with a girl crush concept. Leaving its usual cute and perky image behind, the girl group dropped its third EP, “Troubleshooter,” Thursday evening. This marks a return after nearly four months for the rookie K-pop act, since its second EP, “Doublast,” in June. Before releasing the new album, the band successfully forayed into Japan's music market with its Japanese debut album, “Fly-Up,” last
K-pop Oct. 13, 2022
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Park Ji-hoon hopes ‘My Answer’ will give listeners 'genuine happiness'
Having spent a year away from music, singer Park Ji-hoon has returned with his sixth EP, “The Answer,” which dropped Wednesday evening. “I was on hiatus for quite a long time since I was busy shooting a drama and doing other activities. I’m a little nervous and excited at the same time thinking that I’ll be able to see my fans in person,” he said during Wednesday’s online press conference. “Since I’m putting out an album after so long, I dyed
K-pop Oct. 13, 2022
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[팟캐스트] (477) 마약 늪에 빠진 한국, 해법은? / 野 “여가부, 폐지 아닌 확대 필요”
진행자: 박준희, Beth Eunhee Hong 1. Soaring drug use catches Korea unprepared 기사 요약: 마약 유통과 공급이 다양한 통로로 급속도로 퍼지면서 한국은 “마약 청정국”에서 벗어나고 있다. 마약 늪에 빠진 한국, 그 해법은? Korea, once touted by the government as “drug-free,” is seeing a fast rise in drug offences. Experts say the government’s belated crackdown is not enough, and prevention and rehabilitation efforts are needed alongside it. * Touted: 장점을 내세우다 * Drug-free: 마약, 마약 복용자가 없는 * Offence: 위법행위; 범죄 * Crackdown: 엄중 단속 * Rehabil
Podcast Oct. 13, 2022
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Soon Ent gathers content creators for Everland Halloween event
Global multi-channel network Soon Ent held its "World Creators’ Halloween” event with Everland, South Korea’s largest outdoor amusement park, on Saturday. Around 300 content creators, including WonJung and Kazakhstan influencer Homa, who has 48.3 million and 45.2 million followers on TikTok, respectively, were present during the event. During the event, the creative producers created their own content in places like Halloween-themed photo zones and tuned visitors into the
Culture Oct. 12, 2022
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Mamamoo ready to 'cause an incident' with 12th EP, 'Mic On'
With sounds of rustling leaves as a backdrop across the country, girl group Mamamoo made its way back to the music charts as a full unit with its 12th EP, “Mic On,” which released Tuesday evening. This marks a return for the band a year after “I Say,” an album that celebrated the K-pop act’s seventh anniversary in September 2021. During Tuesday’s press conference, Solar said the new album shows who Mamamoo is. Moon-byul added that the album’s title could
K-pop Oct. 11, 2022
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Hallyu-themed Korean culture festival beckons K-pop fans in ‘The-K Concert’
The highlight of the spectacle-filled Korean culture event “K Culture Festival 2022” beckoned fans from in and out of the country to “The-K Concert.” Founded in 2020 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism and its affiliated private Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, the festival has been held annually to promote Hallyu, or the Korean Wave. Jointly hosted by the two, the Culture Ministry’s annual large-scale, global event commenced on Sept. 3
Culture Oct. 10, 2022
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[Photo News] Riding the Korean Wave with K-pop artists at ‘The-K Concert’
K-pop singers met with the audience at a K-pop concert titled “The-K Concert” on Friday at the Jamsil Olympic Stadium in southern Seoul. Jointly hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and its affiliated private Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, the festival has been held annually to promote Hallyu, or the Korean Wave.
Culture Oct. 8, 2022
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Stray Kids can be darlings: Boy band returns with ‘Maxident’ that spells out love
As once-verdant leaves are transforming into reds and browns of autumn, Stray Kids welcomed the season with their new album “Maxident” on Friday evening to navigate the seasons of love. This marks the boy band’s return nearly seven months after it released its sixth EP, “Oddinary,” in March. “We didn’t know how to prepare for our new album. We’ve received so much love in the thick of our second ‘Maniac’ world tour, and our skills and st
K-pop Oct. 7, 2022
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[Herald Review] The Kid LAROI cranks out mega-hits at first Korea show
Dramatic drum rolls, electric guitar riffs and flashing lights built an electric atmosphere at KBS Arena Thursday night ahead of Australian singer-songwriter and rapper The Kid LAROI bursting onto the stage. As the crowd roared, the singer jumped onstage with a beaming smile on his face. The 90-minute set jumped back and forth through the musician’s three-year musical journey, switching from an upbeat ballad to several unreleased tracks, showing off what it felt like to return to pre-pande
Performance Oct. 7, 2022
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Treasure hopes 2nd EP ‘The Second Step: Chapter Two’ will be a present for fans
With much anticipation, Treasure is ready to hop on a new treasure hunt with its second EP, “The Second Step: Chapter Two,” making its grand return eight months since enjoying success with its first EP, “The Second Step: Chapter One.” Ahead of the album’s release on Tuesday, the rookie boy band’s members shared their thoughts and musical ideas that went into its forthcoming musical project via an official press release Q&A. Q. How does it feel to release a
K-pop Oct. 3, 2022
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