Art/Culture

Art/Culture

#Refund Sisters
Refund Sisters: latest K-pop sensation that S. Korea is raving about
By Lee Minji SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- It depends on what you define K-pop as, but the Refund Sisters are probably not your typical K-pop stars. Brimming with confidence and bad girl vibes, not... 15:08 Oct. 27
#BTS
BTS' 2014 album lands on Billboard main albums chart
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- A 2014 EP album by K-pop megastar BTS has made a surprise debut on the Billboard main chart. "BTS' 'Skool Luv Affair' debuts at No. 12 on this week's Billboard 200. It... 09:46 Oct. 27
#BTS
BTS nominated for American Music Awards for 3rd year
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- K-pop megastar BTS has been nominated for this year's American Music Awards (AMAs) for a third consecutive year, the band's agency said Tuesday. The seven-member band ... 08:32 Oct. 27
#naver
(LEAD) Naver, CJ sign share-swap deal in strategic tie-up
(ATTN: UPDATES with comments by CJ official and details in paras 7-14; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top online portal operator Naver and entertainment and logistics giant CJ... 21:30 Oct. 26
#naver
Naver, CJ sign share-swap deal in strategic tie-up
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top online portal operator Naver and entertainment and logistics giant CJ Group signed a share-swap deal Monday in a strategic tie-up to boost their competi... 20:00 Oct. 26
#TXT
TXT's new album appears more relatable than ever amid COVID-19 related article
By Lee Minji SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- K-pop act Tomorrow X Together said Monday their upcoming album captures the stories and sentiments of teens who are living in an unprecedented world amid the... 18:44 Oct. 26
#Korean music
Annual K-Music festival to hit London this week as live-online hybrid event amid pandemic
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- The annual K-Music festival in London will kick off this week for a 17-day run as a hybrid event combining live performances and YouTube livestreaming amid the global cor... 17:00 Oct. 26
#BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK becomes first K-pop girl group to sell 1 mln albums related article
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- After becoming the first K-pop girl group to rank No. 2 on the Billboard main album chart, BLACKPINK has set another record by becoming the first all-female act to sell m... 15:40 Oct. 26
#NCT
(LEAD) NCT, BLACKPINK make Billboard 200's top 10
(ATTN: ADDS details on NCT in paras 6-8) SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Popular K-pop acts NCT and BLACKPINK both ranked in the top 10 on the Billboard's main albums chart with their latest albums. ... 11:14 Oct. 26
#TWICE
TWICE says 2nd full album shows band's more daring, dark side related article
By Lee Minji SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Popular K-pop girl group TWICE said Monday that its upcoming full-length album "Eyes Wide Open" will likely surprise fans with the band's darker and bolder s... 11:13 Oct. 26
#K-pop
SM Entertainment's new girl group to debut in Nov.
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- SM Entertainment, the K-pop powerhouse that represents popular girl groups Girls' Generation and Red Velvet, on Monday announced the debut of a new girl group next month.... 10:16 Oct. 26
#NCT
NCT, BLACKPINK make Billboard 200's top 10
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Popular K-pop acts NCT and BLACKPINK both ranked in the top 10 on the Billboard's main albums chart with their latest albums. The 23-member boy band NCT debuted at No.... 09:56 Oct. 26