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#coronavirus4 K-pop stars, including BTS' Jungkook, test negative after visiting Itaewon last month
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- BTS' Jungkook and three other K-pop idol singers visited Itaewon, the center of the recent outbreak of the new coronavirus in Seoul, together late last month but have test... 16:39 May. 18 -
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After strong year one, TXT pursue growth via self-production, surprise remake
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Putting their 2019 debut success behind them, K-pop act Tomorrow X Together said Monday they have worked hard to pursue artistic growth through their new EP, "The Dream Ch... 16:35 May. 18 -
#The King: Eternal MonarchStar screenwriter struggling with lower-than-expected popularity of 'The King'
By Kim Boram SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- SBS' fantasy romance "The King: Eternal Monarch" was one of the most anticipated TV series for the first half of 2020 in South Korea, for the reunion of star ... 13:34 May. 18 -
#BLACKPINKBLACKPINK to release new single in June, full album in Sept.
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- K-pop quartet BLACKPINK plans to release their first full studio album in September, preceded by serial releases of two new singles starting next month, the group's manage... 11:53 May. 18 -
#the World of the Married'The World of the Married' sets record for cable drama viewership
SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- Smash-hit JTBC drama series "The World of the Married" has wrapped up its 16-episode run, setting a record high with viewership of nearly 28.4 percent for a cable drama. ... 11:50 May. 17 -
#Choi Ji-wooStar actress Choi Ji-woo gives birth to her first child
SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- Star actress Choi Ji-woo gave birth to her first child Saturday, two years after she got married, her management said. "Choi gave birth to a daughter this morning," YG ... 15:46 May. 16 -
#K-pop livestreaming concertsK-pop concerts go online in time of pandemic
By Park Boram SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- Tens of thousands of fans from across the globe simultaneously cheered and applauded in the safety of their own homes when their favorite K-pop boy band, Sup... 17:05 May. 15 -
#Gag ConcertLong-running TV comedy show goes on indefinite hiatus due to waning popularity
SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- Changes in the media industry, such as the emergence of online streaming services, have exerted a strong influence on South Korean show business. A handful of long-runn... 11:27 May. 15 -
#Monsta X N. American tourK-pop boy band Monsta X puts off N. American tour over pandemic
SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy band Monsta X has put off its North American concert tour, set to kick off next month, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, its management agency said Thursd... 17:11 May. 14 -
#BTS Bang Bang Con the LiveBTS to stage live online concert next month in time of virus quarantine
SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- Having rescheduled the entire itinerary of its world tour this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, K-pop boy band BTS will stage a live online concert next month, inviti... 16:08 May. 14 -
#Mnet Good GirlMusic show 'Good Girl' assembles 10 'bad girl' musicians to compete for reward money
SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- In the latest in its breed of K-pop music competition shows, cable channel Mnet launched "Good Girl" on Thursday, which puts 10 "bad girl" musicians on a quest to win rewa... 14:55 May. 14 -
#KCONGlobal K-pop fest KCON to be streamed on YouTube amid outbreak
SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- KCON, a major K-pop and Korean culture festival series held overseas every year, will be held partly online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, its organizer announced Thursday.... 11:43 May. 14 -
#Jung Joon-young appealSinger Jung takes rape conviction to Supreme Court
SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- Jung Joon-young, a disgraced singer and TV personality sentenced to five years in prison for rape and other crimes in a Seoul high court earlier this week, has appealed to... 11:26 May. 14 -
#BIGBANG BTS TWICE BLACKPINK returnWith BIGBANG, BTS on course to return, K-pop scene to present dream team lineup
By Park Boram SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- With two K-pop sensations, BTS and BIGBANG, warming up to release new albums, the K-pop community is on course to host a unprecedentedly star-studded lineup ... 15:26 May. 13 -
#singerAppellate court reduces prison terms of singers in rape case
SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- An appellate court on Tuesday reduced the prison sentences of Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon, two South Korean singers convicted of rape and other crimes, by one and 2... 15:20 May. 12 -
#R-rated contentR-rated series gain popularity on small screen in S. Korea
SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Adults-only television series have recently come into the spotlight in the relatively conservative South Korean entertainment scene on the back of rising demand for divers... 11:50 May. 12 -
#DAY6Band DAY6 to release new album despite members' illness
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- K-pop idol rock band DAY6 is set to release a new album, "The Book of Us: The Demon." on Monday as scheduled, although the band will temporarily halt its activities due to... 16:29 May. 11 -
#BIGBANG Taeyang documentaryBIGBANG's 2nd documentary featuring Taeyang to hit YouTube next week
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The second documentary film by iconic K-pop band BIGBANG will hit YouTube next week, featuring member Taeyang, in the runup to the band's upcoming music release, its agenc... 15:27 May. 11 -
#NU'EST The NocturneBoy band NU'EST drops new alum 'The Nocturne'
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Returning to the K-pop scene with a new album, "The Nocturne" Monday, five-member boy band NU'EST explores the thrill and fascination of nighttime with an homme fatale con... 14:19 May. 11
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Boy band Monsta X grateful for recent U.S. breakthrough
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(LEAD) (News Focus) Amid growing IPO rumblings, Big Hit shifts away from heavy reliance on BTS
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(LEAD) Late 5th-early 6th century funeral relics unearthed at royal tomb complex
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(News Focus) Amid growing IPO rumblings, Big Hit shifts away from heavy reliance on BTS
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Late 5th-early 6th century funeral relics unearthed at royal tomb complex
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(News Focus) Amid growing IPO rumblings, Big Hit shifts away from heavy reliance on BTS
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BTS cements presence in world music scene with 4th Billboard win
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'Parasite' jumps to No. 4 at North American box office after Oscar wins
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Fake news another hurdle in tackling coronavirus in S. Korea
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Chart manipulation suspicion continues to rock K-pop industry
