K-pop supergroup BTS’ upcoming Seoul concert in October will be held virtually only, according to the band’s management agency Friday, canceling the in-person element that was planned together. The Oct. 10-11 Seoul concert, “BTS Map Of The Soul ON:E” was announced in August as an in-person show with government-mandated seat distancing measures for COVID-19 prevention....Read More
K-pop project group SuperM said Friday it hopes to deliver positive energy through its inaugural studio album “Super One” to fans during the difficult times of the pandemic. “We’ve felt a lot of pressure from the great achievement we had from our debut album. We’d be satisfied if (fans) become encouraged through ‘Super One’ in...Read More
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has offered an apology to the South Korean people for the killing of a South Korean civil servant by its military earlier this week, Cheong Wa Dae announced Friday. In a formal notice sent to the South, the North conveyed Kim’s message that he feels “very sorry” for “disappointing” President...Read More
Jeju Olle Walking Festival Now in its 11th year, the Jeju Olle Walking Festival takes place in Jeju’s most beautiful season, Autumn. It is a festival that keeps you going, and enjoying the culture, arts, performance, and local eats while hiking a route a day. More than 10,000 participants com from all around the world,...Read More
Asiana Airlines will operate domestic sightseeing flights next month utilizing its A380 fleet whose operation has been suspended due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. The country’s second-largest air carrier said Thursday that the special sightseeing program ― to be offered on Oct. 24 and 25 ― will provide people who have been unable to fly...Read More
Global K-pop act BTS has said the team’s great internal chemistry was driven by genuine friendship among members and the singers being fully aware they are committed to each other businesswise. “We’re all very good friends. We always talk and communicate with each other. And we know that BTS understands each other as well,” BTS...Read More
Adjusting to the turbulent times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, an online-only musical will be launched in November. In the past few months, it has become the norm for musical production companies to stream their shows online, as in-person performances have been barred with tight restrictions to restrain the spread of COVID-19. Though the musical...Read More
K-pop superstar BTS’ new documentary film, “Break The Silence: The Movie,” topped the South Korean box office on its opening day, data showed Friday. “Break The Silence: The Movie,” the fourth film on the group, attracted 21,586 moviegoers on Thursday, the day of its release, outpacing other leading Korean movies, such as thriller “Diva” and...Read More
South Korea’s new coronavirus cases stayed above 100 for the third straight day Friday due to continued rises in sporadic cluster infections, putting the country’s virus fight to the test ahead of a major holiday. The country added 114 more COVID-19 cases, including 95 local infections, raising the total caseload to 23,455, according to the...Read More
K-pop boy band NCT will drop its second album “NCT 2020: RESONANCE Pt. 1” next month after two new members joined the team. SM Entertainment said Thursday that the album will be released at 6 p.m. on Oct. 12. It will have 13 tracks, including the lead singles “Make A Wish” and “From Home.” A...Read More
