Netmarble said Thursday it has launched BTS Universe Story in 173 countries, a storytelling game featuring 3D-scanned avatars of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. According to the South Korean game maker, in BTS Universe Story, users can create and participate in interactive, choose-your-own-adventure-style stories where their choices throughout the game lead to...Read More
K-pop boy band SuperM presented its television debut performance of its new single “One (Monster & Infinity)” on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” in the United States on Wednesday (US time). The seven-member project group under SM Entertainment presented a pre-recorded performance of the song, the lead track off the group’s upcoming inaugural studio album “Super...Read More
This photo, provided by Big Hit Entertainment, shows South Korean boy band BTS and American pop star Halsey (C) in the music video for “Boy With Luv.” According to the agency, BTS sent a letter of recommendation to TIME for Halsey, who was included on the TIME 100 list of the world’s most influential people...Read More
BTS are officially TikTok’s most-followed Korean act, with the K-Pop heroes passing 20 million followers on the app. They’re no strangers to smashing records, and it seems they’re not stopping there. The lads – Jimin, Jungkook, V, Suga, RM, Jin, and J-Hope – are the most popular stars from Korea with 20 million followers, while...Read More
Big Hit Entertainment, the management agency for K-pop super group BTS, was to start demand forecasting for domestic and overseas institutions Thursday in the runup to its initial public offering (IPO). Big Hit Entertainment will determine the initial offering price following the two-day forecasting session as one of the largest talent agencies is slated to...Read More
K-pop girl group TWICE will release a new single album in Japan in November, according to its label-management company Wednesday. The two-track Japanese single, titled “Better,” will be released on Nov. 18, according to JYP Entertainment. “Better” will comprise the lead track of the same title and “Scorpion.” JYP said the new single was produced...Read More
A promotional video of K-pop superstars BTS introducing the South Korean capital topped 100 million views in the first 10 days of its release, the Seoul city government said Thursday. The video, which launched Sept. 11 on the city’s tourism platform (www.visitseoul.net) and social media channels, had racked up 104,893,115 views as of Monday midnight,...Read More
K-pop supergroup BTS on Wednesday presented a special message at the 75th United Nations General Assembly, urging the world’s youth to remember and seek out their dreams despite the challenges that they may face from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Now more than ever, we must remember who we are and face who we are. We must...Read More
“Ice Cream,” K-pop girl group BLACKPINK’s new single, remained on Billboard’s main singles Hot 100 chart for three consecutive weeks since its release. Billboard said Tuesday (US time) that “Ice Cream,” featuring Selena Gomez, ranked 61st on the latest Hot 100 chart. The single debuted at No. 13 in its first week, achieving a record...Read More
It’s only natural to want to know everything about someone you adore. Fans’ admiration for their favorite celebrities is not any different. For hallyu fans who want to feel connected with their favorite stars in every way, we uncovered a few places frequented by popular k-pop stars. EXO Sehun’s pick – Cofioca The enthusiasm stars...Read More
