K-pop super group BTS delivered a performance of “Dynamite,” its latest smash-hit single, on the popular US talent competition show “America’s Got Talent.” The seven-member band presented a pre-recorded live performance of “Dynamite” on the weekly TV program, now in its 15th season, aired Monday (US time) on American television network NBC. The performance held...Read More
K-pop girl group BLACKPINK’s single “Ice Cream” remained on Billboard’s main singles Hot 100 chart for the second week since its release. “Ice Cream,” featuring American pop singer Selena Gomez, finished at 49th on the latest Hot 100 chart after debuting at No. 13 last week, according to Billboard on Tuesday (US time). The Hot...Read More
K-pop record labels have lost one of their most lucrative revenue streams during the COVID-19 pandemic ― their stars performing in front of massive crowds. In a desperate attempt to survive the crisis, many have turned to online platforms. K-pop titan BTS, for instance, performed the virtual concert “Bang Bang Con: The Live” in June...Read More
K-pop boy band BTS’ single “Dynamite” finished second on Billboard’s main singles chart after spending two weeks at the top, Billboard reported Monday (U.S. time). BTS’ “Dynamite” dipped to No. 2 on the latest Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week ending Sept. 19, the American music publication said. Cardi B’s “WAP,” featuring Megan Thee...Read More
RM, the leader of K-pop super group BTS and a well-known art buff, has donated 100 million won (US$84,000) to the art foundation of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary (MMCA) on the occasion of his birthday last week, the foundation announced Monday. The donation will be used to distribute 4,000 art catalogues of...Read More
Defense Minister nominee Suh Wook said Monday that the ministry should consult with the public before deciding whether to grant the members of K-pop group BTS exemptions from mandatory military service. “The service should be carried out by all able-bodied men in an equitable manner,” the sitting Army chief said in a written opinion submitted...Read More
The group ‘BTS’ , the first Korean singer to reach No. 1 on the US Billboard main single chart for two weeks in a row, meets DJ Bae Chul-soo. According to MBC on the 11th, BTS will appear on MBC FM4U’Bae Chulsoo’s Music Camp’ (hereinafter’BaeCam’) on the 14th. ‘Baecam’ is a’pop-specialized’ radio program that has...Read More
K-pop sensation BTS, who has topped Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for the second consecutive week, will promote tourism in Seoul to the group’s fans around the world. The Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Tourism Organization (STO) on Sept. 10 said a video promoting tourism in the capital titled “See You in Seoul” will be...Read More
– BTS talks success of ‘Dynamite’ and drops hints for upcoming album in KBS News 9 interview With the gigantic success of “Dynamite” under their belt, BTS took to KBS News 9, one of the most-watched news shows in Korea, on Thursday evening. Throughout the 20-minute interview, the seven bandmates shared their thoughts on the...Read More
K-pop boy band EXO’s lead vocalist Chen, whose wife had a daughter in April, has come under attack after releasing a soundtrack for SBS’s new romance TV series “Do You Like Brahms?” on Tuesday. Chen’s sentimental “Your moonlight” was rated 1.5 out of 5 on local streaming site Melon as of Wednesday afternoon. The score...Read More
