Major landmarks in Seoul were illuminated in purple, the signature color of sensational K-pop band BTS, on Saturday as the band held its fan meeting and concerts in the capital in a festive mood. The septet held the Seoul leg of its “5th Muster [Magic Shop]” fan meeting and concert tour in the Olympic Gymnastics...Read More
Major landmarks in Seoul will be illuminated in violet, the signature color of the sensational K-pop band BTS, over the weekend to celebrate the band’s concerts in its home country. The city will light up two major bridges — Hannam Bridge and Dongho Bridge — that link southern Seoul to central Seoul over the Han...Read More
The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), an affiliate of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, on June 18 announced the appointment of Stray Kids, a nine-member K-pop boy group, as the service’s first promotional ambassadors. For three years, KOCIS has hosted the international content contest “Talk Talk Korea,” an event that K-pop groups...Read More
K-pop girl group LABOUM will be adding a new member to the group for their promotions in Japan. On June 19, LABOUM announced through ‘Rakuten LIVE’ that the group will be holding an audition for the sixth member. LABOUM’s management agency NH Media stated, “The new member will only be participating in the group’s Japanese...Read More
South Korean megastar band BTS has sold more than 600,000 tickets for it stadium tour so far, raking in a staggering $79 million. According to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore, the K-pop act earned $44 million, selling 299,770 tickets, from it first “Love Yourself: Speak Yourself” U.S. stadium tour in three cities ― the Rose...Read More
Throwing its first-ever concert in the second-biggest South Korean city of Busan on Saturday, K-pop band BTS dazzled some 25,000 fans in this bustling port city. The area around Busan Asiad Auxiliary Stadium, close to the southeastern coastline, was buzzing with BTS fans, famously known as “ARMY,” from early in the morning as excited fans...Read More
Jeon Somi, the winner of the first season of the high-profile idol audition show “Produce 101,” launched her much-anticipated solo career on Thursday, resuming her music career after nearly three years. The 19-year-old came to instant fame in 2016 after finishing first on Season 1 of “Produce 101,” debuting with the 11-member project girl band...Read More
The second-largest South Korean city of Busan is bustling with excitement and preparations Friday as tens of thousands of fans are set to visit the city to see K-pop world stars BTS over the weekend. The septet will arrive in Busan on Saturday to throw the Busan leg of the band’s “5th Muster [Magic Shop]”...Read More
K-pop boy group MONSTA X had an honor of meeting South Korean President Moon Jae-in, First Lady Kim Jung-sook, and King Harald V of Norway in Oslo, Norway. On June 12 (local time), President Moon and First Lady safely landed in Oslo for a state visit to commemorate the 60th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations....Read More
Kang Daniel, a member of the disbanded boy band Wanna One, is expected to finally return to the K-pop scene as a solo artist with the establishment of a management agency for himself. His aides said Monday the singer has recently established Konnect Entertainment, a one-person company, in Seoul to launch his solo career. The...Read More
