The trend of collecting celebrity goods, a part of popular hallyu culture, has reached new heights. What began as fans selling handcrafted idol goods over social media has evolved into a complete business. Level up your fan credit by touring stores that sell your favorite artists’ goods, the hottest new trend taking over the hallyu...Read More
Kim Jae Joong of K-pop boy group JYJ is under fire for saying that he tested positive for COVID-19 as an April Fools’ Day prank. On April 1, Kim Jae Joong delivered shocking news through his Instagram. In the post, Kim Jae Joong said, “I’m in the hospital after being tested positive for COVID-19. I miss so many people right now.” He continued, “This happened because I didn’t...Read More
The K-pop merchandise market is enjoying strong sales, led by BTS, which is sweeping global music charts in the U.S., U.K. and Japan. BTS has sold more than 2.13 million copies of its new album “Map of the Soul: Persona” since its release April 12, setting a record for the highest first-week sales by a...Read More
