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 K-pop band, its label Big Hit Entertainment said Friday. According to eBay Korea, K-pop merchandise sales in March rose more than 50 percent compared to the same month the previous year. Sales in April increased 57 percent compared to last year. Get booking 2019 Super Concert “Thanks to BTS, foreign fans flock to online markets to purchase K-pop merchandise,” Moon Ji-young, head of Global Affairs +
Three Korean names made it on the TIME 100 Most Influential People 2019 list, announced Wednesday in the United States: BTS, Lee Hoe-sung and Sandra Oh. The annual list was revealed on April 17 and lists 100 people (or entities) +
Having captivated music fans around the world, BTS has made a comeback with a great look for local fans. In Mnet’s “M Countdown,” which aired today (18th April), BTS’ new song stage was first unveiled in Korea. On the same +
The nine-day Royal Culture Festival from April 27 to May 5 will be held at the royal palaces of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) , displaying Korea’s proud culture and history through state-of–the-art technology. The Cultural Heritage Administration on April 17 +
BTS held a global press conference at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul to mark the release of its MAP OF THE SOUL (PERSONA) album today. Appearing in formal attire on the day, BTS showed off its warm-hearted visuals +
Avengers: Endgame is going to snap its fingers and half the world will disappear – into the cinema for three hours and two minutes of their lives. The movie is set to be released in Korean theaters on April 24, 2019. +
Marvel Studios unleashed an Asia-wide promotional blitz for their latest superhero blockbuster in Seoul on Monday, with a triumvirate of stars as well as the head of the studios going all out to woo their primary market. Robert Downey Jr., +
K-pop sensation BTS is almost certain to top music charts in the United States and U.K with its latest album “Map of the Soul: Persona,” making K-pop history. In an article published prior to its next listing, Sunday, Billboard said +
K-pop sensation BTS is on course to take its third #1 on Billboard 200 with the group’s latest release ‘MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA’. Billboard announced on April 15, “Industry forecasters suggest the set, which was released on April +
K-pop boy group BTS is confirmed to return to the ‘BBMAs’ stage, and the group will perform ‘Boy With Luv’ with the featuring artist Halsey. On April 14, it was announced that BTS and Halsey will perform together at the +
Department of “Applied Music” of Hanyang University ERICA ranked one of the best at the entry test of early decision plans for college 2019! The vocal major position of this department ranked one of the highest competition rates of 477.5:1 as many recent years at entry test of early decision +
Yoona from K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation has been appointed as a talent ambassador for an upcoming big film festival ‘International Film Festival & Awards Macao’. During the press conference for ‘International Film Festival & Awards Macao’ on November 8, it was announced that Yoona will be a talent ambassador along with +
Kakao M announced on November 8, will be attending the upcoming 2018 Melon Music Awards, which is now in its 10th year. The 2018 Melon Music Awards officially began its first round of voting last month, when it revealed the full list of artists who are nominated for this year’s +
Of all the beautiful autumn sceneries throughout Hangang Park, Seoul introduced four trails that are like treasures hidden in the city and waterside courses along the banks of Hangang River that are stained with the touch of autumn. Book your Pink Muhly Photoshoot session Nanji Reed Wind Path to enjoy both +
After resting at the hostel for an hour, off we go to our last stop on our first day exploring Seoul. Our hostel is near Chungmuro station so we just waited at the Exit 2 near Daehan Cinema for the bus that will take us to the N Seoul Tower. +
Foreign tourists will get free admission or discounts at 96 attractions in Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi Province, with a special travel card. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday it will issue 6,000 limited versions of the Discover Seoul Pass on Tuesday. The travel ticket exclusively for foreigners, introduced by Seoul +
Following sold-out concerts in North America and Europe, K-pop boy group BTS is gearing up for performances in front of Asian fans starting this month. According to BTS’ concert schedule released by Big Hit Entertainment, the seven-member act is scheduled to stage 17 concerts in eight Asian cities and countries, +
Melon Music Awards, which has become one of the most popular music awards in Korea! Melon Music Awards took off with the 2005 online awards and held its first offline award ceremony in 2009, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. There is a saying in the Korean proverb that +
Thousands of people in the South Korean capital on Friday (November 2) cooked up a 40-ton feast of traditional spicy cabbage known as kimchi, at a charity event for the city’s poor. Sporting red hats and pink gloves, more than 2,000 people gathered around long tables set up in Seoul +
BTS became the first Korean act to accrue over a billion streams on Apple Music. The seven-member act made history on Apple’s music streaming site by becoming the first Korean act to be streamed over a billion times. The band’s representing label Big Hit Entertainment shared the news on its +
More celebrities are coming to Asia’s biggest festival, 2018 Asia Artist Awards. Recently, Sunmi was announced to attend the 2018 Asia Artist Awards (Chairman Park Jun-chul, 2018 Asia Artist Awards, ‘2018 AAA’) at Incheon Namdong Gymnasium on November 28th. Get Booking your KPOP ticket package Debuted as a member of +
The “2018 AAA” is a two-way operating between the Red Carpet Event and the main awards ceremony. The red carpet event will be attended by all 28 actors and 26 singers who will participate in the 2018 Asia Artist Awards, which will be held before the main award ceremony. Especially, +