Global sensation BTS surprised their fans on Friday by releasing a digital single “Dynamite” ahead of their scheduled album release later this year. The track is unprecedentedly recorded all in English – something they had never tried before, since their debut seven years ago. During their online media showcase, leader RM explained it was indeed a new challenge for them. “We never released a song before the official album release or in English, and frankly, it wasn’t our plan either,” he said. “But while recording for our upcoming album, we thought this track’s energy was so fun and fitting, and considering the ongoing situation around the world, we wanted to enjoy it as quickly as possible with as many people +
BTS continues to surprise us, hitting the world with another first: a song that’s performed fully in English. BTS will simultaneously release the digital single ‘Dynamite’ sound source and music video to the world at 1 pm (Korean time) on +
As all ballparks across the nation closed again because of a recent surge in coronavirus cases, the goal now for the South Korean baseball league is to complete the season without disruption, a senior official said Thursday. Ryu Dae-hwan, secretary-general +
Following the success of the “BTS World” mobile game that launched last year, the global boy band once again collaborated with game developer Netmarble to unveil “BTS Universe Story,” an interactive mobile storytelling platform, on Wednesday. This is in alignment +
South Korea’s daily new virus cases jumped by triple digits for the seventh straight day Thursday as church-linked infections in the greater capital area continued to pile up, with more virus cases being identified across the nation. The country added +
South Korean food companies scored massive sales growth in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the demands increased for products that can be consumed at homes, in both domestic and overseas markets. In the second quarter this year, CJ +
Gyeonggi Gov. Lee Jae-myung issued an administrative order Tuesday making it mandatory for residents and visitors in Gyeonggi Province to wear face masks indoors and outdoors as coronavirus cases surge in the Seoul metropolitan area at an alarming rate. The +
BTS released a teaser video for its new song “Dynamite” on August 19. In this video, BTS wearing retro costumes reminiscent of the ’90s and dancing disco to sensuous music are eye-catching. It is a short video of 30 seconds, +
K-pop superstar BTS member J-Hope has donated 100 million won ($84,000) to help underprivileged children suffering through COVID-19, according to nonprofit organization ChildFund Korea, Tuesday. “I hope this donation will go to disadvantaged children facing various social issues, especially those +
The national weather agency on Monday issued special warnings for heat waves in most parts of Korea, following heavy monsoon rains that caused casualties. The hot and humid southwestern winds joined the North Pacific High, a semipermanent, subtropical anticyclone, around +
KCON, the world’s largest Korean pop music and culture convention, has attracted more than 1 million fans over the past +
The boys of BTS may be on a break, but their music keeps on kicking. On Wednesday, their agency Big +
Big Hit Entertainment, the agency behind BTS, said it has acquired midsized agency Source Music, home to girl group GFriend. +
Ophelie Cambay, an 18-year-old French tourist, looked absolutely thrilled as her long-cherished dream of attending a K-pop concert in Korea +
K-pop superstars BTS went on a long-term break to recharge themselves following the band’s Billboard-topping back-to-back album releases, its management +
KPOP artists with high popularity at home and abroad, including the group’s LOOΠΔ, A.C.E, ONEUS and Newkidd will make a +
Parksal Company’s girl group RENDEZVOUS scouted Vegas Ling Yi as a new member. She was the last one to join +
The Mnet Asian Music Awards, or MAMA, the biggest annual K-pop awards series held outside of South Korea, is reconsidering +
EXO, SHINee and NCT members have come together for new boy band “Super M” that will debut in America in +
ITZY, Nature, Lee Hyun, Yang Da-il and Lee Woo, who represent the local K-pop scene, will participate in the “2019 +
K-pop mainstream idols such as the group CLC, Oh My Girl, Weki Meki, The Boyz and ATEEZ will join in +
Kang Daniel of disbanded project group Wanna One and JIHYO of K-pop girl group TWICE are reportedly dating. On August +
South Korea’s daily new virus cases bounced back to above 60 on Wednesday as cluster infections in major cities and imported cases do not show signs of letting up. The country added 63 cases, including 30 local infections, raising the total caseload to 13,244, according to the Korea Centers for +
Worsening fiscal health, second virus wave cited as major risks Korea has been recognized around the world for its economic resilience in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is still struggling to find an impetus to jumpstart and revitalize its economy amid lingering uncertainties here and abroad. Although +
Singers Irene and Seulgi of K-pop girl group Red Velvet are paving a new way for the group with the success of its first unit group IRENE & SEULGI. Released on Monday, the unit’s first album “Monster” has floated to the top of multiple pieces of music streaming charts, including +
Dream Concert will be returning this year in a different way! On July 6, it was announced by Korea Entertainment Producer’s Association (KEPA) that 2020 Dream Concert will be held this year on July 25 and 26. The event will be held without a live audience at the venue, but +
MBC will be hosting an online charity concert! In an effort to combat COVID-19, MBC will be hosting the global K-pop donation concert “World is ONE” on July 9 through MBC M, Naver TV, and V Live. MBC and World Vision have co-organized the event in hopes to deliver hope across +
Fans who want to know and comprehend KPOP singers’ Korean lyrics better search their lyrics on YouTube. Some of these videos, titled EASY LYRICS, have more than 100 million views. The lyrics introductory videos of popular groups around the world, including BLACKPINK and BTS, have a really high number of +
Thousands of local Vietnamese college graduates have gathered for a chance to work for Samsung Electronics, which has become the leading foreign company in the Southeast Asian country. According to the Samsung Group Vietnam branch, around 2,000 college graduates took the Global Samsung Aptitude Test (GSAT) at the Vietnam National +
The novel coronavirus spreading in South Korea now has its origin in Europe and the US, health authorities said Monday, and it is known to be six times as infectious as the original strain that emerged in China. The variant belongs to the GH clade, which has largely been circulated +
AOA (Ace of Angels) leader Jimin has quit the act after a K-pop bullying scandal earlier this month, adding credence to the allegation she has been harassing former groupmate Mina. FNC Entertainment broke the news late Saturday, saying the main rapper “is leaving the band and quitting her show business +
The first half of this year was an especially bumpy road for Korean television. Although the sudden outbreak of COVID-19 halted some productions for a while, small-screen content came into new limelight as a source of joy and comfort for people stuck at home in the period of quarantine. JTBC +
As KPOP has gained worldwide popularity, the Korean language is naturally receiving the attention of many foreigners at the same time. Fans who want to know and comprehend KPOP singers’ Korean lyrics better search their lyrics on YouTube. Some of these videos, titled EASY LYRICS, have more than 100 million +
More and more previous and current members of K-pop groups are revealing conflict with other members on social media. FNC Entertainment announced late Saturday night that Jimin, leader of AOA, will be leaving the group and will quit all activity following former bandmate Mina’s exposure of Jimin’s harsh actions. “The +
The debate heated up over whether successful K-pop stars should be exempted from Korea’s mandatory military service during a public +
KPOP sensation BTS has offered the pleasure and healing of watching and listening on a colorful stage at the KBS +
Organizers of a world-famous ice fishing festival on Thursday decided to delay its opening to Jan. 11 from the originally +
The BBC called it “the Beatles for the 21st century” and Time magazine included it on its list of the +
If you are the one who is interested in Korean drama or culture, you might have wondered where these celebrities +
“Joon-il, I know nothing happens your way. But don’t worry. Everything has to be done perfectly,” 51-year-old Yang Joon-il told +
From BTS to rookie ITZY, which has brightened the music scene, all of them will participate in the “2019 SBS +
It is the most wonderful season of the year, just as the lyrics of a famous song. If you happen +
Of all the retro K-pop stars of the 1990s reemerging in recent years, Yang Joon-il is perhaps the least expected. +
K-pop boy band BTS created an economic effect worth 1 trillion won (US$860.7 million) with its latest three concerts in +
Voting in the fan and star section of “THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS” (TMA) where fans and artists communicate in one +
The annual Golden Disc Awards select nominees based on precise data from Gaon Chart, Korea’s largest album tracker, so the +
If you are a fan of Ice Skating but don’t want to feel the freezing climate outside, this is a +
The “Seoul Plaza Ice Skating Rink” will be in operation for 52 days, from December 20, 2019 (Fri.) to February +
“GD of the 90s” singer Yang Joon-il confirming the fan meeting 30 years after his debut, tickets for the fan +
In the winter, when your body and mind shrink due to the cold weather, why not visit the cultural facilities +
Five more teams including BTS, SEVENTEEN, TWICE, GOT7, NU’EST, MONSTA X, MAMAMOO, Janabi, ITZY, ChungHa and Paul Kim — have +
Today, following the last posting, I will introduce some delicious places in Korea that I actually visited. In fact, it’s +
To attract foreign tourists, the Korean government will allow group tourists from the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia who will visit +
When you go abroad for a trip, you might wonder what local people actually eat. At least, I do. So +
As the nation is still in the tail end of a strong summer heat wave, nationwide beer festivals are set +
In addition to Seoul’s sectional opening of the closed Deoksugung Stone Wall Path area in August 2017, the remaining 70 +
While it is still hot and humid, Everland amusement park unveiled its Halloween season schedule for those who plan to +
A special fashion show will be held where spectators can appreciate the diversity of hanbok fashion, which includes royal costumes +
What is the image of Seoul, the capital city of the Republic of Korea, with over 9,000 Korean and foreign +
The ‘2018 Chuncheon Leisure Sports Festival’, a gathering of leisure sports people from all over the world and Chuncheon citizens, +
YG Entertainment’s Celeb bear “Krunk” now meets at the GRÉVIN Museum Seoul. GRÉVIN Museum Seoul, the world’s best celebrity wax +
Stepping onto the fourth floor of Musee Grevin Seoul, where the three-story exhibit of the wax museum begins its downward +
How cold is winter in Korea? When winter arrives in Korea, icy cold winds come with it. However, no matter +
As a record-breaking heat wave continues to scorch Korea, more people are turning to dishes that are believed to help +
