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KPOP Music Production Program HaB Korea(CEO Daniel Kim) and 2% Entertainment(CEO Youngjoon Yang) recently signed a strategic partnership and launched a new KPOP program(2% Entertainment KPOP Music Production Program). 2% Entertainment is a company that produces and distributes comprehensive content such as music, video, image, emoticons, webtoons, and animations, and performs business areas in all areas of content-related fields, from content production to service distribution to promotion marketing. With a strategic partnership with 2% entertainment, you can make your own KPOP song and distribute it to major music platforms! Through this program, you will receive a song composed by a KPOP music producer. During the program, you will be trained and record your song and finally release the song. Producing +
How Korea became Cultural Juggernaut A New York Times feature on Nov. 3 analyzed why Korean pop culture like the smash Netflix series “Squid Game” has grown popular worldwide. In the article “From BTS to ‘Squid Game’: How South Korea +
Squid Game filming locations in Seoul With the explosive global success of the Netflix series “Squid Game,” shooting locations of the drama such as the dalgona (honeycomb) street kiosk have emerged as hot spots. Korea.net visited several of the sites. +
111M people worldwide view smash Netflix series ‘Squid Game’ The original Korean series “Squid Game” is the “biggest series at launch” in Netflix history. Netflix on Oct. 12 tweeted that 111 million people worldwide have seen “Squid Game.” Squid Game +
South Korea and Singapore agreed to exempt vaccinated travelers from mandatory quarantine South Korea and Singapore agreed Friday to exempt or ease vaccinated travelers from mandatory quarantine upon arrival, in a major step to help revitalize people-to-people exchanges between the +
South Korea living with COVID-19 plan South Korea said Sunday it will set up a committee this week for a strategy on the “New Normal” of “living with COVID-19,” with the vaccination campaign picking up speed. The government plans to +
BTS-Coldplay collaboration ‘My Universe’ debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 K-pop supergroup BTS made another No. 1 debut on Billboard’s main singles chart with a collaboration single with British rock band Coldplay, Billboard said Monday (U.S time). It +
Squid Game topped all 83 countries where Netflix is serviced The “Squid Game” also topped India. India was ranked second until the previous day. As a result, “Squid Game” topped all 83 countries where Netflix is serviced. According to the +
How to select KPOP trainees? Most of them are selected through auditions. Auditions are basically divided into open and irregular recruitment. Public auditions include the agency’s own and survival methods conducted nationwide through broadcasting programs. SM–YG–JYP Entertainment, the three major +
K-Incentive Explorers Be the First One to experience the 19 Best Incentive Tour Programs in Korea selected by the Korea Tourism Organization! We are recruiting “K-Incentive Explorers” to experience outstanding tour programs for free only by reviewing them! Korean Incentive Tour +
On November 28, news outlet Sports Chosun reported that Jun Ji Hyun will be joining Netflix’s original series ‘Kingdom’. According to the report, Jun Ji Hyun will be making a surprise appearance in the very last episode of the second season of ‘Kingdom’. Then, she is said to be wholly joining ‘Kingdom’ from the third season as one of the leads.’Kingdom’ is a fantasy horror drama that is adapted from a popular Korean webtoon ‘The Kingdom of the Gods’. Set in Joseon Dynasty, it is about a mysterious plague overtaking the kingdom and the crown prince (actor Ju Ji Hoon) delving into secrets of his family to uncover the source of the plague.’Kingdom’ was first unveiled earlier this January and received immense love from a great number of Netflix users around the world. Some even stated that ‘Kingdom’ was by far one of +
American TV network NBC will remake the Korean drama “SKY Castle” into a pilot program, reports said Thursday. Yoo Hyun-mi, the writer of the original drama, said earlier Thursday that American entertainment company Warner Bros (WB) has been involved. “Korea is not the only country grappling with +
The breakup of actor Song Joong-ki and actress Song Hye-kyo is dealing an unexpected blow to Taebaek in Gangwon Province, which has promoted itself as the location of 2016 mega-hit drama “Descendants of the Sun” through which the two met. Officials of the city government said Friday +
The monarch whose face appears on Korea’s KRW 10,000 bill is none other than King Sejong the Great, the fourth king of the Joseon Dynasty whose legacy left a lasting imprint on Korean society. Among his numerous achievements, he is most remembered for the invention of Hangeul, +
The success of Netflix’s Korean zombie series “Kingdom” overseas has fueled heightened global interest in and demand for traditional hats worn by the characters. Men from the Joseon Dynasty era (1392-1910), the period in which the series is set, tied their long hair in the hairstyle sangtu every morning and +
The sequel of “Winter Sonata” ― a melodrama series that enjoyed Asia-wide popularity in the 2000s ― is set to be filmed. An outsourced production company official said shooting is about to begin but did not reveal cast members. Kim Yong-soo, who directed the famous horror series +
The highly-anticipated “Kingdom” debuts on Netflix this Friday. The series has garnered attention worldwide, and has been renewed for a second season even before premiering. Written by Kim Eun-hee, who also wrote the popular tvN drama “Signal” (2016) and directed by Kim Seong-hun of the 2016 film +
BTS NCT DREAM: May set to be big month for K-pop fans May is going to be a big month +
BTS wins 4 nominations at 2021 Billboard Music Awards BTS has clinched nominations in four categories ― the most for +
BTS 2nd English single ‘Butter’ on May 21 K-pop sensation BTS is ready to come back next month with the +
BTS Bang Bang Con 21 peak simultaneous 2.7 million viewers The number of peak simultaneous viewers of the latest online +
YG Entertainment Global Audition One of Korea’s largest management agencies YG Entertainment is holding a global audition for a new +
Apologizes over racist jokes about BTS Only about a month after a German radio host came under fire for his +
‘Dynamite’ sets the longest stay on Billboard Hot 100 The digital single “Dynamite” by K-pop megastar BTS has made history +
Busan One Asia Festival 2021 The Busan One Asia Festival (BOF), a major annual K-pop event, will kick off online +
BTS criticizes anti-Asian racism “We feel grief and anger,” Joining the widening “Stop Asian Hate” movement, triggered by the recent +
You Quiz on the Block BTS effect The 99th episode of tvN’s variety show, “You Quiz on the Block,” featuring +
#StopAsianHate Movement K-pop stars like Eric Nam, Jay Park, and Choi Si-won are raising their voices in support of the +
BTS Grammy Awards 2021 BTS, the first K-pop act that earned a Grammy nomination, did not succeed in winning the +
How to select KPOP trainees? Most of them are selected through auditions. Auditions are basically divided into open and irregular recruitment. Public auditions include the agency’s own and survival methods conducted nationwide through broadcasting programs. SM–YG–JYP Entertainment, the three major agencies, has been conducting their own auditions, and not long +
K-Incentive Explorers Be the First One to experience the 19 Best Incentive Tour Programs in Korea selected by the Korea Tourism Organization! We are recruiting “K-Incentive Explorers” to experience outstanding tour programs for free only by reviewing them! Korean Incentive Tour Program: Monitoring Fam Tour October ~ November 2021 *registration +
BTS will hold an offline concert in the United States BTS announced on its official SNS with the fan community platform Weverse on the morning of September 28 that it will hold an offline performance of “BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA” in LA, USA. Performances are scheduled +
Squid Game tops global Netflix chart Netflix’s Korean original series “Squid Game” has topped the global top 10 charts at the streaming giant, Friday, local time. This is the first time that a Korean drama series reached the top spot on Netflix’s top 10. According to streaming analytics platform FlixPatrol, +
BTS sing their way through United Nations Fully vaccinated South Korean band BTS danced its way through the United Nations in a Monday broadcast, promoting global goals tackling poverty, inequality, injustice and climate change ahead of the annual U.N. gathering of world leaders. The seven-member group filmed a music video +
BTS heads to New York for U.N. event as special presidential envoy K-pop sensation BTS flew to New York on Saturday to attend a United Nations event as a special presidential envoy. The chart-topping group is scheduled to attend the opening ceremony for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Moment of +
BTS Butter reclaims No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 KPOP sensation BTS’ megahit song “Butter” bounced back to No. 1 on this week’s Billboard main singles chart, claiming the top spot for a tenth nonconsecutive week. “@BTS_twt’s “Butter” officially returns to No. 1 on this week’s #Hot100 chart for the +
Netflix K-Drama D.P. Taking on a character that is a departure from his previous romantic lead roles does not mean he wants an image overhaul, actor Jung Hae-in says. “Shooting the six-part series ‘D.P.’ provided a chance to reflect on my emotions and I am certain that the audience will +
BTS inducted into Guinness World Records 2022 Hall of Fame K-pop sensation BTS has entered the Guinness World Records’ 2022 Hall of Fame after setting 23 records in music and social media. “Among several Billboard music awards, Asian music awards and many others, BTS have collected a jaw-dropping 23 Guinness +
KPOP hotshots gear up for September releases September is going to be another huge month for K-pop fans around the world, with some of the most beloved K-pop superstars planning to showcase their new music next month. Included in the star-studded roster are Lisa of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, and +
North Korean teens caught listening to BTS song North Korean high school students who were caught singing and dancing to a song by South Korean boy band BTS are under investigation, according to a South Korean press report Thursday. A source in North Korea’s South Pyongan Province said that the +
Korea Women’s volleyball captain Kim praised “We’ve said this over and over again. Kim Yeon-koung is a one-in-a-billion player.” FIVB, volleyball’s world governing body, on Aug. 4 lauded Kim, captain of the national women’s volleyball team, through its social media for leading Korea to a semifinal berth in the 2020 +
BTS makes 3rd debut Billboard Hot 100 on top K-pop supergroup BTS has achieved another historic milestone, landing at No. +
McDonald’s bets W10 billion on BTS McDonald’s has recently introduced its latest celebrity menu collaboration with BTS. BTS, which CNN +
Vaccinated people can go outdoors without masks South Korea announced Wednesday that people who have received the first dose of +
BTS won four prizes Billboard Music Awards (BBMA) Kpop boy band BTS has won four prizes, including the major title +
BTS Butter surpassed 100 million views in 21 hours The music video for the digital single “Butter” by the group +
BTS ‘Butter’ hits 10 million views in 13 minutes of MV release The new song “Butter” by the group BTS +
Seoul Launches Special Tourist Zone Recovery Project The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) is putting in an effort to revitalize major +
BTS becomes the first all-Asian act to front Rolling Stone in magazine’s history K-pop sensation BTS is featured on the +
BTS to perform new single ‘Butter’ at Billboard Music Awards K-pop superstars BTS will put on its first performance of +
Girl group LOONA named this year’s envoy for Korean culture The 12-member girl group LOONA is the Korean Culture and +
BTS NCT DREAM: May set to be big month for K-pop fans May is going to be a big month +
7 BEST Urban Parks to Visit in Korea Spring is a beautiful time to visit Korea, especially when nature presents +
BTS wins 4 nominations at 2021 Billboard Music Awards BTS has clinched nominations in four categories ― the most for +
Fully vaccinated people can skip 14-day self-isolation South Korean health authorities said Wednesday that fully vaccinated people will be +
BTS 2nd English single ‘Butter’ on May 21 K-pop sensation BTS is ready to come back next month with the +
Youn Yuh-jung of Minari wins Oscar for best supporting actress Youn Yuh-jung has won best supporting actress at this year’s +
31st Lotte Duty Free Family Concert Lotte Duty Free announced on the 20th of April that it will hold the +
McDonald The BTS Set Meal beginning May 26 McDonald’s on Monday announced it will launch a collaboration with BTS as +
BTS Bang Bang Con 21 peak simultaneous 2.7 million viewers The number of peak simultaneous viewers of the latest online +
The new SBS series Taxi Driver The new SBS series, “Taxi Driver,” is set to air starting Friday, delivering hard-boiled +
Andong City, North Gyeongsang Province, announced on the 14th of October that the Andong episode of the viral video promoting +
A monthlong heritage festival that explores South Korea’s royal palaces and culture will kick off this weekend, with some of +
Travolution announced on the 21st of September that it has released a “Seoul Pass Travel Gift Card” for foreign travelers. +
Jeju Olle Walking Festival Now in its 11th year, the Jeju Olle Walking Festival takes place in Jeju’s most beautiful +
South Korean President Moon Jae-in emphasized Monday the importance of global cooperation, based on multilateralism, in the fight against the +
Health authorities say the upcoming national holiday will pose the biggest challenge yet for their disease containment efforts, with millions +
Local broadcaster MBC announced Thursday the name of 11 K-pop stars who will participate in a dog agility competition. The +
Seoul metropolitan government said Thursday it will unveil a series of YouTube videos through which global fans of Korean pop +
With the South Korean release of Walt Disney’s live-action remake “Mulan” just a day away, refreshed calls to boycott the +
K-pop sensation BTS, who has topped Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for the second consecutive week, will promote tourism in Seoul +
