The debate heated up over whether successful K-pop stars should be exempted from Korea’s mandatory military service during a public hearing at the National Assembly in Seoul. Chaired by Rep. Ahn Min-suk of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, the hearing saw a panel of lawmakers and culture critics call for reform of the country’s military exemption rules in order to give international K-pop stars like BTS military service exemption. Pop culture critic Ha Jae-geun said exempting pop stars from military service is in the national interest, as K-pop enjoys popularity around the world and generates mounting value across industries. “Currently, the military exemption is widely considered a favor and that’s why there are disputes over fairness. A paradigm shift +
KPOP sensation BTS has offered the pleasure and healing of watching and listening on a colorful stage at the KBS Gayo Festival(Daechukjae). At the KBS 2TV “2019 KBS Gayo Festival(Daechukjae),” which was broadcast live at KINTEX in Ilsan on December +
Organizers of a world-famous ice fishing festival on Thursday decided to delay its opening to Jan. 11 from the originally announced Jan. 4 due to safety issues. On Wednesday, the organizers — local government of Hwacheon and Nara Foundation — +
The BBC called it “the Beatles for the 21st century” and Time magazine included it on its list of the most influential people of 2019. K-pop’s premier act Bangtan Boys, better known as BTS, has earned numerous accolades worldwide in +
If you are the one who is interested in Korean drama or culture, you might have wondered where these celebrities live or hang out in Korea. And here’s the answer. I’m going to introduce 3 famous cafes you can stop +
“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 to a young man himself in his 20s. Singer Yang Joon-il sent a message of thanks to fans for recognizing +
From BTS to rookie ITZY, which has brightened the music scene, all of them will participate in the “2019 SBS Gayo Daejeon.” The “2019 SBS Gayo Daejeon” will be held at the Gocheok SkyDome in Seoul at 5:40 p.m. on +
It is the most wonderful season of the year, just as the lyrics of a famous song. If you happen to stay during this wonderful time in Seoul for Christmas, there are several places you can go to. Because Christmas +
Of all the retro K-pop stars of the 1990s reemerging in recent years, Yang Joon-il is perhaps the least expected. For one thing, not many people liked him even back then. But the 50-year-old Korean-American returned to the country Friday +
K-pop boy band BTS created an economic effect worth 1 trillion won (US$860.7 million) with its latest three concerts in Seoul, an academic report showed Monday. The septet finished off its latest world tour, “Love Yourself: Speak Yourself,” with the +
One of the top KPOP girl group BLACKPINK will meet fans to mark the third anniversary of their debut. BLACKPINK released a spot video, stoking fans’ expectations for its first private stage of their debut. YG Entertainment posted a spot video of BLACKPINK’s “2019 PRIVATE STAGE ” on its official +
What a bad day for Army all over the world. Jungkook, the youngest member of K-pop titan BTS, has been embroiled in a romance rumor with an alleged tattooist. However, Big Hit Entertainment, representing BTS, denied the rumor. The rumor started Monday when a CCTV footage of a man hugging +
Do you know what this food is? It is Korean food called Gimbap which is cooked by spreading rice on Korean seaweed and roll it with various vegetables in it. Kim(Korean Seaweed) is an indispensable food on the Korean table. There are a number of Korean foods that can be +
Big Hit Entertainment officially announced the end of its boy group BTS’ period of rest. On September 16, the seven members of BTS were spotted at Incheon International Airport heading to their overseas schedule. In regard to BTS’ return, Big Hit Entertainment stated, “BTS has ended its official break and +
The second line-up of “SBS Super Concert in Incheon” has been unveiled today. Last month, 5 top K-pop groups joined “SBS Super Concert in Incheon” which drew attention with the confirmation of TWICE, N.Flying, The Boyz, AB6IX and Nature, to complete the colorful lineup. Book your SBS Super concert Incheon +
Mina will return to popular K-pop girl band TWICE later this month, ending her medical leave for two months, according to JYP Entertainment. The Japanese singer, whose real name is Mina Myoui, has been away from the nine-member band since July suffering from an anxiety disorder. Her comeback will coincide +
While fans across the globe are glued to every move the seven members of K-pop boy band BTS make, the septet has often drawn inspiration from Korea’s traditional cultural heritage, promoting it through its worldwide music career. BTS has often appeared in hanbok, traditional Korean dress, or hanbok-inspired stage costumes +
Some of Korea’s top-class hotels have prepared some special offers for the fall. I will recommend some promotions to those who want to enjoy Seoul with a generous budget. Savory afternoon tea at Park Hyatt Seoul Park Hyatt Seoul’s The Lounge presents the Plentifall afternoon tea set. The afternoon tea +
Chuseok (Full Moon Harvest) is observed on Aug. 15 of the lunar year as one of the two biggest holidays in Korea. Though families on this holiday traditionally gather to hold ancestral rites and play traditional games, the passage of time and social trends have both changed and diversified the +
South Korean boy band BTS was formed only about six years ago but their massive fandom is on a spree to make them popular all over the world. Time and again, BTS Army, as their fans like to call themselves, would make hashtags trend worldwide on Twitter, watch their music +
Chuseok holiday has just begun in Korea! Chuseok is one of the largest and most widely celebrated holidays in South Korea. This holiday is a time of happiness and reconnecting as families gather, chat, and have great feasts. Chuseok is held on the 15th day of the 8th month on +
Chuseok is the traditional Korean autumn harvest celebration, similar to Thanksgiving in the United States. Many Koreans visit their hometowns for ancestral rituals and spend time with their families during the holiday. But if you’re planning to spend the Chuseok holiday in Seoul, visiting royal palaces and tombs, national museums +
The music video of the popular girl group Black Pink’s latest single, “As If It’s Your Last,” has garnered more +
Even drizzling rain couldn’t deter the festivities of people celebrating the Buddha’s birth. At the lantern parade, the highlight of +
The 40th Jindo Miracle Sea Road Festival will be held from May 16th to 19th at Godongri and Gohsin-myeon Modori +
Sales of K-pop sensation BTS’ latest Japanese album topped the 250,000 thresholds, grabbing the platinum record status from the Japanese +
President Moon Jae-in met with a South Korean art troupe that performed in Pyeongyang last month and said that, “You +
Visa Free policy for Southeast Asian tourists entering YangYang International Airport has been extended until the end of the year. +
The 16th Seowon Valley Green Concert will be held at Paju Seowon Valley Golf Club on the 26th, according to +
This post is a treat for all BTS fans. My friends and I decided to head over Laundry Pizza for +
The festival has a long tradition of more than 1,200 years and is designated as Korea’s National Intangible Cultural Property +
The Panmunjom of Korea, which has been named as the North Korean-American summit by US President Donald Trump since the +
Miryang-si, Gyeongnam Province is preparing various events during the ’60th Miryang Arirang Festival’ which will be held from May 17th +
Tour programs to the world’s most dangerous border are once again drawing attention following last week’s historic inter-Korean summit advancing +
Traditional Korean markets have lots to see, eat and enjoy. You can feel full of jeong here, a uniquely. Korean +
South Korea has stepped up its efforts to upgrade “hallyu,” or the Korean wave, beyond K-pop and K-dramas, by promoting +
K-pop boy band BTS is set to appear on the popular American talk show “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” later this +
Global Online KPOP audition platform The growth in the popularity and influence of K-pop has been increasing exponentially due to +
When you get out of exit # 1 of the subway line # 6, Mangwon station, and arrive at Mangwon +
With the Boryeong Mud Festival, Korea’s premier global festival, approaching the 70 days ahead, Boryeong City has promoted seven things +
International media outlets from around the world have been putting out positive assessments of the outcomes of the 2018 Inter-Korean +
With the successful completion of the third inter-Korean summit (April 27), the nation’s aspirations for unification are rising. At the +
