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Thu, February 2, 2023 | 06:38

PULL UP: VIVIZ returns with new song about gossipers

PULL UP: VIVIZ returns with new song about gossipers

In its new tune, “PULL UP,” K-pop trio VIVIZ sends a bold message to people who love talking behind its back, telling them it does not matter what they say. "In the music video for 'PULL UP,' we strike back at backstabbers in an adorable and delightful way,” member Eunha said during a press event at YES24 Live Hall in eastern Seoul's Gwangjin District, Tuesday.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-02-01 15:55

TWICE becomes first K-pop group to win Billboard Women in Music award

TWICE becomes first K-pop group to win Billboard Women in Music award

TWICE will receive the Breakthrough Artist award at the upcoming Billboard Women in Music Awards, becoming the first K-pop group to be honored at this annual event. This year's awards ceremony is scheduled to take place at the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, March 1 (local time).

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-01-31 14:18

Le Sserafim's first Japanese single tops Japan's weekly chart

Le Sserafim's first Japanese single tops Japan's weekly chart

K-pop girl group Le Sserafim's first Japanese-language single "Fearless" ranked No. 1 on Oricon's weekly singles chart, its agency, Source Music, said Tuesday.

2023-01-31 11:06

K-pop releases for February

K-pop releases for February

Picking up the baton from GOT the Beat, NewJeans and Monsta X - which heated up the K-pop scene with their new music offerings in January - a crop of other stars will electrify music fans with their fresh songs and albums in February. Included in the lineup are BSS, a sub-unit of K-pop act SEVENTEEN, Key of boy band SHINee and the 11-piece group, The Boyz.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-01-30 09:12

BLACKPINK sets 6 more Guinness records

BLACKPINK sets 6 more Guinness records

K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has added six more titles to Guinness World Records, its agency, YG Entertainment, said, Friday. The band was named the first K-pop female group to reach No. 1 on the albums charts in the U.S. and the U.K., respectively, with its second full-length album, “Born Pink,” released last September.

Kim Rahn | 2023-01-27 12:23

TXT brings together 'pansori' and fairy tale in new song 'Sugar Rush Ride'

TXT brings together 'pansori' and fairy tale in new song 'Sugar Rush Ride'

As its title implies, “Sugar Rush Ride,” a new song by K-pop boy band Tomorrow X Together (TXT), is a three-minute sugar rush weaving together the elements of two different genres - “pansori” (traditional Korean musical storytelling) and fairy tales. The quintet, consisting of Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun and Hueningkai, employed some lines from “Chunhyangga,” one of the...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-01-27 08:40

'Birthday' becomes 1st mil. seller from Red Velvet

'Birthday' becomes 1st mil. seller from Red Velvet

K-pop girl group Red Velvet has recorded its first million seller with its latest album, "The ReVe Festival 2022 - Birthday," the band's agency said Wednesday.

2023-01-25 14:08

'Vibe' by Taeyang, Jimin debuts No. 76 on Billboard Hot 100

'Vibe' by Taeyang, Jimin debuts No. 76 on Billboard Hot 100

K-pop boy group BIGBANG's Taeyang and BTS' Jimin have made their debut as solo artists on the U.S. Billboard's main singles chart for their collaboration single "Vibe."

2023-01-25 11:13

Which K-pop idols were born in the Year of the Rabbit?

Which K-pop idols were born in the Year of the Rabbit?

HONG KONG -- Jan. 22 marks the beginning of a new cycle in the lunar calendar - and the Year of the Water Rabbit. Traditional wisdom has it that the rabbit symbolizes longevity, peace and prosperity, so those born under the sign of this zodiac animal tend to be energetic yet also cautious, gentle and patient.

Park Ji-won | 2023-01-21 19:23

[INTERVIEW] Filipino-Argentinian actress ventures into K-pop

INTERVIEWFilipino-Argentinian actress ventures into K-pop

Starting again from scratch may not be the most desirable thing, especially when one has had a pretty smooth career. Nevertheless, high-profile Filipino-Argentinian actress Maria Chantal Videla ventured into the world of K-pop and debuted as a member of rookie girl group Lapillus in June 2022, with her new name, Chanty.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-01-21 09:13

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