1Verse, K-pop group with North Korean defectors, to debut in July
The group includes Hyuk and Seok—both born in North Korea and later defected to South Korea. Japanese member Aito and Chinese-American Kenny joined the team followed by Nathan,…
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Top Asian artists to gather in Incheon for the 2025 Asian Pop Festival
Now in its second year, the festival will bring together diverse genres of Asian music, featuring over 50 acts from 8 countries across Asia.
Filipino pop sensation SB19 shares pride on new album and growing global reach
Formed in 2018 through a collaboration between Korean entertainment company ShowBT and a local talent agency in the Philippines, SB19 combines K-pop training methodology with…
K-pop timing secrets: 1pm or 6pm?
A clear pattern has emerged in the album release times of K-pop stars. Why are some albums released at 1 p.m. while others drop at 6 p.m.? The answer lies in the target markets…
Le Sserafim begins first world tour with powerful statement of growth
After a difficult year marred by criticism of its live singing, girl group Le Sserafim kicked off its first world tour with an all-out, two-day show.
Overseas, image most associated with South Korea is still K-pop: survey
Favourable perception of Korean culture and products rises, but excessive commercialisation, North Korea concerns have negative impact, according to survey.
K-pop acts to shine at Lollapalooza Chicago
Several K-pop artists are set to perform at Lollapalooza Chicago, with Twice named as a headliner, sharing the spotlight with global pop stars such as Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler,…
Meet 1VERSE, first K-pop boy band to feature North Korean defectors
The four members are from North Korea, US, and Japan, and seek to tell their own stories through music.
Shared housing points to new possibilities in South Korea
These buildings, while still few in number and mostly hidden from sight in the densely packed city of Seoul, offer the possibility of different lifestyles.
Jin of BTS to hold solo fan showcase next month
During the event, Jin will perform tracks from his solo album "Happy," which is set to be released on Nov. 15.