Veteran Korean Big Bang pop group unveils first world tour in nine years
The group is about to embark on a 31-show global tour for its 20th anniversary.
Lee Jung-joo
India, South Korea can expand partnership in emerging sectors: Indian envoy
Indian Ambassador Gourangalal Das said India remains a "stable, steady and focused player" despite growing global uncertainties, including geopolitical conflicts, technological…
BTS wraps up first leg of ‘Arirang’ tour in North America, drawing 840,000
Las Vegas concerts projected to bring $200m economic boost.
BTS meets Mexican president as fans swarm palace
More than 50,000 fans gather in front of the presidential palace as the South Korean pop group meets the Mexican leader on invitation.
‘Perfect Crown’ gaining popularity in China despite lacking official distributor
For many international viewers, the series is currently available via streaming platform Disney+. However, the platform does not operate in China, leaving no legal means for local…
BTS tops Billboard global charts for fourth week, extends Hot 100 run
The album and its tracks have continued to perform steadily on Billboard's main charts. "Arirang" ranked No. 3 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, while "Swim" placed No. 10 on the…
BTS’ citywide project draws global visitors, boosts tourism in Seoul
Launched to mark the release of BTS’ fifth LP “Arirang” and the start of its world tour of the same name, the project transformed major landmarks across the city into…
The playbook behind BTS’ ‘Arirang’: 3 strategies reshaping K-pop’s global reach
The record-breaking release underscores an evolving K-pop strategy centred on global reach and cultural identity.
The wait is over: BTS returns as seven in historic Seoul comeback
“BTS Comeback Live: Arirang,” the group's first full-group performance in three years, lasted an hour, and the performance was livestreamed worldwide on Netflix as the…
Short-form platforms push K-pop songs to get shorter
A roughly 15-second viral hook — the segment most likely to spread through short-form videos and dance challenges — can make or break a song’s popularity.