Twice tops iTunes chart in 41 regions with pre-release
The English-language single, 'I Got You', is a new record for the nine-member act, which is set to bring out its 13th EP, “With YOU-th,” on February 23.
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The race to record disappearing cultures
Thanks to a pilot program, the cultures of eight ethnic groups in Yunnan — the Jingpo, Blang, Achang, Pumi, Nu, De'ang, Derung and Jino — have been listed, and four have…
Is streaming making you want to smoke? Korea to propose regulating smoking scenes
Dramas aired on broadcast television in Korea are prohibited from directly depicting smoking and drinking scenes by local laws, but those streaming on video platforms based…
120 hopefuls in Singapore audition for K-pop girl group Fifty Fifty
Three members of the former quartet, best known for their 2023 viral hit Cupid, have left the group due to contractual disputes with their management agency Attrakt.
Russian rock band deported from Thailand to Israel
Five of the seven Bi-2 musicians entered Thailand using Russian passports, police Lt. Pakpoom Rojanawipak told The Associated Press. At least four of the members are reportedly…
Babymonster tops iTunes chart in 8 regions with pre-release
The group topped the chart with “Stuck In The Middle,” a pop ballad tune and English-language single released Wednesday in advance to the release of its first EP, which is due…
Seoul Fashion Week opens early to attract foreign buyers
By moving Seoul Fashion Week forward in the international fashion calendar – Seoul will be the first city to hold a fashion week this season, ahead of New York – the organizer…
K-pop artists, agencies step up fight against ‘stans’
Industry sources point out the need for heavier punishment of "sasaeng" fans because the punishments they receive are not strong enough to act as a deterrence.
South Korea is ideal country for ticket scalping, says Record Label Industry Association of Korea
Industry insiders say current laws will only have a restricted scope in prohibiting ticket scalping, as it only restricts the use of macros.
Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary celebrated with collaboration merchandise
Apparel maker Melrose Co. collaborated with Hello Kitty in eight of its main brands, such as Pink House and Converse Tokyo. The collaborated items include a school-look cardigan…