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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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[Graphic News] 77% of young Koreans still financially dependent
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S. Korea calls on Japan to confront history amid Yasukuni Shrine visit
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Yoon’s jailed mother-in-law excluded from latest parole list
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Hybe and Min Hee-jin, CEO of Hybe sublabel Ador, lock horns
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[Pressure points] Leggings in public: Fashion statement or social faux pas?
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Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok team up in 'Whenever Possible'
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Aging population to drive down Korea's housing prices from 2040: experts
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North Korea holds drills simulating nuclear counterattack against enemy
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Super Junior to mark 12th year with album
Celebrating its 12th anniversary, global K-pop act Super Junior is set to return to the spotlight on Nov. 6, according to its agency Label SJ.The agency said Wednesday that Super Junior would release a new album that marks the first from the group since its albums “Devil” and “Magic” in 2015. A D-day logo shared on Super Junior’s website teasing the group’s return on Nov. 6 (Label SJl)Super Junior also set a D-day countdown clock on its official website that shows the logo “SJ returns” with the
Sept. 27, 2017
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G-Dragon kicks off Europe tour with UK concert
G-Dragon excited fans gathered in Birmingham and London this weekend, kicking off his first European tour.The K-pop superstar held concerts at Genting Arena and The SSE Arena, Wembley on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, according to YG Entertainment. The Wembley Arena concert was like a blast from the past for the artist who had performed at the iconic venue with Big Bang in 2012. Sunday’s concert also marked the first time for G-Dragon to perform in London as a solo artist.G-Dragon performs a
Sept. 26, 2017
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Former Wonder Girls member Ha:tfelt to release new single
Park Ye-eun, known by her stage name Ha:tfelt, will release a new single in mid-October, her agency Amoeba Culture said Tuesday. The upcoming track will mark the singer’s first release since she signed with Amoeba culture in April after the disbandment of Wonder Girls in January. For the new release she will use the stage name Ha:tfelt, which she had used when she released solo tracks with her previous agency JYP Entertainment. Ha:tfelt (Amoeba Culture)Park debuted with Wonder Girls in 2007 wit
Sept. 26, 2017
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'DNA' by K-pop act BTS enters Billboard Hot 100 chart
K-pop boy band BTS' latest song "DNA" was ranked among the top 100 tracks on American music publication Billboard magazine's main chart, according to its agency Tuesday."DNA" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at 85th, backed by 5.3 million first-week US streams and 14,000 downloads sold, Big Hit Entertainment said, citing Billboard's online report.BTS became the second K-pop act to have a Korean-language song on the Hot 100, following South Korean rapper-singer PSY, whose smash hit "Gangnam
Sept. 26, 2017
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Electrifying music, disappointing operation in World Club Dome
The self-proclaimed “biggest outdoor club in the world” finally landed in Korea on Friday, and neither the DJs nor the audience held anything back, partying the night away with the hottest electronic dance music in the world.World Club Dome Korea 2017 was held from Friday to Sunday at Munhak Stadium in Incheon, hosting 100,000 music fans from in and out of Korea. It was the first time that the event -- founded in Frankfurt in 2013 by German radio station Big City Beats -- had been hosted in Asia
Sept. 25, 2017
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BTS’ ‘Love Yourself Seung Her’ debuts at No. 7 on Billboard 200
BTS’ latest EP “Love Yourself Seung Her” debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 album chart on Sunday, setting yet another milestone for the hottest K-pop group of the moment. Billboard reports on BTS’ “Love Yourself Seung Her” debuting at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 album chart. (Big Hit Entertainment)BTS’s new EP became the highest-charting album ever on the Billboard 200 by a K-pop act, beating the group’s own record set last year with “Wings,” according to Billboard. The group’s 2016 album pe
Sept. 25, 2017
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In new album, EXO's Lay sings to mark his grandparent's love
Lay of South Korean boy band EXO will release a second solo album in October, the group's agency said Monday.Before the official launch of the album, S.M. Entertainment made public the music video of "I Need You." It was released on China's internet sites including Youku, iQIYI and YinYueTai as well as on the company's official YouTube channel SMTown and Naver TV. (S.M. Entertainment)Lay heavily participated in writing and producing the urban R&B song, which was designed to celebrate the 50th w
Sept. 25, 2017
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Epik High to hold concerts from Nov. 3-4
Hip-hop trio Epik High will hold concerts in November for its upcoming album, YG Entertainment announced Sunday.The concerts, titled “We’ve Done Something Wonderful,” will take place on Nov. 3 and 4 at Blue Square Samsung Card Hall in Hannam-dong, Seoul. Tickets will be available starting at 8 p.m. on Sept. 28 at ticket.interpark.com. A poster for Epik High’s upcoming concert (YG Entertainment)The group’s upcoming album will be its first release in three years since “Shoebox” in 2014, which fea
Sept. 24, 2017
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BTS’ ‘DNA’ draws over 50m YouTube views in less than a week
BTS’ music video for “DNA” has surpassed 50 million views on YouTube in less than a week. Released on Sept. 18 at 6 p.m., the video soon became the fastest K-pop music video to reach 20 million views on the video streaming platform. As of 12:40 p.m. Sunday, the video had reached 50 million views. A screen grab from BTS’ music video for “DNA” (YouTube)“DNA,” the lead track of the band’s latest EP “Love Yourself Seung Her,” took the 90th spot on the British Official Singles Chart on Saturday, maki
Sept. 24, 2017
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BTS' 'Love Yourself' hits No. 14 on British albums chart
South Korean boy band BTS' latest EP "Love Yourself: Her" charted in 14th place on the British Official Albums Chart, the charts company said Saturday.It marks the first time the band has entered the chart since it reached No. 62 with "Wings" last October. (Big Hit Entertainment)"DNA," the main track from "Love Yourself: Her," took the 90th spot on the Official Singles Chart, making it the second Korean act ever to make the chart after Psy, according to the Official Charts Company (www.officialc
Sept. 23, 2017
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Twice's ‘black suit teaser’ has fans on edge
Twice is teasing the fans to the point of agony with its serial teaser releases for its fan meeting next month, which it capped off with the group photo released Friday.The photo, revealed via its agency JYP Entertainment’s homepage and the group’s official SNS pages, showed the nine members posing in front of the “Twice Mansion” black suit, tie, and shoes.Twice's teaser image (JYP Entertainment)It heralded the upcoming “Twice Fan Meeting: Once Begins” which was to take place on Oct.14-15 at the
Sept. 22, 2017
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No longer Wonder girl, Ha:tfelt to take World Club Dome stage
Ha:tfelt will perform at the opening and closing stages of the World Club Dome Korea 2017, its agency said Friday, spurring her development as a solo artist in the post-Wonder Girl years.According to Amoeba Culture, the K-pop star will perform at one of the biggest electronic dance music festivals in Asia for the first time, which will be hosted at Incheon Munhak Stadium from Friday to Sunday. Ha:tfelt (Amoeba Culture)She will sing her new song “Fly High,” on which she has worked Le Shuuk. The
Sept. 22, 2017
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Laboum’s Yulhee dating F.T. Island’s Choi Min-hwan
Girl group Laboum member Yulhee is dating F.T. Island drummer Choi Min-hwan, agencies of the two artists confirmed Friday.Global H Media and FNC Entertainment said that the two are in a relationship, confirming earlier reports that were fueled by a photo posted by Yulhee on her Facebook page. The photo showed her with a man fans suspect is Choi, accompanied by the message, “10 minutes before we say good-bye. I was almost in tears up because I didn’t want to let him go. But it helps to see a phot
Sept. 22, 2017
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[Album review] ‘Love Yourself Seung Her’ mirrors past, future of BTS
BTS“Love Yourself Seung Her”Loen Entertainment When most media outlets put this K-pop group on a pedestal earlier this year for its impressive feats -- a Billboard award and several releases on the Billboard albums chart -- many wondered what would come next. And the result was “Love Yourself Seung Her,” which has become the group’s most successful release to date, as well as a mirror of BTS’ past, present and future. The nine-track album opens with “Intro: Serendipity,” a rather smooth preview
Sept. 21, 2017
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Sechs Kies sparkle on return, but lack distinct color
Sechs Kies’ first studio album since 1999 may have been enough to satisfy longtime fans’ thirst for music, but it falls short of showing the maturity the group could have been expected to develop during its 20-year hiatus.The five-member group released “Another Light” on Thursday, marking its first full-length album since reuniting last year. “It really feels like we are debuting again,” said leader Eun Ji-won, in a press conference held in Seoul on Thursday. “It feels like we’re starting again
Sept. 21, 2017
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JYP new boyband project named ‘Stray Kids’
JYP Entertainment’s “Stray Kids” project, which will debut its newest boyband, will be first aired next month, the agency said Thursday.“The survival program project that JPY will conduct with Mnet will first air at 11 p.m. on Oct.17, and has been named ‘Stray Kids’,” JYP said in a press release.JYP said the name represents the identity of the show, which picks singers with unique talents that distinguish them from idol groups.The logo for “Stray Kids” (JYP Entertainment)JYP has attempted to une
Sept. 21, 2017
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BTS becomes 1st K-pop act to break into Spotify's Global Top 50
BTS became the first Korean musician to break into the top 50 artists played on global music streaming service Spotify, according to its agency Wednesday."DNA," lead track of BTS' latest EP album "Love Yourself: Her," reached No. 50 on the Spotify's Global Top 50 playlist, according to Big Hit Entertainment. The chart ranks the most streamed artist on the platform on a daily basis. (Big Hit Entertainment)Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Spotify was launched in 2008 and currently has some 140 million
Sept. 20, 2017
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BTS breaks record, topping 73 iTunes charts
Once again, BTS proved its power as a global K-pop star with its latest EP “Love Yourself Seung Her,” which topped iTunes charts in a record-breaking 73 countries all over the globe. (Big Hit Entertainment)According to Big Hit Entertainment Tuesday, the new EP has ranked No.1 on iTunes album charts including the United States, Britain, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Japan, Spain, Poland, Brazil and Indonesia as of 8 a.m. The number of countries the group‘s new EP has swept is the largest f
Sept. 19, 2017
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IU’s ‘Autumn Morning’ tops charts despite BTS’ new release
Singer IU’s “Autumn Morning” secured the No. 1 spot on local music charts despite the new release from another K-pop big name BTS on the same day.As of 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, “Autumn Morning” remained on top of all seven local music charts including Melon, Genie and Bugs.“DNA,” the lead track from BTS’ new album “Love Yourself Seung Her,” took the No. 2 spot on all but two music charts -- Mnet and Monkey 3. (Fave Entertainment)“Autumn Morning” is a track from IU’s upcoming remake album “A Flower Bo
Sept. 19, 2017
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Block B’s P.O. gears up for solo debut
Rapper P.O. of K-pop act Block B is getting ready to fly solo with the release of a single next Wednesday. His agency Seven Seasons announced Tuesday that the rapper will release his first single since his 2011 debut. P.O. is also the songwriter and producer for the upcoming record.Prior to the official announcement, he teased the fans last week, saying, “I have a surprise event in store.“ P.O. of Block B (Seven Seasons)The album will be released at 6 p.m. next Wednesday through local music stre
Sept. 19, 2017