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K-pop’s BTS are stars the world over, having performed countless covers of fellow K-pop legends and global pop singers, from Big Bang to Troye Sivan. Here are seven of our favourite covers
Red Velvet have been accused of copying the designs of New York-based brand Paris 99 in the teaser photo and music video for their new album ‘The ReVe Festival Day 2’.
Red Velvet have been accused of copying the designs of New York-based brand Paris 99 in the teaser photo and music video for their new album ‘The ReVe Festival Day 2’.
Korean music stars live in a controlled world of rehearsals, face pressure to diet or have surgery, and fear for their reputations. Stars and fans shared their experiences of mental health issues at the KCON K-pop convention in Los Angeles.
Korean music stars live in a controlled world of rehearsals, face pressure to diet or have surgery, and fear for their reputations. Stars and fans shared their experiences of mental health issues at the KCON K-pop convention in Los Angeles.
The agency was founded by music mogul Yang Hyun-suk, who was placed under formal investigation earlier this week after resigning as its chief producer in June.
The agency was founded by music mogul Yang Hyun-suk, who was placed under formal investigation earlier this week after resigning as its chief producer in June.
The famous seven-member pop band obviously doesn’t think twice about courting controversy, whether commenting on political issues via strongly-worded lyrics or espousing the cause of Korea’s comfort women in the products they purchase
The famous seven-member pop band obviously doesn’t think twice about courting controversy, whether commenting on political issues via strongly-worded lyrics or espousing the cause of Korea’s comfort women in the products they purchase
The seven-member pop group, which has not taken any time off since making its debut in 2013, has been on an extended, sold-out global tour since last August
The seven-member pop group, which has not taken any time off since making its debut in 2013, has been on an extended, sold-out global tour since last August
Girl group member has donated more than US$80,000 to disadvantaged girls, while singer-actress has supported a scheme helping pensioners living alone in Seoul
Girl group member has donated more than US$80,000 to disadvantaged girls, while singer-actress has supported a scheme helping pensioners living alone in Seoul
No mobile phones, limited family visits and extreme dieting are just some of the hardships K-pop idols have to live with to be famous, says former star Kong Yoo-jin
No mobile phones, limited family visits and extreme dieting are just some of the hardships K-pop idols have to live with to be famous, says former star Kong Yoo-jin
Solo track Euphoria from last year’s Love Yourself: Answer album played in season finale of hit American teen drama series starring singer-actress Zendaya
Solo track Euphoria from last year’s Love Yourself: Answer album played in season finale of hit American teen drama series starring singer-actress Zendaya
Stars – including Beyoncé, who was a short-term vegan – have a history of sparking controversy with candid comments on ideas, habits and hobbies that often jar with the public
Stars – including Beyoncé, who was a short-term vegan – have a history of sparking controversy with candid comments on ideas, habits and hobbies that often jar with the public
The five-member girl group has been in the city to mark the first anniversary of The Shilla Duty Free’s Beauty & You store at Hong Kong International Airport
The five-member girl group has been in the city to mark the first anniversary of The Shilla Duty Free’s Beauty & You store at Hong Kong International Airport
The two K-pop stars are said to have been dating since early 2019, but is this just a rumour or is it true?
The two K-pop stars are said to have been dating since early 2019, but is this just a rumour or is it true?
Hyoyeon has been playing some of Asia’s biggest clubs and EDM festivals, and receiving rave reviews for her work
Hyoyeon has been playing some of Asia’s biggest clubs and EDM festivals, and receiving rave reviews for her work
BLACKPINK have set a record that no other K-pop bands have reached with the video of its hit song
BLACKPINK have set a record that no other K-pop bands have reached with the video of its hit song
South Korea has provided a springboard for numerous Chinese performers hoping to make a career for themselves in the music industry
South Korea has provided a springboard for numerous Chinese performers hoping to make a career for themselves in the music industry
Fallen idols, anguished victims, betrayed fans and ruined careers. That’s just the toll so far as sex scandals rock the clean-cut image of K-pop, South Korea’s powerhouse cultural export.
Fallen idols, anguished victims, betrayed fans and ruined careers. That’s just the toll so far as sex scandals rock the clean-cut image of K-pop, South Korea’s powerhouse cultural export.
BTS’ Jimin, Sunny from Girls’ Generation and actress Sulli feel the ire of Japanese fans, while Song Hye-kyo somehow avoids the blame game
BTS’ Jimin, Sunny from Girls’ Generation and actress Sulli feel the ire of Japanese fans, while Song Hye-kyo somehow avoids the blame game
Cartier feels the Hong Kong-born idol, who has a solo album titled Journey to the West due out soon, has the right spirit to represent its Juste un Clou collection
Cartier feels the Hong Kong-born idol, who has a solo album titled Journey to the West due out soon, has the right spirit to represent its Juste un Clou collection
Lisa from BLACKPINK, Mamamoo’s Hwasa, YouTube star Boram’s expensive new home, Oliver London and Jimin, and Romance is a Bonus Book
Lisa from BLACKPINK, Mamamoo’s Hwasa, YouTube star Boram’s expensive new home, Oliver London and Jimin, and Romance is a Bonus Book
Kang’s first solo EP, ‘Colour on Me’, was released last week and has topped iTunes charts around the world. But an ongoing legal dispute with his former agency means the future is unclear for the ex-Wanna One member.
Kang’s first solo EP, ‘Colour on Me’, was released last week and has topped iTunes charts around the world. But an ongoing legal dispute with his former agency means the future is unclear for the ex-Wanna One member.
Samsung is releasing a BLACKPINK Galaxy phone, watch and earbuds bundle in Singapore on August 1 – at US$875 a set
Samsung is releasing a BLACKPINK Galaxy phone, watch and earbuds bundle in Singapore on August 1 – at US$875 a set
New six-member K-pop girl band Rocket Punch is about to debut featuring Japanese singer Juri Takahashi from AKB48
New six-member K-pop girl band Rocket Punch is about to debut featuring Japanese singer Juri Takahashi from AKB48
Bangkok-born rapper Lisa, 22, of the girl group BLACKPINK heads our top 10 ranking with 22.3 million followers … but who else makes the cut?
Bangkok-born rapper Lisa, 22, of the girl group BLACKPINK heads our top 10 ranking with 22.3 million followers … but who else makes the cut?
The Girls’ Generation singer, who recently described her battle with depression, released her new single A Poem Titled You. This is her second release this year after her comeback single Four Seasons.
The Girls’ Generation singer, who recently described her battle with depression, released her new single A Poem Titled You. This is her second release this year after her comeback single Four Seasons.
The American, known as Logan, raps in Korean and English in the YouTube clip, and is praised by Koreans for his diction. The original song, 119 Remix, is 20 minutes long and features 51 hip-hop artists.
The American, known as Logan, raps in Korean and English in the YouTube clip, and is praised by Koreans for his diction. The original song, 119 Remix, is 20 minutes long and features 51 hip-hop artists.
Designated Survivor, Hotel Del Luna and Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung are among the latest Korean dramas guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat
Designated Survivor, Hotel Del Luna and Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung are among the latest Korean dramas guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat
Sexy K-pop diva Hwasa has no qualms about exposing her curvy body in a steady stream of fearless eye-catching outfits
Sexy K-pop diva Hwasa has no qualms about exposing her curvy body in a steady stream of fearless eye-catching outfits
This is the second legal dispute between a Wanna One member and their agency after the court ordered the suspension of Kang Daniel’s contract with LM Entertainment
This is the second legal dispute between a Wanna One member and their agency after the court ordered the suspension of Kang Daniel’s contract with LM Entertainment
Britain’s Oliver London is way past buying merchandise and concert tickets and has had plastic surgery to help him resemble boy band star
Britain’s Oliver London is way past buying merchandise and concert tickets and has had plastic surgery to help him resemble boy band star
Singer Hyeri’s donation will be used to run educational programmes for underprivileged children and Aids-prevention campaigns in Asia
Singer Hyeri’s donation will be used to run educational programmes for underprivileged children and Aids-prevention campaigns in Asia
Yonden Lhatoo asks where South Korea is going and what it means for the rest of the world as the country is plagued by one hidden-camera sex scandal after another.