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The hottest and latest news about South Korea’s K-pop sensations, including BTS, Seungri, IU, G-Dragon and BLACKPINK.
What coronavirus? Our favourite South Korean stars are back to work, ensuring we’re entertained through the rest of 2020 with new singles, albums, virtual concerts and TV shows – here’s STYLE’s pick of the biggest news nuggets you might have missed
BTS and Exo followers, like most K-pop fans, are known for their enthusiastic support of their groups. However, there is a small group of fan-girls, some who are adults, who keep their love a hidden secret, fearing ridicule.
BTS and Exo followers, like most K-pop fans, are known for their enthusiastic support of their groups. However, there is a small group of fan-girls, some who are adults, who keep their love a hidden secret, fearing ridicule.
One K-pop star complained they couldn’t walk around their house after receiving so many gifts – from ads in New York’s Times Square to Chanel and Hermes bags, is Korea’s fandom gifting culture healthy?
One K-pop star complained they couldn’t walk around their house after receiving so many gifts – from ads in New York’s Times Square to Chanel and Hermes bags, is Korea’s fandom gifting culture healthy?
STYLE exposes the school yearbook pictures of South Korea’s biggest screen stars – get ready for gawky portraits and innocent smiles
STYLE exposes the school yearbook pictures of South Korea’s biggest screen stars – get ready for gawky portraits and innocent smiles
Don’t be fooled by their clothes sizes – from listing BTS’ favourite dishes to Hwasa starting a sell-out gopchang craze, here’s our top K-pop idols with great taste
Don’t be fooled by their clothes sizes – from listing BTS’ favourite dishes to Hwasa starting a sell-out gopchang craze, here’s our top K-pop idols with great taste
No queuing for toilets, no paying for overpriced snacks and drinks – are online live concerts the new normal post-Covid-19?
No queuing for toilets, no paying for overpriced snacks and drinks – are online live concerts the new normal post-Covid-19?
Revelations about the toxic inner workings of girl group AOA cast light on South Korea’s unhealthy and over-competitive band culture – as fans call for emotional support for the bully as well as bullied
Revelations about the toxic inner workings of girl group AOA cast light on South Korea’s unhealthy and over-competitive band culture – as fans call for emotional support for the bully as well as bullied
After coming out on Instagram last summer, K-pop star Som Hein posted the announcement of the break-up with her girlfriend on the same account. She is the first female K-pop star to openly declare her bisexuality.
After coming out on Instagram last summer, K-pop star Som Hein posted the announcement of the break-up with her girlfriend on the same account. She is the first female K-pop star to openly declare her bisexuality.
The story of a Korean-American teen who is picked by a major agency to debut in a 9-piece K-pop girl group? That sure sounds familiar ...
The story of a Korean-American teen who is picked by a major agency to debut in a 9-piece K-pop girl group? That sure sounds familiar ...
The challenges of K-pop fame almost forced Heechul of Super Junior to give up early in his career, but he persevered and is now one of the industry’s most popular performers.
The challenges of K-pop fame almost forced Heechul of Super Junior to give up early in his career, but he persevered and is now one of the industry’s most popular performers.
From dominating the American Billboard charts to performing for North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un
From dominating the American Billboard charts to performing for North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un
A debut English-language single, a fan magazine in Italy, a prestigious Red Dot Design Award for the Love Yourself albums … K-pop’s biggest export is breaking boundaries the world over
A debut English-language single, a fan magazine in Italy, a prestigious Red Dot Design Award for the Love Yourself albums … K-pop’s biggest export is breaking boundaries the world over
The new Blackpink album, which drops on October 2, was called The Album in a teaser poster released by the K-pop group’s label. The first pre-released single received 100 million hits on YouTube in 32 hours.
The new Blackpink album, which drops on October 2, was called The Album in a teaser poster released by the K-pop group’s label. The first pre-released single received 100 million hits on YouTube in 32 hours.
It’s been a year since her first and last single, solo debut Birthday – so what was the singer born Jeon So-mi waiting for?
It’s been a year since her first and last single, solo debut Birthday – so what was the singer born Jeon So-mi waiting for?
Hong Kong-born Jackson Wang is one of Asia’s hottest multi-hyphenates: now it’s time for the Got7 rapper to pause the music and launch a fashion label
Hong Kong-born Jackson Wang is one of Asia’s hottest multi-hyphenates: now it’s time for the Got7 rapper to pause the music and launch a fashion label
Breakout bands like Bingbang, SHINee and Super Junior were the true trailblazers who established that quintessential K-pop style
Breakout bands like Bingbang, SHINee and Super Junior were the true trailblazers who established that quintessential K-pop style
These pioneering South Korean girl groups – from Kara to Girls Generation – pushed East Asian pop music into the globe and challenged gender stereotypes
These pioneering South Korean girl groups – from Kara to Girls Generation – pushed East Asian pop music into the globe and challenged gender stereotypes
Wheein, Choi Soo-jung, Chungha, Loco – Hwasa has many friends and admirers from the world of K-pop
Wheein, Choi Soo-jung, Chungha, Loco – Hwasa has many friends and admirers from the world of K-pop
Despite her open battles with depression and pressure from being the leader of Girls’ Generation, one of K-pop’s most well-known girl groups, Taeyeon remains one of the industry’s most popular idols, thanks to her standout vocals.
Despite her open battles with depression and pressure from being the leader of Girls’ Generation, one of K-pop’s most well-known girl groups, Taeyeon remains one of the industry’s most popular idols, thanks to her standout vocals.
From owning houses and flats to developing commercial buildings, Korean stars like Song Hye-kyo and BigBang’s Daesung have built up huge property portfolios
From owning houses and flats to developing commercial buildings, Korean stars like Song Hye-kyo and BigBang’s Daesung have built up huge property portfolios
Is K-pop broken? NCT 127 leader Taeyong has been harassed by haters due to an angry ex-classmate’s web of lies: finally the truth has come to light
Is K-pop broken? NCT 127 leader Taeyong has been harassed by haters due to an angry ex-classmate’s web of lies: finally the truth has come to light
While Suho, Xiumin and D.O. complete military service, the other members of K-pop’s most popular 9-piece boy band have been keeping busy
While Suho, Xiumin and D.O. complete military service, the other members of K-pop’s most popular 9-piece boy band have been keeping busy
From BTS’ RM and Jungkook to Super Junior’s Kim Heechul, these stars are using their public platform to push the conversation in a progressive direction
From BTS’ RM and Jungkook to Super Junior’s Kim Heechul, these stars are using their public platform to push the conversation in a progressive direction
He may be out of action for a while after injuring his wrist, but did you ever wonder what the K-pop idol does when he’s feeling down?
He may be out of action for a while after injuring his wrist, but did you ever wonder what the K-pop idol does when he’s feeling down?
She is the face of brands like Zara, Abercrombie and Disney and she’s besties with Kristina Pimenova – what more do you want to know?
She is the face of brands like Zara, Abercrombie and Disney and she’s besties with Kristina Pimenova – what more do you want to know?
2PM’s Ok Taecyeon and Rainbow’s Jisook are among the Korean stars who caused a stir when they fell in love with someone ‘ordinary’
2PM’s Ok Taecyeon and Rainbow’s Jisook are among the Korean stars who caused a stir when they fell in love with someone ‘ordinary’
iKon members Ju-ne and Jinhwan suffered minor injuries in the crash and were sent to hospital. The driver, an acquaintance who was also injured, was charged with drink-driving. The two K-pop stars could also face charges.
iKon members Ju-ne and Jinhwan suffered minor injuries in the crash and were sent to hospital. The driver, an acquaintance who was also injured, was charged with drink-driving. The two K-pop stars could also face charges.
K-pop groups Blackpink and BTS as well as a number of Korean dramas are making the hanbok – a traditional Korean costume – a popular item from the US to China, but some are still worried the outfit is losing its place in society.
K-pop groups Blackpink and BTS as well as a number of Korean dramas are making the hanbok – a traditional Korean costume – a popular item from the US to China, but some are still worried the outfit is losing its place in society.
Monsta X postponed the gig to allow Shownu time to recover from retinal detachment surgery. The concert will be live-streamed on August 9 on LiveXLive, a US platform.
Monsta X postponed the gig to allow Shownu time to recover from retinal detachment surgery. The concert will be live-streamed on August 9 on LiveXLive, a US platform.
Record-breaking performances from the two biggest names in K-pop – and recent political activism – have the genre well on its way to household recognition.
Record-breaking performances from the two biggest names in K-pop – and recent political activism – have the genre well on its way to household recognition.
Fans of groups like BTS and Blackpink are known for their effective use of social media but by getting too deeply involved in politics they risk violating the rights of others
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.