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The hottest and latest news about South Korea’s K-pop sensations, including BTS, Seungri, IU, G-Dragon and BLACKPINK.
‘King of K-pop’ G-Dragon will finally leave the army, after 18 months compulsory military service, on October 26 – but his recent Instagram post suggests zero interest in rejoining T.O.P, Seungri, Daesung and Taeyang in beleaguered boy band BigBang
The seven-man South Korean supergroup start their North American tour, ‘We Are The Future Live’, on November 11 with gigs in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle and Vancouver
The seven-man South Korean supergroup start their North American tour, ‘We Are The Future Live’, on November 11 with gigs in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle and Vancouver
Harsh schedules that involve long working hours, no privacy and malicious comments from anonymous cyberbullies online take their toll on stars. Management agencies are blamed for not protecting artists against the pressures of fame.
Harsh schedules that involve long working hours, no privacy and malicious comments from anonymous cyberbullies online take their toll on stars. Management agencies are blamed for not protecting artists against the pressures of fame.
Singer-songwriter and rapper hopes the public empathise with her decision to sing about her ‘private struggles’ on latest mini-album
Singer-songwriter and rapper hopes the public empathise with her decision to sing about her ‘private struggles’ on latest mini-album
The Instagram post by American singer-songwriter Lauv features a hashtag of the Korean K-pop band BTS’s songs, and fans hope a collaboration will be next
The Instagram post by American singer-songwriter Lauv features a hashtag of the Korean K-pop band BTS’s songs, and fans hope a collaboration will be next
Fans petition South Korean president to adopt a real-name online comment system, and opinion poll finds 70 per cent support for it; fellow singer and victim Solbi says it’s time to treat online abuse as ‘a serious social issue’.
Fans petition South Korean president to adopt a real-name online comment system, and opinion poll finds 70 per cent support for it; fellow singer and victim Solbi says it’s time to treat online abuse as ‘a serious social issue’.
The Changwon K-pop World Festival involved 6,400 teams from more than 80 countries. Professional K-pop bands also performed at the festival between the amateur rounds.
The Changwon K-pop World Festival involved 6,400 teams from more than 80 countries. Professional K-pop bands also performed at the festival between the amateur rounds.
Sulli, 25, a former member of f(x), was suffering from severe depression. Her ex-boyfriend, rapper Choiza, has received abusive posts on his Instagram account blaming him for her death.
Sulli, 25, a former member of f(x), was suffering from severe depression. Her ex-boyfriend, rapper Choiza, has received abusive posts on his Instagram account blaming him for her death.
Shin Hyun-joon joins KARA and other Korean celebrities to pay tribute to the beloved actress and singer – and denounce those who bullied the troubled star online
Shin Hyun-joon joins KARA and other Korean celebrities to pay tribute to the beloved actress and singer – and denounce those who bullied the troubled star online
The troubled K-pop and K-drama star left the poem on her Instagram account six months ago. Live video has also surfaced of Sulli asking the audience to ‘cut her some slack’
The troubled K-pop and K-drama star left the poem on her Instagram account six months ago. Live video has also surfaced of Sulli asking the audience to ‘cut her some slack’
The lack of open conversation about psychological disorders is damaging those who suffer, says an University of Edinburgh clinical psychologist.
The lack of open conversation about psychological disorders is damaging those who suffer, says an University of Edinburgh clinical psychologist.
BigBang’s agency, YG Entertainment, has not announced the rapper’s withdrawal, but the rapper’s Instagram post suggests otherwise
BigBang’s agency, YG Entertainment, has not announced the rapper’s withdrawal, but the rapper’s Instagram post suggests otherwise
In celebration of former (f)x girl group star Sulli, who died aged 25 following public battles with panic disorder, social phobia, and online trolls who criticised her outspoken feminist freedoms
In celebration of former (f)x girl group star Sulli, who died aged 25 following public battles with panic disorder, social phobia, and online trolls who criticised her outspoken feminist freedoms
She was grappling with severe depression, police said.
She was grappling with severe depression, police said.
Known for suffering panic disorder from an early age, the troubled K-pop star caused controversy after hosting a live drinking party session on Instagram this year
Known for suffering panic disorder from an early age, the troubled K-pop star caused controversy after hosting a live drinking party session on Instagram this year
G-Dragon can be seen in Instagram pics of his sister Kwon Da-mi’s marriage to actor Kim Min-joon, titled ‘Bride of October’
G-Dragon can be seen in Instagram pics of his sister Kwon Da-mi’s marriage to actor Kim Min-joon, titled ‘Bride of October’
The K-pop girl group arrived late for an Adidas 70th anniversary event, but the football star uses the time to interact with fans instead
The K-pop girl group arrived late for an Adidas 70th anniversary event, but the football star uses the time to interact with fans instead
BTS has collaborated with ceramics brand KwangJuYo on pretty tableware – from bowls to mugs – that fans will want to get their hands on
BTS has collaborated with ceramics brand KwangJuYo on pretty tableware – from bowls to mugs – that fans will want to get their hands on
After more than four months offline, the Descendants of the Sun star has made her first social media posts since turning single
After more than four months offline, the Descendants of the Sun star has made her first social media posts since turning single
Singer and actress Park Gyu-ri has confirmed a relationship with the eldest grandson of Dongwon Construction founder Song Seung-hun
Singer and actress Park Gyu-ri has confirmed a relationship with the eldest grandson of Dongwon Construction founder Song Seung-hun
Is boy band BTS’ mobile video game the future for pop stars worldwide? We hope not
Is boy band BTS’ mobile video game the future for pop stars worldwide? We hope not
Korean boy bands are starting to upset their local fans by booking more international tours and rarely playing concerts at home
Korean boy bands are starting to upset their local fans by booking more international tours and rarely playing concerts at home
As fans of the couple Song Hye-kyo and Song Joong-ki reel from the news of their divorce, a new Korea-trained Pinoy band is rising on the music scene, while K-pop group BTS contemplates military service – among other headlines
As fans of the couple Song Hye-kyo and Song Joong-ki reel from the news of their divorce, a new Korea-trained Pinoy band is rising on the music scene, while K-pop group BTS contemplates military service – among other headlines
The Mnet Asian Music Awards will be held at Japan’s Nagoya Dome on December 4 – skipping Hong Kong for the first time in eight years
The Mnet Asian Music Awards will be held at Japan’s Nagoya Dome on December 4 – skipping Hong Kong for the first time in eight years
Nine-piece group appeared as seven and a half, with Japanese singer Mina skipping Seoul album showcase, while leader Jihyo was forced to sing from a chair
Nine-piece group appeared as seven and a half, with Japanese singer Mina skipping Seoul album showcase, while leader Jihyo was forced to sing from a chair
Observers said the decision to move the Mnet Asian Music Awards away from Hong Kong showed the costs from potential disruptions and safety issues were more concerning than the bilateral row between Seoul and Tokyo.
Observers said the decision to move the Mnet Asian Music Awards away from Hong Kong showed the costs from potential disruptions and safety issues were more concerning than the bilateral row between Seoul and Tokyo.
K-pop boy band’s agency Big Hit Entertainment denies that the star is in a romantic relationship and threatens legal action against anyone spreading rumours
K-pop boy band’s agency Big Hit Entertainment denies that the star is in a romantic relationship and threatens legal action against anyone spreading rumours
K-pop star Hyoyeon has been in showbiz since passing an audition for SM Entertainment, aged 11. She has been a DJ, TV personality, a dancer, and most recently, released a book on fashion and beauty.
K-pop star Hyoyeon has been in showbiz since passing an audition for SM Entertainment, aged 11. She has been a DJ, TV personality, a dancer, and most recently, released a book on fashion and beauty.
Baekhyun, Kai, Chanyeol, Sehun, Chen and Suho have used their time productively while bandmates Xiumin and D.O. have been serving
Baekhyun, Kai, Chanyeol, Sehun, Chen and Suho have used their time productively while bandmates Xiumin and D.O. have been serving
Park, popularly known as Micky, has been told to pay the woman more than US$80,000. She is one of four women to have made sexual assault claims against the troubled star.
Park, popularly known as Micky, has been told to pay the woman more than US$80,000. She is one of four women to have made sexual assault claims against the troubled star.
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.