https://www.scmp.com/rss/328306/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The past year has been one of unadulterated success for Sunmi, the former member of K-pop outfit Wonder Girls. Sunmi has hit No 1 with all her latest singles, and is the face of major cosmetics and fashion brands. Her quirky appearances on popular TV variety shows have endeared her to those who have not fallen for her sexy image. K-pop giants speak at the UN with a message for the world’s youth Many were shocked and moved when Sunmi revealed she had a difficult childhood – something that is... https://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/2166002/sunmi-ex-wonder-girls-star-who-one-k-pops-most-famous-female-singers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/2166002/sunmi-ex-wonder-girls-star-who-one-k-pops-most-famous-female-singers?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 29 Sep 2018 12:00:45 +0000 Since Exo made their debut six years ago, the K-pop boy band have become household names: they have won numerous music awards, the members have appeared in films and TV dramas, and tickets to their fan events sell out in seconds. While all the members have huge followings as individuals, one of the Exo boys stands out not only for his dancing and rapping skills but also for his appearance. Sehun is envied for his looks in the K-pop industry – and that is no mean feat in a business filled with... https://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/2165164/meet-k-pops-sehun-exo-lead-rapper-and-dancer-and-one-most-bankable?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/2165164/meet-k-pops-sehun-exo-lead-rapper-and-dancer-and-one-most-bankable?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 Sep 2018 12:46:48 +0000 A member of one of the most popular female K-pop girl groups, Rose is gaining popularity in her own right for the sweet timbre of her voice. Since the band’s debut two years ago, Blackpink (Rose, Jisoo, Jennie and Lisa) have become firmly established as one of K-pop’s most popular groups. Their music can be heard in shops and malls across South Korea, yet not much is known about the foursome. Unlike other K-pop idols, you’d be hard pushed to see them in commercials or posters advertising... https://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/2163713/rose-blackpink-new-zealand-born-k-pop-singer-unique-voice-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/2163713/rose-blackpink-new-zealand-born-k-pop-singer-unique-voice-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Sep 2018 12:15:45 +0000 While he is known as one of the best dancers in the K-pop industry, Exo member Kai has a more serious, thoughtful side away from the stage. In the six years since their debut, Exo have experienced some great highs and a few lows. For five years in a row they have won the album of the year award at the year-end Mnet Asian Music Awards (a first for any K-pop artist), but they also saw the loss of three Chinese members – Luhan, Kris and Tao – amid legal battles. Still, the departures don’t seem to... https://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/2162047/kai-exo-one-best-dancers-k-pop-and-possibly-its-most-voracious-reader?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/2162047/kai-exo-one-best-dancers-k-pop-and-possibly-its-most-voracious-reader?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 01 Sep 2018 12:02:31 +0000 Hwasa of K-pop girl group Mamamoo has become one of South Korea’s hottest female idols because of her singing and rapping, her striking stage performances, and, more recently, her role as the country’s mukbang (food-eating video) queen. Armed with a distinctive, husky voice, Hwasa – which means “brightly beautiful” in Korean – has a wide vocal range and many K-pop critics believe her to be one of the most expressive singers in the business. She is also a talented rapper known for her witty... https://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/2161133/hwasa-k-pop-girl-group-mamamoo-singer-and-rapper-also-loved-her-make?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/2161133/hwasa-k-pop-girl-group-mamamoo-singer-and-rapper-also-loved-her-make?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Aug 2018 12:00:35 +0000 BTS Love Yourself: Answer Big Hit Entertainment 4 stars With the release of the “Love Yourself: Answer” album on Friday, K-pop giants BTS have closed a momentous chapter in their record-breaking career that has seen them become the biggest Korean act internationally. The final release of the two-and-a-half-year-long “Love Yourself” album series, only seven of its 25 tracks are new, with the rest drawn from previous albums in the series. Despite being a largely repackaged album, it will satisfy... https://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/2161268/bts-album-love-yourself-answer-review-suga-j-hope-and-rap-monster?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/2161268/bts-album-love-yourself-answer-review-suga-j-hope-and-rap-monster?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Aug 2018 12:00:15 +0000 In 1995, when dance music was first becoming popular in South Korea, four seven-year-olds appeared on daytime TV in front of an audience of middle-aged housewives. They were Little Roo’ra, the children’s version of Roo’ra, the most popular K-pop quartet of that year. As the audience applauded the youngsters’ performance, one boy stood out with his obvious passion and smooth dance moves. The world was being introduced to the artist who would go on to become one of South Korea’s most popular K-pop... https://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/2159867/how-k-pop-star-g-dragon-became-famous-and-why-turning-30-wont-put?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/2159867/how-k-pop-star-g-dragon-became-famous-and-why-turning-30-wont-put?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Aug 2018 11:30:30 +0000