https://www.scmp.com/rss/505365/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com K-pop star Kim Woo-jin, a former member of boy band Stray Kids, has denied accusations of sexual harassment which emerged on social media this week. An anonymous Twitter user, who has since deleted their account, claimed that she and a friend were sexually harassed by an “idol who is really loved by his fans”. In a series of tweets on September 8, the user claimed to have met Woojin at a bar in Seoul during the coronavirus outbreak, where he allegedly tried to touch them inappropriately without... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3100977/ex-stray-kids-member-woojin-denies-sexual-harassment-claims?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3100977/ex-stray-kids-member-woojin-denies-sexual-harassment-claims?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Sep 2020 07:45:09 +0000 Jay Park, Rich Brian and Yuna are among the Asian stars who have added their support to the Black Lives Matter movement following the death of George Floyd in the US. While high-profile American stars such as Halsey have been taking to the front lines alongside activists, others have turned to social media to call for an end to racial injustice. South Korean rapper Jay Park was one of the first Korean artists to speak up about the movement. He shared a lengthy message on Instagram that said he... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3087510/asian-stars-jay-park-rich-brian-yuna-and-others-speak-black?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3087510/asian-stars-jay-park-rich-brian-yuna-and-others-speak-black?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Jun 2020 14:00:14 +0000 K-pop fans, are you ready for the “new BTS”? Next month will see the launch of I-Land, an idol survival programme created by Big Hit Entertainment (the South Korean management behind the world-conquering K-pop boy band BTS) and entertainment behemoth CJ E&M. The K-pop hopefuls who are victorious on the show will be selected for a new boy band. Ahead of the premiere of I-Land on June 26, here’s what we know about the show so far. It’s a big-budget affair Big Hit and CJ &EM formed the joint... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3085592/bts-label-launches-idol-survival-show-discover-k-pops-next?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3085592/bts-label-launches-idol-survival-show-discover-k-pops-next?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 May 2020 14:00:17 +0000 Wengie is one of the biggest names on YouTube, with an enormous and adoring fan base that has helped her videos notch up more than 1.2 billion views and her channel gain 14 million subscribers. But the 34-year-old – who was born Huang Wenjie in Guangzhou, China, and moved to Sydney, Australia, as a child – is now moving beyond the “life hacks” videos that made her a star and is building a career in music, following her dream of becoming a K-pop star. Wengie kick-started her YouTube career in a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3082469/youtube-star-wengie-gi-dle-her-k-pop-dream-tiktok-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3082469/youtube-star-wengie-gi-dle-her-k-pop-dream-tiktok-and?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 May 2020 12:00:16 +0000 After the runaway success of Queendom, a 2019 K-pop reality-TV show in which six girl groups competed for a chance at making a comeback, boy bands are taking to the stage in a sequel. Road to Kingdom, which premieres on April 30, will see seven bands – Pentagon, ONF, Golden Child, The Boyz, Veryvery, Oneus and Too – battle it out for a spot in the series finale Kingdom, which will air in the second half of the year. If the show lives up to expectations, it’s going to be one of the K-pop events... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3081938/road-kingdom-underdog-k-pop-boy-bands-take-second-shot-fame?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3081938/road-kingdom-underdog-k-pop-boy-bands-take-second-shot-fame?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:15:15 +0000 Fans of South Korea’s hit singing competition reality show Produce X 101 won’t need any introduction to K-pop newcomers Cravity. With their boyish charm, slick choreography and a rapidly expanding fan base, the nine-member outfit has become the latest boy band obsession, and are now making waves with their debut EP, “Hideout: Remember Who We Are”. Their music video for the lead single, Break All The Rules, has received more than four million views since its release on April 14, and their seven... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3080180/next-monsta-x-meet-cravity-upcoming-k-pop-boy-band-already?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3080180/next-monsta-x-meet-cravity-upcoming-k-pop-boy-band-already?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:00:12 +0000 K-pop’s Lisa is many things: fresh-faced maknae (youngest member) of popular girl group Blackpink, bona fide style icon with more than 31 million followers on Instagram and, most importantly, a charismatic dance prodigy who many aspiring idols look up to. These are among the many reasons the multilingual star was chosen to be a resident dance coach on the Chinese survival TV show Youth With You, alongside other superstar mentors including mainland Chinese singer, dancer and rapper Cai Xukun,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3079196/lisa-blackpink-shows-her-strict-side-superstar-dance-mentor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3079196/lisa-blackpink-shows-her-strict-side-superstar-dance-mentor?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:00:14 +0000 If you’re a fan of Korean dramas, chances are you’re one of those who got hooked on the hit TV series Itaewon Class, one of the most watched shows on Netflix in Hong Kong this week. The webtoon based adaptation has just ended its two-month run in South Korea with its highest viewership rating yet at 16.5 per cent – for good reason. With its nail-biting plot, refreshing character arcs and a solid cast, there’s no doubting the popularity of this K-drama powerhouse. For the uninitiated, Itaewon... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3077877/loved-netflix-favourite-itaewon-class-five-new-k-dramas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3077877/loved-netflix-favourite-itaewon-class-five-new-k-dramas?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Apr 2020 23:00:10 +0000 From delayed comebacks to cancelled shows and postponed productions, the coronavirus pandemic is taking a serious toll on the Korean entertainment industry. New cases may have dropped significantly in South Korea since infection rates peaked four weeks ago, but fears of the virus have sent much of the showbiz industry into shutdown mode – forcing K-pop artists to free up their tightly packed schedules and stay at home in the interests of social isolation. Although this gives them a well-deserved... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3077223/coronavirus-korea-how-k-pop-stars-twice-nct-are-coping?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3077223/coronavirus-korea-how-k-pop-stars-twice-nct-are-coping?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:10:09 +0000