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After taking over most of the world, pop music has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in Asia, which has seen the arrival of J-Pop in Japan, K-Pop in Korea, and Mandopop in mainland China. If you’re into impeccably made-up boy or girl bands, and appreciate some slick dance moves, look for Asian pop reports in the South China Morning Post.
- Once known as ‘Korea’s Great Gatsby’, and a member of one of K-pop’s most influential acts, Seungri’s fall from grace has been a rapid one
- We detail how things went so terribly wrong for the 28-year-old star
The star, born Lu Han in Beijing on April 20, 1990, has enjoyed success as an award-winning actor in ‘20 Once Again’, solo singer on ‘Reloaded’ and also holds two Guinness World Records
The star, born Lu Han in Beijing on April 20, 1990, has enjoyed success as an award-winning actor in ‘20 Once Again’, solo singer on ‘Reloaded’ and also holds two Guinness World Records
Girl group Blackpink made Billboard chart history by landing their new EP Kill This Love at No. 24 on the Billboard 200 chart with 19,000 album units. They also just played at Coachella.
Girl group Blackpink made Billboard chart history by landing their new EP Kill This Love at No. 24 on the Billboard 200 chart with 19,000 album units. They also just played at Coachella.
I believe experience will help us get back on the right track and that our lives will be reborn, Cheng says after husband Andy Hui was shown kissing and cuddling TVB actress Jacqueline Wong in footage leaked on Tuesday.
I believe experience will help us get back on the right track and that our lives will be reborn, Cheng says after husband Andy Hui was shown kissing and cuddling TVB actress Jacqueline Wong in footage leaked on Tuesday.
• BLACKPINK has been enjoying success since its 2016 debut, with gigs this year in Los Angeles, Chicago, Hamilton, Newark, Atlanta and Fort Worth, and a Coachella appearance
• BLACKPINK has been enjoying success since its 2016 debut, with gigs this year in Los Angeles, Chicago, Hamilton, Newark, Atlanta and Fort Worth, and a Coachella appearance
Korean singer, actress and savvy fashion entrepreneur Jessica Jung, who celebrates her birthday on April 18, remains a top favourite among millions of fans across the globe
Korean singer, actress and savvy fashion entrepreneur Jessica Jung, who celebrates her birthday on April 18, remains a top favourite among millions of fans across the globe
The Thai singer has more than 17.6 million followers on Instagram, beating Chanyeol, a rapper with K-pop boy group Exo, who has 17.4 million. BigBang’s G-Dragon is next with 16.3 million, followed by Exo’s Sehun on 15.9 million.
The Thai singer has more than 17.6 million followers on Instagram, beating Chanyeol, a rapper with K-pop boy group Exo, who has 17.4 million. BigBang’s G-Dragon is next with 16.3 million, followed by Exo’s Sehun on 15.9 million.
Billboard says new album, released last Friday, could sell up to 225,000 copies in US by Thursday as single, ‘Boy with Luv’, hits 100,000 YouTube views 38 hours after release
Billboard says new album, released last Friday, could sell up to 225,000 copies in US by Thursday as single, ‘Boy with Luv’, hits 100,000 YouTube views 38 hours after release
Band will tour its new album starting May 4 and 5 in Los Angeles, then on to Chicago, New Jersey, Sao Paulo, London, Paris, and Japan’s Osaka and Shizuoka
Band will tour its new album starting May 4 and 5 in Los Angeles, then on to Chicago, New Jersey, Sao Paulo, London, Paris, and Japan’s Osaka and Shizuoka
The megastars return to the award show to perform Boy With Luv. BTS have been nominated for two awards: top group and top social artist.
The megastars return to the award show to perform Boy With Luv. BTS have been nominated for two awards: top group and top social artist.
Apple Daily releases 16-minute video of pair kissing during journey from Tai Hang to Lei Yue Mun with former privacy commissioner saying news site and the driver run risk of breaching Hong Kong law.
Apple Daily releases 16-minute video of pair kissing during journey from Tai Hang to Lei Yue Mun with former privacy commissioner saying news site and the driver run risk of breaching Hong Kong law.
The new album was an immediate success, with the lead track becoming the fastest YouTube video ever to hit 100 million views – reaching the milestone in just 38 hours.
The new album was an immediate success, with the lead track becoming the fastest YouTube video ever to hit 100 million views – reaching the milestone in just 38 hours.
Seoul’s Gangnam nightclub area has been beset by allegations of date rape, tax evasion and other illegal activity. South Korean President Moon Jae-in has weighed in, calling for a thorough investigation.
Seoul’s Gangnam nightclub area has been beset by allegations of date rape, tax evasion and other illegal activity. South Korean President Moon Jae-in has weighed in, calling for a thorough investigation.
The single, from the group’s new album, ‘Map of the Soul: Persona’, hits the milestone 37 hours and 37 minutes after being added to video-sharing website
The single, from the group’s new album, ‘Map of the Soul: Persona’, hits the milestone 37 hours and 37 minutes after being added to video-sharing website
The second teaser video for the main track from the group’s new album ‘Map of the Soul: Persona’ carries references to the iconic 1952 film
The second teaser video for the main track from the group’s new album ‘Map of the Soul: Persona’ carries references to the iconic 1952 film
The 29-year-old member of the South Korean-Chinese nine-member boy band starts his compulsory military service on May 7 – but will return to EXO when it is completed
The 29-year-old member of the South Korean-Chinese nine-member boy band starts his compulsory military service on May 7 – but will return to EXO when it is completed
Former (f)x member unhappy with personal questions from some of 14,000 followers watching her at restaurant with friends
Former (f)x member unhappy with personal questions from some of 14,000 followers watching her at restaurant with friends
The video for the Korean girl group’s latest single, ‘Kill This Love’, went past the 100 million mark just two days and 14 hours after its release
The video for the Korean girl group’s latest single, ‘Kill This Love’, went past the 100 million mark just two days and 14 hours after its release
After Nicki Minaj and DJ Steve Aoki, the Korean boy band has collaborated with Halsey, who appears in a teaser clip of the song, part of their new album ‘Map of the Soul: Persona’
After Nicki Minaj and DJ Steve Aoki, the Korean boy band has collaborated with Halsey, who appears in a teaser clip of the song, part of their new album ‘Map of the Soul: Persona’
The seven-member group, also nominated as top duo/group, releases its new album, ‘Map of the Soul: Persona’ on Friday
The seven-member group, also nominated as top duo/group, releases its new album, ‘Map of the Soul: Persona’ on Friday
The nine-member girl group, formed of three Japanese, five Korean and one Taiwanese, which is hugely popular in Japan, ends ‘dome’ tour on Saturday
The nine-member girl group, formed of three Japanese, five Korean and one Taiwanese, which is hugely popular in Japan, ends ‘dome’ tour on Saturday
Scandal involving K-pop stars including BigBang’s Seungri shines a light on country’s appetite for illicit sex videos filmed or distributed without consent, which can mean the end of a woman’s social or professional life.
Scandal involving K-pop stars including BigBang’s Seungri shines a light on country’s appetite for illicit sex videos filmed or distributed without consent, which can mean the end of a woman’s social or professional life.
Police are stepping up their probe into former K-pop boy band member
Police are stepping up their probe into former K-pop boy band member
The group will appear on ‘Saturday Night Live’, hosted by Stone, to promote its new release, with BLACKPINK’s latest album out on Friday and TWICE’s coming soon
The group will appear on ‘Saturday Night Live’, hosted by Stone, to promote its new release, with BLACKPINK’s latest album out on Friday and TWICE’s coming soon
The band, which released the mini album, ‘White Wind’, in March, will play Seoul concerts as the finale to its year-long ‘Four Seasons Four Colors Project’
The band, which released the mini album, ‘White Wind’, in March, will play Seoul concerts as the finale to its year-long ‘Four Seasons Four Colors Project’
Police say Jung shared 13 illicitly filmed videos with 16 people including former BIGBANG member Seungri and FT Island’s Choi Jong-hoon
Police say Jung shared 13 illicitly filmed videos with 16 people including former BIGBANG member Seungri and FT Island’s Choi Jong-hoon
Dreamcatcher danced barefoot, Mamamoo performed in sweatshirts and sneakers, Loona shot a video in trouser suits – is this the start of meaningful change in K-pop, or a case of music labels seeing feminism as good marketing?
Dreamcatcher danced barefoot, Mamamoo performed in sweatshirts and sneakers, Loona shot a video in trouser suits – is this the start of meaningful change in K-pop, or a case of music labels seeing feminism as good marketing?
Chen Bolin claims he and Seungri – embroiled in sex and drugs scandal – are ‘just friends’ while Darren Wang ‘unfollows’ the star and deletes photos taken with him
Chen Bolin claims he and Seungri – embroiled in sex and drugs scandal – are ‘just friends’ while Darren Wang ‘unfollows’ the star and deletes photos taken with him
There are many reasons why a football fan supports a particular team, but in the case of Hongkongers’ support for South Korea, its soft power – in the form of popular dramas and K-pop – surely plays a major role.