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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.
- South Korea has issued broadcasting guidelines that suggest limiting the appearance of too many similar-looking K-pop stars at the same time
- ‘Most of them are skinny and have similar hairstyles and make-up,’ state the guidelines, which are aimed at preventing ‘lookism’
BTS plays at AsiaWorld-Arena on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
BTS plays at AsiaWorld-Arena on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
K-pop singer went ahead with solo concert despite a growing sex-and-drugs probe focused on a nightclub of which was a director and which he actively promoted. He told fans he was sorry for causing ‘disappointment and concern’.
K-pop singer went ahead with solo concert despite a growing sex-and-drugs probe focused on a nightclub of which was a director and which he actively promoted. He told fans he was sorry for causing ‘disappointment and concern’.
The rapper and songwriter, born Jung Ho-seok on February 18, 1994, was a prize-winning dancer before joining seven-member group
The rapper and songwriter, born Jung Ho-seok on February 18, 1994, was a prize-winning dancer before joining seven-member group
BTS are going from strength to strength, appearing at this month’s Grammy awards for the first time. RM, Suga, V, J-Hope, Jungkook, Jin and Jimin will be in Hong Kong for four shows in March.
BTS are going from strength to strength, appearing at this month’s Grammy awards for the first time. RM, Suga, V, J-Hope, Jungkook, Jin and Jimin will be in Hong Kong for four shows in March.
- Staff at the Seoul nightclub, managed by the BigBang star, allegedly drugged women so VIP members could sexually assault them, says a member. Police are investigating the claims.
- Staff at the Seoul nightclub, managed by the BigBang star, allegedly drugged women so VIP members could sexually assault them, says a member. Police are investigating the claims.
Spycam porn has become so prevalent that the South’s female police officers inspect women’s toilets in public venues.
Spycam porn has become so prevalent that the South’s female police officers inspect women’s toilets in public venues.
Reports suggest the duo have been dating for three months, but his agency denies this – while her agency confirms the claim
Reports suggest the duo have been dating for three months, but his agency denies this – while her agency confirms the claim
North Korea has long dismissed Western pop culture as bourgeois and corrupt, but recent Kim-approved changes include grittier TV shows, pop music and even a factory making fancy footwear.
North Korea has long dismissed Western pop culture as bourgeois and corrupt, but recent Kim-approved changes include grittier TV shows, pop music and even a factory making fancy footwear.
The two 19-year-olds thank teachers and fellow students at Seoul’s Hanlim Multi Arts School in an Instagram post
The two 19-year-olds thank teachers and fellow students at Seoul’s Hanlim Multi Arts School in an Instagram post
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.