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They may be called Seventeen, but this popular K-pop group is made up of 13 members divided into three sub-units: a hip-hop unit, a vocal unit and a performance unit. Seventeen are seen as a "self-producing" outfit, with the members involved in songwriting, choreography and production.
- October 2021 saw some big-name releases, including Aespa’s first EP, CL’s first album and the ninth EP from Seventeen
- Nam Woo Hyun, who recently finished his mandatory South Korean military service, is back with a new, soothing EP, while NCT 127 put out the LP Favorite
Brave Girls and After School are among older K-pop acts whose songs have become sleeper hits and prompted their resurgence. Newer acts doing cover versions of old songs have contributed to their revival.
The six-track album is tied into Seventeen’s ‘Power of Love’ project, and is fittingly romantic.
New music in June from K-pop bands including Twice, Seventeen, Exo, NCT 127 and Monsta X is sure to get the summer off to a sizzling start.
Blackpink’s Jennie, Joy from Red Velvet, Jessica Jung, and Kai of Exo are among the sharpest dressers in K-pop.
From the flying perm of BTS’ Jungkook to the front frizz of Chen from Exo, here’s a round-up of the latest K-pop idol perms that have got teenagers across Asia rushing to change their hairstyles.
The beloved South Korean boy band has delighted fans with its Going Seventeen videos on YouTube, where they take trips and accept challenges
BTS’ Jungkook, Kara’s Park Gyu-ri and Winner’s Song Min-ho are among the stars to face backlash for partying during coronavirus – but who was really in the wrong? STYLE separates fact from fiction
Kim Mingyu, who has just celebrated his birthday, is loved by fans around the world, and has earned the strange nickname ‘Housewife Mingyu’ – here’s what we know about him
Why K-pop’s biggest band haven’t performed for their next door neighbours yet – and how cultural protectionism is keeping Korean pop culture out of Asia’s largest market
Mama ceremony has been staged in Hong Kong every year since 2012; while the cancellation was known about, this is the first time a source has confirmed anti-government protests are the reason for the decision.
Korean boy bands are starting to upset their local fans by booking more international tours and rarely playing concerts at home
13-member group thrills 40,000 fans at three Seoul shows before flying off to start series of concerts at venues in Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and Malaysia
Some of K-pop’s biggest names will perform in Hong Kong on July 6 as part of the SBS Super Concert. Here’s what you need to know about the six groups on the bill, from Exo to Taeyeon.
The SBS Super Concert is coming to Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo on July 6, featuring K-pop stars Taeyeon, EXO, Mamamoo, SEVENTEEN and AB6IX
Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Chainsmokers and The 1975 are also on the bill
The seven-member group and four other Korean acts, TWICE, GFriend, Seventeen and Momoland were honoured at Tuesday’s event
Singer displayed complete professionalism, returning to the stage before the end of the concert
The 13-member band has done well in the charts at home and abroad, and is on course to become the next king of K-pop