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'No more BTS-style Cinderella stories': Young Korean fans and artists leave K-pop for trot
“It is undeniable that trot singers are more skilled and have better attitudes than some K-pop idols caught up in scandals. Many trot singers have gone through hardships in life, and they have the det
African and Korean beats collide and connect
A cultural crossover that wove the percussive heartbeats of Korea and Africa into a single performance brought together the unifying theme of Africa Day 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Seoul on Wednesday. Dir
Seodo turns Africa Day stage into celebration of rhythm, coexistence
When performers stepped off the stage and into the audience during the finale of the 2026 Africa Day in Seoul on Wednesday, the moment symbolized exactly what performance director Seodo had envisioned
BTS’s “Heartbeat” MV Soars Past 100 Million Views
BTS’s “Heartbeat” is their latest music video to hit the 100 million mark! On May 25 at approximately 8:06 a.m. KST, BTS’s music video for their 2019 song “Heartbeat” surpassed 100 million views on Yo
BTS’s “ARIRANG” Becomes 1st Album By Korean Artist To Spend 9 Weeks In Top 10 Of Billboard 200
BTS’s “ARIRANG” has extended its own record on the Billboard 200! On May 24 local time, Billboard announced that BTS’s latest album “ARIRANG” had ranked No. 10 in its ninth consecutive week on the Top
BIGBANG’s Taeyang Triples His 1st-Week Sales Record With “QUINTESSENCE”
BIGBANG’s Taeyang is soaring to new heights with his latest album! Last week, Taeyang made his long-awaited solo comeback with his new album “QUINTESSENCE” and its title track “LIVE FAST DIE SLOW” on