Worries surface on boy band's global tour
The coronavirus outbreak affects not only politics and economy but also the entertainment industry of South Korea as the country suffers greatly from the epidemic.
As Seoul faces hundreds of new coronavirus infections a...
Vocal group's comeback album draws YouTube viewers
The music video of “ON,” Korean vocal group BTS’ new song, has surpassed 70 million views at YouTube in two and a half days after its release at 6 p.m. on February 21.
“ON”...
K-pop group continues to make history
South Korean boy group BTS has won three prizes at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards this week out of six for which they were nominated.
The seven-piece music act won Top Duo/Group, Top Song Sales...
Korean entertainment giant sees depreciation in stock market
The share price of HYBE goes down as its boy group BTS announced the break earlier this week. They plan to pursue solo careers.
HYBE saw its stock price slip 10.96 percent on...
K-pop superstar delivers 'message of hope'
K-pop megastar BTS spoke at the 75th UN General Assembly this week to deliver a “message of hope” at a time when the world suffers from the spread of the virus pandemic.
The seven-member group...
Korean boy group will perform in October
It typically costs less than 200,000 won ($150) to stay at a Busan hotel for two days. But the charge is up to 5 million won ($3,700) for Oct. 15 this year.
The reason...
Boy band releases 20-song tracklist
K-pop superstar BTS shows a glimpse of its new album “Map of the Soul: 7,” which will be released late this week. Its avid global fans are waiting for the new songs.
On February 17, the...
BTS label will build new boy groups
When HYBE took over Ithaca Holdings of the United States last year for around $1 billion, it was expected that the company behind K-pop superstar BTS would tap into the global markets in...
Other members will follow suit of Jin
The eldest member of the South Korean boy group BTS, named Jin, will join the military in the near future, according to the act’s agency HYBE on Oct. 17.
The Seoul-based entertainment company noted...
BTS label comes up with detailed statements
Jin, the oldest member of South Korean boy group BTS, will join the military to fulfill his mandatory service, according to the act’s label Big Hit Music on Oct 17.
The Seoul-based agency said...
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