KoreaTimes(732) - K-pop, Entertainment, page 1

The Korea Times

Site Map E-paper Subscribe Register LogIn
Site Map E-paper Subscribe Register LogIn

Entertainment

K-pop

Thu, October 22, 2020 | 04:20

GOT7's Youngjae denies bullying allegations

GOT7's Youngjae denies bullying allegations

K-pop boy band GOT7's Youngjae has denied allegations he was a bully in high school. JYP Entertainment, his management agency, said Wednesday it is not true that Youngjae bullied his classmate and extorted money from - an accusation raised by a person who claims to be a high school classmate.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2020-10-21 17:12

Big Hit Entertainment asked to cut reliance on BTS

Big Hit Entertainment asked to cut reliance on BTS

Big Hit Entertainment's heavy dependence on BTS has long been pointed out as its biggest weakness, as the group was responsible for 97.4 percent of the talent agency's revenue until last year. It would be rainbows and unicorns for Big Hit if BTS were to never get old, didn't have to undertake mandatory military service and could manage to stay popular forever, but the reality...

Kim Jae-heun | 2020-10-20 16:43

Mino unveils new solo album teaser, title track

Mino unveils new solo album teaser, title track

K-pop boy band WINNER's rapper Song Min-ho, better known by the stage name Mino, has revealed a teaser for his new solo album “TAKE.”YG Entertainment, his management agency, on Tuesday released a title poster for the album, which is set to be released on Oct. 30.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2020-10-20 15:59

BTS' 'Dynamite' ranks No. 5 on Billboard singles chart

BTS' 'Dynamite' ranks No. 5 on Billboard singles chart

K-pop megastar BTS has ranked fifth on the Billboard's main singles chart with its latest hit "Dynamite" that had topped the list for three weeks, Billboard reported. "BTS' 'Dynamite' drops 2-5 on the Hot 100, after three nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1, as it posts an eighth week atop Digital Song Sales," the U.S. music publisher said Monday (U.S. time).

2020-10-20 09:08

'KCON:TACT season 2' draws 2 million audience in 3 days

'KCON:TACT season 2' draws 2 million audience in 3 days

Online Korean culture festival “KCON:TACT season 2” attracted two million paid/unpaid viewers in three days (Oct. 16-18), the event organizer CJ ENM said Monday.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2020-10-19 16:44

BTS-universe drama cast confirmed

BTS-universe drama cast confirmed

The cast for BTS-universe drama “Youth” has been confirmed. Actors Seo Ji-hoon, Noh Jong-hyun, Ahn Ji-ho, Seo Young-joo, Kim Yoon-woo and Jeon Jin-seo will play BTS's Kim Seok-jin (Jin), Min Yoon-gi (Suga), Jung Ho-seok (j-hope), Kim Nam-joon (RM), Park Ji-min (Jimin), Kim Tae-hyung (V) and Jeon Jung-kook (Jungkook), respectively, according to drama production company Chorokb...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2020-10-19 16:04

BLACKPINK's first full album ranks No. 6 on Billboard 200 in second week

BLACKPINK's first full album ranks No. 6 on Billboard 200 in second week

K-pop girl group BLACKPINK's latest album ranked No. 6 on Billboard's main album chart this week, coming in the top 10 on the chart for the second consecutive week, according to Billboard. "The Album," the first full-length album of the quartet, ranked No. 6 with 35,000 equivalent album units earned in the second week of its release, Billboard reported Sunday (U.S. time).

2020-10-19 15:29

TWICE Jeongyeon to miss new album promotion due to anxiety issues

TWICE Jeongyeon to miss new album promotion due to anxiety issues

Jeongyeon, a member of popular South Korean girl group TWICE, will not take part in promotional activities for their upcoming second album due to anxiety issues, her agency said Saturday. JYP Entertainment made the announcement on the official TWICE fanclub community site, saying that her absence was temporary.

2020-10-17 19:58

AKMU's Su-hyun says debut solo single shows her unique, natural side

AKMU's Su-hyun says debut solo single shows her unique, natural side

Lee Su-hyun of the K-pop duo AKMU, which is known for witty lyrics with fresh takes on life, said Friday that she wanted to show her unique and natural self with her upcoming debut solo single.

2020-10-17 13:54

What 'BTS controversy' says about China's political situation

What 'BTS controversy' says about China's political situation

The controversy over K-pop juggernaut BTS's comments on the Korean War (1950-53) is not subsiding in China - and this offers some crucial hints about that country's political climate, according to experts.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2020-10-15 13:24

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Top 10 Stories

DARKROOM

WooriBank

Code of Ethics

Copyright