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Sun, December 4, 2022 | 11:07

[INTERVIEW] Why Singaporean CEO chose to debut as K-pop star

INTERVIEWWhy Singaporean CEO chose to debut as K-pop star

On July 5, David Yong from Singapore burst onto the K-pop scene with his hip-hop-flavored debut track, “In My Pocket,” which features high-profile Korean rapper Kid Milli. Although there are plenty of non-Korean singers in the K-pop universe, Yong is unlike any other in terms of background. The 34-year-old is the CEO of Singapore-based Evergreen Group Holdings and runs more t...

2022-11-08 08:54

Girl group Red Velvet to drop new EP 'Birthday' this month

Girl group Red Velvet to drop new EP 'Birthday' this month

K-pop girl group Red Velvet will return with a new EP, titled "Birthday," on Nov. 28, the group's management agency said Monday.

2022-11-07 15:30

ATEEZ donates $71,000 to help victims of Itaewon tragedy

ATEEZ donates $71,000 to help victims of Itaewon tragedy

K-pop boy band ATEEZ has donated 100 million won ($71,000) to support the victims of the deadly crowd crush in Itaewon on Oct. 29, which claimed the lives of 156 people and injured 197 others.

2022-11-06 17:20

K-pop group NCT 127's concert in Jakarta ends early for safety reasons

K-pop group NCT 127's concert in Jakarta ends early for safety reasons

A concert by K-pop boy group NCT 127 in Jakarta ended early on Friday after some excited fans caused chaos to get closer to the stage, a local event agency said.

2022-11-05 18:49

'The Astronaut' by BTS' Jin debuts at No. 61 on British chart

'The Astronaut' by BTS' Jin debuts at No. 61 on British chart

"The Astronaut," the first official single by Jin of the K-pop supergroup BTS, has landed at No. 61 on the British Official Singles Chart Top 100.

2022-11-05 12:14

BTS member Jin submits application to cancel delay of military enlistment

BTS member Jin submits application to cancel delay of military enlistment

Jin, a member of K-pop supergroup BTS, has submitted an application with the Military Manpower Administration (MMA) to cancel his request to postpone his military conscription, according to sources Friday.

2022-11-04 17:30

Meet the women of cover dance crew Chocomint HK, whose 'K-pop in public' videos have gone viral

Meet the women of cover dance crew Chocomint HK, whose 'K-pop in public' videos have gone viral

HONG KONG - You may have seen them if you are living in Hong Kong: six young women performing in some of the busiest and most scenic spots in the city, their dance moves slick and stylish. The women make up Chocomint HK, a K-pop cover dance crew whose members are taking part in “K-pop in public,” a popular trend on social media platforms such as YouTube.

2022-11-03 15:29

(G)I-dle debuts on Billboard 200 at No. 71

(G)I-dle debuts on Billboard 200 at No. 71

Girl group (G)I-dle has entered the Billboard 200 main albums chart for the first time with its mini album "I Love."

2022-11-02 14:43

Astro's Rocky confirms dating actress Park Bo-yeon

Astro's Rocky confirms dating actress Park Bo-yeon

Singer Rocky, a member of K-pop boy group Astro, is dating actress Park Bo-yeon, the singer's agency Fantagio confirmed. The agency released a statement, Monday, admitting media reports that the singer and the actress are romantically involved.

2022-11-01 16:31

BTS' RM to make solo debut soon

BTS' RM to make solo debut soon

RM, leader of the K-pop juggernaut BTS, will release his first official solo album soon, the band's agency said Tuesday.

2022-11-01 14:42

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