K-pop

Company behind BTS looking to train new K-Pop sensation in US

Big Hit Entertainment said it was teaming with Universal Music Group to find, develop and… Read More

K-pop culture boosts Netflix’s international growth

Netflix reports a 66% increase in international revenue, primarily from South Korea Read More

K-pop boyband BTS’ fans match group’s $1 million donation to Black Lives Matter

BTS wrote on its Twitter account on Thursday that they are against racism and violence… Read More

Travel curbs on South Koreans prompt K-pop cancellations, especially in Japan

Japan has placed travel restrictions on South Koreans over the coronavirus epidemic. Read More

BTS says new album tells of conquering doubts and fears

The band released its fourth album 'Map of the Soul: 7' on Friday. Read More

K-pop band BTS’s microphones fetch $83,200 at auction

The microphones were used from 2017 to 2019 on the band’s Love Yourself tour. Read More

K-Pop’s BTS scores another first as tour microphones head to auction

Seven signed microphones used by the band are expected to sell for $10,000-$20,000. Read More

K-Pop fans brave Seoul’s Christmas chill to buy BTS merchandise

The band’s first outlet is in Seoul with others popping up as far afield as… Read More

Actor found dead in latest K-pop tragedy

Cha’s death comes after a popular K-pop singer, Koo Hara, 28, was found dead at… Read More

Pop star jailed for six years for rape, other crimes

South Korean singer-songwriter Jung Joon-young was convicted Friday of gang rape and distributing videos of… Read More

Cyber bullying, star suicides: The dark side of pop world

The apparent suicide of a second K-pop artist in a month has cast renewed focus… Read More

Bullying debate starts after death of pop star

Fans mourned and questions were asked Monday after K-pop star Goo Hara was found dead… Read More

Online comments to be disabled after death of pop star

Sulli, a former member of a top South Korean girl group, who had spoken out… Read More

Pop singer decries cyber bullying after death of fellow star

Colleagues and experts said her death revealed the constant barrage of malicious online comments faced… Read More

Abusive comments: Pop star found dead at her home

A popular K-pop star who had long been the target of abusive online comments was… Read More

Police raid K-pop management for alleged illegal gambling

South Korean police raided one of the biggest K-pop management firms on Saturday as part… Read More

K-Pop band BTS goes on holiday, asks fans for privacy

For the first time in six years, the Korean pop music band is taking a… Read More

With K-pop back in US spotlight, Korean-American stars take hope

LOS ANGELES: Tens of thousands of fans eagerly rode the wave of Korean pop or… Read More

Kim Jong Un ‘deeply moved’ by K-pop concert

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un smiled, clapped and said he was "deeply moved" by… Read More

Malaysian girls who hugged K-pop band threatened with arrest

KAUALA LUMPUR: A group of Muslim girls in Malaysia were threatened with arrest Wednesday after… Read More