From Seoul to Broadway: Baby Shark's Global Musical SplashThe Pinkfong Company announced on the 24th that it is simultaneously launching a musical world tour in five countries worldwide, leveraging its global super IP (Intellectual Property). The goal is to accelerate the expansion of offline entertainment businesses in Korea, the United States, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. First, they will kick off the musical […]
K-Pop Sensation TXT Climbs Billboard 200 and World Album ChartsTOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) has continued their successful run on Korean and American music charts. According to the latest chart released by the U.S. music authority Billboard on April 23 (Korean time), TXT’s (Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai) 6th mini-album minisode 3: TOMORROW climbed to the 33rd position on the prestigious Billboard 200 […]
K-Pop Sensation ATEEZ Rocks Coachella, Makes History!The K-pop boy group ATEEZ made history by being the first to take over the Coachella stage. ATEEZ successfully wrapped up their second performance at America’s largest music festival, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (hereafter Coachella), on the 19th, following their first performance on the 12th. On their second Coachella performance day, ATEEZ kicked […]
Türkiye's Mount Nemrut Named One of the World's Eight Wonders-Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism showcases world-class sunrise spots - Mount Nemrut, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Turkiye - One of the 'Eighth Wonders of the World' for its high level of technology and sophistication - Sunrise and sunset spots attract adventurers from around the world As the travel industry rebounds, one country has benefited from the pandemic even more. It's Turkiye. It's a place that's been gaining popularity for its kebabs and kaimak, as well as its beautiful tourist attractions...
Billboard's First Official Partnership with K-Pop via Kakao EntertainmentKakao Entertainment has entered into a strategic partnership with Billboard to expand the global influence of K-pop. Kakao Entertainment announced on the 17th that Mike Van, President of Billboard, and Kim Yuna, Publisher and CEO of Billboard Korea, met with Co-CEO Jang Yoon Joong at the Kakao Entertainment office in Jonggak, Jongno-gu, Seoul, to discuss […]
K-Pop's ATEEZ Makes History at CoachellaGlobal acclaim is pouring in for the group ATEEZ. ATEEZ wowed the audience with their debut performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (hereafter Coachella) on the 12th (local time), garnering heaps of praise from international media. Billboard USA included ATEEZ’s performance in the Best Moments of Coachella Day One, stating, “ATEEZ closed […]
K-Pop Sensation IVE Unveils Artistic Concept Photos for 'IVE SWITCH'K-pop girl group IVE, consisting of An Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo, has teased the vibe of their upcoming album. Their agency, Starship Entertainment, released the first concept photo for IVE’s second EP, IVE SWITCH, on the 14th. The recently unveiled concept photo beautifully encapsulates each member’s distinct individuality, evoking the atmosphere […]
Girl Group LE SSERAFIM Faces Criticism for Lackluster Coachella PerformanceOn the 13th (local time), K-Pop girl group LE SSERAFIM performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, one of the largest music festivals in the U.S., and met with local fans. Despite excitement from local fans, they faced domestic and international criticism for their perceived lack of skill. Their set included the unreleased […]
Why More Young Generations are Opting for Part-Time GigsHave you encountered individuals who shape their work and leisure on their terms, without being bound to any specific job? They’re known as the “freeters”, and you can readily explore related content on YouTube. Vlogs delving into the everyday experiences of freeters, such as “Why I’m working part-time at a convenience store at 30” and […]
Ahyeon of BABYMONSTER Talks About Being Inspired by Jennie and Embracing 'Little Jennie' TitleBABYMONSTER’s Ahyeon shared her thoughts about her nickname, “Little Jennie.” To celebrate the highly anticipated debut of YG Entertainment’s newest girl group, BABYMONSTER (Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora), a celebratory interview was held on April 1 at their new headquarters. The occasion marked the release of their first mini album, BABYMONS7ER. Ahyeon commented on […]
Apple CEO Tim Cook Commits to Increased Investment in ChinaTim Cook, the CEO of Apple, who is currently visiting China, met with Chinese Commerce Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and promised more investment in China. According to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce’s website and state-run English newspaper China Daily on the 23rd, the two met in Beijing on the 22nd. China Daily released a […]
Russian Officials and Ballet Performers Engage North KoreaOn March 20th, the troupe for the Primorsky branch of the Mariinsky Theatre, currently visiting North Korea as part of a Russian Ministry of Culture delegation, performed the ballet ‘Sleeping Beauty’ at the Mansudae Art Theatre, reported by [The Rodong Sinmun] The troupe for the Primorsky branch of the Mariinsky Theatre, visiting North Korea as […]
Russia and North Korea Forge Closer Ties Through ArtThe Russian delegation of the Ministry of Culture led by Deputy Minister Andrey Malyshev arrived in Pyongyang on the 18th, invited by the North Korean Ministry of Culture. [Photo – Labor Newspaper] There has been consecutive North Korea-Russia cooperation, including the Russian delegations of each level visiting North Korea in a row. The Korean Central News Agency reported […]
Michelob ULTRA Appoints LPGA Star Jin Young Ko as Latest AmbassadorMichelob ULTRA, a top American premium beer, is teeing off for its debut. To celebrate this exciting launch, Michelob ULTRA announced on March 8 that it has appointed world-renowned golfer Jin Young Ko as its official brand ambassador. Michelob ULTRA chose Ko because of her dedication to a healthy, active “Michelob ULTRA Lifestyle,” which perfectly […]
BTS V Plans 'FRI(END)S' Party For Fans To Celebrate His New AlbumV has something special planned for the ARMY. His new song “FRI(END)S” isn’t just a musical treat—fans have a big event in the works, too. Big Hit Music announced the FRI(END)S PARTY fan event on March 6 at 10 AM KST to celebrate the release of V’s new digital single on the global fandom life […]
Stunning Photos of First Asian Woman To Be Global Ambassador for Dolce & Gabbana Actress Moon Ga-young is captivating attention with her dramatic and mesmerizing vibe.On Tuesday, KEIST released a behind-the-scenes look at the actress' ad campaign for fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana's Spring-Summer 2024 women's collection on its official Naver Post, social media and YouTube accounts...
BTS J-Hope To Release Album and Documentary for Fans This Spring BTS's J-Hope has announced a new project coming in March.On March 20, J-Hope released a promotional schedule image on his official social media, showing the content schedule for the 'HOPE ON THE STREET' project...
Teo Yoo, "First Korean Actor" to be nominated for the BAFTAsActor Teo YooNominated for the BAFTAs“MR PORTER: The Journal” Photoshoot A new photoshoot of Teo Yoo, the star of the movie “Past Lives,” was released this month. “MR PORTER: The Journal,” an online magazine of the global online retailer “MR PORTER,” has recently conducted a photoshoot and interview with Teo and has previously worked with […]
SM Idol Makes Generous Birthday Donation NCT's DoYoung (member of SM Entertainment) is sharing his warm heart in 2024...
Cannes to Oscars: 'Anatomy of a Fall' Mirrors 'Parasite's' Path to Glory 'Anatomy of a Crash' is taking the same route as 'Parasite'.After winning the Palme d'Or at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, director Justin Trier's 'Anatomy of a Crash' has been nominated in five categories for the 96th Academy Awards...
From Seoul to Broadway: Baby Shark's Global Musical Splash The Pinkfong Company announced on the 24th that it is simultaneously launching a musical world tour in five countries worldwide, leveraging its global super IP (Intellectual Property). The goal is to accelerate the expansion of offline entertainment businesses in Korea, the United States, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. First, they will kick off the musical […]
K-Pop Sensation TXT Climbs Billboard 200 and World Album Charts TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) has continued their successful run on Korean and American music charts. According to the latest chart released by the U.S. music authority Billboard on April 23 (Korean time), TXT’s (Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai) 6th mini-album minisode 3: TOMORROW climbed to the 33rd position on the prestigious Billboard 200 […]
K-Pop Sensation ATEEZ Rocks Coachella, Makes History! The K-pop boy group ATEEZ made history by being the first to take over the Coachella stage. ATEEZ successfully wrapped up their second performance at America’s largest music festival, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (hereafter Coachella), on the 19th, following their first performance on the 12th. On their second Coachella performance day, ATEEZ kicked […]
Türkiye's Mount Nemrut Named One of the World's Eight Wonders -Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism showcases world-class sunrise spots - Mount Nemrut, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Turkiye - One of the 'Eighth Wonders of the World' for its high level of technology and sophistication - Sunrise and sunset spots attract adventurers from around the world As the travel industry rebounds, one country has benefited from the pandemic even more. It's Turkiye. It's a place that's been gaining popularity for its kebabs and kaimak, as well as its beautiful tourist attractions...
Billboard's First Official Partnership with K-Pop via Kakao Entertainment Kakao Entertainment has entered into a strategic partnership with Billboard to expand the global influence of K-pop. Kakao Entertainment announced on the 17th that Mike Van, President of Billboard, and Kim Yuna, Publisher and CEO of Billboard Korea, met with Co-CEO Jang Yoon Joong at the Kakao Entertainment office in Jonggak, Jongno-gu, Seoul, to discuss […]
K-Pop's ATEEZ Makes History at Coachella Global acclaim is pouring in for the group ATEEZ. ATEEZ wowed the audience with their debut performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (hereafter Coachella) on the 12th (local time), garnering heaps of praise from international media. Billboard USA included ATEEZ’s performance in the Best Moments of Coachella Day One, stating, “ATEEZ closed […]
K-Pop Sensation IVE Unveils Artistic Concept Photos for 'IVE SWITCH' K-pop girl group IVE, consisting of An Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo, has teased the vibe of their upcoming album. Their agency, Starship Entertainment, released the first concept photo for IVE’s second EP, IVE SWITCH, on the 14th. The recently unveiled concept photo beautifully encapsulates each member’s distinct individuality, evoking the atmosphere […]
Girl Group LE SSERAFIM Faces Criticism for Lackluster Coachella Performance On the 13th (local time), K-Pop girl group LE SSERAFIM performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, one of the largest music festivals in the U.S., and met with local fans. Despite excitement from local fans, they faced domestic and international criticism for their perceived lack of skill. Their set included the unreleased […]
Why More Young Generations are Opting for Part-Time Gigs Have you encountered individuals who shape their work and leisure on their terms, without being bound to any specific job? They’re known as the “freeters”, and you can readily explore related content on YouTube. Vlogs delving into the everyday experiences of freeters, such as “Why I’m working part-time at a convenience store at 30” and […]
Ahyeon of BABYMONSTER Talks About Being Inspired by Jennie and Embracing 'Little Jennie' Title BABYMONSTER’s Ahyeon shared her thoughts about her nickname, “Little Jennie.” To celebrate the highly anticipated debut of YG Entertainment’s newest girl group, BABYMONSTER (Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora), a celebratory interview was held on April 1 at their new headquarters. The occasion marked the release of their first mini album, BABYMONS7ER. Ahyeon commented on […]
Apple CEO Tim Cook Commits to Increased Investment in China Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, who is currently visiting China, met with Chinese Commerce Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and promised more investment in China. According to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce’s website and state-run English newspaper China Daily on the 23rd, the two met in Beijing on the 22nd. China Daily released a […]
Russian Officials and Ballet Performers Engage North Korea On March 20th, the troupe for the Primorsky branch of the Mariinsky Theatre, currently visiting North Korea as part of a Russian Ministry of Culture delegation, performed the ballet ‘Sleeping Beauty’ at the Mansudae Art Theatre, reported by [The Rodong Sinmun] The troupe for the Primorsky branch of the Mariinsky Theatre, visiting North Korea as […]
Russia and North Korea Forge Closer Ties Through Art The Russian delegation of the Ministry of Culture led by Deputy Minister Andrey Malyshev arrived in Pyongyang on the 18th, invited by the North Korean Ministry of Culture. [Photo – Labor Newspaper] There has been consecutive North Korea-Russia cooperation, including the Russian delegations of each level visiting North Korea in a row. The Korean Central News Agency reported […]
Michelob ULTRA Appoints LPGA Star Jin Young Ko as Latest Ambassador Michelob ULTRA, a top American premium beer, is teeing off for its debut. To celebrate this exciting launch, Michelob ULTRA announced on March 8 that it has appointed world-renowned golfer Jin Young Ko as its official brand ambassador. Michelob ULTRA chose Ko because of her dedication to a healthy, active “Michelob ULTRA Lifestyle,” which perfectly […]
BTS V Plans 'FRI(END)S' Party For Fans To Celebrate His New Album V has something special planned for the ARMY. His new song “FRI(END)S” isn’t just a musical treat—fans have a big event in the works, too. Big Hit Music announced the FRI(END)S PARTY fan event on March 6 at 10 AM KST to celebrate the release of V’s new digital single on the global fandom life […]
Stunning Photos of First Asian Woman To Be Global Ambassador for Dolce & Gabbana Actress Moon Ga-young is captivating attention with her dramatic and mesmerizing vibe.On Tuesday, KEIST released a behind-the-scenes look at the actress' ad campaign for fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana's Spring-Summer 2024 women's collection on its official Naver Post, social media and YouTube accounts...
BTS J-Hope To Release Album and Documentary for Fans This Spring BTS's J-Hope has announced a new project coming in March.On March 20, J-Hope released a promotional schedule image on his official social media, showing the content schedule for the 'HOPE ON THE STREET' project...
Teo Yoo, "First Korean Actor" to be nominated for the BAFTAs Actor Teo YooNominated for the BAFTAs“MR PORTER: The Journal” Photoshoot A new photoshoot of Teo Yoo, the star of the movie “Past Lives,” was released this month. “MR PORTER: The Journal,” an online magazine of the global online retailer “MR PORTER,” has recently conducted a photoshoot and interview with Teo and has previously worked with […]
SM Idol Makes Generous Birthday Donation NCT's DoYoung (member of SM Entertainment) is sharing his warm heart in 2024...
Cannes to Oscars: 'Anatomy of a Fall' Mirrors 'Parasite's' Path to Glory 'Anatomy of a Crash' is taking the same route as 'Parasite'.After winning the Palme d'Or at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, director Justin Trier's 'Anatomy of a Crash' has been nominated in five categories for the 96th Academy Awards...
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