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Screen to reality: South Korea targets K-pop, K-drama tourism boom

By Hieun Shin | 5 hours ago

Fans of K-pop mega group BTS have long flocked to the South to see sites associated with the boy band. But as the popularity...

Travel and Tourism

K-pop experience D'Festa ending world tour in the Philippines

By Jan Milo Severo | 9 days ago

After unforgettable runs in Tokyo, Seoul, Jakarta, and Los Angeles, ultimate K-pop experience D'Festa is ending its world...

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BTS' Jin collaborates with Red Velvet's Wendy for 1st solo album

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BTS member Jin will collaborate with fellow Korean artist Wendy of the girl group Red Velvet on his debut solo album "Ha...

Korean Wave

Jungkook's 'I Am Still' becomes highest-grossing music movie of 2024

By Kristofer Purnell | October 16, 2024 - 2:13pm

The documentary movie "Jungkook: I Am Still," about the youngest member of K-pop boy band BTS, is the year's biggest music...

Korean Wave

2NE1 adds Manila concert date after 1st night tickets sold out

By Kristofer Purnell | October 12, 2024 - 10:18am

K-pop group 2NE1 has added a second Philippine concert date on their reunion tour after tickets for the initial night quickly...

Korean Wave

Blackpink's Rosé to release debut studio album in December

By Kristofer Purnell | October 2, 2024 - 6:34pm

Korean singer Rosé of the girl group Blackpink is set to release her first solo studio album at the end of this...

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Blackpink's Jennie Kim to release new single 'Mantra'

By Kristofer Purnell | October 2, 2024 - 2:32pm

Singer Jennie Kim of the Korean girl group Blackpink is set to release her newest single "Mantra" later this month.

Korean Wave

2NE1 confirm reunion concert venue in Manila, announce ticket details

By Kristofer Purnell | September 26, 2024 - 1:23pm

The Manila stop of K-pop girl group 2NE1's reunion tour is all set after confirming the venue and ticketing details...

Korean Wave

NewJeans debuts as Calvin Kelvin ambassadors in denim campaign

By Kristofer Purnell | September 25, 2024 - 2:10pm

K-pop girl group NewJeans joined American fashion company Calvin Klein as ambassadors, appearing in the brand's newest fall...

Fashion and Beauty