SEOUL, June 14 (Korea Bizwire) — For a global streaming event, BTS’ first online concert, Bang Bang Con: The Live, held live on Sunday, couldn’t have felt more private and intimate. With the new coronavirus pandemic hampering live entertainment around the globe, the K-pop industry, which saw a string of canceled overseas promotions and tours, [...]
SEOUL, June 12 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop singer Max Changmin of the male duo TVXQ will marry his non-celebrity girlfriend in September, his management agency said Friday. “Max Changmin will tie the knot with his girlfriend on Sept. 5,” SM Entertainment said. Details of the wedding ceremony, including the venue and time, will not be [...]
SEOUL, June 12 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop giant BTS on Friday released a music video for “We are Bulletproof: the Eternal,” off of its most recent album “Map of the Soul: 7,” as part of the group’s annual fan celebration event. The animated music video shared on YouTube features adorable versions of individual BTS members [...]
SEOUL, June 7 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop superstars BTS and their label-management agency Big Hit Entertainment have donated US$1 million to the cause of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement in the United States, according to a company representative Sunday. “It is true that a donation of $1 million was made in the name of [...]
SEOUL, June 4 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop superstars BTS on Thursday expressed support for the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement in the United States, joining the worldwide initiative in the music industry to protest against racism and violence. “We stand against racial discrimination. We condemn violence. You, I and we all have the right to [...]
SEOUL, June 3 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop artists from various genres have openly expressed their support behind the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement in the United States, condemning racism and paying homage to African-American culture as an important source of inspiration for modern day K-pop. R&B artist Crush is among the K-pop recording artists to [...]
SEOUL, June 2 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent audio sampling controversy surrounding BTS member Suga’s new album shows that even global K-pop superstars are not bulletproof from potential public relations debacles. It highlights the inevitable risks associated with celebrities trying to step up their game on the international stage amid heightened calls for political correctness. [...]
SEOUL, June 1 (Korea Bizwire) — An online concert by K-pop boy group BTS, scheduled for later this month, will come with a “multi-view” feature, its agency said Monday. Big Hit Entertainment said the septet’s fan group, widely known as Army, will be able to enjoy the livestreaming event, Bang Bang Con the Live, from [...]
SEOUL, June 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Girl groups Mamamoo and ITZY and solo male artist Kang Daniel were included in the lineup for the online edition of KCON, an annual K-pop and Korean culture festival scheduled to be held later this month, its organizer announced Monday. A total of 32 artists were confirmed to appear [...]
SEOUL, June 1 (Korea Bizwire) — The music video of BTS’ 2017 hit song “DNA” topped 1 billion YouTube views on Monday, becoming the band’s first music video to surpass that milestone. “DNA,” the lead track of BTS’ 2017 album “Love Yourself: Her,” achieved the feat early Monday morning, according to the band’s label-management agency [...]