SEOUL, June 25 (Korea Bizwire) – In a rare fusion of K-pop glamor and supernatural adventure, K-Pop Demon Hunters, a new Netflix animated film, has taken the world by storm—climbing to the top of global streaming charts just days after its release. The film follows Huntress, a K-pop girl group who moonlight as demon slayers [...]
SEOUL, June 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Following BTS member Suga’s donation of 5 billion won (US$3.62 million) to help build a treatment center for children with autism, fans around the world have responded with an outpouring of support, hospital officials said Tuesday. Severance Hospital in Seoul announced that public donations for the planned Min Yoon-gi [...]
SEOUL, June 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean football star Son Heung-min has appeared in the popular online shooting game Fortnite as an in-game character, the title’s publisher Epic Games said Monday. Fortnite players can purchase the limited-time Son character within Fortnite’s item shop from Monday through Saturday. The character comes with the uniform themed [...]
SEOUL, June 20 (Korea Bizwire) — For the first time in K-pop history, idol groups featuring members who defected from North Korea are making their debut this summer. According to the music industry, the six-member boy band Be Boys became the first K-pop group to include a North Korean defector when it debuted Wednesday. Member [...]
SEOUL, June 20 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop boy band Tomorrow X Together (TXT) will kick off its fourth world tour in August. The group announced on the K-pop fan community platform Weverse on Friday that the “Act: Tomorrow” tour will begin with concerts at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on Aug. 22 and 23. It [...]
SEOUL, June 19 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean scientists have developed a groundbreaking surgical imaging technique that uses genetically engineered bacteria to illuminate cancerous tissue in real time, potentially revolutionizing the precision and safety of tumor removal procedures. The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced Wednesday that its research team, led by Dr. [...]
SEOUL, June 17 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics Co. said Tuesday it has appointed RM, leader of K-pop sensation BTS, as the official ambassador for its Samsung Art TV. As part of the collaboration, Samsung Electronics will release “RM’s Art Commentary” on the Samsung Art Store, where RM shares his personal perspectives on a selection [...]
SEOUL, June 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Rising K-pop girl group ILLIT showcased its artistic evolution with confidence on Monday as it unveiled its third EP, “bomb.” The release follows the group’s earlier albums, “Super Real Me” and “I’ll Like You,” and continues ILLIT’s coming-of-age narrative. This time, the group broadens its perspective, shifting from introspective [...]
SEOUL, June 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Celebrated soprano Sumi Jo on Monday expressed gratitude for the support and love from her fans throughout her career, which culminated in her receiving a prestigious French cultural award. Last month, she was honored with France’s Commandeur of the Order of Arts and Letters, the highest rank of the [...]
GOYANG, June 13 (Korea Bizwire) — In a sea of purple, the signature color of global pop sensation BTS, fans from around the world gathered on Friday at Kintex Exhibition Center in Goyang to celebrate the group’s 12th debut anniversary at the 2025 BTS FESTA. This year’s event holds special significance: it marks the long-awaited return [...]