SEOUL, July 2 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics announced on Sunday the introduction of a new kiosk aimed at enhancing accessibility for individuals who are particularly vulnerable to using digital devices in stores. These kiosks feature a low-vision mode with larger text and a clearer screen, as well as a low-standing mode to accommodate customers [...]
SEOUL, July 2 (Korea Bizwire) — The K-pop sensation BTS enjoys the most loyal fanbase based on how far its supporters are willing to travel, a survey by a U.S. travel information site showed Sunday. Upgraded Points released the results of its poll titled, “How Far Would You Travel to See Your Favorite Artist?” on [...]
SEOUL, July 1 (Korea Bizwire) — “OMG,” a hit song from rookie girl group NewJeans, has garnered over 400 million streams on Spotify, the group’s agency said Saturday. The song had recorded 400,964,769 streams on the world’s largest music streaming platform as of Thursday, after its release on Jan. 2 this year, ADOR said. NewJeans [...]
SEOUL, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) — A “meta fashion” platform, where visitors can utilize augmented reality (AR) technology to photograph virtual clothing, has been established in Seoul. Meta fashion encompasses virtual outfits created using digital technology, presented as images or videos, akin to dressing up an avatar. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on [...]
SEOUL, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Jungkook of K-pop supergroup BTS announced Friday he will drop his first official solo song next month. The track, titled “Seven,” will arrive on July 14 at 1 p.m., the vocalist said on Weverse, Hybe’s K-pop fan community platform. It is an invigorating, summery song that will make BTS [...]
SEOUL, June 29 (Korea Bizwire) — HD Hyundai Oilbank introduces an innovative venture merging gas stations with camping by launching a new business initiative. On Thursday, HD Hyundai Oilbank revealed its collaboration with the Korea Tourism Organization through a business agreement aimed at establishing and operating “dump stations” at gas stations. These dump stations will [...]
SEOUL, June 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Starting July 1, passengers reboarding Seoul subways within 10 minutes after a bathroom break or for other reasons will be exempt from extra charges, the Seoul city government said Thursday. The new measure is intended to alleviate the inconvenience of some passengers who have to go out of the [...]
SEOUL, June 27 (Korea Bizwire) — An increasing number of K-pop artists are being featured on Hollywood movie soundtracks. “Barbie Dreams,” performed by K-pop rookie sensation Fifty Fifty, can be found on the original soundtrack album for the new fantasy comedy film “Barbie,” scheduled for release on July 19. Jimin, a member of the K-pop [...]
SEOUL, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Jihyo of popular K-pop girl group TWICE will make a debut as a solo artist in August with her debut solo album, “Zone,” her agency said Monday. The singer will drop the EP, led by the lead track “Killin’ Me Good,” at 1 p.m. on Aug. 18, JYP Entertainment [...]
SEOUL, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop boy group Ateez’s latest EP, “The World Ep. 2: Outlaw,” has landed at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, marking the band’s highest-charting entry yet. The EP had earned 105,500 equivalent album units in the United States since its release on June 16, including 101,000 units of album [...]