SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – A Korean drinking game-inspired collaboration between BLACKPINK’s Rosé and pop star Bruno Mars has become a global sensation, with their new single “APT.” reaching significant milestones in record time. The music video, featuring the duo playing the traditional Korean drinking game “apateu” (meaning apartment in Korean) and Mars enthusiastically shouting [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, Kang Jung-ai, has penned a letter of gratitude to RM, the leader of K-pop group BTS, acknowledging his recent 100 million won donation to the veterans’ welfare fund while serving his mandatory military service. The ministry released the contents of Kang’s letter [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Rapper-singer Jessi, accused of neglecting a fan while he was being assaulted by someone accompanying her, has apologized to the victim and his family. “I would like to express my apology to the victim and his family who suffered damage due to this incident,” the Korean American artist said [...]
GWANGJU, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — In losing the first two games of the Korean Series against the Kia Tigers Wednesday, the Samsung Lions did not come close to resembling the team that pounded out eight home runs and 28 hits over two games last week. As this best-of-seven series shifts to their home in [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Jin of K-pop supergroup BTS will unveil “I’ll Be There,” a prerelease track from his forthcoming first solo album “Happy,” on Friday, his agency said. The song aims to uplift listeners who may feel weary and alone, reflecting Jin’s genuine desire to empower them through his music, BigHit Music [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — “Ditto” by K-pop girl group NewJeans has been recognized as one of the best songs of the 2020s by the U.S. music magazine Paste, the group’s agency said Thursday. ADOR said the group ranked No. 23 on Paste Magazine’s recently unveiled list of “The 100 Best Songs of the [...]
GWANGJU, Oct. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The Samsung Lions lost their veteran left-hander Baek Jung-hyun just before their first Korea Baseball Organization postseason game earlier this month, when the pitcher was taken down by friendly fire. During a scrimmage on Oct. 9, Baek was struck in the right hand and the face by a line [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean players Seol Young-woo and Kim Hye-ri have been nominated for the top individual honors in Asian football, with Seoul set to host the ceremony next week. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) unveiled the list of candidates for the AFC Annual Awards late Tuesday. The Grand Peace Palace [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — “Amazon Bullseye” is a comedy that tries to blend cultural fish-out-of-water humor with a heartwarming sports narrative but ultimately misses the mark. Directed by Kim Chang-ju, known for his 2021 thriller “Hard Hit,” the film follows the journey of Cho Jin-bong (Ryu Seung-ryong), a former national archery medalist who [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean music legend Cho Yong-pil will make a monumental return with the release of his 20th full-length album, aptly titled “20,” on Tuesday. The highly anticipated album marks the 74-year-old artist’s first studio album in 11 years. Leading the album will be a track with a Korean title [...]