SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean boy band BTS has achieved a new milestone in Japan, with its 2020 hit single “Dynamite” becoming the first song by a foreign artist to surpass 800 million streams, the group’s agency BigHit Music said Friday, citing data from Oricon, Japan’s leading chart operator. Until now, only [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – In the lead up to South Korea’s Liberation Day, the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) found itself embroiled in an unexpected controversy over the display of the Japanese flag at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul. The debate began when fans learned that Shirukawa Keisho, a 23-year-old Japanese pitcher for the Doosan [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – In a city known for its bustling subways and towering skyscrapers, an unlikely fitness oasis is emerging beneath the streets. The “Runner’s Station” at Yeouinaru subway station on Seoul’s Line 5 is set to unveil a slate of new programs, aiming to make running accessible to anyone with a pair [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – In an era dominated by digital streaming, South Korean young adults are bucking global trends by maintaining a strong connection to traditional television viewing. A recent survey reveals that about 70% of South Koreans in their 20s regularly watch video content on TV, dedicating an average of 132 minutes per [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – Turkey is rapidly becoming a pivotal distribution channel for Korean and Japanese television dramas, reshaping the global entertainment landscape. As the world’s third-largest exporter of TV series, trailing only the United States and the United Kingdom, Turkish producers are increasingly turning to foreign dramas for inspiration, creating innovative content that [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – Investors in HYBE are voicing growing frustration and disappointment, a sentiment increasingly evident in recent discussions on online stock forums. The entertainment powerhouse behind global sensation BTS has seen its stock price nearly halve since peaking at 312,500 won in June last year, with recent scandals exacerbating the decline. HYBE’s [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Members of mixed-gender K-pop quartet KARD had a lot on their minds as they prepared for a new album. Known for its unique blend of moombahton, a fusion of house music and reggaeton, and mature musical style, KARD has gained explosive popularity overseas, particularly in South America and Europe. [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – An Se-young, the badminton player who secured South Korea’s first Olympic gold medal in women’s singles in 28 years, earned approximately 900 million won last year in prize money and salary. However, this figure pales in comparison to the earnings of top-ranked players in more popular sports, igniting a debate [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop group Seventeen has launched a global youth support initiative in collaboration with UNESCO, the group’s agency said Tuesday, marking a significant step in its role as the organization’s goodwill ambassador for youth. The 13-member group and UNESCO introduced the “Going Together – For Youth Creativity & Well-Being” program [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – The filming for renowned South Korean director Park Chan-wook’s new movie is set to begin Saturday with a cast including Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin, the film’s distributor said Monday. The film, tentatively titled “I Can’t Help It,” centers on Man-soo, a middle-aged man who, after being suddenly fired [...]