SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – In a controversial escalation, hardline conservative supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol have compiled a “blacklist” of celebrities who have supported or participated in protests demanding the president’s impeachment. The list is being circulated on online forums, accompanied by calls for boycotts of products endorsed by these [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Singer-actress IU and “Lovely Runner” star Byeon Woo-seok have been confirmed to star in a new MBC drama series, Kakao Entertainment said Monday. Set in an alternate Korea with a constitutional monarchy, IU will portray Seong Hee-ju, an ordinary woman from a wealthy chaebol family, while Byeon will take [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – A public controversy has erupted in South Korea over the use of Seoul World Cup Stadium, pitting soccer fans against K-pop enthusiasts in a debate that highlights the challenges of maintaining world-class sports facilities while accommodating the country’s booming entertainment industry. The dispute was sparked by complaints from the national [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – In a recent survey of advertising professionals and marketers, singer Lim Young-woong has emerged as the most recommended advertising model in South Korea, securing the top spot overall and in the male model category. The Busan International Marketing and Advertising Festival (MAD STARS) conducted an online survey during the month [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Singer-actor IU has written the lyrics for all the songs on her forthcoming sixth EP, “The Winning,” her agency announced Monday. According to the album’s tracklist unveiled by Edam Entertainment, it contains five songs, including “Shopper,” “Spore,” “Shh..” and “Love Wins All.” The last track was prereleased last month. [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop diva IU will drop her sixth EP, titled “The Winning,” on Feb. 20, her agency said Tuesday. Edam Entertainment revealed the news in a teaser video for the forthcoming release, which was posted on social media. “The Winning” will mark IU’s first album in about two years and [...]
SEOUL, April 8 (Korea Bizwire) – The collaboration single “People Pt.2″ by Suga of BTS and K-pop sensation IU, topped iTunes charts in 87 countries Saturday, the group’s agency said. The song, released Friday, is part of Suga’s debut solo album, “D-Day,” which is set to come out April 21. The song had claimed the [...]
SEOUL, April 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Suga of K-pop giant BTS will release his first collaboration single with singer IU after three years Friday, the band’s agency said Wednesday. The song, titled “People Pt.2,” will be included in “D-Day,” Suga’s debut solo album set for release April 21, according to BigHit Music. The two singers [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Singer-actress IU is dating actor Lee Jong-suk, their agencies said Saturday. “The two have recently evolved into lovers from close co-workers,” Lee’s agency, HighZium studio, said in a statement, confirming a news report on their romantic relationship. Edam Entertainment, the agency of IU, also confirmed the news, asking people [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop songstress IU has been selected as this year’s most popular advertisement model by consumers. The Korea Broadcast Advertising Corp. conducted a survey of 2,000 men and women between 20 and 59 years of age, in which 9.4 percent picked the 29-year-old soloist as their favorite advertisement model, making [...]