SEOUL, Apr. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – Kakao Entertainment has struck a deal with the U.S. Billboard magazine to further propel K-pop onto the world stage, the South Korean entertainment firm said Thursday. Joseph Chang, co-CEO of Kakao Entertainment, Billboard U.S. President Mike Van and Kim Yuna, the publisher and CEO of Billboard Korea, signed the [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – In a heartwarming display of environmental stewardship, the globally renowned K-pop group SEVENTEEN and their dedicated fans have joined forces with the music platform Melon to create a second forest under the platform’s eco-friendly initiative, further amplifying their positive influence. According to an announcement made on April 9 by Kakao [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Babymonster, the latest girl group from YG Entertainment, has set a new record for first-week album sales for the first album of a K-pop girl group, the agency said Monday. The group’s first EP, “Babymons7er,” sold 401,287 copies in its first week after being released last Monday, YG said, [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — BTS RM reaffirmed his unwavering admiration for art through his latest social media update, where he documented his recent visits to local galleries and art museums. The leader of the K-pop supergroup, who is currently serving in the Army, shared photos on his Instagram on Sunday, capturing his recent [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – In a groundbreaking move for South Korea’s phenomenally popular K-pop music scene, a new group composed entirely of deaf members will make its debut next month on National Disabled Persons Day, according to their agency, Parastar Entertainment. The trio, called Big Ocean, consists of Lee Chan-yeon, Park Hyun-jin and Kim [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Jeon So-yeon, leader of the girl group (G)I-DLE, recently revealed on JTBC’s entertainment program “Knowing Bros” that the production cost of their new music video “Super Lady” amounted to a staggering 1.1 billion won, leaving both the hosts and her fellow members astounded. An industry insider remarked that spending over [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop stars continued to grace the prestigious Paris Fashion Week with their presence this year, captivating fans and fashionistas alike. Popular members of K-pop girl groups were prominent figures throughout the event held in Paris from Feb. 26 to March 5 (Paris time), attending runway shows and hobnobbing with [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop girl group TWICE’s latest album has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard main albums chart, marking the first chart-topper for the group. TWICE rose atop the Billboard 200 with its 14th mini-album, “With YOU-th,” beating out other popular albums, such as Morgan Wallen’s “One Thing At A [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Hybe said Monday its annual sales surpassed 2 trillion won (US$1.5 billion) in 2023, making it the first K-pop agency ever to reach the milestone. This achievement comes despite the absence of BTS’ group projects due to members’ mandatory military service. The company attributed the achievement to robust album and concert sales by its major artists, including Seventeen, Tomorrow X Together, NewJeans, Enhypen and BTS members as soloists. According to a regulatory filing, the firm [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – As K-pop continues to capture hearts worldwide, the food and beverage industry is keenly leveraging this global phenomenon by collaborating with K-pop artists to target international markets. Coca-Cola is setting a prime example by launching a special edition product named ‘Coca-Cola Zero K-Wave’ in 36 countries, drawing inspiration from [...]