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Breaking the ‘Seven-Year Jinx’: Longevity and Unity Redefine K-Pop’s New Era

Breaking the ‘Seven-Year Jinx’: Longevity and Unity Redefine K-Pop’s New Era

SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – In a departure from the past, when K-pop idol groups faced the so-called ‘seven-year jinx,’ it is now increasingly common to witness the longevity of these ensembles. Even when affiliated with different entertainment agencies, the members of these long-lasting K-pop idol groups persist in performing together under the same group [...]

Seventeen Drops New EP, Records Biggest Preorders in K-pop History

Seventeen Drops New EP, Records Biggest Preorders in K-pop History

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop boy group Seventeen released its 11th EP, “Seventeenth Heaven,” on Monday, the group’s management agency said. “Seventeenth Heaven” is an adaptation of the English expression “seventh heaven,” which means “a state of extreme happiness,” according to Pledis Entertainment. “We have always said we will be the best,” member [...]

Lee Mi-ja to Become 1st K-pop Artist to Receive Highest Cultural Merit

Lee Mi-ja to Become 1st K-pop Artist to Receive Highest Cultural Merit

SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Legendary diva Lee Mi-ja will be awarded the highest national cultural merit for her contribution to the development of Korean pop culture, the government said Friday. Lee was chosen as the recipient of the Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit, the highest class of South Korean cultural decoration, the Ministry of [...]

In 2021, Average Earnings for the Top 1% of Singers Reach 4.6 Billion Won Per Person: Data Reveals

In 2021, Average Earnings for the Top 1% of Singers Reach 4.6 Billion Won Per Person: Data Reveals

SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – The top 1 percent of South Korean singers in terms of income earned an average of 4.62 billion won (US$3.4 million) per person in 2021, with their aggregate income accounting for nearly 70 percent of that earned by all singers in the country that year, data showed Saturday. A [...]

London Hosts K-pop Performance to Showcase Korea’s Cultural Heritage

London Hosts K-pop Performance to Showcase Korea’s Cultural Heritage

SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – A group of prominent K-pop singers will visit London to promote the beauty and value of Korean cultural heritage. On Tuesday, the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation announced its collaboration with KBS to host the ‘Korea On Stage in London’ performance at Wembley Arena on November 8. This event will mark [...]