Tamar Herman
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K-pop stays committed to NFTs and metaverse, despite some fans' misgivings, Entertainment News
K-pop's love affair with Web3 tech trends is still burning strong. Last year, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and metaverses were the hottest tech buzz of the year, and K-pop companies, like many entertainment counterparts, began rapidly investing. Despite some popularity waning in early 2022, K-pop companies continue to invest. In recent weeks, major industry players have announced new ventures that… → Read More
YouTube's Killing Voice series breaks K-pop down to its purest form, Entertainment News
One of the most popular Korean YouTube series is Dingo Music's Killing Voice, which puts K-pop stars on a soundstage to just sing. It is so enjoyable to watch singers perform without the razzle dazzle that makes K-pop so exciting (Killing Voice also highlights non-idol and non-K-pop artists, having started out more as a series focused on ballads). By stripping... → Read More
Blackpink label taking legal action after online leak of Jennie's photos, Entertainment News
Photos shared online allegedly showing moments from the private life of Jennie from K-pop girl group Blackpink have led the group’s South Korean music label YG Entertainment to announce it will be taking legal action. The action would target people who have shared photos of Jennie, and those who have spread malicious rumours about the star, YG Entertainment said. In... → Read More
Girls’ Generation, Kara and Exid: Guide to K-pop’s comeback girl groups, Entertainment News
This summer has been brilliant for fans of older K-pop girl groups, with Girls’ Generation releasing their first album for five years in August, Exid returning this month with new album X and Kara planning a return for November. With younger groups like BTS and Blackpink currently dominating, these more senior teams may be less familiar. Here’s what you need... → Read More
'We're trying hard': K-pop group Verivery back on the road after 2 years, Entertainment News
Imagine being a year old with the whole world ahead of you, and then being told to freeze in place for two years. That’s what K-pop group Verivery experienced when the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020, after their first year together in 2019. Now with a full-blown identity and sense of self, they’re aiming to cover the lost years and... → Read More
Blackpink top US Billboard album chart with Born Pink after a week, Entertainment News
Blackpink made history over the weekend with their new album Born Pink, becoming the first all-female group since 2008 to top the US Billboard 200 album chart, one of the most influential music charts in the world. Released on Sept 16 and fronted by singles Pink Venom and Shut Down, the eight-track Born Pink is Blackpink ’s first number one... → Read More
K-pop group CIX are proud 'reliable' music makers, ready to rock the world, Entertainment News
CIX, or Complete in X, was formed in 2019, and has five members: leader BX, Seunghun, Younghee, Bae Jinyoung and Hyunsuk. They may not be the biggest act in K-pop, but are growing a global audience of dedicated fans (known as FIX), with 2021’s single Cinema winning over critics and FIX. “Reliable” is a word that shows up a lot... → Read More
Why might K-pop's SM Entertainment sever ties with founder and chief producer Lee Soo-man?, Entertainment News
SM Entertainment announced on September 16 that it may sever official ties with its chief producer Lee Soo-man. Lee founded the South Korean media company in 1995, and has been integral to the forming of the modern K-pop industry, producing acts including Girls' Generation, Exo and Aespa. SM Entertainment plans to terminate its contract with Like Planning, a music production... → Read More
'We've never left': Blackpink drop hotly anticipated Born Pink album, Entertainment News
Blackpink released their first full-length album, The Album on Oct 2, 2020. Two years later, on September 16, the girl group dropped their second album, Born Pink. The eight-track LP from the popular K-pop quartet is a celebration of themselves and all that being Blackpink represents. Born Pink's release follows last month's single Pink Venom, and arrives at the same... → Read More
Who are Rocking Doll? The new K-pop girl group looking to take over the world, Entertainment News
The four members of K-pop girl group Rocking Doll have had a busy few weeks. They've travelled between South Korea, Thailand, Italy and the US, attending various events, filming content, doing photoshoots and appearing on television, all while releasing new music in the lead up to their first album, the English-language Survive. It might sound like Rocking Doll is one... → Read More
Seventeen world tour sees the K-pop boy group reconnecting with Carats in big way, Entertainment News
K-pop boy band Seventeen are performing for fans for the first time in two years with their Be the Sun world tour, bringing their typical high-energy, precisely synchronised dances and stand-out vocals to stages across the globe. The thirteen members of Seventeen kicked off the tour in Seoul in June before heading to North America, where they received a warm... → Read More
BTS Busan concert venue changed after fans raise multiple safety concerns, Entertainment News
A BTS concert planned to be held in the South Korean port city of Busan in October has announced a venue change after safety concerns over the original venue were raised. Part of Busan’s World Expo 2030 bid, the Oct 15 BTS Yet to Come in Busan free concert was set to be held at a temporary venue on the... → Read More
5 K-pop YouTube workout routines with music from BTS, Blackpink and more, Lifestyle News
Different people like to exercise in different ways, and for K-pop fans, there are many motivating, musical workout videos out there. From dance-based cardio to sessions inspired by the workout routines of - and even led by - your favourite K-pop stars, here are five YouTube videos of various durations, so you're covered whether you want a quick exercise fix,... → Read More
New in K-pop: What to make of tracks by RM, Mamamoo+, Billlie and more, Entertainment News
Last week brought star girl group power, but the week of Aug 28 to Sept 3 saw some more eclectic K-pop releases. Solos, collaborations and rookies all had big moments. Here are some must-listens to check out: [/embed] The leader of BTS joins alternative group Balming Tiger on their latest single, and brings some sexy feels to this laid-back electro-rap... → Read More
Want to invest in K-pop groups like BTS, Blackpink and Twice? Now you can, Money News
A new investment fund targeting K-pop fans and those interested in investing in the South Korean entertainment industry launched on the New York Stock Exchange’s Arca exchange on September 1. The KPOP and Korean Entertainment ETF (exchange-traded fund) – ticker KPOP – launched by Seoul-based CT Investments, packages together a variety of K-pop and South Korean media companies. These include... → Read More
Blackpink, BTS, Lisa and Seventeen the K-pop winners at 2022 MTV VMAs, Entertainment News
It was a big night for K-pop superstars Blackpink at the MTV Video Music Awards on Aug 28. Held in Newark, in the US state of New Jersey, the 2022 VMAs witnessed not only a performance of Blackpink's brand new song Pink Venom - their first ever performance on US awards show - but also saw the quartet pick up... → Read More
5 K-pop anthems for those fighting for a cause, from BTS to Girls' Generation, Entertainment News
Part of the human experience is about what we fight for, whether it's our own happiness or communal betterment. Music often helps motivate us through these struggles, providing solace and inspiration. These impassioned and hopeful K-pop songs are certain to rouse you, stirring the soul with inspiration and energy. [/embed] The music of this popular boy band is generally powerful... → Read More
'It's lovely poison': Blackpink's Jennie on Pink Venom, group's new single, Entertainment News
Back with a bite, K-pop superstars Blackpink have released their first song in over a year, Pink Venom. Pink Venom is the first song off their forthcoming album Born Pink, which they will launch on Sept 16. Born Pink is their second LP, following Oct 2020's The Album, and follows a period in which Blackpink members Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo and... → Read More
8 K-pop groups to follow if you're a rock fan, from Xdinary Heroes to Lucy, Entertainment News
K-pop may bring to mind a certain type of music, but there's a wide array of styles in the genre. Korean idol pop-rock bands have been making their mark on the world for years, with the likes of FTIsland, CNBlue, Day6 and NFlying turning out multiple hits and attracting numerous fans. Nowadays, there's a growing number of rock-influenced K-pop groups... → Read More
Blackpink new album release date announced: Born Pink to drop Sept 16, Entertainment News
K-pop girl group Blackpink will release their second full-length album, Born Pink, on Sept 16. The announcement comes as the quartet celebrate their sixth anniversary this week. The group will release their first song from the album, Pink Venom, on Aug 19. Born Pink comes almost two years after their debut album, The Album, which was released in Oct 2020.... → Read More