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Fri, November 27, 2020 | 22:26

K-pop star mired in another gambling scandal

K-pop star mired in another gambling scandal

A member of K-pop boy band SUPERNOVA is being investigated on suspicion of making illegal bets on a website based in Korea, police said Wednesday.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2020-11-26 15:11

BTS nominated for Grammy in another landmark feat

BTS nominated for Grammy in another landmark feat

South Korea's K-pop megastar BTS was nominated for the Grammy Award in best pop duo/group performance, becoming the first South Korean pop artist to be nominated for the U.S. music award. The South Korean boy group was nominated for its latest hit single "Dynamite" in a virtual ceremony streamed live on Tuesday morning (U.S. time).

2020-11-25 09:07

BTS breaks more barriers with Grammy nomination: experts

TWICE to release 'I Can't Stop Me' performance video

TWICE to release 'I Can't Stop Me' performance video

South Korean girl group Twice will release a new performance video next week. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert announced Monday that Twice will premiere its performance video for "I Can't Stop Me" on the Late Show YouTube channel Nov. 30 at 12:30 a.m. EST.

2020-11-24 13:14

K-pop defies digital trend with growing physical album sales

K-pop defies digital trend with growing physical album sales

With the meteoric rise of digital streaming services, there seems to be no reason to buy physical albums these days. But the sales of K-pop music have defied this trend recently. Last year, total sales of the 400 most popular albums reached 25 million; this year, the figure is expected to surge to 35 million, according to Gaon Chart, which tracks album sales in the country an...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2020-11-24 13:13

Will K-pop finally get a Grammy nod this year?

Will K-pop finally get a Grammy nod this year?

With announcements for the annual Grammy nominations just a few days away, eyes are on whether K-pop will make a breakthrough with long-awaited nominations this year. The Recording Academy, an American Association of music professionals, will be announcing on Tuesday (U.S. time) a full list of nominees that will be competing for the upcoming Grammy Awards ceremony scheduled f...

2020-11-23 15:50

BTS wins two prizes at American Music Awards

BTS wins two prizes at American Music Awards

K-pop megastar BTS has bagged two prizes at the 2020 American Music Awards (AMA) and put on its first televised performance of "Life Goes On" in a purple-lit stadium. The septet won the favorite duo or group in pop/rock for the second straight year and the favorite social artist for the third year in a row at the 2020 AMA show held at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunda...

2020-11-23 14:53

Swift wins top prize at AMAs

BLACKPINK's 'Ddu-du Ddu-du' tops 1.4 billion YouTube views in new milestone for K-pop group

BLACKPINK's 'Ddu-du Ddu-du' tops 1.4 billion YouTube views in new milestone for K-pop group

South Korean all-female group BLACKPINK became the first K-pop act to top 1.4 billion views on YouTube on Monday with its music video for "Ddu-du Ddu-du." The video hit the milestone at around 3:32 a.m., YG Entertainment said, just about a year after it became the first K-pop music video to surpass the 1 billion mark last November.

2020-11-23 10:35

Monsta X unveils cultural heritage travel documentary

Monsta X unveils cultural heritage travel documentary

K-pop group Monsta X unveiled "Korea Fantasia," a Korean heritage travelogue on JTBC, Sunday. The six-member boy band, which consists of Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney and I.M, has been promoting the Visit Cultural Heritage Campaign 2020 since September. In the documentary two Monsta X members visit one of the tour routes, tracing Korea's traditions and history.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2020-11-22 15:49

BTS' new album 'BE' tops iTunes charts in 90 countries

BTS' new album 'BE' tops iTunes charts in 90 countries

K-pop sensation BTS has topped 90 regional iTunes charts with its latest album titled "Be," the band's agency said Saturday.

2020-11-21 11:37

'Life Goes On' despite pandemic, says BTS

'Life Goes On' despite pandemic, says BTS

'Life Goes On' despite pandemic, says BTS

“Spring always comes after winter.” This is the core message K-pop behemoth BTS wants to deliver to everyone struggling with the coronavirus pandemic through its latest album “BE (Deluxe Edition),” released on Friday.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2020-11-20 16:39

BTS' new album 'BE' tops iTunes charts in 90 countries

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