BLACKPINK takes Hanoi by storm on first Born Pink night
July 31, 2023 | 17:16
The most anticipated moment for the BLACKPINK fans in Vietnam officially took place at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on July 29 evening, with the K-pop girl group stepping onto the stage to thunderous cheers.
Luring top music acts a key for tourism boost in Vietnam
July 10, 2023 | 09:17
The significance of concerts such as the upcoming Blackpink gig in Vietnam presents an opportunity for the country to enhance its international image and stimulate tourism.
Blackpink Vietnam concert organiser apologises over S. China Sea map
July 07, 2023 | 14:41
The organiser of a Blackpink concert in Hanoi has apologised after its website featured a map showing China's territorial claims in the South China Sea, prompting a backlash on social media.
K-pop star Moonbin of boy band Astro dies at 25
April 20, 2023 | 15:27
K-pop star Moonbin, a member of the boy band Astro, has died, his music label and South Korean police said Thursday, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans.
Thailand unveils soft-power strategy modeled on K-pop culture
September 06, 2022 | 12:44
Thailand has launched a new soft-power master plan modeled on Korean pop culture's global success.
Shares in managers of K-pop's BTS double on market debut
October 15, 2020 | 12:29
Shares in the management agency of K-pop sensation BTS more than doubled on their stock market debut Thursday, making an instant multi-billionaire of its chairman and boosting the seven band members' own fortunes.
RoK entertainment firm to open first overseas outlet in Vietnam
July 10, 2020 | 12:18
SM Entertainment, one of the largest entertainment companies in the Republic of Korea, plans to open its first store in Vietnam, based in the southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City.
BTS, Big Hit donate US$1 mln to Black Lives Matter movement
June 09, 2020 | 10:24
SEOUL - K-pop superstars BTS and their label-management agency Big Hit Entertainment have donated US$1 million to the cause of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement in the US, according to a company representative on Sunday.
K-pop stars' gang rape, spycam jail terms cut
May 13, 2020 | 08:52
SEOUL: Two former K-pop stars had their prison sentences for gang rape and spycam crimes significantly reduced on Tuesday (May 12), after a scandal that rocked South Korea last year.
BTS cancel Seoul concerts as COVID-19 spreads in South Korea: Agency
February 28, 2020 | 15:14
K-pop megastars BTS on Friday (Feb 28) cancelled four Seoul concerts due in April as the number of COVID-19 cases in South Korea passed 2,000.
K-pop boyband BTS unveils new concept photos for upcoming album
February 11, 2020 | 09:52
Drumming up hype for Map Of The Soul: 7’s release in less than two weeks, ARMYs can catch a sneak preview of their favourite group with 16 newly released photos.
K-pop superstars BTS won't be exempted from mandatory military service
November 22, 2019 | 11:59
The South Korean Culture Minister has told reporters that RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook and Jin will not be given special treatment.
Exiled K-pop star backed by court after draft-dodging
November 16, 2019 | 09:43
A K-pop singer who was deported and barred from South Korea for avoiding conscription by becoming a US citizen should be allowed to return after 17 years in exile, a court ruled Friday (Nov 15).
BTS K-pop star Jungkook investigated over car crash: Seoul police
November 04, 2019 | 14:55
K-pop megastar and BTS member Jungkook is being investigated over a car accident involving a violation of traffic law on his part, South Korean officials said Monday (Nov 4).
Dancing in the streets: Performers gather for K-pop festival
October 17, 2019 | 09:40
On the streets, in parks and garages, seven Cuban youngsters spent seven months practising K-pop moves to secure a spot on their dream stage: An appearance in South Korea to imitate their idols.
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