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K-Pop-idols

Entertainment 11 months ago

BTS member Suga discharged from South Korean military service

Suga finished his military tenure as a social service agent on Saturday with little fanfare as fans looked forward to his reunion with the rest of the band, a K-pop sensation since it started up in 2013.

Entertainment 3 years ago

K-pop star Moonbin of boy band Astro dies at 25

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.

Entertainment 3 years ago

Lisa-mania: Thai Blackpink fans in frenzy over Bangkok concert

When Blackpink mega-star Lisa takes to the stage in Bangkok on Saturday, seeing the Thai-born K-pop sensation dance in the flesh will be a life-defining moment for many local superfans.

Entertainment 3 years ago

Jin from BTS begins military service, marking end of an era

BTS star Jin starts his mandatory South Korean military duty on Tuesday, the band's first member to enlist since a hiatus announcement this year left fans heartbroken over the K-pop juggernaut's uncertain future.

Entertainment 3 years ago

Chinese-Canadian ex-pop star Kris Wu jailed for rape

Chinese-Canadian ex-pop star Kris Wu has been jailed for 13 years after being found guilty of rape, a Chinese court said on Friday.

Entertainment 3 years ago

BTS star to begin South Korean military service next month: Report

The oldest member of K-pop phenomenon BTS will begin his military service on Dec. 13, becoming the first in the band to enlist, local media reported on Thursday.

Entertainment 3 years ago

BLACKPINK releases new song ahead of nine-month world tour

K-pop group BLACKPINK released on Friday "Pink Venom", its first single in nearly two years, ahead of a planned nine-month world tour.

Entertainment 3 years ago

BTS taking a break as group members pursue solo work

K-pop supergroup BTS announced Tuesday they were taking an indefinite break from one of the world's most popular acts to focus on solo pursuits.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

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K-pop costumes more than just replicating design

Costume makers catering to K-pop dance cover artists are steadily gaining attention and growing business.

Entertainment 4 years ago

K-pop’s BTS on stage for first Seoul gig since pandemic

South Korean supergroup BTS on Thursday returned to the stage in Seoul for the first time since 2019, with an adoring home-grown crowd offering only applause as COVID-19 rules barred all screaming, chanting or singing.

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K-Pop-idols

BTS member Suga discharged from South Korean military service

K-pop star Moonbin of boy band Astro dies at 25

Lisa-mania: Thai Blackpink fans in frenzy over Bangkok concert

Jin from BTS begins military service, marking end of an era

Chinese-Canadian ex-pop star Kris Wu jailed for rape

BTS star to begin South Korean military service next month: Report

BLACKPINK releases new song ahead of nine-month world tour

BTS taking a break as group members pursue solo work

PREMIUM K-pop costumes more than just replicating design

K-pop’s BTS on stage for first Seoul gig since pandemic

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K-pop costumes more than just replicating design