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Society 3 months ago

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K-pop concert promoter Mecima Pro director arrested in fraud case

The Jakarta Police have arrested Fransiska Dwi Melani, director of concert promoter PT Melani Citra Permata (Mecima Pro), after naming her a suspect in a fraud and embezzlement case linked to a concert the firm held for South Korean girl group TWICE in Jakarta in 2023.

Currently Obsessed 6 months ago

K-pop royalty in Jakarta: G-Dragon’s comeback tour hits different

From surreal stagecraft to soft confessions, the Indonesian leg of G-Dragon’s Übermensch World Tour gave fans the legend they missed and a glimpse of the man they’d never seen before.

Food 8 months ago

Good Day Latte names BABYMONSTER as first K-Pop brand ambassador, launches new variants

Indonesia’s leading instant coffee brand Kopi Good Day has officially partnered with K-Pop girl group BABYMONSTER, naming the group as the first K-Pop brand ambassador for the Good Day Latte line.

Entertainment 4 years ago

South Korean leader hails K-pop impact on Mideast trip

K-pop stars have charmed the world and brought economic achievements, President Moon Jae-in said at Dubai's Expo in the United Arab Emirates, the first leg of a trip that will also take him to Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Entertainment 4 years ago

BTS 'emotional beyond words' to play in front of fans again

The seven-member group from South Korea held the first of four "Permission to Dance on Stage" concerts at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Saturday.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

BTS issued diplomatic passports for UN session

K-pop sensation BTS have been granted diplomatic passports ahead of the United Nations General Assembly as they embark on their new roles as presidential special envoys.

Entertainment 4 years ago

South Korean MP apologises over BTS tattoo pictures

K-pop fans are fiercely protective of their idols and while Ryu Ho-jeong of the progressive minor Justice party did nothing to claim she had Jungkook's support, she was accused of dragging him into politics.

Entertainment 4 years ago

Indonesian BTS 'army' initiate fundraising for gojek drivers, goes viral with generous tips

At the time of going to press over Rp 151 million had been raised, surpassing the initial goal.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

McDonald's BTS-meal frenzy sparks virus closures in Indonesia

More than a dozen Indonesian McDonald's outlets were temporarily shuttered Wednesday over virus fears as the chain's new BTS meal deal sparked frenzied buying from fans in the K-pop mad country.