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· Michelle De Pacina
The MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) have unveiled their nomination list for 2023, and many talents of Asian descent are featured across different categories. Olivia Rodrigo: The 20-year-old Filipino American singer-songwriter earned a whopping total of six nominations, falling…
· Editorial Staff
K-pop boy band TXT collaborated with the Jonas Brothers to produce their catchy new song “Do It Like That.” About the song: On Friday, “Do It Like That” was released on various platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music.
· Isa Peralta
Lollapalooza recently revealed its full 2023 lineup, which features several artists of Asian descent. Joining the likes of headlining artists Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Odesza, Lana Del Rey, Karol G and The 1975 are K-pop boy group Tomorrow X…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop boy group TXT (Tomorrow X Together) are back with their fifth EP “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION,” led by the title track “Sugar Rush Ride.” “Sugar Rush Ride” is notably the third collaboration between TXT and American singer-songwriter Salem Ilese, who has production…
· Kimberly Nguyen
South Korean boy band Tomorrow X Together or TXT released a short trailer yesterday, hinting at their comeback and a new album 2020.
· Bryan Ke
Jenn An, a former “America’s Next Top Model” finalist, has sued Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, for sexual assault and strangulation. Filed in New York’s Southern District Court on Friday, the suit claims that the incident occurred on Sept. 7, 2010, at the Hotel Chelsea in New…
· Carl Samson
Nine K-pop acts have earned nominations for the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), showcasing the genre’s expanding global influence. The nominees for the four K-pop-specific categories include BTS’s Jungkook and Jimin, TXT, Enhypen, Stray Kids, Ateez, Le Sserafim, Illit and…
· Carl Samson
For the first time in its 25-year history, MAMA Awards will debut on U.S. soil, bringing the best of K-pop to Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre on Nov. 21. Formerly the Mnet Asian Music Awards, MAMA Awards is not only one of South Korea’s, but one of Asia’s largest and most prestigious…
· Ryan General
Chinese netizens are baffled over the apparent de-aging of Jackie Chan in his new film “A Legend.” The 70-year-old action star appears decades younger in the movie thanks to the use of AI technology. Netizens split: Some praise the film’s daring use of AI but many moviegoers…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese K-pop idol Hanjin has shared how his father reacted to his recent debut as a member of boyband TWS. Finding inspiration: Hanjin, 18, whose real name is Han Zhen, hails from China’s Henan province. In an interview with Weverse Magazine on Jan. 14, he shared that his drive…
· Bryan Ke
The new “Mean Girls” movie came out strong at the weekend box office, beating the Mark Waters-directed cult classic by around $10 million. Driving the news: Released on Friday, “Mean Girls,” adapted from the 2018 Broadway musical of the same title, opened with $28 million…
· Carl Samson
Japan is reportedly planning to create an “Asian version” of the Grammy Awards. Goals: The news comes from Japan’s Cultural Affairs Agency, which aims to launch the event as early as 2025. The awards show will recognize Asian artists but also help Japanese ones break into the…
· Bryan Ke
Albert Kim, the showrunner of Netflix’s live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” has opened up about his feelings after the animated series’ original creators left the new adaptation. Background: Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, the original creators of the hit animated…
· Carl Samson
Hybe Labels on Tuesday released a series of videos that showcase its training and development program, shedding light on how some of K-pop’s most successful stars are shaped for the world stage. What it’s about: The YouTube series, titled “HYBE T&D Stories,” features accounts…
· Bryan Ke
ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced Wednesday that K-pop group NewJeans will be performing two of their songs on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” on Dec. 31. About their appearance: The five-member group — consisting of Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin…
· Bryan Ke
Actor Priyanka Chopra shared her family’s holiday spirit with a glimpse of their home’s Christmas decor this week. A festive home: Chopra, 41, shared a picture of the ornaments in their Los Angeles home in her Instagram Stories on Tuesday morning. She wrote in the caption,…
· Bryan Ke
Three of the last seven pandas remaining in the United States will leave sooner than expected, as the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. announced Wednesday changes for the pandas’ departure time frame. Sad news: In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the zoo revealed that…
· Michelle De Pacina
The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) celebrated the achievements of several K-pop stars, with BLACKPINK and BTS’ Jungkook taking home coveted awards. BLACKPINK: The VMAs were held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Tuesday. Although BLACKPINK could not make the…
· Daniel Anderson
With over 140,000 fervent K-pop enthusiasts gathering at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena from Aug. 18 to Aug. 20, KCON LA 2023 proved to be one of the grandest K-pop celebrations worldwide. A single-day convention ticket was $30, granting fans entry to the…
· Iris Jung
Taiwanese singer-songwriter Jay Chou’s album “Greatest Work of Art” was the bestselling album in the world for 2022. As revealed by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) on Tuesday, Chou had the most album sales globally last year. The IFPI 2022 Global…
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A BTS comeback can start with one stream on your phone, then turn into a fan-club sign-up, merch order, livestream ticket, and more time spent inside Weverse.
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A BTS comeback can start with one stream on your phone, then turn into a fan-club sign-up, merch order, livestream ticket, and more time spent inside Weverse.
