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· Carl Samson
Ateez’s San addresses alleged racism at Dolce & Gabbana show
Ateez member San has spoken out about the racial discrimination fans allege he faced at the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda show in Milan on July 2. Concerns arose after observers noted that his seat lacked a cushion and that he was given a genderless outfit, which some claimed to be…
· Daniel Anderson
NewJeans, Psy and ATEEZ to headline inaugural ‘Immortal Songs’ concert in New York
Tour and events organizer Studio PAV has revealed plans for a live concert of South Korean singing show “Immortal Songs” in New York. A star-studded lineup: The concert will be headlined by K-pop acts NewJeans and ATEEZ, the latter of which currently holds the record for most…
· Bryan Ke
ATEEZ’s label apologizes after group member San filmed singing controversial song ‘Curry’
KQ Entertainment, the label of South Korean boy band ATEEZ, recently issued an apology after the group’s vocalist San was filmed singing and dancing to the controversial K-pop song “Curry.” Key details: KQ Entertainment addressed the issue in a tweet on Sunday, explaining that…
· Daniel Anderson
ATEEZ releases 9th mini-album ahead of world tour
K-pop boy group ATEEZ have released their ninth mini-album, “The World EP.2: Outlaw.” About “The World EP.2: Outlaw”: The mini-album is led by the title track “BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS).” It includes five other side tracks, including “This World,” “Dune,” “DJANGO,” “Wake Up”…
· Daniel Anderson
Man arrested for racist harassment of K-pop boy group ATEEZ in Saudi Arabia
A man was arrested on Saturday in Saudi Arabia after harassing K-pop boy group ATEEZ with racist remarks at the airport. The Saudi Gazette later reported that legal action will be taken against the man. ATEEZ was in the country to perform at KCON 2022 Saudi Arabia alongside…
· Daniel Anderson
Ateez hits new career high on Billboard 200 chart with ‘The World Ep 1: Movement’
K-pop boy group Ateez reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart with their new album “The World Ep 1: Movement.” This is their first top 10 entry and highest on the Billboard 200 weekly albums chart, making them the fifth group to achieve a top three placement after BTS, SuperM,…
· Daniel Anderson
Ateez go ‘Guerrilla’ in new music video
K-pop boy group Ateez dropped the music video for their song “Guerrilla” off their new album “The World Ep 1: Movement.” The album has seven songs in total, with every track except for “Propaganda” being co-written by members Hongjoong and Mingi. Earlier this month, Ateez…
· Daniel Anderson
Ateez announces world tour ‘The Fellowship: Break The Wall’
K-pop boy group Ateez announced via social media the dates and stops for their “The Fellowship: Break The Wall” world tour. The group’s third world tour will see the eight members perform for two nights in Seoul on October 29 and 30 before heading to seven cities across North…
· Carl Samson
9 K-pop artists earn nods for this year’s Billboard Music Awards
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…
· Bryan Ke
South Korea’s Waterbomb Music Festival is coming to LA
South Korea’s famous Waterbomb Music Festival is set to make its U.S. debut in Los Angeles on Sept. 28-29. The festival, set at Dignity Health Sports Park, will feature performances by K-pop boy group Ateez, soloists Jessi, Kwon Eunbi, Jay Park and many more. In addition, the…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: TikToker plays BTS, Ive and anime songs with traditional Korean instrument
Meet Yageum Yageum, a Korean content creator bridging the gap between traditional and modern music. About the artist: Yageum Yageum, whose real name is Oh Hyun-ji, is a musician who has a following of over 313,000 on YouTube and 697,000 on TikTok. She plays the gayageum, a…
· Michelle De Pacina
EXO’s ‘The First Snow’ tops song charts globally 10 years after its release
Exo’s 2013 winter track “The First Snow” has gained renewed popularity a decade later, climbing up the music charts in South Korea. Making history a decade later: The song, from the boy band’s special winter album “Miracle in December,” is making history 10 years after its…
· Daniel Anderson
Meet hello82, a K-pop entertainment brand connecting idols and their fans
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…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop boy band xikers talk their comeback album ‘House of Tricky: How to Play’ [interview]
They go by the enigmatic moniker xikers. The very name itself, a fusion of the enigmatic “x” and the intrepid spirit of “hikers,” speaks to the mission these 10 remarkable individuals have undertaken — to voyage “through infinite time and space based on their own coordinates.”…
· Daniel Anderson
8 favorite girl group moments from KCON LA 2023 because they ate
KCON LA 2023 was a whirlwind of K-pop excitement, where not even Hurricane Hilary or an earthquake could deter passionate fans. With an estimated 140,000 attendees and 278 vibrant booths at the Los Angeles Convention Center complex over three unforgettable days, this year’s KCON…
· Daniel Anderson
Rain, IVE’s Wonyoung and Stray Kids’ Bang Chan unveiled as MCs for KCON LA 2023
The MCs for all three nights of KCON LA this year have been announced. MC duties: Headlining the opening night’s concert on Aug. 18 will be Wonyoung from K-pop girl group IVE. Veteran performer Rain will be hosting Saturday’s performances, and Bang Chan from the boy group Stray…
· Daniel Anderson
Taemin, ITZY, Stray Kids and IVE among star-studded lineup for KCON LA 2023
KCON LA 2023 has unveiled its complete all-star lineup of artists who will be taking the stage at the Crypto.com Arena this August. About KCON: Created by South Korean entertainment company CJ ENM in 2012, KCON is a popular music and culture festival. Over 90,000 fans attended…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Lookism’: Netflix drops trailer for animated series adaption of Korean webtoon
Netflix dropped the first trailer for the Korean animated series “Lookism,” which is based on the webtoon of the same name, on Sunday. The show follows protagonist Park Hyeong-seok, a high schooler who often gets bullied by his peers for being unattractive. One day he wakes up…
· Daniel Anderson
KCON 2022 Japan announces first lineup: LE SSERAFIM, NMIXX, NewJeans, IVE, Kep1er and more
South Korean entertainment company CJ ENM announced KCON 2022 Japan’s first lineup of artists on Wednesday. The lineup includes IVE, LE SSERAFIM, Kep1er, NewJeans, NMIXX, NiziU, MONSTA X’s Kihyun, TEMPEST, TNX, JO1 and former IZ*ONE member and soloist JO YURI. KCON 2022 Japan…
· Daniel Anderson
ENHYPEN to throw first pitch at LA’s Dodger Stadium to celebrate Korean Heritage Night
K-pop boy group ENHYPEN will throw the ceremonial first pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Miami Marlins game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday. The upcoming baseball game will celebrate Korean Heritage Night. ENHYPEN will perform during KCON LA 2022 at Crypto.com…