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• 10 Korean Idols Who You Might Not Know Lived Abroad Before Coming to Korea

  Before they rose to stardom in South Korea, some K-pop idols were either born or raised outside of the country. Below is a list of 10 Korean artists who lived abroad before coming to Korea.#kpopidols #ITZY #AB6IX #GirlsGeneration #TheBoyz #CHUNGHA #NUEST #PENTAGON #BTOB #MOMOLAND #PRISTIN

  02.17.22 | 3:14AM EST

• Most Streamed Artists in First Year of Spotify South Korea - Did K-Pop Artists Make It to Top 10?

  Spotify South Korea has released the top 10 most-streamed artists on the platform in the first year since its launch. Which K-pop artists do you think made it to the list?#Spotify #spotifysouthkorea #southkorea #spotifykorea #spotifyartist #spotifystreams #BTS #BLACKPINK #IU

  02.16.22 | 10:36PM EST
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  The Boyz Sangyeon Becomes Fifth Member To Test Positive For COVID-19

  The Boyz member Sangyeon was recently named as the fifth member of the group to test positive for COVID-19.#TheBoyz #Sangyeon #TheBoyzSangyeon #COVID #COVID19

  01.31.22 | 10:14PM EST

• Most Popular South Korea Singers for January 2022: BLACKPINK, BTS, IU, IVE, and More [RANKED]

  The Korean Business Research Institute has unveiled the brand reputation rankings of singers for January, and K-pop artists like BLACKPINK, BTS, IU, and IVE made the list.#BrandReputationRankings #BLACKPINK #BTS #IU #IVE #JanuaryBrandReputation

  01.21.22 | 11:18PM EST

• IVE's 'ELEVEN' Retakes No. 1 on Top Songs Chart on YouTube Korea + See Top 10

  IVE's "ELEVEN" becomes the No. 1 most popular song on YouTube Korea once again after gaining the most number of views on the platform. #IVE #ELEVEN #IVE_ELEVEN #ElevenMV

  01.21.22 | 3:38AM EST
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  ATEEZ's Cumulative Album Sales in Korea Surpass 1.4 Million in 2021 Alone + Group's New Album Tops Hanteo's Weekly Album Chart

  ATEEZ's new album "ZERO: FEVER EPILOGUE" took first place on Hanteo's weekly chart album chart with just three-day sales. Also, the boy group has exceeded 1.4 million copies in their cumulative album sales in South Korea in 2021 alone. #ATEEZ #FEVER_EPILOGUE #TheReal #Turbulence

  12.14.21 | 12:39AM EST

• This is How BTS Brought Korean Influences to the American Music Awards (AMAs) Red Carpet

  On November 21, BTS fired up the American Music Awards (AMAs) red carpet with their first overseas award show in two years. Though in Los Angeles, the boys did not shy away from bringing Korean influences to the event. Keep on reading for all the details!#BTS #방탄소년단 #BTSxAMAs #AMA2021 #2021AMA #2021AMAs #AMAs

  11.22.21 | 9:34PM EST
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  Stray Kids Bang Chan and Felix Open Up About Adapting to Life in South Korea

  In an interview with Rolling Stone Australia, Stray Kids members Bang Chan and Felix opened up about adapting to life in South Korea. Keep on reading for all the details. #StrayKids #BangChan #Felix #StrayKidsBangChan #StrayKidsFelix #YouMakeStrayKidsStay #스트레이키즈

  10.12.21 | 11:54PM EDT
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  'Changwon SMTOWN' to Temporarily Open Some Facilities + Full Opening Expected to be around January 2022

  According to reports, SM Entertainment's cultural complex in Changwon City, called "Changwon SMTOWN," will have a pilot opening before it entirely opens to the public in January next year. #SMEntertainment #ChangwonSMTOWN #ChangwonCity #SMTOWN

  10.11.21 | 4:45AM EDT

• BTS and President Moon Jae-In Arrive in New York for the 76th United Nations General Assembly

  President Moon Jae-In, together with BTS, arrived in New York to attend the 76th United Nations General assembly. #BTS #GotARMYRightBehindYou #BTSRM #KimNamJun #BTSSuga #BTSJimin #BTSJHope #BTSV #BTSJungkook #BTSJin #UN #UNGA

  09.20.21 | 1:28AM EDT

• 'South Korea's Pride' BTS Proves Prominence by Receiving Diplomatic Passports, Special Certificates as Special Presidential Envoy

  Aside from receiving achievements in the K-Pop music industry, BTS also receives diplomatic passports, Special certificates as Special presidential envoy of South Korea. #SouthKorea #BTS #RM #Jungkook #V #Jin #Jimin #Suga #JHope

  09.14.21 | 3:48AM EDT
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  2021 MAMA Reportedly Taking Place in Korea in December

  According to an exclusive report, the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) has been confirmed to be held in Korea in December. #2021MAMA #2021MnetAsianMusicAwards #MnetAsianMusicAwards #MAMA

  09.07.21 | 6:12AM EDT

• Stray Kids 'NOEASY,' Jay B 'SOMO:FUME,' & More are the Best-Selling Albums in South Korea in the 4th Week of August

  According to the latest Gaon Retail Album Chart, Stray Kids' "NOEASY," GOT7 Jay B's "SOMO"FUME," and more gain the most sales in the fourth week of August! #StrayKids #StrayKidsNOEASY #GOT7JayB #JayBSOMOFUME #SOMOFUME #NOEASY #GaonRetailAlbumChart

  08.30.21 | 1:36AM EDT

• Female Idols Wearing Crop Tops Stirs Controversy in Korea

  A South Korean media outlet claims that female idols wearing crop tops have become a source of controversy in South Korea. Keep on reading for all the details.

  07.25.21 | 8:40PM EDT
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  TXT Becomes One of the Only Three K-pop Groups to Sell over 100,000 Units in Three Countries

  TXT is now the third K-pop group in history to sell more than 100,000 copies in three countries each. #TXT #TXTTheChaosChapterFREEZE #TXTAlbumSales

  07.22.21 | 4:55AM EDT

• BLACKPINK Lisa Considers Herself Korean at Heart — Here is the Evidence

  BLACKPINK member Lisa is the only member who is not ethnically Korean, but that does not make her any less Korean by heart! Here is the evidence that BLACKPINK's Thai member is just as Korean as her members!

  07.20.21 | 11:14PM EDT
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  Applications Now Open: So Ji Sub Official Japanese Fanclub Recruiting Members

  Korean superstar So Ji Sub has made waves across Asia as an actor and musician - and now his Japanese fans are taking action by recruiting for his official fan club.

  03.06.21 | 6:51AM EST
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  Enjoy the Korean Experience from Home with MCST's Virtual Tours

  The Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, together with the Tourism Development Institute, have launched their "K-tour Top 10" virtual excursions - allowing fans all over the world to enjoy and learn about Korea's tourist attractions.

  02.24.21 | 10:14PM EST
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  Korean Cultural Center PH Embarks on '2021 Kolorful Adventures'

  In celebration of its tenth anniversary, the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCCPH) has launched its "2021 Kolorful Adventures" series.

  02.16.21 | 7:58PM EST

• YG Entertainment Unveils Which Countries Had the Most People Watching BLACKPINK's 'THE SHOW' Online Concert

  YG Entertainment released the list of countries with the most people who watched BLACKPINK's "THE SHOW." Check the rankings below to see if your country is included!

  02.03.21 | 11:43PM EST