Nov 25, 20252:29 PM
Former UNESCO envoy Lee Byong-hyun elected chair of World Heritage Committee
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- Former South Korean Ambassador to UNESCO Lee Byong-hy...
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Nov 25, 202510:33 AM
(3rd LD) Lee Soon-jae, towering presence in Korean acting for nearly 7 decades, dies at 91
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- Lee Soon-jae, one of South Korea's most beloved and p...
Nov 25, 20257:13 AM
Why global stars are flocking to Seoul
Until a decade ago, South Korea was far from the first stop in Asia for global pop musicians, Hollywood stars or other high-profile celebrities. Japan — especially Tokyo — was the undisputed destination for concerts, film promotions and leisure travel. But as Korean culture continues its global ascent, powered by the explosive growth of K-pop, K-dramas and K-beauty, Seoul has rapidly emerged as a rival cultural capital. Industry insiders say the city now offers international stars more opportuni
Nov 25, 20256:00 AM
Tony Award-winning 'Maybe Happy Ending' writer highlights human values in AI era
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean writer of the Tony Award-winning "Ma...
Nov 25, 20254:13 AM
The Boyz to celebrate 8th debut anniversary with single: report
The Boyz will drop a special single on Dec. 6 to mark its eighth debut anniversary, local media reported Tuesday. It will consist of three songs, continuing its tradition of rolling out a seasonal single to celebrate the occasion. Last week, eight members of the ten-member group held a fan meetup in Chengdu, China, their first in the country. They announced that they will have another such event in Shanghai in January. Sangyeon, currently completing his compulsory military service, is enlisted a
Nov 25, 20253:27 AM
Identity, unity and pride: Everything in a K-pop light stick
If you're an avid K-pop fan, there's a good chance you have a light stick glowing on your shelf. But even the uninitiated have likely seen pictures of the light sticks that emit vibrant colors and patterns at concerts, fan events and music festivals. K-pop artists each have their own "bong" -- the Korean word for stick -- and it's more than a gleaming accessory. Light sticks reflect a group's official fandom color, logo, theme, identity or a special symbol that represents and connects with their
Nov 25, 20251:58 AM
Stray Kids sweep charts
Stray Kids are savoring another success with the group's newest endeavor, “Do It,” according to JYP Entertainment. The album hit the No. 1 spot on the iTunes albums charts in 37 regions, as did the title track on its songs charts in 20 regions. The lead single claimed the No. 11 spot on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global, marking a career best, while another focus track, “Divine,” ranked No. 23. The five-track album sold over 1.49 million copies on the day of its release, and as of Monday had logg
Nov 25, 20251:48 AM
NCT Dream’s 6th EP becomes million-seller
The sixth EP from NCT Dream sold more than 1 million copies, becoming its 10th straight album to do so, SM Entertainment said Monday. “Beat It Up” logged more than 1.06 million first-week sales. The six-track set, fronted by the hip-hop title track, debuted atop a series of music charts at home and abroad. The new effort marks the band’s return after about four months, following the success of the group's fifth LP, “Go Back to the Future.” After promoting the mini album, the septet will resume i
Nov 25, 20251:22 AM
'KPop Demon Hunters' soundtrack stays strong on Billboard charts
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- The original soundtrack for Netflix's hit animated fi...
Nov 25, 202512:23 AM
(2nd LD) Lee Soon-jae, towering presence in Korean acting for nearly 7 decades, dies at 91
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- Lee Soon-jae, one of South Korea's most beloved and p...