Everyone loves seeing people overcome life obstacles. It’s relatable as everyone goes through difficult times in their lives, and it’s hopeful and inspiring to see people get through them. There are a fair share of Korean celebrities who have gone through hardships as children but have come out of it to become the successful adults… Continue reading 8 Korean Celebrities Who Overcame Difficult Circumstances Growing Up
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BTS Officially Announces Plans For Military Enlistment Starting With Jin
The BTS members are gearing up to enlist in the military. On October 17, HYBE released a publicly disclosed statement to stock investors announcing, “BTS member Jin will request to cancel the delay of his military enlistment in late October and then follow the enlistment process of the Military Manpower Administration. The other members will… Continue reading BTS Officially Announces Plans For Military Enlistment Starting With Jin
Watch: BTS Gives 1st-Ever Live Performance Of “Run BTS” At Busan Concert
Months after the song’s release, BTS finally gave their premiere performance of “Run BTS” at their Busan concert—and it was worth the wait! On October 15, BTS held their highly-anticipated World Expo 2030 Busan Korea concert, which was streamed online by fans all over the world. During the concert, BTS thrilled ARMY by performing “Run… Continue reading Watch: BTS Gives 1st-Ever Live Performance Of “Run BTS” At Busan Concert
BTS’s Jin Announces Plans To Release Solo Album With Mystery Collab
BTS’s Jin will be the next member of the group to release his own solo album! On October 15, Jin thrilled fans by personally announcing that he would soon be dropping his first solo single album. Towards the end of BTS’s World Expo 2030 Busan Korea concert, Jin remarked, “Lastly, I have something to tell… Continue reading BTS’s Jin Announces Plans To Release Solo Album With Mystery Collab
BTS Shares Thoughts Ahead Of Busan World Expo 2030 Concert
Ahead of their highly-anticipated World Expo 2030 Busan Korea concert, the members of BTS took some time to share their thoughts and reveal what fans could look forward to! “We worked hard to prepare for this one-time special concert,” said leader RM. “There will be fun performances and songs that we’ll be singing for the… Continue reading BTS Shares Thoughts Ahead Of Busan World Expo 2030 Concert
October Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 703 boy group members, using big data collected from September 15 to October 15. BTS’s Jimin topped the list… Continue reading October Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Stray Kids, BLACKPINK, Zico, And More Top Circle (Gaon) Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of October 2 to 8! Album Chart Stray Kids topped this week’s physical album chart with their new mini album “MAXIDENT,” which debuted at No. 1. This week’s album chart was dominated by new releases: TREASURE’s “THE SECOND STEP :… Continue reading Stray Kids, BLACKPINK, Zico, And More Top Circle (Gaon) Weekly Charts
BTS’s “Butter” Becomes 2nd Song By K-Pop Artist To Join Spotify’s Billions Club
BTS has just hit the 1 billion mark for the second time on Spotify! Last year, BTS became the first Korean artist ever to join Spotify’s Billions Club when their 2020 hit “Dynamite” surpassed 1 billion streams on the platform, making it the first song by any K-pop artist to reach the milestone. On October… Continue reading BTS’s “Butter” Becomes 2nd Song By K-Pop Artist To Join Spotify’s Billions Club
2022 American Music Awards Introduces New Favorite K-Pop Artist Category + Announces This Year’s Nominees
The 2022 American Music Awards (AMAs) has announced this year’s nominees! The nominations for the 2022 AMAs were announced on October 13. According to Billboard, the nominees are based on “key fan interactions,” which include streaming, album sales, song sales, radio airplay, and tour grosses. Tracked by Billboard and Luminate (previously MRC Data), the nominations… Continue reading 2022 American Music Awards Introduces New Favorite K-Pop Artist Category + Announces This Year’s Nominees
8 Soft, Relaxing K-Pop Tracks To Add To Your Nighttime Routine
Having a calming bedtime routine is key to getting a good night’s sleep, but sometimes it can be hard to wind down at the end of a long day. Music is a great de-stresser, so what better way to get ready for some beauty rest than with tracks from your favorite K-pop groups? If you… Continue reading 8 Soft, Relaxing K-Pop Tracks To Add To Your Nighttime Routine