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Globally rising: 4EVE, Milli perform at Head in the Clouds fest
News, Published on 02/06/2025
» Two Thai artists — rapper Milli and girl group 4EVE — performed their songs at the music festival Head in the Clouds 2025 on Sunday, held by the record label 88rising near Los Angeles. The online hashtags used to share their performance trended number one in Thailand and number nine worldwide.
K-pop's rollercoaster year
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/12/2024
» The biggest news in the K-pop industry in 2024 was the conflict between Min Hee-jin, the former CEO of Ador, and Hybe executives. Min was credited for creating visual branding for SM Entertainment's renowned groups such as Exo, Shinee and Girls' Generation. She is also renowned as a former executive producer behind the success of NewJeans, who stood out for their girl next door image and retro sound.
K-pop girl group 2NE1 set to perform anniversary show in Bangkok this January
Life, Published on 23/10/2024
» K-pop girl group 2NE1 are known for their confidence and independent image. Their stage presence is a combination of powerful live vocals, individual charisma and engagement with the audience. When they disbanded in 2017, their fan club Blackjacks was devastated.
2NE1 reunites for 15th anniversary tour
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/07/2024
» K-pop enthusiasts will be thrilled to learn that renowned girl group 2NE1 will stage a tour for their 15th anniversary starting in Seoul this year.
A new K-pop phenomenon?
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/07/2024
» Due to cut-throat competition in the K-pop industry, becoming a top group is not easy. As a result, aspiring singers aim to be trained at one of the "Big 4" music labels -- Hybe Corporation, JYP Entertainment, SM Entertainment and YG Entertainment -- because trainees at these labels are noticed by K-pop fans.
Ring in 2023 at these NYE countdown events
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 20/12/2022
» Bangkok has plenty of ways to make New Year’s Eve memorable. For those who are intrigued by the buzz of a cheering crowd counting down to 2023 and a firework extravaganza, Guru has a list of NYE countdown events, in and out of Bangkok, alongside low-key spots to take in the firework splendour from different angles.
Around the world
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/12/2022
» The past year was a good one for the K-pop industry. Both the kings and queens of K-pop -- BTS and Blackpink -- celebrated their successful breakthrough in the American music industry.
BTS member RM set for solo album release
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/11/2022
» Two updates about the K-pop industry this week are that RM of BTS will release his first solo album soon and former member of 2NE1, Park Bom, released a single titled Remembered.
Venture to prime talent for the international market
Business, Published on 28/05/2021
» Thai talent agency GMM Grammy has announced a joint venture with YG Entertainment, a South Korean agency, to create a new talent agent agency called YG"MM to develop Thai talent for the international market.
Blackpink member Rose’s solo single slams Billboard Global Charts
Published on 24/03/2021
» SEOUL: Singer-songwriter Rose from K-pop girl group Blackpink proved she could stand tough even alone as she breezed through global music charts with her first solo single On the Ground, scoring No. 70 on the Billboard’s Hot 100 and topping Billboard Global Charts.