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Global dominance
Life, Published on 30/12/2025
» This year was another in which K-pop continued global expansion. Let's start with Netflix's animation, KPop Demon Hunters, which features the popular soundtrack Golden, sung by Huntr/x, a trio girl group. Written by Ejae, a Korean American singer-songwriter and Mark Sonnenblick, Golden ranked number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks. Golden was not only a popular animation soundtrack, but also received four Grammy nominations: Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Best Song Written for Visual Media and Best Remixed Record.
Mega-concert SMTown Live returns after 13 years
Life, Published on 22/12/2025
» It has been 13 years since "SMTown Live 2012" was held in Thailand. The highly anticipated mega concert "SMTown Live 2025 - 2026 [The Culture, The Future] In Bangkok" is set to return with 13 artists under SM Entertainment. The concert will take place at Thailand's largest venue, Rajamangala National Stadium, on Feb 14.
Aespa ready to thrill fans at Impact Arena
Life, Published on 07/11/2025
» K-pop sensation aespa are set to thrill Thai fans at "2025 aespa Live Tour - SYNK : aeXIS Line - In Bangkok" on Nov 15 and 16 at Impact Arena.
Aespa's Dirty Work sells a million copies in pre-order
Life, Published on 08/07/2025
» Here's the latest K-pop news of the week -- Aespa's Dirty Work single sold over a million copies in pre-order and SF Cinema is preparing to screen five K-pop concert films launched by Hybe, a renowned South Korean music label.
K-pop star Ten lights up Bangkok
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/04/2025
» Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul, better known as Ten, is a Thai K-pop artist under SM Entertainment, which is renowned for K-pop artists such as TVXQ, Super Junior, Exo, Aespa and NCT. As a member of NCT and its sub units NCT U and Way V, Chittaphon stands out for his dance moves more than singing. However, after releasing two solo English albums, Ten (2024) and Stunner (2025), Chittaphon has impressed music fans with his versatility, especially singing.
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.
How Korea’s ‘hurry hurry’ culture helped topple a president
Published on 18/12/2024
» SEOUL - President Yoon Suk Yeol’s shock declaration of martial law revved up South Koreans from 0 to 100 in record time.
Baby hippo draws crowds to Chon Buri zoo
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/09/2024
» A playful baby pygmy hippo is drawing crowds at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri.
Baby pygmy hippo the star at Chon Buri zoo
News, Published on 11/09/2024
» A chubby, playful baby pygmy hippo is drawing crowds at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri.
New movies out this week: Sept 5-11
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 05/09/2024
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.