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Babymonster to visit Bangkok, classic film still streaming online
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 19/03/2025
» Fans of South Korean entertainment will be delighted to learn that Babymonster have included Bangkok as a stopover for their first world tour. Another exciting update is that the neo-noir action-thriller film The Man From Nowhere is still available on iQIYI.
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.
Knowing how to draw a crowd
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/08/2024
» Among international entertainment events in Thailand, fan meetings are some of the most successful, consistently drawing a considerable volume of attendees and attracting organisers to create more events to tap the burgeoning market.
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.
(G)I-dle to perform in Bangkok in October
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/07/2024
» Along with Blackpink's Lisa, Babymonster's Pharita and Chiquita, (G)I-dle is another South Korean girl group with a Thai member, Minnie. (G)I-dle, which consists of Miyeon, Soyeon, Yuqi, Shuhua and Minnie, stand out from other K-pop girl groups because they are one of the few who produce their own music.
Siam Piwat: Elevating Thailand’s Global Destination Status
Published on 07/05/2024
» Siam Piwat – a leading real estate and retail developer, the owner and operator of world-renowned destinations such as Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery, and a joint venture partner of ICONSIAM and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok – is delivering extraordinary, unprecedented experiences to further solidify its position as Thailand’s No.1 global destination developer. ICONSIAM, a world-class landmark along the Chao Phraya River, was recently named one of the Best Shopping Malls in Asia by Retail in Asia, a leading retail business media in Asia. Meanwhile, ICONSIAM and Siam Paragon have been ranked by Cleverthai.com, a lifestyle media outlet from Malaysia, among the top five best shopping malls in Bangkok.
Babymonster tickets on sale this week
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/05/2024
» Babymonster, a K-pop sensation under YG Entertainment, is set to meet Thai fans in Bangkok as part of the first fan meet tour titled "Babymonster Presents: See You There In Bangkok". This anticipated event will take place on June 29 at Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon.
A year of K-pop
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/12/2023
» One of the biggest K-pop stories in December has been the enlistment of the remaining four members of BTS for mandatory military service. On Dec 11, RM, the leader of BTS, and V, the vocalist, began their enlistment. The following day, two other vocalists, Jimin and Jungkook, entered training camps in Yeoncheon together. As the world's biggest boy band goes on hiatus, it will be interesting to see which rival claims the top spot in the absence of BTS.
The latest in K-pop news this week
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/05/2023
» Here's the latest roundup of K-pop news this week. First, two Thai members have joined YG Ent's new girl group; Aespa has released their third mini-album; and F.T. ISLAND is returning to Bangkok.