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Austria foils ‘terror’ plot to strike Taylor Swift concert
Published on 08/08/2024
» VIENNA - A 19-year-old Austrian terrorism suspect had taken concrete steps in planning an attack on a Taylor Swift concert, with chemical substances found during a search of his residence, officials said on Thursday.
Taiwanese series on China invasion sparks debate
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/07/2024
» TAIPEI - The trailer of a television series portraying China's attack on Taiwan has prompted a wave of emotional response and discussion on the self-ruled island that Beijing has vowed to make its own, by force if necessary.
John Mayall, pioneer of British Blues, dies
New York Times, Published on 24/07/2024
» CALIFORNIA - John Mayall, the pioneering British bandleader whose mid-1960s blues ensembles served as incubators for some of the biggest stars of rock music's golden era, died on Monday. He was 90.
Exo star Suho to host solo concert in Paragon
Life, Published on 10/06/2024
» Suho, leader of South Korean boyband Exo, will fly in for "2024 Suho Concert In Bangkok" at Paragon Hall of Siam Paragon, on July 20 at 6pm.
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.
Blackpink contract soap opera continues
Published on 21/09/2023
» SEOUL - Shares of YG Entertainment closed down more than 13% on Thursday after a media report that some members of the K-pop supergroup Blackpink are not renewing their contracts with the agency.
BTS fans pack Seoul park for 10th anniversary
Published on 17/06/2023
» SEOUL: An estimated 150,000 people gathered in South Korea’s capital on Saturday evening as fans from around the globe commemorated the 10th anniversary of the debut of the K-Pop boy band juggernaut BTS.
A monument of emptiness and embarrassment
Life, Apinan Poshyananda, Published on 15/05/2023
» On Thiam Ruam Mit Road, Huai Khwang, a huge and empty building with a triangular façade has stood for years. A big plaque on the lawn in Thai translates to The National Gallery of Art. With no activities inside, people are left wondering when it will open. Is it true that there are plans to convert it into mixed-use spaces instead of a display of national treasures of modern and contemporary Thai art?
J-Hope of BTS to begin mandatory South Korean military service
AFP, Published on 18/04/2023
» SEOUL - BTS star J-Hope was set to start his mandatory South Korean military service on Tuesday, local media reported, the second member to report for duty since the K-pop juggernaut went on hiatus last year.
Miss BTS? Watch their Busan concert in the cinema
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/01/2023
» K-pop sensation BTS is known for its outstanding stage presence that can attract fans around the world. Since their two-hour free concert "BTS In Busan" at Busan Asiad Main Stadium, South Korea, on Oct 15 last year was one of their most mesmerising performances, SF Cinema will screen the concert in 4K with the best quality sound system in 57 cinemas nationwide from Feb 1-4.