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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.
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.