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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.
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.
BTS exhibition tour stops at Iconsiam
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 01/08/2023
» After success in Seoul, Busan, Tokyo, Los Angeles and more recently Hong Kong, the "BTS Exhibition: Proof" will kick off its one-month visit to Bangkok on Thursday and run daily from 10.30am to 10pm until Sept 3. The venue is Icon Art & Culture Space, 8th floor of Iconsiam, Charoen Nakhon Road.
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's RM releases solo album
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/12/2022
» RM of BTS recently released his official solo album Indigo. Previously, RM released his solo mix tapes RM in 2015 and Mono in 2018 which listeners could download free of charge.
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.
BTS slept here: Stay at K-pop icons' TV home
Life, Published on 01/08/2022
» The expansive property where K-pop icons BTS stayed during the filming of the reality show In The Soop BTS Ver. Season 2, is available on Airbnb for an overnight stay for the first time ever.
K-pop colossus BTS eyes Grammys with Dynamite
Life, Reuters, Published on 04/09/2020
» Fresh from scoring Korea's first-ever No.1 hit on the main Billboard music chart, K-pop juggernaut BTS on Wednesday set its sights on a standalone performance at next year's Grammy Awards -- and maybe a trophy or two.
BTS says new album tells of conquering doubts and fears
Life, Reuters, Published on 26/02/2020
» The young stars in South Korean boy band BTS said this week the theme of their new album deals with how they overcame doubts and fears encountered since they burst on the K-pop scene seven years ago.
BTS launch global art project
Life, AFP, Published on 20/01/2020
» Korean pop superstars BTS helped launch a global public art project in London last week inspired by their message of inclusivity and involving renowned artists including Antony Gormley and Tomas Saraceno.