Chasing Stardom in Korea Nearly Destroyed Ejae. Then Came ‘KPop Demon Hunters.’
Ejae, the movie’s breakout star, was the face of K-pop in 2025. Facing questions of art, national belonging and authenticity, she wants to be much more.
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Music executive behind K-pop group BTS faces arrest in South Korea
Police seek warrant for Bang Si-Hyuk over allegations he illegally gained millions in investor fraud schemeSouth Korean police are seeking to arrest Bang Si-Hyuk, the chair of the agency behind the K-pop band BTS, as they expand an investigation into a…
South Korea Can’t Build Enough Stadiums to Host Its K-Pop Stars
South Korea doesn’t have enough arenas to show off its own A-list talent. That’s why BTS began its world tour in a once-neglected, 22-year-old soccer stadium.
Eurovision expands into Asia with 10-nation song contest
As the original event faces discord and boycotts on its 70th anniversary, Bangkok will host the inaugural spin-offEurovision is seeking to expand into the Asian market by hosting a version of its song contest in Bangkok this year, just as the original …
Why the BTS Comeback Concert Was a ‘Disaster’ for Some Businesses
The turnout for the K-pop titans’ show was much lower than projected by officials, hitting the bottom line of some restaurants. Shares in the group’s management company also fell.
‘We’re Finally Here’: BTS Returns With Sold-Out Concert and New Album
The K-pop supergroup BTS performed their first concert in over three years in Seoul on Saturday following the release of their new album, “Arirang,” on Friday. Thousands of fans came out to hear one of the biggest names in K-pop.
K-Pop’s BTS Returns to the Stage
The group’s first concert in nearly four years — held in the historic center of Seoul — was heavy on songs from its new album. They also played a few old hits.
The BTS Comeback Concert is Taking Place in the Heart of Seoul. But Not Everyone is Happy.
As South Korea rallies around the much-hyped comeback concert for the global superstars, some are questioning whether too many public resources are being used for a corporate production.
These BTS Fans Waited 15 Hours to See Their Idols
Those without tickets arrived at the venue before the sun rose on Saturday to stake out areas that offered unobstructed views of the stage.
At Least 14 Killed in South Korean Factory Fire
Survivors jumped from windows to escape the blaze, the deadliest at a factory in South Korea in two years. Four people are still missing.