Entertainment
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BTS agency to showcase collaboration project with AI voice synthesis tech startup Supertone in May
SEOUL -- During an exclusive interview with Billboard, BTS creator Bang Si-hyuk announced that he would showcase a collaboration project with Supertone, an AI voice synthesis technology startup in South Korea. The AI company earlier acquired by Hybe has provided sound technology for Disney+'s drama series "Big Bet" to reproduce the voice of Choi Min-sik, a 60-year-old veteran actor who was playing a role of a young character in his 30s. In an interview released on Apr
April 27, 2023 -
Baby Shark's creator to host drone show in Seoul on Children's Day
SEOUL -- A gigantic shape of a Baby Shark created using some 500 drones will greet Seoulites on the sky of Gwanghwamun Square, an iconic square located in central Seoul featuring beautiful scenery on May 5's Children's Day. During the event, visitors can also enjoy magic shows, concerts, and try on Baby Shark costumes. Gwanghwaun Square is favored by Seoulites and tourists as there are many museums and attractions nearby. Around the square, there are many tea houses and fanc
April 26, 2023 -
Multi-genre music producer DJ Chen to perform at 'K-Pop Dance Night' in New York
SEOUL -- DJ Chen, a multi-genre music producer who has gained attention for his DJing experience in the eastern region of the United States, will lead a K-pop festival set to be held in New York with K-pop dance clubs from two universities in the Northeastern state. The musician will curate various songs by K-pop idols including boy band Stray Kids, NCT, and Seventeen. DJ Chen is a New Jersey-based artist that has shared the stages with various artists including British-Norwegian
April 25, 2023 -
BTS member Suga rolls out rap song 'Haegeum' prior to solo world tour
SEOUL -- BTS's lead rapper Suga released a rap song titled "Haegeum" ahead of his solo world tour set to start in Belmont Park, New York on April 26. The 30-year-old artist has questioned the meaning of freedom in a restricted world through the title track of its solo album "D-DAY." Haegeum's music video was watched by more than 2 million viewers less than two hours after its release on April 21. The title song featuring a fast reap beat and a dramatic v
April 21, 2023 -
Squid Game actor Lee Byung-hun regrets declining to take part in Parasite
SEOUL -- Lee Byung-hun, a South Korean actor who appeared in Netflix drama series Squid Game, said he regrets declining a casting offer for Parasite, an Oscar-winning film, at a conference held by Standford University's research institute. The 52-year-old has interacted with global fans at the event designed to discuss directions for South Korean films, K-drama, and Korean studies. Parasite is a non-English language film that vividly depicted the rich-poor gap. The 2020 Oscar-w
April 21, 2023 -
Boy band ASTRO member Moonbin passes away
SEOUL -- Moonbin, a 25-year-old member of popular K-pop band ASTRO, has passed away, the band's agency said through a social media post. The cause of death was not disclosed but the agency and the late singer's family members urged media and fans not to make wild speculations about the singer's death. Moon, who was the main dancer of the five-member band, began his career in the entertainment sector by becoming a child fashion model during his pre-school days. He debute
April 20, 2023 -
SM Entertainment artists to nest in HYBE's mobile K-pop fan platform Weverse
SEOUL -- 12 artists or teams from SM Entertainment, one of South Korea's largest entertainment powerhouses, will nest in Weverse, a mobile K-pop fan community platform designed to help K-pop super fans share information and communicate with their favorite artists. Weverse is operated by HYBE, the famous agency of K-pop superstar BTS. SM Entertainment was acquired by Kakao, South Korea's web service giant, in March 2023 through a head-to-head competition with HYBE. The BTS a
April 17, 2023 -
Lotte Department Store to launch Line Friends pop-up store in southern Seoul
SEOUL -- Targeting Southeast Asian tourists who often use messenger platform LINE, the department store wing of South Korea's retail giant Lotte Group will open a pop-up store featuring Line Friends, a character brand lineup of IPX, a digital IP platform operator under South Korean web service giant Naver. Lotte Department Store said in a statement that a large offline store would be launched in Seoul's southern district of Jamsil on April 13. The company said that the 10-
April 13, 2023 -
BLACKPINK member Jisoo's dance song 'Flower' gains worldwide popularity
SEOUL -- K-pop girl band BLACKPINK member Jisoo's song "Flower" ranked second on two Billboard charts -- Global 200 and Global Excl. In the dance song featuring dreamy vibes, the 28-year-old portrayed the end of a relationship between two people that has left nothing but the scent of a flower. Billboard said in a statement on April 11 that the title track of Jisoo's solo album "Me" has recorded 108.7 million streaming and 210 million downloads worldwide.
April 12, 2023 -
Spotify selects S. Korean rapper Huh as promising rapper for artist support program
SEOUL -- Heo Sung-hyun, a South Korean rapper known by his stage name Huh, was selected for an artist support program by Spotify, the world's most popular music streaming service. The 24-year-old who finished second in "Show Me The Money," a cable TV hip-hop audition show series, has garnered attention through a rap song titled "Midnight law." Spotify said in a statement that the rapper was selected for this year's RADAR KOREA, a program designed to nurt
April 11, 2023
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Global tech firms to present smart manufacturing solutions at 'Smart Factory + Automation World' in Seoul
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Occult thriller film 'Exhuma' attracts more than 10 mln moviegoers in 35 days of release
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Education company Visang provides smart Korean language learning platform 'Klass' to Vietnamese universities
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LS Cable embarks on construction of plant for new copper foil material
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Seoul's bus labor union launches strike for first time in 12 years
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Turkish automotive association seeks partnership with S. Korean companies
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US political turmoil reflects our wider society – in 2024 and earlier elections
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S. Korean mobility solution company targets historical city as gateway to Viet Nam
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Avikus validates fuel-saving effect of self-sailing solution 'HiNAS Control'
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Life expectancy in South Korea decreases for first time since 2000