Pioneer K-pop idol Yang Joon-il makes an unlikely comeback
Thirty years ago his make-up, floppy hair and flamboyant fashion sense outraged audiences. Today, 50-year-old Korean-American singer Yang Joon-il is enjoying an unlikely comeback, re-discovered by the YouTube and social media generation through online clips and hailed as a forerunner to today's K-pop stars. The K-pop ...
Shock 'Parasite' Oscar cements South Korea's status as a cultural powerhouse
South Korea's status as a cultural juggernaut just got a serious shot of international credibility. "Parasite," a dark comedy about the divisions of wealth and class, became the first foreign-language film in history to win the coveted Oscar for best film. The movie — made ...
A K-pop star charged with violating South Korea's anti-prostitution law may have to join the country's army and face trial in a military court. Last week, prosecutors indicted former Big Bang member Seungri, whose real name is Lee Seung-hyun, on charges of violating laws on ...
South Korean actor Cha In-ha found dead in latest K-pop tragedy
South Korean actor Cha In-ha was found dead in his home, police said Wednesday, the country's third young celebrity to die in the past two months amid growing debate about the intense social pressures artists face. While South Korea's pop culture mostly projects a wholesome ...
China fans desert K-pop star for 'liking' Hong Kong protest tweet
A South Korean pop star has become the latest celebrity to spark anger on the Chinese internet after he "liked" a tweet about the divisive issue of pro-democracy unrest in Hong Kong. Choi Siwon, a member of popular K-pop boy band Super Junior, was forced ...
K-pop star Goo Hara left 'pessimistic' note, South Korean police say
K-pop singer Goo Hara left a "pessimistic" note, police said on Monday, a day after the former member of top South Korean girl group Kara was found dead. "A handwritten note that was pessimistic about her life was found on a living room table," Lee ...
K-pop star Goo Hara's death prompts bullying debate in South Korea
Fans mourned and questions were asked Monday after K-pop star and revenge porn victim Goo Hara was found dead in a possible suicide, which would make her the second female singer in a month to take her own life in the high-pressure industry. The body ...
A former member of South Korea's top K-pop girl group was found dead Sunday, the country's Yonhap news agency reported citing police. The body of Goo Hara, 28, was discovered at her home in southern Seoul, Yonhap said. Police were not immediately available for comment. Goo, better ...
'Produce 101 Japan' marks the spread of K-pop diplomacy and offers a journey for J-pop
As the action on talent competition show 'Produce 101 Japan' hots up, we look at its origins in Korean pop music and the original "Produce 101" franchise
K-pop star G-Dragon, leader of Big Bang, ends military service as fans mob base
Fans of the K-pop boy band Big Bang gathered on Saturday to see leader G-Dragon return to civilian life after his discharge from military service. G-Dragon, 31, whose real name is Kwon Ji-yong, completed almost two years of mandatory military service and was discharged at ...
Ex-member of South Korean girl band f(x) who spoke out on cyber bullying found dead
A former member of top South Korean girl group f(x), who had spoken out against cyber bullying, was found dead Monday, police said. The body of Choi Jin-ri, better known by her stage name, Sulli, was discovered at her home in Seongnam, south of Seoul, ...
Top K-pop producer Yang Hyun-suk questioned by police over gambling and prostitution
The music producer behind some of South Korea's biggest K-pop stars was questioned by police on Thursday in connection with an investigation into illegal gambling and prostitution that has rocked the music industry. According to police investigators, a network of pop stars, businessmen and police ...
