Enlistment of the world-renowned artists has prompted a domestic debate over whether it is time to revise the country’s conscription system to expand exemptions.
A nineteen-year-old student last year accused Wu of date-raping her when she was 17, resulting in a barrage of public criticism and luxury brands dropping deals with him.
Since their 2013 debut, the boy band has become a worldwide sensation with their upbeat hits and social campaigns aimed at empowering youth.
Disney says the programming, which includes a reality show, would be released globally on its streaming services, including on Disney+.
The seven members of BTS, credited with generating billions of dollars for the South Korean economy, tell fans that they are 'exhausted' and needed time apart.
Popular music group expresses concern over a spike in anti-Asian racism in the United States and appeals for tolerance ahead of meeting with President Biden.
As the South Korean entertainment, beauty and food industry takes the world by storm, the dictionary is ‘riding the crest of the Korean wave’.
The South Korean boy band cancelled global tours and resorted to online performances due to Covid-19. Now, they are turning back to the stage with a concert series titled “Permission to Dance on Stage” on dates in November and December.
Disgraced former BIGBANG star Seungri has been convicted of arranging prostitution and other charges stemming from a sex and drugs scandal by a military court.
Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Harry Styles win top prizes while Beyonce become the most awarded female artist in Grammy history.
No Korean celebrities had received exemptions, but the new bill will ensure entertainers recommended by the culture minister can defer their service to age 30.
“BE” – an eight-track record – is the South Korean boy band’s fifth Korean-language studio album with their latest single “Life Goes On” on the 2020 AMAs line-up.
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