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Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Ars Nova” provisionally marks its end

Contemporary classical music fans should not miss the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra’s upcoming “Ars Nova” concerts in October as this year’s edition could be the last season of the 13-year-long music series. In a statement released Monday, the SPO announced that it would not hold the “Ars Nova Series” in 2019, largely due to the current absence of experts who are capable of leading the series at the orchestra.The Seoul-based orchestra is in the process of filling its new music director, artistic

[Photo News] BTS in Paris

(Yonhap)BTS met South Korean President Moon Jae-in and first lady Kim Jung-sook during the band’s visit to Paris for a concert celebrating the friendship between Korea and France.The group posted pictures on Twitter of its members with Moon and his wife at the Korea-France Friendship Concert at theater Le 13eme Art on Sunday.(Yonhap)In photos released by the Blue House, Moon looked proud as the group powered through the hit-packed set, including “DNA” and “Idol,” before an audience of 400, inclu

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[Video] K-pop ads taking over Seoul subway

Stations like Hongdae and Gangnam are plastered with messages from fans to their favorite idols

Oct 9, 2018
Music
[Weekender] Why BTS matters: From desert to ocean to world

BTS has come a long way to become trailblazing K-pop group

Oct 12, 2018
Music
[Herald Interview] BTS fever ‘revolutionizing’ existing structure

Philosophy professor says boy band expanding scope of how cultural content created and consumed

Oct 12, 2018
Music
[Weekender] What’s behind BTS’ iconic message of ‘Love Yourself’

BTS’ approach to topics like self-esteem and depression resonates with fans across the globe

Oct 12, 2018
Music
‘BTS members say they will definitely enlist for military service’: minister

South Korea’s culture minister put an end to the debate surrounding whether BTS members would be exempted from military service during a parliamentary audit Wednesday.“All of the BTS members say they will definitely enlist for military service,” said Do Jong-hwan who heads the country’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.His remarks came as Rep. Cho Kyung-tae of the main opposition Liberty Korea Party had asked about Do’s stance on the recent contentious issue: whether BTS members should be

Oct 12, 2018
Music
Twice to release third album of the year Nov. 5

Twice has confirmed that it will release a third album this year.The release date is Nov. 5, the group’s agency, JYP Entertainment, announced Thursday. (JYP Entertainment)Twice released its first album of 2018, “What is Love?” in April and its second, “Dance the Night Away,” in July.“What is Love?” was the group’s fifth mini-album and it topped the music charts. The group went on to reign through the summer with “Dance the Night Away.” Having made a smash on the Japanese music charts with its d

Oct 12, 2018
Music
BTS to perform in Paris ahead of Moon's visit

South Korean boy group BTS will stage a special performance in Paris next week at a cultural event marking the scheduled visit there by President Moon Jae-in, Moon's presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said Thursday.The event will be held Sunday, one day after Moon arrives in France on a four-day state visit.It will consist of various performances by Korean traditional and pop artists, including BTS, according to Cheong Wa Dae officials. (Yonhap)The seven-member boy group is causing a global sensa

Oct 11, 2018
Music
Time honors BTS as ‘Next Generation Leaders’

Leaving footsteps all around the word, BTS has been honored by Time magazine as “Next Generation Leaders.” On Thursday, Time shared a lengthy article shedding light on the boy band’s ongoing global success with the headline “How BTS is taking over the world.” It also unveiled its latest cover with BTS. (Time)Introducing the seven-piece act as “Next Generation Leaders” and “young trailblazers who are reshaping music,” Time chronicled BTS’ success story, analyzing how the group’s songs, despite b

Oct 12, 2018
Music
Petition demanding BTS’ disbandment filed to Blue House

Over 3,000 Koreans have signed a petition calling for the disbandment of boy band BTS on Cheong Wa Dae’s official online petition platform.The petition posted on Sept. 25 calls for the band’s disbandment on the grounds that the band members are “haughty.” (Big Hit Entertainment)“What have they done to merit military service exemption?” reads the post, expressing discontent over a military service exemption debate sparked by a lawmaker in July. The presidential office is required to issue an offi

Oct 11, 2018
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BTS announces 4 Asian destinations on upcoming world tour

The K-pop sensation BTS has revealed four new Asian destinations for its upcoming “Love Yourself” world tour.　On Wednesday at noon, BTS uploaded a tour poster and concert schedules for four Asian countries -- Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand -- via its official fan cafe and social media channels. 　 (Big Hit Entertainment)According to the schedule, the group is to perform Dec. 8-9 at the Taoyuan International Baseball Stadium in Taiwan, Jan. 19 at the Singapore National Stadium, March 20

Oct 11, 2018
Music
BTS wins favorite social artist award at American Music Awards

Marking another milestone, BTS was named favorite social artist at the 2018 American Music Awards. The 2018 AMAs, which kicked off at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater on Tuesday at 8 p.m., announced that the K-pop group had snagged the award, beating out the likes of Cardi B, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovata and Shawn Mendes. It is the first time a K-pop act has won the award at the renowned awards show. (AMAs)Currently on its Europe tour, BTS expressed its excitement and gave a shout-out to fans throu

Oct 11, 2018
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Ex-boyfriend of Goo Ha-ra’s attempt to defend himself backfires

Singer Goo Ha-ra’s ex-boyfriend Choi Jong-bum defended himself against accusations of revenge porn on Tuesday’s episode of SBS’ “Access Showbiz Tonight,” but his explanation that he sent Goo the private video in question to “get rid of it” was met with skepticism.During the show, Choi, who appeared alongside his lawyer, said, “I didn’t want to film the video, and it wasn’t even filmed by me but Goo Ha-ra. As we were ending our relationship and I no longer have a reason to keep the video, I sent

Oct 11, 2018
Music
BTS's latest album stays high on Billboard 200 chart for 6th week

South Korean boy group BTS ranked 24th on the Billboard's main albums chart with its latest album, "Love Yourself: Answer," according to the chart, which was updated on Tuesday.The album was up a notch on the Billboard 200 for the week of Oct. 13 from last week's 25th and has now been on the list for six weeks since it debuted in the top spot on its release on Aug. 24. (Yonhap)It was BTS' second No. 1 on the highly competitive album chart, following the "Love Yourself: Tear" extended player, mak

Oct 10, 2018
Music

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