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Trump’s tariffs: What’s the real cost to music and how come K-Pop is weathering the storm?

When cash dries up, musical luxuries such as streaming services and gig tickets are among the first to feel the bite

MusicRadar

The lore of ‘lore’ – how fandoms created an online phenomenon from an Old English word

The term “lore” has, well, a whole lot of lore. Now essential online slang, the word can be traced back to Old English, where it referred primarily to learning, as in the act of teaching or being taught.

The Conversation

‘It’s ended up being nothing to no one’: can K-pop overcome crisis?

It looked destined to take over the world. But after misfiring albums, a legal drama involving bright hopes NewJeans and with domestic fans getting bored, the South Korean music industry is nervous

The Guardian - UK

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Japanese Woman Summoned For Allegedly Kissing BTS Member

South Korean police summon Japanese woman for allegedly kissing BTS member Jin without consent at a free hug event. Investigation ongoing.

Top News

Japanese woman wanted by police over kissing BTS member without consent

Incident took place at a fan meet and greet event in Seoul last year

The Independent UK

J-hope links up with Miguel for new song Sweet Dreams

J-hope and Miguel have linked up on the new song 'Sweet Dreams'.

BANG Premier

K-pop giant HYBE teams up with Ryan Tedder to find the next BTS

K-pop powerhouse HYBE and songwriter to the stars Ryan Tedder are forming a new boy band.

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Rieul Kim, South Korean Designer in Charge of Dressing BTS, Found Dead

The discovery of the designer's body and a chilling message on his Instagram account could indicate that it was a suicide.

Latin Times

Donald Trump’s tariffs appear to be benefitting an unexpected industry: K-Pop

With looming trade wars on the horizon, investors see the music industry as a safe bet

MusicRadar

Going for a song: investors flee to K-pop as safe haven amid Trump’s tariff war

Shares in South Korea’s entertainment groups soar as steel tariffs combine with a Blackpink world tour and BTS revival to supercharge their appeal

The Guardian - AU

“Daddy”: Jonathan Bailey’s Muscles Stun People After ‘Wicked’ Behind-The-Scenes Photo Goes Viral

Jonathan Bailey's arms caused quite the flurry of reactions in a released BTS photo from 'Wicked.' The post “Daddy”: Jonathan Bailey’s Muscles Stun People After ‘Wicked’ Behind-The-Scenes Photo Goes Viral first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Ateez, Stray Kids and Aespa: why 2025 will be another huge year for K-pop in London

BTS and Blackpink may be about to stage a comeback, while Ateez, Stray Kids and Aespa are all playing London this year

Evening Standard

This K-pop band just made US Billboard history. Here’s how Stray Kids conquered the music world

A South Korean boy band you’ve probably never heard of recently made history by becoming the first act to debut at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 with each of its first six album chart entries. You read that right – the American Billboard charts.

The Conversation

BTS member J-Hope announces solo tour in North America and Asia

South Korean rapper’s tour starts in February

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BTS member J-Hope announces first solo tour after completing military service

BTS member J-Hope will embark on his first solo tour next month

The Conversation

Squid Game’s second season is the latest instalment of Korean culture’s economic success story – so what’s the secret?

The first season of Squid Game, the Netflix dystopian drama about the perils of capitalism and extreme wealth disparity in South Korea, was a huge hit. And now, the much-anticipated second series does not appear to have disappointed either.

BANG Premier

BTS star J-Hope to release new music in March

J-Hope has new music on the way in March as well as a world tour on the horizon.

Bored Panda

The Most Handsome Men Of 2024, Ranked By ‘The Independent Critics’

Chris Hemsworth has been crowned the "Most Handsome Face of 2024," followed by Keung To and Zhang Zhehan. The post The Most Handsome Men Of 2024, Ranked By ‘The Independent Critics’ first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Marie Claire

ROSÉ Is Forging a New Path for K-Pop Idols Going Solo

With her debut album 'rosie,' the BLACKPINK artist has released the most vulnerable album from a K-pop star yet.

Tom’s Guide

How to watch 'Jung Kook: I Am Still The Original' online — stream online from anywhere

Behind-the-scenes with BTS's Jung Kook as he launches and tours his debut solo album. Here's what you need to watch "Jung Kook: I Am Still - The Original" online from anywhere.

The Independent UK

BTS member V reveals his beloved dog Yeontan has died

‘Yeontan recently went on a long trip to the stars’ the singer wrote on Instagram

The Independent UK

How £55 funeral wreaths sent by disgruntled K-pop fans became a public menace

Once a solemn symbol of mourning, funeral wreaths have taken on a new role in South Korea as a tool of protest, Shahana Yasmin reports

The Independent UK

BTS’ Jin teaches Jimmy Fallon ‘Super Tuna’ dance

BTS member Jin taught Jimmy Fallon how to do his viral “Super Tuna” dance on Wednesday’s (20 November) episode of The Tonight Show.

International Business Times

Screen To Reality: South Korea Targets K-pop, K-drama Tourism Boom

Deep in South Korea's hinterlands lies a perfect replica of 1900s Seoul: welcome to Sunshine Land, the latest K-drama theme park to cash in on booming K-culture tourism.

The Independent UK

10 holiday gifts to hit the right note for music lovers

Music fans should be easy to shop for this holiday season, right

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