K-POP
news highlight-
'Mercy for None' becomes Netflix's No. 1 non-English show less than two weeks after release
SEOUL, June 18 (AJP) - Netflix's latest South Korean series has topped the American streaming giant's chart for non-English-language shows, just less than two weeks after its release. "Mercy for None," starring So Ji-sub and Lee Jun-hyuk, has racked up over 7.6 million views since its release on June 6, claiming the top spot for the week ending last Sunday. The adaptation of a popular webtoon, compared by many to actor Keanu Reeves' "John Wick" fra
June 18, 2025 -
Rosé's catchy track becomes longest-running K-pop song on Billboard Hot 100
SEOUL, June 18 (AJP) - Rosé, a member of girl group BLACKPINK, has set a new record as her viral hit "APT." becomes the longest-running K-pop song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song remained at No. 24 for the second straight week on the U.S. main singles chart released on Tuesday, extending its streak to 34th consecutive week, breaking the previous record of 33 weeks set by Jimin, a member of K-pop juggernaut BTS with his solo track "Who." "A
June 18, 2025 -
Upcoming thriller about noise pollution set to chill moviegoers next week
SEOUL, June 18 (AJP) - A press preview for director Kim Soo-jin's upcoming thriller was held at a multiplex in southern Seoul on Monday, about a week ahead of its release. The stars of "Noise" including Lee Sun-bin, Kim Min-seok and Han Su-a, gathered for the event to promote the film. The film, which marks the up-and-coming director's feature-film debut, revolves around a woman who becomes the target of relentless noise complaints in her apartment complex, as s
June 18, 2025 -
ENHYPEN's latest album on course for another Billboard 200 top-10 entry
SEOUL, June 16 (AJP) - K-pop boy band ENHYPEN's latest album is poised to debut at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 albums chart later this week, marking their fifth consecutive top-10 entry on the American chart. Billboard, which makes preliminary calculations based on album sales in the U.S. , streaming, and online downloads, said on Sunday that "Desire: Unleash" by the septet is on the verge of becoming their "fifth top 10" on the chart for the week ending June
June 16, 2025 -
South Korean musical makes for real 'happy ending,' sweeping Tony Awards
SEOUL, June 9 (AJP) - South Korean musical "Maybe Happy Ending" took home the top honor along with five other gongs at this year's Tony Awards in the U.S. on Sunday, making for a real happy ending to the night. At an awards ceremony held in New York, the musical, which received ten nominations, won six awards for its Broadway production including "Best Musical," "Best Book of a Musical," "Best Original Score," "Best Scenic Design of a
June 9, 2025 -
BTS reunites this June after nearly two years of service
SEOUL, May 26 (AJP) - K-pop wonder BTS is on track for a full-group return this June, as the last of the members complete their military service. RM and V are set to be discharged on Jun. 10, followed by Jungkook and Jimin a day later. Suga wraps up his service on Jun. 21. Jin and J-Hope, who finished earlier, are already preparing for the group's long-awaited reunion. The group has been on hiatus since late 2022, when Jin became the first to enlist under South Korea’s
May 26, 2025 -
KATSEYE's 'Gnarly' charts for third week on UK Official Singles chart
SEOUL, May 24 (AJP) - Global girl group KATSEYE's track "Gnarly" has maintained its position on the UK Official Singles Top 100 chart for a third consecutive week, landing at number 90 for the week of May 23 to 29, according to chart data released Friday. The song first entered the UK chart at number 52 for the week of May 9 to 15 before securing its current three-week run. KATSEYE is a collaboration between South Korean entertainment company HYBE and American label Ge
May 24, 2025 -
Girl band TWICE to drop new full-length album in July
SEOUL, May 22 (AJP) - K-pop girl band TWICE will release a new album in July. More than a month ahead of the album's release slated for July 11, their management agency JYP Entertainment teased fans with a video on social media earlier this week. The 14-minute teaser clip shows all nine members in blue outfits, with clues hinting at the impending release of their fourth full-length album "This Is For." The upcoming album comes nearly four years after their last full
May 22, 2025 -
'Mission: Impossible' final installment draws over 1 million viewers in less than a week
SEOUL, May 21 (AJP) - "Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning" attracted over 1 million moviegoers less than a week after its release here last week, distributor Lotte Entertainment said on Wednesday. The eighth and final installment in the action-packed franchise, released last Saturday, swept the box office by drawing about 424,000 viewers on its opening day alone. The Hollywood blockbuster starring its perennial star Tom Cruise achieved the feat in just five days si
May 21, 2025
-
Lee meets ruling and opposition leaders at his residence
-
Security officials hold emergency meeting after US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites
-
Trade officials from South Korea and US to sit down for talks ahead of July tariff deadline
-
Yoga enthusiasts in Seoul gather to celebrate international day
-
Police charge 15 more officials over December Jeju Air crash
-
Samsung and SK hynix on edge as US considers restricting equipment shipments to China facilities
-
South Korean fuel prices rise for first time in six weeks amid Middle East tensions
-
US Embassy in Seoul resumes student visa applications with stricter social media screening
-
KOSPI surpasses 3,000 for first time since 2021
-
Heavy rain advisory issued as monsoon front arrives in Seoul