K-pop

Jimin’s ‘Who’ becomes second longest-charting K-Pop solo song in UK history

For the week of January 16-22, BTS member Jimin’s hit track “Who” held steady at No. 13 on the Official Singles Chart, widely regarded as the UK equivalent of Billboard’s Hot 100.

BTS’ V charts 3 songs on Billboard Hot 100

BTS member V recently unveiled a new track, “White Christmas,” featuring the iconic Bing Crosby. Shortly after its release, the song secured a position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. 

Grammys 2025 under fire for ignoring K-pop, including BTS

On Friday, November 8, the Recording Academy revealed the list of nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards, sparking discontent among K-pop fans, particularly the Armys who support BTS. The announcement came as a disappointment, as no K-pop artistes received nominations for the upcoming event.

BTS one of the ‘greatest pop stars in the 21st century’: Billboard

The K-pop group has added yet another accolade to their impressive list of achievements, being recognised by Billboard magazine as one of the "greatest pop stars of the 21st century."

BTS unveils mysterious 2024 Festa timeline for 11th anniversary

BTS, the beloved K-pop seven-member group, is about to celebrate its 11th anniversary this month! Fans are eagerly looking forward to the potential reunion of the members next year. To alleviate some of the longing, the oldest member, Jin, is set to return from his military service in just two weeks.

Blackpink claims the highest-grossing vocal group title in history

The South Korean girl group, Blackpink, has once again rewritten the rulebook of musical success, this time by claiming the title of the highest-grossing concert by a vocal group in history.

BTS star Jimin crowned with King of K-pop title

BTS star Jimin creates history by clinching the King of K-pop award at the 2023 Melon Music Awards.

#Perspective / From BTS to Squid Games: How Korean entertainment is conquering the world

Is the world really obsessed with Korean culture or is it just recency bias at play?

Peru's Korean-pop revolution in Quechua, 'Q-pop'

Contemporary Korean culture became a way for Tamayo to make likeminded friends and deal with bullying that he says he faced for his indigenous appearance.

May 21, 2022
May 21, 2022

BD K-Family celebrates cultures at Dhaka K-Meet 6.0

Dhaka K-Meet 6.0 was organised by the BD K-Family on May 20.

June 24, 2021
June 24, 2021

Dissecting The Intolerance Towards Korean Wave

Take a closer look at this unabashed hatred and rejection.

November 30, 2015
November 30, 2015

Psy says 'no chance' of another Gangnam Style success

"Gangnam Style" star Psy acknowledged Monday that he could never repeat the phenomenal global success of his 2012 hit, but said he was perfectly happy being "just another" K-pop artist.

June 9, 2015
June 9, 2015

K-Pop in Dhaka (video: part-III)

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea organises the first ever K-pop contest in Bangladesh on June 6 2015. K-pop is a musical genre consisting of electronic, hip hop, pop, rock, and R&B music originating in South Korea.

June 8, 2015
June 8, 2015

K-Pop in Dhaka (video: part-II)

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea organises the first ever K-pop contest in Bangladesh on June 6 2015. K-pop is a musical genre consisting of electronic, hip hop, pop, rock, and R&B music originating in South Korea.

May 6, 2015
May 6, 2015

Watch the Chanel Cruise Collection 2015/16 show online

Describing the collection as a "modern version of the pop art scene," Lagerfeld said he was inspired by Korean traditions but wanted to adapt them for the world of today.

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