K-pop’s big freeze: are cracks in China’s cultural blockade a thaw?
While K-pop has conquered almost every corner of the globe, South Korea’s entertainment industry remains largely locked out…
Mexico president’s BTS request underscores popularity, sparks industry discussion
Industry insiders say concert decisions rest with Hybe, not South Korean president BTS (Big Hit Music) Mexico’s President…
Takaichi and Lee warm up in a jam session at their summit
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese and South Korean leaders agreed to deepen cooperation between their countries before they…
Drum diplomacy: Japan’s Takaichi and South Korea’s Lee end first day of summit with K-pop jam
TOKYO, Jan 14 — Japanese Prime Minster Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung rounded off…
Ontario’s premier says US ambassador should apologize for tirade against his diplomat
TORONTO (AP) — The leader of Canada’s most populous province on Wednesday said the U.S. ambassador to Canada…
Exclusive-South Korea’s President Lee says US investment demands would spark financial crisis
By Josh Smith, Hyunjoo Jin and Heejung Jung SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s economy could fall into crisis rivalling…
Kim Jong Un’s sister rejects South Korea’s peace efforts, says no interest in talks
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rebuffed overtures by…
What ‘7-year curse’? BTS, Blackpink and the new era of global K-pop
Few groups survive a decade in the relentless world of K-pop. But on a charged June night in…