First Ever Openly LGBT K-Pop Band Releases Debut Single ‘Show Me Your Pride’

official notice uploaded by the association, the blacklist was created to “strengthen industry self-discipline.”The notice also mentions the need to prevent “celebrities who violated the law or ethical standards from rebranding themselves on other platforms” and to “purify the environment of the online entertainment industry,” per RADII.This list includes singer Kris Wu, who was previously a member of South Korean boyband EXO.

Naman Ramachandran A man who smuggled copies of smash hit South Korean Netflix series “Squid Game” into North Korea has been sentenced to death, after authorities caught high school students watching the show, according to Radio Free Asia (RFA).U.S.-headquartered independent news agency RFA reported, quoting sources, that the series was smuggled in from China on USB flash drives and that the smuggler faces death by firing squad.“A student who bought a drive received a life sentence, while six

Lisa from the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, has tested positive for COVID-19.This is according to a statement by her agency YG Entertainment to South Korean news site Star News. The statement has also been verified by other news outlets, including Associated Press reporter Park Juwon and The K-pop Herald.In its statement, YG Entertainment confirmed that Lisa was diagnosed with the coronavirus earlier this afternoon (November 24).

Squid Game has shown how much CGI was actually used in the series.The video was uploaded by Kim Hyung-rok, a CG supervisor on Squid Game from the South Korea-based Gulliver Studios.

South Korean superstars BTS were crowned artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday, brushing aside challenges from Taylor Swift, Drake and The Weeknd as they took home a total of three awards and teamed up with Coldplay for a raucous "My Universe" and closed the show with "Butter." "Seven boys from Korea, united by love for music, met the love and support from all the armies all over the world," said BTS' RM after the group won their artist of the year for the first time.

Kep1er, formed through the Mnet reality series Girls Planet 999, are set to make their debut next month.At midnight KST on November 22, the forthcoming girl group launched their official website, where they officially announced that they would be making their highly anticipated debut in December.The multinational nine-member girl group comprises members from South Korea, Japan and China: Kim Chae-hyun, Huening Bahiyyih, Choi Yu-jin (also of CLC), Kim Da-yeon, Seo Yeong-eun, Kang Ye-seo, Ezaki

Squid Game creator and director Hwang Dong-hyuk has opened up about the violent nature of his hit Netflix series.During a recent speech at the SBS D Forum in South Korea, per Yonhap News Agency, Hwang touched on the depiction of violence in the series, noting that he wanted to use that element to reflect the competitive nature of society and what happens when someone fails in that system.“I kept asking questions, like who made this competition system in our society and who drives us into a

So many K-Pop superstars also happen to be social media sensations – and the top accounts have millions and millions of followers!

“Squid Game” party called “tone-deaf” by keyboard critics.The “Cravings” author, 35, and her husband John Legend, 42, threw a pricey party over the weekend based on the acclaimed South Korean Netflix show, which centers around people in extreme financial debt risking their lives in a series of dangerous challenges.The famous couple enlisted the help of party planners Wife of the Party to construct the event, People magazine reported, and transform the couple’s California home to look like the

Ed Sheeran has been tapped to perform at this year's ceremony, to be held Saturday, Dec. 11 in Seoul, South Korea, it was announced during a global press conference.

G-Dragon has announced the official release date of his upcoming sneaker collaboration with Nike.On November 15, the South Korean star uploaded a 30-second promotional clip of himself modelling his fashion label PEACEMINUSONE’s upcoming sneaker collaboration with Nike. The Kwondo 1 will be available to purchase from Nike and select major retailers from December 3.“Meet every version of you.

the show ‘Squid Game’ and film ‘Parasite,’ this really sparked the curiosity and the global audience for Korean culture,” Sun-kyun, 46, told The Post through a translator. “There are many platforms that provide easy access to Korean content, so I think it seems fresh and new to people who haven’t been acquainted with the culture — and we have common grounds despite the differences.

Imagine being told the exact time and date of your death? Netflix’s brand new South Korean horror drama series Hellbound has an interesting concept.

WINNER member Mino is set to make his acting and big screen debut in the upcoming Netflix movie Seoul Vibe. On November 10, the streaming platform announced Mino’s casting in the forthcoming film in a statement to South Korean news website Sports Kyunghang, noting that he is set to join the cast immediately as the movie starting production in August.The upcoming film was originally announced by Netflix earlier this year in June.

Running Man spin-off, Outrun By Running Man.On November 9, the platform unveiled an exciting new trailer for its forthcoming original on its official YouTube channel. The series is set to premiere on Disney+ on November 12, the same day the streaming service launches in South Korea.The new trailer includes familiar faces from Running Man such as Kim Jong-kook, HaHa and Ji Suk-jin.

ONF are set to release new music in the coming weeks before their upcoming military enlistment.Earlier today (November 9), the group’s agency WM Entertainment confirmed that the boyband would be making their return with a new album prior to their compulsory enlistment into the South Korean military in December.“ONF are planning to make a comeback with a new album in early December,” WM Entertainment told MK Sports, as translated by Soompi.

T-ARA will be making their long-awaited return next week.On November 8, South Korean digital content brand Dingo announced that it will be releasing a new single by T-ARA, marking the girl group’s first original release as a group following a four year hiatus. The as-yet-unnamed track is set to drop on November 15 at 6pm KST.Dingo has also released concept images of the quartet for the forthcoming release.