Mar 18, 2020 PM EDT - Kayla Dodge
The United States embassy in South Korea is suspending all visa entrance interviews beginning on March 19, 2020. This is yet another measure of protection against coronavirus or COVID-19.
Mar 18, 2020 AM EDT - Kayla Dodge
F.T Island member, Choi Jonghun, was in Seoul's Central District Court on March 18, 2020 for his first court hearing after charges of illegal hidden camera filming and distrubiting footage of women. Choi was also charged for bribing a police officer at the scene of a drunk driving incident in 2016.
Mar 18, 2020 AM EDT - Kayla Dodge
According to an article from Business Insider, South Korea and the U.S.A reported their first cases of coronavirus on the dame say-- January 20, 2020. While South Korea still reports approximately 8,320 cases of COVID-19, the national spread had peaked on February 29 and has since then been declining in reported spreading.
Dec 20, 2019 AM EST - Kayla Dodge
Monsta X released a new single called "Magnetic," also featuring Latin singer, Sebastian Yatra. The upbeat song features lyrics in English by Monsta X and Spanish lyrics from Yatra.
Dec 19, 2019 AM EST - Kayla Dodge
"Parasite" director Bong Joon-ho and actor Song Kang-ho were honored with cultural medals issued by the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The ceremony took place at the National Theatre of Korea in Seoul, Yonhap reports. Bong received the Eungwan Order of Cultural Merit, the second highest grade of cultural honor. Song received the Okgwan medal, which is the fourth grade of honor.
Dec 19, 2019 AM EST - Kayla Dodge
BTS has been voted in as K-Pop stars of the year according to a poll by KBS World Radio. This is the boy group's fourth win in a row.
Dec 18, 2019 PM EST - Kayla Dodge
Kang Daniel shared the behind-the-scenes making of his music video "Touchin.'" Fans are excited to get an inside look of the music video set, the preparations, and more details on the concept and construction of the video.
Dec 18, 2019 PM EST - Kayla Dodge
K-pop boy band, BTS will be performing on the American live concert "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020." The show features artists ringing in the new year live from Time Square in New York City, New Orleans, Los Angela, and Miami.
Dec 18, 2019 AM EST - Kayla Dodge
BTS album "Map of the Soul: Persona," was certified Gold status in France according to the French recording industry. The announcement was made on social media by National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing. They said on Monday
Dec 17, 2019 AM EST - Kayla Dodge
On Dec. 17, "Parasite" was shortlisted as a contender for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards. According to a report from Yonhap News, many anticipate that "Parasite" could be the first South Korean film to win an Oscar.
Dec 17, 2019 AM EST - Kayla Dodge
BLACKPINK is busy finishing a world tour that included 32 shows and 23 cities. On Dec. 16, YG Entertainment issued a statement in English and Korean to update fans on what to expect from BLACKPINK in 2020.
Dec 17, 2019 AM EST - Kayla Dodge
BTS fans have expressed that JTBC's apology regarding the false BTS report is not enough. On Dec. 16, JTBC CEO Song Suk Hee issued a apology for reporting that BTS was taking legal actions against their label
Dec 16, 2019 PM EST - Kayla Dodge
LOONA comes second only to BTS for the record of landing #1 on the USA iTunes Single Chart and Album chart simultaneously. They are the only female K-pop group to have accomplished this, according to a report from AllKPop.
Dec 16, 2019 PM EST - Kayla Dodge
CEO of JTBC, Song Suk Hee, issued an apology on the Dec. 16 episode of "News Room" to formally apologize for running a false news story regarding BTS and a lawsuit filed against Big Hit Entertainment.
Dec 16, 2019 AM EST - Kayla Dodge
The South Korean film, "Parasite," has been making the rounds very successfully in the awards circuit. On Dec. 14, the Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) announced four major wins for the film.
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