US - Mar 19, 2020 PM EDT - Kayla Dodge
"Wonder Woman" actress, Gal Gadot, posted a video on Instagram will a medley of celebrities singing John Lennon's "Imagine." The video comes in the midst of the COVID-19 or coronavirus pandemic that has lead people into self-quarantine for a number of days so far.
K-WAVE - Mar 19, 2020 AM EDT - Kayla Dodge
BTS's new album, "Map of the Soul 7,"soared in sales even after just one day of its release. "Map of the Soul 7," released in February, is set to be unmatched in sales for a Korean album, not only for the year 2020, but potentially of all time.
Korea - Mar 19, 2020 AM EDT - Kayla Dodge
South Korea is requiring a a special quarantine for all international arrivals begining on March 19, 2020. The quarantine mandate applies to South Korean nationals as well as non-Koreans. This is a protective measure against coronavirus to isolate any new spreading in the nation.
K-PEOPLE - Mar 19, 2020 AM EDT - Kayla Dodge
Amber Liu, the former K-pop member from the girl group, f(x), opened up in-depth interview about the past year and the suicides of K-pop idols. Liu, born and raised in Los Angeles, sat down with People magazine and shared about her direct experience in the Korean pop industry.
Korea - 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.
K-PEOPLE - 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.
Korea - 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.
K-WAVE - 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.
K-WAVE - 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.
K-WAVE - 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.
K-WAVE - 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.
K-WAVE - 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.
K-WAVE - 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
K-WAVE - 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.
K-WAVE - 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.
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