South China Morning Post • 27th November 2021

K-drama Itaewon Class soundtrack singer Gaho on his new album Fireworks

Korean singer Gaho, best known for Start Over, his song on the soundtrack of 2020 hit Korean drama series Itaewon Class, has released a new album, Fireworks. Photo: @gaho88882970 twitter

South China Morning Post • 26th November 2021

Why that TV show you love might be a remake of a Korean series

Outrun by Running Man is a spin-off of the popular South Korean variety show Running Man. The series is available on Disney+. Photo: The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific

South China Morning Post • 25th November 2021

11 sexy K-pop songs and videos that push the boundaries of the genre

Sometimes, K-pop gets sexy and drops its clean image. K-pop singer Chung Ha performs at the 9th Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards in January 2020 in Seoul. Photo: Getty Images

South China Morning Post • 24th November 2021

K-drama star Kim Seon-ho survived scandal. Will the next Korean celeb too?

Kim Seon-ho as Hong Du-shik in a still from Korean drama Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha. The role burnished his image as a gentle, heterosexual man in South Korea, which is riven by sexual politics. Photo: @tvndrama.official/ Instagram

South China Morning Post • 24th November 2021

K-pop label apologises over Nazi symbol a member of Purple Kiss wore

K-pop group Purple Kiss’ label issued an apology after group member Goeun (right) was spotted wearing what looked like Nazi insignia in a recent image, which was edited to remove the offending symbols and re-released. Photo: RBW

South China Morning Post • 22nd November 2021

BTS win Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards, an Asian first

BTS accept the award for artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles. The K-pop band are the first Asian act to win the award. Photo: AP

South China Morning Post • 20th November 2021

Viviz, IVE, NCT Hollywood – K-pop’s next generation is coming

New K-pop group Viviz are made up of three former members of GFriend (from left) SinB, Eunha and Umji.

South China Morning Post • 17th November 2021

K-pop’s MAMA 2021 show: Ed Sheeran, Lee Hyori, and Wanna One on the roster

BTS collaborator Ed Sheeran will make a guest appearance at the Mama K-pop awards. Photo: Yui Mok/AFP

South China Morning Post • 17th November 2021

Which K-pop acts are most popular with users of TikTok?

Boy band Tomorrow X Together are one of the biggest K-pop acts on TikTok. Photo: Big Hit Music

South China Morning Post • 16th November 2021

K-pop groups Twice, Ateez & NCT 127 announce 2022 world tours

K-pop groups are resuming their world tours, put on hold since 2020. NCT 127 (above) perform in 2019 in San Jose, California. Photo: Steve Jennings/WireImage

South China Morning Post • 16th November 2021

K-pop’s NCT announce Universe album – but where are Lucas and WinWin?

K-pop group NCT have announced their third LP, Universe, is set to drop on December 14 – but two of the 20-plus member group appear to be missing in action. Photo: SM Entertainment

South China Morning Post • 15th November 2021

Twice’s album Formula of Love: O+T=＜3 explores love in all its glory

Twice have released their third LP, Formula of Love: O+T=＜3. The K-pop girl group have also announced a number of dates in the US in February 2022. Photo: JYP Entertainment

South China Morning Post • 14th November 2021

K-pop girl group BugABoo open up about their hopes and fears

Members of K-pop group BugABoo, who launched in October with the release of their self-named debut single. Photo: A Team Entertainment

South China Morning Post • 13th November 2021

‘Six fairies who lost their wings’, K-pop group Pixy open up

K-pop girl group Pixy are ‘fairies without wings’ who play dark music to contrast with their bubbly personalities. Photo: Allart Entertainment

South China Morning Post • 12th November 2021

Old K-pop music videos remastered in YouTube collaboration

YouTube and K-pop label SM Entertainment are remastering old music videos including one from S.E.S. (above). Photo: SM Entertainment

South China Morning Post • 11th November 2021

Why Jewish refugees endured torrid times in Hong Kong during World War II

Jewish refugees in Hong Kong celebrate Yom Kippur at The Peninsula hotel in 1946. After World War II ended, the hotel became a temporary home to Jews en route to other destinations. Photo: Fred Antman and the Hong Kong Heritage Project

South China Morning Post • 11th November 2021

K-pop fan dancers to show their love for the stars at Hong Kong festival

Members of Hong Kong K-pop dance group Echo, who have been performing for 11 years, in Times Square, Causeway Bay. Photo: Jonathan Wong

South China Morning Post • 10th November 2021

Why NFTs and cryptocurrency appeal to K-pop labels

BTS perform at their Permission to Dance on Stage online concert in October. Hybe, the K-pop supergroup’s label, has announced it is partnering with the largest cryptocurrency operator in South Korea, Dunamu. Photo: Bighit Music

South China Morning Post • 6th November 2021

Like BTS and Stray Kids’ traditional sounds? Check out this alt K-pop band

Six of the seven members of Korean band Leenalchi, an alternative pop group that has quickly gained popularity after forming in 2018. Photo: Booking.com

South China Morning Post • 5th November 2021

K-pop labels flirt with metaverses to extend artists’ online reach

K-pop group NCT 127 will be taking part in NCT Metaverse events, including what appears to be an augmented reality concert and an online exhibition. Photo: SM Entertainment