South China Morning Post • 10th February 2021 Why K-pop fans are going wild over stars’ photocards Photocards featuring NCT 127. K-pop fans are keeping the spirit of buying, selling and trading cards alive with pint-sized photos of K-pop stars they can put in their wallets.
South China Morning Post • 9th February 2021 The next few K-pop albums you listen to might be in Japanese Mamamoo released their 2020 album “Travel” in a Japanese edition earlier this month.
South China Morning Post • 8th February 2021 Exo and NCT’s label must pay millions after tax audit Exo’s label SM Entertainment has been ordered to pay US$18 million to the tax authorities. Photo: SM Entertainment
South China Morning Post • 7th February 2021 K-pop’s Cherry Bullet talk first mini album, ‘Cherry Rush’ K-pop girl group Cherry Bullet have just released their first mini album, Cherry Rush. Photo: FNC Entertainment
South China Morning Post • 6th February 2021 Who runs K-pop? ‘Big Three’ labels face challenge of rivals Big Hit Entertainment is home to K-pop supergroup BTS (above), but there other companies with plenty of clout in the South Korean music industry. Photo: Big Hit Entertainment
South China Morning Post • 4th February 2021 Hong Kong-born Elkie of CLC leaves K-pop group after contract row Hong Kong-born Elkie of CLC has left the K-pop girl group amid allegations that her label Cube Entertainment violated the terms of her contract. Photo: Cube Entertainment
South China Morning Post • 3rd February 2021 Four of the biggest K-pop debuts to keep an eye on in 2021 New K-pop girl group Purple Kiss, one of four groups debuting soon. Photo: RBW
South China Morning Post • 3rd February 2021 Stray Kids member Han Jisung says sorry for racist, insulting lyrics Han Jisung of K-pop boy band Stray Kids has apologised for a song he wrote as a teenager that contained racist and insensitive lyrics. Photo: JYP Entertainment
South China Morning Post • 1st February 2021 Five moments from Blackpink’s online event The Show Blackpink held their online concert The Show in January 2021, after it was postponed in December because of Covid-19 related reasons. Photo: YG Entertainment,
South China Morning Post • 31st January 2021 ‘It’s Cravity’s turn’: K-pop rookies are ready for a big year The nine members of of K-pop newcomers Cravity. Photo: Starship Entertainment
South China Morning Post • 30th January 2021 ‘I’ve been feeling a lot better’: Jae Park on his mental health wake-up call K-pop star Jae Park of Day6 says a panic attack last April woke him up to mental health issues he has since been dealing with. He hopes that by speaking out, he can help others. Photo: Stefanie Michova
South China Morning Post • 29th January 2021 K-pop boy band Shinee return after two-year break K-pop boy band Shinee are back, and they’re ready to thrill their fans with an online showcase and a new album. Photo: SM Entertainment
South China Morning Post • 28th January 2021 BTS’ label Big Hit buys slice of rival K-pop company YG Big Hit Entertainment – the home of K-pop giants BTS – now owns part of rival K-pop company YG. Photo: Big Hit Entertainment
South China Morning Post • 27th January 2021 Sibling K-pop stars Akmu renew contract with YG Entertainment K-pop duo Akmu said they decided to renew with YG Entertainment as they felt supported by the company’s dedication to its artists. Photo: YG Entertainment
South China Morning Post • 27th January 2021 Two K-pop stars release angry songs thanking haters Bobby from iKon recently released the album Lucky Man, with the angry track U Mad. Photo: YG Entertainment
South China Morning Post • 27th January 2021 D.O. of Exo marks return to public life with cover of That’s Okay D.O. from boy band Exo celebrated his return from military service with a cover of one of his own songs, That’s Okay, and live-streaming with K-pop fans. Photo: SM Entertainment
South China Morning Post • 26th January 2021 Troubled South Korean rapper Iron found dead in Seoul South Korean rapper Iron was found dead in the street outside his apartment building in Seoul. The cause of death is being investigated. Photo: Blockberry Creative
South China Morning Post • 26th January 2021 BTS to release ‘Essential Edition’ of album BE in February BTS will release their first new album of 2021, BE (Essential Edition), on February 19. Photo: Big Hit Entertainment
South China Morning Post • 25th January 2021 K-pop fans hijack #ImpeachBidenNow hashtag on social media K-pop fans have taken the hashtag created by a Georgia congresswoman and used it to promote their favourite stars and create memes, causing it to trend worldwide on Twitter.
South China Morning Post • 23rd January 2021 DJ Steve Aoki on why K-pop represents the future of pop music Steve Aoki has teamed up with K-pop boy band A. C. E to remake their 2020 single Goblin. To Aoki, K-pop represents the future of pop music. Photo: Aldo Carrera
