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'Boycott NCT': Fans criticize boy band for collaboration with allegedly 'pro-Israel' Starbucks

Members of boy band NCT are under fire for the group's collaboration with Starbucks Korea — except for member Taeyong.

2024-05-31

'Now I think I can let go': NCT's Taeyong finishes emotional 'TY Track' concerts in Seoul

NCT's Taeyong wraps up his solo "TY Track" concerts in Seoul, showcasing his journey and artistry with a 23-song setlist of self-composed and written tracks, leaving fans excited for his future solo endeavors.

2024-02-26

'The world is so much bigger': MSCHF retrospective in Seoul expands art sphere

MSCHF, the New York-based collective behind the popular Big Red Boots, is hosting its first-ever retrospective in Seoul. The exhibit, titled "Nothing is Sacred," showcases 100 satirical and interactive art pieces.

2023-11-13

Heart Dream Awards honors fourth-generation K-pop stars

Fourth-generation K-pop stars were honored at the 2023 Heart Dream Awards on Thursday, with boy band Stray Kids winning the Global Best Artist Award. Hosted by TVDaily and fandom application Choeaedol, this year's Heart Dream Awards was held ...

2023-08-11

NCT's Taeyong tops iTunes albums chart in 30 countries

Taeyong of NCT's solo debut EP "Shalala" topped the iTunes Top Albums Chart in 30 countries worldwide, according to SM Entertainment on Tuesday. The EP dropped Monday and marked the singer's first official solo release, seven years after he ...

2023-06-06

Debut No. 4

Taeyong of boy band NCT performs lead track “Shalala” during his solo debut showcase on Monday at SJ Kunsthalle in Gangnam District, southern Seoul. His first solo EP of the same title dropped that day as well. Monday marked the singer’s fourth ...

2023-06-06

NCT's Taeyong to release first official solo EP on June 5

Taeyong from boy band NCT will release his first official solo EP on June 5 titled “Shalala,” his agency SM Entertainment announced on Monday. The upcoming album will feature seven tracks …

2023-05-15

Ryuichi Sakamoto, famed Japanese composer and pianist, dies at 71

Japanese composer and pianist Ryuichi Sakamoto passed away on March 28. His death was announced late Sunday night. Sakamoto, 71, one of Japan and East Asia’s most prolific musicians and the first Asian to win an Oscar for Best Original Score, had...

2023-04-03

NCT 127 reveals promotional schedule for upcoming repackaged album 'Ay-Yo'

Boy band NCT 127 revealed its promotional schedule for its upcoming repackaged album “Ay-Yo,” set to drop on Jan 30. Through the band’s official social media outlets, its management SM Entertainment announced that various teaser photos and videos ...

2023-01-06

Yoon's envoys to Washington, Tokyo already chosen

President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol has chosen his ambassadors for Washington and Tokyo, and deliberations on Beijing and Moscow are nearing an end, political sources exclusively told the JoongAng Ilbo Wednesday.

2022-05-04