Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

'Don't call it a comeback': Hip-hop reemerging in Korea after playing key role in K-pop's history

For much of the 2020s in Korea, hip-hop has been both omnipresent and peripheral — still deeply influential in the world of K-pop, yet sidelined and seen as a niche genre past its commercial peak. Lately, however, things might be shifting.

2026-01-24

University course explores what G-Dragon reveals about K-pop — and its limits

At the University of Southern California (USC) this spring, a new course will cover G-Dragon — not to celebrate the K-pop idol’s decades-long career, but to ask harder questions about the industry itself.

2026-01-12

'Eat sh*t. Cambodia is the best country in Asia': Big Bang's Seungri appears in video at closed nightclub allegedly connected to criminal outfit

CBS Nocut News reported Tuesday that Prince Brewing, the club Seungri once visited, has gone out of business and is preparing to reopen under a new owner.

2025-10-21

G-Dragon's 'Übermensch' concert film to debut in IMAX theaters worldwide this month

Singer G-Dragon's "Übermensch" concert film will hit IMAX theaters around the world, distributor CJ ENM said Tuesday. The film, which is set to premiere worldwide in over 50 countries on Oct. 29, captures G-Dragon’s ongoing world tour, “Übermensch.”

2025-10-14

Big Bang to kick off 20th anniversary at Coachella

Veteran K-pop band Big Bang will perform at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival next year in April, marking the first official event for the band's monumental 20th anniversary.

2025-09-17

G-Dragon to bring 'Übermensch' exhibition to Hong Kong and Osaka

Singer G-Dragon will expand his media art exhibition "Übermensch" to Hong Kong and Osaka, his agency Galaxy Corporation said Tuesday. The Hong Kong exhibition will take place in Hong Kong's Harbour City shopping Mall from Aug. 15 to Sept. 7.

2025-08-05

G-Dragon announces more shows as part of "Übermensch" tour

Singer G-Dragon announced the third phase of his "Übermensch" tour on Tuesday, unveiling plans to perform in Newark, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Paris.

2025-06-17

G-Dragon, Lee Ju-yeon rumored to be dating — for fifth time

Dating rumors between G-Dragon and Lee Ju-yeon have resurfaced after a selfie of Lee suggested she was at G-Dragon's home, marking the fifth occasion such rumors have occurred.

2025-04-28

Big Bang's Taeyang to hold first solo fan meet and greet events

Taeyang of boy band Big Bang will hold his first solo fan meet and greet on July 26, the Black Label said Tuesday.

2025-04-22

G-Dragon's music to be beamed into space

Singer G-Dragon will work with KAIST to have his music sent to space, his agency Galaxy Corporation said Wednesday.

2025-04-09