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Former K-pop star Daud Kim accused of fraud as he plans to build mosque in South Korea's Incheon

It must also be noted that Daud also planned to build a mosque in Daegu which is in North Gyeongsang Province of South Korea. He had to abandon the plan here too owing to the objection from locals.

24 April 2024, 12:59 IST

Former K-pop star Daud Kim accused of fraud as he plans to build mosque in South Korea's Incheon

Former K-pop star Daud Kim accused of fraud as he plans to build mosque in South Korea's Incheon

Former K-pop star Daud Kim accused of fraud as he plans to build mosque in South Korea's Incheon

24 April 2024, 12:59 IST

KISS follows ABBA into the musical AI afterlife

The price paid for the KISS rights shows a lot of hope being pinned on the market for everything that isn’t the actual listening bit – merchandise, branding, hologram shows – which is currently worth an estimated $3.5 billion, according to consultancy MIDiA Research.

12 April 2024, 06:50 IST

KISS follows ABBA into the musical AI afterlife

KISS follows ABBA into the musical AI afterlife

KISS follows ABBA into the musical AI afterlife

12 April 2024, 06:50 IST

If it isn't perfect, is it still K-pop?

'K-pop' is shorthand for Korean popular music, but it is often taken to mean something more specific: the boy bands and girl groups whose members are known as idols. Some observers say its unyielding value system reflects a broader social pressure that allows for no mistakes.

30 January 2024, 07:20 IST

If it isn't perfect, is it still K-pop?

If it isn't perfect, is it still K-pop?

If it isn't perfect, is it still K-pop?

30 January 2024, 07:20 IST

North Korean teenagers get 12 years' 'hard labour' for watching K-pop

North Korea has for years imposed tough sentences on anyone caught enjoying South Korean entertainment or copying the way South Koreans speak in a war on outside influences since a sweeping new "anti-reactionary thought" law was imposed in 2020.

19 January 2024, 14:02 IST

North Korean teenagers get 12 years' 'hard labour' for watching K-pop

North Korean teenagers get 12 years' 'hard labour' for watching K-pop

North Korean teenagers get 12 years' 'hard labour' for watching K-pop

19 January 2024, 14:02 IST

K-Pop without the ‘K’ just won’t pop

K-Pop is betting that it can reverse its slowing global growth by becoming less Korean.

12 January 2024, 10:35 IST

K-Pop without the ‘K’ just won’t pop

K-Pop without the ‘K’ just won’t pop

K-Pop without the ‘K’ just won’t pop

12 January 2024, 10:35 IST

BTS removed from Korean Military app's 'Star Soldier List'

BTS members currently in the military have been removed from The Camp's 'Star Soldier List'. This removal has left BTS fans feeling overwhelmed, as many depended on the app for updates about the members' military service.

24 December 2023, 11:25 IST

BTS removed from Korean Military app's 'Star Soldier List'

BTS removed from Korean Military app's 'Star Soldier List'

BTS removed from Korean Military app's 'Star Soldier List'

24 December 2023, 11:25 IST

K-Pop star G-Dragon cleared of drug allegations: Report

Police had been investigating the singer and rapper, whose given name is Kwon Ji-yong, amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal drugs by the government of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol.

20 December 2023, 04:29 IST

K-Pop star G-Dragon cleared of drug allegations: Report

K-Pop star G-Dragon cleared of drug allegations: Report

K-Pop star G-Dragon cleared of drug allegations: Report

20 December 2023, 04:29 IST

K-Pop star G-Dragon grilled by cops over illegal drug use

The investigation against the singer and rapper, whose given name is Kwon Ji-yong, comes amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal drugs by the government of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol.

06 November 2023, 10:42 IST

K-Pop star G-Dragon grilled by cops over illegal drug use

K-Pop star G-Dragon grilled by cops over illegal drug use

K-Pop star G-Dragon grilled by cops over illegal drug use

06 November 2023, 10:42 IST

In the K-pop universe, men are from Mars & women are from Venus

Incidentally, K-pop idols from India — Sriya Lenka and Aria — are female and stand testament to the positive influence that K-pop has had and continues to have on the women of India.

28 October 2023, 19:57 IST

In the K-pop universe, men are from Mars & women are from Venus

In the K-pop universe, men are from Mars & women are from Venus

In the K-pop universe, men are from Mars & women are from Venus

28 October 2023, 19:57 IST

BTS concert movie 'BTS: Yet to Come' to release on Prime Video

Produced by HYBE, CJ 4DPlex, and Trafalgar Releasing, the concert will include 19 performances of the band's hit tracks, such as Dynamite, Butter, RUN, MIC Drop, Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment) and more.

17 October 2023, 09:20 IST

BTS concert movie 'BTS: Yet to Come' to release on Prime Video

BTS concert movie 'BTS: Yet to Come' to release on Prime Video

BTS concert movie 'BTS: Yet to Come' to release on Prime Video

17 October 2023, 09:20 IST