BTS has most No. 1 on Billboard’s ‘Hot 100’ this decade

BTS has the most No. 1 hits on the Hot 100 this decade with a total of six songs topping the singles chart, according to Billboard. On Tuesday, the US music magazine shared a new ranking on its social media account that featured the list of global acts that have earned the most No.1 records on the competitive chart over a decade. BTS was named at the top with a total of six chart-topping songs. It’s also the first decade-data released by Billboard this year including the boy band’s &

Nov. 2, 2022

Director Im Sang-soo to create film on N. Korea’s Kim Jong-nam

Award-winning director Im Sang-soo is preparing a film based on the assassination of Kim Jong-nam. The auteur known for low-budget indie films said during a master class session of the 17th Korean Film Festival in Paris on Tuesday that he is getting ready to film an international film based on the killing of Kim Jong-nam, the eldest son of the late North Korean leader Kim Jong-il and half brother of the country’s current leader, Kim Jong-un,. Jong-nam fell out of favor with the regime a

Nov. 2, 2022

[Herald Interview] Hornist Klieser champions music, life without limits

German hornist Felix Klieser is returning to South Korea this month for the fourth time, for his first ever solo recital here. In 2015, he was in Seoul to perform in a series of concerts celebrating the opening of the Kumho Art Hall Yonsei. He attended the Jeju International Wind Ensemble Festival in 2018 and 2019. And now his upcoming concert on Nov. 9 at Seoul Arts Center will be his first solo recital in the country. Klieser is often described as a musician who has overcome disability. He was

Nov. 2, 2022

'Apartment With Two Women’ director on Korean, foreign audiences' reactions

Kim Se-in, director of the film “The Apartment With Two Women” which has screened at local and overseas film festivals, talked about the difference in reactions between Korean and foreign audiences during a press conference held at Lotte Cinema Konkuk University on Tuesday. Kim’s debut feature, which was created for a feature film production program organized by the Korean Academy of Film Arts, was screened as part of the 2022 Berlin International Film Festival’s Panora

Nov. 2, 2022

Le Sserafim, (G)I-dle debut on Billboard 200 for first time

K-pop girl groups Le Sserafim and (G)I-dle have each entered the main Billboard 200 chart for the first time. According to the latest chart released by the operator on Tuesday, rookie girl group Le Sserafim's second EP, “Antifragile,” ranked No. 14 on this week’s Billboard 200 chart. The music chart shows a list of the most popular albums in the United States and is compiled by Billboard magazine based on sales and streams in America. With such a feat, the five-piece act h

Nov. 2, 2022

KOMCA ranks 9th in world in music royalty collections

The Korea Music Copyright Association, the biggest music copyright manager in the country, with some 46,000 songwriters and composers’ music works trusted to the association, said Wednesday that it ranked ninth in terms of music royalty collections among 142 societies in the same sector around the globe. Citing data from the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers, the France-based world’s largest network in the creative sectors with 228 member societies i

Nov. 2, 2022

RM to be 3rd BTS member to make solo debut, hints at collaboration with Pharrell Williams

RM, the leader and rapper of boy band BTS, is currently gearing up for his much-anticipated solo album, the band’s agency Big Hit Music said Tuesday. “RM is in the final stages of preparing for his solo musical project, and we kindly ask for your understanding that we can’t further elaborate on the exact release date,” an official at Big Hit told The Korea Herald. Citing reports from the US music industry, Rolling Stone reported on Tuesday (local time) that RM is also pre

Nov. 2, 2022

[Today’s K-pop] Le Sserafim makes Billboard 200 in record time

Le Sserafim placed its second EP on the Billboard 200, entering the chart in the shortest time for a K-pop girl group at six months, according to agency Source Music on Tuesday. EP “Antifragile,” released on Oct. 17, ranked No. 14 on the chart becoming the rookie group’s debut on the main albums chart. Last week, the EP hit both its global charts: No. 79 on Billboard Global 200 and No. 42 on Global Excl. the US. The music video for the titular track surpassed 50 million views

Nov. 1, 2022

EBS to present sci-fi show “The Dreamer”

Public educational TV channel EBS delves into the mysteries of the future with its upcoming talk show “The Dreamer,” featuring the latest computing technologies including extended reality, motion capture and deep fake. Extended reality is an umbrella term that covers virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality. The computing technology can merge physical and virtual worlds, bringing digital elements to the viewers. “The Dreamer,” the first Korean XR talk show,

Nov. 1, 2022

Broadcasters, streaming services to halt shows and dramas

Terrestrial broadcasters, cable channels and streaming services have cancelled or postponed airing weekly programs and upcoming series which were scheduled to be released this week, as South Korea enters a weeklong national mourning period that ends on Nov. 5. In an attempt to offer their condolences to the victims and their families of the unfortunate accident that occurred in Itaewon, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on Saturday night, references to Halloween were removed from Korean creative content. Pub

Nov. 1, 2022

RM to be third BTS member to kick off solo venture

RM, the leader and rapper of boy band BTS, is currently gearing up for his much-anticipated solo album, the band’s agency Big Hit Music said Tuesday. “RM is in the final stages of preparing for his solo musical project, and we kindly ask for your understanding that we can’t further elaborate on the exact release date,” an official at Big Hit told The Korea Herald. Months after BTS dropped its anthology album “Proof” in July, the septet’s company announce

Nov. 1, 2022

[Today’s K-pop] K-pop industry halts as nation grieves Halloween disaster

K-pop artists and labels called off album releases and promotional activities planned for Monday, joining South Korea in mourning the deaths in Itaewon, Seoul. Twice canceled its fan meet event slated for Nov. 5. The group’s event was to celebrate the seventh anniversary with a Halloween theme, a signature for the nonet. Label JYP Entertainment told fans that it considered changing the concept of the event, but eventually decided to cancel and asked for understanding. SM Entertainment can

Oct. 31, 2022

Korea's entertainment industry mourns Halloween tragedy

As Korea entered a weeklong national mourning period after a tragic Halloween crowd surge that killed at least 154 people in Itaewon, central Seoul, on Saturday night, the Korean entertainment industry is offering its condolences. Korean film distributors have called off events following the deadly crush. Lotte Entertainment on Monday said it canceled all stage greeting events that were planned on Sunday for the film “Confession.” Stage greetings are promotional events organized by

Oct. 31, 2022

Actor Lee Ji-han, cheerleader Kim Yu-na among 154 dead in Itaewon disaster

Actor Lee Ji-han, who appeared on the second season of Mnet’s male K-pop competition “Produce 101,” and Kim Yu-na, who worked as a cheerleader for the LG Twins and Kia Tigers, were among the 154 victims who died during the Itaewon disaster on Saturday night. Lee and Kim were both 24 years old. Lee’s agency 935 Entertainment on Sunday released a statement confirming that Lee died amid the crowd crush in Itaewon, central Seoul. “We offer our deepest condolences to L

Oct. 31, 2022

[Herald Interview] Striking a chord: TRADE L on ‘Love Maze’

TRADE L’s voice destined him for center stage from a young age. Born Lee Seung-hoon, the 18-year-old realized his passion for music in grade nine. His blossoming talent caught the attention of Jay Park, who at the time helmed hip-hop label H1ghr Music, and who now remains an adviser for the company. The artist rose to prominence through the fourth season of TV rap competition "High School Rapper" last year, where he beat out 17,000 other contestants to take the crown. Little by l

Oct. 31, 2022

'Lore Olympus' grabs another win at Ringo Awards

A contemporary retelling of Greek mythology, “Lore Olympus” has notched another win with the Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards on Saturday. During the fifth annual edition of the awards, held at Baltimore Comic-Con, “Lore Olympus” was selected as the winner of the best web comic, according to the awards’ official Twitter account Sunday. Known colloquially as the Ringo Awards, the annual prizes were created in honor of Mike Wieringo, a cartoonist known for his

Oct. 31, 2022

BTS’ Jin creates splash as soloist with ‘The Astronaut’

Jin of K-pop sensation BTS is hitting the ground running as a soloist. Since the release of his first solo EP “The Astronaut” on Friday, the boy band member has proven his global popularity by setting numerous records on the music scene. “The Astronaut” sold a total of 700,754 copies on the first day of its release according to his agency Big Hit Music, quoting data from local market tracker Hanteo Chart. It marked a significant sales figure for a single-track album. The

Oct. 31, 2022

[Video] Everything about Anupam Tripathi from Squid Game

We sat down with Anupam Tripathi from Squid Game and got the full story behind his journey to the screen. From how Korea became his second home and exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, to his hopes for the future, we get the full scoop! Lee Ji-min, Lim Su-mi, Park Seo-hee and Park Ju-min contributed to this report. By Kim Min-jung (minjung.kim@heraldcorp.com) Choi Jeong-yoon (jychoi@heraldcorp.com)

Oct. 31, 2022

[Herald Interview] Yang In-mo’s journey to his own violin concerto

Yang In-mo, the winner of this year’s International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition, never thought he would be competing in a competition again. After all, he had already taken home the top prize from the prestigious Paganini Competition in 2015, at the age of 19, which was the first time the jury awarded that prize since 2006. Last December, the violinist decided to take part in the competition held in Helsinki in a desperate search for a change and a more active career and he surprise

Oct. 29, 2022

[Today’s K-pop] Red Velvet to return end of November: report

Red Velvet is gearing up for a return by the end of November, according to a local media report on Friday. SM Entertainment confirmed the news following the report. The group's previous album EP “The ReVe Festival 2022 – Feel My Rhythm” came out in March. The EP swept a series of charts in country and topped iTunes' top albums chart in 41 regions worldwide. It sold more than 440,000 copies in the first week, a record for the group. The five members have also been busy pursuing

Oct. 28, 2022