Breakout American singer-songwriter and rapper Gnash will perform in Korea for the first time in August. Known for his viral hit “I Hate U, I Love U,” the artist will participate in a two-day hip-hop and EDM music festival, Sounce Parade 2017, which takes place at Nanji Hangang Park in Seoul from Aug. 5 to 6, according to the festival organizer Flukers.  Promo poster for Gnash‘s first performance in Korea (Flukers)The 23-year-old, whose real name is Garrett Charles Nash, debuted with his first E

Global star Psy has set another record on YouTube, surpassing 10 million subscribers on his official channel on the video-sharing site. He is the first Asian solo artist to have reached the milestone.On Monday, the K-pop singer received the Diamond Creator award from YouTube, given to YouTubers when they reach 10 million subscribers.  Psy receives the Diamond Creator award from YouTube on Monday. (YG Entertainment)Upon receiving the award, Psy expressed his gratitude and promised to be a more ac

FT Island on Tuesday rolled out the poster for “Wind,” the lead track for its 10th anniversary album “Over 10 Years.”The two images of the poster were revealed on the web page set up by its agency FNC Entertainment specifically for teaser images and videos of the upcoming album.“The song ‘Wind” depicts a man’s sense of longing for a lost love, and his desire to become wind so that he can take off in search for her,“ the FNC said in explaining the concept.  Poster for FT Island‘s upcoming 10th an

EXO’s global tour “EXO Planet #3 -- The EXO’rdium” concluded with a grand finale at Jamsil Olympic Main Stadium on Sunday with a powerful and dynamic performance that has come to characterize the group.The group brought the 35,000 fans that packed the stadium to their feet during the three-hour concert, singing 31 songs in total. EXO performs at Jamsil Olympic Main Stadium on Sunday. (S.M. Entertainment)Before getting on the stage, EXO held a brief press conference marking the end of its 10-mont

BTS last week became the talk of the town on social media; some members more than others.As pictures of the Billboard-designated top social artist circulated online, some fans new to the boyband started to show interest in “the third guy from the left.” Jin from BTS (Yonhap)“But I‘m not gonna lie, they’re cute, specially the third one from the left,” posted a user identifying herself as “Laura” on her Twitter account. “At first I didn‘t really know about it but people kept asking me about it dur

BTS may have made history as the first-ever K-pop group to win a Billboard Music Award, but the Bangtan Boys found themselves gawking at their childhood heroes like little boys at last week‘s BBMA ceremony. “We felt pressure as the first K-pop group to attend the ceremony, but had a blast seeing artists whom we’d only seen on TV,” said Suga of the group at a press conference in Seoul on Monday. “It was so amazing to actually see Drake.”BTS got to do more than just stare; The Chainsmokers invited

BTS beat out pop icons like Justin Beiber for the top social artist award at the Billboard Music Awards last week, and the group said communication with fans was key. The boyband, while recognizing that they are not yet as popular worldwide as Beiber, said communicating with fans on social media was one thing that they can confidently say is their advantage over the Canadian superstar.  BTS poses for a photo prior to a press conference in Seoul on Monday. (Yonhap)“We share our everyday lives a l

Bangtan Boys made a mark in Korean pop music history last week by becoming the first K-pop group to win a prize at the Billboard Music Awards.The boy band, however, said its journey toward global stardom is just beginning, emphasizing that it will steadily build its own brand of music. Speaking at a press conference at Lotte Hotel Seoul on Monday, Rap Monster of the group brushed off comparisons to Psy, whose wildly-popular “Gangnam Style” set the world on fire a few years ago. BTS poses for a p

K-pop boy group Seventeen sold over 190,000 copies of its new album “Al1.” Hanteo Information System, which collects data on album sales, said on Monday that Seventeen secured the top spot, selling the most records among K-pop artists, in the period May 22 to 28. K-pop group Seventeen (Pledis Entertainment)Seventeen released the album with the lead track “Don’t Wanna Cry” on May 22. The group became this year’s second fastest-selling album from a K-pop artist within a week. Among K-pop acts of a

The loud exciting EDM rhythm at the Dream Station Live for Now festival on Saturday pounded as visitors made their way to the venue. The all-day festival attracted more than 20,000 people to Nanji Hangang Park, who wanted to cool down from the early summer heat with music. “What’s unique about Dream Station is that unlike any other adults-only EDM festivals, people who are 15 years old and up can come and enjoy it,” said an official from DreamMaker Entertainment, which organized the event. “From

Fresh off last week’s win at Billboard Music Awards, Bangtan Boys on Friday held a concert in Sydney as the last leg of its tour across Asia and Australia.  BTS performs during its concert in Jakarta on April 29. (Big Hit Entertainment)Big Hit Entertainment, the agency of the K-pop sensation, said Sunday that the boyband had wrapped up “2017 BTS Live Trilogy Episode III: The Wings Tour.” The group entertained some 90,000 fans across Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Australia,

From EDM to rock, the music festivals across the country are set to further fuel the blazing heat this summer.With Ultra Korea 2017 just around the corner, music lovers of all genres are gearing up for events that will dial the excitement all the way up to 11. Fans will be treated to an opportunity to release the burden of everyday mundanity and lose themselves in a frenzy of beats and melody.Organizers for Ultra Korea, set to take place in Jamsil Olympic Stadium in southern Seoul, says this yea

Daehyun and Jongup of B.A.P will collaborate on a new project album, according to TS Entertainment.  (TS Entertainment)The agency teased Friday that the two band members will drop a special album in June, unveiling an image that showed “Daehyun x Jongup” via its official social media account. "Daehyun and Jongup will pay tribute to fans who have supported the group through its multicity world tour through the album,” said an agency official.B.A.P recently wrapped up its 2017 world tour “Party Ba

Yunho of TVXQ is set to return as an actor with the upcoming drama “Meloholic” (unofficial translation), according to S.M. Entertainment. Yunho of TVXQ (Yonhap)The agency said Thursday that Yunho will play Yoo Eun-ho, a heartthrob who has the special power to read people’s minds, in the rom-com drama based on a web comic. In the series, Yoo falls in love with a woman who has a split personality. The drama marks the singer-turned-actor’s first project since he was discharged from military service

After nearly two years preparation in Korea, 18-year-old Filipino-American teen Kriesha Chu took to the stage for a sweet but energetic debut.   Chu, once a runner-up on audition program “K-Pop Star 6,” delved into the experience of falling in love for her two-track debut album “Trouble,” released Wednesday. The lead track also titled “Trouble” and “I Wish It Were You” from the album both portrait a girl in love, while they differ starkly in musical styles.Kriesha Chu performs at a press showcas