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BTS eyes top prize again at American Music Awards

K-pop supergroup BTS is seeking to clinch its second Artist of the Year award, considered the top honor, at the American Music Awards (AMAs) as the ceremony takes place in Las Vegas on Monday (U.S. time). The septet is nominated in three categories this year, including the flagship Artist of the Year award, where it will compete against global stars, such as Bad Bunny, Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift. BTS will attend the ceremony at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the first time in five years, having last appeared in 2021. The band is also nominated for Best Male K-pop Artist and Song of the Summer for "Swim," the lead track from its fifth studio album, "ARIRANG." A win for Artist of the Year would mark its second grand prize at the AMAs. In 2021, BTS made history as the first Asian act to win the top award, sweeping three trophies, including Favorite Duo or Group and Favorite Pop Song for its megahit "Butter." Nominees for the 2026 AMAs were chosen based on streaming, album and digital sales, radio airplay, and touring revenue, while the winners are determined entirely by fan votes. "Dracula"

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BTS eyes top prize again at American Music Awards

SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS is seeking to clinch its second A

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From ‘Danjong oppa’ to military cook drama, Park Ji-hoon’s second act is exploding

Park Ji-hoon is having the kind of career moment few K-pop idols successfully achieve: dominating music, television and film all at once. The former Wanna One member has become one of South Korea’s hottest entertainers after a breakout run fueled by a high-profile historical film role, a solo music comeback and a highly anticipated Wanna One reunion project. Released in February, “The King’s Warden” surpassed 16 million moviegoers, an extraordinary result in South Korea’s struggling theater market. Park drew praise for his emotionally layered performance and intense screen presence, helping fuel word-of-mouth buzz surrounding the movie. As clips spread online, Korean viewers began affectionately referring to him as “Danjong oppa,” referencing the tragic young king from Korea’s Joseon Dynasty. The viral nickname quickly became part of the film’s cultural phenomenon, with many viewers saying they had “rediscovered” Park as a serious actor rather than simply a former idol. Although Park first rose to fame through K-pop, his acting career has been steadily building for y

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Derrick Milano approached BTS as 'a student' — and ended up shaping 'Arirang'

When Derrick Milano first walked into a Los Angeles studio to work with BTS, he did not even know which songs he would be touching. He only knew one thing: He did not want to arrive with the attitude of a hitmaker who already knew everything. Instead, the Grammy-winning songwriter behind tracks for Beyonce, Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion approached the sessions as "a student." That mindset eventually led Milano to become one of the most heavily involved contributors on BTS' latest studio al

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TWICE’s Jeongyeon draws praise for return of ‘prime visuals’ after health struggles

TWICE member Jeongyeon is drawing attention online after fans praised her healthier appearance during the group’s ongoing world tour. On Sunday, Jeongyeon uploaded several behind-the-scenes photos to social media without a caption, but the images quickly spread across Korean online communities and fan accounts. The photos showed the singer backstage during TWICE’s current world tour, posing for mirror selfies in a sleeveless top decorated with pearl details and while wearing a performance microphone. Fans particularly focused on Jeongyeon’s sharper facial features and elegant styling, with many commenting that she appeared to have regained her “prime visuals” — a Korean entertainment phrase referring to a celebrity’s peak appearance. The renewed attention also brought back discussion of Jeongyeon’s past health issues. The singer previously revealed that she experienced significant weight gain after taking steroids during treatment for a herniated cervical disc in 2020. At the time, concerns over her health and changing appearance became a major topic online, with many fans

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Blackswan's Fatou brings 'My Own Voice' to Africa Day stage

Fatou of Blackswan, a Senegal-born K-pop idol, performed at "Africa Day 2026," hosted by the African Group of Ambassadors in the Republic of Korea, The Korea Herald and the Korea-Africa Foundation in Seoul, Wednesday, showcasing her solo track "Me, Myself and I." Fatou took part in the first section of the cultural performance segment of the Africa Day commemorative forum under the theme "Awakening." Following a performance by Koule Kan, an African percussion and contemporary dance group in Sout

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'No more BTS-style Cinderella stories': Young Korean fans and artists leave K-pop for trot

“It is undeniable that trot singers are more skilled and have better attitudes than some K-pop idols caught up in scandals. Many trot singers have gone through hardships in life, and they have the determination to overcome them. It is no wonder they are becoming more popular.” The comment was posted under a members-only Hankook Ilbo article about why Koreans in their 20s and 30s are increasingly turning to trot music. The apparent resentment toward repeated controversies involving K-pop idols — whether another military service dispute surrounding a male idol or a government probe into tax evasion allegations — offers a glimpse into why some young Koreans are shifting their attention to young trot singers. Trot refers to a Korean popular music genre that predates K-pop. Influenced by Japanese enka and Western musical styles, it dominated Korea’s music scene for decades and remained a favorite among older generations even after K-pop took over the charts. For many younger Koreans, however, the genre long carried an image of being old-fashioned and tacky. Recently, however, trot

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BABYMONSTER Announces New Digital Single “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA”

BABYMONSTER is returning with a new single! The girl group’s new digital single “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” is set to be released on June 8 at 12 a.m. KST. Stay tuned for updates!

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Rosé’s “APT.” With Bruno Mars Becomes 5th Fastest MV Ever To Reach 2.5 Billion Views

“APT.” continues to break records! The music video for “APT.” by Rosé and Bruno Mars surpassed 2.5 billion views on May 25 at approximately 11 p.m. KST. This is about one year, seven months, and seven days since its release on October 18, 2024 at 1 p.m. KST. “APT.” is the fastest music video by

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2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer Announces Date And Venue

Get ready for the return of SBS’s Gayo Daejeon Summer! On May 25, SBS officially announced that the 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer will take place on August 9 at KINTEX in Goyang. First launched in 1996, SBS Gayo Daejeon had traditionally been held as a year-end music festival since 2007, usually around Christmas. However,

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