Taemin, Stray Kids, Zerobaseone: Singapore’s concert calendar for 2024

So Coldplay came and sparked a few marriage proposals. Ed Sheeran tried singing in Mandarin and making teh tarik, while Taylor Swift's upcoming concerts from March 2 are believed to trigger 'Swiftonomics'. Music fans will have a busy year in 2024 as more international acts head to Singapore; here's a look at the concert calendar for this year. This list...

K-pop stars become models as fashion brands eye their global fanbase

US designer Tommy Hilfiger browses through a rail of custom-made suits worn to this year's Met Gala by K-pop stars Stray Kids, before opening up a tuxedo to reveal a special label. The eight-member South Korean boy-band are Tommy Hilfiger brand ambassadors and caused an online frenzy when they became the first K-pop group to attend...

Blackpink’s Jennie inks solo deal with Columbia Records

Blackpink's Jennie has inked a solo deal with Columbia Records. The 28-year-old star has landed a contract with the major label and agreed a partnership with her own label, Oddatelier, which will see her release a new solo single next month. It comes after the K-pop girl group — completed by Lisa, Rose and Jisoo — decided not to...

Gossip mill: BTS’ V joins group chat for fans, family of Shinee’s Jonghyun launches counselling service, J-drama Shogun breaks Emmy record

BTS' V joins group chat for fans Being in the military isn't stopping him from interacting with fans. Yesterday (Sept 8), BTS' V joined a group chat created by his supporters on the messaging app KakaoTalk. In screenshots shared by fans, the 28-year-old, who used his real name Kim Tae-hyung in the chat, asked: "How has everyone been?" When...

Busted: Han So-hee’s mum arrested for running illegal gambling dens, Yoo Ah-in sentenced to prison

Han So-hee's mum arrested for running illegal gambling dens South Korean media TV Chosun reported yesterday (Sept 2) that actress Han So-hee's estranged mother has been arrested for allegedly operating 12 illegal gambling establishments at multiple locations from 2021 to the end of last month. Addressed as Shin, she is said to be in her 50s and...

Is BTS’ Suga really performing his military service? Korea’s Military Manpower to conduct on-site inspection

The Military Manpower Administration is set to conduct an on-site inspection to check whether BTS’ Suga is faithfully performing his military service as a social service worker. Suga of the world-renowned K-pop boy group BTS is also currently being investigated by the police for driving an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol. On Aug 6, Suga...

‘A bit troublesome to eat but it’s worth it’: K-pop girl group Viviz reveal their favourite local dish ahead of Waterbomb Singapore

K-pop girl group Viviz will be hitting our shores soon for Waterbomb Singapore. In a recent interview with AsiaOne, the three-member girl group, which consists of SinB, Eunha and Umji, shared their thoughts about performing at the music and water event for the first time. "Given how popular the festival has become, the atmosphere will be exciting. However,...

‘I think every character in this series is a villain’: Kim Kang-woo on new drama The Tyrant

  When a bio-weapon is involved and two countries jostle for power over it, there may be no good guys in a story. In the new K-drama The Tyrant, South Korea has created a virus that grants people superhuman abilities through the titular Tyrant Project, but the US catches wind of this and wants the programme stopped...

‘It felt like climbing a big mountain right at the start’: Nam Ji-hyun and Jang Na-ra on playing lawyers in new K-drama Good Partner

The currently airing K-drama Good Partner has been clocking high ratings and positive reviews since it premiered in July, with one Reddit user saying the series get their "logical and emotional sides spinning". In the series, South Korean actresses Jang Na-ra and Nam Ji-hyun play divorce attorneys in one of the countries' top law firms. Some minor...

Blackpink’s Lisa admits she struggles to express herself

Blackpink star Lisa has admitted that she struggles to express herself, although her self-belief has grown markedly in recent years. The 27-year-old singer told Elle: "To be honest, I'm not the type who's really good at expressing my feelings. "Lately, I feel more confident of what I think, and say it out loud." She is currently preparing to...