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Universal CityWalk LINE FRIENDS SQUARE Opens With K-Pop Focus
With two other stores in the United States, Universal CityWalk Hollywood becomes the third LINE FRIENDS SQUARE, emphasizing ...
Mainland China to host first K-pop concert since ‘K-wave ban’ began in 2016
Epex’s concert in Fuzhou on May 31 is raising expectations that Beijing may ease restrictions on K-pop culture in mainland ...
I Was a Black K-pop Fan For 2 Decades—After Endless Cultural Appropriation & Racial Slurs, I’m Letting Go
In this op-ed, writer Tabby Kibugi explains why she’s stepping away from being a K-pop fan after renewed discussions of idols ...
K-Pop Artist Bain Felt Like He Could Breathe Again After Coming Out
K-pop Artist Bain of Just B came out during his LA concert last week. He was met with support. After coming out, he says he's ...
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Aespa gets third spot on Forbes Korea's 2025 Power Celebrity 40 list and becomes the highest ranking K-pop group
Aespa has taken the third spot on Forbes Korea's 2025 Power Celebrity 40 ranking. They are the highest-placed K-pop group in ...
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China’s first K-pop concert in years signals efforts to mend ties
Nearly a decade after China imposed an unofficial ban on K-pop performances in the mainland, Beijing appears to be lowering ...
K-pop fans mobilize to support their favorite artists at the American Music Awards: Here’s how the race breaks down
K-pop fans are out in force to support their favorite nominees at the 2025 American Music Awards. Ateez, Jimin, RM, Rosé, and ...
K-Pop Singer Bain Comes Out During Concert: 'F------ Proud to Be Part of the LGBT Community'
Bain's on-stage announcement still marks a major moment in K-pop history, as homosexuality remains a sensitive subject in ...
Lynnwood K-pop store wary of new tariffs
K-pop, the pop music genre from South Korea plays throughout the new store in a shopping center at 44 Avenue West near the ...
K-pop singer Bain of Just B comes out during US concert
K-pop group Just B's member Bain has revealed to fans he is "proud to be part of the LGBT community" - a rare move in an ...
China’s first K-pop concert in nine years signals efforts to mend ties
China imposed the so-called “K-wave ban” in 2016 in retaliation for Seoul's deployment of the Thaad missile defence system. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Business Times23h
China’s first K-pop concert in years signal efforts to mend ties
SEOUL] Nearly a decade after China imposed an unofficial ban on K-pop performances in the mainland, Beijing appears to be ...