K-pop: How jealous ‘super fans’ try to dictate their idols’ private lives Banzai Japan Aoi Hoshi MV When K-pop star Karina posted a handwritten apology on Instagram earlier in March, it was both contrite and profuse. “I sincerely apologise for surprising my fans
K-pop star Karina apologises after relationship goes public Banzai Japan Aoi Hoshi MV A K-pop star has issued a grovelling apology after incensed fans accused her of “betrayal” – because she has a boyfriend. The fans reportedly drove a truck to pop star
Stray Kids: How K-Pop took over the global charts in 2023 Banzai Japan Aoi Hoshi MV Inevitably enough, Taylor Swift was the biggest-selling artist in the world last year – but new figures from the recording industry suggest that Western artists have lost
BTS go off into the army – what now for K-pop’s biggest stars? Banzai Japan Aoi Hoshi MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_vQsyC_F1A Imagine if the Beatles broke up at the height of their fame to join the army. That’s what the members of BTS, the world’s
Blackpink sign new contract ensuring K-pop group will stay together Banzai Japan Aoi Hoshi MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_vQsyC_F1A K-pop superstars Blackpink have renewed their agency contract as a group, ensuring that the quartet will continue to perform together. This follows months of contract negotiations during
King Charles deploys K-pop at South Korea state banquet Banzai Japan Aoi Hoshi MV King Charles used the grandeur of a Buckingham Palace state banquet to throw in some unexpected references to Korean popular culture. K-pop stars Blackpink and BTS were name-checked by
King presents MBEs to K-pop stars Blackpink Banzai Japan Aoi Hoshi MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_vQsyC_F1A In another sign of the King’s K-pop diplomacy, members of South Korean girl group Blackpink have been presented with honorary MBEs. It comes during the state visit by South Korea