Bianca Tan

Manila

Managing Editor at International Business Times (U.S.)

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Republicans Suffer Defeat After Failing To Impeach Mayorkas

Feb 6, 2024 | latintimes.com | Bianca Tan

The Republican-led House of Representatives suffered a surprising upset Tuesday after it failed to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. With a 214-216 vote, the House mostly voted along party lines, although some GOP representatives sided with the Democrats on the decision, believing there was not enough evidence to prove the secretary committed a crime worth impeaching.
Republicans Suffer Defeat After Failing To Impeach Mayorkas

Feb 6, 2024 | ibtimes.com | Bianca Tan

The Republican-led House of Representatives suffered a surprising upset Tuesday after it failed to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. With a 214-216 vote, the House mostly voted along party lines, although some GOP representatives sided with the Democrats on the decision, believing there was not enough evidence to prove the secretary committed a crime worth impeaching.
China Evergrande Ordered To Liquidate Amid $300B Debt

Jan 28, 2024 | ibtimes.com | Bianca Tan

A Hong Kong court on Monday ordered China Evergrande Group to liquidate, leading to shares of the property developer crashing. The decision was made by Hong Kong Justice Linda Chan after the company failed to offer an effective solution to its $300 billion debt amid a growing housing crisis in China. Evergrande is the world's most indebted developer, Reuters noted.
BLACKPINK Jisoo, Ahn Bo-hyun Break Up: Insider Reveals The Reason For The Split

Oct 23, 2023 | ibtimes.com | Bianca Tan

Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun went public with their relationship in AugustThe actor received hate for being a BLACKPINK member's boyfriendYG Entertainment has confirmed the reports to be trueBLACKPINK's Jisoo and actor Ahn Bo-hyun have broken up just two months after confirming their relationship. An insider told South Korean portal JTBC Entertainment News Tuesday that the 28-year-old K-pop superstar and the 35-year-old actor have indeed called it quits just months after making their dating life public.
Jungkook Makes History As First K-Pop Soloist With 2 Billion Spotify Streams In A Year

Oct 18, 2023 | ibtimes.com | Bianca Tan

Jungkook has set another Spotify recordHis summer track 'Seven' alone has 926 million streamsThe BTS member's solo album is set to drop on Nov. 3Jungkook has set another record!The golden maknae of the global sensation BTS has etched his name in the annals of music history by becoming the first K-pop soloist to record over 2 billion streams on Spotify in a single calendar year. The 25-year-old idol, whose real name is Jeon Jung-kook, has been an integral part of the K-pop group's success.
NCT 127's Taeil To Skip 'NEO CITY: THE UNION' Seoul Due To Ongoing Recovery From Accident

Oct 17, 2023 | ibtimes.com | Bianca Tan

Taeil has undergone a successful surgery to treat his fractured thighNCT 127's 'NEO CITY: THE UNION' will kick off in November at SeoulThe group will have a Japan dome tour in 2024Taeil will not be joining NCT 127's 'NEO CITY: THE UNITY' tour in South Korea next month as he continues to recover from a motorcycle accident. SM Entertainment made the announcement through Weverse on Wednesday, updating fans about Taeil's successful surgery and treatment.
Here's Why Fans Speculate EXO Chanyeol Will Release A Solo Album In November

Oct 15, 2023 | ibtimes.com | Bianca Tan

EXO Chanyeol's solo song "Good Enough" will drop on FridayFans think his teaser had easter eggs about a solo album comingThe teaser for "Good Enough" has a retro themeChanyeol has sent the K-pop world buzzing after announcing his highly-anticipated solo single, "Good Enough." Fans are now speculating the teaser contained hints about an upcoming solo album.
Jennie, Rosé Likely Co-wrote BLACKPINK's 'The Girls' Mobile Game Soundtrack

Aug 22, 2023 | ibtimes.com | Bianca Tan

'The Girls' music video is dropping on WednesdayJennie and Rosé are believed to have helped co-write the new trackRyan Tedder confirmed that he wrote a song with Jennie and RoséBLACKPINK won't keep its fans waiting for much longer as the much-anticipated OST for the group's mobile game, "BLACKPINK The Game," finally makes its debut today. YG Entertainment announced that the music video for the track "The Girls" will be released across the globe on Wednesday, 1:00pm KST (12:00am EST).
SB19's A'TIN Emerges Victorious Against SEVENTEEN's Carats In 2023 Billboard Fan Army Face-Off

Aug 8, 2023 | ibtimes.com | Bianca Tan

In a nail-biting clash of fan power, Filipino idol group SB19 has emerged victorious in the 2023 Billboard Fan Army Face-Off, securing a slim victory against K-Pop powerhouse SEVENTEEN. The annual contest, which pits fanbases against each other in a battle for supremacy, saw SB19's A'TIN and SEVENTEEN's Carats going head-to-head in a fierce final battle that showcased their fans' unmatched passion and dedication.
YG's New Girl Group BABYMONSTER To Debut In September With Hip-Hop Single

Jul 10, 2023 | ibtimes.com | Bianca Tan

KEY POINTSBABYMONSTER's debut song will be an intense hip-hop trackChoreography and music video are currently being finalizedBABYMONSTER will be YG's first girl group in seven years since BLACKPINKYG Entertainment's highly anticipated girl group, BABYMONSTER, is expected to debut in September. The seven-member K-Pop group consisting of Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Haram, Rora and Chiquita are preparing hard for their debut with the guidance of producer Yang Hyun-suk, Osen reported.