Shim Sun-ah

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Seventeen performs 'Thunder' on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show'

3 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Seventeen has appeared on U.S. NBC's "The Kelly Clarkson Show," performing "Thunder," the lead track from its fifth full-length album "Happy Burstday," according to the group's agency, Pledis Entertainment. The performance, which aired Wednesday (U.S. time), featured synchronized choreography, dramatic lighting and props -- including one combining a public telephone and a defibrillator, symbolizing themes of communication and inspiration.
Super Junior to return with studio album marking 20th anniv.

3 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- K-pop idol group Super Junior will make a comeback with a new full-length album next month, the group's agency said Thursday. Titled "Super Junior25," in line with the name of the band's 2005 debut album, "Super Junior05," the band's 12th studio album will drop July 8, according to SM Entertainment.
Airbnb CEO launches collaborative experience program with Seventeen in Seoul

4 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

By Shim Sun-ah SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- Airbnb aims to redefine itself as more than just a home-sharing platform, CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky said Wednesday during a press conference in Seoul, unveiling a one-time experience program that allows fans of K-pop boy group Seventeen to interact directly with the artists while traveling in Korea. Chesky arrived in Seoul on the final leg of a global tour promoting the company's "2025 Summer Upgrade," first announced in Los Angeles last month.
BTS Festa opens as fans await members' return from military service

6 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- An annual festival marking K-pop supergroup BTS' debut anniversary has begun, as many fans await the return of the five remaining band members currently serving in the military. The 2025 BTS Festa kicked off Sunday for a two-week run both online and offline, celebrating the 12th anniversary of the group's debut on June 13, 2013.
Ateez to drop new EP, 'Golden Hour: Part. 3'

1 week ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Ateez will drop its 12th EP, "Golden Hour: Part. 3," on June 13, the group's agency, KQ Entertainment, said Friday. The upcoming release is the third installment in the band's "Golden Hour" album series, which captures their most radiant moments of youth. It marks the first release from the group in about seven months since "Golden Hour: Part. 2" in November.
TWICE's 'TT' music video tops 700 mln YouTube views

1 week ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- The video for K-pop girl group TWICE's 2016 single "TT" has surpassed 700 million views on YouTube. The video passed the threshold at about 2:45 p.m. Thursday, more than eight years after it was released on Oct. 24, 2016, according to JYP Entertainment on Friday.
(LEAD) BTS' J-Hope to drop new digital single next month

1 week ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

(ATTN: UPDATES with plan to release keyring-format album in paras 5-9) SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- J-Hope of K-pop supergroup BTS will release a new digital single next month, his agency said Thursday. The song titled "Killin' It Girl (feat. GloRilla)" will drop June 13 at 1 p.m., according to BigHit Music. The agency described it as a hip-hop song that candidly captures the thrill of falling in love. It features rising American rapper GloRilla, known for her bold rap style and powerful energy.
SM to boost cooperation with China's Tencent Music

1 week ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- SM Entertainment will expand its strategic partnership with Tencent Music Entertainment Group, following the Chinese streaming giant's move to become SM's second-largest shareholder. SM announced Thursday it signed a memorandum of understanding with Tencent Music to broaden cooperation beyond music distribution. The partnership will include the co-production of new idol groups, expansion of intellectual property (IP) businesses and local performance planning in China.
Seventeen ranks No. 3 in Billboard's midyear Top Tours worldwide

1 week ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Seventeen placed third on Billboard's 2025 midyear Top Tours chart, earning $120.9 million from ticket sales. According to Billboard's midyear boxscore report released on Wednesday (U.S. time), Seventeen sold 842,000 tickets across 30 shows on its latest "Right Here" world tour legs. The report covers the period from Oct. 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
Astro's Cha Eun-woo to begin military service in July

1 week ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Cha Eun-woo of boy group Astro will enlist in the South Korean military July 28 and serve in the Army's brass band, his agency said Thursday. "Cha recently applied for a spot in the Army's brass band and received his final acceptance notification from the Military Manpower Administration today," the agency said in a release. The singer-actor will fulfill his service in the band after completing five weeks of basic training at a boot camp.