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BTS’ ‘Dynamite’ hits No. 1 on US Billboard Hot 100 chart
BTS achieves its first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, as “Dynamite” debuts at the summit. The seven-member South Korean act rules the Hot 100 with its first all-English-language single, after previously reaching a No. 4 high with “On” in March. BTS, which comprises members J-Hope, Jimin, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Suga and…
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South Korea’s BTS sets new record on Youtube
BTS debuted the music video for their first-ever all-English single Dynamite on Friday. And the popular South Korean boy group set the new record for the biggest 24-hour debut, amassing a whopping 101 million views in its first day on the platform. ‘BTS (방탄소년단) ‘Dynamite’ Official MV set a new all-time 24hr record, surpassing 100M…
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South Korea imposes new COVID-19 lockdown rules
South Korea is resuming certain lockdown measures as it battles a new coronavirus outbreak. Health Minister Park Neung-hoo announced new bans on large gatherings, with closures for beaches, nightspots and churches, as well as removing fans from professional sporting events. The government said it did not take the decision lightly, but felt the restrictions were…
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Music Video Review: BTS drops ‘Dynamite’
To say that BTS’ August 21 comeback was one of the most anticipated music events of 2020 would be an understatement. As a matter of fact, three to four million ARMYs tuned in for the world premiere of their Dynamite MV and effectively smashed current record held by BLACKPINK for the most watched music video…
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Korean actress Son Ye Jin makes a mark as the new face of Smart Signature
After capturing the hearts of Filipinos with her hit K-dramas, South Korean superstar Son Ye Jin is making her mark as the new face of Smart Signature, the postpaid brand of mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. The big announcement came two months after PLDT’s wireless subsidiary launched its ‘Simple, Smart Ako” campaign, which set…