SEOUL – Growing up in North Korea, Hyuk’s childhood was about survival. He never listened to banned K-pop music, but after defecting to the South, he is now about to debut as an idol.

Favorable perception of Korean culture and products rises, but excessive commercialization, North Korea concerns have negative impact, according to survey For the eighth consecutive year, K-pop ...

K-pop's presence at the world's top music festivals is no longer a novelty. As global lineups increasingly feature Korean ...

For the first time artists from North Korean peninsula will make their music debut in South Korea's K-pop industry with 1Verse band.