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South Korean authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Brian Kim, the founder of Kakao Corp., over allegations of violating capital market laws. This could potentially lead to Kim becoming the most prominent business figure in the country to face imprisonment in recent years. What Happened: The...

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a trend of customers opting for online shopping rather than retail. Amid a general stagnation of online shopping growth, one small subset of e-commerce has far outperformed the broader online marketplace. Industry Trends: The overall e-commerce industry has seen...

Kim Seok-jin, professionally known as Jin, the eldest member of the South Korean pop band BTS, has completed his mandatory military service in South Korea. What Happened: Jin, 31, was discharged after 18 months of service, becoming the first BTS member to finish the mandatory duty. He appeared...

By Lola Sasturain via El Planteo. First published on December 2020. The idea of this chronicle comes from a little boomer initiative: everyone is talking about BTS and I didn't want to be left out. Not only had I never seen or listened to them, but I didn't know where to start. I'm...

One of the top beverage companies in the world is teaming up with K-pop group BLACKPINK. The partnership comes as the music genre has exploded in growth in many countries worldwide. What Happened: Restaurant companies have partnered with musicians as a way to market to new audiences in the past....

Streaming platform Spotify Technology (NYSE: SPOT) is sharing data from 2022. Here’s a look at the top musicians and podcasts for the year and which companies could be the big winners. Related Link: Spotify Wants You To Buy Concert Tickets While You're Listening To Music What Happened:...

Popular Korean pop group BTS announced news it was taking a break Monday, a move that came as a bit of a surprise and will likely have some fans saying “Life Goes On,” like the band’s hit song. What Happened: K-pop band BTS saw its managing agency Hybe Co. go public in 2020 and...

Shares of Hybe Corporation, the managing agency for South Korean boy band BTS, plunged below the price of their initial public offering for the first time, extending a downturn that has erased roughly $10 billion from their peak. What Happened: On Wednesday, Hybe traded as low as 129,000 won, down...

Superstar Beyoncé is one of the biggest names in music. A recently released album saw strong sales and helped put a woman back on top of the leaderboard for the first time in 30 weeks. Here’s a look at Beyoncé’s latest album, who pushed her album to second place ...

A new deal signed by Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) might be “smooth like butter” and may provide a boost to the entertainment giant's streaming platform. What Happened: Korean pop group (K-pop) BTS — one of the most popular bands in the world — signed a content deal with...

Members of Korean pop group BTS met with President Joe Biden on Tuesday and delivered an anti-hate message. What Happened: The group made up of vocalists Park Ji-min, Jungkook, V (Kim Tae-hyung), Kim Seok-jin, and rappers Suga (Min Yoon-gi), Ji-Hope (Jung Ho-seok) and RM (Kim Nam-joon)...

Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR)  is many things. At its core, it is a bridge for communication. The social media platform provides an environment where communities can be created, companies can share updates via tweets, and friends can follow and interact with each other at a level that is familiar...

Mariah Carey and McDonald’s Corp (NYSE: MCD) are saying “We Belong Together” with a new partnership. What Happened: McDonald’s is unveiling the 12 days of deals for the holidays featuring Mariah Carey. Debuting Dec. 13, McDonald’s will offer 12 days of deals featuring...

One of the most popular bands in the world is joining the non-fungible token market with a new joint venture. What Happened: Hybe, a South Korean agency, is partnering with Dunamu, on a joint venture that will bring NFTs of BTS to market. Hybe is paying $423.1 million to acquire a 2.5% stake...

Those in love with “Butter,” the English-language song by BTS, can now show their appreciation for the hit number by adorning their Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Nintendo Co., Ltd (OTC: NTDOY) devices with Casetify accessories. What Happened: The Korean boyband has teamed up with Hong...