Tag: southkorea
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South Korea names K-pop group NewJeans tourism ambassadors
South Korea on Thursday appointed K-pop girl band NewJeans “honorary ambassadors” as part of a drive to promote tourism, joining a long list of Korean celebrities to take up the role. South Korea has seen tourism figures recover to nearly pre-pandemic levels this year, with around a third of visitors citing K-pop or K-drama —…
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Fans love BTS’ Jimin dancing to Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic song
BTS’s Jimin has once again captured hearts with a mesmerizing tribute to Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan. His latest viral video, edited to the iconic song of ‘Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaoon’ from the classic film ‘Yes Boss’, has left fans imagining him singing directly to them. The video has garnered an impressive 175K likes…
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BTS Jin to shine as torchbearer at Paris 2024 Olympics
BTS’ Jin, the oldest member of the K-pop supergroup, is set to shine as a torchbearer at the Paris 2024 Olympics after recently completing his mandatory military service. The singer will represent South Korea in the torch relay, aiming to spread messages of ‘harmony’ and ‘peace.’ Jin’s return on June 12th was celebrated with a…