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Galaxy Corp.’s IPO ambitions: Breakout success or hype?
BusinessKorea Herald3mo ago

Galaxy Corp.’s IPO ambitions: Breakout success or hype?

Bob McCooey, vice chairman and head of global capital markets at Nasdaq, visited Galaxy Corp.’s headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, Thursday to review the company’s growth strategy and assess the possibility of a US stock market listing. The visit — unusual for a senior figure from a global capital market — has raised speculation that the Korean entertainment-tech firm behind K-pop icon G-Dragon could be preparing a US debut. Yet the move has also prompted skepticism within the industry over whether

Cultural clash: K-pop superstar G-Dragon divides China fans with ‘Lunar New Year’ greetings
CultureSCMP3mo ago

Cultural clash: K-pop superstar G-Dragon divides China fans with ‘Lunar New Year’ greetings

K-pop superstar G-Dragon ignited the ire of Chinese netizens with his choice of “Lunar New Year” greetings during a recent performance in Dubai. His reported act of liking a post that supported his terminology afterwards was interpreted as a provocative stance. The controversy emerged on February 17, coinciding with the first day of Chinese New Year. The KRAZY Super Concert, headlined by G-Dragon, featured an array of K-pop artists and pop singers from across Asia, including Indonesian singer...

G-Dragon’s Middle East debut marred by chaotic planning at Dubai show
CultureKorea Herald3mo ago

G-Dragon’s Middle East debut marred by chaotic planning at Dubai show

G-Dragon’s first official performance in the Middle East ended in disappointment Tuesday, with the “Krazy Super Concert” in Dubai overshadowed by what attendees and industry insiders described as inexperienced event management. The concert, held at Dubai Media City Amphitheater in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, marked a symbolic milestone for the K-pop icon. But hasty promotion and questionable planning by organizer Pu1se Events diluted the show's significance, critics say. A local promote

G-Dragon’s media show drew 250,000 fans worldwide
CultureKorea Herald3mo ago

G-Dragon’s media show drew 250,000 fans worldwide

G-Dragon’s yearlong “Ubermensch” media exhibition wrapped up in Bangkok, logging over 250,000 visitors, Galaxy Corp. said Tuesday. Incorporating state-of-the-art technology into the message from the artist’s third solo studio album of the same title, the interactive show blurred the line between exhibition and performance, inviting viewers to participate. The exhibition was unveiled in Seoul in March last year and traveled to 10 cities across Asia, including Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangk

G-Dragon's Agency Apologizes for Offensive Shirt
CultureKorea Heraldkorea-joongangbillboard1mo ago3 sources

G-Dragon's Agency Apologizes for Offensive Shirt

G-Dragon's agency issued an apology after the K-Pop star wore a shirt featuring an "inappropriate" racial slur during a recent concert in Macau. The agency acknowledged the offensive wording on his stage outfit.

G-Dragon’s ‘Lunar New Year’ greeting at Dubai concert sparks controversy among Chinese fans
CultureKorea Herald3mo ago

G-Dragon’s ‘Lunar New Year’ greeting at Dubai concert sparks controversy among Chinese fans

K-pop idols often find themselves at the center of controversies they did not necessarily intend to ignite. For global icons such as G-Dragon, even a brief remark onstage can reverberate far beyond its original context. During the Krazy Super Concert held Feb. 17 at Dubai Media City Amphitheater in the United Arab Emirates, G-Dragon greeted fans by saying “Lunar New Year” — a phrase that later drew backlash from some Chinese fans. The date coincided with the Lunar New Year holiday and G-Dragon u