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- Phuket News
UPDATE: Andrea Bocelli performs at Phuket’s to welcome in 2022
UPDATE Well, Andrea Bocelli appeared at Saphan Hin park in Phuket, probably one of his least memorable singing venues, last night to herald in the new year. After an hour of searching through all the social media this morning I stumbled on the Instagram account of President of the Phuket Tourist Association, Bhummikitti Ruktaengam. Performing, it appears, with the accompaniment…
- Phuket News
Hallelujah, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli confirmed to perform at Phuket Countdown party
After the mix-up over whether Blackpink’s Thai-born star had confirmed to perform, Thai officials now say that – for sure – the famous Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will perform at Phuket’s New Year countdown at Saphan Hin public park. With funds from the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the private sector, a 63-year old multi-instrumentalist will be the leading artist…
- Entertainment
Thai K-Pop Star Lisa in top 20 most admired women worldwide
After a record-breaking YouTube debut, there is no denying that K-pop supergroup Blackpink member Lalisa Lisa Manobal commands clout, influence and admiration. Now YouGov has added the Thailand native Lisa to their list of the most admired women in the world after an international survey placed her at number 17. Her influence is undeniable in Thailand – when she said…
- Phuket News
Amazing Thailand Countdown 2022 event announced in Phuket
Phuket officials are promising a spectacular New Year’s Eve party as they finish preparations for the “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2022” event. The event is planned to be a show of joy that will instil confidence and desire in potential tourists who will see the fun and the safety of the event and be encouraged to travel to Thailand. Phuket is…
- Hot News
Uproar among Thais on Twitter after social media attacks on Isaan people
The Thai “Twittersphere” is in an uproar after a group of users on the social media platform Clubhouse began a derogatory conversation about people from Isaan. This discussion gained attention after so many disparaging comments were made that the hashtag #ClubhouseToxic began trending on Twitter. The Clubhouse users allegedly listed the negative stereotypes of those native to Isaan, such as…
- Thailand News
Tourism Minister: “Maybe we should’ve confirmed Lisa first”
In a rare apology from the government, Minister of Tourism and Sports Pipat Ratchakitprakan says they announced that Blackpink megastar Lisa would play a New Year’s event without considering any details (like if she was available or interested). After the bold announcement of a massive countdown party to call global attention to Thailand reopening to tourism, multiple government agencies and…
- Phuket News
Tourism Ministry to invite K-pop megastar to perform at Phuket NYE celebration
Thai-born K-pop star Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban, from the band Blackpink, is being invited to perform during New Year celebrations on the southern island of Phuket. The cost won’t be cheap, but the government is defending the move. Tourism Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn says the superstar’s presence will help promote Thailand’s re-opening to the world. “The main key reason for bringing global…
- Phuket News
Thai PM defends plan to spend 100 million baht on New Year’s Eve celebrities
The Thai PM is standing firm amid fierce criticism of a plan to spend 100 million baht on 2 global singing stars for New Year’s Eve festivities in Phuket. Prayut Chan-o-cha has defended the government’s plan to spend around US$3 million dollars to secure Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, and Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal, from the K-pop band, Blackpink. The Bangkok Post…
- Entertainment
Thailand planning countdown event with Lalisa, Andrea Bocelli
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is aiming to nab celebrity opera singer Andrea Bocelli and Thai-born K-Pop superstar Lalisa for a New Year’s Eve celebration after Thailand’s reopening. The plan is still pending but after PM Prayut Chan-o-cha announced a November 1 reopening, the TAT aims to put Thailand front and centre in global tourism interest again in part with…
- World News
Koreans celebrate their language but fear foreign encroachment
October 9, a national holiday to honor the Hangul, the Korean alphabet, is a red-letter day on the South Korean calendar. The holiday was established in 1970, and purists are now warning that the writing system, which will mark its 575th anniversary this year, is increasingly threatened by foreign words. The words, purists say, are being adopted as a result…
- Thailand video news
Oct 1 reopening NOT confirmed, Kpop star sparks frenzy for Thai meatballs |Thailand News Today
October 1 has continuously been said to be the potential reopening date for several of Thailand’s top tourist destinations, the public health minister says nothing has been confirmed yet. Bookings at alternative quarantine hotels have plummeted. There has been a frenzy for meatballs from local vendors in Buri Ram after a Thai member of the popular K-Pop band Blackpink said…
- Food
“Thai Taste Therapy” launched to promote Thai cuisine worldwide
In an attempt to diversify the promotion of Thailand around the world, the Department of Cultural Promotion created a project called “Thai Taste Therapy” that will focus on traditional Thai food. The project intends to emphasize how delicious Thai cuisine has many health benefits and aims to broaden Thailand’s exposure around the world. The project has united 50 well-known Thai…
- World News
BTS looks to a Grammy nomination after scoring their first Billboard #1 single
After scoring South Korea’s first-ever #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, K-pop supergroup BTS now says it’s set its sights on a standalone performance at next year’s Grammy Awards, perhaps even a nomination or an award. BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) are RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook, and have fought over their 7 years together to…
- World News
BTS release their first all-English track ‘Dynamite’, and it’s a disco bop!
The world’s most popular music group, BTS, have released their most anticipated track since the septet launched back in 2013. Really… most anticipated? Well, the song’s retro-vibed bop has obliterated the record for the biggest YouTube premiere, looking almost certain to eclipse the 100 million view mark in 24 hours. BTS’s long struggle to the top of, firstly South Korea’s…
- Việt Nam
MV ‘Có chắc yêu là đây’ đem về cho Sơn Tùng M-TP hàng loạt kỷ lục mới
Với MV mới ra mắt Có chắc yêu là đây, Sơn Tùng M-TP nắm trong tay nhiều thành tích “khủng” chỉ sau 12h công chiếu, như: Top 4 MV có số lượng người xem công chiếu cao trên thế giới, top 2 trending thế giới, top 1 trending Việt Nam và châu Á,… Với MV Có chắc yêu là đây,…
- Việt Nam
“More and More” của TWICE leo top MelOn, MV đạt 1 triệu lượt like sau hơn 1h ra mắt
Liệu ca khúc comeback “More and More” sẽ giúp TWICE đạt được perfect all-kill sau 24h phát hành? MV “MORE & MORE” – TWICE Vào chiều 1/6, TWICE chính thức trở lại đường đua Kpop với EP thứ 9 có tên More and More. Có thể nói rằng, đây là một trong những màn quay trở lại được chờ đợi…
- Business News
Doctors, teachers and WHAT?#! Thai kids career choices 2020
PHOTO: Bangkok Prep The results of the 11th Children’s Dream Career Survey for 2020 are out. The annual survey is conducted by Adecco Group Thailand. 4,050 Thai children, aged 7 to 14 years from all parts of the country, were surveyed about their dream career. The top dream career for Thai kids is to become a doctor, followed by teacher. The…
- Việt Nam
Dispatch là gì mà lại khuấy động mạng xã hội vì ảnh hẹn hò sao Kpop?
Ảnh: kenh14 Mới đây trên Twitter Dispatch bất ngờ rầm rộ loạt ảnh được cho là V (BTS) và Jisoo (BLACKPINK) hẹn hò nhưng thực hư là gì? Bài đăng trên Twitter được cho là tài khoản của Dispatch MXH dậy sóng vì loạt ảnh V (BTS) và Jisoo (BLACKPINK) hẹn hò Tuy nhiên đây lại là hình ảnh của…
- Việt Nam
Suzy sắp tung bài mới sau khoảng thời gian dài đóng phim?
Ảnh: kenh14 Vừa rồi, trên trang Instagram của mình, Suzy đã chia sẻ cùng lúc 2 video luyện tập vũ đạo với những bước nhảy mạnh mẽ và uyển chuyển. Trên trang cá nhân của mình, “For fun 1” và “For fun 2” là tên của hai video mà cô vừa đăng tải. Trong video, Suzy đã nhảy cùng Choi…
- Thailand News
BTS is Thailand’s most-streamed act on Spotify for 2019
…and the most streamed K-Pop act in the world. Another year of music is about to play its final chords. Streaming services, a mere curiosity a decade ago, are now the main source of revenue for many artists. In 2019, Streaming music will account for 80% of industry revenues, nearly US$9 billion this year. Bangtan Sonyeondan, better known around the world…
- Việt Nam
Lễ trao giải MAMA 2019 hé lộ dàn line-up, Knet nói gì?
Ảnh: Soompi Lễ trao giải lớn của Hàn Quốc MAMA 2019 vừa công bố dàn nghệ sĩ line-up. Cư dân mạng cũng có khá nhiều ý kiến trái chiều. Cuối năm là dịp các fan K-pop vô cùng háo hức để được ngắm nhìn các thần tượng của mình xuất hiện tại các lễ trao giải lớn, trong đó không…
- Việt Nam
MAMA 2019 công bố các đề cử giải thưởng chính thức
PHOTO: Allkpop Lễ trao giải MAMA 2019 sẽ diễn ra vào ngày 4-12 tại Nagoya Dome, Nhật Bản. Các tiêu chí để trở thành người thắng cuộc như sau: Giải Nghệ sĩ của năm và Hạng mục nghệ sĩ: 30% theo bỏ phiếu chính thức, 30% theo ban giám khảo, 20% theo doanh số ca khúc kỹ thuật số, 20%…
- World News
The K-pop Olympics: performers battle in the K-pop festival
by Claire Lee On the streets, in parks and garages, seven Cuban youngsters spent seven months practising K-pop moves to secure a spot on their dream stage: an appearance in South Korea to imitate their idols. 13 final teams from 80 countries are competing in the 2019 event. At the grandly titled and government-funded Changwon K-pop World Festival contestants from…
- World News
The Korean Wave – a tsunami of cultural opportunity for ASEAN
BTS, Blackpink, ASEAN, K-Pop by The Star Online – Asia News Network TV drama, pop music, culture, food. The ‘Korean Wave’ is on its way. The Korean Wave was the hot topic at the ASEAN-Korea Media Forum held in Seoul recently, with experts saying that it has, in fact, enhanced cultural exchanges between the republic and the entire region. Korean…
