The New York Times – Music:
South Korea doesn’t have enough arenas to show off its own A-list talent. That’s why BTS began its world tour in a once-neglected, 22-year-old soccer stadium.
Author: John Yoon
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How Geopolitics Threaten K-Pop’s Ambitions in China
The New York Times – Music:
Japanese members of some K-pop bands have been absent from recent concerts in China. Experts say that’s linked to tension between Tokyo and Beijing.
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Winning a Nobel Prize Interrupted His Off-the-Grid Vacation
The New York Times – Travel:
Fred Ramsdell found out about his Nobel Prize nearly 12 hours after it was announced because he was on vacation in the Rockies.
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Equipment Outage Disrupts More Than 1,000 Flights at Dallas Airports
The New York Times – Travel:
A problem with telecommunications equipment forced the authorities to slow traffic at the city’s two main airports. Delays extended into Saturday.
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Trump Administration Drops Biden Plan for Flight Delay Compensation
The New York Times – Travel:
The Trump administration said it will withdraw former President Biden’s plan to require airlines to compensate passengers for carrier-caused disruptions.
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Irv Gotti, Famed Hip-Hop Music Executive, Dies
The New York Times – Music:
The producer helped shape rap and R&B after founding the label Murder Inc., which launched artists like Ja Rule and Ashanti.
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Dennis Thompson, Drummer and Last Remaining Member of MC5, Dies at 75
The New York Times – Music:
The musician brought his hard-hitting style to the band, which helped lay the foundation of American punk rock and is set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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NewJeans Asks U.S. Court for Help Finding YouTuber in Defamation Case
The New York Times – Music:
The request by NewJeans is the latest effort by the K-pop industry in its struggle to stem rumors on platforms based outside South Korea.
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Lee Hoyang, Prolific K-Pop Producer and Songwriter, Dies at 40
The New York Times – Music:
Professionally known as Shinsadong Tiger, he created the upbeat, catchy and danceable musical style that defined K-pop in the early 2010s.