BTS Becomes First Korean Boy Band To Cross 1.2 Billion YouTube Views
Korean pop band BTS has become the country's first boy band to cross one-billion views mark on YouTube. The seven-member band achieved the feat with the title track, 'DNA', from their mini-album 'Love Yourself: Her'. Reportedly, the only other Korean artists breaching the billion mark are all-female band BLACKPINK and solo artist PSY (Gangnam Style). Currently, BTS is preparing for the release of 'BE: Essential Edition' on February 19.
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Pop Band 'Blackpink' Faces Backlash For Holding Panda Without Gloves
The popular South Korean girl band Blackpink stirred outrage in China after the band members were shown holding baby panda ‘Fu-Bao’ as part of their first reality show "24/365 with Blackpink".The cub is the first panda to be born in South Korea. The footage sparked controversy after some Chinese media and online platforms criticised the artists for touching the cub without wearing sanitary gloves which can be threatening to its health.
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