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NewJeans “Bullying within HYBE” Controversy Escalates... Fans Request Investigation by Ministry of Employment and Labor
Members Expose the Situation in YouTube Live... "The Manager Said 'Ignore Her'"... Also Demands Min Hee-jin’s Return
9/12/24
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NewJeans Music Video Production Company Dolphiners Films and ADOR Face Deepening Copyright Dispute
ADOR Claims “Breach of Contract” vs. Director Shin Woo-seok’s “Stop Lying”... Conflict Expands Over Ban Hee-soo Channel OwnershipADOR Claims “Breach of Contract” vs. Director Shin Woo-seok’s “Stop Lying”... Conflict Expands Over Ban Hee-soo Channel Ownership
9/11/24
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NewJeans Demand the Return of Former CEO Min Hee-jin... "HYBE Must Restore ADOR by the 25th"
Urgent YouTube Live Broadcast Expresses Their Stance... Criticizes HYBE for Unilateral Decisions and Lack of Communication
9/11/24
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BOYNEXTDOOR’s Mini 3rd Album '19.99' Comeback Showcase a Huge Success... 40,000 Viewers Watch Online
Engaging with Fans from 150 Countries... Proving Musical Talent with Self-Composed Tracks, "We Want to Deliver Comfort and Empathy"
9/10/24
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BTS V’s Solo Album 'Layover' Tops iTunes Charts in 109 Countries on Its First Anniversary
Fifth Asian Solo Artist to Achieve No. 1 in Over 100 Countries, Blending Artistry and Popularity
9/10/24
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BTS’s Jimin Proves Unrivaled Popularity in Japan... 'MUSE' Album Achieves Gold Certification
Achieves two consecutive certifications from Japan’s Record Association, remains #1 in popularity polls for 17 consecutive months, demonstrating a solid fanbase through solo activities
9/10/24
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Ador reignites copyright dispute with Dolphiners Films: “Stop holding the channel hostage to create anxiety”
NewJeans’ agency Ador reiterates contract terms with music video production company, emphasizing, "Protecting the artist's works is the basic duty of a label."
9/9/24
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NewJeans’ Agency ADOR Issues Official Statement on Copyright Dispute with Dolphiners Films
Music Video and Derivative Work Rights Belong to ADOR as per Contract... Posting Videos Without Approval Violates Agreement
9/9/24
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LE SSERAFIM Shows Impressive Growth in the U.S. and U.K. Music Markets... Sets New Records on Spotify and Official Charts
Breaks Personal Best on Spotify U.S. and Global Charts with "Crazy"... First Entry on the U.K. Official Singles Chart
9/7/24
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BLACKPINK Celebrates 8th Anniversary with Fans, Creating Special Memories... "Thank You for Being with Us"
Showcasing Love for Fans Through Fan Sign Event and Pink Carpet Premiere... Full Group Comeback Teased for 2025
9/7/24
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BTS Jungkook's GOLDEN Becomes the Best-Selling Debut Album by a Male Artist Worldwide
Sells 8.4 Million Copies Globally... Tops Major Charts in the U.S., U.K., and Beyond, Marking a New Chapter in K-pop History
9/7/24
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Teddy's New Girl Group MEOVV: "We Will Become the Leading 5th-Generation Girl Group"
The Black Label's First Girl Group Shares Their Goals and Thoughts at Global Online Debut Showcase
9/6/24
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IVE Graces Front Pages of Japanese Newspapers After Tokyo Dome Concert, Emerging as Icon for the MZ Generation
Proves Popularity in Japan with Encore Concert Drawing 95,000 Fans... Recognized as a New Leader of the Hallyu Wave
9/5/24
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BTS’s 'IDOL' Surpasses 1.3 Billion Views on YouTube... Global Popularity Fueled by Korean Elements
BTS Continues to Make K-pop History with 39 Music Videos Surpassing 100 Million Views
9/4/24
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NewJeans Fans Demand Contract Security for Min Hee-jin... Send Open Letter to HYBE and ADOR
1,445 Fans Protest Against Min’s Dismissal: "Key Figure Behind NewJeans’ Success"
9/4/24
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Taemin Kicks Off First Solo World Tour 'Ephemeral Gaze' Since Debut
A Special Concert Celebrating 10 Years as a Solo Artist... First Show at Incheon Inspire Arena
8/31/24
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Taeyang Holds Successful Solo Concert After 7 Years
BIGBANG's Daesung and Jeon Somi Make Surprise Appearances, Adding to the Excitement... Asia Tour Set to Continue
8/31/24
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BTS’s Jimin Enters Billboard Charts for 5 Weeks Straight... 'Billboard 200' at No. 69, 'Hot 100' at No. 32
Solo 2nd Album 'MUSE' and Title Track 'Who' Forecast for Long-Term Success... Maintaining High Positions on Various Charts
8/28/24
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BTS Jimin's 'Who' Surpasses 300 Million Streams on Spotify, Fastest Record for a K-Pop Solo Artist
Achieved in Just 30 Days... Topping Global Charts, Proving Worldwide Popularity
8/22/24
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Rapper San E Arrested on Aggravated Assault Charges... Public Fatigue Grows Amid Unending Controversies
From Past Scandals to the Latest Assault Case... Questions Arise Over the Sincerity of a Belated Apology from a Once-Popular Rapper
8/20/24
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BTS Suga's DUI Incident: Allegations of Downplaying Arise... Agency's Explanation Sparks Controversy
'Kick-board' Term and Travel Distance Error Pointed Out... Big Hit Music "Apologizes for Hasty Announcement"
8/9/24
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Kara's Nicole and Heo Youngji Reveal the Behind-the-Scenes of Creating 'Hello' with Late Goo Hara's Voice
"Desperately Wanted to Release a Song with Hara, So We Searched Through Data"... Members Teared Up During Recording
8/8/24
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Red Velvet Releases Fan Song 'Sweet Dreams' for 10th Anniversary... "Thank You for 10 Years Together"
Expresses Affection to Fans with Pure Vocals and Heartfelt Lyrics... Reflects on Past 10 Years with Special Video
8/1/24
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Jimin Dominates Billboard Charts with Solo 2nd Album 'Muse'... Reaffirming as K-pop's 'Muse'
'Who' Ranks 14th on Hot 100, Album Secures 2nd on Billboard 200...Demonstrates Global Influence Even During Military Service
7/30/24
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LE SSERAFIM Releases Documentary 'Make It Look Easy'... "Capturing the Struggles and Growth"
Intense Journey Over a Year Revealed... Honest Moments and Deepening Bonds Among Members Highlighted
7/30/24
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BTS's Jimin and Stray Kids Achieve Historic Billboard 'Hot 100' Success
Jimin's 'Who' at No. 14 and Stray Kids' 'Chk Chk Boom' at No. 49... Following 'Billboard 200' No. 1 and No. 2 Success
7/30/24
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NewJeans "Bubble Gum" Plagiarism Controversy Deepens... British Music Group Announces Legal Action
Wise Music Group Sends Official Protest Letter... ADOR Denies Unauthorized Use
7/18/24
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Kara to Release Full Group Track 'Hello' Featuring Late Goo Hara's Voice
Unreleased track from 2013 to be pre-released in Korean version on the 16th... Complete lineup with six members
7/16/24
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aespa Tops Music Charts for 7 Consecutive Weeks with 'Supernova'... Achieves No.1 in Girl Group Brand Reputation
Overcoming Pre-comeback Controversies, Proving Popularity with Unique 'Steel Flavor' Music... Expanding Global Presence with Japan Arena Tour
7/15/24
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SEVENTEEN Corrects BBC's "AI Lyrics" Error... "All Music Created by Humans"
Misunderstanding from Woozi's Comments Leads to Error... Agency and Members Issue Clarifications
7/15/24
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BTS Dominates Circle Chart's 2024 H1 Global K-Pop Chart
35 Songs Charted Through Group and Solo Activities... Jungkook's Solo Achievements Stand Out with 13 Entries
7/12/24
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SM's First British Boy Group Growth Journey to Be Revealed on BBC
Produced as a 6-part TV series... Detailed Coverage of K-Pop Training Process
7/12/24
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'2024 K World Dream Awards' First Lineup Announced... 5th Generation Idols Join in Large Numbers
QWER, Young Posse, NCT WISH, and more to participate... Aiming to attract 10 million K-pop tourists
7/12/24
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FIFTY FIFTY Faces $1 Billion Compensation Lawsuit... New Chapter with Five-Member Reorganization
ATTRAKT vs. The Givers Legal Battle Begins... Tied with New Member Lineup and Comeback Preparations
7/11/24
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SEVENTEEN Expands Global Influence... From UNESCO Youth Goodwill Ambassadors to Glastonbury
First K-pop Artist to Perform on Glastonbury's Main Stage... Headlining 'Lollapalooza Berlin' in September
7/11/24
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ENHYPEN Begins New Series with Second Full Album 'ROMANCE: UNTOLD'... "A Different Side with Sweet Serenade"
Title track 'XO' showcases a brighter transformation... Includes fan song 'Highway 1009' written by all members
7/11/24
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Starship Artists Release Reactions to K.will's New Music Video... "It's like a well-made movie"
Members of Monsta X, WJSN, IVE and more participate... "K.will is K.will" praised
7/11/24
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NewJeans Achieves Five Consecutive Million-Seller Status with Japanese Debut Single
'Sales of 'Supernatural' Reach 1.02 Million... Total Sales Since Debut Reach 7.55 Million
7/11/24
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FT Island Releases 7th Full Album 'Serious' After 17 Years Since Debut... "Showcasing Musical Tenacity"
Includes 10 Tracks Including Title Tracks 'Serious' and 'BURN IT'... All Members Participated in Writing and Composing
7/10/24
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TOMORROW X TOGETHER to Hold Japan's Four Major Dome Tour in the Shortest Time Since Debut
Concerts in Tokyo Dome starting on the 10th with a total of 8 shows... "We'll Bring Happiness Beyond Expectations"
7/10/24
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HYBE Artists' Stage Costumes to be Displayed at LA's Grammy Museum in Large-Scale Exhibition
'We Believe in Music' Exhibition to Run from August 2 to September 15
7/10/24
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aespa Tops Domestic and International Music Charts with 'Supernova,' Cementing Their Status as Global Hitmakers
Pre-release Track from First Full-Length Album Breaks Record for Longest Time at No. 1 on Domestic Charts... Named in Billboard's 'Top 20 K-pop Songs of 2024'
7/9/24
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TREASURE Solidifies Popularity in Japan with Theme Song for Primetime Drama
Successful Start to Second Fan Meeting Tour... Pre-release of 'REVERSE' Heightens Fan Anticipation
7/9/24
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Lee Seung-yoon Shares Musical Concerns and Reflections at Showcase for New Album 'Yeokseong'
Singer Lee Seung-yoon delved into his thoughts and reflections on his music.
7/3/24
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K-Pop 4th Generation Girl Groups Set to Dominate Tokyo Dome
K-Pop 4th generation representative girl groups are making their mark by consecutively performing at Tokyo Dome.
7/3/24
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NewJeans' Japanese Debut Single 'Supernatural' Reaches High Positions on US Billboard Charts
On July 2nd (local time), NewJeans' Japanese debut single "Supernatural" secured high positions on major US Billboard charts.
7/3/24
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All-Rounder Queen" Lee Chae-yeon Returns with New Mini Album 'SHOWDOWN'
On the 3rd, Lee Chae-yeon held a showcase for the release of her third mini-album ‘SHOWDOWN’ at Ilchi Art Hall in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam, Seoul.
7/3/24
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SHINee's Key Releases Sensational Music Video for Japanese Single ‘Tongue Tied’
SHINee’s Key has stirred excitement with the release of his music video for the Japanese single ‘Tongue Tied’.
7/3/24
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Kiss of Life Aims for 'Summer Queen' Title with Refreshing New Single 'Sticky'
Kiss of Life, known for their powerful vocals, confident stage presence, and hip, free-spirited concepts, has returned after three months with a refreshing and lively summer look.
7/1/24
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BabyMonster’s Unstoppable March Towards ‘Global Top Tier’ with New Song ‘Forever’
Rookie sensation BabyMonster continues their unstoppable march towards ‘Global Top Tier’ status.
7/2/24
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Girl Group STAYC Embarks on a New Musical Journey with Their First Full-Length Album
Girl group STAYC has launched a new musical journey with their debut full-length album.
7/1/24
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BTS's Jimin Sweeps iTunes Charts Worldwide with Pre-Release Track from Solo 2nd Album
BTS's Jimin has swept the iTunes charts worldwide with the pre-release track from his second solo album.
6/29/24
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BTS’s Jimin Prepares for the Release of Solo 2nd Album ‘Muse’ with Tracklist and Teasers
BTS’s Jimin is gearing up for the release of his second solo album, ‘Muse’, by revealing the tracklist, concept photos, and videos.
6/27/24
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BLACKPINK’s Lisa Returns with a Powerful Concept
BLACKPINK’s Lisa is making a powerful comeback with her new concept.
6/26/24
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BTS’s RM’s Solo 2nd Album Named 'Best Album' and 'Best Song' of First Half of 2024 by Major International Media
BTS member RM's solo second album has been named one of the 'Best Albums' and 'Best Songs' of the first half of 2024 by prestigious international media outlets.
6/26/24
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BTS Dominates Billboard Charts with Solo Releases, Showcasing Continued Global Influence
BTS continues to display their remarkable global influence with solo releases dominating the Billboard charts.
6/19/24
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LE SSERAFIM Achieves Another 'Hundred Million Streams' Milestone on Spotify
LE SSERAFIM has added another 'hundred million streams' song to their Spotify achievements.
6/18/24
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RIIZE Holds On and Offline Premier for First Mini Album 'RIIZING'
The group under SM Entertainment, celebrated the release of their first mini album by hosting an on-and-offline premiere event for their fans.
6/18/24
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BTS’s Jimin to Release Second Solo Album While Serving in the Military
Jimin of BTS is set to release his second solo album while fulfilling his military duties.
6/18/24
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HYBE Takes Legal Action Against Operators of Accounts Illegally Trading Artists’ Flight Information
On the 18th, HYBE announced that operators of social media accounts accused of illegally obtaining and trading flight information of their artists had been referred to the prosecutor’s office.
6/18/24
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Kim Soo Hyun to Host KCON LA 2024 with Rowoon and Jeon Somi
Actor Kim Soo Hyun will participate in the K-pop festival in the US, joined by Rowoon and Jeon Somi.
6/11/24
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BTS and ARMY to Celebrate 11th Anniversary with FESTA 2024
The celebration of BTS and their fandom, ARMY, is just two days away.
6/11/24
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SM Entertainment’s Response to INB100's Press Conference Allegations
SM Entertainment has expressed regret over the manner and content of the urgent press conference held today by INB100, which claimed unfair treatment of Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin (collectively known as CBX).
6/11/24
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Jungkook Treats Fans with New Song ‘Never Let Go’
Jungkook of BTS has gifted his fans with new music. On June 7 at 1 PM, he released the digital single “Never Let Go.”
6/7/24
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NewJeans Secure Top Spots on Billboard Charts with New Release
NewJeans have landed in the top positions on major Billboard charts with their new release.
6/4/24
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Why Fans Can't Help But Love aespa
Idols put a lot of thought into their concepts every time they make a comeback. Whether to go with a girl crush vibe, a refreshing image, or a cute girl style. Despite all these choices, if we were to pick the girl group with the most consistent and beloved concept, it would undoubtedly be aespa.
6/3/24
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BTS's Jungkook to Release New Single 'Never Let Go' for ARMY
BTS's Jungkook is sending a message to ARMY.
6/3/24
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Stray Kids Set Another Record with 'S-Class' Music Video
Stray Kids have set another record with their music video.
6/3/24
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BOYNEXTDOOR Holds Debut Fan Meeting 'ONEDOORful Day' in Seoul
BOYNEXTDOOR held their debut fan meeting 'ONEDOORful Day' at the Olympic Hall in Seoul's Olympic Park on the 1st and 2nd.
6/3/24
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IVE Departs for Paris to Continue World Tour
Starship Entertainment announced on the 3rd, "IVE has departed for Paris this morning to continue their world tour, 'Show What I Have.'"
6/3/24
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CEO Min Hee-jin Offers Reconciliation to HYBE
Min Hee-jin retained her position as CEO of ADOR following the interim shareholders' meeting held on the 31st.
6/1/24
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NewJeans Recognized as One of the Most Innovative and Influential Artists Under 21
The group NewJeans has been named one of the most innovative and influential artists under 21 in the music industry.
6/1/24
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BTS Jungkook's Solo Album 'GOLDEN' Shines on iTunes and Apple Music
BTS member Jungkook's solo album 'GOLDEN,' released last November, continues its impressive performance on iTunes and Apple Music.
6/1/24
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TOMORROW X TOGETHER Shines on 'Good Morning America'
The K-pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER, currently on their North American tour, made an appearance on the popular US morning show 'Good Morning America.'
6/1/24
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Min Hee-jin, CEO of ADOR, Extends Olive Branch to HYBE, Proposing Constructive Direction for All
Min Hee-jin, CEO of ADOR, extended an olive branch to HYBE during a press conference held at the Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the 31st, proposing a constructive direction for everyone involved.
6/1/24
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The court ruled in favor of Min Hee-jin
The court's ruling in favor of Min Hee-jin, the CEO of Ador, has propelled the HYBE-Min Hee-jin conflict into even rougher waters.
5/30/24
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BTS RM Reveals the Production of His New Album
Bighit Music released a live video of BTS RM's second solo album track 'Nuts' on the BTS official YouTube channel on the 30th.
5/30/24
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NewJeans Graces the Cover of British Magazine 'The Face'
NewJeans has graced the cover of the British magazine 'The Face.'
5/30/24
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SHINee Celebrates 16th Anniversary with Spectacular Encore Concert
SHINee shone brighter and more brilliantly than ever as they celebrated their 16th anniversary.
5/29/24
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aespa Aims to Show More Depth with 'Armageddon'
“If metal taste is aespa’s signature, we want to show that there are many more charms to us as you dive deeper.”
5/29/24
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NewJeans' New Song 'How Sweet' Climbs Spotify Global Chart
NewJeans' new song 'How Sweet' has shown a remarkable rise on the Spotify global chart.
5/29/24
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Jay Park Releases New Single 'Jay Park Season 2'
On the 28th at 6 PM, Jay Park released his new single 'Jay Park Season 2' on various online music platforms.
5/29/24
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BTS's Jungkook Continues to Soar in Popularity on Spotify
Jungkook of BTS continues to thrive in popularity on Spotify.
5/29/24
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Aespa Tops Worldwide Album Chart with 'Armageddon'
According to the latest iTunes update (as of the 27th), aespa has claimed the top spot on the Worldwide Album Chart with their first full-length album, 'Armageddon'.
RM of BTS is set to embark on his second solo venture.
On the 24th at 1 PM (Korean time), RM will release his second solo album 'Right Place, Wrong Person' on various music platforms.
5/24/24
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NewJeans to Release New Double Single 'How Sweet' After 10 Months
NewJeans is making a comeback with new music after 10 months
5/24/24
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IVE Successfully Concludes 'IVE SWITCH'Promotions
IVE Successfully Concludes 'IVE SWITCH'Promotions
5/23/24
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Stray Kids' New Single ‘Lose My Breath’ Featuring Charlie Puth Enters Billboard ‘Hot 100’
Stray Kids have once again entered the US Billboard 'Hot 100' with their new single ‘Lose My Breath’ featuring Charlie Puth, solidifying their position as a leading global K-pop group.
NewJeans to Release Double Single 'How Sweet' Tomorrow
The release of NewJeans’ new double single 'How Sweet' is just one day away.
5/23/24
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ILLIT’s ‘Magnetic’ Surpasses 200 Million Streams on Spotify
ILLIT's track 'Magnetic' from their mini-album 'Super Real Me' has surpassed 200 million streams on Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform.
5/23/24
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Investigation into BTS Chart Manipulation Allegations Underway
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) is verifying facts before launching a full-scale investigation into allegations of chart manipulation involving BTS.
5/23/24
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HYBE's Strategic Moves for ADOR's Leadership Changes
HYBE is putting significant effort into the removal of Min Hee-jin, the CEO of ADOR. Key candidates for the new ADOR board include HYBE's C-level executives, such as Lee Jae-sang, HYBE’s CSO (Chief Strategy Officer).
5/23/24
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NewJeans Members Danielle and Minji Address the Internal Conflict at HYBE
Danielle and Minji, members of the group NewJeans, have shared their feelings amid the internal conflict at HYBE, showing a strengthened attitude and focusing on protecting their fans.
ZeroBaseOne Tops Japanese Charts with New Album
ZeroBaseOne is experiencing a surge in popularity in Japan, topping major charts with their new release.
Aespa Teases Expansive Musical Spectrum with Upcoming Album
Aespa has hinted at a broad musical spectrum with their upcoming release.