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Jimin's 'Who': Making K-Pop History on the Billboard Hot 100
How did Jimin's solo track 'Who' rewrite the K-pop record books on the Billboard charts?
4/8/25
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FIFTY FIFTY's 'Day & Night': Analyzing the April 2025 Comeback
From "Cupid" to "Perfect Crime": Are you ready for FIFTY FIFTY's bold new transformation?
4/8/25
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Red Velvet's New Chapter: Analyzing Wendy and Yeri's Individual Paths
What happens when K-pop idols chart their own course while staying together?
4/7/25
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Global Superstar BTS's Shining Dedication: Detailed Report on Members' Military Service
ARMY, are you keeping up with the members during their service? Let's dive into the details of their dedicated military life
4/7/25
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Byeon Woo-seok After 'Lovely Runner': Status & Future Prospects (April 2025 Update)
The 'Sun-jae fever' continues! One year after 'Lovely Runner', what's next for breakout star Byeon Woo-seok?
4/9/25
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ADOR Files Injunction Against NewJeans to Prohibit Advertising Contracts: "A Threat to the Foundation of the K-pop Industry"
"Continued Attempts to Independently Sign Advertising Deals"... Request to Restrict Commercial Activities Until Exclusive Contract Dispute Is Resolved
1/13/25
Music
Park Gyu-young: "Feeling the Global Phenomenon of Squid Game 2... Bringing a Twist with a New Character"
10 Days at No. 1 on Netflix in 93 Countries Simultaneously... "Put a Lot of Effort Into the Pink Guard Kang Noeul Role"
1/11/25
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Rosé’s Self-Composed Song Apartment Climbs Billboard and UK Official Charts: "2024, the Most Challenging Yet Rewarding Year"
Billboard Hot 100 No. 5 and UK Official Singles Chart No. 2: "An Unforgettable Year with Amazing Friends"
1/7/25
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HYBE’s Eventful 2024: “From NewJeans Contract Termination to Bang Si-hyuk’s Controversies”
From Min Hee-jin-HYBE disputes to BTS Suga’s DUI incident… A tough year for K-pop’s largest corporation
12/30/24
Music
7 Reasons to Watch ‘Squid Game Season 2’… "A Wild Ride Surpassing the Original"
From Lee Byung-hun to Park Sung-hoon, a Masterclass in Acting… Twists and Symbolic Clues Galore
12/26/24
Movie/Drama
Unreleased Squid Game 2 Nominated for Golden Globe Best TV Drama… “An Unprecedented Move”
Rare Nomination for an Unreleased TV Series… Netflix’s “Christmas Release” Strategy Gains Attention
12/10/24
Movie/Drama
K-pop’s “7-Year Curse” Becomes the “3-Year Danger Zone”: Rookie Girl Groups Announce Contract Terminations
Contract Disputes Emerge for Newly Debuted Groups Like NewJeans and VCHA... A Shift in Girl Group Management Paradigm
12/9/24
Music
Fiery Priest 2 Ratings and OTT Rankings Surge Together: Praised for "Black Comedy Critique of Society"
Ranked #1 Among Domestic Miniseries and #2 on Disney+ Worldwide... Sharp Social Satire Combined with Humor Garners Attention
NewJeans Announces Termination of Exclusive Contract with ADOR: "We Can No Longer Work with a Company That Fails to Protect Its Artists"
A Shocking Decision by a Global K-pop Leader... Experts Predict a Turning Point for Industry Contract Practices
11/29/24
Music
K-Pop Idol Rosé’s Honest Confession: “I Want to Show the Real Me Behind the Perfect Image”
From BLACKPINK Member to Solo Artist, Rosé Shares Her Journey of Self-Discovery Shaped by YG’s Rigorous Training System
11/27/24
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BTS’s Jimin Wins Grand Prize ‘Fans’ Choice of the Year’ at MAMA Awards, First Solo Winner in a Decade
Achieves 4 Billion Streams as the First K-pop Soloist During Military Service, Extending BTS’s Award Dominance
11/26/24
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Rosé Releases New Single ‘Number One Girl’ with Bruno Mars as Producer
Track from Upcoming First Full-Length Album Rosie Pre-Released; First Performance of ‘APT.’ with Bruno Mars Confirmed for MAMA AWARDS
11/22/24
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BTS’ Jin Premieres ‘Running Wild’ on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Appears on NBC’s Iconic Talk Show to Introduce New Album; Special Fan Event ‘Merry Run Around’ Scheduled in Seoul on the 24th
11/21/24
Music
Tensions Escalate Between NewJeans and ADOR
ADOR Affirms Commitment to Supporting NewJeans Without Min Hee-jin as Attention Turns to Their Next Moves Amid Notice Deadline
11/20/24
Music
Actor Song Jae-Rim Passes Away... Allegations of Persistent Harassment by Japanese Sasaeng Fan
Months of Relentless Stalking Including Online Defamation and Distribution of Photos of Acquaintances... Police Confirm Discovery of a Suicide Note
11/14/24
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Director Hwang Dong-hyuk on Casting Choi Seung-hyun: "Perhaps My Judgment Was Short"
Explains, "Thorough Verification Through Auditions and Readings... An Actor Who Needed Great Courage for the Role"
11/12/24
Movie/Drama
'T-ara Bullying Scandal' Reignited After 12 Years
Where Did the Lessons of the Past Go? The Storm Caused by MBK Entertainment's CEO's Comments on Variety Show
11/11/24
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Rosé Achieves Success with 'APT.', Faces Malicious Rumors
Despite Record-Breaking Achievements like 100 Million Spotify Streams and No. 8 on Billboard, Plagiarism Allegations and Malicious Rumors Spread
11/11/24
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GOT7's Jinyoung Completes 18-Month Military Service
Surprise Visit from Yugyeom and BamBam to Celebrate... Hints at New GOT7 Album in the Works
11/7/24
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Singer BIBI Returns as Actress Kim Hyung-seo
Conquering the Screen with Innate Acting Talent Proven on Stage... "An Actress with Instinctive Acting Ability"
11/6/24
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Disney+'s 'Gangnam B-Side' Unveils Three Distinct Characters of Jo Woo-jin, Ji Chang-wook, and Ha Yoon-kyung
Keyword stills released ahead of November 6 premiere... "From humanistic sexiness to daring transformations"
G-Dragon Releases New Song 'POWER' After 7 Years
Addresses Drug Allegations and 2nd-Generation Idol Pride... Scheduled for MAMA Awards Performance in November
10/31/24
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'MAMA Awards' Celebrates 25th Anniversary with First U.S. Event
Relay Broadcasts Planned from LA and Osaka... Special Performances Including G-Dragon's Comeback Stage
10/29/24
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BLACKPINK’s Rosé: MBE Honor Resurfaces Amidst 'APT.' Chart Success
Fastest K-Pop Female Solo Artist to Reach 100 Million Spotify Streams... Potential Knighthood in the UK Royal Honors
10/28/24
Music
Belift Lab CEO Kim Tae-ho: "ILLIT's Alleged Plagiarism of NewJeans Is Completely Unfounded"
Civil lawsuit and charges filed against former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin... Awaiting judicial decision
10/24/24
Music
aespa Unveils Music Video Teaser for New Mini Album Whiplash
Album Set to Drop on the 21st at 6 PM... "Highlighting Empowered and Futuristic Characters"
10/20/24
Music
Kim Sejeong Returns as the Rom-Com Queen After Two Years with Brewing Love
New Monday-Tuesday Drama Brewing Love Premieres November 4... Set to Showcase Her Charming Energy as a Top Salesperson at a Liquor Company
10/15/24
Movie/Drama
UNIS Named One of ‘12 Rising Girl Groups to Watch’ by GRAMMY.com
Proves Global Influence Just 8 Months After Debut... Following Successful Japan Fan Meeting, First Philippine Fan Concert Set
10/11/24
Music
NewJeans' Hanni Decides to Appear Solo at Parliamentary Audit... "For Bunnies and the Members"
Scheduled to Attend as a Witness Regarding Workplace Harassment Allegations... Highlights the Importance of the Parliamentary Audit
10/10/24
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Jung So-min Portrays the Growth of a 'K-Firstborn' in 'Love Next Door'... "Found Comfort Through Seok Ryu"
Gains Empathy Through Journey of Self-Discovery... Adds Depth to the Character Based on Personal Experience
10/9/24
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Jennie Embarks on a New Journey as a Solo Artist… Releases New Single 'Mantra' on the 11th
Second BLACKPINK Member to Go Solo… Global and Domestic Music Markets in Focus
10/7/24
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FIFTY FIFTY Unveils 'Gravity' for the First Time on 'Show! Champion'… "Overwhelmed with Emotions"
Showcases B-Side Track Alongside Title Track 'SOS'… Keena: "We Will Show a More Impressive and Powerful Performance"
10/3/24
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"Dear Hyeri": The Contrast of Sorrow and Happiness Through Shin Haesun's Dual Role
The Duality of a Sister Longing for Her Missing Sibling and a Sister Living a New Life... Exploring Identity Confusion and the Meaning of Happiness
ADOR Responds to NewJeans' Deadline... Min Hee-jin Reappointed as Director, CEO Return 'Not an Option'
Five-Year Producing Proposal for NewJeans... Detailed Response Delivered to Members
9/25/24
Music
FIFTY FIFTY Overcomes Legal Disputes and Makes a Comeback as a 5-Member Group
Keena and new members release mini-album 'Love Tune'... Eyes on whether global success will continue
9/20/24
Music
Former APRIL Member Lee Na-eun Faces Career Setback Due to Kwaktube’s 'Proxy Forgiveness' Controversy
Bullying Allegations Against Lee Hyun-joo Resurface... Public Opinion Deteriorates, Jeopardizing Her Comeback
9/18/24
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FIFTY FIFTY’s Agency ATTRAKT Accuses Former Members and Warner Music Korea of Tampering
Evidence Including Audio Recordings Secured"... Accusation Against Warner Music Korea: "Attempt to Steal Artists with Money and Power
9/17/24
Music
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
Music
Veteran 2' Returns After 9 Years... Hwang Jung-min and Jung Hae-in Lead in an Action-Packed Crime Thriller
Director Ryoo Seung-wan Balances Realism with Action... Will It Surpass the 13 Million Viewers of the First Film?
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
Music
Jung So-min’s Character in Love Next Door Battles Stomach Cancer, Dividing Viewer Opinions
Rising Ratings at Risk Due to "Heavy Secret" Reveal... Viewers Disappointed: "Expected a Healing Rom-com"
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
Music
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
Music
Everything About Byeon Woo-Seok
Byeon Woo-Seok is a Korean actor who started his career as a model.
8/25/24
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Mukbang YouTuber Tzuyang Reveals Past Assault and Sexual Abuse... Accusations of Blackmail by "Rekka YouTubers" Emerge
Shocking Past of a YouTuber with 10.1 Million Subscribers... Evidence of Blackmail and Monetary Demands by Certain YouTubers
7/16/24
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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
Music
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
Music
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
Music
Person Mistaken as Mistress by Actress Hwang Jung-eum Pleads for End to Secondary Harm, Explains Settlement Failure
A person identified as A, who was mistakenly accused of being a mistress by actress Hwang Jung-eum, has appealed for an end to secondary harm and clarified the reasons for the settlement failure, stating it was not about money.
6/26/24
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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
Music
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
Music
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
Music
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
Music
How to Become a K-Pop Idol: A Journey from Aspiring Trainee to Star
Let's explore what it takes to become a K-Pop idol, from the initial audition to the rigorous training process.
5/20/24
Culture
Min Hee-jin vs HYBE: Legal Battle Over Management Rights Intensifies
The management rights dispute between HYBE and Min Hee-jin, CEO of Ador, has escalated into a legal battle.
5/8/24
Music
IVE's New Music Video 'HEYA' Sparks Controversy Among Chinese Netizens Over Cultural Claims
The music video for IVE's new song 'HEYA' is unexpectedly suffering from malicious comments from Chinese netizens.
4/30/24
Music
Rise of the 5th Generation: Shaping a New Era in K-pop
K-pop is divided into "generations," and idols belonging to each generation share a sense of solidarity and form a common ground.
4/24/24
Music
The Irony and Paradox of 'The Sympathizer'... Director Park Chan-wook's Meticulous Design Method (Press Conference)
"It's a story that never truly ends. It's not just someone else's tale. It will deeply resonate with us as well." (Director Park Chan-wook)
Enjoy a High-Quality Seoul Trip at a Luxurious Korean Restaurant
Let's meet premium Korean restaurants with the quality suitable for business meetings or dining with business partners
4/12/24
Twice's Chaeyoung in a Relationship with Zion.T
Chaeyoung has been in a relationship with Zion.T for six months.
4/5/24
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A Spring Date to Daehakro, the Street of Culture and Arts
Let me introduce you to a Daehakro course where you can encounter various attractions
3/29/24
Foreigners' Awkward Korean: How Do Koreans think It?
In recent years, Koreans have been showing positive reactions to foreigners who are learning and trying to use Korean.
3/29/24
Culture
NewJeans Announces Comeback and Debut in Japan
The announcement stated that NewJeans will be releasing double singles in Korea and Japan on May 24th and June 21st, respectively.
3/27/24
Music
The Roundup: Punishment: Character Preview
The Roundup: Punishment: Character Preview
We want to be a category called ONEWE"... 'Complete' ONEWE joins the K-band craze
The talented boy band ONEWE has returned after 1 year and 3 months with their 3rd mini-album.
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K-pop star IU wants to be a grandma who fills up the Olympic Gymnastics Arena
K-pop star IU dreams of performing in gymnastics stadiums till she's seventy.
3/18/24
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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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Mukbang YouTuber Tzuyang Reveals Past Assault and Sexual Abuse... Accusations of Blackmail by "Rekka YouTubers" Emerge
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ZeroBaseOne Tops Japanese Charts with New Album
ZeroBaseOne is experiencing a surge in popularity in Japan, topping major charts with their new release.
CEO Min Hee-jin Offers Reconciliation to HYBE
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6/1/24
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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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Kang Fulls Universum trifft auf Disney: Die Bedeutung von „märchenhafter Hoffnung“ in Light Shop
Dystopien mit der universellen Kraft der „Liebe“ überwinden: Die Weiterentwicklung von Kang Fulls Erzählkunst
12/30/24
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The Secret to the Success of ‘Lovely Runner’ Revealed by Production Team... "A Collaboration Between Rising Stars and Newcomers"
Writer Lee Si-eun and Directors Yoon Jong-ho and Kim Tae-yeop Share Behind-the-Scenes Stories of the Drama's Creation
Lee Jung-eun and Jung Eun-ji shine in dual role in 'Miss Night and Day'
Winning hearts with roles as a job seeker and a senior intern... Enters Netflix global chart
LE SSERAFIM's Kim Chaewon Unveils First Featured Song since Debut
American singer-songwriter Tori Kelly released the track 'Spruce' from her new album 'Tori' on the 5th.
4/5/24
Music
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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We want to be a category called ONEWE"... 'Complete' ONEWE joins the K-band craze
The talented boy band ONEWE has returned after 1 year and 3 months with their 3rd mini-album.
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Park Gyu-young: "Feeling the Global Phenomenon of Squid Game 2... Bringing a Twist with a New Character"
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1/11/25
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BTS’s V and Jungkook File 67,500 USD Damage Lawsuit Against YouTube Channel ‘Taldeoksooyongso’
Legal Action Taken Together with Big Hit Music... First Hearing Scheduled for the 23rd
8/16/24
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Queen of Tears ranks 1st in its time slot
Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won moved the viewers with their affectionate pure love story.
IVE's New Music Video 'HEYA' Sparks Controversy Among Chinese Netizens Over Cultural Claims
The music video for IVE's new song 'HEYA' is unexpectedly suffering from malicious comments from Chinese netizens.
4/30/24
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NewJeans' Source was SAUCE"... Min Hee-jin's Self-Contradictory Claims
The glory of NewJeans is not hers alone to claim.
4/24/24
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Stray Kids, First K-pop Group to Debut at '2024 Met Gala' in the US
Stray Kids became the first K-pop group to have all members attend the 'Met Gala'.
5/8/24
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BTS’ Jin Premieres ‘Running Wild’ on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Appears on NBC’s Iconic Talk Show to Introduce New Album; Special Fan Event ‘Merry Run Around’ Scheduled in Seoul on the 24th
11/21/24
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Jennie Acknowledges Indoor Smoking Controversy and Apologizes... Image Recovery Becomes Future Task
Official Apology Issued Through Agency.. While Containing the Situation, Image Damage is Inevitable
7/9/24
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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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GOT7's Jinyoung Completes 18-Month Military Service
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11/7/24
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The Dark Side of K-pop Localization… VCHA Member’s Exit Highlights the Dilemma of Globalization
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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
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Byeon Woo-seok's Remarkable Journey: From 100 Failed Auditions to Becoming the Nation's First Love with 'Lovely Runner'
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8/23/24
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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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Singer BIBI Returns as Actress Kim Hyung-seo
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5/3/24
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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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Jannabi Faces Controversy Over Collaboration with Former Member Yoo Young-hyun Amid School Violence Scandal; Agency Apologizes
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11/26/24
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Lee Chang-sub Releases First Full Album in 6 Years, '1991'... Unveils Autobiographical Stories in Double Title Tracks
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SHINee Celebrates 16th Anniversary with Spectacular Encore Concert
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BTS Jimin and Song Da-eun's Dating Rumors Resurface
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BTS's Jimin Sweeps iTunes Charts Worldwide with Pre-Release Track from Solo 2nd Album
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aespa's Supernova Named "Best Song of 2024" by Billboard and NME... “A Defining K-pop Anthem of the Year”
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Apink's Yoon Bomi and Rado Confirm 8-Year Relationship
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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
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Stray Kids Set Another Record with 'S-Class' Music Video
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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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Overseas BTS ARMY Releases Statement Opposing the Return of Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin
#MinHeeJinOut' Hashtag Dominates Global Trends... Claims She "Harmed BTS
9/17/24
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SEVENTEEN Captivates Disney's Year-End Special Show: 'Santa Claus' Performance in Front of the Millennium Falcon Goes Viral
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12/2/24
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ADOR Files Injunction Against NewJeans to Prohibit Advertising Contracts: "A Threat to the Foundation of the K-pop Industry"
"Continued Attempts to Independently Sign Advertising Deals"... Request to Restrict Commercial Activities Until Exclusive Contract Dispute Is Resolved
1/13/25
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HyunA and Yong Jun-hyung to Marry on October 11... "Great Comfort to Each Other"
Public Relationship Blossoms in 9 Months... Ceremony to Take Place at Samcheonggak, Seoul
7/9/24
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Ador and HYBE Locked in Legal Battle Over Alleged Unauthorized Payments
This time, the issue involves a stylist at Ador, who reportedly received payments directly from advertisers without HYBE's involvement
'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
Music
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
Music
BTS’s Suga Drunk Driving Incident Sparks ‘Suga Challenge’ Controversy... Claims of “Anti-Fan Impersonation” Emerge
Drunk Driving Posts Spread on Social Media... Fans Claim "Mockery by Overseas Anti-Fans"
8/12/24
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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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BTS Jin Appointed as Seoul Tourism Ambassador, Becomes Global Sensation
Leads the 'Feel Soul Good' Campaign... Gaining Attention from International Media
8/22/24
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Rookie Girl Group ILLIT Wins 'Best New Female Artist' at MAMA 2024, Ushering in a New Era for K-pop
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HYBE Files Complaint Against ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin for Alleged Attempt to Seize Management Rights, Sparking Intense Public Dispute.
The conflict between HYBE andADOR has exploded, with HYBE accusing Min Hee-jin of attempting to "seize management rights," while Min Hee-jin denies the allegations.
4/25/24
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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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SHINee’s Minho Makes a Romantic Transformation with His First Full-Length Album CALL BACK
10 Tracks Including the Title Track CALL BACK... Performance Highlighting His Unique Physique
10/24/24
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Netflix's 'The 8 Show' Tops Global Non-English Series Chart
Netflix's 'The 8 Show' continues to captivate audiences in its second week, securing the number one spot on Netflix's global TOP 10 non-English series chart.
Aespa Teases Expansive Musical Spectrum with Upcoming Album
Aespa has hinted at a broad musical spectrum with their upcoming release.
Netflix Series Sequels in Crisis... Continuous Underperformance from 'Gyeongseong Creature' to 'Hellbound'
Actor Risks and Story Issues Overlap... Attention Focused on 'Squid Game 2' Success
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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Byeon Woo-seok Rises as a Global Star with 'Lovely Runner'... Joins the Ranks of "Asia Prince"
Proven Global Popularity through the Success of tvN Drama 'Lovely Runner' and OST Charting on Billboard... Solidifies Position as a Hallyu Star through Overseas Fan Meeting Tour and Participation in Global Fashion Brand Events
8/23/24
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LE SSERAFIM to Perform Solo Stage at Coachella
LE SSERAFIM will perform a 40-minute solo stage at the Sahara Stage starting on the 13th.
4/11/24
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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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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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Jennie Embarks on a New Journey as a Solo Artist… Releases New Single 'Mantra' on the 11th
Second BLACKPINK Member to Go Solo… Global and Domestic Music Markets in Focus
10/7/24
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ATEEZ Celebrates 6th Debut Anniversary with Special Content... "Commemorating with ATINY"
Dominated Global Festivals This Year Including Coachella and Mawazine... Achieved Four Consecutive Million-Seller Albums, Proving Growth
10/24/24
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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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aespa to Bring Hip-Hop Dance Vibes with New Album 'Whiplash'... Set for Release on October 21st
6 Tracks Including EDM Title Song... Solo Tracks from Each Member Pre-Released
10/9/24
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FIFTY FIFTY’s Agency ATTRAKT Accuses Former Members and Warner Music Korea of Tampering
Evidence Including Audio Recordings Secured"... Accusation Against Warner Music Korea: "Attempt to Steal Artists with Money and Power
9/17/24
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ILLIT: The Rising Stars of HYBE's Global Kpop
ILLIT is HYBE's new girl group, formed through the global audition program 'Are You Next' as a multinational quintet.
4/19/24
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Rosé Achieves Success with 'APT.', Faces Malicious Rumors
Despite Record-Breaking Achievements like 100 Million Spotify Streams and No. 8 on Billboard, Plagiarism Allegations and Malicious Rumors Spread
11/11/24
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BTS to Reunite for Jin’s Military Discharge on June 12
On June 12, BTS will gather to welcome Jin as he completes his military service.
6/10/24
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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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BTS Jimin Listed as 'Music Platinum Player' by The Hollywood Reporter... Proves Global Popularity
Selected Alongside Beyoncé and Taylor Swift... Praised for Having Two Albums Hit No. 2 on the Billboard 200 – a First for K-pop
9/26/24
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NCT’s Taeil Leaves Group Amid Sexual Crime Allegations… SM: "Case Is Severe, Further Activities Impossible"
SM Entertainment Releases Official Statement… Taeil Under Police Investigation
8/28/24
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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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Actor Byeon Woo-seok is experiencing the hottest period of his career since his debut and has emerged as a top star.
Byeon Woo-seok's tvN drama "Lovely Runner" has been overwhelming from the start
Song Joong-ki's "Loh Kiwan" Continues to Captivate Global Audiences
Loh Kiwan, a Netflix film starring Song Joong-ki and Choi Sung-eun, has topped the Netflix global TOP 10 non-English films list for the second week of its release
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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Byeon Woo-seok After 'Lovely Runner': Status & Future Prospects (April 2025 Update)
The 'Sun-jae fever' continues! One year after 'Lovely Runner', what's next for breakout star Byeon Woo-seok?
4/9/25
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BTS's Jin Becomes LANEIGE's First Male Global Ambassador, Sparking Worldwide Sell-Outs
Tops Sales Across All Age Groups at Olive Young, Sold Out in the U.S., Hong Kong, the Philippines, and More... Proves Power of the 'Sold-Out King'
10/11/24
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NewJeans’ Hanni Faces E-6 Visa Expiration Next Month... Full-Group Activities at Risk
New Visa Issuance Expected to Take 2-3 Months... Speculation of Stay in Australia Arises
1/22/25
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LE SSERAFIM Becomes First K-Pop Girl Group to Perform Solo at MTV Europe Music Awards
Perfect Performance Noted by Local Host... BBC Praises "Sophisticated and Meticulous Stage"
11/11/24
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SM Entertainment Denies High-Level Rumors Involving NCT's Johnny and Haechan
High-level rumors involving NCT's Johnny and Haechan have been spreading. SM Entertainment has strongly denied these allegations, stating, "These are completely false."
6/4/24
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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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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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Jung Hae-in Succeeds in His First Romantic Comedy with Love Next Door... Proves His Versatile Acting Range
From Youth Rom-Com to Action Films, Jung Hae-in Shines in Various Genres... Anticipation Grows for His Role in Veteran 2
9/5/24
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SEVENTEEN Performs on Disney’s Holiday Special... “First K-Pop Group to Appear,” Proving Global Status
Alongside Elton John and John Legend... Delivers a Christmas carol performance on 'Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade'
12/26/24
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NewJeans Demands Termination of Exclusive Contract with ADOR
All Five Members Send Certified Letter... Request Measures Related to HYBE's Decision and Return of Former CEO Min Hee-jin
11/14/24
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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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Stray Kids to Perform at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards for the Second Consecutive Year... “Making New K-pop History”
Nominated in 4 Categories Including Top Duo/Group… Demonstrating Global Influence with Five Consecutive Billboard 200 No. 1 Albums
12/10/24
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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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NewJeans' Hanni Decides to Appear Solo at Parliamentary Audit... "For Bunnies and the Members"
Scheduled to Attend as a Witness Regarding Workplace Harassment Allegations... Highlights the Importance of the Parliamentary Audit
10/10/24
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Global Superstar BTS's Shining Dedication: Detailed Report on Members' Military Service
ARMY, are you keeping up with the members during their service? Let's dive into the details of their dedicated military life
4/7/25
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