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‘BTS 방탄소년단’, With Regular Album No. 5 ‘Arirang’—Simultaneously Topping ‘Billboard’… A New Chapter in K-Pop History

‘BTS 방탄소년단’, With Regular Album No. 5 ‘Arirang’—Simultaneously Topping ‘Billboard’… A New Chapter in K-Pop History

Overcoming limited eligible downloads and exclusion from YouTube, they also reached No. 1 on the ‘Hot 100.’ From mid-tier hip-hop idol groups to No. 1 on Billboard’s singles and albums—then, after completing military service, returning to No. 1 again. “BTS, as a global pop artist—BTS itself is a genre… ‘ARMY’ is a community of values that goes beyond consumers.”
BTS Sweeps ‘Billboard’ at the Same Time With Regular Album No. 5 ‘Arirang’… A New History for K-PopAs Korea’s top global group, BTS, they pulled off an exceptional feat with their fifth regular album, ‘Arirang’—simultaneously claiming No. 1 on the U. S.
[KPOP Issue] Han Young-ae Returns with a Comeback Concert Featuring Kim Tae-won’s “SnowRain,” Marking Her 50th Debut Anniversary

[KPOP Issue] Han Young-ae Returns with a Comeback Concert Featuring Kim Tae-won’s “SnowRain,” Marking Her 50th Debut Anniversary

Revival’s Kim Tae-won Writes and Composes a New Song to Be Released—Five-City Nationwide Tour Kicks Off in Seoul This June
A giant of Korean popular music, ‘Han Young-ae’, releases new song to mark ‘50th debut anniversary’A living legend, singer ‘Han Young-ae’, is returning to the public with ‘50th debut anniversary’ celebrations. Her agency, Namu Music, announced that it will release a brand-new single, ‘SnowRain’, on...
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[AI Film Issue] "Jang Yeong-sil in a Painting by Rubens?" AI Movie "The Man in Hanbok" to Release in May

A source work about Jang Yeong-sil’s trip to Europe—one that vanished from history—recreated from concept to screen using AI technology throughout, reborn in living visuals!
[The Mystery of Jang Yeong-sil’s Disappearance—Brought Back to Life on Screen]The elusive whereabouts of Joseon’s greatest scientist, 'Jang Yeong-sil,' meet cutting-edge 'Artificial Intelligence ' technology, and are perfectly brought to life on screen.
[KMOVIE Issue] 15 Million-Viewer Box-Office Hit 'Wangsa-nam' Shot Location in Yeongwol Draws a Big Turnout for Eco-Friendly Market 'Jjomarket'—1,500 Attendees

[KMOVIE Issue] 15 Million-Viewer Box-Office Hit 'Wangsa-nam' Shot Location in Yeongwol Draws a Big Turnout for Eco-Friendly Market 'Jjomarket'—1,500 Attendees

Eco-Friendly Local Market 'Jjomarket' Held at Cheongnyeongpo in Yeongwol, Key Filming Location for 'Wangsa-nam'—More Than 1,500 People Attend
A 15 Million-Viewer Box-Office Breakout 'Wangsa-nam' Shot in 'Yeongwol' Draws a Huge Crowd at the Local Market 'Yeongwol Jjomarket'The key filming location of the 15 million-audience film 'Wangsa-nam'—'Yeongwol', Gangwon Province—has rapidly emerged as a nationwide travel hotspot.
[Theater News] Summer Exclusivity Is Over…‘Scream 7’ and ‘Salmokji’ Square Off in April’s Horror Lineup

[Theater News] Summer Exclusivity Is Over…‘Scream 7’ and ‘Salmokji’ Square Off in April’s Horror Lineup

Neve Campbell in ‘Scream 7,’ Kim Hye-yoon in ‘Salmokji,’ and Blumhouse’s new ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy.’ April’s horror lineup that brings an end to the “summer-only” era.
[Planning] Summer exclusivity is over—An April lineup of ‘horror films’ takes over the theater scene‘Horror films’ are no longer considered “summer-only. ” In the upcoming April theater season, chilling ‘horror films’ are rolling out one after another, right in the spotlight.
[K-Pop News] 'K-Pop Festival' 2026 MAMA at Kyocera Dome in Osaka in November

[K-Pop News] 'K-Pop Festival' 2026 MAMA at Kyocera Dome in Osaka in November

CJ ENM to Host '2026 MAMA' in Osaka on Nov. 20–21... A Major-Scale Event Promised
The pinnacle of global K-pop, '2026 MAMA Awards' lands in OsakaAsia's most prestigious global K-pop awards ceremony, '2026 MAMA Awards ', will be held at 'Kyocera Dome' in Osaka, Japan, from November 20 to 21.This is the third time Osaka has hosted the event—after 2022 and 2024—bringing together...
[POP Issue] Charlie Puth on “Whatever’s Clever!”: “In the AI Era, I Capture the Most Human Music”

[POP Issue] Charlie Puth on “Whatever’s Clever!”: “In the AI Era, I Capture the Most Human Music”

New release featuring Utada Hikaru and Kenny G, “Whatever’s Clever!” drops. Centered on imperfection over perfection, he kicks off a world tour next month.
"Charlie Puth"—the most human music in the AI era. . . Releases his fourth studio albumGlobal pop star 'Charlie Puth' makes a brilliant comeback with his fourth studio album 'Whatever’s Clever. '. According to Warner Music Korea, the album was released simultaneously worldwide on the 27th.
[OTT Issue] Park Seo-joon·Uhm Tae-goo Unleash a Top-Tier Noir…Disney+’s ‘I’ll Be a Sinner’

[OTT Issue] Park Seo-joon·Uhm Tae-goo Unleash a Top-Tier Noir…Disney+’s ‘I’ll Be a Sinner’

Based on the Kakao Webtoon original, directed by Hong Won-chan. A high-intensity crime-action noir set in the 1980s.
'Park Seo-joon'·'Uhm Tae-goo'·'Jo Hye-joo', 'Disney+' action noir 'I’ll Be a Sinner' meet in an explosive clashActors 'Park Seo-joon', 'Uhm Tae-goo', and 'Jo Hye-joo' announce the arrival of a dominating action noir through 'I’ll Be a Sinner', the 'Disney+' original series.
[Photo&] BTS’ “Swim” Takes No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100…A Historic 5th Pop Milestone After The Beatles

[Photo&] BTS’ “Swim” Takes No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100…A Historic 5th Pop Milestone After The Beatles

With “Swim,” the title track from their 5th studio album, BTS simultaneously dominate both the Billboard singles and album charts—becoming the fifth group in history to earn the most No. 1s, following The Beatles.
'BTS', 'Billboard' take over at the same time. . . 'ARIRANG' sets a new milestone in pop music historyThe global pop music history landscape is shifting once again. The group 'BTS' pulled off a stunning simultaneous takeover of the No. 1 spot on both the U. S.
‘Pioneer of U.S. EDM’ DJ Dan Dies at 57

‘Pioneer of U.S. EDM’ DJ Dan Dies at 57

A legendary house-music pioneer; fans worldwide stunned by the sudden news Powered the global club scene for 40 years, with works spanning Depeche Mode and Lady Gaga remixes Colleagues: “A brother who tried to heal the world with music”… an outpouring of condolences across the EDM community
DJ Dan, a pioneer who laid the groundwork for American electronic music and a master of house music, has died. Major outlets including Billboard reported on the 29th , citing his spokesperson, that DJ Dan passed away at age 57.