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[Official UK Charts] ‘Golden’ from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ races on for 72 consecutive weeks, making history

[Official UK Charts] ‘Golden’ from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ races on for 72 consecutive weeks, making history

The soundtrack’s power takes it to the top for the first time in 13 years since Psy, with awards from the Oscars and Grammys fueling its longevity
An animated soundtrack’s remarkable run shakes up the global music market “Golden,” the signature soundtrack song from Netflix’s original animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” is enjoying an explosive run on the “Official Singles Chart,” one of the world’s most prestigious pop charts.
The Weeknd’s World Tour Tops $1.3 Billion, Sets Record for Male Solo Artist

The Weeknd’s World Tour Tops $1.3 Billion, Sets Record for Male Solo Artist

Highest-grossing single tour ever… 9 million tickets sold across 30 countries
Four-year marathon comes to an end… single stadium tour makes pop history Global pop star “The Weeknd” has wrapped up a massive world tour that took him around the globe over the past four years, marking an unprecedented milestone in live music history.
Virtual Idol Group PLAVE Donates 100 Million Won to UNICEF, Spreading Goodwill Worldwide

Virtual Idol Group PLAVE Donates 100 Million Won to UNICEF, Spreading Goodwill Worldwide

Donates 100 million won to the Korean Committee for UNICEF to help children in crisis around the world To deliver a message about mental health as a keynote speaker at The Children’s Festa on November 20, ahead of World Children’s Day Recently set a new career high by reaching No. 31 on the Billboard 200 with its fifth mini album, 'HYPERDRIVE'
Virtual idol group PLAVE has made a meaningful contribution, donating 100 million won to help children around the world. Donates 100 million won to the Korean Committee for UNICEF to help children in crisis According to the Korean Committee for UNICEF on the 2nd, PLAVE donated 100 million won to...
Universal Music Unveils Rare Verve Records Jazz Releases for Label’s 70th Anniversary: A 13-Day ‘Listening Exhibition’

Universal Music Unveils Rare Verve Records Jazz Releases for Label’s 70th Anniversary: A 13-Day ‘Listening Exhibition’

Pop-up exhibition opens Nov. 17 at PEZ in Yongsan, featuring curator sessions and classic-album listening programs
Seven decades of jazz history, with masterpieces brought to life for the senses Global music company Universal Music is staging a special pop-up exhibition to mark the 70th anniversary of Verve Records, a cornerstone of jazz.
Late Shin Hae-chul, Yoo Jae-suk and BLACKPINK to Receive Top Cultural Honors on Oct. 29

Late Shin Hae-chul, Yoo Jae-suk and BLACKPINK to Receive Top Cultural Honors on Oct. 29

Shin Hae-chul to receive Silver Crown, Yoo Jae-suk the Bogwan Order and BLACKPINK the Okgwan Order; 36 honorees, including Yoo Hae-jin and Jang Hang-jun, to receive commendations
Silver Crown Order of Cultural Merit to Be Awarded Posthumously to Shin Hae-chul 17th Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards to Be Held Oct. 29, Honoring 36 People and Teams, Including 10 Order of Cultural Merit Recipients Han Young-ae to Receive Bogwan Order of Cultural Merit on 50th Anniversary of...
Music Critic Kang Heon Dies at 64, Leaving Behind the Soundtrack of the Seo Taiji and Shin Hae-chul Era

Music Critic Kang Heon Dies at 64, Leaving Behind the Soundtrack of the Seo Taiji and Shin Hae-chul Era

A pioneer of 1990s pop music criticism and a practitioner of myeongrihak, he died on the 20th; he served as chairman of the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service
The study of destiny he pursued after standing at death's door, and an enduring legacy in Korean popular culture Kang Heon, chairman of the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service and a pop music critic who broadened the horizons of Korean popular music criticism, died on the 20th at the age of 64.
ILLIT’s “Magnetic” Becomes Fastest K-Pop Song to Hit 900 Million Streams… Major Milestone Just Seven Months After Debut

ILLIT’s “Magnetic” Becomes Fastest K-Pop Song to Hit 900 Million Streams… Major Milestone Just Seven Months After Debut

Surpasses 900.35 Million Plays on Spotify, Makes Waves on Billboard’s Hot 100 and the Official Charts
A mega-hit song reshapes the global music landscape Girl group “ILLIT”’s debut song “Magnetic” has made K-pop history, surpassing 900 million cumulative plays on Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming platform.
Grammy-winning EJAE Marries at Her Maternal Grandfather Shin Young-kyun’s Former Home, Moves U.S. Wedding Up by a Month

Grammy-winning EJAE Marries at Her Maternal Grandfather Shin Young-kyun’s Former Home, Moves U.S. Wedding Up by a Month

The outdoor ceremony with Sam Kim was held at Stage 28 after four months of preparation
From musical partners to lifelong companions: the meaning behind a special venue Singer-songwriter EJAE, who earned worldwide acclaim for “Golden,” the theme song for the Netflix animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” has married producer and songwriter Sam Kim .
SEVENTEEN Tops Asia Tour Revenue at $129.6 Million, With Six K-Pop Acts in Top 10; TWICE No. 2, TXT No. 3, BTS No. 4

SEVENTEEN Tops Asia Tour Revenue at $129.6 Million, With Six K-Pop Acts in Top 10; TWICE No. 2, TXT No. 3, BTS No. 4

Sold 660,000 tickets over the year starting last August; TWICE, TXT and others also ranked near the top
Over the past year, K-pop artists claimed six of the top 10 spots in Asia’s concert tour revenue rankings, demonstrating their overwhelming global standing. According to “Asia Focus Charts: Top Touring Artists,” recently released by Pollstar, the group SEVENTEEN ranked first, with tour revenue of...
[UK Official Charts] Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sets Record With 69 Consecutive Weeks on Chart—How It Captivated Britain

[UK Official Charts] Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sets Record With 69 Consecutive Weeks on Chart—How It Captivated Britain

Soundtrack hit ‘Golden’ holds at No. 62 as HYBE girl group KATSEYE lands two songs on the chart
A record 69 consecutive weeks on the UK Official Charts: a new chapter in animated-film soundtrack history “KPop Demon Hunters,” Netflix’s animated film, is making history with the enduring success of its original soundtrack in the global music market.