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Jennie, J-Hope, and Jin Completely Dominate Spotify's Global K-POP Rankings... The Era of Solo Artists Begins

Jennie, J-Hope, and Jin Completely Dominate Spotify's Global K-POP Rankings... The Era of Solo Artists Begins

Claiming 8 out of the TOP 10 in overseas streaming rankings, proving the global power of Korean music
Blackpink's Jennie and BTS members have completely taken over Spotify's Global K-POP rankings for the first half of 2025. In the rankings announced on the 21st, Jennie's 'Like JENNIE' took 1st place, while BTS's Jin's 'Don't Say You Love Me' secured 2nd place, elevating the status of Korean music.
Taemin Unveils Teaser Poster for '2026-27 TAEMIN WORLD TOUR [LiMiNaL]' as He Moves Toward Becoming a 'True Artist' and Breaks Artistic Boundaries

Taemin Unveils Teaser Poster for '2026-27 TAEMIN WORLD TOUR [LiMiNaL]' as He Moves Toward Becoming a 'True Artist' and Breaks Artistic Boundaries

In a surprise release on July 24, the teaser poster for the worldwide '2026-27 TAEMIN WORLD TOUR [LiMiNaL]' previews the phase Taemin will begin to unveil after his comeback and the Aug. 31 album release. The tour title, taken from the Latin word limen (meaning 'boundary'), signals a process of change and evolution toward becoming a 'true artist' and an effort to fully express that process onstage. This year Taemin became the first Korean male solo artist to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and also appeared at British Summer Time Hyde Park; he also released an album teaser, increasing anticipation among fans worldwide.
Taemin on July 24 unveiled, in a surprise release, a teaser poster for his upcoming '2026-27 TAEMIN WORLD TOUR [LiMiNaL],' previewing the artistic evolution he will begin to unveil after his new album is released on Aug. 31. Teaser poster precedes tour that follows his Aug.
“Looks like a museum exhibition” — BamingTiger’s “Study” grabs No. 2 on Billboard’s K-pop chart

“Looks like a museum exhibition” — BamingTiger’s “Study” grabs No. 2 on Billboard’s K-pop chart

Selected by Billboard as one of the “Best K-pop Albums of the First Half of 2026” after NPR; praise for a musical experiment that moves across folk and hip-hop
BamingTiger proves the evolution of K-pop, stunning the global music press with an original narrativeThe regular second album of the alternative K-pop group ‘BamingTiger’, ‘Study’ , took the spotlight by landing at No. 2 on ‘Billboard’’s list of the “best K-pop albums of the first half of 2026.
[Billboard News] Jennie Hits No. 5 for a Second Straight Week on the Hot 100... TXT Yeonjun Debuts at No. 16 on the Billboard 200

[Billboard News] Jennie Hits No. 5 for a Second Straight Week on the Hot 100... TXT Yeonjun Debuts at No. 16 on the Billboard 200

The “comeback” myth built by short-form clips... Jennie releases a new single on the 24th
The Jennie effect that reshaped the pop market lands at the top tier on BillboardK-pop’s standing in the global pop market was proven again. “Dracula”, a track featuring BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Australian pop star Tame Impala, surged to No. 5 for a second consecutive week on the U. S.
Jennie Drops the ‘Summer Song’ That Broke Overseas First—Releases ‘LessthanaLover’ on the 24th

Jennie Drops the ‘Summer Song’ That Broke Overseas First—Releases ‘LessthanaLover’ on the 24th

Jennie personally handled the lyrics and music video direction for her summer track, with an official release on the 24th at 1 p.m.
A summer song that grabs a foothold on the global stage—Jennie’s evolutionAgainst the backdrop of intense attention from music fans around the world, ‘BLACKPINK Jennie’ has finally declared a new musical transformation.
TXT Yeonjun of the U.S. Federal Reserve? Breaks 730,000 Copies in Initial Sales for New Release…Biggest Solo Star Record This Year, Unveils New Song on Seong Si-kyung’s “The Seasons”

TXT Yeonjun of the U.S. Federal Reserve? Breaks 730,000 Copies in Initial Sales for New Release…Biggest Solo Star Record This Year, Unveils New Song on Seong Si-kyung’s “The Seasons”

TXT Yeonjun, who set the highest sales for a solo artist this year with a new release, appears on Seong Si-kyung’s “The Seasons” and unveils behind-the-scenes stories from his legendary trainee days and a stage of a new song
“730,000 copies” marks a new milestone as solo artist “Yeonjun” proves the explosive impactThe core member of the group “Tomorrow X Together” , “Yeonjun”, has set a new benchmark in the music industry as a solo artist.
BTS Leads K-Pop Export Surge of 125% in the First Half… BigBang and Stray Kids Take the Stage in the Second Half

BTS Leads K-Pop Export Surge of 125% in the First Half… BigBang and Stray Kids Take the Stage in the Second Half

After conquering the United States, Blackpink, Cortiz, BigBang, and Stray Kids are set to reclaim the annual 100-million-album milestone this year
The map of global pop music history is in turmoil. Fueled by the overwhelming performances of mega artists such as 'BTS' and 'Blackpink', the 'K-pop market' saw an unprecedented boom in the first half of this year.
Cortis Launches Its First Concert Tour, Riding the Global Success of “Red Red”

Cortis Launches Its First Concert Tour, Riding the Global Success of “Red Red”

Cortis, which swept music charts with “Red Red,” starts a 9-city tour this month—urging fans to fully immerse themselves without smartphones
BigHit Music’s next driving force, the group ‘Cortis’, is finally taking off on the global stage. On the 18th and 19th, Cortis will kick off its first solo concert tour ‘PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN’ at Incheon’s Incheon International Airport.
[Billboard News] Jennie’s “Dracula” Sets New Billboard Career Best With a Record No. 5… K-Pop Chart Takeover by BTS and SEVENTEEN

[Billboard News] Jennie’s “Dracula” Sets New Billboard Career Best With a Record No. 5… K-Pop Chart Takeover by BTS and SEVENTEEN

Jennie’s Hot 100 collab track surges back to No. 5 in a major comeback. Amid 16 straight weeks for BTS and strong Billboard performances by K-pop acts including SEVENTEEN’s V8
The center of global popular music is shifting. K-pop is moving beyond being a fringe genre, taking control of the very top tier of the U.S. Billboard charts and setting a new standard for pop.“Jennie”’s magic lands at the top of Billboard, fueled by short-form videoThe synergy unleashed by...
Beautiful Things Pop Star “Benson Boone” Confirms Second Korea Concert in October

Beautiful Things Pop Star “Benson Boone” Confirms Second Korea Concert in October

The star behind the hit song “Beautiful Things,” which has dominated short-form video, Benson Boone will hold his second solo Korea concert on October 26 at Ilsan KINTEX.
A stunning voice that has engulfed the global pop scene, shaking up KINTEXPop star “Benson Boone”, who has taken the global music market by storm, is set to return to the Korean stage. On the 13th, the promoter Live Nation Korea officially announced that his solo Korea concert will be held at...