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Global Pop Icon Zara Larsson Announces First Solo Korea Concert in October

Global Pop Icon Zara Larsson Announces First Solo Korea Concert in October

The Swedish pop star returns to Billboard with a comeback driven by the “Symphony” meme, marking the first time an artist who has collaborated with BTS and TWICE will perform solo in South Korea.
“Global pop icon” Zara Larsson’s first solo Korea date proves her overwhelming presenceSwedish-born pop prodigy “Zara Larsson”, who has swallowed up music charts around the world, finally takes the stage in Korea.
BTS’ “SWIM” Breaks 500 Million Streams for the First Time This Year—Captures Even Artist of the Year at the AMAs, Unrivaled

BTS’ “SWIM” Breaks 500 Million Streams for the First Time This Year—Captures Even Artist of the Year at the AMAs, Unrivaled

With the full-track 1亿 streaming milestone on their fifth studio album and a clean sweep of eight trophies at HYBE’s AMAs, BTS proves its dominant foothold in the global music market
A new milestone for pop music: the sheer power of “Spotify” reaching 500 million streamsThe group “BTS” shook up the map of global music history once again. The title track of their fifth studio album, “SWIM”, set an unprecedented record by surpassing 500 million streams on the world’s largest...
'Seventeen' marks 11th debut anniversary... K-pop first UNESCO Youth Goodwill Ambassador, backed by charitable giving for positive impact

'Seventeen' marks 11th debut anniversary... K-pop first UNESCO Youth Goodwill Ambassador, backed by charitable giving for positive impact

A meaningful 11th anniversary celebration supported by a scholarship donation for Laotian students.
The stature of a global pop icon expands the scope of 'Good Influence' to mark its 11th debut anniversaryGlobal top-tier artist 'Seventeen ' has turned its 11th debut anniversary from a simple celebration into a platform for worldwide solidarity and sharing.
[Photo]& BTS Pulls Off a Three-Title Sweep Including the Top Prize at the AMA… “Thanks to ARMY” at the Awards

[Photo]& BTS Pulls Off a Three-Title Sweep Including the Top Prize at the AMA… “Thanks to ARMY” at the Awards

BTS, which returned to the AMA after four and a half years, swept three awards, including Artist of the Year. Heartfelt award-moment behind-the-scenes shared on Weverse.
A Great Milestone in the History of Global Pop Music: BTS Reclaims the AMA Top PrizeThe landscape of global pop music shifted again. The group 'BTS' grabbed the 'Artist of the Year' trophy, the second top prize of its career, at the 'American Music Awards' , the highest honor in the U. S.
‘Arirang’ Chant Rocks Stanford Stadium Behind BTS; 150,000 Fans Turn Out

‘Arirang’ Chant Rocks Stanford Stadium Behind BTS; 150,000 Fans Turn Out

Since opening in 1921, Coldplay had followed—now it’s the second-ever standalone show to follow, and local fans mark it with a sweeping wave of Taegeukgi flags
A ‘Taegeukgi’ sea moved by 150,000 fans… ‘BTS’ writes a new chapter in pop history at the U. S. ‘Stanford Stadium’Global top-tier group ‘BTS’ completely took over the U. S. ‘Stanford Stadium’, proving its overwhelming status.
[Interview] Kang Dong-won on 'Wild Sing,' the Most Radical Challenge of His Career ①

[Interview] Kang Dong-won on 'Wild Sing,' the Most Radical Challenge of His Career ①

“One hour step practice, one hour technique practice, one hour choreography practice, then technique practice again — I practiced four hours a day”
Kang Dong-won let himself go without reservation. He said he wasn’t working extra hard just this time. He explained that he’s always approached each project with the mindset that you can’t afford to strike out; if you strike once, you must make it to base the next time — and that attitude has...
[Chu Ah-young's Music Box] Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' and 'Heal the World' That Tried to Turn Dreams into Reality

[Chu Ah-young's Music Box] Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' and 'Heal the World' That Tried to Turn Dreams into Reality

I am captivated by music in films. Music sometimes reveals a character's intimate emotions that visible images and spoken lines alone cannot convey. It can become a window into the creator's hidden intentions. For me, understanding film music was one way of reaching a movie. 'Chu Ah-young's Music Box' listens to a film's voice up close by way of its music. (P.S. I hope you listen to the music while reading.)
Michael Jackson is an artist who left one of the most powerful marks in the history of pop music. Having taken the stage as a member of the Jackson 5 before he turned ten, he later set a Guinness World Record for the best-selling album of all time with his solo album 'Thriller' and earned the title...
BTS Confirmed for a Special Appearance at the 2026 American Music Awards (AMAs) in the U.S.... Nominated in Three Categories, Including Artist of the Year

BTS Confirmed for a Special Appearance at the 2026 American Music Awards (AMAs) in the U.S.... Nominated in Three Categories, Including Artist of the Year

Named in three categories, including Artist of the Year, promising another set of global milestones
'BTS', U. S. Top 3 Music Awards 'American Music Awards' Returns. . . Rewriting Pop Music History AgainThe global A-list group 'BTS' is set to take the stage again at the 'American Music Awards' , one of the top three major mainstream music awards in the United States.
[Billboard News] BTS In the Top 10 for 8 Weeks in a Row… Rookies Cortis Debut at No. 3

[Billboard News] BTS In the Top 10 for 8 Weeks in a Row… Rookies Cortis Debut at No. 3

BTS’s “ARIRANG” Sustained Hit; Jennie Lands at No. 10 on the Hot 100, Notable Chart Comeback for Michael Jackson
'Billboard' launches a long reign, with 'BTS' recognized as K-pop’s absolute top powerThe full-length album 'ARIRANG' ('ARIRANG') by global top-tier group 'BTS', its fifth studio release, ranked in the Top 10 for eight straight weeks on the U. S.
'Sign Language Idol' Big Ocean Releases New Song, Releasing Heartbreak After European Tour Falls Through

'Sign Language Idol' Big Ocean Releases New Song, Releasing Heartbreak After European Tour Falls Through

A comforting track for fans who were crushed by the sudden cancellation of a European tour. An apology and gratitude wrapped in a 1970s disco-punk and city-pop sound.
Korea’s first "sign language idol" "Big Ocean" , new song "Make It Up To You" released in a flash... "sincere feelings for fans"Canceled European tour, repaid with music… A great emergency broadcast by K-pop’s first "hearing-impaired idol"According to its agency, "Parastar Entertainment", the group...