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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.
| James choi
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.
| James choi
[New Album] Balming Tiger’s Wnjn Releases Debut Solo Album ‘Mangsangrok’… 11 Tracks Explore Inner Anxieties and Offer a Rich Listening Experience

[New Album] Balming Tiger’s Wnjn Releases Debut Solo Album ‘Mangsangrok’… 11 Tracks Explore Inner Anxieties and Offer a Rich Listening Experience

Surprise release on the 20th; black comedy music blending multiple languages and memes
A sharp musical record that cuts into inner vulnerabilities Wnjn, a singer-songwriter and key member of the alternative K-pop group 'Balming Tiger', will surprise-release his debut full-length album, 'Mangsangrok', on the 20th.
| James choi
HYBE’s Weverse Con Festival Goes Overseas for the First Time, Unveils 15 Acts Set to Heat Up New Delhi

HYBE’s Weverse Con Festival Goes Overseas for the First Time, Unveils 15 Acts Set to Heat Up New Delhi

K-pop and Indian pop artists to take the stage March 27–28 next year in New Delhi
Targeting India’s Vast Emerging Market, a Historic Meeting of K-pop and Indian Pop HYBE India, a subsidiary of global entertainment and lifestyle platform company HYBE, has officially unveiled the final lineup of 15 acts for Weverse Con Festival India (hereafter, Weverse Con India), set to take...
| James choi
[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.
| James choi
BESTie’s ‘Love Options’ Makes a Global Chart Comeback 13 Years Later as the Full Four-Member Group Reunites

BESTie’s ‘Love Options’ Makes a Global Chart Comeback 13 Years Later as the Full Four-Member Group Reunites

A viral TikTok short-form trend sends the song to No. 12 in South Korea on YouTube; the group resumes activities on the 13th anniversary of its October 17 release
Girl group BESTie is returning to the music scene as a full four-member group, fueled by the explosive global chart comeback of its hit “Love Options,” released 13 years ago. A hit revived by global short-form trends returns in style, dominating the charts According to the music industry on the...
| James choi
Japanese Singer-Songwriter Kenshi Yonezu to Perform in Korea in January

Japanese Singer-Songwriter Kenshi Yonezu to Perform in Korea in January

Kenshi Yonezu, the Artist Behind the 900 Million-View Hit “Lemon,” to Perform Solo in Korea Next January - Three shows set for Jan. 14, 16 and 17 next year at INSPIRE Arena - Part of the “GHOST” world tour, following the 22,000 fans who attended his last Korea shows Genius who broke the boundaries...
| James choi
A Chiikawa Novice’s Verdict: 〈Chiikawa the Movie〉 Is 000

A Chiikawa Novice’s Verdict: 〈Chiikawa the Movie〉 Is 000

A Chiikawa frenzy has swept theaters. Since opening Sept. 30, 〈Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island〉 has drawn 1. 41 million viewers through Oct. 14. For a reporter who had known Chiikawa only as a character brand — a self-described "Chiikawa novice" — the film was not exactly a must-see.
| Seongchan Eol
'MMA 2026' makes history with first-ever two-day run; IVE among 26 acts

'MMA 2026' makes history with first-ever two-day run; IVE among 26 acts

Event set for Nov. 14-15 at Gocheok Sky Dome, with NCT DREAM, aespa and more
Global K-pop festival evolves, promising powerhouse performances from top artists The Melon Music Awards, South Korea's biggest popular music awards show, has completed a star-studded lineup for 'MMA 2026', heightening anticipation among K-pop fans worldwide.
| James choi
RESCENE Makes First Appearance on SBS Main Newscast, Says It Wants to Give Hope to Dreamers

RESCENE Makes First Appearance on SBS Main Newscast, Says It Wants to Give Hope to Dreamers

On 'SBS 8 News,' the group opened up about its chart resurgence and teased its Nov. 3 comeback with fourth EP 'Pulse (PULSE).'
K-pop group RESCENE appeared on SBS's main evening newscast, 'SBS 8 News,' where the members reflected on their journey since debut and spoke candidly about their recent chart resurgence. On the Nov. 11 broadcast of 'SBS 8 News,' RESCENE (Woni, Minami, Liv, Jena, Mei) explained why they have...
| Kim Ji-yeon