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Jennie’s ‘Dracula’ Returns to No. 10 on Billboard ‘Hot 100’ as Short-Form Takes Off

Jennie’s ‘Dracula’ Returns to No. 10 on Billboard ‘Hot 100’ as Short-Form Takes Off

A collaboration remix with Tame Impala climbs four spots from the previous week, powered by short-form buzz, and lands back in the top 10.
A mesmerizing icon that has swept up the global pop scene, ‘Jennie’‘Dracula’, born from a bold encounter with Tame Impala, has once again smashed into ‘Billboard’. It’s a shining moment for ‘Jennie’—a presence so distinct that goes beyond a mere K-pop star, reshaping the landscape of popular music...
aespa’s Second Regular Album “LEMONADE” Debuts at No. 9 on the US Billboard 200…Third Career Top 10

aespa’s Second Regular Album “LEMONADE” Debuts at No. 9 on the US Billboard 200…Third Career Top 10

Reaching 41,000 album units, it claims No. 2 for top album sales and enters the Billboard 200 at No. 9 With a third Billboard main-chart top 10 record following “Girls” and “My World,” aespa proves its global clout A successful musical reinvention from the former “metal taste” identity to a fresh “sweet taste,” while breaking through the UK Official Chart as well
The second regular album “LEMONADE” by the girl group aespa debuted at No. 9 on the US Billboard main album chart, the “Billboard 200.”No. 9 on the Billboard 200 and a sweep of No. 2 for top album sales According to a US Billboard chart preview article dated the 7th , aespa recorded 41,000 album...
Who’s Your 'Triangle'? Mixed-Gender Groups That Come to Mind After Watching 〈Wild Sing〉

Who’s Your 'Triangle'? Mixed-Gender Groups That Come to Mind After Watching 〈Wild Sing〉

It’s one of those songs you’ve never heard before, but it sounds familiar. The stage looks new, yet you get a strong sense of déjà vu. If you saw the film that opened on June 3, 〈Wild Sing〉, you probably felt that.
LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, KATSEYE Team Up for a Once-in-a-Generation Collaboration

LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, KATSEYE Team Up for a Once-in-a-Generation Collaboration

A day earlier on the 12th, new song “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” is released without warning. On the 11th, the first stage of “MCOUNTDOWN” hits live for the first time, and anticipation reaches a fever pitch.
A Meeting of Three Global Queens Beyond Borders, Writing a New Order for K-PopThree girl groups under HYBE, the absolute power broker in the global music market, were locked into a single frame. From the left, LE SSERAFIM owns the stage with unmatched performance; ILLIT casts a spell over the...
Meet Choi Seong-gon…“Wild Sing” Confirms Week 2 Stage Greetings Amid Hot Support

Meet Choi Seong-gon…“Wild Sing” Confirms Week 2 Stage Greetings Amid Hot Support

The film “Wild Sing,” which reunites a mixed-gender group Triangle—set to take the music scene by storm right after its debut—after 20 years, is in theaters with excellent showings. Riding on an outpouring of enthusiasm from audiences, a stage greeting has been confirmed for June 13 with Director Son Jae-gon and actor Oh Jeong-see, who plays the rival. In particular, Oh Jeong-see is expected to attend in the exact role of “Choi Seong-gon,” the drama’s ballad prince, proving the anticipation and buzz among viewers
The duo of Director Son Jae-gon and Oh Jeong-see, from “Wild Sing,” promised to meet with audiences, drawing attention.Released on June 3, “Wild Sing” depicts what happens when the mixed-gender group “Triangle,” which swept up public popularity right after its debut, reunites for the stage 20 years...
How Jim O'Rourke's 'Eureka' Set Aoyama Shinji's 〈Eureka〉 in Motion

How Jim O'Rourke's 'Eureka' Set Aoyama Shinji's 〈Eureka〉 in Motion

I am drawn to music in film. At times, music reveals a character's private emotions in ways images and dialogue cannot. It can also open a window into a creator’s hidden intent. For me, understanding film music was one way into the film itself. "Chu A-young's Music Box" listens closely to a film’s voice through its music. (P.S. I hope you listen to the music while you read.)
Director Aoyama Shinji's film 〈Eureka〉 is a road movie about wounded people who travel an endless road in search of the possibility of healing and renewal. The characters, survivors of a terror that shattered ordinary life, set out on a trip to escape the trauma of the incident.
Kwon Jin-ah Wraps Her First Japan Solo Concert, Captivating Fans on Diverse Set List

Kwon Jin-ah Wraps Her First Japan Solo Concert, Captivating Fans on Diverse Set List

Held at the Mitsui Hall in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, with a top-tier local band session including producer One OK Rock From original hit songs to a popular K-drama OST medley, plus a special J-pop cover stage, the set list was packed She actively communicated with local fans in Japanese she prepared herself, sending a clear signal of her successful push into the global market
Kwon Jin-ah’s debut Japan solo concert showcased her live capabilities on the local stage and opened a new chapter for her global activities.Live synergy forged with Japan’s top-tier local band session Kwon Jin-ah held her first solo show in Japan, “2026 Kwon Jin-ah First Concert in Japan,” at...
Cortis Hits 700 Million Spotify Streams in Just 10 Months After Debut, Setting K-Pop’s Fastest Record

Cortis Hits 700 Million Spotify Streams in Just 10 Months After Debut, Setting K-Pop’s Fastest Record

The group achieves the milestone in 10 months and keeps the momentum going with a new music video following the success of “RedRed.”
A miracle after 10 months since debut, “Cortis” swallows up the global pop marketIt is a massive tidal wave that goes beyond a tectonic shift in the K-pop scene. The group “Cortis” pulled off the feat of surpassing “700 million streams” on “Spotify,” the world’s biggest music platform.
Gu Gyo-hwan: 'If I were wearing the emotion watch from 〈Everyone Is Fighting Their Own Worthlessness〉 now, I'd be green all over — down to my veins'

Gu Gyo-hwan: 'If I were wearing the emotion watch from 〈Everyone Is Fighting Their Own Worthlessness〉 now, I'd be green all over — down to my veins'

※This interview with Gu Gyo-hwan continues from Part 1. From films to TV dramas, every project Gu Gyo-hwan has appeared in is doing well. Can we call this the 'Gu Gyo-hwan era'. Calling it the 'Gu Gyo-hwan era' is a bit much. When I walk down the street, people sometimes call out, "Dong-man.
[Interview] Taking on Comedy Acting Full Force! Park Ji-hyun ① in <Wild Sing>

[Interview] Taking on Comedy Acting Full Force! Park Ji-hyun ① in

Park Ji-hyun’s recent moves come as a surprise. The elegant yet mesmerizing character in 〈Hidden Face〉 that earned her the Best Supporting Actress award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards, a terminally ill role in 〈Eunjoong and Sangyeon〉 that spans her life trajectory from her 20s to her 40s, and even...