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[UK Official Chart News] HYBE’s LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT and KATSEYE Pull Off a 5-Week Streak

[UK Official Chart News] HYBE’s LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT and KATSEYE Pull Off a 5-Week Streak

The collaboration track “Iconic By Mistake” keeps charting in the UK for the long haul… BTS’s “Arirang” also enters for a 17th consecutive week, underscoring K-pop’s staying power
A K-girl-group coalition line that cuts through the heart of British pop—and the secret behind its steady long-term hit runAt the peak of the vast world HYBE has built, the unprecedented alliance of “LE SSERAFIM”, “ILLIT”, and “KATSEYE” has smashed through the solid wall of the conservative UK...
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.
'7 Million View Duo' Kian84 and Kangnam Surprise-Release City Pop Track ‘Chicken and Her'

'7 Million View Duo' Kian84 and Kangnam Surprise-Release City Pop Track ‘Chicken and Her'

Kian84’s new song, ‘Chicken and Her,’ is released without notice on the 16th.
From ‘webtoon writer’ to ‘city pop artist’… Kian84 and Kangnam launch a provocative bid to keep the 7 million-view legend aliveKian84, the unmistakable character that has built a one-of-a-kind presence in pop culture, has thrown a challenge into the official music streaming market.
Mnet’s “Girls Planet 2027” Teams Up With Taylor Swift’s Label

Mnet’s “Girls Planet 2027” Teams Up With Taylor Swift’s Label

In collaboration across the board with a label under Universal Music… aims globally from debut, the next Kep1er
Expanding K-pop’s territory, touching the heart of popSouth Korea’s audition powerhouse 'Mnet' has teamed up for a major partnership meant to shake up the global music market. Its global project 'Girls Planet 2027' has signed on with a top-tier label under the Universal Music Group, 'Republic...
Koyote’s Shinji Cancels KT Wiz Home-Game Celebration Performance After “Refusing First Pitch” Controversy

Koyote’s Shinji Cancels KT Wiz Home-Game Celebration Performance After “Refusing First Pitch” Controversy

On Aug. 14, agency JG Star issues an official statement: “We smoothly reached an agreement with the KT Wiz organization to cancel the celebration performance in full.” On YouTube, Shinji says, “I’m a Hanwha fan, so I refused the KT first-pitch offer” — despite her later decision that appearing on the mound for the Hanwha game wasn’t proper, the misunderstanding spread. Amid online sparring, she quits on her own and apologizes: “In the future, we will take even more careful steps so there are no misunderstandings in the communication process.”
Shinji, from the K-pop and variety group Koyote, decided to abruptly cancel a celebration performance for a KT Wiz home game that was scheduled for next month, after her “refusing the first pitch” remarks during a YouTube broadcast sparked a fierce online dispute among baseball fans.
'Loyalty for 10 Years': NCT 127 Completes Renewal With All Seven Members Signing Again With SM

'Loyalty for 10 Years': NCT 127 Completes Renewal With All Seven Members Signing Again With SM

NCT 127, a leading K-pop group celebrating a 10-year debut milestone, finishes renewals for all members based on solid trust with SM Entertainment, with all members completing renewals
'A decade of tracks, an unstoppable sprint'… NCT 127 completes another milestone with SMK-pop’s leading pioneers, the group 'NCT 127', sent a heavy message to the global music market as they once again joined hands with their agency 'SM Entertainment' (hereinafter referred to as SM).
[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...
BigBang’s 20th Anniversary World Tour ‘XX : COSMOS’… 19 Cities Set to Take Off

BigBang’s 20th Anniversary World Tour ‘XX : COSMOS’… 19 Cities Set to Take Off

BigBang, celebrating its 20th debut anniversary, meets fans around the world with a new world tour, ‘XX : COSMOS’. The scale reaches 33 shows across a total of 19 cities, including Manila, in an unprecedented itinerary.
The legendary group ‘BigBang’, which reshaped the landscape of K-pop, has unveiled its 20th-debut-anniversary world tour ‘XX : COSMOS ’, signaling yet another major shift in the global music market.The return of the king on a cosmic orbit, gathering 20 years of storytellingOn the 15th, ‘YG...
BTS Jin’s ‘Sudden Kiss’ Lands Japanese Man in Court—He Files a Written Statement but Does Not Appear

BTS Jin’s ‘Sudden Kiss’ Lands Japanese Man in Court—He Files a Written Statement but Does Not Appear

A 50s Japanese man who planted a surprise kiss during a hug event celebrating Jin’s discharge leaves the first hearing in limbo after submitting a document of unknown meaning, with no attendance
A Deluded Fan Mindset Even in Court: Disruptions as BTS Jin’s First Trial Over Alleged Sexual Assault StallsThe first trial in a case involving a “sudden kiss” aimed at BTS member Jin, a global superstar whose actions shocked people worldwide, ended in farce after the defendant made a blatant...
'Chasing Eternity' — All 13 Members of SEVENTEEN Re-Sign for a Second Time With Pledis

'Chasing Eternity' — All 13 Members of SEVENTEEN Re-Sign for a Second Time With Pledis

In their 11th year since debut, SEVENTEEN renews contracts for all 13 members without any member departures, setting a new chapter in K-pop history
The second decision for the full 13-member lineup — setting a new milestone for the K-pop industryAn unprecedented record has been written into the K-pop ecosystem. The 13-member boy group 'SEVENTEEN' has carried out a swift second contract renewal with its agency 'PLEDIS Entertainment', proving...