TWICE Takes the Lead: K-pop Sensation Hits #1 on Billboard 200 K-pop group TWICE reaches the pinnacle of the U.S. music scene, topping the Billboard 200, and shares their joy and appreciation. TWICE, through their agency JYP Entertainment, expressed their disbelief and continued awe at topping the Billboard 200 with their latest album, just weeks after their previous release, “Ready to Be,” secured a remarkable second-place […]
BTS V Returns To Fans With Release of New Digital Single 'FRI(END)S' on Friday, March 15 [Joy News 24 Reporter Jung Ji-won] BTS V releases a 'love song' suitable for spring...
D-100 Days Until BTS' Jin is Discharged From the Military Calling all ARMYs! It’s time to begin the countdown until BTS’ Jin (real name Kim Seok Jin) finishes his mandatory military service. Jin, who enlisted on December 13, 2022, has 100 days left until his discharge as of today, March 4th. He is currently serving as an assistant instructor at the 5th Infantry Division recruit […]
BLACKPINK Jennie's Frustration Escalates in Airport Chaos: Security on Alert BLACKPINK's Jenny looked tired on her way out of the country, but she smiled as she greeted fans. While receiving a letter, she was seen crying while hiding her pain...
Lee Dong Jin Gives a Star Rating and One-Line Review for 'Dune: Part 2' “Not a single drop was wasted.” – Lee Dong Jin Film critic Lee Dong Jin’s star rating and one-line review for “Dune: Part 2” (or Dune 2) have drawn significant attention after the movie was released in theaters worldwide. 2.5 points for “Grave Burial” but … Lee Dong Jin’s star rating and one-line review for […]
Stray Kids Dominate Billboard K-Pop Artist 100: All 8 Members Land Top 10 Spots [Joy News 24 reporter Jung Ji-won] Stray Kids dominated the top of the US 'Billboard K-Pop Artist 100' and wrote another record for the fourth generation of K-pop...
TWICE Takes Over Billboard: 'With YOU-th' Album Hits #1 Spot Breaking barriers TWICE became the 8th K-pop group to conquer the Billboard 200. Announced on March 3, TWICE’s 13th mini-album “With YOU-th” rockets to #1 on Billboard 200. Despite facing off against popular albums like Morgan Wallen’s “One Thing At A Time” and Ty Dolla Sign, and Kanye West’s “Vultures 1”, TWICE’s “With YOU-th” reigns […]
FIFTY FIFTY Cracked Billboard's K-Pop Artist 100's Top 10: Best Result for a Female Group [Joy News 24 Reporter Jung Ji-won] Group FIFTY FIFTY has been named 10th on the '2024 Billboard K-Pop Artist 100' ('2024 Billboard K-Pop Artist 100') chart...
BTS' V Updates Fans On His Weight BTS member V is making headlines with his recent weight gain updates. On the 2nd, V interacted with fans on Weverse, a platform where artists and fans can connect. BTS’s V is supporting Park Seo-jun at the VIP preview of the movie *Concrete Utopia* held at Lotte Cinema World Tower in Songpa-gu, Seoul. / News1 […]
Seventeen's Mini-Album 'FML' Tops IFPI Global Album Chart 2023 Seventeen’s tenth mini-album “FML” soars to #1, becoming the best-selling album worldwide in 2023. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) unveiled its 2023 Global Album Chart on February 27, revealing Seventeen’s “FML” as the year’s global best-selling album. The K-POP group’s feat surpasses acclaimed releases like “One Thing At A Time” by American […]
K-POP's 'Brainy Idols' IVE Solve A Case on YouTube with Their Wit and Charm This generation’s iconic idols, IVE, bring laughter and suspense as they take on a thrilling detective challenge The members of IVE (Gaeul, Yujin, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo) completed their group detective game challenge. IVE’s agency, Starship Entertainment, dropped the ninth episode of their YouTube series “1,2,3 IVE Season 4” on February 26. Chaos erupted […]
BTS' Jungkook Makes History As The First Korean Soloist in 11 Years on IFPI Global Singles Chart BTS member Jungkook makes history as the first Korean soloist since PSY to rank in the Top 10 of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)’s 2023 Global Singles Chart with his debut single “Seven.” Jungkook’s debut solo single, “Seven (feat. Latto),” was released in July 2023 and landed at the 10th spot on […]
Seventeen Ranks #1 On 'IFPI 2023 Global Album Chart' Seventeen (S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino) solidified their global music market dominance by topping the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry’s (IFPI) 2023 Global Album Chart. According to the results released on IFPI’s official website, Seventeen’s 10th mini album, “FML”, soared to the top of the IFPI […]
Stray Kids Lee Know Becomes Youngest Member of World Vision's Bob Pierce Honor Club Stray Kids member Lee Know was named an honoree of the Bob Pierce Honor Club by international aid organization World Vision on February 28. The Bob Pierce Honor Club, named after World Vision’s founder, recognizes high-level donors who have contributed over 100 million won ($84,500). Members actively promote global understanding and the value of sharing. […]
J-POP Group's Song Sparks Debate Over Similarities With BTS' 'Dynamite' A Japanese idol group’s latest release sparks controversy due to similarities with BTS’s work. On February 25, Daily Gendai DIGITAL suggested similarities between Snow Man’s new single “LOVE TRIGGER/We’ll go together” and BTS’s hit, “Dynamite”. The report alleges that the melody of Snow Man’s lyric “You are my LOVE TRIGGER” resembles the line “So I’mma […]
Suga Wraps 'Suchwita' Season 1, Promises a Full BTS Reunion Soon BTS’s Suga reflects on his emotions as the first season of “Suchwita” ends. The first season of “Suchwita” concluded with a heartfelt appearance by close friend EL CAPITXN (Jang Yi Jeong). “People say I’ve changed a lot,” Jang confided, revealing a period of struggle and isolation after feeling betrayed. “I couldn’t even sing,” he added. […]
Why You Need To See "Past Lives" In Theaters Generating international buzz, “Past Lives” is captivating audiences with its stunning visuals and heartfelt portrayal of Seoul and New York. Lauded by foreign media as a cinematic masterpiece best experienced on the big screen, the film has ignited anticipation for its Korean release. “Past Lives” follows Na-young and Hae-sung, childhood sweethearts separated by fate, who […]
"Wonka" Star Timothée Chalamet Charms Korean Audiences: Over 3 Million Tickets Sold “Wonka” is a box office hit in Korea, surpassing 3 million tickets sold in 2024. “Wonka” is a delightful adventure that chronicles Willy Wonka’s (Timothée Chalamet) remarkable transformation from an ambitious youth with only a dream and an old hat to the world’s most celebrated chocolate maker. Data from the integrated computer network for movie […]
TWICE Soars to New Heights: 'SET ME FREE' MV Surpasses 100 Million Views, Breaks Record TWICE adds “SET ME FREE” to their list of record-breaking hits as the music video reaches 100 million views on YouTube on March 10, 2023. This marks TWICE’s 24th video to reach this milestone, spanning from their debut “Like OOH-AHH” to recent releases, including Japanese hits and English singles like “The Feels” and “Moonlight Sunrise”. […]
Rookie Girl Group KISS OF LIFE Appointed As Global Ambassador of Maybelline KISS OF LIFE has been named ambassadors for global makeup brand Maybelline New York...
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