NewJeans' 'Bubble Gum' Blows Up on Global Music Scene The girl group NewJeans’ latest single, “Bubble Gum,” has again proven its influence in the music market by achieving notable success on YouTube. On the 6th, Their agency ADOR announced that the “Bubble Gum” music video had reached the top ranks of various domestic and international YouTube weekly charts. Specifically, the ‘Bubble Gum’ music video […]
New OST from 'Begins Youth' Breathes Life into BTS Universe The first original soundtrack (OST) for the secondary creation drama Begins Youth, which utilizes the BTS universe, is set to be released. The first OST for Begins Youth, “Breathe,” is a medium pop ballad song with a mysterious and subtle piano riff blending into a majestic guitar sound and an attractive voice in a calm […]
K-pop Fans Uncover Counterfeit Merchandise on AliExpress When searching for K-pop stars like NewJeans and IVE on the Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress. it is confirmed that counterfeit products are being openly sold and expecting a significant controversy. Products appearing when NewJeans is searched on AliExpress Professor Seo Kyoung Duk from Sungshin Women’s University said, “Many K-pop fans both domestically and internationally have […]
Met Gala 2024: Jennie's Fashion Moment Steals the Spotlight in Radiant Blue BLACKPINK's Jennie captivated the Met Gala with her refreshing blue dress.Jennie attended the 2024 ...
ATEEZ Steals Hearts with Warm Visuals Ahead of 'Golden Hour: Part 1' Release Global KPOP sensation ATEEZ has captured the hearts of fans with their charming visuals. Starting from the 29th of last month, ATEEZ has sequentially released the second individual and group concept photos for their 10th mini album, Golden Hour: Part 1, through their official SNS. In the released concept photos, ATEEZ is in a cozy […]
14 Taylor Swift Songs Top the Charts Pop star Taylor Swift has rewritten pop history with her new album, released after a two-year hiatus. According to Billboard in the U.S. on the 29th (local time), all 14 tracks from The Tortured Poets Department, released by Swift on the 19th, have claimed spots 1 through 14 on this week’s Billboard main singles chart […]
'Mufasa: The Lion King' Prequel to Debut in December The film Mufasa: The Lion King, a prequel to The Lion King, is gathering global anticipation and will meet audiences in December. As a prequel to The Lion King (2019), the top-grossing Disney live-action movie and ranked ninth in global box office history, Mufasa: The Lion King has finally set its release for this December […]
TXT's World Tour: Expect the Unexpected TOMORROW X TOGETHER (Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, Hueningkai) has announced a blockbuster-level performance. TOMORROW X TOGETHER will kick off the third world tour TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR from May 3 to 5 at the KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Songpa District, Seoul. In preparation, TOMORROW X TOGETHER released a trailer for ACT: PROMISE on […]
Stray Kids and Charlie Puth Unite for Breathtaking New Single Stray Kids has heightened anticipation for their complete song by giving a sneak peek of their new track “Lose My Breath (Feat. Charlie Puth)”. Stray Kids will release their new digital single “Lose My Breath (Feat. Charlie Puth)” on May 10. Following their initial reveal of the new song’s sound and lyrics on the 26th, […]
The Downfall of Gérard Depardieu: From National Treasure to Accused Harasser Gérard Depardieu (75), a French national actor who has been stigmatized as a ‘sex scandal actor’ due to ongoing sexual allegations, has been summoned by the police on suspicion of sexually harassing film production staff. AFP reported on the 29th (local time) that Gérard Depardieu, a French national actor who is accused of sexual assault, was summoned by […]
SEVENTEEN Celebrates 9 Years with Spotify Spotify is launching a global campaign to celebrate the release of K-pop powerhouse SEVENTEEN’s best album, 17 IS RIGHT HERE, on the eve of its 9th anniversary. On the 29th, Spotify announced the start of the campaign by sharing a dazzling computer graphics (CG) video on its official X (formerly Twitter). The video features a […]
BTS Caught in the Crossfire of Chart Manipulation Allegations Recent reports raise questions about BTS’s past. On April 29, Sports Kyunghyang reported that HYBE’s Big Hit Music denied past allegations of chart manipulation, calling them “inappropriate marketing claims.” However, court documents and past investigations explicitly referred to these practices as “chart manipulation,” “illegal marketing,” and “sajaegi marketing.” The report details how Seoul Central District […]
Suspicions Rise: HYBE, Home of BTS, Linked to Controversial Cult Amid deepening infighting between HYBE, the company behind the global phenomenon BTS, and its subsidiary ADOR, some have raised suspicions that HYBE is connected to a pseudo-religious group. Simultaneously, past controversies over BTS’s alleged album sales manipulation have been brought back into the spotlight. On the 28th, HYBE dismissed these allegations as “entirely groundless,” saying, “We […]
BTS's Agency Declares War on Internet Trolls Malicious posts are being monitored and collected in real-time for evidence. Through their agency, Big Hit Music, BTS has revealed their intention to pursue legal action against numerous allegations circulating online. In a statement released on the fan communication community Weverse, they expressed concern over organized efforts to tarnish their reputation, citing malicious slander, rumor-mongering, […]
IVE Switches It Up: Girl Group's New Album Promises Fresh Style Girl group IVE is set to return on the 29th with their new album IVE SWITCH. Starship Entertainment, the group’s agency, announced that IVE will release their second EP album, IVE SWITCH, at 6 p.m. on this day through various online music sites. IVE SWITCH is a signal flare of expansion, showcasing ‘another me’ and […]
BTS's RM Drops Solo Album: A Deep Dive into Alternative Genre RM of BTS is gearing up to unveil his second solo album, showcasing his distinct color palette. On the 26th (Korean time), Big Hit Music revealed via the global fan community platform Weverse and BTS’s official social media channels that “RM’s second solo album Right Place, Wrong Person is set for a worldwide release at […]
Feel the RIIZE: K-Pop Band's New Tracks to Debut Fans can get a sneak peek of the tracks from the group RIIZE’s debut mini-album RIIZING on April 29th. After releasing their album in June, RIIZE has gradually launched its tracks. After dropping “Siren” and “Impossible,” the band intends to release three additional songs—”9 Days,” “Honestly,” and “One Kiss”—across multiple music platforms at midnight on […]
Global Stars BIBI and Jackson Drop Pop Duet 'FEELING LUCKY' in Surprise Release Singer BIBI and Jackson, formerly of GOT7, have surprised fans with a collaboration. BIBI and Jackson released their unique collaboration single, “FEELING LUCKY,” at midnight on the 26th. The song was revealed as a surprise at the recent world’s largest music festival, Coachella, on the 88RISING FUTURES stage and quickly became a hot topic. The […]
HYBE's Stock Price Plummets: Will the Company Recover? HYBE’s stock price collapsed below $145.32 during the day. According to the Korea Exchange on the 26th, HYBE’s stock price plummeted to 199,800 won ($145.17) during the day, falling below the 200,000 won ($145.32). HYBE had recovered the 200,000 won ($145.32) level last month and maintained the early 200,000 won ($145.32) range for about a […]
K-Pop's BABYMONSTER: The New Global Phenomenon YG Entertainment’s new rookie girl group, BABYMONSTER, is steadily rising the ranks on both domestic and international charts, garnering rave reviews from music enthusiasts for their impressive live performances. Their trajectory on the U.S. Billboard main chart reflects a consistent upward trend, marking three consecutive weeks. According to the latest chart released by Billboard on […]
NewJeans' 'Bubble Gum' Blows Up on Global Music Scene The girl group NewJeans’ latest single, “Bubble Gum,” has again proven its influence in the music market by achieving notable success on YouTube. On the 6th, Their agency ADOR announced that the “Bubble Gum” music video had reached the top ranks of various domestic and international YouTube weekly charts. Specifically, the ‘Bubble Gum’ music video […]
New OST from 'Begins Youth' Breathes Life into BTS Universe The first original soundtrack (OST) for the secondary creation drama Begins Youth, which utilizes the BTS universe, is set to be released. The first OST for Begins Youth, “Breathe,” is a medium pop ballad song with a mysterious and subtle piano riff blending into a majestic guitar sound and an attractive voice in a calm […]
K-pop Fans Uncover Counterfeit Merchandise on AliExpress When searching for K-pop stars like NewJeans and IVE on the Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress. it is confirmed that counterfeit products are being openly sold and expecting a significant controversy. Products appearing when NewJeans is searched on AliExpress Professor Seo Kyoung Duk from Sungshin Women’s University said, “Many K-pop fans both domestically and internationally have […]
Met Gala 2024: Jennie's Fashion Moment Steals the Spotlight in Radiant Blue BLACKPINK's Jennie captivated the Met Gala with her refreshing blue dress.Jennie attended the 2024 ...
ATEEZ Steals Hearts with Warm Visuals Ahead of 'Golden Hour: Part 1' Release Global KPOP sensation ATEEZ has captured the hearts of fans with their charming visuals. Starting from the 29th of last month, ATEEZ has sequentially released the second individual and group concept photos for their 10th mini album, Golden Hour: Part 1, through their official SNS. In the released concept photos, ATEEZ is in a cozy […]
14 Taylor Swift Songs Top the Charts Pop star Taylor Swift has rewritten pop history with her new album, released after a two-year hiatus. According to Billboard in the U.S. on the 29th (local time), all 14 tracks from The Tortured Poets Department, released by Swift on the 19th, have claimed spots 1 through 14 on this week’s Billboard main singles chart […]
'Mufasa: The Lion King' Prequel to Debut in December The film Mufasa: The Lion King, a prequel to The Lion King, is gathering global anticipation and will meet audiences in December. As a prequel to The Lion King (2019), the top-grossing Disney live-action movie and ranked ninth in global box office history, Mufasa: The Lion King has finally set its release for this December […]
TXT's World Tour: Expect the Unexpected TOMORROW X TOGETHER (Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, Hueningkai) has announced a blockbuster-level performance. TOMORROW X TOGETHER will kick off the third world tour TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR from May 3 to 5 at the KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Songpa District, Seoul. In preparation, TOMORROW X TOGETHER released a trailer for ACT: PROMISE on […]
Stray Kids and Charlie Puth Unite for Breathtaking New Single Stray Kids has heightened anticipation for their complete song by giving a sneak peek of their new track “Lose My Breath (Feat. Charlie Puth)”. Stray Kids will release their new digital single “Lose My Breath (Feat. Charlie Puth)” on May 10. Following their initial reveal of the new song’s sound and lyrics on the 26th, […]
The Downfall of Gérard Depardieu: From National Treasure to Accused Harasser Gérard Depardieu (75), a French national actor who has been stigmatized as a ‘sex scandal actor’ due to ongoing sexual allegations, has been summoned by the police on suspicion of sexually harassing film production staff. AFP reported on the 29th (local time) that Gérard Depardieu, a French national actor who is accused of sexual assault, was summoned by […]
SEVENTEEN Celebrates 9 Years with Spotify Spotify is launching a global campaign to celebrate the release of K-pop powerhouse SEVENTEEN’s best album, 17 IS RIGHT HERE, on the eve of its 9th anniversary. On the 29th, Spotify announced the start of the campaign by sharing a dazzling computer graphics (CG) video on its official X (formerly Twitter). The video features a […]
BTS Caught in the Crossfire of Chart Manipulation Allegations Recent reports raise questions about BTS’s past. On April 29, Sports Kyunghyang reported that HYBE’s Big Hit Music denied past allegations of chart manipulation, calling them “inappropriate marketing claims.” However, court documents and past investigations explicitly referred to these practices as “chart manipulation,” “illegal marketing,” and “sajaegi marketing.” The report details how Seoul Central District […]
Suspicions Rise: HYBE, Home of BTS, Linked to Controversial Cult Amid deepening infighting between HYBE, the company behind the global phenomenon BTS, and its subsidiary ADOR, some have raised suspicions that HYBE is connected to a pseudo-religious group. Simultaneously, past controversies over BTS’s alleged album sales manipulation have been brought back into the spotlight. On the 28th, HYBE dismissed these allegations as “entirely groundless,” saying, “We […]
BTS's Agency Declares War on Internet Trolls Malicious posts are being monitored and collected in real-time for evidence. Through their agency, Big Hit Music, BTS has revealed their intention to pursue legal action against numerous allegations circulating online. In a statement released on the fan communication community Weverse, they expressed concern over organized efforts to tarnish their reputation, citing malicious slander, rumor-mongering, […]
IVE Switches It Up: Girl Group's New Album Promises Fresh Style Girl group IVE is set to return on the 29th with their new album IVE SWITCH. Starship Entertainment, the group’s agency, announced that IVE will release their second EP album, IVE SWITCH, at 6 p.m. on this day through various online music sites. IVE SWITCH is a signal flare of expansion, showcasing ‘another me’ and […]
BTS's RM Drops Solo Album: A Deep Dive into Alternative Genre RM of BTS is gearing up to unveil his second solo album, showcasing his distinct color palette. On the 26th (Korean time), Big Hit Music revealed via the global fan community platform Weverse and BTS’s official social media channels that “RM’s second solo album Right Place, Wrong Person is set for a worldwide release at […]
Feel the RIIZE: K-Pop Band's New Tracks to Debut Fans can get a sneak peek of the tracks from the group RIIZE’s debut mini-album RIIZING on April 29th. After releasing their album in June, RIIZE has gradually launched its tracks. After dropping “Siren” and “Impossible,” the band intends to release three additional songs—”9 Days,” “Honestly,” and “One Kiss”—across multiple music platforms at midnight on […]
Global Stars BIBI and Jackson Drop Pop Duet 'FEELING LUCKY' in Surprise Release Singer BIBI and Jackson, formerly of GOT7, have surprised fans with a collaboration. BIBI and Jackson released their unique collaboration single, “FEELING LUCKY,” at midnight on the 26th. The song was revealed as a surprise at the recent world’s largest music festival, Coachella, on the 88RISING FUTURES stage and quickly became a hot topic. The […]
HYBE's Stock Price Plummets: Will the Company Recover? HYBE’s stock price collapsed below $145.32 during the day. According to the Korea Exchange on the 26th, HYBE’s stock price plummeted to 199,800 won ($145.17) during the day, falling below the 200,000 won ($145.32). HYBE had recovered the 200,000 won ($145.32) level last month and maintained the early 200,000 won ($145.32) range for about a […]
K-Pop's BABYMONSTER: The New Global Phenomenon YG Entertainment’s new rookie girl group, BABYMONSTER, is steadily rising the ranks on both domestic and international charts, garnering rave reviews from music enthusiasts for their impressive live performances. Their trajectory on the U.S. Billboard main chart reflects a consistent upward trend, marking three consecutive weeks. According to the latest chart released by Billboard on […]
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