K-pop Fans Uncover Counterfeit Merchandise on AliExpressWhen 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 […]
K-Pop Idol Drama: Power Struggle at the Top Spells Trouble for NewJeans and ILLIT“ILLIT is copying NewJeans in every aspect of entertainment activities such as hair, makeup, costumes, choreography, photography, video, and event appearances.” Amidst a conflict between South Korea’s largest record planning company, HYBE, and its subsidiary label ADOR, CEO Min Hee Jin argued that the fundamental issue is not a hostile takeover but ILLIT’s copying of […]
K-Pop Sensation SEVENTEEN's New Album Pre-Orders Surpass 3 MillionThe K-pop sensation Seventeen, consisting of members S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, THE8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by surpassing 3 million pre-orders for their Best of album. According to album distributor YG Plus, as of the 19th, Seventeen’s Best of album, 17 IS RIGHT HERE, had amassed […]
SEVENTEEN Unveils Four New Songs in Best AlbumThe group Seventeen (S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino) is set to release a best album featuring four new songs. In an official announcement via their social media platforms at midnight on the 19th, Seventeen disclosed the comprehensive tracklist for their forthcoming best album, 17 IS RIGHT HERE. […]
Stray Kids and Charlie Puth: The Collaboration We Didn't See ComingStray Kids has meticulously curated a wealth of content to accompany their latest single, “Lose My Breath (Feat. Charlie Puth).” On the 19th at midnight, JYP Entertainment unveiled a detailed timetable image on Stray Kids’ official SNS channel, delineating the release schedule for the teaser content of the digital single “Lose My Breath (Feat. Charlie […]
K-Pop Sensation ILLIT Makes Billboard Hot 100 History with Debut SongKorean girl group ILLIT has made history as the first K-pop group to enter the Billboard Hot 100 with a debut song. On the 15th (local time), the U.S. music industry magazine Billboard announced through its official social media that ILLIT (members Yunah, Minju, Mika, Wonhee, and Iroha) will enter the Hot 100 chart on […]
Coachella Crowd Goes Wild for K-Pop Sensation LE SSERAFIMNile Rodgers also made a surprise appearance as a guest, and the outfits specially made for them by Louis Vuitton caught the eye. “On a night our dreams came true, it will be an unforgettable memory,” said girl group LE SSERAFIM after completing their debut performance at Coachella, the largest music festival in the United […]
Stray Kids' Felix Breaks K-Pop Records on Instagram With 18 M FollowersStray Kids’ Felix has set a new record among the fourth-generation K-pop artists by achieving 18 million followers on Instagram. Since launching his personal Instagram account in August of last year, Felix has seen a steep rise in followers. As of the afternoon of April 2, he boasted 18.35 million followers, the highest number among […]
NewJeans Wins Best New K-Pop Artist at the iHeartRadio Music AwardsNewJeans adds another prestigious American Music Award to its growing trophy case, further solidifying its global influence. NewJeans (Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, Hyein) won the Best New Artist (K-Pop) category at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, held in Los Angeles on April 1. Since 2014, the prestigious Ceremony Has recognized the year’s most-played artists and […]
Ahyeon of BABYMONSTER Talks About Being Inspired by Jennie and Embracing 'Little Jennie' TitleBABYMONSTER’s Ahyeon shared her thoughts about her nickname, “Little Jennie.” To celebrate the highly anticipated debut of YG Entertainment’s newest girl group, BABYMONSTER (Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora), a celebratory interview was held on April 1 at their new headquarters. The occasion marked the release of their first mini album, BABYMONS7ER. Ahyeon commented on […]
SEVENTEEN To Headline Lollapalooza Berlin in SeptemberSEVENTEEN is set to headline this year’s Lollapalooza Berlin. According to their agency, Pledis Entertainment, SEVENTEEN will take the main stage at Lollapalooza Berlin on March 14. The event will be held at the Olympiastadion Berlin for two days from September 7-8. Seventeen makes history as the first K-pop act to headline Lollapalooza Berlin this […]
IU Returns To Seoul In September For A Special Encore Performance of Her World TourAfter captivating fans globally, IU brings her record-breaking tour back to Seoul for a special September performance. IU wrapped up her four-date 2024 IU H.E.R World Tour at the KSPO DOME in Seoul on March 10. The concert marked the final stop of a successful tour that began on March 2 and drew a total […]
Farewells and Comebacks: Song Kang Heads to Army While BTS Jin ReturnsIt’s a bittersweet time for K-pop and K-drama fans. While some of our favorite stars head off to fulfill their military service, others are gearing up for long-awaited discharges. Here’s a look at who’s coming and going in the first half 2024. Song Kang poses for the press for a chocolate brand’s 2024 Valentine’s Day […]
BTS's V Unveils Mysterious Short Film for Upcoming Album 'FRI(END)S'BTS’s V has dropped hints about his new digital single “FRI(END)S.” At 10 p.m. (KST) on the 6th, BIGHIT Music posted a sensuous video focusing on the title of V’s new song, “FRI(END)S,” on BTS’s official social media. The short film begins with a close-up shot of an apple engraved with “FRIENDS.” Then, various props […]
LE SSERAFIM Surprises Fans with Billboard Hot 100 DebutGirl group LE SSERAFIM has expressed excitement about entering the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time since its debut. The title track “EASY” from LE SSERAFIM’s (Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, Hong Eunchae) third mini album has ranked no.99 on the latest (as of March 9) U.S. Billboard Hot 100—the Main Song chart. […]
LE SSERAFIM Enters Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200LE SSERAFIM voiced their bold dream of reaching the Billboard Hot 100 with their title track “EASY” during their comeback showcase on February 19th. Congratulations to the group because that dream has now become a reality. As of March 9th, LE SSERAFIM’s “EASY” from their 3rd mini-album debuted on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart […]
BTS' 'Love Yourself: Tear' Re-Enters Billboard 200 After 5 YearsBTS’ third full album unexpectedly re-entered the Billboard 200 chart. The group’s 2018 album, “LOVE YOURSELF: Tear”, made a surprising reappearance on the Billboard 200 chart this week, landing at #92 after 5 and half years since its initial release. The album, which stayed on the chart for 15 consecutive weeks upon its debut, is […]
TWICE Achieves Career-High with 4 Billboard Chart ToppersTWICE dominates the charts, including topping the US Billboard 200. According to Billboard’s official website, TWICE’s new mini album, “With YOU-th”, topped the prestigious Billboard 200 chart on March 5th. This momentous achievement extends beyond just the top spot, as TWICE also secured the #1 spot on three other Billboard charts: Top Album Sales, Top […]
D-100 Days Until BTS' Jin is Discharged From the MilitaryCalling 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 […]
BTS' V Updates Fans On His WeightBTS 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 […]
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 […]
K-Pop Idol Drama: Power Struggle at the Top Spells Trouble for NewJeans and ILLIT “ILLIT is copying NewJeans in every aspect of entertainment activities such as hair, makeup, costumes, choreography, photography, video, and event appearances.” Amidst a conflict between South Korea’s largest record planning company, HYBE, and its subsidiary label ADOR, CEO Min Hee Jin argued that the fundamental issue is not a hostile takeover but ILLIT’s copying of […]
K-Pop Sensation SEVENTEEN's New Album Pre-Orders Surpass 3 Million The K-pop sensation Seventeen, consisting of members S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, THE8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by surpassing 3 million pre-orders for their Best of album. According to album distributor YG Plus, as of the 19th, Seventeen’s Best of album, 17 IS RIGHT HERE, had amassed […]
SEVENTEEN Unveils Four New Songs in Best Album The group Seventeen (S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino) is set to release a best album featuring four new songs. In an official announcement via their social media platforms at midnight on the 19th, Seventeen disclosed the comprehensive tracklist for their forthcoming best album, 17 IS RIGHT HERE. […]
Stray Kids and Charlie Puth: The Collaboration We Didn't See Coming Stray Kids has meticulously curated a wealth of content to accompany their latest single, “Lose My Breath (Feat. Charlie Puth).” On the 19th at midnight, JYP Entertainment unveiled a detailed timetable image on Stray Kids’ official SNS channel, delineating the release schedule for the teaser content of the digital single “Lose My Breath (Feat. Charlie […]
K-Pop Sensation ILLIT Makes Billboard Hot 100 History with Debut Song Korean girl group ILLIT has made history as the first K-pop group to enter the Billboard Hot 100 with a debut song. On the 15th (local time), the U.S. music industry magazine Billboard announced through its official social media that ILLIT (members Yunah, Minju, Mika, Wonhee, and Iroha) will enter the Hot 100 chart on […]
Coachella Crowd Goes Wild for K-Pop Sensation LE SSERAFIM Nile Rodgers also made a surprise appearance as a guest, and the outfits specially made for them by Louis Vuitton caught the eye. “On a night our dreams came true, it will be an unforgettable memory,” said girl group LE SSERAFIM after completing their debut performance at Coachella, the largest music festival in the United […]
Stray Kids' Felix Breaks K-Pop Records on Instagram With 18 M Followers Stray Kids’ Felix has set a new record among the fourth-generation K-pop artists by achieving 18 million followers on Instagram. Since launching his personal Instagram account in August of last year, Felix has seen a steep rise in followers. As of the afternoon of April 2, he boasted 18.35 million followers, the highest number among […]
NewJeans Wins Best New K-Pop Artist at the iHeartRadio Music Awards NewJeans adds another prestigious American Music Award to its growing trophy case, further solidifying its global influence. NewJeans (Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, Hyein) won the Best New Artist (K-Pop) category at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, held in Los Angeles on April 1. Since 2014, the prestigious Ceremony Has recognized the year’s most-played artists and […]
Ahyeon of BABYMONSTER Talks About Being Inspired by Jennie and Embracing 'Little Jennie' Title BABYMONSTER’s Ahyeon shared her thoughts about her nickname, “Little Jennie.” To celebrate the highly anticipated debut of YG Entertainment’s newest girl group, BABYMONSTER (Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora), a celebratory interview was held on April 1 at their new headquarters. The occasion marked the release of their first mini album, BABYMONS7ER. Ahyeon commented on […]
SEVENTEEN To Headline Lollapalooza Berlin in September SEVENTEEN is set to headline this year’s Lollapalooza Berlin. According to their agency, Pledis Entertainment, SEVENTEEN will take the main stage at Lollapalooza Berlin on March 14. The event will be held at the Olympiastadion Berlin for two days from September 7-8. Seventeen makes history as the first K-pop act to headline Lollapalooza Berlin this […]
IU Returns To Seoul In September For A Special Encore Performance of Her World Tour After captivating fans globally, IU brings her record-breaking tour back to Seoul for a special September performance. IU wrapped up her four-date 2024 IU H.E.R World Tour at the KSPO DOME in Seoul on March 10. The concert marked the final stop of a successful tour that began on March 2 and drew a total […]
Farewells and Comebacks: Song Kang Heads to Army While BTS Jin Returns It’s a bittersweet time for K-pop and K-drama fans. While some of our favorite stars head off to fulfill their military service, others are gearing up for long-awaited discharges. Here’s a look at who’s coming and going in the first half 2024. Song Kang poses for the press for a chocolate brand’s 2024 Valentine’s Day […]
BTS's V Unveils Mysterious Short Film for Upcoming Album 'FRI(END)S' BTS’s V has dropped hints about his new digital single “FRI(END)S.” At 10 p.m. (KST) on the 6th, BIGHIT Music posted a sensuous video focusing on the title of V’s new song, “FRI(END)S,” on BTS’s official social media. The short film begins with a close-up shot of an apple engraved with “FRIENDS.” Then, various props […]
LE SSERAFIM Surprises Fans with Billboard Hot 100 Debut Girl group LE SSERAFIM has expressed excitement about entering the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time since its debut. The title track “EASY” from LE SSERAFIM’s (Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, Hong Eunchae) third mini album has ranked no.99 on the latest (as of March 9) U.S. Billboard Hot 100—the Main Song chart. […]
LE SSERAFIM Enters Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 LE SSERAFIM voiced their bold dream of reaching the Billboard Hot 100 with their title track “EASY” during their comeback showcase on February 19th. Congratulations to the group because that dream has now become a reality. As of March 9th, LE SSERAFIM’s “EASY” from their 3rd mini-album debuted on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart […]
BTS' 'Love Yourself: Tear' Re-Enters Billboard 200 After 5 Years BTS’ third full album unexpectedly re-entered the Billboard 200 chart. The group’s 2018 album, “LOVE YOURSELF: Tear”, made a surprising reappearance on the Billboard 200 chart this week, landing at #92 after 5 and half years since its initial release. The album, which stayed on the chart for 15 consecutive weeks upon its debut, is […]
TWICE Achieves Career-High with 4 Billboard Chart Toppers TWICE dominates the charts, including topping the US Billboard 200. According to Billboard’s official website, TWICE’s new mini album, “With YOU-th”, topped the prestigious Billboard 200 chart on March 5th. This momentous achievement extends beyond just the top spot, as TWICE also secured the #1 spot on three other Billboard charts: Top Album Sales, Top […]
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 […]
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 […]
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