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Wed, October 4, 2023 | 22:56

BTS member Jungkook's solo single 'Seven' tops Billboard Hot 100

BTS member Jungkook's solo single 'Seven' tops Billboard Hot 100

BTS member Jungkook has topped the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart with his first solo single, "Seven," becoming the second South Korean soloist to lead the list following his bandmate Jimin.

2023-07-25 07:44

Monsta X's Joohoney starts military service

Monsta X's Joohoney starts military service

Joohoney, a member of K-pop boy group Monsta X, has commenced his mandatory military service.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-07-24 15:58

New audition programs for next K-pop stars to air

New audition programs for next K-pop stars to air

A host of talent search shows to create new K-pop acts will soon hit the air. Local broadcaster SBS will join forces with K-pop management company F&F Entertainment to launch a new audition program titled, “Universe Ticket.” They will pick eight members to join a new girl group, which will be represented by F&F for two and a half years.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-07-24 14:35

Girls' Generation's 'Gee' picked as greatest song in K-pop

Girls' Generation's 'Gee' picked as greatest song in K-pop

American magazine Rolling Stone has chosen “Gee,” the 2009 release by Girls' Generation, as the greatest song in K-pop history. The tune ranked first on its “The 100 Best Korean Pop Songs of All Time” list unveiled last week.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-07-23 14:09

NewJeans to release new EP 'Get Up' ahead of 1st anniv.

NewJeans to release new EP 'Get Up' ahead of 1st anniv.

K-pop girl group NewJeans will drop its second EP, titled "Get Up," on Friday, the band's agency said.

2023-07-21 11:52

BTS' synergy will be powerful when reunited, says Jungkook

BTS' synergy will be powerful when reunited, says Jungkook

Jungkook of K-pop supergroup BTS has expressed his anticipation for the group's future reunion after all the members complete their military service, saying their synergy will be much more powerful then.

2023-07-21 10:50

From BBGIRLS to MAMAMOO+, high-profile stars to heat up K-pop scene in August

August is going to be an electrifying month for K-pop lovers around the world, with a legion of K-pop stars including BBGIRLS and MAMAMOO+ gearing up for their August releases.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-07-20 17:00

Jungkook of BTS to appear on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge

Jungkook of BTS to appear on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge

BTS member Jungkook is scheduled to make an appearance on a renowned music program on BBC Radio.

2023-07-20 16:08

BLACKSWAN expands scope of K-pop

BLACKSWAN expands scope of K-pop

K-pop artists used to be typified by Korean upstarts who enrolled in a trainee system operated by the country's myriad of talent agencies from a very young age. However, this definition has taken on a broader meaning amid the continued evolution of K-pop and significant changes taking place within the industry.

2023-07-20 16:07

BTS' 'Beyond the Story' becomes 1st Korean book to top New York Times bestseller lists

BTS' 'Beyond the Story' becomes 1st Korean book to top New York Times bestseller lists

K-pop giant BTS' first official book, "Beyond the Story: 10-year Record of BTS," has topped New York Times bestseller lists.

2023-07-20 12:00

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