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Sun, October 1, 2023 | 22:04

NewJeans prereleases 2 tracks on upcoming EP

NewJeans prereleases 2 tracks on upcoming EP

K-pop girl group NewJeans on Friday released "New Jeans," a song to be included in its forthcoming second EP.

2023-07-07 11:47

Le Sserafim tops Japan's rookie sales chart in first half of 2023

Le Sserafim tops Japan's rookie sales chart in first half of 2023

K-pop girl group Le Sserafim has taken Japan by storm, topping the country's rookie charts and recording sales worth 1.18 billion yen in the first six months of the year.

2023-07-06 15:49

2PM member Nichkhun's first Hollywood film to hit theaters

2PM member Nichkhun's first Hollywood film to hit theaters

“The Modelizer,” a rom-com marking the Hollywood debut of Thai K-pop star Nichkhun, will be released in North America, July 14.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-07-05 17:01

Fifty Fifty's 'Barbie Dreams' music video canceled amid court battle

Fifty Fifty's 'Barbie Dreams' music video canceled amid court battle

Fifty Fifty's agency has opened up about the cancellation of producing a music video for the girl group's song “Barbie Dreams” which features in the soundtrack of the soon-to-be-released film “Barbie.”

2023-07-05 16:26

PSY's Summer Swag show kicks off with a bang

PSY's Summer Swag show kicks off with a bang

Most global audiences associate PSY with his 2012 viral hit, “Gangnam Style.” But for his Korean followers, the 45-year-old is not just Gangnam Style's singer, but a born performer with tireless energy who cools them off with his Summer Swag show every summer.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-07-02 17:06

BTS ARMY most loyal fandom in US: survey

BTS ARMY most loyal fandom in US: survey

K-pop titan BTS' global fan base, ARMY, is the most devoted fandom in the U.S., according to a recent survey conducted by local travel information provider Upgraded Points. It asked 3,192 Americans how far they would travel to see their favorite stars and how much they would pay to attend their concerts.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-07-02 17:06

K-pop group XG kicks off comeback with 'GRL GVNG' single pre-release

K-pop group XG kicks off comeback with 'GRL GVNG' single pre-release

K-pop group XG has kick-started their much-anticipated comeback with the pre-release of their single “GRL GVNG.” The track is set to be a part of their first mini-album, marking a notable step forward in their musical journey.

2023-06-30 16:25

BTS' Jungkook to make official solo debut next month

BTS' Jungkook to make official solo debut next month

Jungkook of K-pop supergroup BTS announced Friday he will drop his first official solo song next month.

2023-06-30 10:06

INFINITE's Sungkyu returns with summer anthem 'Small Talk'

INFINITE's Sungkyu returns with summer anthem 'Small Talk'

In the eyes of Sungkyu, the leader of the K-pop boy group INFINITE, many people today find themselves trapped in loneliness despite being surrounded by crowds. That is why he released "Small Talk," an ode to those who strive to overcome isolation and find someone with whom they can truly open their hearts.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-06-29 15:46

[INTERVIEW] K-pop act WEi goes into 'Overdrive'

INTERVIEWK-pop act WEi goes into 'Overdrive'

Music streaming charts in June and July are often dominated by uplifting summer bangers. While many of them go unnoticed due to cutthroat competition, K-pop boy group WEi's 2021 release “Bye Bye Bye” recently gained belated recognition after being selected as the No. 1 song deserving public attention in a recent survey conducted by the fandom app StarPlay.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-06-29 09:12

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