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Business
South Korea’s ramen exports on track to reach $1 billion in 2024
South Korea is anticipating breaking the $1 billion milestone for its ramen exports in 2024 after witnessing another record-breaking shipmen...
Bryan Ke
Entertainment
Blackpink becomes first K-pop girl group to surpass 1 billion Spotify streams
Blackpink has achieved a new milestone as their 2020 hit single “How You Like That” has surpassed 1 billion Spotify streams. Key points: ...
Michelle De Pacina
Aespa’s Karina apologizes to fans for dating in handwritten letter
Aespa member Karina apologized to fans in a handwritten letter one week after her label, SM Entertainment, confirmed that she and South Kore...
Music
BTS’s Jin starts countdown for his return from mandatory military service
Many BTS fans, affectionately known as ARMYs, are celebrating in anticipation of Jin’s return to the spotlight after the singer initiated a ...
‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ contestant, a former K-pop star, debuts solo
A “Squid Game: The Challenge” contestant who is a former K-pop idol has returned to the music scene as a solo artist. Background: Joel Jay L...
Carl Samson
Chinese K-pop idol’s father had the most ‘dad’ response to son’s debut
Chinese K-pop idol Hanjin has shared how his father reacted to his recent debut as a member of boyband TWS. Finding inspiration: Hanjin, 18,...
American JYP K-pop group Vcha makes official debut
Vcha, the six-member global girl group formed through the “America2Korea” (“A2K”) competition series by JYP Entertai...
Ryan General
Watch: IU, BTS’ V share behind-the-scenes of ‘Love Wins All’ MV
K-pop singer IU has released a video showing moments of her shoot with BTS member V for the music video of her latest single “Love Wins All....
Ahyeon returns to Babymonster following recovery
Babymonster is back to its original seven-member lineup as Ahyeon returns after a brief exit. Breaking the news: YG Entertainment founder Ya...
Blackpink’s Jennie receives annual bouquet of blue roses from her mom
Each year, Blackpink’s Jennie marks her birthday with a heartwarming tradition: a bouquet of blue roses from her mother. Tradition of ...
Military
BTS’ RM, V complete basic military training
BTS members RM and V achieved a milestone this week as they successfully completed the basic training of South Korea’s mandatory military se...
Asia
Watch: TikToker plays BTS, Ive and anime songs with traditional Korean instrument
Meet Yageum Yageum, a Korean content creator bridging the gap between traditional and modern music. About the artist: Yageum Yageum, whose r...
Seoul to protect K-pop trainees from forced weight loss, plastic surgery
The city council of Seoul has enacted groundbreaking legislation that protects young K-pop trainees from forced weight loss and plastic surg...
Hybe cracks down on unauthorized use of BTS name and images
Powerhouse talent agency Hybe has intensified efforts to protect the intellectual property of K-pop supergroup BTS from unauthorized use. Wa...
Ive to release first English single ‘All Night’ featuring Saweetie
Ive will drop their first English single, “All Night,” next week. About the track: As heard from a teaser released on Tuesday, “All Night” a...
Itzy comeback dominates worldwide iTunes album charts
Itzy is making waves in their comeback as “Born to Be” tops global iTunes album charts. About the album: Itzy dropped “Bor...
Pledis Entertainment launches new boyband TWS
Pledis Entertainment, now part of HYBE Labels, has launched a new K-pop group called TWS, with a new album releasing this month. Who are TWS...
Group photos featuring BTS’ RM, V released by military training center
The Nonsan Korea Army Training Center on Thursday posted new group photos of its recruits, including BTS members RM and V. What they show: R...
South Korea to introduce ‘Hallyu visa’ for K-pop and K-drama fans
South Korea has unveiled plans to introduce a new visa catering specifically to fans of South Korean culture. About the Hallyu visa: South K...
NewJeans, Ive lead South Korea’s Melon year-end chart
Melon, South Korea’s top music platform, has released its 2023 year-end chart with NewJeans and Ive leading the top 10 spots. A win for girl...
Blackpink’s Jennie debuts own fashion label
Jennie has launched her own fashion company this week, marking the beginning of her “solo journey in 2024.” About the brand: Established las...
BTS docuseries makes its streaming debut
A new documentary series that spotlights BTS’s journey to global K-pop superstardom landed on Disney Plus this week. What it’s about: The ei...
EXO’s ‘The First Snow’ tops song charts globally 10 years after its release
Exo’s 2013 winter track “The First Snow” has gained renewed popularity a decade later, climbing up the music charts in Sou...
Japan
JYP Entertainment reveals new boy group Nexz
JYP Entertainment announced the members its newest boy group, Nexz, on Friday. About the group: The rookie J-pop group will consist of seven...
Itzy drops pre-comeback ‘Born to Be’ MV as 4 members
Itzy on Monday released the music video for “Born to Be,” the first song in their upcoming second Korean — and third overall — studio album ...
NewJeans to be 1st K-pop girl group to perform on ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’
ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced Wednesday that K-pop group NewJeans will be performing two of their songs on “Dick Clark’s New Year...
Watch: BTS members get on their knees to beg fans not to come to military enlistment location
BTS members RM, V, Jimin and Jungkook hosted a Weverse live session ahead of their upcoming military enlistment to officially say goodbye to...
Big Hit shares details on enlistment of BTS’ Jimin, Jungkook, RM and V
Big Hit Music on Tuesday shared some details about the looming military enlistment of BTS’ four remaining active members. No ARMYs all...
Blackpink renews contract with YG Entertainment
All four members of Blackpink have renewed their contract with YG Entertainment, the label confirmed on Wednesday. Ending rumors: The news o...
Babymonster shatters YouTube records with explosive MV debut
BABYMONSTER’s phenomenal debut come amid a lack of traditional promotional activities like press conferences and music show appearances ...
BTS wins 6th Worldwide Icon of the Year at MAMA as 4 members set to enlist
K-pop powerhouse BTS took home their sixth Worldwide Icon of the Year Award at the 2023 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) on Tuesday, just week...
Watch: BTS’ Jimin, Jungkook mobbed by fans at Incheon airport upon return from Japan
Dozens of fans mobbed Jimin and Jungkook at Incheon International Airport on Tuesday as the BTS duo arrived back in South Korea following th...
Babymonster tops iTunes charts in 14 countries with debut single
K-pop girl group Babymonster debuted on Monday with the release of their single “Batter Up.” What the group is saying: Babymonst...
Report: 2 Blackpink members renew non-exclusive contracts with YG
The label has since issued an official statement reiterating that nothing is confirmed and discussions are ongoing ...
Soyeon x Winter x Liz collaborative single draws mixed reactions online
A high-profile collaboration single between (G)I-DLE’s Soyeon, Aespa’s Winter and IVE’s Liz drew mixed reactions online after its release on...
YG trainee quits Babymonster days before highly anticipated debut
BabyMonster, YG Entertainment’s first girl group since BLACKPINK, will debut with one less member later this month. What’s up: Ahyeon, one o...