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Hybe posts record quarterly revenue, nears 2 trillion won in cumulative sales
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Blackpink’s Rose earns Grammy nods with ‘APT.’
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K-pop’s growing dialogue with gugak: Is Korea’s pop juggernaut seeking its roots?
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Minji, Hanni, Danielle reportedly to continue with Ador, agency says 'still verifying'
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Catwalks are K-pop's hottest stage of the moment
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Is NewJeans a girl group divided?
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'Golden' drops to No. 2 on British Official Chart
"Golden," the smash hit single from the original soundtrack of the Netflix animated film "Kpop Demon Hunters," has fallen to No. 2 on the British Official Singles Chart Top 100. According to the chart released Friday (British time), "Golden," sung by Korean American artists Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami as the film's fictional girl group Huntr/x, ceded the top position to Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia." "Golden" had held No. 1 for 10 non-consecutive weeks and has remained on the chart for
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TXT’s Yeonjun sells 600,000 copies of 1st solo set
The first solo album from Tomorrow X Together’s Yeonjun sold more than 600,000 copies in its first week, label Big Hit Music said Friday, citing a local tally. The EP titled “No Labels: Part 01” claimed the No. 25 spot in first-week sales for K-pop solo albums listed by Hanteo Chart. The mini album logged approximately 540,000 in sales on its day of release and topped the iTunes Top Albums Chart in 15 regions, while the lead single “Talk to You” ranked atop its Top Songs Chart in six regions. Th
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'Spotify House Seoul' brings playlists to life with live shows and interactive zones
Spotify is hosting “Spotify House Seoul” from Thursday to Saturday at Anderson C in Seongsu-dong, eastern Seoul, offering music fans a mix of live performances and interactive experiences. Returning for its second year, the event transforms the venue into an immersive space where music, creativity and innovation converge. Daytime programs will feature interactive zones inspired by Spotify’s platform features, while evening concerts will require prior registration. Visitors can explore zones show
Nov. 13, 2025 -
Is NewJeans a girl group divided?
Despite public announcements from all five bandmates in NewJeans on Wednesday that they intend to resume activities with Ador, the dispute between the group and its agency remains unresolved — and increasingly complex. The process of their “return” has exposed fault lines not only between the band and the agency, but also among the members themselves. Haerin and Hyein, the two youngest, announced their return through an official statement with Ador, while Minji, Hanni and Danielle made their ann
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Kiss of Life to sing Japan debut single in Korean
Kiss of Life announced Thursday that it will unveil the Korean-language version of its Japan debut song, “Lucky,” on Nov. 18, via agency S2 Entertainment. In a teaser image shared via social media, the four members gaze confidently at the camera in front of a classic automobile, reflecting the self-assured ambience of the single. “Lucky” fronted Kiss of Life's debut EP in Japan, “Tokyo Mission Start,” which was released Nov. 5 and entered Oricon’s Daily Album Ranking at No. 9. The group will go
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Enhypen covers Justin Bieber carol
Enhypen rearranged Justin Bieber’s 2011 hit carol, “Mistletoe,” agency Belift Lab and Apple Music announced on Thursday. The group added sweet harmony to Bieber’s original song, which ranked No. 11 on Billboard’s Hot 100, and was the lead single from his first and only holiday set, “Under the Mistletoe.” “The lyrics, so sweet and giving you butterflies, felt close to how our fans look at us,” said the bandmates. Its fresh take is available exclusively on Apple Music as part of the music platform
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Riize amasses 1b views on YouTube channel
Riize has racked up more than 1 billion views on its official YouTube channel, according to label SM Entertainment on Thursday. The band reached the milestone within two years of launch. The view count does not include the group's music videos uploaded separately to the SMTown YouTube channel. The most recent addition to Riize's YouTube library is “Pre-alize,” a series of videos that give fans a sneak peek at its upcoming single “Fame,” such as moments from recording sessions and dance practices
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TXT’s Yeonjun lands atop Oricon chart with 1st solo EP
The first solo EP from Yeonjun of Tomorrow X Together headed straight to the No. 1 spot on Oricon’s Daily Album Ranking. The main track “Talk to you” ranked No. 7 on its Daily Digital Single Ranking while the EP “No Labels: Part 01” sold over half a million on the day of release. Rolling Stone UK praised the EP as “an accomplished and well-crafted debut album,” adding that the idol has “got the star-power gravitas to make all his hard-work … look effortless.” On Thursday in the US, Yeonjun is se
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Minji, Hanni, Danielle reportedly to continue with Ador, agency says 'still verifying'
Minji, Hanni and Danielle of NewJeans have reportedly expressed their intention to continue with Ador, following Haerin and Hyein’s earlier announcement that they would resume activities under the label. According to multiple local media reports Wednesday, the three bandmates have announced via the law firm Hanil Law Corporation, “After careful discussions, we have decided to return to Ador.” They added, “One of our members is currently in Antarctica, which delayed communication, and since Ador
Nov. 12, 2025 -
NewJeans' Haerin, Hyein to continue with Ador
Two members of NewJeans — Haerin and Hyein — plan to return to Ador, a music label under Hybe, the agency said Wednesday. In a post on its official X account, Ador stated: “NewJeans members Haerin and Hyein have expressed their intention to continue their activities with Ador. After careful discussions with their families and the company, they have decided to respect the court’s ruling and abide by their exclusive contracts.” The agency added, “Ador will do its utmost to ensure that Haerin and H
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Gayageum artist Kim Do-yeon on K-pop and gugak: 'True fusion comes from deep understanding, not decoration'
When K-pop artists sprinkle bits of traditional Korean instrumentation or melodies into their music, audiences often call it “fusion.” But for Kim Do-yeon, a 34-year-old gayageum player and vocalist leading a jazz quintet in New York, the term feels outdated. “Fusion and crossover were meaningful once, but we’ve gone beyond that,” Kim said in an interview with The Korea Herald on Oct. 21. “Today, music is fluid. Genres interact all the time — but real harmony only happens when artists truly unde
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Le Sserafim logs 2 weeks on Billboard’s Hot 100
Le Sserafim is spending another week on Billboard’s Hot 100 with “Spaghetti (feat. J-Hope of BTS).” The single ranked No. 89 on the chart dated Nov. 15, after entering it at No. 50, the highest rung for the group. This makes Le Sserafim the third K-pop group to log two weeks on the main songs chart this year, after Blackpink and Twice. On Billboard's Global 200 and Global excl. US charts, “Spaghetti” ranked No. 7 and No. 4, respectively. It also logged two weeks on the UK Official Singles Top 10
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Stray Kids tease upcoming album ‘Do It’
Stray Kids shared new teasers for their upcoming mini album “Do It” on Tuesday. Individual photographs of eight members set a mysterious tone for the album due out on Nov. 21. Instrumental versions of all four songs from the set — including the two main tracks “Do It” and “Divine” — were also unveiled. The group gave fans a taste of the album through a mash-up video released Sunday with snippets of the songs. All were written by 3Racha, the songwriting trio of Bang Chan, Changbin and Han. “Do It
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Katseye keeps rising on Billboard’s Hot 100
Katseye continues to climb Billboard’s Hot 100, ranking No. 33 on the chart dated Nov. 15 with “Gabriela.” The B-side track from the group's second EP, “Beautiful Chaos,” claimed the highest spot for the group so far, rising four rungs from the previous week. The single debuted on the main songs chart at No. 94 in July and gained momentum from its performance at Lollapalooza Chicago in August. The EP extended its stay on the Billboard 200 to a 19th straight week, sitting at No. 43 after peaking
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Enhypen cinches triple platinum with 4th Japan single
Enhypen’s fourth physical single in Japan was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan, according to the organization on Wednesday. “Yoi” surpassed 750,000 shipments as of October, a first for the seven-piece team. The single album was released in July and logged 500,000 shipments in three days, earning double platinum certification. It was the band's first Japanese album to sell half a million in the first week, and topped Oricon’s Daily and Weekly Single Ranking
Nov. 12, 2025