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Sun, January 29, 2023 | 17:46

BLACKPINK's upcoming album to be led by 'Shut Down'

BLACKPINK's upcoming album to be led by 'Shut Down'

The lead single of BLACKPINK's upcoming full-length album is titled "Shut Down," the band's agency said Wednesday.

2022-09-07 11:00

Stray Kids to drop new EP next month

Stray Kids to drop new EP next month

K-pop boy group Stray Kids will return with its seventh EP titled "Maxident" on Oct. 7, the band's agency said Tuesday.

2022-09-06 12:04

EXO's Xiumin to drop 1st solo album 'Brand New' on Sept. 26

Xiumin of K-pop boy group EXO is slated to bring out his first solo album “Brand New” on Sept. 26, more than a decade after debuting as part of EXO. The upcoming album will offer five tracks of “various genres,” according to his management company SM Entertainment, Monday.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-09-05 13:02

Lovelyz member Ryu Su-jeong sets up her own label

Lovelyz member Ryu Su-jeong sets up her own label

Ryu Su-jeong, a member of K-pop girl group Lovelyz, has established her own label, House of Dreams. Ryu, who terminated her contract with her former agency Woollim Entertainment last year, is planning to pursue a solo career under her own company. She reportedly founded House of Dreams with the desire to realize her various goals in the music industry.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-09-03 11:43

BTS' Busan concert changes venues

BTS' Busan concert changes venues

Following safety concerns over BTS' scheduled concert in Busan, Hybe has decided to change the venue from a former glass factory site near Ilgwang Beach to Busan Asiad Main Stadium, which can accommodate about 60,000 spectators.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-09-02 16:59

ONEUS, NCT 127, NMIXX: K-pop stars to start September chart race

ONEUS, NCT 127, NMIXX: K-pop stars to start September chart race

After a wave of high-profile K-pop groups like Girls' Generation, IVE and TWICE heated up the K-pop scene in August, another crop of stars are preparing for their new music offerings this month. Included in the lineup are ONEUS, NCT 127 and NMIXX.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-09-02 16:09

K-pop artist-driven content can help singers go beyond time, space: HYBE official

K-pop artist-driven content can help singers go beyond time, space: HYBE official

K-pop stars have fans in every nook and cranny of the world, which makes it difficult to meet their followers frequently due to their hectic schedules and the long distances between them. Thus, in an effort to promote interaction between singers and their fans, HYBE, the record label behind K-pop superstar group BTS, has opted to create more “artist-driven” content featuring ...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-09-02 08:31

How 4th-generation girl groups are reshaping K-pop universe

How 4th-generation girl groups are reshaping K-pop universe

The new golden age of K-pop girl groups seems to have arrived, following the first renaissance in the late 2000s and early 2010s spearheaded by acts like Girls' Generation, Wonder Girls and KARA. Newcomers that debuted in 2021-22, are currently ruling the major music streaming charts and selling a massive number of albums worldwide. Their striking performances are something b...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-09-01 15:00

'After Like,' Ive's third straight hit after 'Eleven,' 'Love Dive'

'After Like,' Ive's third straight hit after 'Eleven,' 'Love Dive'

Ive has proved its status as one of the hottest rookie girl groups with its latest single "After Like" dominating domestic charts and having sold far more copies than two preceding hits from early on.

2022-09-01 11:01

'Checkmate' becomes first million seller from ITZY

'Checkmate' becomes first million seller from ITZY

K-pop girl group ITZY has recorded its first million seller with its latest album, "Checkmate," the band's agency said Thursday.

2022-09-01 09:57

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