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Gov’t applauds K-pop acts after historic 11-award haul at AMAs

K-pop artists won major categories at the 52nd American Music Awards this week, prompting Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young to send congratulatory messages Wednesday to BTS, KATSEYE and the singing voices of Huntrix from the animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" for their victories at one of the biggest music award shows in the United States. The haul underscored the genre’s evolution from a regional subculture into a dominant force in the global music industry, marked by both the triumphant return of established icons and the arrival of highly successful cross-cultural experiments. Leading the charge was BTS, the powerhouse boy group that claimed the night’s highest honor, Artist of the Year. The win marks the group's second time taking home the top prize, having made history in 2021 as the first Asian act to do so. Returning to full activities as a complete group this year, BTS also took home trophies for Best Male K-Pop Artist and Song of the Summer for their track "Swim," securing a hat trick. The ceremony also vaulted newer acts into the global spotlight. The multinational girl group

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Busan launches low-cost lodging campaign ahead of BTS concerts

A growing number of religious groups, universities and public institutions in Busan are joining a "fair lodging" campaign ahead of BTS’ upcoming concerts in the city, offering free or low-cost accommodation to fans amid soaring hotel prices. According to the Busan Metropolitan Government, local temples, churches, universities and public organizations began participating in the campaign following reports of accommodation prices sharply increasing around the concert period. Among the participating

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Lee warns against price gouging by accommodations in Busan ahead of BTS concerts

SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday warned against so

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BLACKPINK star steals spotlight with 'unmatched aura'

Jennie once again proved why fans say no one does fashion quite like her. The BLACKPINK star dominated the spotlight Tuesday at a photo wall event for French luxury brand Chanel’s 2026 Metiers d’Art collection show held at the Centre Pompidou Hanwha in Yeouido, Seoul. Jennie drew attention with a bold styling combination that balanced a daring top with masculine-inspired classic tailoring, creating a look that felt both sensual and effortlessly confident. She wore a deeply plunging V-neck bodysuit featuring straps on the back that highlighted her slim silhouette. White trim details along the chest line and gold accents added a luxurious feel to the striking outfit. For contrast, Jennie paired the bodysuit with wide-leg trousers that elongated her proportions while giving the look a polished structure. Symmetrical gold buttons along the waistband reflected a subtle marine-inspired aesthetic, while a side stripe detail added a formal yet fashion-forward edge. The singer completed the styling with layered crystal and pearl bracelets on her left wrist and carried a black jacket and patter

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'Wild Sing' revisits K-pop's early days with heart and humor

At a time when retro is back in style, a movie filled with the late 90s, early 2000s aesthetics of the K-pop scene paying homage to first-generation acts, such as H.O.T. and Shinhwa, does not come as a complete surprise. In the Korean comedy "Wild Sing," starring actors Gang Dong-won, Uhm Tae-goo and Park Ji-hyun and directed by Son Jae-gon, the ensemble faithfully reenacts the earlier days of the K-pop industry as top-ranking idol dance group Triangle. Gang plays Hyun-woo, the group's good-looking but somewhat clumsy leader, while Uhm and Park portray Sang-gu, the youngest member of the group and rapper, and Do-mi, the trio's sole female member who serves as the actual leader of the group behind the scenes, respectively. The film does a solid job in reviving the aesthetics of the past, ranging from a sand-filled playground (which have been mostly replaced with urethane foam blocks) where Hyun-woo practices his head spins to televised broadcasts featuring live telephone votes by fans for top singers of the week. In terms of music style, it also captures the mid-90s mood of the K-pop scen

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How did K-pop collect 11 titles at AMAs?

K-pop artists and related acts claimed a combined 11 trophies at the American Music Awards in Las Vegas on Monday, one of its strongest showings yet at a major US awards ceremony. The night was led by BTS, which won all three categories in which it was nominated, including the top honor artist of the year, best male K-pop artist and song of the summer with "Swim," from the group's fifth studio album Arirang. Katseye, the global girl group formed by Hybe and Geffen Records, also won all three cat

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1st generation K-pop star revisits struggles of trainee years on stage

People spend their lives chasing success, hoping to reach something brighter. On that journey, there are moments when we wonder whether the light we are chasing will truly make us brighter, or whether it is too distant, merely a dream we can never reach. Singer and actor Danny Ahn described his latest stage role in the play "At the Boundary of Light and Darkness" as a reflection on this idea. The production, which wrapped on Monday at the Sejong Center in Seoul, follows two parallel figures of d

Alpha Drive One returns with breezy summer single 'OMG!'

Rookie boy group Alpha Drive One returned Tuesday with the prologue single “No School Tomorrow.” The group dropped the two-track physical single, featuring the lead track “OMG!” and the side track “Good Life.” Set against the backdrop of an unexpected school closure, “No School Tomorrow” captures the sense of freedom and youthful excitement that comes with spontaneous rebellion. Lead track “OMG!” is a hip-hop R&B song that combines energetic hip-hop beats with trendy synthesizer sounds. The trac

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(Movie Review) 'Wild Sing': a tribute to K-pop's early days, with hilarious moments along the way

SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- At a time when retro is back in style, a movie filled

BTS’ ‘Swim’ becomes first 2026 release to surpass 500 million Spotify streams

BTS’ “Swim,” the main track from the group’s fifth LP “Arirang,” has surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify, becoming the first song released in 2026 to reach the milestone. According to Big Hit Music on Tuesday, the song exceeded 500 million cumulative streams on the global audio streaming platform as of May 26. Released in March as the main track of “Arirang,” “Swim” delivers a message about continuing to move forward at one’s own pace amid life’s rough waves. RM participated extensively in

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Weverse Company appoints Yang Zoo-il as new president

Weverse Company, operator of global fandom platform Weverse, announced Wednesday that it has appointed Yang Zoo-il as its new president. Yang will officially assume the role on June 1. The appointment comes as part of Weverse’s growth strategy aimed at further advancing its services and strengthening its operations as a leading fandom platform brand. Yang began his career as a developer at NHN, a South Korean IT and online gaming company, and later served as CEO of NHN Ticketlink, NHN Bugs and N

BTS criticizes alleged Busan hotel price gouging ahead of concerts

BTS members have publicly criticized alleged price gouging by Busan accommodations, issuing a direct warning to business owners who are hiking room rates ahead of the group's concerts in the city next month. During a livestream on fan platform Weverse on Tuesday, BTS leader RM expressed his frustration over accommodation price hikes surrounding the event. "There is so much news regarding accommodations. It does not feel good," RM said. While acknowledging that room rates naturally fluctuate between peak and off-peak seasons, he urged business owners to exercise restraint, saying in the regional Busan dialect, "Let's not overdo it." Bandmates Suga and Busan-native Jimin agreed with his concerns. They said even their own relatives were struggling to find rooms and questioned whether charging several times the usual rate was too extreme. The remarks follow a growing online backlash against alleged price gouging in Busan. Fans criticized cases where some accommodations hiked rates to hundreds of thousands or even millions of won per night during the concert week. With BTS set to hold concerts

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SEVENTEEN donates to UNESCO to support education in Laos

K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN has marked its 11th debut anniversary with a donation to support underprivileged students in Laos. The Korean National Commission for UNESCO (KNCU) announced Tuesday that the boy band made the donation for its Bridge Programme, which will help Laotian students with primary school diplomas to attend secondary school. Although secondary education is free of charge, few kids enroll because of miscelleneous fees, which they can't afford. The donation amount was not disclosed. "We are deeply grateful for SEVENTEEN's continued support since 2022," KNCU Secretary-General Hong Hyun-ik said in a statement. "This contribution will help marginalized learners in Laos access public secondary education and build a better future." The donation is part of an initiative that dates back to August 2022, when Pledis Entertainment, SEVENTEEN's management label, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the KNCU to launch the #GoingTogether campaign, aimed at closing educational gaps in underserved communities. The partnership has since grown considerably in scope. In November 2

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BTS hits 100m views with ‘2.0’ music video

BTS accumulated 100 million views on YouTube with the music video for “2.0” as of Tuesday, label Big Hit Music said Wednesday. The video was released last month, showcasing the choreographed performances of the septet and the kitsch sensibilities of the gorup, paying an homage to “Oldboy,” a 2003 film by Park Chanwook. Blending hip-hop and trap, “2.0” debuted on Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 50 and charted four consecutive weeks on the main songs chart. It ranked No. 94 on the UK’s Official Singles

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Treasure unveils teaser for 4th EP

Treasure uploaded a teaser for its music video for “If I,” which fronts the fourth mini album set for release on June 1, label YG Entertainment said Wednesday. The black-and-white clip opens with a meteor shooting down from the sky before the ten members steal the attention with their performances to the increasingly thumping beats of the hip-hop tune. The upcoming EP “New Wav” consists of four hip-hop tracks and will mark the beginning of a new chapter for the group, said the label. After promo

Seventeen marks 11th anniversary with donation for kids' education in Laos

K-pop group Seventeen celebrated its 11th anniversary on Monday by making a donation to the Korean National Commission for UNESCO. The commission said Tuesday that the 13-member act made the contribution in line with their debut date on May 26, and that the funds will be used for a scholarship program supporting lower secondary school enrollment in Laos. The amount was not disclosed. The scholarship program provides financial support for Lao students who have completed an accredited primary educ

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Broadcaster apologizes for airing Stray Kids member Hyunjin’s childhood photo as murder victim

MBC Every1’s “Hidden Eye” production team apologized Tuesday for airing a childhood photo of Stray Kids member Hyunjin after falsely identifying it as a photo of a murder victim. The error occurred in December, when the true-crime commentary show used the photo as reference material while covering a murder case. It was later revealed that the image was a childhood photo of Hyunjin, prompting immediate complaints from fans. A production official for “Hidden Eye” apologized for the misuse of the photo in an interview with the Hankook Ilbo. “We have taken down the clips on YouTube, and the VOD for the episode in question has also been removed from most OTT (streaming) platforms,” the official said, acknowledging the production team’s mistake. The official explained that the error occurred while the crew was extracting reference photos from electronic devices used by the victim and provided by the bereaved family. The production team responded immediately after discovering the mistake, the official said, adding that it would double-check materials to prevent similar errors fr

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Alpha Drive One tops iTunes Chart with new single

Alpha Drive One topped the iTunes Top Songs chart in two regions and made the top five in six with its latest single, “OMG!,” agency WakeOne Entertainment announced Wednesday. The hip-hop/R&B tune filled with the energy of free-spirited youth also entered Line Music’s real-time charts at No. 2. The rookie boy group released the song Tuesday as part of its prologue single album, “No School Tomorrow.” The two-track release marks the group's first return since its debut and precedes the team’s seco

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BTS' 'Swim' hits 500 mil. Spotify streams milestone

"Swim," the latest hit from K-pop supergroup BTS, has surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify, becoming the first song released this year to reach the milestone globally, the group's agency BigHit Music said Wednesday. The track from the septet's fifth studio album, "Arirang," is an upbeat alternative popsong about navigating life's challenges, with lyrics co-written by BTS front man RM. Released in March, "Arirang" made history as the first K-pop album to spend three consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200. "Swim" also topped the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band's seventh chart-topping single. All tracks from the album have exceeded 100 million streams on Spotify, including "No. 29," an experimental piece composed solely of the sound of the Sacred Bell of Great King Seongdeok. Songs, such as "Body to Body" and "Hooligan," have each surpassed 200 million streams as of this month. BTS won three awards at the American Music Awards in Las Vegas on Monday (U.S. time), including Artist of the Year. In an acceptance speech, the members said they hoped their music would encoura

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BTS' 'Swim' hits 500 mln Spotify streams milestone

SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- "Swim," the latest hit from K-pop supergroup BTS, has

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NMIXX And AKMU Earn Double Crowns On Circle Weekly Charts

Circle Chart has revealed its chart rankings for the week of May 10 to 16! Album Chart NMIXX achieved a double crown on this week’s Circle charts, topping both the physical album chart and the digital download chart with their new EP “Heavy Serenade” and its title track of the same name. “Heavy Serenade” claimed

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CORTIS’s “GREENGREEN” Becomes Their 1st Album To Spend 2 Weeks In Top 30 Of Billboard 200

CORTIS’s “GREENGREEN” is enjoying a strong second week on the Billboard charts! On May 27 local time, Billboard revealed that CORTIS’s latest EP “GREENGREEN” was now spending its second consecutive week at No. 30 on the Top 200 Albums chart, which ranks the most popular albums in the United States. “GREENGREEN” debuted at No. 3

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Keyveatz’s Kang Yeseul To Perform Seated At Upcoming University Festivals Due To Health

Keyveatz’s Kang Yeseul will be temporarily performing seated due to health concerns. On May 27, AOMG announced that Kang Yeseul had recently visited the hospital due to back pain. According to the agency, Kang Yeseul “is believed to have unknowingly strained a muscle during daily activities, which later developed into pain while continuing her scheduled

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BLACKPINK’s “How You Like That” Becomes 1st K-Pop Choreo Video Ever To Surpass 2 Billion Views

BLACKPINK has made YouTube history once again! On May 27 at approximately 2:32 p.m. KST, BLACKPINK’s dance performance video for their mega-hit “How You Like That” surpassed 2 billion views on YouTube, becoming the first K-pop choreography video ever to reach the milestone on the platform. The video also marks BLACKPINK’s third official YouTube upload

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Watch: ZEROBASEONE Takes 1st Win For “TOP 5” On “Show Champion”

ZEROBASEONE has won their first music show trophy for their new title track “TOP 5”! The May 27 episode of “Show Champion” was a special episode instead of the usual live broadcast. At the end of the show, it was announced that the candidates for first place were CORTIS’s “REDRED,” NMIXX’s “Heavy Serenade,” ZEROBASEONE’s “TOP

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Music Program “The Show” Announces Return Date After 7-Month Hiatus

Cable music show “The Show” is officially back! Previously, “The Show” went on hiatus after airing its final episode in November 2025. On May 27, the program confirmed that it will officially return on June 2 at 6 p.m. KST, marking its comeback seven months after going off the air. ❝ 기억해… ˗ˋˏ 2026년 6월

Watch: H//PE Princess Makes Emotional Debut With Hope-Filled “One day” MV

“Unpretty Rapstar : HIP POP Princess” debut group H//PE Princess has officially entered the K-pop scene! On May 27 at 6 p.m. KST, H//PE Princess made their official debut with the release of their first mini album “17.7.” Ahead of the album’s release, the group kicked off their Korean promotions on May 11 by pre-releasing

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