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BTS’ V, Jimin, Jungkook rank among top 100 stock-rich individuals under 30

BTS members V, Jimin and Jungkook have been named among the top 100 wealthiest shareholders under the age of 30 in South Korea, according to a new survey released by corporate data firm CEO Score on Wednesday. The three artists — V (29), Jimin (30) and Jungkook (28) — each hold shares valued at approximately 21.4 billion won ($14.7 million), ranking them side by side on the list of young stockholders. The survey analyzed the number of shares and their market value held by individual shareholders

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BTS’ V, Jimin, and Jungkook join list of top under-30 stockholders, turning K-pop idols into tycoons

Three members of global K-pop phenomenon BTS — V, Jimin and Jungkook —have landed on South Korea’s list of top 100 stockholders under the age of 30, highlighting a striking crossover between pop stardom and corporate wealth. According to an analysis released on Dec. 24 by corporate data tracker CEO Score, the combined share value of the country’s top 100 stockholders surged by nearly 70 trillion won (about $52 billion) compared to the end of last year, reaching a total of 177.2 trillion won as of Dec. 19. Within that elite group, several BTS members stood out. V, Jimin and Jungkook each reportedly hold shares worth about 21.4 billion won, placing them comfortably among the wealthiest stockholders in their age bracket. The origins of their holdings trace back to 2020, when Bang Si-hyuk, the largest shareholder of entertainment giant HYBE, gifted 478,695 common shares to each BTS member. V, Jimin and Jungkook are said to have retained all of those shares. Other members — including J-Hope, RM and Jin — have adjusted their holdings but are still reported to maintain stock assets

Le Sserafim charts long run on Spotify with ‘Spaghetti’

Le Sserafim has spent 60 days straight on Spotify’s global chart with its J-Hope collaboration. “Spaghetti,” featuring the BTS rapper, ranked No. 165 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global chart dated Dec. 22, said agency Source Music on Wednesday. It is the longest run on the chart for a single released this year from a fourth-generation girl group. The song, the title track from the group's first single album, extended its stay on Billboard’s global charts as well. It ranked No. 66 and No. 36 on

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K-Pop Makes Strong Showing On Oricon’s 2025 Year-End Album And Single Charts

Oricon’s year-end rankings for 2025 are out! Each year, Oricon—Japan’s largest music statistics site—publishes its annual rankings of the best-selling albums and singles in Japan. K-pop made a strong showing on this year’s charts, with K-pop artists and artists affiliated with K-pop labels (such as NiziU, who debuted under JYP Entertainment) taking up nearly half… The post appeared first on .

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Kim Se Jeong Unveils Adorable New Design For Official Light Stick

Kim Se Jeong has revealed a charming new design of her official light stick! On December 24, her agency Jellyfish Entertainment unveiled the new version, which features a cute turtle nestled inside the light stick. The overall look is finished in soft pastel green tones, giving it a fresh and heartwarming feel that perfectly reflects… The post appeared first on .

I.O.I to reunite in spring 2026 for 10th anniversary

Girl group I.O.I will reunite in spring 2026 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its debut, a plan effectively confirmed by member Yu Yeonjung during her appearance on a local radio show, Monday. The 11-member act debuted in May 2016 through Mnet’s audition program “Produce 101” and is set to reach its 10th anniversary next year. Although I.O.I officially disbanded in January 2017 under the terms of its project contract, the group left a lasting impact despite its brief run, sweeping rookie awa

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B1A4 members establish their own company after parting ways with WM Entertainment

B1A4 has left its previous agency, WM Entertainment, and has officially launched its own agency, marking a new chapter in the group’s 14-year career. On Wednesday, WM Entertainment announced that its contract with B1A4 members Shinwoo, Sandeul and Gongchan had come to an end. “After extensive discussions, both parties agreed to conclude the exclusive contract,” said WM through an official statement issued to the press. “While the contract has ended, we plan to continue collaborating on future ov

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BTS’ Jungkook gifts fans holiday cover

Jungkook of BTS presented a cover of Johnny Stimson’s “The Christmas Song,” according to label Big Hit Music on Wednesday. He shared his take on the song released in 2020 by the American singer Stimson, reinterpreting the jazz classic popularized by Nat King Cole in 1961. Accompanying the winter song was a video of Seoul’s nightscape, which the artist filmed himself. Separately, his first solo single “Seven (feat. Latto)” exceeded 2.7 billion streams on Spotify this week. He set a record as the

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Blackpink’s Jisoo amasses 100m Spotify streams with Zayn collab

Jisoo of Blackpink has hit 100 million streams on Spotify with solo single “Eyes Closed.” It is her fourth song to reach the milestone as a solo singer. She collaborated with British musician Zayn, formerly of One Direction, for the digital single, which dropped in October. The dreamy pop tune debuted on Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 72, her first solo entry on the main songs chart. It entered Billboard Global excl. US at No. 10 and ranked No. 37 on Official Singles Top 100 in the UK. Meanwhile, sh

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Exclusive Video: VERIVERY Dishes On Fave Survival Show Performances, Best Gamer, And More On Soompi’s TMI (Tell More Interview)

Get to know more about VERIVERY with Soompi’s TMI (Tell More Interview)! Earlier in the month, VERIVERY made their highly-anticipated comeback with their single “Lost and Found” along with the music video for the title track “RED (Beggin’).” Following VERIVERY’s successful return, Dongheon, Gyehyeon, Yeonho, Yongseung, and Kangmin joined Soompi for an exclusive interview on… The post appeared first on .

“IDOL I” And “Nice To Not Meet You” Enjoy Boosts In Ratings

The Monday-Tuesday dramas are on the rise! According to Nielsen Korea, the second episode of ENA’s new Monday-Tuesday drama “IDOL I” achieved an average nationwide rating of 2.3 percent. This is a 0.4 percent increase from its premiere episode’s rating of 1.9 percent. “IDOL I” is a mystery courtroom romance drama starring Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung as Maeng… The post appeared first on .

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MONSTA X Announces More Stops For 2026 World Tour “THE X : NEXUS” In Asia And Latin America

MONSTA X is continuing their world tour “THE X : NEXUS”! On December 23, MONSTA X announced additional dates for “THE X : NEXUS” tour in Asia including stops in Bangkok, Taipei, and Jakarta. The poster teases more stops to come. The following day on December 24, MONSTA X further announced stops for “THE X… The post appeared first on .

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