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Fans dig into Korean history as BTS names new album ‘Arirang’

Global fans of BTS, known as ARMY, are diving into Korean history after the group announced the title of its long-awaited new album: “Arirang.” The album, set for release after a hiatus of three years and nine months, has sparked intense online discussion, with overseas fans actively researching the origins and meaning of “Arirang,” Korea’s most iconic folk song. Social media platforms and fan communities have been filled with explanations, translations and personal reflections, as international listeners try to understand why the name carries such emotional weight. BTS said the album title reflects the group’s identity as artists who began in Korea, as well as emotions of longing and deep love that remain central to their music. By choosing “Arirang,” the group aimed to symbolically express both its roots and the emotional tone of the new release. As news of the comeback spread, many foreign fans turned their attention to the song’s historical background. Fans have highlighted how “Arirang” accompanied Koreans through periods of hardship, including Japanese coloni

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What does BTS’ upcoming album name, ‘Arirang,’ mean?

BTS officially revealed on Friday that their long-awaited fifth full-length album is titled “Arirang” and will be released in multiple physical versions on March 20. The upcoming album was announced on Jan. 5 through the fan platform Weverse. It promises to “delve into the emotional journey and introspection experienced by the seven members over the years,” according to the group’s agency, Big Hit Entertainment. With this in mind, “Arirang” is expected to carry deep meaning in accordance with th

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BLACKPINK's 'Jump' certified gold in US

K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has earned a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for its 2025 digital single "Jump." The RIAA said on its website on Thursday (U.S. time) that "Jump" has surpassed 500,000 units, the threshold required for gold certification, as of Dec. 11. The association awards gold for 500,000 units, platinum for 1 million, multi-platinum for 2 million and diamond for 10 million units. Certified units are counted based on physical and digital album sales, downloads, and audio and video streams. The track has also been certified platinum by the Canadian music industry and single platinum in France. It received gold certifications in Australia, Belgium and New Zealand. Released last July, "Jump" has exceeded 470 million streams on Spotify and stayed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 10 weeks. The K-pop quartet is set to release its third EP "Deadline" on Feb. 27, marking its first full-group comeback in three years and five months since its second studio album "Born Pink" in September 2022.

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Blackpink’s ‘Jump’ certifies gold in US, Jennie hosts photo exhibit

Blackpink earned gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America with “Jump,” the organization announced Thursday in the US. The foursome dropped "Jump" as a digital single in July. It debuted on Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 28 and spent ten weeks on the chart, the longest run for the group. It also ranked atop Billboard’s Global 200 and Global excl. US. Blackpink is set to roll out its third EP “Deadline” on Feb. 27, its first full group effort in almost 3 1/2 years. Its pre

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BLACKPINK's 'Jump' certified gold in U.S.

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has earned a gold certific...

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Hwasa to host first-ever solo concert

Hwasa of Mamamoo will have her first solo stand-alone show in Seoul on Jan. 17-18, her agency P Nation said Friday. The singer announced “Mi Casa” with a poster in which sheappears draped in a maroon tulle dress. She has been enjoying the success of her digital single “Good Goodbye,” which was released in October. She co-wrote the melody and lyrics of the song, which nabbed four trophies from television music chart shows. It also topped Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales Chart, a first for the

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TWS made 2nd-most successful debut in Japan: Oricon

TWS ranked No. 2 on Oricon’s annual rookie ranking, the highest spot for an international artist, agency Pledis Entertainment said Friday. According to Oricon’s Annual Ranking 2025 of top artists by sales, the boy group generated approximately 1.07 billion yen ($ 6.75 million) in revenue. The six-piece act put out its debut physical single in Japan, “Nice to See You Again,” in July. The album topped Oricon’s Weekly and Weekly Combined Rankings, after recording the highest first-week sales for an

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NewJeans scores 900m Spotify streams with ‘OMG’

NewJeans exceeded 900 million plays on Spotify for the first time with its 2023 hit song “OMG,” agency Ador said Friday. “OMG” is the title track of the physical single that was the group's first entry on Billboard’s Hot 100, barely six months after their debut. The upbeat hip-hop R&B tune charted six weeks on the main singles chart, peaking at No. 74. Along with the B-side track “Ditto,” “OMG” swept all domestic music charts as well. The “OMG” music video garnered 300 million views on YouTube,

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IVE Confirmed To Make February Comeback

IVE is gearing up for a comeback! On January 16, iMBC Entertainment reported that IVE will be making a comeback in late February. In response to the report, their agency Starship Entertainment confirmed, “IVE is currently working on a new album with the goal of making a comeback in late February.” The agency added, “The… The post appeared first on .

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Watch: idntt Takes 1st-Ever Win On “Music Bank” With “Pretty Boy Swag”; Performances By ENHYPEN, MONSTA X’s Joohoney, And More

idntt has won the first music show trophy of their career! On the January 16 episode of KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were idntt’s “Pretty Boy Swag” and Apink’s “Love Me More.” idntt ultimately took the prize with a total of 10,600 points, marking their first-ever win on a music show. Congratulations… The post appeared first on .

K-pop album exports top $300 mil. in 2025 for 1st time

Korea's exports of K-pop albums exceeded $300 million for the first time last year, customs data showed Friday, underscoring the genre's continued strength overseas despite weakening domestic sales. According to the Korea Customs Service, overseas shipments of K-pop albums reached a record high of $301.7 million in 2025, up 3.4 percent from a year earlier. Japan remained the biggest market with $80.6 million, followed by China with $69.7 million and the United States with $64 million. While exports to Japan fell 10.2 percent from the previous year, shipments to China jumped 16.6 percent, allowing Beijing to reclaim its position as the No. 2 market for the first time since 2022, ahead of the U.S. Taiwan, Germany, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Canada, France and Poland were also among the top 10 importers of K-pop albums. Despite the record export value, data from music sales tracker Circle Chart showed that overall K-pop album sales, including both domestic and overseas markets, fell for a second consecutive year to around 93.5 million copies in 2025, down from about 120 million in 2023. Anal

Dynamic Duo’s Gaeko And Wife Announce Divorce After 15 Years Of Marriage

Dynamic Duo’s Gaeko has personally shared news of his divorce. On January 16, Gaeko posted a statement on his Instagram Story announcing that he and his wife Kim Su Mi had decided to end their marriage after careful consideration. Gaeko’s full message is as follows: Hello, this is Gaeko. I’m sharing some personal news with… The post appeared first on .

FNC To End Variety Management

FNC Entertainment has decided to end its management of variety show and broadcast personalities. On January 16, FNC Entertainment announced, “We have had in-depth discussions with the variety show and broadcast personalities signed to our agency. As a result, we will not be renewing their contracts, and we plan to gradually wrap up our management… The post appeared first on .

Stray Kids And “KPop Demon Hunters” Soundtrack Make U.S. List Of Top 10 Best-Selling Albums Of 2025

Both Stray Kids and the “KPop Demon Hunters” soundtrack made the United States’ list of the best-selling albums of 2025! American music data tracking firm Luminate (formerly Nielsen Music), which supplies the data for the Billboard charts, has released its year-end list of the best-selling albums of 2025. The tracking period for the year began… The post appeared first on .

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