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Stray Kids tops 500 mil. Spotify streams with 'God's Menu'

Stray Kids has surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify with its 2020 hit "God's Menu," marking a first for a fourth-generation K-pop boy band, the group's agency, JYP Entertainment, said Thursday. The lead single from Stray Kids' first full-length album was written and composed by 3Racha, the group's in-house production team made up of Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han. The song helped cement the eight-piece group's reputation, combining an addictive hook, distinctive lyrics, and experimental performance elements that fueled its global rise. Last Thursday, the group performed at Le Gala des Pieces Jaunes (Yellow Coins Gala), a charity event held at Paris La Defense Arena, alongside high-profile artists, including G-Dragon, Christina Aguilera and A$AP Rocky. The group is set to appear at major festivals later this year, including New York's The Governors Ball Music Festival on June 6 and Rock in Rio in Brazil on Sept. 11, both as a headliner.

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Stray Kids tops 500 mln Spotify streams with 'God's Menu'

SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- Stray Kids has surpassed 500 million streams on Spoti...

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Cha Eun-woo tax evasion allegations spark fears of massive penalties

Singer and actor Cha Eun-woo, long marketed as K-pop’s ultimate “good image” star, is facing mounting fallout after being swept up in allegations involving roughly 20 billion won ($15 million) in unpaid taxes. While the tax bill has not yet been finalized, the controversy is already rippling through the advertising world and casting uncertainty over his upcoming projects. Several brands Cha fronts as a model have begun quietly distancing themselves from the star. Fashion label Marithé François Girbaud has adjusted Cha’s photos and videos to private on its official social media accounts. Earlier, skin care brand Abib and major commercial lender Shinhan Bank also removed posts featuring Cha. None of the brands have publicly explained the actions. However, they came after the tax allegations surfaced, leading industry watchers to interpret them as precautionary steps to avoid reputational risk. According to industry sources, Cha underwent an intensive tax audit last year by the Seoul Regional Tax Office’s Investigation Bureau 4. Following the probe, the National Tax Service repo

Watch: EXO Takes 2nd Win For “Crown” On “M Countdown”; Performances By i-dle, KiiiKiii, And More

EXO has won their second music show trophy for their new title track “Crown”! On the January 29 episode of M Countdown, the candidates for first place were EXO’s “Crown” and ENHYPEN‘s “Knife.” EXO ultimately took the prize with a total of 8,406 points. Congratulations to EXO! Watch the winner announcement below! Performers on today’s show included i-dle,… The post appeared first on .

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Aespa’s Karina spotlights ‘luxury’ dujjonku as dessert craze grows

On Wednesday, Karina of aespa shared a photo on social media showing stacks of "dujjonku" — short for Dubai chewy cookie — a dessert trend that has swept Korea. What caught fans’ attention was the logo of a European high-end fashion house stamped on the wrapper. While Karina offered no explanation in her post, she was appointed the face of the brand’s beauty line in October last year and has since appeared in several global campaigns. It is widely assumed the cookies were provided as a promotional gift, but the post nonetheless underscores how far the dessert’s popularity has risen. Dujjonku is characterized by a crunchy texture, featuring a pistachio spread and kataifi pastry inside, with the exterior coated in marshmallow and dusted with cocoa powder. Prices range from roughly 6,000 won ($4.50) to 10,000 won per piece, and in some neighborhoods the cookies have become what consumers describe as “waiting desserts,” requiring waiting in long lines before purchase. The popularity of the treat is now rippling beyond cafés and bakeries, reaching upstream into ingredient market

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Hybe leaders named to Billboard’s 2026 Power 100 list

Hybe’s top executives — chairman Bang Si-hyuk, CEO Lee Jae-sang and Hybe America chairman and CEO Isaac Lee — have been named among the most influential figures in the global music industry, according to Billboard’s 2026 Power 100 list released Wednesday. Billboard annually selects key leaders across the global music ecosystem for its Power 100 list, recognizing those driving innovation across sectors such as labels, publishing, live performance and multi-sector leadership. The three leaders of

K-pop’s closest shot yet at Grammy win

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, scheduled for Sunday in Los Angeles, mark a watershed moment for K-pop, with Korean artists earning their highest number of nominations to date and breaking into the Grammys’ most prestigious general-field categories for the first time. Until recently, K-pop’s presence at the Grammys had been limited. Few prior nominations came when BTS was shortlisted for best pop duo/group performance, best music video and best recording package. This year, however, both the numb

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Can K-pop finally break through at Grammy Awards?

With the 68th Grammy Awards days away, anticipation is building over whether K-pop can finally break through at the ceremony where the genre has yet to secure a win, despite years of nominations and growing influence. Set for Sunday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the awards feature K-pop artists nominated across multiple categories. Leading the charge is "Golden," the breakout track from Netflix’s smash hit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters," nominated for Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Song Written for Visual Media. A remix of "Golden" by French DJ David Guetta is nominated for Best Remixed Recording, while the film's entire soundtrack is up for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media, bringing the project’s total to five Grammy nods. Rosé of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK is also in the spotlight for "APT.," her collaborative track with pop star Bruno Mars. The song earned nominations for Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, placing it in direct competition with "Golden" in two categories. HYBE Labels' global gir

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Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany Young And Lee Chan Won Announced As Hosts Of Hanteo Music Awards 2025

Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany Young and Lee Chan Won are officially set to host the Hanteo Music Awards (HMA) 2025! On January 29, the Hanteo Music Awards announced that Tiffany Young and Lee Chan Won will be serving as the MCs for this year’s ceremony. The Hanteo Music Awards 2025 will be held on February 15… The post appeared first on .

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Ha Seok Jin Joins EXID’s Hani In Talks For New Weekend Drama By “Uncontrollably Fond” Writer

Ha Seok Jin may be teaming up with EXID’s Hani for KBS2’s upcoming weekend drama! On January 29, MyDaily reported that Ha Seok Jin has been cast as the male lead in the drama “Love Is Coming” (literal title). In response to the report, Ha Seok Jin’s agency stated, “Ha Seok Jin has received an… The post appeared first on .

Watch: Park Jinyoung And Kim Min Ju’s Long-Awaited Reunion Brings Back Their Teenage Memories In New Drama Teaser

JTBC’s new Friday drama “Shining” (literal title) has unveiled its first teaser! “Shining” is a drama about young people who once shared a world of their own and gradually become each other’s source of trust and the light that guides their lives. The teaser opens with Yeon Tae Seo (GOT7’s Park Jinyoung) and Mo Eun… The post appeared first on .

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i-dle’s Yuqi, DAY6’s Young K, Stella Jang, And More Promoted To Full Members Of Korea Music Copyright Association

The Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) has revealed its annual list of composers and lyricists that have been selected as full members! On January 29, KOMCA announced via its official website that artists including i-dle’s Yuqi, DAY6’s Young K, Stella Jang, and Bae Chul Soo have been promoted to full membership in the Korea Music… The post appeared first on .

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Shin Eun Soo And Yoo Seon Ho Confirmed To Be In A Relationship

Shin Eun Soo and Yoo Seon Ho are in a relationship! On January 29, it was reported that Shin Eun Soo and Yoo Seon Ho met through a gathering with friends and have been dating for about three months. In response to the reports, Shin Eun Soo’s agency Management SOOP and Yoo Seon Ho’s agency… The post appeared first on .

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FTISLAND Renews Contracts With FNC For Their 20th Year Together

FTISLAND will continue their journey with FNC on their 20th year of working together! On January 29, FNC Entertainment shared, “FNC Entertainment has renewed our exclusive contracts with FTISLAND, our founding artists who helped lead the Hallyu Wave for bands, based on the deep trust and confidence we have built up over the years. As… The post appeared first on .