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G-Dragon’s Middle East debut marred by chaotic planning at Dubai show

G-Dragon’s first official performance in the Middle East ended in disappointment Tuesday, with the “Krazy Super Concert” in Dubai overshadowed by what attendees and industry insiders described as inexperienced event management. The concert, held at Dubai Media City Amphitheater in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, marked a symbolic milestone for the K-pop icon. But hasty promotion and questionable planning by organizer Pu1se Events diluted the show's significance, critics say. A local promote

Ateez lands on Billboard 200 at No. 3

Ateez placed its 13th mini album at No. 3 on Billboard 200 dated Feb. 21. The EP “Golden Hour: Part 4” is its sixth consecutive album to hit the main albums chart within the top three, and eighth overall to sit among the top ten. The five-track set rolled out Feb. 8 and topped the iTunes Top Albums Chart in 31 regions, and the main track, “Adrenaline,” debuted atop the Top Songs Chart in 18. The mini album sold more than 1.5 million copies in its first week and became the group’s sixth straight

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Stray Kids ranks second on IFPI's 2025 chart for top global artists

K-pop boy group Stray Kids has ranked second on the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry's (IFPI) Global Artist Chart 2025, the organization representing the global recording industry announced. The ranking marks the fourth consecutive year the Korean group has appeared on the chart since its debut at No. 7 in 2022. For 2025, it reached a new peak at No. 2, trailing only Taylor Swift, according to the IFPI on Wednesday (U.S. time). The IFPI Global Artist Chart calculates worldwide consumption across all formats and includes an artist's entire discography rather than focusing solely on releases from the previous year. Other Korean acts featured on the list include Seventeen, which ranked 14th. It marks the fifth consecutive year the group has appeared on the chart since 2021.

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Stray Kids ranks second on IFPI's 2025 chart for top global artists

SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Stray Kids has ranked second on the I...

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'Designed by me': BLACKPINK’s Lisa shocks fans with sheer dress photoshoot

BLACKPINK’s Lisa has ignited global fan buzz after unveiling a daring photoshoot featuring a sheer dress she personally designed. On Wednesday, Lisa shared multiple images on social media with the caption “Designed by me.” The photos come from a fashion editorial created in collaboration with a brand, highlighting outfits she took part in designing. The garments accentuate Lisa’s silhouette, with one black sheer dress drawing particular attention. The full-length look reveals the contours of her body beneath translucent fabric, prompting surprise and admiration across fan communities. Online reactions ranged from “Amazing” and “So lovely” to “A true fashion icon,” as fans praised both the bold styling and Lisa’s creative involvement. The reveal also fed ongoing interest in idol-led fashion design, a growing trend among K-pop stars expanding into creative direction and brand collaborations. BLACKPINK recently concluded its “DEADLINE” world tour and is set to return as a full group with the mini-album “DEADLINE” on Feb. 27. This article from Xportsnews is adapt

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Stray Kids rank No. 2 on global artist chart

Stray Kids ranked No. 2 on the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry's Global Artist Chart, according to the organization on Thursday. Marking the group's fourth consecutive year on the chart since its debut at No. 7, it is the only K-pop artist to rank among the top ten this year. It claimed the highest rung so far, following Taylor Swift. The group is slated to host a fan meetup in Korea next month. Under the title “Stay in Our Little House,” Stray Kids hold four shows at Inche

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BLACKPINK’s Rosé And HUNTR/X Take No. 1 And No. 2 On IFPI’s Global Single Chart For 2025

BLACKPINK’s Rosé and “KPop Demon Hunters” girl group HUNTR/X topped the IFPI’s year-end Global Single Chart for 2025! On February 19 local time, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)—a non-profit organization that represents the music recording industry worldwide—revealed its annual ranking of last year’s best-selling singles. Rosé and Bruno Mars’ hit collab “APT.”… The post appeared first on .

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Watch: Jisoo Meets Her Dream Virtual Boyfriends As Seo In Guk Enters Her Real World In “Boyfriend On Demand”

Netflix’s upcoming drama “Boyfriend on Demand” has unveiled a new poster and a main trailer! Helmed by director Kim Jung Sik of “Work Later, Drink Now” and “Not Others,” “Boyfriend on Demand” is a romantic comedy that follows Seo Mi Rae (BLACKPINK’s Jisoo), an overworked webtoon producer who subscribes to a virtual dating simulation service… The post appeared first on .

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Legal victory opens new chapter for Min Hee-jin as HYBE, NewJeans face next test

A Seoul court’s ruling ordering K-pop conglomerate HYBE Labels to pay former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin about 25.5 billion won ($17.5 million) in a put option dispute has begun reshaping the next phase of one of K-pop’s biggest corporate battles. While the Feb. 12 decision clarified key legal questions surrounding Min’s shareholder agreement and creative autonomy, it also left a complex web of appeals, ongoing lawsuits and artist negotiations unresolved, placing renewed focus on how Min, HYBE and girl group NewJeans will navigate the months ahead. What court decided The central question in the case was whether Min had committed a substantial breach of her shareholder agreement with HYBE that would allow the company to terminate the contract and block her put option. HYBE argued that Min’s conduct, including efforts to pursue independence for sub-label Ador and her public remarks tied to internal disputes, amounted to a “serious violation” that destroyed mutual trust. Min countered that her put option was valid under the contract terms and that her actions did not meet the legal thr

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BTS’ RM surprises fans with first driving video after license

BTS leader RM has drawn buzz online after posting his first-ever driving clip — despite previously saying he had no plans to own a car. On Wednesday, RM uploaded a short video with the caption, “Let’s keep smiling and hype it up,” showing himself behind the wheel. The post quickly spread across fan communities and social media, where viewers focused on his visibly tense posture and cautious driving style. RM recently revealed that he had obtained a driver’s license, and this marked the first time he publicly showed himself driving. Acknowledging his awkwardness, he added, “I’m funny too,” poking fun at his own stiffness in the seat. The BTS member also shared the backstory behind his decision to learn to drive. “I don’t plan to buy my own car,” he said, explaining that he pursued the license mainly to overcome a personal trauma rather than for everyday mobility. Fans reacted with amusement and support, with many saying the clip felt relatable and “unexpectedly cute,” contrasting RM’s well-known intellectual image with a beginner driver moment. BTS is scheduled

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Vienna Symphony plays SM artists' songs

The Vienna Symphony joined forces with SM Entertainment for a K-pop concert in the Austrian capital, the label’s affiliate SM Classics Thursday. For the concert dubbed “Wiener Symphoniker X K-Pop,” the orchestra “traveled acoustically to South Korea and fused the colorful and dazzling world of K-pop with the European orchestral tradition.” The program arranged a string of hit songs from the label’s artists: from EXO’s “Growl,” Shinee’s “Sherlock” and Red Velvet’s “Red Flavor” to Aespa’s “Black M

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'The Rose: Come Back to Me' traces Korean indie band's rise, struggles

“The Rose: Come Back to Me” opens with a familiar image in K-pop storytelling — young musicians chasing a dream — but quickly turns into something less typical: a story about a Korean indie rock band determined to retain creative control, even when it costs them years in court. Released in theaters on Feb. 14, the documentary follows The Rose, a four-member band that has built a global following largely outside the traditional K-pop idol system. Rather than focusing on trainee camps, survival shows or major agencies, the film tracks how the group formed organically, wrote its own songs and tried to protect its creative voice in an industry built around tightly managed idols. That perspective sets it apart from recent Korean pop-centered documentaries. Streaming platforms have spotlighted major idol acts in polished behind-the-scenes features such as “BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky” and “BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star,” as well as audition docuseries like “Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE.” While “The Rose: Come Back to Me” exists in the same genre of global K-pop document

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Cortis logs 100m Spotify streams this year alone

Cortis hit 100 million streams on Spotify for 2026, according to Big Hit Music on Thursday. The rookie boy band achieved the feat in just 45 days with seven tracks — six from its debut album “Color Outside the Lines” along with “Mention Me,” which it sang for the soundtrack of animation “GOAT.” The group's first album has maintained a spot on Billboard’s World Albums Chart for 23 weeks straight, after debuting on the Billboard 200 at No. 15. Last week, the five-member act performed for the NBA C

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Yeonwoo And Kim Hyun Jin Share Awkwardly Tense First Encounter In “Love Phobia”

U+tv’s upcoming drama “Love Phobia” has unveiled a glimpse of Yeonwoo and Kim Hyun Jin’s first meeting! “Love Phobia” tells the story of Han Sun Ho (Kim Hyun Jin), a romance novelist who is deeply in tune with his emotions, and Yoon Bi Ah (Yeonwoo), the emotionally detached CEO of the AI-powered dating app “It’s… The post appeared first on .

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CLOSE YOUR EYES’ Jang Yeojun To Take Break From Activities Due To Health Issues

CLOSE YOUR EYES member Jang Yeojun will be unable to participate in upcoming scheduled activities this week. On February 19, CLOSE YOUR EYES’ agency UNCORE released an official statement, announcing Jang Yeojun was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis and is expected to undergo about a week of inpatient treatment. Read the agency’s full statement below: Hello, this… The post appeared first on .

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&TEAM Announces Stops For 2026 Tour “BLAZE THE WAY”

&TEAM is embarking on a new tour! On February 19, the dates and locations were announced for &TEAM’s upcoming concert tour “BLAZE THE WAY.” Kicking off in May, the group will visit various locations in Japan as well as other Asian cities including Taipei, Incheon, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Singapore. Also check out Soompi’s 2026… The post appeared first on .

BTS’s j-hope Makes Heartfelt Donation For Children And Animals On His Birthday

BTS’s j-hope is celebrating his birthday by giving back the love he has received in a meaningful way! On February 19, BIGHIT MUSIC announced that j-hope donated 200 million won (approximately $137,845) to Asan Medical Center Hospital in Seoul on his birthday, February 18. He also gave 100 million won in scholarships to support students… The post appeared first on .

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