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K-pop stars sweep seven of top 10 spots on IFPI global album sales chart

K-pop acts, including Stray Kids and Seventeen, dominated global album sales last year, taking seven of the top 10 spots on the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry's (IFPI) Global Album Sales Chart, data showed Friday (U.S. time). Stray Kids' "Karma" came in second on the 2025 ranking, followed by Seventeen's "Happy Burstday" in third place and Enhypen's "Desire: Unleash" in fourth. Global pop star Taylor Swift topped the list with "The Life of a Showgirl." Other K-pop albums in the top 10 included Tomorrow X Together's "The Name Chapter: Together" at No. 6, Zerobaseone's "Never Say Never" at No. 7, Ive's "Ive Empathy" at No. 9, and G-Dragon's "Ubermensch" at No. 10. The IFPI chart, which reflects combined physical album and paid digital download sales, also featured several other Korean releases within the top 20, such as NCT Wish's "Color" (11th), &Team's "Back to Life" (13th), Riize's "Odyssey" (15th), aespa's "Rich Man" (16th), and Boynextdoor's "No Genre" (18th). In IFPI's separate Global Album Chart, which includes streaming data, the original soundtrack of Netfli

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(2nd LD) BLACKPINK becomes first artist to reach 100 mln subscribers on YouTube

SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has hit 100 million subscr...

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K-pop stars sweep seven of top 10 spots on IFPI global album sales chart

K-pop acts, including Stray Kids and Seventeen, dominated global album sales last year, taking seven of the top 10 spots on the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry's Global Album Sales Chart, data showed Friday. Stray Kids' "Karma" came in second on the 2025 ranking, followed by Seventeen's "Happy Burstday" in third place and Enhypen's "Desire: Unleash" in fourth. Global pop star Taylor Swift topped the list with "The Life of a Showgirl." Other K-pop albums in the top 10 includ

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BTS’ V says he never sided with Min Hee-jin after private texts appear in court

BTS member V has expressed discomfort after his private messages with former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin were cited as evidence in a court ruling tied to her ongoing legal dispute with HYBE, with the company saying the singer never intended to support any of her claims. On Feb. 20, V posted a screenshot of a news report on his personal social media account, addressing the disclosure of his KakaoTalk conversation with Min. He stressed that the exchange was part of a personal conversation between acquaintances and should not be interpreted as him taking sides. "It was part of a private, everyday conversation shared in empathy because she was an acquaintance," V said. "I had absolutely no intention of siding with either party. I am also very taken aback that this conversation was submitted as evidence without my consent." HYBE echoed the sentiment, cautioning against overinterpretation. "Because it was a private exchange with an acquaintance, he was simply responding in an empathetic way. It has been confirmed that he did not agree with any specific claims made by the other party," a HYBE officia

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February Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for singers! The rankings were determined through an analysis of singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from January 21 to February 21. BTS continued their reign at the top of the list with a brand… The post appeared first on .

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Trace BTS' history through these 7 tourist spots

With just a month to go until BTS takes the stage at Gwanghwamun Square, anticipation is building across Seoul. The performance — marking the group’s return to full-group activities after over three years — is drawing fans from around the world to the capital. Beyond the square itself, the city is dotted with places tied to BTS’ journey. From historic landmarks to meaningful fan spaces, here are seven stops that add an extra layer of meaning to any concert trip. Gyeongbokgung Jongno-gu, central

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K-pop stars sweep seven of top 10 spots on IFPI global album sales chart

SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- K-pop acts, including Stray Kids and Seventeen, domin...

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Seventeen

Mexican president shares letter from S. Korean counterpart on BTS tour

SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has released a le...

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BLACKPINK becomes first artist to reach 100 mln subscribers on YouTube

SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group BLACKPINK hit 100 million subscriber...

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WJSN To Return With 10th Anniversary Single “Bloom Hour”

WJSN will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut with a new single! On February 21, STARSHIP Entertainment announced that WJSN would be releasing a special fan song called “Bloom hour” on the upcoming 10th anniversary of their debut. The title of “Bloom hour” refers to the beautiful moment when time spent together blossoms,… The post appeared first on .

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BLACKPINK Becomes 1st Artist In YouTube History To Surpass 100 Million Subscribers

BLACKPINK has achieved a historic first on YouTube! On February 20 local time, YouTube officially announced that BLACKPINK had become the first artist in YouTube history to hit 100 million subscribers on their official artist channel. In celebration of this exciting milestone, YouTube presented BLACKPINK with a custom Red Diamond Creator Award. BLACKPINK’s official YouTube… The post appeared first on .

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KATSEYE’s Manon To Take Temporary Hiatus From Group Activities

KATSEYE’s Manon will be temporarily halting all group activities in order to focus on her health. On February 20 local time, HYBE x Geffen announced that Manon would be “taking a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing.” The official announcement went on, “The group will continue scheduled activities during… The post appeared first on .

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Chaebol heiress-turned-idol Annie says her ‘perfect life’ videos are curated: ‘Don’t compare yourself’

Annie of rookie K-pop group AllDay Project — also known as a granddaughter of South Korean retail conglomerate Shinsegae Chairwoman Lee Myung-hee — has addressed fans who felt intimidated after watching her high-achieving daily life content, saying the videos show only the “cool and pretty” parts of her routine. The singer, who recently returned to Columbia University, shared a vlog-style video on her personal social media showing a packed schedule of classes, workouts, and self-care. The clip quickly drew admiration online, with fans commenting that her “god-tier productivity” and discipline were inspiring — but also difficult to match. Responding on a fan communication platform, Annie expressed concern that younger followers might compare themselves negatively. "I wanted to say something," she said. "If you only watch the videos I post or what I share on DayOff, it can look like I’m always doing something fun, exercising, and living diligently every day." "It’s great if DayOnes, especially younger fans, feel motivated," she said. "But I hope you don’t compare yourse

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(LEAD) BLACKPINK becomes first artist to reach 100 mln subscribers on YouTube

SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has hit 100 million subscr...

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BLACKPINK becomes first artist to reach 100 mil. subscribers on YouTube

K-pop girl group BLACKPINK hit 100 million subscribers on YouTube, making it the first official artist channel to hit the milestone, the video sharing platform said Saturday. To celebrate such an achievement, YouTube said it presented BLACKPINK with a custom Red Diamond Creator Award. "The dynamic female powerhouse that is BLACKPINK has earned international acclaim on YouTube with their mega hit songs and fierce performances," YouTube said on its official blog. "The group has continuously raised the bar on YouTube, pioneering new ways to connect with their fans," it added.

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Blackpink becomes first artist to reach 100 mln subscribers on YouTube

K-pop girl group Blackpink hit 100 million subscribers on YouTube, making it the first official artist channel to hit the milestone, the video sharing platform said Saturday. To celebrate such an achievement, YouTube said it presented Blackpink with a custom Red Diamond Creator Award. "The dynamic female powerhouse that is Blackpink has earned international acclaim on YouTube with their mega hit songs and fierce performances," YouTube said on its official blog. "The group has continuously raised

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BLACKPINK becomes first artist to reach 100 mln subscribers on YouTube

K-pop girl group BLACKPINK hit 100 million subscribers on YouTube, making it the first official artist channel to hit the milestone, the video sharing platform said Saturday. To celebrate such an achievement, YouTube said it presented BLACKPINK with a custom Red Diamond Creator Award. "The dynamic female powerhouse that is BLACKPINK has earned international acclaim on YouTube with their mega hit songs and fierce performances," YouTube said on its official blog. "The group has continuously raised the bar on YouTube, pioneering new ways to connect with their fans," it added.

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TWICE’s “Dance The Night Away” Becomes Their 12th Group MV To Hit 400 Million Views

TWICE has hit the 400 million mark with yet another music video! On February 21 at around 9 a.m. KST, TWICE’s music video for their 2018 summer hit “Dance The Night Away” surpassed 400 million views on YouTube, making it their 12th music video to do so following “TT,” “LIKEY,” “What Is Love?“, “Cheer Up,”… The post appeared first on .

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