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BTS’ strong comeback fuels hopes of K-pop market rebound

BTS has demonstrated enduring market power following its full-group comeback, raising expectations for a revival in the K-pop album market. The septet’s fifth LP, “Arirang,” which released Friday, has contributed to reaffirming BTS’ dominance. The album surpassed 4 million sales within just three days of its release, debuting at No. 1 on the Hanteo weekly album chart. In doing so, BTS quickly surpassed its own first-week sales record of 3.37 million copies for 2020 album “Map of the Soul: 7,” hi

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Hearts2Hearts, P1Harmony, SHINee’s Onew, BLACKPINK, And More Top Circle Weekly Charts

Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of March 8 to 14! Album Chart P1Harmony topped this week’s physical album chart with their new mini album “UNIQUE,” which debuted at No. 1. Meanwhile, the POCA version of NouerA’s mini album “POP IT LIKE” entered the chart at… The post appeared first on .

Hybe expands global push with India audition

Hybe is launching a large-scale audition in India to discover and develop the next generation of global stars, extending its “K-pop methodology” to one of the world’s fastest-growing entertainment markets. Hybe India announced Tuesday via its official social media channels that it would hold the “Hybe India Audition,” with both online applications and in-person tryouts across major cities, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune.

Sold out in 10 seconds: What can stop macro-driven K-pop ticketing?

Barely 10 seconds after pressing the "Buy Tickets" button, fans are met with a blunt message: "No seats available." Even reaching the ticketing page can feel meaningless, because by then, most seats are often already gone. The frustrating experience K-pop fans repeatedly face reflects a growing reality of concert ticketing: getting a seat is no longer simply a matter of luck. Fans are not just competing against one another’s quick hands. Increasingly, they are up against automated macro programs that dominate the process. A recent crackdown by the Gyeonggi Bukbu Provincial Police on an organized scalping ring that used macro systems has cast fresh light on rampant scalping in K-pop concert ticketing. Police said the group made 7.1 billion won ($4.7 million) by hoarding tickets with macro programs and reselling them. Fans, however, say cracking down on domestic scalpers alone is not enough. Attention is increasingly turning to overseas operators — particularly organized scalpers in China — accused of distorting the normal ticketing process by entering queues before sales open or us

BTS Jin left off ‘ARIRANG’ credits, sparks debate as awkward moment goes viral

BTS member Jin’s absence from the credits of the group’s latest album has sparked a debate among fans after what has been seen as a tense moment during a live broadcast went viral. BTS held a full-group livestream on Friday to celebrate the release of their fifth full-length album, "ARIRANG," where members discussed the production process and revealed some behind-the-scenes stories. During the broadcast, RM said, "Everyone’s color is in the album," before adding, "If Jin's tour had ended a bit earlier, he would have been able to join us." V also said, "There was time we could have worked together, but his condition wasn’t good. He kept touring." RM added, "He worked really hard. It was a shame," while Jimin said, "Thanks to him protecting the team, we were able to release the album," adding a note of appreciation. Jin himself said, "I’m happy there are so many great songs." However, the explanation did little to calm fans. Jin, who was the first BTS member to complete his mandatory military service, had been on a solo tour at the time BTS held a group songwriting camp in the Unit

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Park Ji-hoon to return as singer with 1st release in 3 years

SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- Park Ji-hoon, the co-star of the Korean film sensati...

Stray Kids marks debut anniversary with new digital single

K-pop boy group Stray Kids will release a new digital single, titled "Star, Light (Stay)," to mark the eighth anniversary of its debut Wednesday. The track will drop at 1 p.m. to mark the day eight years ago when the group debuted. The release serves as a musical tribute to the group's fandom, also known as Stay, JYP Entertainment said in a statement. Blending band sounds with guitar and piano melodies, the song delivers an emotional message about hope for the future, likened to the universe and stars, made possible through "togetherness." Members Han and Seungmin took part in composing the track and penning its lyrics, while all eight members collaborated on designing the online cover image. Stray Kids will hold its sixth official meet-and-greet event for fans at Inspire Arena in Incheon on March 28-29 and April 4-5. All tickets for the shows have sold out, according to the agency.

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Stray Kids marks debut anniv. with new digital single

SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Stray Kids will release a new digita...

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SM Threatens Legal Action To Protect SMTR25 Against Violation Of Members’ Rights

SM Entertainment has issued a stern warning against the ongoing invasion of the SMTR25 members’ privacy. On March 25, SM Entertainment released a statement in which they threatened to take firm legal action against those who continued to infringe on the privacy and basic rights of the SMTR25 trainees. “Recently, there have been repeated instances… The post appeared first on .

TWICE’s Dahyun To Sit Out Upcoming Tour Stops Due To Injury

TWICE’s Dahyun will not be participating in the group’s performances for the time being. Back in February, JYP Entertainment announced that Dahyun would be sitting out part of the North American leg of TWICE’s ongoing “THIS IS FOR” world tour. About a month later, the agency followed up by adding that Dahyun would also be… The post appeared first on .

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“Inkigayo ON THE GO” Announces First Lineup Of Artists

SBS’s special concert project “Inkigayo ON THE GO” has unveiled its first lineup! “Inkigayo ON THE GO” is a special music program that will be held at Paradise City in Incheon on April 26. The concert will allow fans to enjoy a new viewing experience in an expanded location that goes beyond a music show… The post appeared first on .

AHOF In Talks To Extend Contracts With Agency

AHOF is in talks to continue together as a group! On March 25, a media outlet reported that AHOF decided to extend their contracts with F&F Entertainment. The report said the group originally signed a four-year contract with the agency, but all members agreed to add three more years, making the total contract seven years.… The post appeared first on .

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Oscar-winning 'Golden' rises to fifth on Billboard Hot 100

SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- Netflix's animation sensation "KPop Demon Hunters" s...

Watch: IVE Announces North American And New Asian Stops For World Tour “SHOW WHAT I AM”

IVE has revealed the next set of stops for their ongoing world tour! On March 25, IVE officially announced their plans for the North American leg of their “SHOW WHAT I AM” world tour, in addition to adding new Asian stops. IVE will kick off the North American leg of their tour in Toronto on… The post appeared first on .

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WEi To Focus On Individual Activities For Time Being

WEi’s agency has made an announcement regarding the direction of the group’s future activities. On March 25, OUI Entertainment released a statement announcing that for the time being, the WEi members will be focusing more on their individual activities rather than their activities as a group. The agency also hinted at “various unit activities” to… The post appeared first on .

BTS' comeback concert draws 18 million global viewers

About 18 million people around the world tuned in to watch BTS’s comeback concert on Netflix, the global streamer said. The Saturday night livestream drew 18.4 million viewers worldwide within its first day of release. Since its release, the broadcast has landed in the weekly Top 10 rankings across 80 countries and reached No. 1 in 24 territories. The event, held in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, was broadcast globally in real time. Netflix revealed the livestream was supported by the company’s streaming i

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Park Ji-hoon to return as singer with 1st release in 3 years

Park Ji-hoon, the co-star of the Korean film sensation "The King's Warden," will return to the music scene next month with his first release in three years, his agency said Wednesday. YY Entertainment said Park will release his first single album, "Re:flect," on April 29, marking his first release since his seventh EP, "Blank or Black," released in April 2023. The new record explores "the process of reflecting on his present self by revisiting past times and emotions," the agency said in a statement. Ahead of the release, Park is scheduled to hold a meet-and-greet session for fans in Seoul on April 25 and 26. The historical drama "The King's Warden," featuring the unlikely friendship between a village chief and the exiled King Danjong (Park) of the Joseon Dynasty, has become the third most-watched film of all time in Korea, attracting more than 14 million moviegoers.

K-pop stars, actors flock to TikTok LIVE for direct monetization

Mainstream Korean celebrities are increasingly flocking to TikTok LIVE to capitalize on lucrative virtual currency payouts, signaling a broader industry shift from traditional broadcast television to direct-to-fan streaming. Yulhee, a former member of the K-pop girl group LABOUM, actively promoted her TikTok channel on Monday. She told viewers she broadcasts each day that she does not have a formal schedule. During her stream, she danced to girl group songs and exchanged greetings with fans. When a viewer referred to her as a "yeocam" — a cultural term for female cam streamers that often carries negative connotations associated with explicit or suggestive content — Yulhee pushed back, arguing the term simply means a broadcast hosted by a woman. "What you are watching right now is a yeocam," Yulhee said. "Isn't it a difference in the speaking nuance? I think I am a yeocam, a female streamer." Rapper MC Mong also used the platform on Sunday to celebrate his 100th day of streaming. "One hundred days in two hours and 30 minutes since communicating on TikTok," he said. "Everyone come to Ti

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Oscar-winning 'Golden' rises to fifth on Billboard Hot 100

Netflix's animation sensation "KPop Demon Hunters" saw its original soundtrack climb again on both the main singles and albums charts of the U.S. Billboard after the film won two Oscars earlier this month, the latest charts showed Wednesday. "Golden" from the soundtrack rose two places to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, logging its 39th consecutive week on the chart. The film's soundtrack album climbed a spot to No. 10 on the Billboard 200, also extending its chart run to 39 weeks. On March 16, the U.S. animated film won Best Animated Feature, while its breakout track "Golden" was named Best Original Song during the 98th Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. Elsewhere on the chart, boy band P1Harmony landed at No. 4 with its ninth EP, "Unique," released March 12. It marked the group's second top 10 entry following last year's English-language album "X," which peaked at No. 9, and its highest position to date. Enhypen's "The Sin: Vanish" ranked No. 43, while girl group Katseye's "Beautiful Chaos" was No. 96. BLACKPINK's latest release, "Deadline," fell to No. 98 from last week's No. 41.

Red Velvet’s Irene Announces Dates And Cities For First Solo Asia Tour “I-WILL”

Red Velvet’s Irene is gearing up for her first solo tour in Asia! On March 25, Irene announced the dates and cities for her upcoming 2026 Asia tour “I-WILL.” The tour will kick off on May 23 in Seoul, followed by stops in Taipei, Macau, Singapore, and Bangkok. Check out the full tour details below:… The post appeared first on .

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