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TXT sweeps charts in Korea, Japan with 8th EP

Tomorrow X Together’s eighth EP “7th Year: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns” is enjoying chart success at home and in Japan, according to label Big Hit Music. The mini album landed atop Oricon’s Daily Album Ranking and ranked No. 2 on the following day. The six-track EP is also the group's seventh consecutive million-selling album, with more than 1.35 million copies sold on its release day. Focus track “Stick With You” topped Bugs’ real-time and daily songs charts and LINE Music’s daily songs

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Rose not joining Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella, The Black Label confirms

The Black Label, the agency behind Rose of Blackpink, said that the singer will not appear as a guest during Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella performance in Indio, California, Friday. “Rose does not have an official schedule to join Sabrina Carpenter’s stage as a special guest,” the agency told The Korea Herald. Speculation had been mounting among fans after images and videos circulated online allegedly showing an artist trailer bearing Rose’s name backstage at the Coachella Main Stage. Reports fro

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Enhypen’s Jungwon named ambassador for ‘Seoul International Garden Show’

Jungwon of Enhypen has been appointed ambassador for the “2026 Seoul International Garden Show,” his agency Belift Lab said Friday. As ambassador, Jungwon will help promote the event through a range of activities, including promotional videos, on-site announcements and social media campaigns. A teaser video released on the event’s official YouTube channel by the Seoul Metropolitan Government on Friday, captures the show's theme, “A garden where Jungwon stays, Seoul Forest,” highlighting the harm

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Stray Kids go gold in France with ‘Chk Chk Boom’

Stray Kids earned gold certification from the French National Phonographic Industry Association with their 2024 hit “Chk Chk Boom,” JYP Entertainment said Friday. The French organization recognized the single for generating more than 15 million streams in the country. It is the first time the group has gone gold in France with a single, although it has four albums that went gold by selling 50,000 units: third LP “5-Star,” eighth EP “Rock-Star,” ninth EP “Ate,” and mixtape “Hop.” “Chk Chk Boom” i

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What is BTS eating for preconcert energy boost?

Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. BTS has recently unveiled their secret to a quick preconcert energy boost — honey. Photos shared by members V and J-Hope on social media show the group consuming honey while preparing for a recent concert in Goyang. V and J-Hope were seated at a small table backstage, while Jin is seen eating a spoonful honey. The K-pop superstars kicked off their world tour, which spans 85 shows across 34 cities, with concerts held on April 9 and 11–12 at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. Their tour stops include cities in Japan, North America, Europe, South America and Asia. With such a demanding schedule, what can be the benefits of consuming honey? Quick source of energy Honey is a natural food known to help boost vitality and support overall health. Its main components are glucose and fructose, and since more than 90 percent of honey is sugar, it is quickly absorbed by the body, making it an immediate source of energy. Honey is also rich in B vitamins, which support energy metabolism and help reduce fatigue. This makes it particularly useful

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Watch: KickFlip Takes 2nd Win For “Eye-Poppin'” On “Music Bank”; Performances By TXT, SANTOS BRAVOS, And More

KickFlip has won their second music show trophy for “Eye-Poppin’”! On the April 17 episode of “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were KickFlip’s “Eye-Poppin’” and KISS OF LIFE’s “Who is she.” KickFlip ultimately took the prize with a total of 8,974 points. Congratulations to KickFlip! Watch the winner announcement below! Performers on today’s show… The post appeared first on .

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Watch: Yves Is Deep In Thought In Mesmerizing Comeback MV For “NAIL (feat. Lolo Zouaï)”

Yves is here with new music! On April 17 at 1 p.m. KST, Yves unveiled her 4th EP “NAIL” along with the music video for the title track of the same name. With lyrics by Yves, “NAIL (feat. Lolo Zouaï)” is a song with alternative hip hop sounds. It metaphorically depicts a presence that lingers… The post appeared first on .

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BABYMONSTER’s “SHEESH” Becomes Their 1st MV To Surpass 400 Million Views

BABYMONSTER has reached a new YouTube milestone! On April 17 at approximately 8 a.m. KST, the girl group’s music video for “SHEESH” surpassed 400 million views, meaning that it took approximately two years, 16 months, and eight hours to achieve the feat since the music video’s release on April 1, 2024 at midnight KST. “SHEESH”… The post appeared first on .

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Xdinary Heroes expands their ‘melting pot’ sound with 8th EP

Since debuting in 2021, Xdinary Heroes has built a reputation for its wide musical spectrum — often described as a “melting pot” of genres. From emotional rock ballads to hard rock and alternative metal, the band has continuously pushed its sonic boundaries. That approach continues in “Dead And,” the boy band’s seven-track eighth EP set to be released Friday. However, compared to their previous releases, the newest EP places a stronger emphasis on cohesion. “We always try to include a variety of

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How long do K-pop agencies house idols? Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon says, 'why leave?' after 19 years

In K-pop, it is common for idols to live together in agency-provided dorms during their trainee years and early careers, often moving out once they achieve financial stability or personal independence. But Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon is still living in her agency dorm nearly two decades after debut — and she has a simple question: “Why leave?” In a video released April 17 on the YouTube channel "Halmyungsoo," Hyoyeon appeared as a guest and opened up about her current lifestyle, including her long-running dorm life. “I’ve lived in the dorm for a long time — and I’m still there,” she said, explaining that the arrangement remains comfortable thanks to provided meals and a place to rest. When host Park Myung-soo pointed out that such a setup would allow her to save money, Hyoyeon said, “I think saving is the only way to survive,” prompting laughter. She added that next year will mark her 20th year living in the dorm, leading Park to say it could “go down in idol history.” Hyoyeon herself appeared unfazed by the unusual milestone. “Why should I leave?” she said

Babymonster logs 400m views in record time with ‘Sheesh’ music video

Babymonster amassed 400 million hits on YouTube with the music video for “Sheesh,” label YG Entertainment announced Friday. The video was released in April 2024 accompanying the song that officially marked the group’s debut. It reached the milestone in the fastest time for a music video for a K-pop girl group’s debut single, passing 100, 200 and 300 million views on the platform. “Sheesh” achieved success on Billboard’s global charts, peaking at No. 33 on Global 200 and No. 16 on Global excl. US

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Wendy, Young K, Kim Jae Joong, And More Announced As Masters For New Audition Show “The Scout”

The upcoming music audition program “The Scout” has unveiled its star-studded lineup of masters along with its first teaser! On April 17, ENA announced its new music project “The Scout: Stars Reborn,” revealing Lee Seung Chul, Kim Jae Joong, Red Velvet’s Wendy, DAY6’s Young K, and Choo Sung Hoon as the show’s masters. “The Scout”… The post appeared first on .

Katseye to roll out 3rd EP in August

Katseye is set to release its third EP “Wild” on Aug. 14, agency Hybe X Geffen Records announced Thursday. The mini album will follow over a year since the previous EP, “Beautiful Chaos.” The five-track set was a breakout hit, generating 1 billion streams on Spotify in less than five months and ranking among the top ten in the US in terms of CD sales in 2025. The second EP peaked at No. 4 on Billboard 200 logging 41 weeks on the chart; “Gabriela” and “Gnarly” charted 28 and 13 weeks on its Hot 1

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IU Is Egged By Byeon Woo Seok’s Fans In “Perfect Crown”

IU is about to face the fallout of being linked to the grand prince on MBC’s “Perfect Crown”! Set in an alternate universe where modern-day Korea is a constitutional monarchy, “Perfect Crown” tells the love story of Seong Hui Ju (IU), a chaebol heiress who has everything but is only a commoner in status, and… The post appeared first on .

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Galaxy Corp. enters UAE as first Korean entertainment firm

Galaxy Corp., known as the agency behind G-Dragon, has established a Middle East subsidiary in Dubai, becoming the first Korean entertainment company to set up a regional base in the United Arab Emirates. The company announced the recent launch of Galaxy ME on Friday, adding it plans to accelerate its global expansion through partnerships with government bodies and institutions in the UAE. Cho Sung-hae, CEO of Galaxy ME and co-founder of Galaxy Corporation, met with Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid

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