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BTS sets concert attendance record at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

BTS attracted around 130,000 fans over two sold-out concerts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, setting a new attendance record for concerts held at the venue. According to Big Hit Music on Thursday, the group’s "Arirang" concerts, held on Monday and Tuesday, drew the largest per-show audience for any concert since the stadium opened in April 2019, citing promoter Live Nation. The achievement marks another milestone for BTS in London. In 2019, the group became the first Korean act to perfor

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Ador reviewing internal records after NewJeans' 'ETA' hit with US copyright suit

Ador said Thursday it is reviewing internal records after a local media outlet reported that NewJeans' 2023 hit "ETA" had become the subject of a copyright infringement lawsuit in the US. According to the Wednesday report, US music publishing company All Surface Publishing filed a copyright infringement lawsuit Tuesday with the US District Court for the Central District of California against NewJeans, 250, Beenzino, Hybe, Ador, BANA, Apple and others. The plaintiff alleges that "ETA" copied "Sam

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NewJeans' sued for alleged copyright infringement in US

K-pop group NewJeans' hit song "ETA" has become the subject of a copyright infringement lawsuit in the United States. According to a Korean-language entertainment media, U.S. copyright management company All Surface Publishing filed the suit over "ETA" with the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on Tuesday (local time). The suit names not only NewJeans, its agency ADOR and ADOR's parent company HYBE, producer 250 and lyricists Beenzino and Vana as defendants, as well as Apple, the U.S. electronics maker that featured the group in its advertising. All Surface Publishing claims that "ETA" lifts instrumentals from "Samir's Theme," a 2005 dance track by producer DJ Debonair Samir to which it holds the rights. The suit alleges the unauthorized use of the track's syncopated horn melody, 16th-note rhythmic structure and bass drum pattern. Among other remedies, the plaintiff is reportedly seeking profits earned from the song and statutory damages of up to $150,000 for the alleged infringement. "ETA" is one of the tracks from NewJeans' second EP "Get Up," released in 2023

As K-pop costs soar, government plans bigger boost for smaller agencies

The Culture Ministry plans to double expansion support for small and mid-sized music agencies next year, as the government seeks to bolster the competitiveness of the country's music industry, Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young said Wednesday. Chae said the ministry is looking to expand the Global Leap Program for Small and Midsized Music Agencies, a program introduced this year to help promising companies enter overseas markets. "We launched the program this year, and we're looking to roughly doub

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Katseye to release first theatrical documentary ahead of new EP

Katseye will release its first theatrical documentary next month, chronicling the group’s journey from trainees to rising global stars. According to Hybe and Geffen Records on Thursday, “Katseye: Wild Hearts” will open in theaters worldwide beginning Aug. 12. Details on participating countries and theaters will be announced at a later date. The documentary will arrive ahead of the group’s third EP, “Wild,” which is set for release on Aug. 14. It follows the members’ journey from competing on “Th

Ex-K-pop idol Lee Jun-young details past financial hardships before acting success

Lee Jun-young, a former member of K-pop group U-KISS who later built a career as an actor, said he struggled financially after his debut as an idol and once worked an overnight shift at a convenience store. Lee spoke about that period during an episode of tvN’s "You Quiz on the Block," which aired Wednesday. The appearance came as he has been drawing attention for his role in JTBC’s "Reborn Rookie," the latest in a run of acting projects. Looking back on the years after he debuted with U-KISS, Lee said he often experienced the stark contrast between the image of a K-pop career and his own reality. "When I watched major awards shows, my friends were receiving applause on stage," he said. "Even though we were in the same profession, I wondered why I was not in that position." He said he had no domestic activities or solo projects at the time, leaving him with no income. To make money, Lee said he took a part-time job at a convenience store and worked overnight. The hardest moment, he said, came when his manager, who had come to pick him up, walked into the store to buy cigarettes while

Winwin leaves SM Entertainment, NCT after 10 years

Winwin of NCT will depart SM Entertainment and halt all activities with the K-pop boy band after 10 years, the singer said in a message reflecting on his decadelong career. The management agency said it agreed to terminate Winwin's exclusive contract as of Thursday, following discussions with the artist. In a social media post Wednesday, Winwin reflected on how the past 10 years have passed quickly, thanking those he met during his journey from a K-pop trainee to becoming a member of NCT 127 and WayV. Acknowledging difficult times, he said the joyful memories outweighed the hardships, thanking SM Entertainment. He said the past decade will remain his most precious memory. Winwin debuted as a member of NCT 127 in 2016 and later joined WayV, the group's China-focused unit. This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times

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BTS draws 130,000 fans to London concerts

K-pop supergroup BTS drew around 130,000 fans to two sold-out "ARIRANG" world tour concerts in London, its agency said Thursday, marking the group's return to the British stage after seven years. The band performed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Monday and Tuesday, with about 65,000 fans at each show, according to the shows' promoter Live Nation. The figure represents the highest per-show concert attendance at the venue since its opening in 2019. Tickets for the concerts sold out immediately upon release. It was BTS' first solo concert in Britain as a full group since June 2019, when it became the first South Korean act to headline Wembley Stadium. During the latest shows, the group performed songs from its fifth full-length album, including "Hooligan," "Normal" and "Swim," alongside earlier hits, such as "Idol" and "Fire." "We are once again reminded of the emotion we felt at Wembley Stadium seven years ago," the group said through the agency. "We had an incredible time thanks to your passion." BTS launched the "Arirang" world tour, billed as the largest in K-pop history, in April in Goy

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Twice’s Sana set for acting debut

Sana of Twice is poised to make her big screen debut starring opposite Takeru Satoh, her label JYP Entertainment said Wednesday. Sana's first attempt at acting comes 11 years after her debut as a member of the nine-member girl group. The movie “Nyangi” is a joint venture between Japan and Korea, and will be directed by Kwon Hyuk-chan. Sana plays a cat that decides to become a human to reach the other main character played by Satoh. The Japanese actor appeared in the teaser video for Misamo’s fir

BTS draws 130,000 fans to London concerts

SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS drew around 130,000 fans to two s

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BTS’ V 1st male K-celeb with 75m Instagram followers

V of BTS amassed 75 million followers through his Instagram account as of Tuesday, a first for a Korean male celebrity. He has the second-most followers among male pop stars after Justin Bieber. V opened the account in December 2021, as did all BTS members. He surpassed 1 million followers in 43 minutes, and 10 million in less than five hours. Both achievements earned him Guinness World Records, which he still holds. He attended Celine’s spring/summer 2027 menswear show in Paris last month durin

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BTS’ Jimin garners record 400m hits each in Korean, English with ‘Like Crazy’

Jimin of BTS surpassed 400 million streams on Spotify with both the Korean and English-language versions of his solo single “Like Crazy,” a first for a K-pop artist, according to label Big Hit Music. The single fronted his debut solo album “Face” which rolled out in March 2023. It claimed the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100, a first for a K-pop solo act. The musician participated in writing the lyrics and melody of the synth pop tune. The Korean version of "Like Crazy" has over 1.4 billion pla

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KATSEYE's rise to be captured in theatrical documentary

KATSEYE, the multinational girl group formed through a global audition project, will be the subject of its first theatrical documentary set for release in cinemas worldwide starting Aug. 12, HYBE-Geffen Records said Wednesday. The film, titled "KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS," arrives two days before the release of the group's third extended play, "WILD," on Aug. 14. The film's country-by-country theater listings will be announced later, the agency said. It marks the group's first documentary released for theatrical distribution, tracing the members' path from their time competing on HYBE and Geffen Records' "The Debut: Dream Academy" — the reality competition series that selected KATSEYE's lineup — through their rise to international prominence. The film also highlights the group's relationship with its fan base, known as EYEKONS. The documentary includes previously unreleased behind-the-scenes footage, videos submitted by fans and interviews with the members, offering what the agency described as a fuller picture of the pressures, challenges and breakthroughs the group has experienced during

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Evan to perform at Grammy Museum’s ‘Spotlight’ series in LA

Singer-songwriter Evan will perform at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles next month as part of the museum’s “Spotlight” performance and interview series, Belift Lab announced Thursday. According to the agency, Evan will take the stage at the Ray Charles Rooftop Terrace on Aug. 14. Produced by the Grammy Museum, “Spotlight” features emerging and notable artists in a format that combines live performances with in-depth conversations about their music and creative process. Previous guests have inclu

Watch: Stray Kids Introduces “TASY,” The Official Character For STAY

Meet “TASY,” Stray Kids’ official character for STAY! On July 10 at midnight KST, Stray Kids released an adorable video introducing a brand-new character to represent STAY, their official fandom. The whimsical new video features TASY meeting the eight SKZOO characters that represent each of the Stray Kids members. Check out the new introduction video

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dearALICE’s James Announces He Is Leaving The Group In Heartfelt Letter

dearALICE’s James has announced his departure from the group. James officially debuted as a member of dearALICE, a five-member boy group formed by SM Entertainment and British television production company Moon&Back Media, at the beginning of 2025. On July 9 local time, James took to Instagram to share that he had decided to leave the

aespa’s “Whiplash” Becomes Their Fastest MV To Hit 300 Million Views

aespa has broken a personal record with their music video for “Whiplash”! On July 10 at around 6 a.m. KST, aespa’s music video for their 2024 hit “Whiplash” surpassed 300 million views on YouTube, making it their third music video to do so after “Next Level” and “Drama.” aespa first released the music video for

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Watch: LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, And KATSEYE Take 2nd Win For “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” On “M Countdown”; Performances By i-dle, And More

LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE have won their second music show trophy for their collab single “ICONIC BY MISTAKE“! On the July 9 episode of “M Countdown,” the candidates for first place were LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE’s “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” and SEVENTEEN’s V8’s “singasong.” LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE ultimately took the prize with a total of 6,876

Watch: Lee Eun Ji, Mimi, Lee Young Ji, And An Yu Jin Open A Rice Cake Shop In “Earth Arcade” Spin-Off “Space Rice Cake”

Lee Eun Ji, Mimi, Lee Young Ji, and An Yu Jin are reuniting for tvN’s new variety show “Space Rice Cake”! “Space Rice Cake” is a spin-off born from a punishment in “Earth Arcade 2.” After failing an escape room mission prepared by Torong, Lee Eun Ji, Mimi, Lee Young Ji, and An Yu Jin

11 Lee Jun Young K-Dramas Which Showcase His Versatility

Few idol-turned-actors have pulled off a transformation quite like Lee Jun Young. Once known simply as Jun, the rapper-vocalist of U-KISS and later a member of project group UNB, he has spent the better part of a decade quietly building one of the most versatile filmographies on screen—swinging between swoon-worthy romantic leads, chaotic high school

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Lee Jun Young Is A Genius Pianist Forced To Abandon His Dream In New Drama “Four Hands, Two Sonatas”

Upcoming drama “Four Hands, Two Sonatas” has unveiled new stills featuring Lee Jun Young! “Four Hands” is a piano term that refers to a technique where two people play a single piano together. The drama “Four Hands, Two Sonatas” will depict the friendship, love, rivalry, and growth of youths who meet at an arts high

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Rain In Talks + Lee Sung Min Reported To Star In “Solo Leveling” Drama Adaptation With Byeon Woo Seok

Rain and Lee Sung Min may be joing the cast of “Solo Leveling”! On July 9, media outlets reported that Rain and Lee Sung Min will star in the upcoming drama “Solo Leveling.” In response to the reports, Rain’s agency stated, “We are still reviewing the casting offer for “Solo Leveling,” and nothing has been

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