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&Team enters Billboard 200 for first time with 'We on Fire'

Boy band &Team entered the Billboard 200 for the first time in its career, as the group's third Japanese EP "We on Fire" debuted at No. 52 on the latest chart dated May 30, its agency YX Labels said, Thursday. The Billboard 200 ranks the most popular albums in the US based on a combination of physical album sales, digital downloads and streaming activity. The group also performed strongly on Billboard's subcharts. "We on Fire" debuted at No. 2 on both the Top Album Sales and World Albums charts,

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Seventeen's The 8, Vernon form new unit V8

Seventeen members The 8 and Vernon will debut a new unit V8 and release their first album on June 29, according to Pledis Entertainment, Thursday. The unit name combines Vernon's "V" and The 8's "8." The name symbolizes the duo's driving force and originality, comparing the unit to an eight-cylinder engine generating powerful acceleration. Following the album release, V8 will hold standalone concerts "2026 Vernon The 8 [V8] Live." The performances are scheduled for July 11-12 at Kintex Exhibitio

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The Black Label completes Series B funding round to accelerate global expansion

The Black Label, led by producer Teddy Park, announced Tuesday that it had completed its Series B funding round on May 20. Key investors in the latest round included Tencent Music Entertainment, the China-based operator of music platforms such as QQ Music and Kugou Music, and Krafton, the South Korean game publisher behind PUBG: Battlegrounds. The Series B investment totaled 120 billion won (79.8 million), giving The Black Label a post-investment valuation of 1 trillion won. Existing shareholder

Aespa returns with refreshing, summery 'Lemonade'

SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group aespa is back for the summer season w

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TWICE member Jihyo’s youngest sister to debut in K-pop girl group under HYBE

Park Seo-yeon, the youngest sister of TWICE member Jihyo, is drawing attention after appearing in teaser videos for ABD’s upcoming girl group project. ABD, a newly launched HYBE label, opened its official social media accounts on May 26 and released six short-form videos introducing its first girl group, which is expected to debut in the second half of this year. Several prospective members briefly appeared in the videos, but Park drew particular attention because of her family connection to Jihyo. In the clips, Park's distinct facial features reminded viewers of her older sister. Born in 2008, she is known to have spent years training ahead of her debut. Her expected debut would make all three sisters in Jihyo’s family active in the entertainment industry. Jihyo, the eldest, has built global popularity as the main vocalist of TWICE, while the second sister, Lee Ha-eum, has been pursuing an acting career, mainly through web dramas. With Park now preparing to debut as a girl group member, the family is drawing attention as a trio of entertainers. ABD’s teasers also hinted at the labe

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Aespa squeezes out sophomore studio album with star-studded 'LEMONADE'

K-pop girl group aespa is bottling adversity into a dance track. The group's second studio album, "LEMONADE," drops Friday, anchored by a synth-heavy eponymous title track built around the idiom "if life gives you lemons, make lemonade." The four-member group — Karina, Winter, Giselle and Ningning — met with the press Thursday afternoon at a hotel in Seoul's Songpa district, a day ahead of the album's 1 p.m. release. The 11-track album follows aespa's 2024 debut full-length album "Armageddon," which produced two major hits in the title track of the same name and prerelease single "Supernova." SM Entertainment, the group's label, said the new record features songs "that add to the listening experience through music capturing sincere emotions and attitudes toward life, each in its own genre and mood." "The new studio album carries a lot of meaning for us," Karina said. "So many people showed love for our first one, so we've been preparing with both pressure and excitement. We put a great deal of thought into what to show people. I think we'll be able to show how much we've grown." The t

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BTS’ Jung Kook has Instagram account suddenly suspended, fans baffled by ‘intellectual property’ claim

Jung Kook of BTS revealed that his Instagram account was abruptly suspended, leaving both the singer and fans confused after the platform cited alleged violations of intellectual property policies. On May 27, Jung Kook shared a screenshot through his TikTok account showing a notice from Instagram saying his account had been disabled. The message read, “JK, your account has been suspended,” adding that the account would be permanently disabled if a review was not requested within 180 days. Instagram also cited the reason for the suspension as activity that did not comply with its terms regarding intellectual property, including trademark-related policies. Jung Kook did not provide additional explanation and instead uploaded only the screenshot itself, accompanying it with question marks that appeared to signal confusion over the suspension. The unexpected notice quickly spread across online communities, with fans questioning why one of the world’s biggest pop stars would suddenly face account restrictions. Jung Kook had previously deleted his original personal Instagram account before

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Gov't vows to tackle tourist overcharging ahead of BTS concert in Busan

The government plans to take stern measures against attempts to overcharge tourists at major travel destinations, the finance ministry said Thursday, amid concerns over price gouging by accommodations in Busan ahead of K-pop megagroup BTS' concerts. The Ministry of Finance and Economy made the announcement during a task force meeting with relevant ministries amid concerns that some hotels in the southeastern port city of Busan are excessively overcharging visitors ahead of the much anticipated event set for next month. "During the meeting, participants discussed measures to root out unfair activities, such as canceling reservations, charging excessive prices and failing to comply with posted rates," the ministry said in a release. The government said it will secure alternative rooms in neighboring cities by utilizing universities, religious facilities and publicly operated dormitories to offer budget or free accommodations in line with the concerts, with the information set to be posted on Busan's official tourism website. In early June, a joint government investigation team, including o

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BTS' 'ARIRANG' stays in top 10 of Billboard 200 for 9th straight week

K-pop megastar BTS remained in the top ranks of the Billboard 200 for the ninth consecutive week with the group's latest album, "ARIRANG." The group's fifth studio album ranked No. 10 in the latest tracking week, down two spots from the previous week, according to the chart posted on Billboard's website Wednesday (U.S. time). The Billboard 200 ranks the most popular albums of the week in the United States. "ARIRANG" previously made history as the first album by a K-pop act to spend three weeks at No. 1 following its release in March. Led by the lead single "Swim," the 14-track album marks the band's first release after a four-year hiatus caused by its members' mandatory military service. "Swim" placed 55th on the Hot 100 chart, Billboard's main singles chart. Meanwhile, HYBE's Japan-based boy band &TEAM entered the Billboard 200 for the first time, ranking No. 52 with "We On Fire." On the Hot 100, "Dracula," a song by Australian psychedelic rock project Tame Impala featuring BLACKPINK's Jennie, ranked No. 25, according to Billboard

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BTS' 'Arirang' stays in top 10 of Billboard 200 for 9th straight week

SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- K-pop megastar BTS remained in the top ranks of the Bi

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Hyolyn hospitalized in emergency situation, pulls out of Taiwan music festival

Hyolyn has been hospitalized following a sudden health issue, forcing the former Sistar member to withdraw from an upcoming performance in Taiwan. On May 27, her agency ReH Entertainment said through official social media channels that Hyolyn would no longer appear at the Fubon Guardians G! POP Music Festival in Taipei due to unavoidable circumstances. The agency said the singer was taken to the hospital following an emergency situation and is currently receiving inpatient treatment. “The artist was transferred to the hospital due to an emergency situation, and according to medical staff, she requires hospitalization and rest,” the agency said. “After comprehensively considering her health condition and safety, she is unable to participate in the event.” The company also apologized to fans and organizers in Taiwan over the sudden cancellation. “We feel a heavy sense of responsibility for delivering this sudden news,” the agency said. “We sincerely apologize to fans in Taiwan, as well as the Fubon Guardians club and related officials who worked hard to prepare for the event

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Gov't vows to tackle tourist overcharging ahead of BTS concert in Busan

SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- The government plans to take stern measures against at

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Day6’s Dowoon reassures fans after wedding rumor

Dowoon of Day6 took to social media on Thursday ostensibly to address rumors circulating online that he has been dating an influencer. “Our team will not disband no matter what. I am not going anywhere,” he told fans, asking them to ignore posts related to him for the time being. He also apologized for causing pain and asked for patience, but neither confirmed nor denied whether he is in a relationship. JYP Entertainment only said “no comment” on Tuesday when pressed for a statement, as rumors s

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GOT7’s Jay B announces Seoul show plan

Jay B of GOT7 will host two shows in Seoul on June 20-21, agency 528Hz announced Thursday. “Tape: Roots” will be his first solo gig in about seven months, and the first since he joined the management company. “I’m putting a lot into preparing. Feeling excited,” he told fans in a video uploaded on the agency’s social media, adding, “I feel as if I can already hear you cheering.” The set list will include songs from his third solo EP, “Tr.ee,” which releases June 10, 1 1/2 years after his first so

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Day6’s Dowoon breaks silence after marriage rumors — but backlash continues

Dowoon of Day6 has finally addressed the dating and marriage rumors surrounding him — but his emotional message appears to have done little to calm the growing backlash among fans. Early on Thursday, Dowoon posted a message through his personal channel. “Our team will never disappear. I’m not going anywhere. Don’t look at negative comments, and even if you see posts about me for the time being, just ignore them. I’m sorry for hurting you guys.” He added, “Just wait a little longer,” in what many fans interpreted as an indirect response to the controversy. The message came two days after Dowoon became embroiled in dating and marriage rumors involving Yoo Ji-yu, a YouTuber known as the younger sister of popular creator Yoo Hye-joo. Online speculation rapidly spread after some users claimed the two appeared to own matching couple items, including keyrings and interior decorations shown on social media and in videos. Rumors intensified further after alleged eyewitness accounts claimed the pair had met with a wedding planner. As the rumors spread across Korean online communitie

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Illit spends 3 weeks on Billboard’s global rankings with 'It's Me'

Illit is enjoying a three-week run on the Billboard Global excl. US and Global 200 charts with its single “It’s Me,” agency Belift Lab said Thursday, citing the latest chart. The single ranked No. 47 on the former and No. 95 on the latter, peaking at No. 32 and No. 67, respectively. “It’s Me” is the focus track from the group’s fourth EP “Mamihlapinatapai.” Released in April, it sold over 410,000 copies in the first week, a career-best for the quintet. The mini album debuted atop Oricon’s Daily

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BTS extends record run atop Billboard Global chart

BTS added another week at No. 1 on Billboard’s Global Excl. US chart with “Swim,” renewing its own record to a seventh frame atop the ranking, according to the latest chart, published Tuesday in the US. The septet also has occupied the most No. 1 slots on the chart this year, having surpassed Taylor Swift the previous week. “Swim” is the main track from fifth studio album “Arirang.” It ranked No. 55 on the Hot 100. The single track just remained among the top 10 on the Global 200, as the LP also

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Watch: ZEROBASEONE Takes 2nd Win For “TOP 5” On “M Countdown”; Performances By LE SSERAFIM, AND2BLE, And More

ZEROBASEONE has won their second music show trophy for their new title track “TOP 5”! On the May 28 episode of “M Countdown,” the candidates for first place were ILLIT’s “It’s Me” and ZEROBASEONE’s “TOP 5.” ZEROBASEONE ultimately took the prize with a total of 6,650 points. The victory was made even more special as it

SEVENTEEN’s Vernon And The8’s New Unit V8 Announces Album Release Date And New Concerts

SEVENTEEN members Vernon and The8 have officially confirmed the debut date for their new unit V8! On May 28, PLEDIS Entertainment announced that V8 will release their first album on June 29. The unit name “V8” combines the “V” from Vernon and the “8” from The8. Much like a powerful V8 engine that generates intense

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