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[Today’s K-pop] Cravity pushes pedal harder for next phase

Aug 19, 2021

Sungmin of Super Junior is coming out with a solo album in September, according to local media reports Thursday. He finished shooting the music video and is in the last stage of preparations. ...
[Today’s K-pop] Winner renews contract on 7th anniversary

Aug 18, 2021

Suga of BTS had replaced his record on Spotify with his second mixtape, “D-2,” as of Wednesday. The mixtape, released under his solo stage name Agust D in 2020, surpassed 380 million streams on t...
Naver Webtoon to create BTS-themed content

Aug 18, 2021

The webcomic arm of South Korea's top portal operator, Naver Corp., said Wednesday it will expand cooperation with the agency of K-pop sensation BTS and other companies to create new original content...
BTS' Japanese compilation album ranks No. 19 on Billboard 200

Aug 18, 2021

South Korean superband BTS has landed at No. 19 on this week's Billboard 200 chart with its latest Japanese compilation album. "BTS, the Best" came in at 19th place on Billboard's main albums chart ...
TXT speaks for youngsters through ‘LO$ER=LO♡ER’

Aug 17, 2021

When asked about why the quintet has garnered attention from Generation Z, the bandmates said it’s because they write about songs that convey their feelings, which eventually touched on the emotions ...
[Today’s K-pop] TXT willing to prove themselves over time

Aug 17, 2021

Stray Kids’ upcoming second full album “Noeasy” has sold over 830,000 units in preorders, JYP Entertainment said Tuesday. The LP comes out on Aug. 23, about 11 months since its previous album “In...
BTS 'Butter' ranks No. 7 on Billboard Hot 100

Aug 17, 2021

South Korean superband BTS' mega-hit "Butter" has placed seventh on this week's Billboard main singles chart, remaining in the top 10 for 12 straight weeks. Billboard said on its website Monday (US ...
[Today’s K-pop] NCT Dream to host online fan meet to mark anniversary

Aug 13, 2021

Boy band Cravity uploaded the last batch of teaser photographs for its forthcoming first full album, “The Awakening: Written in the Stars,” on Thursday. The nine members exude boyish charms accen...
CL to begin rollout of long-awaited solo project in August

Aug 13, 2021

CL, the fierce and talented K-pop singer-rapper, will release her solo debut studio album in October following a series of single releases starting this month, her label said Friday. In the run-up t...
[Today’s K-pop] Park Jihoon returns to stage with 4th EP

Aug 12, 2021

2PM will hold a digital fan meet event on Naver’s V Live on Sept. 4 to celebrate the 13th anniversary of its debut. The event -- called “Dear Hottest,” referring to the band’s official fandom com...
[Today’s K-pop] TXT gives taste of upcoming repack

Aug 11, 2021

Enhyphen unveiled its first performance of “Forget Me Not,” the band’s first Japanese song, on Tuesday. The video clip appeared on its YouTube channel showing the seven bandmates perform during t...
BTS' 'Permission to Dance' ranks No. 27 on Billboard Hot 100

Aug 11, 2021

"Permission to Dance," K-pop sensation BTS' latest release, has ranked No. 27 on this week's Billboard main singles chart, spending its fourth consecutive week on the popular American music chart. T...
[Today’s K-pop] The Boyz tops iTunes chart in 16 regions

Aug 10, 2021

Jay B of GOT7 will meet fans from around the world through video calls, announced entertainment platform Makestar on Tuesday. The event marks the release of his first solo EP, and a total of 30 f...
[Today’s K-pop] The Boyz thrill fans with 6th EP

Aug 9, 2021

Brave Girls will release new music on Aug. 23, announced agency Brave Entertainment on Monday. The announcement came with a black-and-white poster of the four bandmates staring intently into the ...
[Herald Interview] A.C.E keeps moving higher, step by step

Aug 9, 2021

Up-and-coming K-pop act seeking recognition through theatrical performances, broad musical tastes