Stray Kids top 400m views with ‘Thunderous’ music video
The music video for Stray Kids’ “Thunderous” amassed 400 million views on YouTube, said label JYP Entertainment Friday. It is the band’s second video to achieve the feat, following that of “God’s Menu.” “Thunderous” is the focus track from its second studio album “Noeasy,” its first million-selling album that was released in August 2021. The single topped iTunes Top Songs Chart in 52 regions and earned it six trophies from television music charts in Korea. The song was certified gold by the Reco
Feb. 7, 2025Blackpink keeps busy with solo ventures ahead of full-group return
Lisa drops teaser for “Born Again,” featuring global pop stars Doja Cat and Raye Blackpink may be gearing up for a full-group comeback, but its members -- Jennie, Rose, Lisa and Jisoo -- aren’t slowing down in the meantime. Just a week after Jennie unveiled the music video for her prerelease track “Love Hangover” on Jan. 31, Lisa dropped a teaser for “Born Again,” featuring global pop stars Doja Cat and Raye. Lisa’s collaboration with Doja Cat stems from her long-standing admiration for the Amer
Feb. 6, 2025Rescene's 'Glow Up' inspired by clean scent of soap
Five-member girl group Rescene is back to prove its growth over the past year with a bright and refreshing charm. On Wednesday afternoon, Rescene held a press conference in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, to celebrate the release of its second mini-album, "Glow Up." It marks the group's return approximately five months after the group's first mini-album, "Scenedrome," released in August last year. "Scenedrome" was recognized by Billboard as one of the “Best K-pop Albums of 2024,” while its title track, “Love
Feb. 6, 2025Virtual K-pop band Plave earning real success
Both supply, demand for virtual K-pop groups to increase this year, says expert Virtual K-pop boy group Plave continues to captivate young fans, achieving remarkable milestones in the local music scene. The group's third mini album, "Caligo Pt. 1," which was released Monday, surpassed 11 million streams on Melon within 24 hours, setting a new record. The album's lead track, "Dash," also climbed to the top of Melon's charts upon its release, surpassing G-Dragon's "Home Sweet Home" and Ive's "Rebe
Feb. 6, 2025BTS J-Hope poised for March return: report
J-Hope of BTS will release new music next month as a solo artist, according to a local media report Thursday. Big Hit Music confirmed the news, but did not offer additional details. His last solo effort was the special album “Hope on the Street Vol. 1” in March last year, while serving his compulsory Army service. The six-track album inspired by street dance debuted on the Billboard 200 at No. 5 and ranked No. 38 on UK’s Official Albums Chart Top 100, surpassing his first solo studio album, “Jac
Feb. 6, 2025G-Dragon, 2NE1 to headline HITC 2025
Iconic K-pop stars to take the stage in LA K-pop icons G-Dragon and 2NE1 are set to headline one of the biggest global festivals for Asian artists in the US. Asian-American entertainment company 88rising has unveiled the lineup for "Head In The Clouds Los Angeles 2025," which will take place at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on May 31 and June 1. The festival’s other headliners include Korean rapper Dean and Korean Australian R&B singer DPR Ian along with his crew. HITC is 8
Feb. 6, 2025Hybe launches Latin American label, signs Meme del Real
Del Real released new single “Princesa” in conjunction with signing with Docemil Music Hybe announced Wednesday the launch of its new Latin American label, Docemil Music, under Hybe Latin America, with Mexican musician and producer Emmanuel "Meme" del Real as its inaugural artist. Meme del Real, a member and producer of the acclaimed Mexican rock band Cafe Tacvba, has won multiple Latin Grammy Awards, including best rock song in 2004 and 2008, and both best alternative song and record of the yea
Feb. 5, 2025BTS’ Jin, Jimin prove strong on Billboard charts
Jin of BTS notched the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales Chart with “Close to You,” according to the chart published Tuesday in the US. The single is part of the original soundtrack for the drama “When The Stars Gossip” and ranked No. 9 on the publication’s Digital Song Sales Chart as well. Jimin is enjoying his 27th week on Billboard's Hot 100, with "Who" sitting at No. 31 this week, down six rungs from the previous week. It is the third longest stay on the main singles chart,
Feb. 5, 2025Babymonster logs 300m views with ‘Batter Up’ music video
Babymonster garnered 300 million views on YouTube with the “Batter Up” music video, label YG Entertainment said Wednesday. The video reached the milestone on the previous day, about 14 months after its release. The music video is its second video to do so, after that of “Sheesh,” the main track from the group's first EP. “Batter Up” is the rookie girl group’s predebut single. The music video has set multiple records for a K-pop band, logging the most views on YouTube in 24 hours at 22.59 million
Feb. 5, 2025Jisoo to embark on solo fan meeting tour
Following album release, Jisoo to hold first solo fan-meetup events Jisoo of Blackpink is set to kick off her Asia fan meeting tour, starting with a special event in Seoul to celebrate the release of her new mini album, "Amortage." On Feb. 14, the day of her upcoming album's release, Jisoo will hold two sessions of the “Soo in Love” fan meetup at CGV Cheongdam CineCity in Gangnam, Seoul, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Following this, she will embark on her 2025 fan meeting tour “Lights, Love, Action,” vis
Feb. 5, 2025TXT, Minnie of (G)I-dle to join Hanteo Music Awards
Overnight festival to take place at Lotte World Adventure on Feb. 14 Yeonjun of TXT and Minnie of (G)I-dle have been confirmed to join the main lineup for the “32nd Hanteo Music Awards 2024,” set to take place at Jangchung Arena in Seoul on Feb. 15-16. The first day’s performances will feature legendary singers like Insooni and Kim Jae-joong to K-pop idols like TXT, (G)I-dle's Minnie and Say My Name. On the second day, artists including Riize, NCT Wish, Yena and Young Posse will take the stage.
Feb. 5, 2025All(H)ours ready to ignite music scene with ‘Smoke Point’
Band has eyes on Coachella All(H)ours has made an ambitious return, with an album that covers a spectrum of genres. Debuted in January last year, All(H)ours is the first boy band from Eden Entertainment, the agency founded by former JYP executive Cho Hae-sung. The title of the group’s latest mini-album, “Smoke Point,” refers to the temperature at which oil or other substances begin to emit smoke, symbolizing All(H)ours' readiness to rise and take off. “While our previous albums focused on establ
Feb. 5, 2025Stars give back to fans in 'reverse tribute' trend
“Does being a K-pop fan put food on the table?” is a common phrase in Korea, often used to criticize fans for being overly absorbed in their favorite idols. But these days, some fans can confidently answer, yes -- sometimes it literally does. It’s becoming increasingly common for K-pop stars to bring meals, coffee and small gifts for fans who show up to their events and performances. There’s even a new term for it in Korea: “Yeokjogong,” which roughly translates to "reverse tribute." While jogon
Feb. 5, 2025G-Dragon to drop 3rd LP on Feb. 25
G-Dragon laid out plans for his album release via agency Galaxy Corporation Tuesday. On Feb. 25, he will roll out third solo studio album titled “Ubermensch.” The album, named after the ideal human, a concept suggested by German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, will showcase how the artist would overcome himself and return stronger and bolder. The LP comes almost 11 1/2 years since his last – “Coup D’Etat” – and will include singles he has dropped in October and November last year: “Power” and “
Feb. 4, 2025Blackpink’s Rose extends record stay on Billboard’s Hot 100
Rose of Blackpink sat at No. 3 on Billboard’s Hot 100 with solo single “APT.,” according to the chart preview published on Monday in the US. She claimed the spot last week with her Bruno Mars collaboration, shattering her own record she set the week before as the highest rung for a K-pop solo female singer: No. 5. Ever since the release of “APT.” in October last year, the artist has been making history as a K-pop solo female singer. It is spending 15 weeks on the main songs chart and is staying
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