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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification
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Hybe-Ador feud should have limited effect on Hybe's overall performance: analysts
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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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DP leader says he will meet Yoon without conditions
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Seoul to promote luxurious side of the city
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First-ever meeting of president, opposition chief set to finally happen
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NewJeans' singles, Japanese debut to proceed as planned, despite Hybe-Ador feud
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Experts raise concerns about Japan putting pressure on Naver over Line
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Samsung mobile chief, Google device head meet in Seoul
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[Graphic News] K-pop album sales increased 37% last year
The K-pop album market has been experiencing an unprecedented boom but the sales of digital music have been sluggish amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to the year-end data released by Korea’s album sales tracker Gaon Chart, the nation’s top 400 albums sold 57 million copies in and out of the country in 2021, up 36.9 percent from 41.7 million the previous year. The sales of the top 400 albums have been on a steep rise after exceeding 20 million for the first time in 2018.
K-popFeb. 11, 2022
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[Today’s K-pop] Pentagon’s Yeo One suffers injury from car accident
Yeo One of Pentagon will suspend activities for the time being due to a back injury, agency Cube Entertainment said Thursday. He was hit by a car that was driven by a drunken driver the previous day, while he was on his way home. He was brought to the hospital immediately and received emergency care. He appeared in a program in the afternoon but suffered pains returning home and now is recovering after a treatment, the firm said. Local media found a scene from the show that was broadcast
K-popFeb. 10, 2022
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Suzy returns to singing after 4 yrs with new single
Singer-actress Suzy is returning to singing for the first time in four years with a new single, her management agency said Thursday. The song titled "Satellite" will hit various music services at 6 p.m. next Thursday, according to Management Soop. The singer has participated in the project as a co-writer, with the lyrics about a nostalgic sweetness, it added. The upcoming single is Suzy's first public release since her second mini album "Faces of Love" in January 2018. The 27
K-popFeb. 10, 2022
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After 7 years together, GFriend members start over as rookie trio Viviz
K-pop’s latest rookies come with seven years of experience. Eunha, SinB and Umji of girl group GFriend returned to the K-pop scene to make a splash second debut as a rookie trio under new name, Viviz. Indeed, they seemed at home but nervous at the same time on the stage as they spoke to the media Wednesday during their debut showcase, conducted few hours before the release of their first EP “Beam of Prism.” “I wasn’t the least bit nervous until three minutes ago,
K-popFeb. 9, 2022
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[Today’s K-pop] Ateez to publish 1st photo book next month
Ateez announced Wednesday that it will release its first photo book on March 18. In a trailer for the book, titled “Ode to Youth,” the bandmates give a behind the scenes look of the photo shoots. “Please keep walking alongside us. Let’s take one slow step after another as we’re doing fine,” wrote the bandmates in handwritten message. The 216-page tome will be accompanied by a making-of DVD, photo cards and a poster. The eight-piece
K-popFeb. 9, 2022
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[Today’s K-pop] Seventeen’s Vernon to collaborate with Charli XCX: report
Vernon of Seventeen will team up with British musician Charli XCX, according to a local media report Tuesday. The singer-songwriter tweeted on the day asking “how do i get in touch with Vernon?” and suggested a collaboration. Vernon replied: “YES still can’t believe this is real wow.” In 2019, Charli XCX joined forces with BTS for the soundtrack of BTS World, and the song titled “Dream Glow” topped Billboard’s world digital s
K-popFeb. 8, 2022
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BTS' RM gives thumbs-up to S. Korean short tracker disqualified during Beijing Olympics
RM, leader of K-pop supergroup BTS, has expressed his support for a South Korean short track speed skater disqualified during the Beijing Winter Olympics amid mounting public outrage over the questionable referee decision. The singer posted a photo, along with a thumbs-up emoticon, on his Instagram account on Monday night of Hwang Dae-heon passing Chinese competitors during a men's 1,000m semifinal. Hwang finished first but was disqualified for what the referee said was an illegal late passing.
K-popFeb. 8, 2022
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Momoland to appear on Mexican TV show
South Korean girl group Momoland will embark on a promotional tour of Mexico next week for its new digital single, seeking to advance to the broader Central and South American market, its agency said Tuesday. The six-piece group will leave for Mexico on Monday in its second trip to the region since 2019 when it appeared on the country's music-themed pay-TV channel Telehit, according to MLD Entertainment. During the upcoming visit, Momoland will appear as a special guest in the final round of
K-popFeb. 8, 2022
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[Today's K-pop] Treasure to host 1st concert in April
Treasure will be holding its first standalone concert in Seoul for two days in April, announced label YG Entertainment on Monday. The set list includes “Jikjin,” the main track from its upcoming album and feature performances by subunits. The concert will be an opportunity to see that the band has grown in musical capabilities and expanded its spectrum, said the management firm. The band is coming out with its first EP “The Second Step: Chapter One” on Feb. 15. The
K-popFeb. 7, 2022
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Wonpil says ‘Pilmography’ is the filmography of his life
Wonpil of boy band Day6 welcomed the second month of the year by hopping onto the February music chart craze with his first-ever solo album. The singer-turned-soloist’s album, “Pilmography,” which dropped Monday evening, touches on the different colors of music and emotions. The frosty winter-themed 10-track package aims to “comfort and heal people, especially among times of trouble,” the singer said during an online press conference held Monday. The versatile
K-popFeb. 7, 2022
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K-pop artists present special exhibitions to coincide with album releases
While gearing up for their big returns to the stage, K-pop musicians have been preparing special exhibitions where visitors can view various content related to upcoming albums at different venues across Seoul. Taeyeon, a member of K-pop powerhouse Girls’ Generation, is holding an exhibition as a preview for her upcoming third full-length solo album “INVU” before its release on Feb. 14, according to her label S.M. Entertainment. “INVU: The Exhibit,” which opened M
K-popFeb. 7, 2022
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BIGBANG to make a comeback in spring after four years
Boy group BIGBANG will come back to the K-pop scene this spring after four years of hiatus due to the members' mandatory military duties, the group's management agency said Monday. "BIGBANG will drop a new song in the coming spring," YG Entertainment said in a press release. "The group has completed its recording for the new song and is going to film a music video for the song." The date of the group's return and the title of the new song, however, remain unknown. Debutin
K-popFeb. 7, 2022
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Disbandment not the end: GFriend members to redebut as Viviz
Putting behind their years as GFriend, members SinB, Eunha and Umji are embarking on a new journey together. As ironic as it may sound, these experienced idols are starting from square one as rookie girl group Viviz. Their first EP “Beam of Prism” is set for release on Wednesday. Ten months have passed since the disbandment of their previous band, GFriend, and it seems the girls are ready to show some new energy. According to their new label, Big Planet Made Entertainment, Viviz
K-popFeb. 4, 2022
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[Today’s K-pop] Dawn proposes, HyunAh says ‘yes’
HyunAh and Dawn announced via Instagram that they are tying the knot. Late Thursday, Dawn wrote “Marry Me” with a heart, uploading a short video that showed the hands of the couple wearing new rings. HyunAh uploaded the same video on her account saying “Yes, of course.” The rings are custom made by a Korean jeweler and feature chunky iridescent opals as the main stones embellished with a half dozen colorful gemstones. HyunAh debuted as a member of Wonder Girls in 2
K-popFeb. 4, 2022
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[Today’s K-pop] BTS’ Jimin checks in with fans after surgery
Jimin of BTS assured fans that he will soon be able to leave the hospital in a post on the band’s online fan community platform on Thursday. Apologizing for making fans worry, the artist said he is recovering quickly and has been eating well. “Please wait for a short while. I will be back on my feet soon and be there,” he added. He suffered from a sore throat and stomach pains on Jan. 30 and was diagnosed with acute appendicitis. He also tested positive for the coronav
K-popFeb. 3, 2022
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Treasure is ready to add value to 2022 with ‘Second Step’
After nearly a year away from the music scene, boy band Treasure has found the perfect way to ring in the new year: releasing a new EP. The K-pop act burst on the scene two years ago, beginning “The First Step” series with “Chapter One.” Since then it has released another single -- “The First Step: Chapter Two” in September 2020 followed by its first album, “The First Step: Treasure Effect,” last January. Now the boys are ready to embark on a
K-popFeb. 3, 2022
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JYP's new girl group to debut this month
Nmixx, a new girl group from JYP Entertainment, will debut this month, the K-pop agency said Thursday. The seven-member group will debut on Feb. 22 with its first single "Ad Mare," which translates as "toward the sea" in English, the agency said on social media. Its seven members are Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Jinni, Bae, Jiwoo and Kyujin. Except Lily, who is half Korean and half Australian, all members are South Korean. Nmixx has been gaining attention from in and out of the
K-popFeb. 3, 2022
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[Today’s K-pop] NCT launches music project led by Mark
NCT will kick-start “NCT Lab,” a project to release a series of new songs written by its members, the group’s label SM Entertainment announced Friday. Songs by the bandmates that have not been included in the band’s official albums will be put out through SM Station, the label’s digital music channel. Mark will be the first to be featured, with a solo song titled “Child” on Feb. 4. It will be his first solo song and the musician co-wrote both the ly
K-popJan. 28, 2022
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BTS wins eight prizes at 11th Gaon Chart Music Awards
K-pop boy group BTS swept the 11th Gaon Chart Music Awards with eight trophies for its successful album and songs released last year, along with the act’s immense popularity. At the annual music awards ceremony held at Jamsil Arena in eastern Seoul on Thursday, the seven-piece act won the most awards this year among all singers, including three trophies in the artist of the year -- digital music category and one in artist of the year -- physical album category. The awards are give
K-popJan. 27, 2022
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[Today’s K-pop] NCT Dream will be back in March
NCT Dream is gearing for its return in March, according to its label SM Entertainment Thursday. The company said that the band is working on a new album, corroborating media reports. The NCT subunit was formed in August 2016 with the debut release “Chewing Gum,” which was followed by “We Go Up,” “We Boom,” and “Reload.” Last year, Mark, who “graduated” from the subunit upon turning 20, rejoined to help the gr
K-popJan. 27, 2022