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[Today’s K-pop] TXT’s Yeonjun to drop 1st solo album: report
Yeonjoon of Tomorrow X Together will bring out a solo album by the end of the month, according to a local media report Friday. The main dancer of the five-member act has established himself as one of most noteworthy performers among K-pop idols, not only as a member of the band, but also through a series of dance challenge videos. He also participated on the original soundtrack for TV drama “Cinderella at 2 AM,” which began airing last month, a first for him. Meanwhile, TXT is in the
K-pop Sept. 6, 2024
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[Today’s K-pop] NCT Taeyong’s solo concert film to premiere
NCT Taeyong's first solo concert will be made into a movie and will come to cinemas Sept. 25, according to distributor CJ4D Plex on Thursday. “Taeyong: TY Track in Cinema” will not only let the audience relive the live show but also get a glimpse of Taeyeong's preparation for the stage along with candid commentaries. He hosted his first solo concert “TY Track” in Seoul in late February and put on “Tap,” the titular track from his second solo EP, ahea
K-pop Sept. 5, 2024
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[Today’s K-pop] Itzy to return next month including Lia: report
Itzy will return in October as a full group, local media reported Wednesday. Lia, as label JYP Entertainment told fans in July, will resume activities starting with the new album as her condition has improved significantly. She has been taking a break due to anxiety. The group’s last album in Korea was its eighth EP “Born To Be” which came out in January. Its latest was “Algorhythm,” its third single in Japan, which came out in May. Itzy wrapped up its second inte
K-pop Sept. 4, 2024
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[Today’s K-pop] BTS’ Jin hits 100m views with ‘Super Tuna’ dance video
The performance video for “Supertuna,” a solo song from Jin of BTS, surpassed the 100 million milestone on YouTube as of Monday, according to label Big Hit Music on Tuesday. The artist uploaded the video in December 2021 to celebrate his birthday with his fans. Donning denim overalls and a T-shirt with a tuna he drew himself, he danced on a beach in Los Angeles. Inspired by his hobby, fishing, Jin’s self-written song “Supertuna” was officially released the following
K-pop Sept. 3, 2024
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[Today’s K-pop] BTS’ RM collabs with Megan Thee Stallion
RM of BTS will be featured in Megan Thee Stallion’s upcoming single “Neva Play,” due out Friday. The American rapper announced the news on her Instagram with a poster fashioned after a comic book cover of herself showing off blue hair and counting money with RM in the back looking over his shoulder. “This is one of my favorite RM verses I’ve heard! I’ve never heard him rap in this style before,” she wrote adding a smiling emoji with sunglasses. They firs
K-pop Sept. 2, 2024
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[Today’s K-pop] Kang Daniel to return next month with 5th EP
Kang Daniel announced new music to come in September via his agency Ara on Friday. A trailer for EP “Act” was uploaded the same day, giving fans an up-close look at the performer, along with several mysterious scenes, including an old television with static and an empty chair. The video clip only included the release month of the mini album with a date. The upcoming release comes about 15 months since his fourth EP, “Realiez.” The former member of boy band Wanna One marke
K-pop Aug. 30, 2024
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[Today’s K-pop] EXO’s Chanyeol tops iTunes chart in 51 regions
Chanyeol of EXO proved himself a formidable soloist, placing his first solo album atop the iTunes Top Albums chart in 51 regions, according to label SM Entertainment on Thursday. His first solo EP “Black Out” also claimed the top spot on several music charts in Korea and China. The mini-album comprises six tracks including the titular track and “I’m on your side too,” for which the veteran idol participated in writing the lyrics. On Sept. 6-7, he will host a solo
K-pop Aug. 29, 2024
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[Today’s K-pop] Blackpink’s Lisa enters Billboard Hot 100 at No. 97
Lisa of Blackpink hit the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 97 with “New Woman,” her collaboration with Spanish pop star Rosalia. It is her fourth entry on the main singles chart following “LaLisa” and “Money” from her namesake album released in 2021. The two songs ranked No. 84 and No. 90, respectively. Her last single “Rockstar” from June, claimed No. 70 on the chart. On Wednesday, the artist shared the news on her Instagram that “New Woman” w
K-pop Aug. 28, 2024
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[Today’s K-pop] Zerobaseone continues 1m sales streak with 4th EP
The fourth EP from Zerobaseone sold more than 1 million copies on release day, as did all three previous albums, agency WakeOne Entertainment said Tuesday. EP “Cinema Paradise” was released Monday and debuted atop the iTunes Top Albums chart in 15 regions and the main track “Good So Bad” landed on its Top Songs chart at No. 8. The lead single also claimed the top spot on the Top 100 chart of LINE Music, a leading music website in Japan, while all seven songs from the mi
K-pop Aug. 27, 2024
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[Today’s K-pop] BTS’ Jimin goes double platinum with ‘Like Crazy’
Jimin of BTS earned double platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America with his solo single “Like Crazy” last week, according to the organization. It was the first time a K-pop solo act achieved the feat, and he did so in 518 days. “Like Crazy” fronted his first solo album “Face” which was released in March 2023. It debuted atop Billboard’s Hot 100 -- the first-ever K-pop solo song to do so – and made him the first K-p
K-pop Aug. 26, 2024
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[Today’s K-pop] SHINee’s Onew to hold solo concert in Korea, Japan
Onew of SHINee is planning to take the stage as a solo singer in Korea and Japan, according to agency Griffin Entertainment on Friday. Onew's solo fan concert “Hola!” will be held in Seoul on Oct. 5-6 and in Yokohama, Japan on Nov. 21-22. The set list will include songs from his third solo EP “Flow” which will be released on Sept. 3. The album comes about 1 1/2 years after his first solo studio album “Circle.” The LP was atop “The 25 Best K-Pop Al
K-pop Aug. 23, 2024
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[Today’s K-pop] Blackpink hits 900m views of debut music video
Blackpink’s music video for its debut song “Whistle” has garnered 900 million views on YouTube as of Thursday, said label YG Entertainment. It is the group’s 10th video to achieve the feat. “Whistle” is the lead track from its debut single “Square One” which also included its mega-hit “Boombayah.” The music video for the latter surpassed 1.7 billion views on the platform. The quartet swept all music charts at home when it brought out
K-pop Aug. 22, 2024
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[Today’s K-pop] BTS’ Jimin going strong on Billboard, Spotify charts
Jimin of BTS is spending his fourth week on the Billboard 200 and Hot 100, according to the publication’s latest charts announced Monday in the US. His second solo album “Muse” ranked No. 58 on the main albums chart while the main track “Who” claimed No. 29 on the songs chart, jumping back up 12 rungs from last week. The single debuted at No. 14 and the album at No. 2, respectively. “Who” is staying strong on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global char
K-pop Aug. 21, 2024
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[Today’s K-pop] SHINee’s Taemin tops iTunes chart in 38 regions with 5th solo EP
Taemin of SHINee landed atop the iTunes Top Albums chart in 38 regions with his fifth solo EP "Eternal." The EP rolled out on Monday to celebrate his 10th debut anniversary as a solo musician. Both promoted tracks, “Sexy In The Air” and “Horizon,” claimed the top spots on real-time music charts at home, and all seven tracks from the new album made the top 10. Taemin will perform each of the two songs on television music chart shows for the first time on Saturd
K-pop Aug. 20, 2024
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[Today’s K-pop] SHINee’s Taemin sings ‘eternity’ with new solo album
Taemin of SHINee put out his fifth solo EP “Eternal” Monday exuding calmness and confidence. The album validates how the artist will be himself whatever he does and wherever he is. He had his hands on the whole process of putting it together, from the album concept to the music video production. It is fronted by two focus tracks: “Sexy In The Air,” a statement to his unwavering identity, and “Horizon,” an upbeat dance tune describing his attempt to push bounda
K-pop Aug. 19, 2024
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