SBS Gayo Daejeon Brings K-Pop Superstars to Incheon This Christmas
News Summary SBS Gayo Daejeon will take place on Christmas Day at the Inspire Arena in Incheon. The first lineup includes top groups like NCT Dream, Stray Kids, and ITZY.…
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Grammys face criticism for snubbing K-pop artists again this year
Summary: The 2024 Grammy nominations excluded K-pop artists for the second year in a row. Beyoncé leads with 11 nominations, followed by Billie Eilish and others. Media outlets criticized the…
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K-pop giant HYBE scrambles to pay back $293m in debt
Excerpt from musicbusinessworldwide.com K-pop giant HYBE is being forced to make an early repayment on KRW 400 billion (USD $293 million) in debt, and the company will be issuing new…
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K-Pop Pioneer Bang Sihyuk Brings His Idol Formula to America
Summary: Bang Sihyuk, the producer behind BTS, is bringing the K-pop idol-making model to America. He formed a partnership with Scooter Braun and Universal Music Group to launch Katseye, an…
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How Le Sserafim is Fearlessly Changing K-pop’s Unrealistic Standards
Le Sserafim is known for blending musical genres and delivering empowering messages. The band challenges unrealistic expectations placed on K-pop idols, particularly women. Leader Chaewon and member Yunjin have openly…
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SEVENTEEN Teams Up with DJ Khaled for Exciting New Album SPILL THE FEELS
Summary of article: SEVENTEEN announces collaboration with DJ Khaled for a track on their upcoming mini-album SPILL THE FEELS, set to release on October 14. The K-pop group shares a…
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Saudi Arabia Joins 2024 K-pop World Festival: Finalists to Compete in Changwon
Summary: Saudi Arabia will participate in the 2024 K-pop World Festival with the final preliminary round held in the JAX district. 10 teams from across the Kingdom advanced to the…
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HYBE Labels to Launch Two New K-Pop Boy Groups Next Year – 2025
Summary: HYBE Labels plans to debut two new K-Pop boy groups next year under BIGHIT MUSIC and HYBE Japan. The debuts align with the end of BTS members’ military service,…
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2NE1, KARA, and Rainbow: Second-Gen K-pop Legends Announce Comebacks
Summary of News Iconic second-gen K-pop groups 2NE1, KARA, and Rainbow announce their comeback, exciting longtime fans. 2NE1 plans a concert tour to celebrate their 15th anniversary, starting in Seoul…
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Park Ji-won Resigns as CEO of HYBE After 4 Years
News Summary: Park Ji-won, CEO of HYBE, resigned after 4 years. He oversaw HYBE’s successful IPO, multi-label transition, and growth of groups like BTS. His tenure also faced challenges like…
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NewJeans to Perform Halftime Show at Tottenham-Bayern Clash in Seoul
Summary NewJeans to perform at halftime during the Tottenham Hotspur vs. Bayern Munich match on August 3 in Seoul. The match is part of the Coupang Play Series and will…
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Enhypen to Host ‘The City’ Festival in Indonesia on Aug. 9
Summary Enhypen will host “The City” festival in Jakarta, Indonesia, starting on August 9. The festival coincides with Enhypen’s concerts in Jakarta on August 17 and 18. Events include a…
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Kakao To Reportedly Sell SM Entertainment Along With Other Subsidiaries
Kakao, a major Korean conglomerate, is selling most of its subsidiaries due to legal issues surrounding its chairman. Kakao will sell subsidiaries including Kakao Games, Kakao Entertainment, and SM Entertainment.…
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Stray Kids Renew Contracts with JYP Entertainment
Summary: Stray Kids renew contracts with JYP Entertainment ahead of 2025 expiration. The group is preparing for their ninth mini-album, ATE, and a 40-city world tour. Stray Kids recently headlined…
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The Rising Popularity of K-Pop Dance Classes in the UK: A Cultural Phenomenon
K-pop, from South Korea, has been steadily capturing the hearts of people worldwide. In the UK for instance, this cultural phenomenon is not just limited to listening to music or…
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BTS’ Jin Carries Olympic Torch Ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics: See Pics and Video
BTS’ Jin carried the Olympic torch near the Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday, marking his first public appearance after completing his mandatory military service in South Korea. The event,…
Read moreNewJeans Named South Korea’s Honorary Tourism Ambassadors
Article Summary: NewJeans appointed as South Korea’s honorary tourism ambassadors. Promotional videos featuring the group will be displayed in major global cities. South Korea’s tourism has nearly recovered to pre-pandemic…
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BBC Unveils Groundbreaking Series “Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience”
Article Summary: The BBC launches “Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience” this summer on BBC One and iPlayer. The series follows five UK boys undergoing the K-pop training process in…
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Grammy Museum Launches Full-Floor Exhibit Featuring BTS, LE SSERAFIM, and More
The Grammy Museum in LA will launch a full-floor K-pop exhibit from August 2 to September 15. The exhibit, in partnership with Hybe, features artifacts from BTS, LE SSERAFIM, and…
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2024’s Top 10 Most Viewed K-Pop Music Videos: Up To June 2024
Every week, YouTube and various music apps showcase the most popular K-Pop music videos, and the first week of June 2024 brought an exciting new ranking. This year, the chart…
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