BTS Jimin's 'Face' Surpasses 1.8 Billion Streams on Spotify with First Korean Solo Album - A Proud Moment for K-Pop   # BTS Jimin's 'Face' Hits 1.8 Billion Streams on Spotify - A Milestone for K-Pop BTS Jimin's first solo album 'Face' has made history on Spotify with 1.8 billion streams. The album, released by Big Hit Music, reached this milestone in just 348 days, making it the fastest and first Korean language album by a solo artist to achieve this feat. The title track 'Like Crazy' debuted at No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100, followed by 'Set Me Free Part 2' which also made it to the top of the charts, solidifying Jimin's power and popularity.   But it's not just the title track that has been receiving love from fans. All five tracks, including the interlude 'Dive', have surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify, making Jimin the first Korean solo artist to achieve this with all songs on their album. In addition,...

TikTok Music Controversy Sparks Fire in K-Pop...Silence from BTS's Jungkook on 'Seven'   # The TikTok Music Controversy: BTS Jungkook's "Seven" Muted Recently, the hit song "Seven" by BTS member Jungkook has disappeared from the popular video sharing platform TikTok. Even on the group's official account, the music has been muted with a message stating "This sound is not available for use." This is due to an ongoing dispute between TikTok and Universal Music Group , the world's largest music content company, over music usage fees.   According to industry insiders, TikTok has stopped providing Jungkook's "Seven" and "Standing Next To You" since January 27. Other K-pop artists such as Blackpink and their hit songs "Pink Venom" and "Kill This Love" have also been removed, along with solo songs from the members. Additionally, popular songs from other artists like NewJeans' "OMG...

New Jin's Decorates the Cover of the American Billboard... K-Pop Influence Goes Up   # New Jin's Decorates the Cover of the American Billboard: K-Pop Influence Goes Up ! K-Pop sensation New Jin's, under the label of Udoer, has been making waves in the global music scene. Recently, they were featured on the cover of the renowned American music magazine Billboard, as part of their "Women in Music" issue. The magazine highlighted the success of female artists in the industry, and New Jin's was chosen as the "Group of the Year" for the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards. The group sat down with Billboard for an interview in Seoul, where they shared their journey and experiences. On October 28th, Billboard released an article on their official website, featuring New Jin's in a traditional Korean hanok setting. The magazine introduced the group as "having debuted in July 2022 and quickly rising to the top of the K-Pop charts." They also me...

Twice Makes First TV Performance of New Song 'One Spike' on US Morning Show   # Twice's First TV Performance of New Song 'One Spike' on US Morning Show As a Kpop fan, I was thrilled to hear that Twice would be making their first TV performance of their new song 'One Spike' on the popular US morning show, NBC's Today. This was a huge opportunity for the group to showcase their talent and gain more recognition in the international music scene. Twice, a girl group under JYP Entertainment, made their debut in 2015 and has since become one of the top Kpop groups in the industry. With their catchy songs and charming personalities, they have captured the hearts of fans all over the world.   Their latest mini-album, 'With U - US', was released on October 23rd and has been receiving a lot of love from fans. The title track 'One Spike' is a fun and upbeat song that showcases the group's signature cute and energetic style. Along with the perfor...

Hive 5-Member Girl Group AILET to Debut Next Month   # AILET, the Highly Anticipated Kpop Hive 5-Member Girl Group, Set to Debut Next Month AILET, the newest addition to the Kpop scene, is set to make their debut next month. The 5-member girl group, consisting of members Yuna, Minju, Mocha, Wonhee, and Roha, was formed through the JTBC audition program 'All You Next?' in September of last year.   The group is under Hive, the same label that introduced popular acts like LEEZERAM and NEWGENS . AILET's name is a combination of the words "I will" and "it," symbolizing their strong determination and unique presence in the industry. Fans have been eagerly waiting for AILET's debut, and the news of their upcoming debut has only added to the excitement. With the success of other Hive groups, expectations are high for AILET to make a splash in the Kpop world. As a Kpop fan myself, I am thrilled to see what AILET has in store for us. With their talented ...

Not Just Simple K-Pop Literary Elements in the Lyrics of Le Seraphim   # Not Just Simple K-Pop: Literary Elements in the Lyrics of Le Seraphim Le Seraphim, a rising K-pop group, is gaining attention once again for their upcoming comeback on the 19th with their new mini album 'EASY'. This time, their songs with literary elements are the talk of the town. On the 8th, Le Seraphim revealed the track list for their third mini album 'EASY'. The first track, 'Good Bones', was pre-released through the first album trailer on the 26th of last month, gathering attention with its powerful narration such as "The world is equally cruel to everyone / The remaining half is up to us."   Global K-pop fandoms paid special attention to the title and message of 'Good Bones'. This is because the song was inspired by the poem of the same name by American poet Maggie Smith. Even before the detailed information about the song was released, fans were already co...

ATEEZ becomes the first K-pop artist to be selected as the Artist of the Year at 'Record Store Day'   # ATEEZ Named 'K-Pop Artist of the Year' at Record Store Day ! ATEEZ has once again proven their status as one of the top K-pop groups in the industry. On April 20th, they were chosen as the 'K-Pop Artist of the Year' at the international music event, Record Store Day. Record Store Day is a global event that aims to support independent record stores. Each year, many famous artists participate by releasing limited edition albums exclusively for the event. This year, ATEEZ was selected as the first K-pop group to receive the title of 'K-Pop Artist of the Year'.   Michael Kurtz, co-founder of Record Store Day, expressed his excitement for ATEEZ's recognition, stating, "I am thrilled that we can finally celebrate ATEEZ at Record Store Day. It's very exciting to see them on the Coachella lineup this year, and I am delighted to have them as our f...

SHINee's Key Where Has His Reputation as a 'Short Form Addict' Gone? I Don't Know How to Dance Like a Man   # SHINee Key, Where Has His Reputation as a 'Short Form Addict' Gone? As a Kpop fan, I have always admired SHINee's Key for his incredible dance skills and unique style. But lately, I can't help but wonder, where has his reputation as a 'Short Form Addict' gone? On a recent episode of tvN's 'Amazing Saturday', Key's performance in a boy group dance battle fell short. The special 300th episode featured a game of 'Mafia Boss', where the members of the show had to successfully complete a task to win a prize of 3 million won. Unfortunately, Key and his team failed to complete the task, leaving them disappointed. During the game, Key's fellow member Onew and actor Moon Se-yoon were unfairly eliminated in the first and second rounds. Key himself was eliminated in the third round, but not before adding some tension by ...

Jin of BTS Takes Top Spot on My One Pick's K-Pop Monthly Ranking...Highly Anticipated Star for This Year   # Jin of BTS Takes Top Spot on My One Pick's K-Pop Monthly Ranking BTS's Jin has once again proven his unrivaled popularity as he takes the top spot on My One Pick's K-Pop Monthly Ranking for January. With a total of 57.9 million hearts, Jin has secured the first place for the fourth week of January, accumulating a total of 38 million hearts for the month. This marks his 29th consecutive week at the top, showcasing his unstoppable popularity. Last December, Jin also topped the Monthly Ranking with a total of 32.6 million hearts. As the winner of the Monthly Ranking, Jin's face will be displayed on an outdoor advertisement at Yeouido Olympic Road for 7 days as a reward.   Not only in popularity polls, but Jin has also been dominating music charts such as Spotify and iTunes, proving his world-class talent and appeal. As a member of the Korean military, Jin is cu...

Kim Sejeong Becomes the First Asian Face of K-Pop PlayStation   # Kim Sejeong, the First Asian Face of K-Pop PlayStation In a groundbreaking move, Sony Interactive Entertainment has chosen K-Pop singer and actress Kim Sejeong as the new face of PlayStation in Asia. This marks the first time that a K-Pop idol has been selected to represent PlayStation in the region, a decision made by SIE's Asia headquarters in collaboration with representatives from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Korea. According to sources, Kim Sejeong has already completed filming for the new PlayStation ad, set to be released online starting this Lunar New Year. The ad will feature the popular PlayStation 5 and promote various services offered by the brand. In addition to online promotions, Kim Sejeong's likeness will also be featured in official PlayStation stores, including life-size cutouts.   The decision to choose a former K-Pop idol as the face of PlayStation in Asia is a testament to the growing i...

Former K-POP Star Moa Releases Project Song 'Anyone Can Break Up' Today   # Former K-POP Star Moa Releases Heartfelt Breakup Song for 'Breakup Stories' Project ! Moa, the fourteenth and final artist to join MOT Label's 'Breakup Stories' project, has released their new song 'Anyone Can Break Up' today at 6 PM KST. The project, which aims to capture the various emotions of a breakup through different stories, has been highly anticipated by fans.   'Anyone Can Break Up' is a beautiful ballad that expresses the honest feelings of a breakup. The lyrics convey the message that even though anyone can break up, the singer still loves their ex and only wants them back. Moa's delicate emotions and pure vocals perfectly complement the melancholic sound, leaving a lasting impression on listeners. As the fourteenth artist to join the project, Moa has an impressive background in the music industry. They have worked as a guide vocalist and chorus sessi...

Angry K-Pop Idol Members Sell Gifts from Fans on Online Marketplace for Expensive Prices Fans Outraged   # K-Pop Idols Selling Fan Gifts on Online Marketplace Sparks Controversy A recent post by a fan of a 7-member boy group has caused quite a stir as they revealed that one of the members had put up a gift they received from the fan for sale on an online marketplace. The post, shared on January 28th by user A, stated that member B of the popular boy group had listed a branded item on a secondhand trading platform called "Lightning Market" last month for 150,000 won . In the product description, B wrote, "I bought this in Japan for around 270,000 to 280,000 won this fall. After washing it once, the print started to fade, so I'm selling it cheaply." Upon seeing the post, user A checked the seller's information and found that two characters in their name matched with member B's name. The seller had also verified their identity on the app. When A confronted...

New Jin's Achieves Billboard 200 Charting Setting Record as Longest-Running K-Pop Girl Group   "View Larger Image NewJins, a K-Pop girl group, has made a new record on the Billboard main album chart in the United States for the longest charting period. According to the latest Billboard chart released on January 23rd, NewJins' second EP 'Get Up' ranked at 197th on the Billboard 200. This album has been on the chart for 26 consecutive weeks since entering at number one on the Billboard 200 on August 5th of last year. With this achievement, NewJins has not only broken the record for the longest charting period by a 4th generation K-Pop group on this chart, but also set a new record for the longest charting period by a debut K-Pop girl group in just one year and six months, proving their unrivaled global popularity.   The title track of 'Get Up', 'Super Shy', has also been performing well on global charts. This song has maintained its position on the G...

Get Ready for the Epic Comeback of ENMIX in 'Desert' Starring Ma Dong Seok The Ultimate Gathering of Box Office Guarantees!   As an avid fan of KPop and Korean music, I am always on the lookout for new releases and updates from my favorite artists. This week, I was particularly excited to see the return of ENMIX, a seven-member idol group under JYP Entertainment known for their all-around talent. Their latest mini album, "F3: Break," showcases their unique personalities and charms, and I can't wait to see what they have in store for us. But that's not all – the Korean entertainment scene has been buzzing with other exciting news as well. The highly anticipated Netflix film "Desert" held its production briefing on the 16th, featuring the powerhouse duo of Ma Dong Seok and director Heo Myung Hae. With a star-studded cast including Choi Min Sik, Yoo Hae Jin, and Kim Go Eun, this action-packed movie is sure to be a box office hit.   And speaking of star...

IU's New Song Title Unexpectedly Changed - My Thoughts on the Controversy   As a huge fan of IU and KPop, I was ecstatic to hear that IU is making a comeback with a new song. However, it seems like the anticipation for her comeback just got even more exciting as her agency, EDAM Entertainment, announced a change in the title of her pre-release track. The original title, "Love Wins," has been changed to "Love Wins All," which was revealed through an official statement on the 19th. According to the agency, they decided to make the change after considering the opinions of fans who were concerned that the original title might overshadow the important message behind the song. In their statement, EDAM Entertainment also mentioned that the new title better reflects the message of the song, which is to respect and support all forms of love. They also emphasized that the song is about hoping for a world without hate and for love to triumph over all.   As a fan, I couldn...

SEVENTEEN's DIVE INTO YOU A Global K-Pop Star's Latest Collaboration with Buddy Friends Animation OST!   As a huge fan of SEVENTEEN and KPop, I was thrilled to hear that the highly anticipated OST for the popular animation series "BuddyFriends" was finally released. Titled "Fly High! BuddyFriends", the song features SEVENTEEN member and multi-talented artist, D8, who recently topped the boy group reputation ranking by the Korean Corporate Reputation Research Institute. The opening song perfectly captures the adventurous and hopeful spirit of the main characters in the animation, who embark on a journey to save the Hug Tree and the endangered BuddyForest. D8's pure and refreshing vocals add an addictive touch to the upbeat melody and catchy lyrics, making it easy for anyone to sing along. In a behind-the-scenes recording session, D8 shared that he wanted to convey the brave and determined attitude of the BuddyFriends through his powerful vocals. He also ...