The Wild and Wacky World of K-Pop

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Blackpink member Rosé's debut single "On the Ground" has topped the Billboard Global Charts.

Blackpink member Rose’s solo single slams Billboard Global Charts

SEOUL: Singer-songwriter Rose from K-pop girl group Blackpink proved she could stand tough even alone as she breezed through global music charts with her first solo single On the Ground, scoring No. 70 on the Billboard’s Hot 100 and topping Billboard Global Charts.

www.bangkokpost.com

 

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Loona now has the longest streak for an all-female K-pop act on Mediabase's Top 40 as their single "Star" has been on the chart for nine straight weeks.

K-pop act LOONA makes radio chart history with 'Star' | Yonhap News Agency

SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- LOONA has set a new record for a K-pop girl group with its son...

m-en.yna.co.kr

 

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Solo singer IU came out with her 5th album, LILAC this past Thursday and she released two music videos for it. One for the title track and the other for the song, "Coin." She's very popular in Korea, the equivalent of Taylor Swift in America.




Another song on the album, "Celebrity," she dropped a music video for it back in January:

 

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Here's an article on Jackson Wang's new solo project.

Jackson Wang Likes the Way You Think

The budding K-Pop mogul takes our Warhol questionnaire.

www.interviewmagazine.com

 

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Mark Tuan on his band GOT7 leaving JYP.

GOT7’s Mark Tuan Talks Leaving JYP, the Rise of K-pop, BTS & Finding His Sound | Billboard News

Billboard’s Tetris Kelly sat down with GOT7’s Mark Tuan to discuss the group leaving JYP Entertainment, the rise of K-pop and BTS’ massive success. Plus, he opens up about finding his own sound while creating his solo album and how GOT7’s early fights helped grow them as a group.

www.billboard.com

 

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Former Produce 101 contestant Katherine Lee has revealed why she chose to leave from the K-pop industry to pursue her education after being eliminated from the talent show aimed to find a new K-pop boy band or girl group which caused controversy with accusations of vote rigging back in 2019 that ultimately ended the show, while the Chinese and Japanese versions continue airing new episodes to this day.

Why A K-Pop Idol Hopeful Walked Away From It All

"The mentality was, ‘It doesn’t matter; just train, train, train.’"

www.buzzfeednews.com

 

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NCT is getting an American based group as SM Entertainment has partnered with MGM Television to develop a talent show that is aimed to form an American K-pop boy band.

MGM Television Teams With Korea’s SM Entertainment for U.S. K-Pop Competition Show

The series will scout young American men to form a new group, NCT-Hollywood.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

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BTS will be among the guests for the upcoming Friends reunion special later this month on HBO Max.

‘Friends’ Reunion Reveals First Teaser Trailer, Guest Stars and Premiere Date

The long-awaited first look is here, along with a wild list of guest players including Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and Kit Harington.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

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BTS' debut single.

 

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SM Entertainment's new girl group, Aespa made their first comeback with new song, "Next Level."

 

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BTS are releasing a new song titled "Butter" this Friday.

 

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Jay B on his band GOT7 leaving JYP Entertainment and his solo career as a rapper.

Jay B is switching it up from his K-pop idol past

Having just signed to South Korea’s most notable hip hop label run by Jay Park, the former b-boyer and GOT7 member is treading new ground

www.dazeddigital.com

 

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The butter has arrived.

 

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BTS have teamed up with McDonald's and here's the commercial for their collaboration with the fast food chain.

K-Pop Group BTS And McDonald's Launch Exclusive Meal And Clothing Line

The meal includes Chicken McNuggets, a medium order of french fries, a medium Coke and two new sauces inspired by McDonald's South Korea.

www.npr.org

 

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Blackpink have teamed up with Krispy Kreme.

Blackpink Teamed Up With Krispy Kreme to Make New Doughnuts, and They Look So Good

K-pop girl group Blackpink just released new Krispy Kreme doughnuts in the Philippines, and they're so cute! Learn more about the delicious dessert here.

www.popsugar.co.uk

 

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Monsta X is back with a new music video for their song "Gambler".

https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/9580563/monsta-x-gambler-video/

 

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K-pop starlet CL has become the first Korean artist to be featured as the cover star for the German magazine 032c.

Queen of Kpop, CL, is the first Korean artist to be featured on cover page of Germany’s magazine 032c

CL has shown her power yet again. Read more to find out!

www.pinkvilla.com

 

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BTS' "Butter" has become the longest lasting US number one single for an Asian act as it remained at the top spot for a fourth consecutive week.

BTS 'Butter' Tops Billboard Hot 100 Chart for Fourth Consecutive Week

A first for any Asian singer/music group.

hypebeast.com

 

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Blackpink's Rose covered John Mayer's "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" on Korean TV recently, which has gotten the seal of approval from the singer.

John Mayer reacts to Rosé's cover of ‘Slow Dancing In A Burning Room’

John Mayer has reacted to a cover of his 2006 song 'Slow Dancing In A Burning Room', by of Rosé K-pop girl group BLACKPINK.

www.nme.com

 

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S.COUPS from Seventeen has injured his shoulder, which has resulted in him pulling out of upcoming events in order for him to recover from the injury.

Seventeen's S COUPS' injury explained: Why the Kpop star won't be in promotions next week!

On June 30th, Seventeen member S COUPS suffered a shoulder injury whilst at an event, which has put a stop to his involvement in promotional activities in

www.hitc.com