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TXT sells 1.4m copies of 4th LP in 1 day
The fourth full-length album from Tomorrow X Together sold more than 1.4 million units on its release day, label Big Hit Music said Tuesday, citing a local tally. The LP “The Star Chapter: Together” became an instant million-seller and the group's sixth consecutive album to log 1 million in sales — five releases of which achieved the feat in one day. The album topped the iTunes Top Albums Chart in 19 regions, as did main track “Beautiful Strangers” in nine on its Top Songs Chart. TXT hosted a sh
July 22, 2025 -
Ateez scores career-high on Billboard Hot 100 with ‘In Your Fantasy’
Ateez has achieved a new career milestone by debuting at No. 68 on the Billboard Hot 100 with its latest single, "In Your Fantasy," marking the group’s highest-ever placement on the chart. Billboard announced Monday that "In Your Fantasy," the title track from the boy group’s recent 12th EP "Golden Hour: Part.3 — In Your Fantasy Edition," entered the Hot 100 for the week ending July 26. The single was released July 11. This marks the group’s second appearance on the Hot 100, following their hist
July 22, 2025 -
Jungkook becomes first Asian soloist to hit 100m Spotify streams on every original track
Jungkook, who is both loved as a talented soloist and as the youngest member of global sensation BTS, has set another historic global record on Spotify. According to the World Music Awards, on Monday, Jungkook became the first Asian solo artist in history to surpass 100 million streams on every original track released via his Spotify account. Among the 47 tracks registered under his profile, 18 are original songs, excluding remixes. The World Music Awards honor the world's bestselling music arti
July 22, 2025 -
Trio sent to prosecutors for illegally selling BTS' flight information
Three people, including an employee at a foreign airline, were referred to the prosecution for illegally obtaining and selling the flight information of celebrities, including BTS, industry sources said Tuesday. The foreign airline employee is suspected of illegally obtaining the flight information of BTS members and other major celebrities and handing it over to accomplices, who then sold it through direct messages or open chat rooms on social media platforms. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agen
July 22, 2025 -
Twice floats teaser for Japan LP No. 6
Twice uploaded a teaser trailer Tuesday for its sixth studio album in Japan, “Enemy,” which is due out on Aug. 27. The teaser video gave fans a peek at the LP through which the group will share their innermost thoughts and struggles: Striving for perfection, surviving tension and facing their inner selves. The upcoming album comes about a year since the previous LP dropped in Japan, “Dive.” The group released its fourth album in Korea “This Is For” earlier this month, which also claimed the No.
July 22, 2025 -
Blackpink leaps onto Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 28, dominates global charts
Blackpink has taken another giant stride, landing on Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 28 with the new single “Jump,” according to a preview of the chart dated July 26. It is the group’s 10th entry on the main songs chart. The single notched the No. 1 spot on both the Global 200 and Global Excl. US, bumping down “Golden” from the soundtrack of breakout hit animated film “KPop Demon Hunters.” This is the first time that “the top two spots on each belong to all-female groups, and each have notable ties t
July 22, 2025 -
Seventeen announces world tour
Seventeen will launch an international tour in September, its agency Pledis Entertainment announced Monday. The team will kick off the “New_” tour on Sept. 13-14 in Incheon. The two shows will also be livestreamed globally. More stops and dates are yet to be announced, but the set list for the upcoming concerts will include songs from the group's fifth full album “Happy Burstday,” which was released in May in time for the band’s 10th debut anniversary. The 16-track album entered the Billboard 20
July 22, 2025 -
TXT closes ‘The Star Chapter’ series with new album, eyes Billboard Hot 100
Tomorrow X Together has returned with a fourth studio album, “The Star Chapter: Together,” concluding the boy band's long-running conceptual series with a record that deepens the group’s artistic identity. The five-member group under Big Hit Music, the same agency behind BTS, held a media showcase Monday at Kyung Hee University in Seoul to mark the album’s release. This is the band's first full album since “The Name Chapter: Freefall,” which came out in October 2023. “The Star Chapter: Together”
July 21, 2025 -
New Young Posse EP drops next month
Young Posse will be releasing its fourth EP, “Growing Pain pt.1 : Free,” on Aug. 14, according to its agency DSP Media on Monday. The group’s return comes just five months after the release of its special album “Cold” in March. Young Posse unveiled a schedule for the new album via its official social media accounts, signaling the start of promotion activities. The EP will drop at 6 p.m. on Aug. 14 through major music streaming platforms. The schedule, filled with comic-like visuals of CDs, glove
July 21, 2025 -
Spotify's 2025 Global Impact List highlights rise of soloists
Global music streaming platform Spotify on Monday unveiled its 2025 Global Impact List for the first half of the year, spotlighting the growing influence of K-pop soloists such as Jennie, Jin and J-Hope. The Global Impact List ranks the 30 most-streamed tracks by Korean artists outside of South Korea between Jan. 1 and June 30. This year's list offers a glimpse into the evolving K-pop landscape through a diverse lineup of artists, highlighting the importance of artists' charm as soloists and the
July 21, 2025 -
Riize announces North American leg of tour
Riize is slated to visit eight cities in the US and Mexico for its ongoing international tour “Riizing Loud,” label SM Entertainment announced Monday. The band expanded its tour to North America, adding seven stops in the US — including New York and Seattle to Los Angeles — as well as Mexico City. The tour will now hold concerts across 22 cities around the world through February. The group kicked off the tour in Seoul on July 4-6 with three shows that drew more than 30,000 concertgoers. Over the
July 21, 2025 -
Three K-pop entries among top 10 on Billboard 200
Twice scored its seventh entry among the top 10 on the Billboard 200, as its fourth LP, “This Is For,” debuted on the main albums chart at No. 6. The original soundtrack album from Netflix hit animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” has stayed strong, ranking No. 5 on the chart in its fourth frame. The album hit the chart at No. 8 and rose as high as No. 2. It became the highest-charting soundtrack this year and is the only soundtrack album to debut in the top 10, then see unit increases in its secon
July 21, 2025 -
Zerobaseone to release 1st LP on Sept. 1
Zerobaseone will roll out theid first full album, “Never Say Never,” on Sept. 1, its agency WakeOne Entertainment announced Sunday. The album will portray how the nine members have each brought their own energy and combined it with the others to build a strong team, and broaden their horizons, it said. Before the full album release, it will drop album track “Slam Dunk” on July 23, an electronic dance and hip-hop tune, to give fans a sample of the record. On Monday, a batch of teaser photographs,
July 21, 2025 -
SHINee’s Key announces August return
Key of SHINee announced Monday that he is set to make a solo comeback on Aug. 11, via label SM Entertainment. A sheet of notice with a phone number was also uploaded, through which the musician will provide hints about the soon-to-be-released set. He will release his third studio album “Hunter,” which will comprise ten tracks, including the title track. The upcoming LP will mark his return as a solo musician in about a year after his third EP “Pleasure Shop,” and will come about three years afte
July 21, 2025 -
Enhypen’s Bangkok fan events draw praise from former Thai culture minister
Bangkok transformed into a vibrant celebration of Enhypen, as the K-pop group brought its world tour to Thailand last month and earned official praise from the country’s leading cultural office. Enhypen is managed by Belift Lab, a subsidiary of Hybe, which has rolled out a series of fan-focused events across Bangkok tied to the “Walk the Line” tour. These initiatives infused Enhypen’s branding into local cultural promotions, offering fans more than just a concert — they created an immersive city
July 20, 2025