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Infinite's Jang Dong-woo looks to China despite restriction
Even as K-pop idols continue to face restrictions under China's unofficial ban on Hallyu, Infinite's Jang Dong-woo has expressed hopes of engaging more with Chinese fans in his new album and future projects. "Up until this year, I've been frequently invited to Chinese-speaking regions, including China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao and even Jakarta (in Indonesia), so I started thinking about focusing more on the Chinese market. I've been taking Chinese lessons for the past three months, too," the 34-
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Seventeen takes No. 2 spot behind Coldplay as Hybe rules Asia touring chart
Hybe labels cemented their dominance in Asia’s live entertainment sector this year, with every K-pop act on Pollstar’s Top Touring Artists chart for the continent belonging to the company’s roster — underscoring its grip on the increasingly competitive and commercially decisive market for global pop. According to the latest data released by Pollstar, which operates a global database of concert tours and industry metrics, and shared by Hybe on Tuesday, Seventeen ranked No. 2 in the Asia Focus Cha
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Riize to host showcase for upcoming 2nd single
Riize is set to perform its new single for the first time on stage at a showcase in Seoul on Nov. 24, label SM Entertainment said Tuesday. It will unveil its second single, “Fame,” on the day and put on stage the main track from the release at the event which will be broadcast online as well. The band concluded the North American leg of first international tour “Riizing Loud” last week in Mexico City. Th tour will resume in January next year and will take the six members to Jakarta, Macao and To
Nov. 18, 2025 -
Nmixx finishes big with 1st LP
Nmixx continues to bask in the success of its first full album, even after wrapping up promotions for its first full album, “Blue Valentine,” according to JYP Entertainment on Tuesday. The title track placed atop a TV music chart show yet again, tallying eight in total, and stayed atop the daily and weekly charts of Melon, extending the reign to 25 days and a third week, respectively. The dynamic pop tune earned the 3-year-old act its first No. 1 spot on the platform and logged the longest chart
Nov. 18, 2025 -
How lesser-known idols break into the limelight
In the world of K-pop, it is natural for certain band members to stand out more than others, especially in the early stages after a debut. This is often a strategic choice by agencies to quickly establish a fan base early and create a recognizable image for the group. As a result, some bandmates may gain more attention for their visuals, personality or key roles in singing and dancing, while others remain in the background. However, that does not mean the potential of the those in the background
Nov. 18, 2025 -
Winner’s Kang Seungyoon to tour Korea, Japan
Kang Seungyoon of Winner will host his “Passage #2” tour from next month, label YG Entertainment announced Monday. He will kick off the solo gig with two shows in his hometown, Busan, slated for Christmas Eve and Christmas. The tour includes stops at four more cities in the country, as well as two in Japan: Osaka and Tokyo. It will be his first solo show in four years. The singer and songwriter released his second solo album “Page 2” on Nov. 3. It comes more than 4 1/2 years after his previous e
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I-dle hits 400m on Spotify for 1st time
I-dle reached 400 million streams on Spotify for the first time with its 2023 hit “Queencard,” agency Cube Entertainment announced Monday. The lead single from its sixth EP “I Feel,” released in May 2023, became the group's third song to sweep all music charts at home, following “Tomboy” and “Nxde.” The single earned the group 13 trophies from television music chart shows. The six-track set spent two weeks on Billboard 200, peaking at No. 41, and sold more than 1.16 million copies in the first w
Nov. 18, 2025 -
Despite return announcements, NewJeans and Ador's future uncertain
Controversy continues, even after NewJeans announced their intention to return as a full group following Ador's victory in a contract validity lawsuit, and one year after the members unilaterally sought to terminate their contracts. On Nov. 12, Ador formally conveyed Haerin and Hyein's intention to continue with the company, saying it would “fully support the two members so they can resume activities smoothly.” But the remaining three members — Minji, Hanni and Danielle — issued their statement
Nov. 17, 2025 -
Spotify sees Korea as global test bed for 'ubiquitous' music future
Spotify’s recent return to Seoul with an expanded edition of Spotify House signals more than a pop-up; it reflects the company’s view of Korea as one of the world’s most influential creative hubs — and a ground to see how music discovery and personalization will evolve globally. “Korea is one of the most influential cultural capitals in the global music industry,” said Gautam Talwar, Spotify’s general manager for Asia-Pacific, during an interview with The Korea Herald at Spotify House Seoul in S
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Taeyeon to pack 10-year solo career into album
Taeyeon of Girls’ Generation will release a compilation album on Dec. 1, a first for her as a solo singer, SM Entertainment announced Monday. She is celebrating her decadelong career as a soloist with the album “Panorama: The Best of Taeyeon,” which will consist of 24 songs, including the titular “Panorama” and rearranged versions of her previous music. The singer has been forging a solo path since 2015, approximately eight years after she debuted as the leader and main vocalist of Girls’ Genera
Nov. 17, 2025 -
Babymonster logs 100m views with ‘Really Like You’ music video
Babymonster exceeded 100 million YouTube views with the music video for “Really Like You” as of Sunday, its label YG Entertainment said Monday. “Really Like You” is from the group's first full-length album “Drip,” which was released in January. The hip-hop R&B tune harks back to the 1990s and candidly sings of love. The music video is the group’s 14th to hit the milestone. In the meantime, Babymonster is raising expectations for “Psycho,” a B-side track from its second EP “We Go Up,” with a seri
Nov. 17, 2025 -
Le Sserafim scores 100m Spotify streams with 4th EP B-side track
Le Sserafim amassed 100 million plays on Spotify with a B-side track from its fourth EP, agency Source Music said Monday, citing the platform. The group of five reached the milestone with “1-800-hot-n-fun,” which became its 15th song to do so. The English-language single mixing rock and hip-hop was one of “The 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2024” listed by British music magazine NME. Meanwhile, its first physical single “Spaghetti” has earned over 2 million daily streams since its October release. The t
Nov. 17, 2025 -
TXT’s Yeonjun hits Billboard 200 at No. 10 with 1st solo album
Yeonjun of Tomorrow X Together made it onto the top ten on the Billboard 200 with his first solo EP, according to the chart preview published Monday. His EP “No Labels: Part 01” ranked No. 10 on the main albums chart dated Nov. 22. The album rolled out on Nov. 7 and sold over 600,000 copies in the first week, after selling more than half a million on the first day. The EP landed atop Oricon’s Daily Album Ranking and returned to the albums chart at No. 2 four days later as well. Over the weekend,
Nov. 17, 2025 -
Already feeling holly jolly? These songs will keep your spirits bright
It is tempting to dive straight into the holiday cheer right after Halloween. If you are itching to get into the year-end spirit, why not enjoy cozy vibe city-pop in November? The songs are not traditional holiday tunes, but they bring the same warm, fuzzy feeling to tide you over until December. "After This Night" by Yim Jae-beum Veteran rock singer Yim Jae-beum is known for his powerful vocals, perfect for rock ballads. Yet, his biggest hit, "After This Night," released in 1991, is a song tha
Nov. 15, 2025 -
'Golden' drops to No. 2 on British Official Chart
"Golden," the smash hit single from the original soundtrack of the Netflix animated film "Kpop Demon Hunters," has fallen to No. 2 on the British Official Singles Chart Top 100. According to the chart released Friday (British time), "Golden," sung by Korean American artists Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami as the film's fictional girl group Huntr/x, ceded the top position to Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia." "Golden" had held No. 1 for 10 non-consecutive weeks and has remained on the chart for
Nov. 15, 2025