Julia Kim
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4th Generation K-pop Idols: Regulars at No. 1 on the US Billboard Charts
In 2023, the 4th generation K-pop groups have successively conquered the peaks of the U.S. Billboard charts. In 2023, the 4th generation K-pop groups have successively conquered the peaks of the U.S. Billboard charts. -
BTS Officially Becomes Their Own Army, Anticipating a Blossoming Return in 2025
Last December marked the beginning of BTS's military hiatus with Jin's enlistment. As of December this year, with the enlistment of RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook, all members are now serving their national duty. Throughout 2023, each member shone in their respective fields, heightening anticipation for their full-group activities in 2025. Last December marked the beginning of BTS's military hiatus with Jin's enlistment. As of December this year, with the enlistment of RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook, all members are now serving their national duty. Throughout 2023, each member shone in their respective fields, heightening anticipation for their full-group activities in 2025. -
BTS Jin's 'Yours' Surpasses 160 Million Streams on Spotify, Proving Global Popularity
BTS Jin's 'Yours' has soared past 160 million streams on Spotify, showcasing its immense popularity. BTS Jin's 'Yours' has soared past 160 million streams on Spotify, showcasing its immense popularity. -
BTS's V 'Layover' Hits Highest Ranking for K-Pop Soloist in Japan's Oricon Annual Ranking
BTS's V has shone brightly in popularity, achieving the highest ranking for a K-pop solo artist in Japan's Oricon Annual Ranking. BTS's V has shone brightly in popularity, achieving the highest ranking for a K-pop solo artist in Japan's Oricon Annual Ranking. -
BTS Jungkook Triumphs Again Over Taylor Swift: Clinches 1st Place as '2023 Bop Of The Year' on America's Largest Radio Audacy
BTS's Jungkook has ascended to the top spot on America's largest radio, being named '2023 Bop Of The Year'. One of the leading radio networks in the United States, 'Audacy', announced the '2023 Bop Of The Year' through its official account. BTS's Jungkook has ascended to the top spot on America's largest radio, being named '2023 Bop Of The Year'. One of the leading radio networks in the United States, 'Audacy', announced the '2023 Bop Of The Year' through its official account. -
YG's Recovery with BLACKPINK and JYP's Thriving Localization: K-Pop Agencies Set for Stellar 2024
What might 2024 look like for the leading companies spearheading the K-pop wave? What might 2024 look like for the leading companies spearheading the K-pop wave? -
In Memoriam: K-pop Celebrities Who Passed Away in 2023
This year, the K-pop entertainment industry mourned as many stars left us, with their departures bringing an overwhelming sense of loss to colleagues and fans alike. This year, the K-pop entertainment industry mourned as many stars left us, with their departures bringing an overwhelming sense of loss to colleagues and fans alike. -
BTS Jungkook's Solo Power Unleashed: 'GOLDEN' Album Shatters 2 Billion Spotify Streams, Setting Asian Record
BTS's Jungkook has proven his 'supercharged solo power' by refreshing the record for the shortest time taken by an Asian artist to hit 2 billion streams with 'GOLDEN'. Released on November 3, Jungkook's debut solo album 'GOLDEN' has surpassed 2 billion (pre-filtering) streams on Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform. BTS's Jungkook has proven his 'supercharged solo power' by refreshing the record for the shortest time taken by an Asian artist to hit 2 billion streams with 'GOLDEN'. Released on November 3, Jungkook's debut solo album 'GOLDEN' has surpassed 2 billion (pre-filtering) streams on Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform. -
G-Dragon Shakes Off Drug Allegations, Plans Foundation and Comeback with Galaxy Corporation
G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji-yong), who recently cleared himself of drug use allegations, is set for a fresh start. G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji-yong), who recently cleared himself of drug use allegations, is set for a fresh start. -
BTS Jungkook’s 'Standing Next to You' Holds Steady on Billboard Hot 100 for Six Weeks
BTS Jungkook's solo album title track 'Standing Next to You' has remained on the U.S. Billboard main singles chart, the 'Hot 100', for six consecutive weeks. BTS Jungkook's solo album title track 'Standing Next to You' has remained on the U.S. Billboard main singles chart, the 'Hot 100', for six consecutive weeks.