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BTS Jungkook Surpasses Taylor Swift and Beyoncé on Billboard Digital Song Sales Chart
Jungkook of BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) has illuminated his global popularity by maintaining the number 1 spot on the U.S. Billboard chart for four consecutive weeks. According to the latest chart released by Billboard on December 16th, Jungkook's solo single "Standing Next to You" has achieved the first place on the Digital Song Sales chart. 
Jungkook of BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) has illuminated his global popularity by maintaining the number 1 spot on the U.S. Billboard chart for four consecutive weeks. According to the latest chart released by Billboard on December 16th, Jungkook's solo single "Standing Next to You" has achieved the first place on the Digital Song Sales chart. -
FIFTY FIFTY's Tampering Scandal Shakes K-Pop Industry in 2023
In 2023, the K-Pop industry faced numerous issues, but the most significant was undoubtedly the tampering case involving the group FIFTY FIFTY. The scenario of a newly debuted group demanding contract termination from their agency over settlement issues is unprecedented in K-Pop. 
In 2023, the K-Pop industry faced numerous issues, but the most significant was undoubtedly the tampering case involving the group FIFTY FIFTY. The scenario of a newly debuted group demanding contract termination from their agency over settlement issues is unprecedented in K-Pop. -
2023 in K-Pop: Lawsuits, Departures, and the Seven-Year Curse
Despite the global rise of K-Pop, 2023 has seen its fair share of instabilities. The group FIFTY FIFTY, once hailed as a miracle of a small agency, found itself embroiled in lawsuits after their hit "Cupid." Some members of the veteran group EXO also experienced conflicts with SM Entertainment. Rowoon and Rocky made their exits for new beginnings, and some groups succumbed to the seven-year jinx. 
Despite the global rise of K-Pop, 2023 has seen its fair share of instabilities. The group FIFTY FIFTY, once hailed as a miracle of a small agency, found itself embroiled in lawsuits after their hit "Cupid." Some members of the veteran group EXO also experienced conflicts with SM Entertainment. Rowoon and Rocky made their exits for new beginnings, and some groups succumbed to the seven-year jinx. -
Drug Scandal Rattles Korean Music Industry in 2023: The Return of Entertainers with Drug Charges
This year, 20,000 drug offenders have been apprehended in the country, with those in their teens and twenties surpassing 7,000, marking a 50% increase from the previous year. 
This year, 20,000 drug offenders have been apprehended in the country, with those in their teens and twenties surpassing 7,000, marking a 50% increase from the previous year. -
BTS's 'Spring Day' Makes a Surprising Comeback, Topping Global Charts 6 Years After Release
The song 'Spring Day' carries the hope of a new beginning and the anticipation of reuniting. This song, released six years ago, has made an unexpected resurgence, climbing global music charts to reach number one. This demonstrates the immense power of the BTS fandom, ARMY. 
The song 'Spring Day' carries the hope of a new beginning and the anticipation of reuniting. This song, released six years ago, has made an unexpected resurgence, climbing global music charts to reach number one. This demonstrates the immense power of the BTS fandom, ARMY. -
BTS's Military Service Quiets Controversial Military Exemption Debate for Pop Artists
The debate around amending the military service law, centered on BTS, evolved in two stages. 
The debate around amending the military service law, centered on BTS, evolved in two stages. -
BTS Jin Shares Emotional Farewell as Youngest Member Jungkook Enlists: 'Thought I'd Laugh, But I Cried'
Jin, the eldest member of the group BTS, shared his emotional state after sending off the youngest member, Jungkook, to the military. 
Jin, the eldest member of the group BTS, shared his emotional state after sending off the youngest member, Jungkook, to the military. -
BTS's Jungkook and R&B King Usher Unveil 'Standing Next to You' Performance Video
Global pop star Jungkook of BTS and the 'Emperor of R&B' Usher have come together to create an iconic performance, showcasing their incredible chemistry. 
Global pop star Jungkook of BTS and the 'Emperor of R&B' Usher have come together to create an iconic performance, showcasing their incredible chemistry. -
BTS Jungkook and FIFTY FIFTY Achieve Top 10 in Google's 'Song of the Year' Amid Foreign Song Dilemma in K-Pop
BTS's Jungkook with his solo track "Seven" and FIFTY FIFTY with their hit "Cupid" have made it to Google's Top 10 Songs of the Year, highlighting the global popularity of K-Pop. However, there's a lingering sentiment that these tracks don't represent "pure K-Pop." 
BTS's Jungkook with his solo track "Seven" and FIFTY FIFTY with their hit "Cupid" have made it to Google's Top 10 Songs of the Year, highlighting the global popularity of K-Pop. However, there's a lingering sentiment that these tracks don't represent "pure K-Pop." -
K-Pop Stars NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, and Jang Wonyoung from IVE Receive Asia Celebrity Awards at 2023 AAA
Groups NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, and IVE's Jang Wonyoung have been honored with the Asia Celebrity Award at the '2023 AAA'. 
Groups NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, and IVE's Jang Wonyoung have been honored with the Asia Celebrity Award at the '2023 AAA'.
