Julia Kim
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Analyzing HYBE's Financial Triumph: BTS Solo Activities Fuel Unprecedented Growth
According to the preliminary earnings report for the third quarter of 2023 released by HYBE on the 2nd, the company recorded sales of 537.9 billion won (approximately USD 437 million). This marks a 20.7% increase compared to the same period last year. 
According to the preliminary earnings report for the third quarter of 2023 released by HYBE on the 2nd, the company recorded sales of 537.9 billion won (approximately USD 437 million). This marks a 20.7% increase compared to the same period last year. -
BTS Jungkook Crowned as the New King of Pop: How He Created a Global Phenomenon
British music criticism magazine NME (New Musical Express), with a tradition spanning 71 years, introduced Jungkook's first solo album 'GOLDEN' earlier this month, heralding the emergence of "a new pop king ready to ascend his throne." 
British music criticism magazine NME (New Musical Express), with a tradition spanning 71 years, introduced Jungkook's first solo album 'GOLDEN' earlier this month, heralding the emergence of "a new pop king ready to ascend his throne." -
BTS Jungkook Makes Billboard History with Three Solo Songs Topping Global 200 and Global Excl. US Charts
BTS's Jungkook has written a new chapter in music history as the first solo artist to achieve an unprecedented record on the American Billboard Global charts. According to the latest Billboard charts (dated November 18), Jungkook's title track 'Standing Next to You' from his 'GOLDEN' album has simultaneously clinched the top spot on both the 'Global 200' and 'Global (excluding the US)' charts. 
BTS's Jungkook has written a new chapter in music history as the first solo artist to achieve an unprecedented record on the American Billboard Global charts. According to the latest Billboard charts (dated November 18), Jungkook's title track 'Standing Next to You' from his 'GOLDEN' album has simultaneously clinched the top spot on both the 'Global 200' and 'Global (excluding the US)' charts. -
YG's New Girl Group BabyMonster Readies for 6-Member Debut as Ahyeon Takes a Break
YG Entertainment's rookie girl group, BabyMonster, is facing a lineup change ahead of its debut. Originally announced as a seven-member group through the final evaluation, member Ahyeon has stepped back for personal reasons, leading BabyMonster to debut as a six-member group. Despite this change, global fans' excitement for BabyMonster remains undiminished. 
YG Entertainment's rookie girl group, BabyMonster, is facing a lineup change ahead of its debut. Originally announced as a seven-member group through the final evaluation, member Ahyeon has stepped back for personal reasons, leading BabyMonster to debut as a six-member group. Despite this change, global fans' excitement for BabyMonster remains undiminished. -
Will YG's New Girl Group BABYMONSTER Save the Day Amid BLACKPINK's Uncertain Future?
YG Entertainment's (YG) new girl group BabyMonster is set to debut on the 27th of this month, and the industry is abuzz with anticipation. Amidst the uncertainty surrounding Blackpink's contract renewal and the guilty verdict of YG's general producer Yang Hyun-suk, all eyes are on whether BabyMonster can dispel the shadows looming over the company. 
YG Entertainment's (YG) new girl group BabyMonster is set to debut on the 27th of this month, and the industry is abuzz with anticipation. Amidst the uncertainty surrounding Blackpink's contract renewal and the guilty verdict of YG's general producer Yang Hyun-suk, all eyes are on whether BabyMonster can dispel the shadows looming over the company. -
Stray Kids Confirmed to Perform at 2023 Billboard Music Awards, Cementing K-Pop Supremacy
Stray Kids is geared up to perform at the prestigious '2023 Billboard Music Awards' (2023 BBMAs), confirming their participation. 
Stray Kids is geared up to perform at the prestigious '2023 Billboard Music Awards' (2023 BBMAs), confirming their participation. -
BTS Jungkook Breaks Records: First Solo Artist with Four Songs in Billboard Hot 100
BTS member Jungkook has achieved a remarkable feat by dominating the U.S. Billboard charts with his records. 
BTS member Jungkook has achieved a remarkable feat by dominating the U.S. Billboard charts with his records. -
YG Entertainment's Big Shuffle: BIGBANG Out, BABYMONSTER Takes the Lead Amid BLACKPINK's Contract Talks
YG Entertainment is still in discussions regarding the re-contracting of BLACKPINK. The names of BIGBANG members and Kang Dong Won, whose contracts have expired, have been completely removed from YG Entertainment's lineup. 
YG Entertainment is still in discussions regarding the re-contracting of BLACKPINK. The names of BIGBANG members and Kang Dong Won, whose contracts have expired, have been completely removed from YG Entertainment's lineup. -
Why Billboard Created Separate K-POP Awards: Concerns of Marginalization?
Despite BTS's consecutive four-year attempts at the Grammy Awards, they, along with other K-pop artists, were absent from the nomination list. With the Billboard Music Awards introducing K-pop categories, there are concerns that this move might segregate and limit K-pop, rather than integrate it. 
Despite BTS's consecutive four-year attempts at the Grammy Awards, they, along with other K-pop artists, were absent from the nomination list. With the Billboard Music Awards introducing K-pop categories, there are concerns that this move might segregate and limit K-pop, rather than integrate it. -
BLACKPINK's Jennie and Lisa Make Headlines with Luxury Villa Purchases in Cash
True to their BLACKPINK fame. Members Jennie and Lisa of BLACKPINK, who are elevating the status of K-pop in the global music scene, have reportedly purchased luxury villas in 2023, paying in full with cash and without any loans. 
True to their BLACKPINK fame. Members Jennie and Lisa of BLACKPINK, who are elevating the status of K-pop in the global music scene, have reportedly purchased luxury villas in 2023, paying in full with cash and without any loans.
