Julia Kim
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From Departure to Disbandment: How Did K-kpop Idols Facing Their 'Dreaded 7th Year' Choose This Year?
For K-pop idols, the 7-year mark often serves as a significant turning point. As the standard contract duration is 7 years, many face the crossroads of renewing their contracts once this period ends. For K-pop idols, the 7-year mark often serves as a significant turning point. As the standard contract duration is 7 years, many face the crossroads of renewing their contracts once this period ends. -
BTS Jungkook Sets New Record by Simultaneously Ranking 1st and 2nd on the U.S. Billboard Global Chart as a Solo Artist
BTS's Jungkook has set an unprecedented record on the Billboard Global Chart, shining as a global top star. On September 29th, Jungkook's second solo single '3D' was released and subsequently secured the 1st position on both the 'Global 200' and 'Global (Excluding U.S.)' charts as of October 14th. BTS's Jungkook has set an unprecedented record on the Billboard Global Chart, shining as a global top star. On September 29th, Jungkook's second solo single '3D' was released and subsequently secured the 1st position on both the 'Global 200' and 'Global (Excluding U.S.)' charts as of October 14th. -
BTS Jin's 'Yours' Surpasses 152 Million Streams on Spotify
BTS Jin's "Yours" has surpassed 152 million streams on Spotify, showcasing its global music power. BTS Jin's "Yours" has surpassed 152 million streams on Spotify, showcasing its global music power. -
IVE's Comeback: 'I'VE MINE' Ready to Roll, Continuing the 'IVE Syndrome'
Girl group IVE is set to challenge the charts with their ever-expanding musical spectrum. Girl group IVE is set to challenge the charts with their ever-expanding musical spectrum. -
Golden Era of K-pop This October: From NewJeans, IVE, LE SSERAFIM to Major Boy Groups
October marks the golden era for K-pop listeners. Starting with Lee Hyori on October 12, this month will see a deluge of new tracks from prominent solo artists like Sunmi, BLACKPINK's Jennie, Lim Young Woong, and Sung Si Kyung. Amidst this, the rising artists leading the current K-pop scene are also announcing their comebacks, hinting at a "hit song party." October marks the golden era for K-pop listeners. Starting with Lee Hyori on October 12, this month will see a deluge of new tracks from prominent solo artists like Sunmi, BLACKPINK's Jennie, Lim Young Woong, and Sung Si Kyung. Amidst this, the rising artists leading the current K-pop scene are also announcing their comebacks, hinting at a "hit song party." -
Billionaire RM Reveals His Home Interior, BTS's Genuine Charm Unveiled
The globally renowned idol, RM from BTS, has captured attention by showcasing the candid charm of his home. The globally renowned idol, RM from BTS, has captured attention by showcasing the candid charm of his home. -
BTS Challenges the Grammys for the Fourth Consecutive Year; Jimin and Jungkook Nominated for Record of the Year
Top idol group BTS (comprising RM, Jin, Jimin, J-Hope, Suga, V, and Jungkook) is making their fourth consecutive challenge at the Grammy Awards. Top idol group BTS (comprising RM, Jin, Jimin, J-Hope, Suga, V, and Jungkook) is making their fourth consecutive challenge at the Grammy Awards. -
FIFTY FIFTY's Agency Strikes Back: CEO Jeon Hong-jun Files Lawsuit Over Controversial Interview
The aftermath of the controversial broadcast of "Unanswered Questions" continues to unfold. The aftermath of the controversial broadcast of "Unanswered Questions" continues to unfold. -
BABYMONSTER and WHIB Set to Debut in November: K-Pop's Next Big Idol Groups
The end of the year in K-Pop is shaping up to be not just a wrap-up but a 'fresh start'. This November, major new male and female idol groups are set to make their debut. YG Entertainment's (YG) rookie girl group BABYMONSTER and C-JeS Studio's ambitious project WHIB, a renowned acting agency and prominent production company, are the stars of the show. The end of the year in K-Pop is shaping up to be not just a wrap-up but a 'fresh start'. This November, major new male and female idol groups are set to make their debut. YG Entertainment's (YG) rookie girl group BABYMONSTER and C-JeS Studio's ambitious project WHIB, a renowned acting agency and prominent production company, are the stars of the show. -
BTS's Jungkook Surpasses 2.5 Billion Streams on Spotify with Just 7 Songs: A Record for K-pop Soloists
BTS's Jungkook has illuminated his popularity by achieving the fastest 2.5 billion streams ever for a K-pop solo artist on Spotify. BTS's Jungkook has illuminated his popularity by achieving the fastest 2.5 billion streams ever for a K-pop solo artist on Spotify.