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Tue, March 28, 2023 | 08:36

Dreams come true: TXT mesmerizes 21,000 fans at KSPO Dome

Dreams come true: TXT mesmerizes 21,000 fans at KSPO Dome

For the members of the K-pop boy group Tomorrow X Together (TXT), it was a dream come true for them to perform at the KSPO Dome in Olympic Park. Located in southern Seoul, the KSPO dome is one of the largest concert venues in Korea, accommodating up to 15,000 spectators.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-03-27 17:04

[INTERVIEW] How ATEEZ achieved worldwide success

INTERVIEWHow ATEEZ achieved worldwide success

K-pop boy group ATEEZ had a hectic time last year. The octet - consisting of Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung and Jongho - did two world tours, performing in front of 430,000 fans around the globe.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-03-26 17:15

SF9's Jaeyoon starts mandatory military service

SF9's Jaeyoon starts mandatory military service

Singer Lee Jae-yoon, who is better known as Jaeyoon of K-pop boy band SF9, enlisted in the military to begin his mandatory military service, Tuesday. The singer's agency, FNC Entertainment, announced that Jaeyoon is scheduled to enter an Army training center without disclosing the location, explaining that there won't be a farewell event for fans at the camp's entrance.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-03-22 09:17

BLACKPINK Jennie's 'Solo' music video hits record high 900 mil. YouTube views

BLACKPINK Jennie's 'Solo' music video hits record high 900 mil. YouTube views

The music video for "Solo," an individual single from Jennie, a member of popular girl group BLACKPINK, topped 900 million views on YouTube on Tuesday, a first for any female K-pop solo artist.

2023-03-21 09:47

TWICE's new album hits No. 2 on Billboard 200

TWICE's new album hits No. 2 on Billboard 200

K-pop girl group TWICE has snatched its career-high ranking of No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard's main albums chart.

2023-03-20 11:38

Competition among rookie boy groups to gain momentum

Competition among rookie boy groups to gain momentum

Teaser for xikers' upcoming mini-album, “HOUSE OF TRICKY: Doorbell Ringing” / Courtesy of KQ EntertainmentBy Dong Sun-hwaIn hindsight, 2022 was the year of K-pop girl groups. A host of rookie female acts like NewJeans, IVE and Le Sserafim took the music scene by storm shortly after their debut and competed fiercely against each other to become the next K-pop queen...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-03-17 17:11

'NCT 127: Limitless': first K-pop graphic novel to hit shelves in July

'NCT 127: Limitless': first K-pop graphic novel to hit shelves in July

“NCT 127: Limitless,” the first graphic novel utilizing K-pop intellectual property (IP), will be released in July.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-03-16 15:20

'OMG' by NewJeans hits 200 mil. Spotify streams

'OMG' by NewJeans hits 200 mil. Spotify streams

"OMG," a hit song from rookie girl group NewJeans, has garnered 200 million streams on Spotify, the group's agency said Wednesday.

2023-03-15 11:05

BTS' J-Hope ranks No. 60 on Billboard Hot 100 with 'on the street'

BTS' J-Hope ranks No. 60 on Billboard Hot 100 with 'on the street'

A new digital single from J-Hope of K-pop boy group BTS has debuted at 60th on the U.S. Billboard's main singles chart.

2023-03-15 10:14

NCT Dream to drop English version of 'Beatbox' this month

NCT Dream to drop English version of 'Beatbox' this month

K-pop boy group NCT Dream will release an English language version of its 2022 song "Beatbox" this month, the group's agency said Tuesday.

2023-03-14 14:06

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