• "Film 'The Witch' Receives Double Delight with Sales in 133 Countries and Invitations to Overseas Film Festivals."

  On the 12th, distributor Showbox announced the news of sales in 133 countries worldwide and release dates in major countries. 'The Witch' premiered in Mongolia on February 23 (Friday), followed by releases in Indonesia on February 28 (Wednesday) and Taiwan on March 8 (Friday). Subsequent release dates include Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei on March 14 (Thursday), North America, UK and Ireland, Vietnam on March 15 (Friday), the Philippines on March 20 (Wednesday), and Thailand on March 21 (Thursday). Hong Kong, Macau, and Cambodia are scheduled for release in April. The film has also been receiving numerous invitations from overseas film festivals. 'The Witch' has been officially invited to compete in the main competition section of the 26th Udine Far East Film Festival, taking place from April 24 (Wednesday) to May 2 (Thursday), proving its global appeal. The Udine Far East Film Festival is Europe's largest festival introducing distinctive Asian films to the world, having previously invited films such as 'The Spy Gone North,' 'The Mayor,' 'The Outlaws,' and 'Confidential Assignment,' which boast both artistic quality and commercial success.

• "Kyungsung Creature" Park Seo-joon and Han So-hee, fateful connection or ill-fated entanglement.

  Netflix series "Kyungsung Creature" has unveiled the main poster and main trailer, providing a glimpse into the essence of creatures and the beginning of a grand story on the 7th. "Kyungsung Creature" tells the story of two youths in the darkest spring of 1945, where survival was everything, facing a monster born out of greed. The poster, with a sunset-stained sky and fluttering cherry blossoms, evokes a romantic atmosphere. However, the ominous Ongseong Hospital and its long tentacles reaching out from within imply a massive secret that they must confront. The cast, with their distinctive presence, also catches the eye. From the top intelligence officer in Kyungsung, Jang Tae-sang (Park Seo-joon), to the skilled professional Yoon Chae-ok (Han So-hee), aristocrat Madam Maeda Yukiko (Suhyun), Geumokdang's Nawolmae (Kim Hae-sook) and Goo Gap-pyeong (Park Ji-hwan), Chae-ok's father Yoon Jung-won (Jo Han-chul), Ongseong Hospital's Kato Jung-jwa (Choi Young-jun) and Ichiro (Hyun Bong-shik), to the moonlight bar's Na Young-chun (Ok Ja-yeon), nine characters stand on the boundary between splendor and darkness, promising a compelling drama about Ongseong Hospital's secret. The accompanying trailer starts with the fearful and desperate face of Jang Tae-sang (Park Seo-joon) facing an unknown entity. Jang Tae-sang, the leader of Kyungsung's top store Geumokdang, seeks help from Yoon Chae-ok (Han So-hee), a skilled female investigator, and Yoon Jung-won (Jo Han-chul) to find a missing person before the cherry blossoms fall. Chae-ok, who joins hands with Tae-sang to find her missing mother from ten years ago, hears a rumor that patients transferred to Ongseong Hospital never return. Motivated by their individual purposes, they decide to infiltrate the hospital. Tae-sang and Chae-ok start unraveling the massive secret of Ongseong Hospital and confront the dark greed slowly revealing itself beyond the glamorous streets, engaging in a heated struggle. "Kyungsung Creature" Part 1, depicting tragic events at Ongseong Hospital and the fateful stories of those who encounter them, will be released exclusively on Netflix on December 22, and Part 2 is scheduled for January 5, 2024.

• Jungkook's [GOLDEN] album sales increase by 2.5 million copies, first as a solo singer in 13 years

  BTS Jungkook has added another new record in the domestic music market. Jungkook's solo album ‘GOLDEN’ sold a total of 2,501,158 copies as of the 17th, according to Hanteo Chart. Since Hanteo Chart reformed its counting method in 2010, a solo album has sold more than 2.5 million copies for the first time in 13 years. ‘GOLDEN’ sold 1 million copies in about 3 hours after its release, becoming a ‘Million Seller’, and became a ‘Double Million Seller’ by selling over 2 million copies in 5 hours. In particular, this album sold 2,147,389 copies on the day of its release, setting a new record for the highest first-day sales among Korean solo albums, and later became the first K-pop solo singer with 2,438,483 copies sold in the first week of release (album sales in the first week after release). Jungkook’s ‘GOLDEN’ not only hit the domestic but also overseas music markets. According to Billboard's statistics, 'GOLDEN' is the first K-pop solo artist album to sell more than 200,000 copies in the first week of release in the United States, and thanks to this, it ranked 2nd on Billboard's main album chart 'Billboard 200' (as of November 18). It rose to the top, tying the record for the highest ranking of a K-pop solo singer's album of all time. This album also entered the 3rd place on the UK Official Chart released on the 11th, recording the highest ranking ever for a K-pop solo artist's album. Meanwhile, Jung Kook will hold a fan showcase ‘Jung Kook ‘GOLDEN’ Live On Stage’ at Jangchung Gymnasium in Jung-gu, Seoul at 8 pm on the 20th.

• Red dress IU, dazzling Snow White

  IU showed off a fairytale-like holiday jewelry look. Jewelry & watch brand J.ESTINA unveiled its 2023 holiday season advertising campaign with brand muse ‘IU’ on the 16th. This campaign proposes a jewelry collection that will brighten the year-end atmosphere with the concept of ‘THE DREAMY HOLIDAY: Merry Pinkmas in Wonderland’, which expresses the sweet imagination of a fairytale world. In the commercial cut, IU showed off a gorgeous yet captivating holiday look in a long red dress. The jewelry worn together is J.ESTINA’s ‘ETER’ collection, which has an infinity motif symbolizing infinity and J.ESTINA’s J as the point. The ether heart jewelry chosen by IU contains the romantic meaning of ‘eternal love’ by combining the ether motif and the heart, a symbol of love. IU completed a luxurious holiday look by layering a romantic 14K diamond necklace with dazzling diamonds set inside the heart and a lovely design ether heart silver jewelry set. Above all, the jewelry and dress match perfectly with IU's dazzling beauty and white skin, which could not be prettier any more. Meanwhile, IU sent warm support to the students taking the 2024 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) held on this day. IU said in a video posted on the YouTube channel 'Ijejam' on the 15th, "I say this every year, but if it goes well, it's great, but I really want to say that I hope you don't blame yourself too much or break down too much if you don't show off your skills to your fullest." She added, "There is always an opportunity. “It will be given to you again, so I hope you don’t feel nervous and show everything you have prepared,” he said.

• New Jeans Daniel “We want to share our music all over the world”

  Daniel from the group NewJeans showed off his luxurious visuals. Fashion magazine ‘Allure Korea’ released Daniel’s December issue cover pictorial on the 16th. In the pictorial, Daniel exudes a dazzling aura with an atmosphere that allows one to feel various charms. While wearing jewelry, he showed off his unique presence by perfectly switching between a natural look and a chic atmosphere. Daniel is said to have created a warm atmosphere at the photo shoot by making eye contact with all the staff and greeting them. In the interview that followed, Daniel said, “If we exchange warm greetings when we meet, we exchange good energy and gain strength.” He added, “You can share your feelings through eye contact, and a greeting when you part ways has the power to make you remember that person as a good memory for a long time.” “I think there is,” he said. Regarding his future dream, Daniel said, “As a member of New Genes, I want to sing and dance all over the world and share our music with many people.” He added, “If I have the ability in the future, I also want to share the songs I wrote and composed myself.” Daniel’s full pictorial and interview can be found in the December issue of ‘Allure Korea’, which will be released later.

• "Yoona X Epitone Project, a top-tier collaboration filling the autumn vibes."

  "Epitone Project to Release Collaboration Single with Im YoonA" On the morning of the 10th, Interpark Entertainment, the agency of Epitone Project, officially revealed teaser images for their new song 'Knock' through their official SNS channels. The images capture the appearance of actress and singer Im YoonA, feeling the wind beneath the clear autumn sky. Im YoonA will be participating in the new song both as a vocalist and in the music video. Anticipation is high to see what kind of collaborative work will be presented by Epitone Project, known for showcasing their unique sensibility in each music video, and Im YoonA, often referred to as the 'visual artisan.' The single 'Knock' is described as a bright country-style acoustic pop with a light rhythm. Epitone Project took charge of the lyrics, composition, and production, creating a song that blends Im YoonA's refreshing vocals with Epitone Project's subtle sensibility. It's noted that the loveliness Epitone Project aimed to express through their music is maximized through Im YoonA. The music and music video for the single 'Knock,' a collaboration between Epitone Project and Im YoonA, will be released on various music streaming sites on the 16th at 6 PM.

• Ahead of Enlisting… V and Jennie Break Up "Cleaning Up Their Lives"

  BTS V (Kim Tae-hyung) and BLACKPINK Jenny (Kim Jennie) broke up.According to entertainment officials on the 6th, V and Jenny recently broke up their relationship.They became lovers last year and shared beautiful love. Last summer, a photo of them in a car was released on Jeju Island, and the relationship became known to the world. After leaving for New York by a day, they uploaded photos of similar places around the same time and sealed the situation. Although they were in trouble due to the spread of leaked personal photos, it was widely known that they were in a relationship.In addition, last year, Jennie invited V to her second studio album "Private Listening Party." Not only V but also Park Seo-joon, Choi Woo-sik, and Park Hyung-sik, who are close to V, were invited to greet Jennie.In May, the two celebrated their first anniversary and enjoyed a date in Paris. Without masks and sunglasses, they walked hand-in-hand while walking in sync.When it comes to the breakup of the two, the two have a similar attitude as they did when they were rumored to be dating. Even when they were dating, they didn't say "no" and managed to keep quiet. In fact, they admitted dating. The same goes for Stance again this time.V joined the Capital Defense Command on December 11, and Jenny re-signed with YG Entertainment for "group activities" in BLACKPINK.

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  2023-12-06

• TWICE releases remix album "THE REMIXES" worldwide at the same time

  Twice will release its representative song remix album "THE REMIXES" and deliver a special year-end gift. Twice will release its digital album "THE REMIXES" worldwide at 2 p.m. on the 22nd, containing the representative song remix and English version of the music. "THE REMIXES" is a work prepared for ONCE (Fandom Name: ONCE) at home and abroad who have shown unwavering love and support this year, and it increases the satisfaction of listeners as you can see TWICE's seven global hits in a more unique way. Starting with the English version of the title song "Alcohol-Free," the album features "MOONLIGHT SUNRISE (Jonas Blue Remix)" (Moonlight Sunrise (Jonas Blue Remix), "The Feelings (Ian Asher Remix)" (Ian Asher Remix), "SET ME FREE (Carneyval Remix)" (Set Me Free (Carnival Remix))", "CRY FOR ME" (Cry For Me) English version, "I CAN'T STOP ME (feat. BOYS LIKE GIRLS)" (I CAN'T STOP ME (feat. Pickering Boys Like Girls), There are a total of seven songs including "MORE & MORE (LEE HAE SOL Sped Up Remix)" (Lee Hae Sol Sped Up Remix).

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  2023-11-23

• YG Entertainment has unveiled a teaser for the Korean member of [Baby Monster] Laura.

  YG Entertainment's rookie girl group, Baby Monster, has released the individual teaser for the Korean member, Laura, following Chiquita and Asa. On the 17th, YG Entertainment officially posted Laura's visual film and visual photos on their official blog. Despite being only 15 years old, Laura, the third member to be introduced after Chiquita and Asa, captivates attention with her distinctive ability to pull off a unique concept. Korean member Laura, in the previous debut reality, received high praise for her delicate emotional expressions that defy her youthful age and a deep understanding of music. Her soulful tone, explosive vocal abilities, and limitless potential were acknowledged. Baby Monster, YG's first girl group debut in 7 years since BLACKPINK, is a multinational 6-member group (Luca, Parita, Asa, Haram, Laura, Chiquita) consisting of members from Korea, Japan, and Thailand. They are set to release both the debut song's audio and music video simultaneously on the 27th at midnight.

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  2023-11-17

• Seventeen, Earthshaking Speech at UNESCO Headquarters "Too Young to Give Up... Will Keep Moving Forward"

  The group Seventeen made history as the first K-pop artists to take the stage at the UNESCO headquarters. On the 14th in Paris, France, at the main hall of the UNESCO headquarters, Seventeen delivered a speech and performance at the 13th UNESCO Youth Forum. Seventeen became the first K-pop artist to be allocated an entire session during the UNESCO General Assembly, conducting a session for approximately one hour. On this day, Seventeen spoke on the theme of "Youth Solidarity and Education Changing the Future of Youth and the Earth." The member who began the speech first, Seungkwan, mentioned his hometown, Jeju Island, stating, "I grew up with my own dreams on this beautiful island, although it's a faraway island from the capital, Seoul. Dreaming of a bigger world and the dream of becoming a K-pop star, performing in front of countless fans someday." He expressed his overwhelming emotions by saying, "The little boy who dreamed of the future on the island designated as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site is now standing at the UNESCO headquarters today." Continuing, member Jun delivered his speech in Chinese, mentioning the other members, "We are each other's teachers. We practice together, create together, and have become better individuals gradually. Today, Seventeen is standing here because we faced difficult situations and didn't give up. The 13 of us have helped each other, step by step, to come this far, and we will continue to move forward," expressing their determination. Woozi reflected on the journey to this day, saying, "There were people who thought Seventeen would fail in the early days, but today, I think we are here because we didn't give up. We were too young to be discouraged. Success didn't come quickly, but the time spent burning with passion with the members was always enjoyable. The members were always cheerful, never losing their laughter in any situation. Our practice room was always filled with positive words like 'fighting' and 'a little more.' Believing that focusing on the cheerful voices of the members rather than the negative external words, I became more convinced that things would go well with these friends," mentioning each member's name with confidence. In the fall of 2016, Mingyu revealed an episode where, after receiving his first settlement, he donated 13 goats to children in Tanzania, Africa. Mingyu received a letter from the children, and he shared, "The message said, 'I will raise the goats well for my dreams.' This message stayed with us for a long time. It reminded us of the journey we've been on for our dreams. Sharing dreams is, in essence, sharing positivity and hope." Joshua promised to actively participate as a UNESCO ambassador to raise awareness about the importance of education in the current era. Vernon continued by reading the lyrics of Seventeen's songs. In the subsequent performance, Seventeen selected a total of five songs, including "World," "Darling," "Headliner," "Music's God," and "Let's Go Together," eliciting a passionate response from the audience.

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  2023-11-15

• "'Believer 2' Cha Seung-won, Brian Victory as Brian Appears."

  Just a week before its release, Cha Seung-won is set to continue the legacy of his previous role as 'Brian' in the Netflix movie 'Believer2,' where he becomes entangled in great greed to take over the Asian drug business. Despite being a special appearance, Cha Seung-won made a powerful impact, generating much interest in the 'Brian' character, which continues to be loved through makeup covers, parodies, and impersonations. Cha Seung-won, who showcased diverse acting in consecutive works such as the charismatic Ma Yisa in the movie 'Night in Paradise,' the friendly and cheerful Jung Man-su in the movie 'Sinkhole,' the unique quirky lawyer Shin Joong-han in the drama 'One Day,' and the warm-hearted goose dad Choi Han-soo in the drama 'Our Blues,' draws attention to his new performance as 'Brian' in 'Believer2.'

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  2023-11-10

• Kang Ha-neul and Jung So-min's film '30th' to be released abroad, and a Chinese remake is confirmed.

  The film '30th' continues its remarkable box office success in October, drawing significant attention overseas. '30th' is a comedy that revolves around 'Jung-yeol' (played by Kang Ha-neul) and 'Nara' (played by Jung So-min), who, just 30 days away from becoming perfect soulmates, develop mutual amnesia due to each other's quirkiness. '30th' was released in the United States on October 6th and subsequently in the Philippines on October 18th. It's confirmed to be released in Indonesia on November 1st, Thailand on November 9th, and Vietnam on November 10th. Additionally, the remake rights for '30th' have been secured in China. A competent veteran production and distribution company in the Chinese film industry, known for producing more than 50 films over the past decade and actively engaging in remake film production and distribution, has finalized the '30th' remake. Barunson E&A's International Business Team, responsible for '30th's overseas sales, expressed their anticipation for the remake, saying, "'30th' is a unique concept with consistent humor, intriguing situations, and appealing characters, making it a work that garnered significant interest for a remake. We actively pitched to overseas production companies from the initial introduction to the overseas market, and the response to the film has been very enthusiastic. Moreover, there have been continuous remake inquiries from various regions such as Southeast Asia, France, and the United States, indicating the possibility of additional remakes besides China. '30th' has maintained the top position at the box office since its release in South Korea, gaining attention, and overseas distributors are eagerly preparing for its release. This has increased expectations for its future performance."

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  2023-10-24

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• 200,000 people watched 'Spring in Seoul' on the first day of release...The overwhelming first place start

  The movie "Spring of Seoul" started at the top of the box office. According to the Film Council's integrated movie ticket computer network on the 23rd, "Seoul's Spring" drew 203,839 viewers on 2,145 screens on the 22nd, ranking first in the box office with 219,471 cumulative viewers. "The Spring of Seoul" is a movie about a nine-hour rush to prevent a rebellion by the new military forces that took place in the capital city of Seoul on December 12, 1979, and stars actors such as Hwang Jung-min and Jung Woo-sung. As it has received a lot of favorable reviews since the premiere due to its solid story and actors' enthusiastic performance, it has attracted attention by winning the first place with its overwhelming audience mobilization even after its release.The second place was Freddie's Pizza Shop, which met 14,622 viewers on 588 screens on the same day, with 388,902 cumulative audiences. In third place was "How to Live," which mobilized 6,676 people on 485 screens to achieve 1,909,766 cumulative audiences.Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda's new film "The Host" ranked fourth. The "Monster" was viewed by 6,075 viewers on 28 screens, bringing the cumulative number of viewers to 6,354.

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  2023-11-23

• Espa Carol "Jingle Bell Rock" released...I'm looking forward to winter vibes

  Carol "Jingle Bell Rock" will be released as a surprise on November 24 With cheerful vocal charm and hip rap Espa will release a carol song, "Jingle Bell Rock." Espa's new single "Jingle Bell Rock" is scheduled to be released on various music sites at 2 p.m. on the 24th, which is expected to attract high interest from global music fans. The global representative carol song "Jingle Bell Rock," reinterpreted by Espa, features an intense 808 base and witty point instrument sound within a minimal track, and the members' unique rap and vocals add to the hip charm that is different from the original song. Especially, Espa gave a refreshing charm that matches summer with its English single "Better Things" on August 18, and expectations are also high for Espa's first carol song with winter sensibility to be shown with this "Jingle Bell Rock." Meanwhile, Espa is receiving a hot response with its fourth mini album "Drama" released on November 10, achieving three consecutive initial million sellers following its predecessors "Girls" and "MY WORLD."

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  2023-11-23

• TWICE releases remix album "THE REMIXES" worldwide at the same time

  Twice will release its representative song remix album "THE REMIXES" and deliver a special year-end gift. Twice will release its digital album "THE REMIXES" worldwide at 2 p.m. on the 22nd, containing the representative song remix and English version of the music. "THE REMIXES" is a work prepared for ONCE (Fandom Name: ONCE) at home and abroad who have shown unwavering love and support this year, and it increases the satisfaction of listeners as you can see TWICE's seven global hits in a more unique way. Starting with the English version of the title song "Alcohol-Free," the album features "MOONLIGHT SUNRISE (Jonas Blue Remix)" (Moonlight Sunrise (Jonas Blue Remix), "The Feelings (Ian Asher Remix)" (Ian Asher Remix), "SET ME FREE (Carneyval Remix)" (Set Me Free (Carnival Remix))", "CRY FOR ME" (Cry For Me) English version, "I CAN'T STOP ME (feat. BOYS LIKE GIRLS)" (I CAN'T STOP ME (feat. Pickering Boys Like Girls), There are a total of seven songs including "MORE & MORE (LEE HAE SOL Sped Up Remix)" (Lee Hae Sol Sped Up Remix).

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  2023-11-23

• Han Sohee's chic photo shoot revealed

  Actor Han So-hee showed off her irreplaceable aura. On the 22nd, fashion magazine "Esquire" released Han So-hee's pictorial. Han So-hee, who shot a pictorial for a global watch brand, produced various appearances and atmospheres in front of the camera. Han So-hee, who emphasized "honestness" in several interviews, also said that acting requires honesty. He said, "Learning is a job where I often look in the mirror, so I know what makes me look beautiful. However, it is the honesty of acting that completely forgets that in the work and forgets the desire to show the beauty of Han So-hee, a natural person, by becoming a character in the work. "I think it is the honesty as an actor to exclude all other elements outside the work that disturb the character in the acting." That's why I don't look in the mirror much when I'm working on a work," She said. Han So-hee recently watched with great interest. Recently, I am so into the question of "What is emotion?" that I am reading books dealing with emotions such as "Paid Diary" and "Book of Anxiety." He said, "What I realized from those books is that we should always doubt our feelings." He said, "We made eye contact and laughed several times in our daily lives, how our day was, how much action was forced. Remembering these things is very helpful in life. It's because when you're busy, you pass by without knowing that your mind is getting tired." Meanwhile, Han So-hee is set to release the original Netflix drama "Hard Life."

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  2023-11-23

• Jungkook's [GOLDEN] album sales increase by 2.5 million copies, first as a solo singer in 13 years

  BTS Jungkook has added another new record in the domestic music market. Jungkook's solo album ‘GOLDEN’ sold a total of 2,501,158 copies as of the 17th, according to Hanteo Chart. Since Hanteo Chart reformed its counting method in 2010, a solo album has sold more than 2.5 million copies for the first time in 13 years. ‘GOLDEN’ sold 1 million copies in about 3 hours after its release, becoming a ‘Million Seller’, and became a ‘Double Million Seller’ by selling over 2 million copies in 5 hours. In particular, this album sold 2,147,389 copies on the day of its release, setting a new record for the highest first-day sales among Korean solo albums, and later became the first K-pop solo singer with 2,438,483 copies sold in the first week of release (album sales in the first week after release). Jungkook’s ‘GOLDEN’ not only hit the domestic but also overseas music markets. According to Billboard's statistics, 'GOLDEN' is the first K-pop solo artist album to sell more than 200,000 copies in the first week of release in the United States, and thanks to this, it ranked 2nd on Billboard's main album chart 'Billboard 200' (as of November 18). It rose to the top, tying the record for the highest ranking of a K-pop solo singer's album of all time. This album also entered the 3rd place on the UK Official Chart released on the 11th, recording the highest ranking ever for a K-pop solo artist's album. Meanwhile, Jung Kook will hold a fan showcase ‘Jung Kook ‘GOLDEN’ Live On Stage’ at Jangchung Gymnasium in Jung-gu, Seoul at 8 pm on the 20th.

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  2023-11-21

• Stray Kids receive honors at the U.S. ‘Billboard Music Awards’ → Show off their true value as performers

  Stray Kids were honored at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards (hereinafter referred to as the 2023 BBMAs).Stray Kids won the Top K-Pop Album category with their third full-length album "★★★★★ (5-STAR)" (Five Star) at the 2023 BBMAs held on the 19th (local time). As a result, Stray Kids showed off their power as a "global trend" by lifting the "BBMAs" trophy, the first of the fourth-generation K-pop boy groups and the second of the all-time boy groups after BTS.In response, the members said, "We sincerely thank STAY all over the world (Fandom name: STAY) and everyone who supports us." Without your love and support, I think we would not have reached this place and our music would not have reached the world. Thanks to the fans who showed a lot of love for Stray Kids' stubborn music, we were able to receive a valuable award. I will do my best to show better performances and great performances in the future," he said.In addition, they became the second group in the history of K-pop boy groups to decorate the stage of 2023 BBMAs. Immediately before the ending stage, he performed a total of two songs, the title song of his third full-length album "Special" and the new song "Rock (樂)" and showed off his "performance major." In particular, it gave thrill to fans around the world with its powerful performance, solid live skills, and explosive energy to dominate the stage with an exciting sound-weather multi-in-one dancer who mashed up "Special" and "Rock (樂)."The 2023 BBMAs award gave Stray Kids a stronger boost to its global trend. Following his remarkable achievement of winning the Billboard main chart 'Billboard 200' for the fourth consecutive time, he faced a double celebration. Stray Kids topped Billboard's main chart "Billboard 200" with their mini album "ODDINARY" in March last year, followed by "MAXIDENT" in October last year, "★★★★★" (5-STAR) in June 2023 and "樂-STAR" released on November 10th. "樂-STAR" topped Billboard's main chart "Billboard 200" on Nov. 25 with 224,000 records and 213,000 streams in its first week of release, making history as the first K-pop group to top all four albums that entered the charts from its debut album "Billboard 200."According to Billboard, the record follows pop stars Alicia Keys and One Direction. In addition, it is the fastest pace in terms of K-pop and the second record in the world to reach the top of "Billboard 200" in 20 months, following Taylor Swift, who took 16 months to spare.In September, he also appeared at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards for the first time and was selected as the winner of the Best K-Pop category with the title track "Special" of "★★★★★ (5-STAR), proving his hot global popularity. In July, K-pop artists launched as the first "Lollapalooza Paris" headliner, wowing more than 60,000 spectators, and from August to October, they successfully launched the 10th large-scale dome tour "Stray Kids 5-STAR Dome Tour 2023" (Five Star Dome Tour 2023) in five regions in Korea and Japan for the first time as a fourth-generation K-pop boy group. He will appear on NHK's "Red and White Song Contest," Japan's representative year-end special broadcast, which will air on December 31, to shine a bright global trend.Recently, Stray Kids has been prominent on various overseas charts with their new mini album "樂-STAR" and title track "Rock (樂)" and has been showing off their extraordinary popularity. On November 17, the UK's official chart, which is considered one of the world's top three music charts with its new song "Rock (樂)," entered the 44th place of the "Official Single Chart Top 100" and broke the highest ranking of the chart itself. In Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform, the new song recorded the most streaming in its first week with 13,198,613 streaming, ranking 47th in the "Weekly Top Songs Global Chart" (2023.11.10~11.16). Spotify's "Top Album Debut Global Chart" and "Top Album Debut USA Chart" (2023.11.09~11.12), ranked first and fourth, respectively, are gaining popularity.

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  2023-11-20

• YG Entertainment has unveiled a teaser for the Korean member of [Baby Monster] Laura.

  YG Entertainment's rookie girl group, Baby Monster, has released the individual teaser for the Korean member, Laura, following Chiquita and Asa. On the 17th, YG Entertainment officially posted Laura's visual film and visual photos on their official blog. Despite being only 15 years old, Laura, the third member to be introduced after Chiquita and Asa, captivates attention with her distinctive ability to pull off a unique concept. Korean member Laura, in the previous debut reality, received high praise for her delicate emotional expressions that defy her youthful age and a deep understanding of music. Her soulful tone, explosive vocal abilities, and limitless potential were acknowledged. Baby Monster, YG's first girl group debut in 7 years since BLACKPINK, is a multinational 6-member group (Luca, Parita, Asa, Haram, Laura, Chiquita) consisting of members from Korea, Japan, and Thailand. They are set to release both the debut song's audio and music video simultaneously on the 27th at midnight.

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  2023-11-17

• The return of ‘Believer 2’ released today (17th)… Three watching points

  #1 The return of an unparalleled character, even more powerful Acting enthusiasts have gathered in one place." "After a fierce battle at Yongsan Station in 'Believer 2,' where Detective Won-ho (played by Cho Jin-woong) relentlessly pursues Lee Sun (played by Ryu Jun-yeol) even after the intense confrontation, the story continues with the relentless war led by Big Knife (played by Han Hyo-joo), who arrives from China to settle the situation. The rock (played by Oh Seung-hoon) reappears, and Brian (played by Cha Seung-won) returns. The character of Big Knife introduced in the sequel was originally male, but the director, believing in unexpected casting choices, decided to transform the character into a female, considering Han Hyo-joo for the role. Anticipating a powerful transformation and the birth of a new villain, the director hopes for an unexpected and intense performance from Han Hyo-joo, leaving fellow actors initially unable to recognize her due to her strong transformation. Oh Seung-hoon, who secured the role of Rock through a highly competitive audition with a ratio of 300:1, is expected to unravel the intricate narrative and relationship of Rock in the sequel. Director Baek mentioned having an immediate feeling when Oh Seung-hoon first read the script during the audition, building up expectations for the new portrayal of Rock. #3 The end of a fierce fight, who will emerge as the ultimate winner? Captivating the audience with a deepened narrative."

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  2023-11-17

• “Innate talent”… BTS Jungkook ‘GOLDEN’ syndrome

  "The new king of pop is getting ready to take the throne. (A new pop king prepares to take his throne)"NME (New Musical Express), a renowned British music critic with a tradition of 71 years since its foundation, introduced BTS Jungkook's first solo album "GOLDEN" earlier this month.As NME predicted, Jungkook is creating a "Jungkook Syndrome" in the global pop market with songs from "GOLDEN."First of all, there is a rich harvest on various charts. The title song "Standing Next to You" entered the main song chart "Hot 100" on the latest U.S. Billboard chart (November 18), which was released on the 14th (Korean time). It ranked first in "Global 200" and "Global (excluding the United States)," which ranks streaming and sales in more than 200 countries/regions around the world.On the "Daily Top Song Global" chart of Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform, on the 3rd, seven other songs from the new album, including "Hate You," "Yes or No," and "Please Don't Change (feat. DJ Snake), also succeeded in charting. This means that the global mainstream market is responding to the new album itself. "GOLDEN" ranked second on Billboard's main album chart "Billboard 200" and entered the album chart of the UK's official chart released on the 11th. It is all the more valuable in that Taylor Swift's new song "1989 (Taylor's Version)" is a success that swept major global charts. Music experts point out that Jungkook filled the entire album in English as the first reason why he was able to penetrate the U.S. music market. In fact, Jungkook said in an interview, "As we have prepared for the overseas music market, this album contains all English songs."An interim report released in August by Luminate, a global music market analysis company, confirms the power of "Songs in English." In the first half of this year, English ranks overwhelmingly first with 88.3% when analyzing the top 10,000 songs that have been played the most on the U.S. music platform by language. Spanish and Korean songs are then ranked second and third. As K-pop gained global popularity, Korean songs ranked third, but the proportion is insignificant at 0.9%. This is why Korean solo singers' albums have made unprecedented achievements in the global music market, citing "overcoming language barriers through full English lyrics" as a winning move.The success of "GOLDEN" is also a composition like a "pop music department store." The album is filled with 11 tracks, including UK garage, Afropop, acoustic pop, and electronic dance. In other words, he has broken down the barriers of genre within the album. USA Today commented, "Jungkook successfully melted various genres such as R&B, EDM, disco funk, and pop ballad into 'GOLDEN'." "He knows how to use his voice, the greatest 'instrument,'" said Consequence of Sound, an American music media outlet, praising his talent for fully utilizing the characteristics of each genre. Jungkook recorded four to five songs from "GOLDEN" in a week. This was possible because of the perfect interpretation of the song, voice control for the genre, and flexibility to reflect immediate feedback. The production team said, "Jungkook's natural talents and perfectionist tendencies have raised the completeness of 'GOLDEN'."High-quality and trendy music approached listeners with a variety of tastes without any sense of alienation, and songs from "GOLDEN" were played a total of 39,653,740 times during the day of release based on Spotify, setting a new record for streaming on the chart entry day among Korean solo singers.On top of that, Jungkook's charm as a male solo artist has drawn full responses from fans. Recently, male solo dance singers are not very popular in the pop market. If you look at the songs that ranked No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 from last year to the present, female musicians such as Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Doja Cat stand out. In terms of genre, country, traditionally strong hip-hop, and R&B, led by Morgan Wallen, who topped the list 16 times this year, were popular. Jungkook took the mound in the absence of a dance singer who dominated the stage with overwhelming performances to relieve the public's thirst for "pop stars."Shortly after the release of the new album, Jungkook appeared on NBC's popular talk show "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and "TODAY's City Concert Series" one after another, showing stable live and high-quality performances. In the entertainment industry, it was evaluated as "a stage that shows 10 years of experience" and "a legendary stage of a new pop star." In particular, the "Fallon Show" performance was highly popular, ranking first in YouTube's worldwide trend on the 7th.NME said, "There was a 'King of Pop' every 10 years, but there were no big male solo stars yet in the 2020s. Jungkook proved that he would be able to do more than that mission with "GOLDEN". The 2020s finally found the 'King of Pop', and 'GOLDEN' will be more than guaranteeing him a throne," he said, introducing Jungkook as a new 'King of Pop' following Justin Timberlake, who dominated the 2000s, and Justin Bieber, who represented the 2010s.

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  2023-11-16

• Red dress IU, dazzling Snow White

  IU showed off a fairytale-like holiday jewelry look. Jewelry & watch brand J.ESTINA unveiled its 2023 holiday season advertising campaign with brand muse ‘IU’ on the 16th. This campaign proposes a jewelry collection that will brighten the year-end atmosphere with the concept of ‘THE DREAMY HOLIDAY: Merry Pinkmas in Wonderland’, which expresses the sweet imagination of a fairytale world. In the commercial cut, IU showed off a gorgeous yet captivating holiday look in a long red dress. The jewelry worn together is J.ESTINA’s ‘ETER’ collection, which has an infinity motif symbolizing infinity and J.ESTINA’s J as the point. The ether heart jewelry chosen by IU contains the romantic meaning of ‘eternal love’ by combining the ether motif and the heart, a symbol of love. IU completed a luxurious holiday look by layering a romantic 14K diamond necklace with dazzling diamonds set inside the heart and a lovely design ether heart silver jewelry set. Above all, the jewelry and dress match perfectly with IU's dazzling beauty and white skin, which could not be prettier any more. Meanwhile, IU sent warm support to the students taking the 2024 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) held on this day. IU said in a video posted on the YouTube channel 'Ijejam' on the 15th, "I say this every year, but if it goes well, it's great, but I really want to say that I hope you don't blame yourself too much or break down too much if you don't show off your skills to your fullest." She added, "There is always an opportunity. “It will be given to you again, so I hope you don’t feel nervous and show everything you have prepared,” he said.

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  2023-11-16