• 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.

• "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.

• BTS reveals part of the soundtrack 'THE PLANET', the title track for 'Bestianz' OST!

  BTS has unveiled a dance version music video teaser for the title track "THE PLANET" of the "BTS Universe Story" OST in which they participated. On the 24th, the 3D action hero animation "BTS Universe Story" (produced by and planned by Netmarble Corporation, directed by Kang Sung-hee) released its trailer and a dance version music video teaser for the OST title track "THE PLANET" featuring BTS as a complete group through the official YouTube channel and homepage. The video will also be released through SBS later on. The trailer showed the rookie heroes, the Besties, who appeared in the fiercely competitive hero world, rushing through the city and confronting villains, captivating the viewers with their impressive visuals. In particular, the cut announcing the special collaboration with BTS and the title of the track "THE PLANET" increased anticipation for the release. The dance version music video teaser for "THE PLANET" features the Besties characters performing to BTS's refreshing vocals, highlighting their choreography. The meeting of the "21st century pop icon" BTS, who represents the world beyond K-pop, and K-animation, "Bestianz," is gaining momentum and promising explosive synergy. "Bestianz" is a 3D action hero animation that depicts the story of rookie heroes, Bestianz, who appear in the fiercely competitive hero world, revealing the identity of the villain responsible for environmental destruction, saving the Earth in crisis, and growing into true heroes. Incorporating the globally discussed and 21st century's ultimate villain, "environmental pollution," into the hero universe of the work, it not only spreads positive influence, delivers fun and messages at the same time, but also promises strong differentiation by realizing the first collaboration between K-pop and K-animation. As part of the OST title track of "Bestianz," in which BTS participated, a portion of the music for "THE PLANET" has been revealed, increasing curiosity, but information about the release of the music will be announced later. "Bestianz," the 3D action hero animation, will be first aired on SBS at 7:30 a.m. on May 14th. It will also be broadcasted worldwide and shared with global viewers.

• 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

• "You did a great job, Hye Kyo" Song Hye Kyo, embraced with tears as she received the award... Touching self-praise (Blue Dragon Series Awards).

  There was no surprise. The protagonist of the 2nd Blue Dragon Series Awards was Song Hye Kyo. On the 19th, the 2nd Blue Dragon Series Awards were held at Incheon Paradise City. The grand prize of the night went to Song Hye Kyo, who portrayed the school violence victim, Moon Dong Hee, in the Netflix series "The Glory." Upon receiving the award, Song Hye Kyo said, "It has been almost a year since we finished filming 'The Glory,' and I wanted to express my gratitude to the staff, but they are all on different sets right now, so I didn't get the chance. I'm happy to be able to deliver my thanks in this wonderful moment with such a great award." She continued, "Director Ahn Gil-ho, who responded to my question mark with an exclamation mark on set, and the fellow actors who mentioned in interviews that they were influenced positively by my performance—I feel like I received even more from them. I am truly grateful to everyone," expressing her emotions through tears. Especially, she thanked writer Kim Eun-sook, saying, "Thank you and I love you for entrusting me with Moon Dong Hee. You've always been a source of strength for me, and I'm grateful." She went on to say, "I don't think there will be many more moments like this for me in the future. That's why I want to praise myself. 'Good job, Hye Kyo,'" receiving warm applause from the audience.

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  2023-07-21

• Jang Dong-min Reveals Secret to Winning at Poker: Eating 'Nunchi' Rice and Living in the Gutter

  Jang Dong-min recently won the high roller category at the Asia Poker Championship (APC) held in Da Nang, Vietnam from February 27th to March 5th, competing against players from various nationalities such as Vietnam, Philippines, and Poland. On March 8th, he shared his feelings about the win in a phone interview with Expo News. Last year, Jang Dong-min also participated in a tournament in Las Vegas and achieved the honor of winning in his second attempt. He said, "I thought it would be difficult, but I studied a lot and tried again." Jang Dong-min jokingly said, "I'm good at mental control or reading patterns of players, but honestly, I lived in the gutter and ate 'nunchi' rice (meaning being alert and observant of others) when I was young." While recognizing that there are many better players than him, he humbly admitted, "I'm really just average."

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  2023-03-08

• The group LE SSERAFIM has entered the US Billboard chart for 20 consecutive weeks.

  The group LE SSERAFIM has entered the US Billboard chart for 20 consecutive weeks. According to the latest chart (as of March 11th) released by Billboard, a US music industry publication, LE SSERAFIM (Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Heo Yoonjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae) rose to 73rd place on the Billboard Global (excluding the US) chart and 127th on the Billboard Global 200 chart with the title track of their second mini album, "ANTIFRAGILE". With this, LE SSERAFIM surpassed their previous record of 19 consecutive weeks on the Billboard chart set by their debut song "FEARLESS" and competed for their own highest record. Moreover, "ANTIFRAGILE" has shown remarkable ranking durability by landing on two chart categories after five months of release, drawing attention to the records they will set in the future. "ANTIFRAGILE" also ranked 8th on the latest weekly chart (February 27th to March 5th) of Melon, the largest music streaming site in Korea, maintaining its top 10 position for an impressive 20 consecutive weeks. LE SSERAFIM has succeeded in long-term music popularity both domestically and internationally, establishing themselves as a "trusted and listened-to group".

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  2023-03-08

• [Pictorial] IU, in the swaying petals

  On the 3rd, IU released a commercial cut for the 23rd Spring Season White Day with a jewelry brand. Wearing a pink dress amidst the fluttering petals, IU captured the meaning of 'love and luck' in a pictorial by interpreting the four-leaf clover, a symbol of luck, in a modern way. In particular, IU conveyed the excitement of the upcoming spring by showing a more elegant jewelry look by layering necklaces.

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  2023-03-03

• 에릭♥나혜미, 부모됐다…오늘 득남 "산모와 아기 모두 건강"

  그룹 신화의 멤버 에릭(44·문정혁)의 아내이자 배우인 나혜미(32)가 득남했다. 에릭의 소속사 티오피미디어는 1일 오후 뉴스1에 "에릭과 나혜미가 오늘 득남했다, 산모와 아기 모두 건강한 상태"라고 밝혔다. 앞서 나혜미의 임신 사실은 지난해 8월 말 알려졌다. 에릭과 나혜미는 5년간의 열애 끝에 지난 2017년 7월 결혼했다. 이날 건강한 남아를 득남, 결혼 6년만에 부모가 됐다.

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  2023-03-02

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• Following Jin, J-Hope announces "Enlistment date confirmed"... BTS officially enters 'military hiatus' [Summary]

  이미지 원본보기제이홉.(사진=IS포토) On the 16th, J-Hope held a live session on the fan community Weverse to communicate with fans. On that day, J-Hope said, "My official schedule is almost over. I came to talk about my well-being," and added, "I've been working hard to prepare various things for you until the end." Mentioning Jin, J-Hope said, "Since Jin went in, I wondered when I should do it," and revealed, "I decided to do it this way because I thought it would be better to show a better version of myself by returning as soon as possible, even if it's just one day sooner." 이미지 원본보기사진=진 SNS 캡처 Following Jin and J-Hope, it is expected that the members will enlist in the order of Suga (born in 1993), RM (born in 1994), Jimin and V (born in 1995), and Jungkook (born in 1997). Although it is estimated that BTS will resume full group activities in 2025 after all members complete their military service, this is not yet confirmed.

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  2023-03-17

• Shin Se-kyung, shining in France with her 'doll-like beauty' and 'golden hands'

  Actress Shin Se-kyung showcased her dazzling doll-like beauty and 'golden hands' level craftsmanship in France. In the video capturing her Paris trip, Shin Se-kyung first demonstrated her skillful hands by neatly making appetizing chocolate bonbons. 이미지 원본보기 이후 브랜드 행사 참석 차 프랑스 파리를 찾은 신세경은 튜브톱 스타일의 미니 드레스를 차려입고 범접할 수 없는 아름다움을 뽐냈다. 이미지 원본보기 On the other hand, Shin Se-kyung has revealed that she is currently considering the Joseon-era romance drama 'Sejak' as her next project.

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  2023-03-16

• G-Dragon, Comeback Teaser.. "Preparing an Exciting Project"

  이미지 원본보기 On the 16th, fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar unveiled three striking photos of G-Dragon, who graced the cover of the April issue. Perfectly pulling off various outfits, he elicited admiration from the staff on set with his overwhelming aura. 이미지 원본보기 [Photo] Harper's Bazaar

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  2023-03-16

• BTS V, Confidence in Visuals [Photo Shoot]

  이미지 원본보기 BTS member V graced the cover of the April issue of fashion magazine Elle. Regarding his ongoing personal music work, he said, "I think my ambition is what keeps me going. It's really hard to complete a song that I like. I sometimes give up in the middle for various reasons, but I continue to try." He revealed his serious side towards music. V's photoshoot, interview, and YouTube film can be found in the April issue of Elle, on the website, and on Elle's YouTube channel.

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  2023-03-16

• "No mention of SM-HYBE controversy" BoA celebrates 20th anniversary concert

  On the afternoon of the 12th, BoA held her 20th anniversary concert, "BoA 20th Anniversary Live - THE BoA: Musicality," at the Olympic Hall in Seoul's Songpa-gu. After finishing the opening performance, BoA greeted the audience with a bright smile, showing her friendly and familiar side by talking kindly with fans despite the cheers heard from various parts of the venue. 이미지 원본보기 On the afternoon of the 12th, BoA held her 20th debut anniversary concert "BoA 20th Anniversary Live - THE BoA: Musicality" at the Olympic Hall in Seoul's Songpa-gu. After finishing her opening performance, BoA greeted the audience in a bright mood, showing a friendly attitude, talking with fans and responding to their screams. BoA joked, "The stage is too hard, I will retire after the concert," and laughed. When fans screamed, she said, "Why are you all so serious?" She also complained, "I can talk well in Japan, but I can't talk well in Korea, I think it's because I'm an executive." In particular, on the last day of BoA's 20th anniversary concert, Hive announced through an official press release that they would halt their acquisition of SM due to the competitive market environment with Kakao and Kakao Entertainment, which was showing signs of overheating and could negatively affect Hive's shareholder value. Photo=SM Entertainment.

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  2023-03-13

• Jang Dong-min Reveals Secret to Winning at Poker: Eating 'Nunchi' Rice and Living in the Gutter

  Jang Dong-min recently won the high roller category at the Asia Poker Championship (APC) held in Da Nang, Vietnam from February 27th to March 5th, competing against players from various nationalities such as Vietnam, Philippines, and Poland. On March 8th, he shared his feelings about the win in a phone interview with Expo News. Last year, Jang Dong-min also participated in a tournament in Las Vegas and achieved the honor of winning in his second attempt. He said, "I thought it would be difficult, but I studied a lot and tried again." Jang Dong-min jokingly said, "I'm good at mental control or reading patterns of players, but honestly, I lived in the gutter and ate 'nunchi' rice (meaning being alert and observant of others) when I was young." While recognizing that there are many better players than him, he humbly admitted, "I'm really just average."

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  2023-03-08

• BLACKPINK Jennie, who suffered a facial injury during a recent workout, was revealed on Instagram on the 6th.

  Blackpink member Jennie confidently revealed her injured area. On the 6th, Jennie posted a photo on her Instagram story showing a bandage under her eye. With the caption "I'll be back. I feel like an adult today," Jennie proudly showed off her cute appearance without makeup. However, the large bandage under her small face raised concerns, especially the visibly swollen area around her eye, which was more noticeable than the uninjured side. In response, Jennie explained the reason for showing her injury as it was, saying "I was excited to see my fans after a long time," and reassured them. Earlier, she had posted on Instagram, "I'm writing this in case you get surprised. I fell while exercising and got a little injured on my face. I wanted to let you know quickly so you don't worry, but it's still healing so I might have to wear a bandage for a while." Following this, Jennie appeared at the airport with large sunglasses covering her injury. Meanwhile, Blackpink is currently on their largest K-pop girl group world tour.

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  2023-03-08

• Twice's new album "Ready to Love" surpasses 1.7 million pre-orders, setting a new record for the group even in their ninth year.

  Their latest title track and pre-release single 'Moonlight Sunrise' also created a buzz, ranking 84th on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on February 4th, heightening anticipation for their comeback. Recently, TWICE made history as the first K-pop female artist to win an award at the 2023 Billboard Women In Music ceremony, further increasing their global recognition. The title track of their new album, "Set Me Free," is a song that contains a progressive message about promising to put everything on the line to protect the newfound love after realizing their true selves hidden inside. The groovy bassline, majestic strings, simple yet powerful sound, and delicate yet bold vocals express the precarious yet audacious emotions. In April of this year, they will kick off their fifth world tour with 17 solo concerts in 14 cities across Australia, Japan, North America, and Seoul. In particular, they will hold their first-ever Japanese stadium concerts for a K-pop girl group at Yanmar Stadium Nagai and Ajinomoto Stadium in Osaka and Tokyo, respectively, in May. They will also perform at LA's SoFi Stadium in June and New York's MetLife Stadium in July.

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  2023-03-08

• The group LE SSERAFIM has entered the US Billboard chart for 20 consecutive weeks.

  The group LE SSERAFIM has entered the US Billboard chart for 20 consecutive weeks. According to the latest chart (as of March 11th) released by Billboard, a US music industry publication, LE SSERAFIM (Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Heo Yoonjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae) rose to 73rd place on the Billboard Global (excluding the US) chart and 127th on the Billboard Global 200 chart with the title track of their second mini album, "ANTIFRAGILE". With this, LE SSERAFIM surpassed their previous record of 19 consecutive weeks on the Billboard chart set by their debut song "FEARLESS" and competed for their own highest record. Moreover, "ANTIFRAGILE" has shown remarkable ranking durability by landing on two chart categories after five months of release, drawing attention to the records they will set in the future. "ANTIFRAGILE" also ranked 8th on the latest weekly chart (February 27th to March 5th) of Melon, the largest music streaming site in Korea, maintaining its top 10 position for an impressive 20 consecutive weeks. LE SSERAFIM has succeeded in long-term music popularity both domestically and internationally, establishing themselves as a "trusted and listened-to group".

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  2023-03-08

• The last member of BLACKPINK to debut solo on the 31st is Jennie.

  YG explained, "We invested the largest production cost ever among BLACKPINK's videos," along with the news of the music video shooting. As it is planned to be shot in overseas locations, expectations are high for the visual quality of the video. Currently, BLACKPINK is in the midst of the world's largest-scale K-pop girl group world tour, "The Show". They successfully completed 14 performances in 7 cities in North America and 10 performances in 7 cities in Europe last year, and are meeting fans in Asia.

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  2023-03-07