IWD: Meet IFPI’s Best-Selling K-Pop Girl Groups Of 2023

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) revealed it was a “record year” for K-pop stars as six acts made it in the top 20 of its latest biggest-selling recording artists tally. The recorded music industry representative body ranked the world’s top musical acts of 2023 based on an artist’s or group’s worldwide…

March 8, 20240Comments

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Aespa’s Karina Issues Apology After Dating News

Karina, a member of the girl group aespa, has apologized to fans for surprising them with news of her relationship with actor Lee Jae-wook. New relationship The K-pop star posted a handwritten apology to her 12.7 million Instagram followers, acknowledging the surprise and expressing remorse for any potential hurt her actions may have caused to…

March 7, 20240Comments

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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Establishes Label For Solo Work

Jisoo, a member of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, has established a label for solo activities. Solo venture "I’m excited to share my new start with BLISSOO. Stay tuned for what’s to come, as I’m dedicated to bringing joy and happiness to each and every one of you," Jisoo said on social media. Transcending the…

February 21, 20240Comments

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BLACKPINK’s Lisa Sets Up Own Company, To Join ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Cast

Lisa, known as one-fourth of the world's biggest girl group BLACKPINK, launched her own artist management company, called LLOUD. Management company The K-pop star announced on Instagram that her new venture is a platform through which she will be able to showcase her vision for music and entertainment, asking fans to join her journey "to…

February 13, 20240Comments

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Jessi Parts Ways With Jay Park’s Agency After 9 Months

Rapper Jessi has ended her exclusive contract with More Vision, an agency founded by rapper Jay Park, after nine months. Contract termination “We inform you that as of January 31, 2024, More Vision and Jessi have mutually decided to terminate the exclusive management contract,” the agency said on Twitter. It did not disclose further…

January 31, 20240Comments

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IU Gears Up For Netflix Drama, Music Comeback

IU started off the year in full swing. Netflix drama Netflix has announced that the K-pop soloist will take on the lead role of the rebellious Ae Suna in the series 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' alongside Park Bo-gum, Moon So-ri, and Park Hae-joon. The title in the Jeju dialect translates to ‘thank you…

January 30, 20240Comments

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NCT’s Haechan Takes Break From Activities — And Gets Fined

NCT's Haechan temporarily halted all upcoming activities for health reasons and received a fine after spotted smoking inside a building. Halts activities Earlier this month, the K-pop star experienced fatigue and high fever during his schedule in Japan, SM Entertainment said on the online fan community Weverse. The symptoms were caused by severe tonsillitis and…

January 11, 20240Comments

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EXO-CBX Begins Solo Projects With New Label — And SM Confirms EXO Group Activities

Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin will pursue solo careers under independent label 'I&B100' while under SM Entertainment's management for their activities in K-pop boy group EXO. Trio's ventures The new company, established by Baekhyun in June 2023, will be in charge of the trio's individual activities, and their EXO subunit EXO-CBX's activities. "We will shed more…

January 8, 20240Comments

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What Went Down In K-Pop In 2023

Before we welcome 2024, here’s a quick rundown to all the scandals, romances, and tragedies in K-pop: 1. Rookie monsters The year saw rookie group NewJeans dominate the scene in Korea and globally. Zerobaseone, a group of nine artists chosen through Mnet’s idol survival program, 'Boys Planet,' debuted in July with EP, 'Youth in the…

December 30, 20230Comments

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BLACKPINK’s Jennie Announces New Label For ‘Solo Journey’

Jennie, a member of girl group BLACKPINK, closed the year by announcing a new label called Odd ATELIER (AO) for solo activities. New label She took to Instagram to announce her new endeavor and included several black-and-white photos, which were also featured on the new company’s Instagram page. "This year was filled with…

December 24, 20230Comments

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