"The Next BLACKPINK is Coming" YG Stock Buzzes with BABYMONSTER's Debut
YG Entertainment's stock price has rebounded after a period of uncertainty ahead of BLACKPINK's contract renewal. The news of the debut of 'BABYMONSTER,' dubbed the second BLACKPINK, has attracted investor attention. According to the Korea Exchange on the 30th, YG Entertainment closed at 78,900 KRW on the 29th, up 3,500 KRW (4.64%) from the previous trading day. YG has been on a rising streak for five consecutive trading days, increasing by 9.43%. The debut of BABYMONSTER is eagerly anticipated by fans and investors alike, as they are expected to be the next big act from YG Entertainment, following in the footsteps of the globally successful BLACKPINK. The positive impact on YG Entertainment's stock price reflects the high expectations and confidence in the potential success of the new girl group.
Source: Investing.com (Korean)
Photo by YG Entertainment
BLACKPINK drew 51,000 attendees at Dodger Stadium
On August 26th, local time, BLACKPINK took the stage at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, a venue that can accommodate approximately 51,000 attendees. Their performance drew more than double the audience compared to their concert last November at LA's Bank of California Stadium, a testament to their ever-growing popularity.
Source: BT
K-Pop Blurring Boundaries as Foreign Groups Make Their Debut
The emergence of entirely foreign groups in the South Korean music scene is blurring the boundaries of K-pop.
Indonesian girl group StarV announced the start of their activities in South Korea with a new single that combines K-pop and Indo-pop,
Source: Yonhapnews (Korean)
"Average Age 18"...HYBE Reveals Profiles of 20 Participants in 'The Debut: Dream Academy'
After a fierce competition that saw 120,000 applicants from around the world over the past two years, HYBE has revealed the profiles of the 20 participants selected for 'The Debut: Dream Academy'. These individuals, selected through a rigorous process with a competition rate of 6000 to 1, have an average age of 18 and hail from 12 different countries. The participants are made up of six from Asian countries, six from the United States, four from Europe, two from South America, one from Australia, and one with dual citizenship from the Philippines and the United States.
Source: Hankyung (Korean)
Photo by Bulletproof7bts
BTS' Jungkook Holds Steady at No.1: Everyone Else Gathers Below BTS!
BTS member Jungkook has once again emerged as the star of the most clicked photo among K-pop idols on 'Star1Pic' over the past two weeks. Recently departing for an overseas schedule, Jungkook caught steady attention and secured the top spot with his airport fashion, donning a tracksuit. He is also receiving worldwide acclaim for 'Seven (feat. Lato),' the title track of his first solo album 'Seven,' released on the 14th of last month. The song topped the US Billboard Main Singles Chart 'Hot 100' and ranked third on the UK Official Chart 'Singles Top 100,' demonstrating its global popularity.
Source: DBC News
BTS's Jin Shines with 'The Astronaut': A Record-Breaking 300 Days at #1 on Japan's Shazam
BTS's Jin has showcased his unparalleled dominance as the "King of Shazam" by setting a new record of being the first and longest to top the charts for 300 consecutive days. As of August 29, Jin's debut solo single "The Astronaut" marked its 300th day at the top of Shazam's 'Japan TOP200' chart. This achievement is unprecedented and the longest streak for a K-pop song in history. I
Source: BT
NCT 127 announces October release for 5th full-length album 'Fact Check'
K-pop boy group NCT 127 is gearing up to unveil its fifth full-length album "Fact Check" on Oct. 6, as announced by its agency SM Entertainment.
Source: The Korea Times
Renowned b-boy crew Jinjo Crew expels a member accused of sexual harassment, to temporarily halt activities
On August 29 KST, leader Kim Heon Joon of the globally renowned b-boy crew based in South Korea, Jinjo Crew, issued a lengthy statement to address accusations of sexual assault suffered by a former female crew member, 'A'.
Source: AKP
TWICE Jihyo Quashes 'Flop' Criticism As Her Solo Debut Album 'ZONE' Achieves Stellar Records
Amid criticism that Jihyo's solo debut "flopped," the TWICE main vocalist proved otherwise with her domestic and international achievements for her first mini-album, "ZONE."
Source: K-POP Starz
K-pop Star Vernon Makes Debut in Kenzo Campaign
K-pop star Vernon, a member of the band Seventeen and a newly crowned Kenzo ambassador, wears the baggiest jeans imaginable in the brand’s fall campaign.
Source: WWD
Mnet is bringing its popular TV chart show M Countdown to France
the upcoming ‘M Countdown in France’ concert will take place on October 15 at the Paris La Défense Arena, which has a capacity of approximately 40,000.
Source: NME
Photo by OLensglobal
NewJeans, ATEEZ and more to perform at ‘Immortal Songs’ live concert in New York
Popular South Korean singing reality competition TV series Immortal Songs(불후의 명곡) is headed to New York, featuring NewJeans, ATEEZ and more.
Source: NME
K-Pop Trainee Shows Self-Harm Scars During Livestream As A 'Cry For Help'; Fans Show Love, Support
The K-Pop community showed support to a popular K-Pop trainee who recently got candid about his mental health struggles and bravely showed his self-harm scars as a "cry for help."
Source: IBT
Photo by MINTBOX0619
MAMAMOO’s Hwasa To Return With New Digital Single “I Love My Body”
MAMAMOO’s Hwasa recently dropped more teaser images for her upcoming digital single, I Love My Body. In the released photos, she wears a pink outfit while posing with balloons.
Source: Koreaboo
NewJeans & Line Friends pop-up store at Orchard Central(Singapore) from Sep. 15 to Nov. 23, 2023
Play LINE Friends, the creator behind BTS's BT21 merchandise, is collaborating with K-pop girl group NewJeans to bring exclusive merchandise to fans.And they are bringing it right here to Singapore.
Source: Mothership
TWICE in Mexico 2024
If you are a fan of TWICE, this message is for you. The singers of “The Feels”, “Likey” and the most successful K-pop virals will come to Mexico in concert for the second time in their careers as part of the “Ready To Be World Tour” in early 2024. Five years after this visit, the group will JYP Entertainment are trying to conquer CDMX’s Foro Sol.
Source: Nation World News
NCT's Jungwoo says farewell to his best friend of 15-years, Obokie
On August 30, unfortunate news of a family member's passing reached fans of NCT's Jungwoo. The NCT member's family dog Obokie, who has been with the family for 15-years, has crossed the rainbow bridge.
Source: AKP
Taking Steps to Prevent 'Another FIFTY-FIFTY'... Sanctions Introduced to Stop 'Poaching' of K-Pop Celebrities
The exclusive contract dispute of girl group FIFTY-FIFTY has sparked a growing call for the eradication of tampering (premature contact during an exclusive contract period) in the K-pop market. As K-pop groups become incredibly valuable content creators, attempts to poach them, backed by large capital, are on the rise. The government, which views K-content as a future growth engine, has also stepped up to address these concerns by preparing appropriate sanction mechanisms.
Source: Munhwailbo (Korean)
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