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J-Hope to release digital single ‘Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)’ on March 7th!
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J-Hope to release digital single ‘Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)’ on March 7th!

BTS member J-Hope will release a new digital single 'Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)' on March 7th. This song, a serenade with love as its theme, is J-Hope's solo single challenging the pop R&B genre. Internationally acclaimed R&B singer Miguel is featured on the track, raising expectations beyond anticipation. J-Hope plans to debut the song in front of fans and communicate with them through an offline fan event on the day of the release.
In the second half of 2024, half of the most streamed ‘Top 10’ songs on Spotify are solo tracks by BTS!
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In the second half of 2024, half of the most streamed ‘Top 10’ songs on Spotify are solo tracks by BTS!

In the second half of 2024, on Spotify's '2024 Global Impact List,' solo songs by BTS occupied half of the top 10 songs. This result proves BTS's tremendous influence, as the chart tallied the songs of Korean artists that were most listened to by international Spotify users. Particularly, the title track 'Who' from Jimin's second solo album 'MUSE' claimed the top spot, being recognized as the ultimate hit song, and solo songs by other members also made it to the top ranks. Furthermore, following last year, BTS once again recorded the highest global streaming numbers among Korean musicians in 2024, earning the title of 'Most Streamed K-Pop Artist' on Spotify.
“드래곤포니, 타이베이 첫 단독 콘서트 전석 매진”을 영어로 번역하면 다음과 같습니다:

“DRAGON PONY, Taipei’s first solo concert sold out”
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“드래곤포니, 타이베이 첫 단독 콘서트 전석 매진”을 영어로 번역하면 다음과 같습니다: “DRAGON PONY, Taipei’s first solo concert sold out”

Rising Hallyu band Dragon Pony successfully held their first solo concert in Taipei, which was completely sold out. They are scheduled to hold a concert named 'Not Out' in Taipei on May 24, and tickets for this event were sold out immediately after opening. Dragon Pony plans to introduce their second EP album titled 'Not Out' through this concert. Moreover, they gained great popularity by performing at the music festival 'EMERGE FEST 2025' in Taiwan, which led to the sold-out Taipei concert. Dragon Pony is proving their global presence through this and gathering expectations from fans.
BTS’s Jimin ‘MUSE’ makes a comeback on the main Billboard chart!
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BTS’s Jimin ‘MUSE’ makes a comeback on the main Billboard chart!

BTS Jimin's second solo album 'MUSE,' released in July last year, has secured the top spot on the U.S. Billboard main album chart 'Billboard 200,' ranking at 109th. The title track 'Who' from 'MUSE' also reached 44th on the main song chart 'Hot 100,' garnering hot responses to Jimin's solo activities. Furthermore, BTS Jungkook and Jin's solo works are maintaining steady rankings on global charts, confirming the popularity of Hallyu stars.
The Taipei concert, which sold out all seats in advance for the previous show, by Lee Jun-ho has successfully concluded.
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The Taipei concert, which sold out all seats in advance for the previous show, by Lee Jun-ho has successfully concluded.

The 2025 Lee Junho FAN-CON 'Midnight Sun' in TAIPEI successfully concluded with a full house record. Lee Junho performed at the NTU Sports Center in Taipei on the 22nd and 23rd, attracting significant local interest with tickets selling out rapidly. At a press conference before the show, Lee Junho received attention from local media, and during the performance, he captivated the audience with his original songs and a cover stage of Park Jin-young's 'Kiss'. Lee Junho had a special time communicating with fans and is now preparing for a solo concert in São Paulo after successfully wrapping up the performance.
Park Jin-young successfully wrapped up his 30th-anniversary concert ‘Still JYP’ in Japan.
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Park Jin-young successfully wrapped up his 30th-anniversary concert ‘Still JYP’ in Japan.

Park Jin-young successfully wrapped up the concert 'Still JYP' in Tokyo, Japan, commemorating his 30th debut anniversary. Following last year's concert held in Seoul, this concert in Japan was a reunion with local fans after two years. Park Jin-young captivated the audience with diverse performances and collaborations with various guests such as Sung Si-kyung, NiziU, and NEXZ. He also expressed his determination to deliver the best stage as promised, singing songs by local famous singers to excite the fans.
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Treasure, group poster for their special mini album PLEASURE revealed!!

Treasure has unveiled a new group poster ahead of the release of their special mini album 'PLEASURE' on March 7. This album captures the casual looks and positive energy of the Treasure members, and the title track 'YELLOW' presents a fresh perspective on love with its cheerful sound and addictive melody in a candid and straightforward manner. Additionally, Treasure is set to kick off a full-fledged global fan concert tour with 17 shows in 9 cities starting from Seoul on March 28.
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Red Velvet’s Seulgi, perfect transformation into a ‘rascal’! Second mini album trailer release creating buzz

Red Velvet's member Seulgi has released a trailer video for her second mini album 'Accidentally On Purpose'. The video has garnered attention for Seulgi's unique styling and rebellious rascal concept. The mini album, consisting of 6 diverse tracks, will be released on March 10th, with the title track 'Baby, Not Baby' included. This album is drawing interest as an opportunity to enjoy Seulgi's distinctive musical color.
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‘SM rookie girl group’ HATSUHAZU to debut on the 24th!

SM Entertainment's new girl group, Hearts2Hearts, made their debut with their first single 'The Chase'. The title track 'The Chase' has been praised for its mysterious atmosphere and lyrics, and the music video has been garnering attention as it was released at the large media facade 'Shinsegae Square' at the main branch of Shinsegae Department Store in Jung-gu, Seoul. They have been engaging in various activities since their debut, including fan showcases, being selected as models for a fashion platform, and actively participating in collaborations with Mega MGC Coffee.
KiiiKiii has released the digital single “I DO ME”.
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KiiiKiii has released the digital single “I DO ME”.

The group 'Kiki' from Starship Entertainment has released their pre-debut song 'I DO ME' by surprise. This song is a pop dance track that maximizes Kiki's confident charm, and the music video has also garnered attention. Filmed in New Zealand, the music video attracted popularity with its unique direction that captures the members' charm in nature, and Kiki is expected to become the 'messenger of the Gen Z generation' with their expansiveness and sensibility. Anticipation for Kiki has greatly increased with the release of their pre-debut song, and their first mini album is scheduled to be released on March 24th.