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Korean national band ‘Mrs. GREEN APPLE’ engages with global fans on Weverse.
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Korean national band ‘Mrs. GREEN APPLE’ engages with global fans on Weverse.

The top-tier Japanese band Mrs. GREEN APPLE has officially opened a community on the global superfan platform Weverse. With this, Weverse has gained attention as a global superfan platform where leading Japanese artists gather. In celebration of their 10th anniversary, Mrs. GREEN APPLE is preparing a special promotion for fans beyond Japan and Korea, and they are scheduled to hold their first solo concert in Korea at the Hwajeong Gymnasium of Korea University on the 15th and 16th. Furthermore, Weverse is providing features to enhance convenience for Mrs. GREEN APPLE's official fan club 'Ringo Jam' and is committed to solidifying its position as a global superfan platform in the future.
Melon has released magazine content related to SM’s 30th anniversary album, including introductions to a total of 17 songs, including the group song ‘Thank You,’ and exclusive images of SM artists.
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Melon has released magazine content related to SM’s 30th anniversary album, including introductions to a total of 17 songs, including the group song ‘Thank You,’ and exclusive images of SM artists.

Melon has released magazine content related to SM Entertainment's 30th-anniversary album. This album includes a total of 17 tracks, featuring remakes of songs by SM artists as well as new tracks. Additionally, Melon plans to give away the album through an event and provide exclusive images and video content.
BTS is on a roll! Solo works dominate major Billboard charts.
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BTS is on a roll! Solo works dominate major Billboard charts.

As BTS members' solo works continue to dominate the U.S. Billboard charts, Jin's 'Close to You' maintained its top-tier status by ranking 3rd for two consecutive weeks on the 'World Digital Song Sales' chart. Additionally, Jungkook's 'Seven' set new records on the 'Global 200' and 'Global (excluding U.S.)' charts, while V's 'Winter Ahead' has been holding onto a spot in the top ranks of the 'Global (excluding U.S.)' chart for 10 weeks. BTS's anthology album 'Proof' has also been lingering on the 'World Albums' chart for an extended period, heightening expectations for their activities.
&TAEAM is set to release a new album on April 23rd and announce an Asia tour!

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&TAEAM is set to release a new album on April 23rd and announce an Asia tour! Important: Please use the commonly used spelling in the target language for K-POP artist names, group names, album titles, etc.

K-POP group &TEAM has announced that they will release their third single 'Go in Blind' on April 23 and hold an Asia tour. They raised expectations by hinting at the release of a new album and an Asia tour at a fan meeting in Tokyo, Japan on the 12th and 13th. Following their second full-length album 'Yukiakari' released in December last year, they will unveil a new album after four months, with member Huma raising fans' expectations by promising to show "unique charm." The Asia tour has been one of their major goals, and detailed schedules will be announced later. &TEAM, who rose to the top of the music charts in Japan with 'Yukiakari,' has been showing steady growth.
New SM Entertainment girl group Hearts2Hearts (하츠투하츠) becomes the new protagonist of the Melon emerging artist development project ‘Highrising’!
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New SM Entertainment girl group Hearts2Hearts (하츠투하츠) becomes the new protagonist of the Melon emerging artist development project ‘Highrising’!

The new rookie girl group Hearts2Hearts from SM Entertainment has been selected as the new protagonist of Melon's rookie artist development project 'Highlighting'. As a result, Hearts2Hearts is gearing up for their debut on February 24, and Melon plans to release their exclusive magazine and hold various events. Hearts2Hearts is preparing various events to communicate with fans, including sharing 'self-written profiles' by the members and relay self-introduction videos. In addition, events for fans are scheduled to coincide with the debut album release, emphasizing communication with global fans.
Noise-Light, selected as ‘Artist of the Month’ for February on Melon’s Track Zero.

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Noise-Light, selected as ‘Artist of the Month’ for February on Melon’s Track Zero. Note: Please use the commonly used spelling in the target language for K-POP artist names, group names, album titles, and other proper nouns.

Melon's Track Zero, selected as the 'Artist of the Month' for February, released their 3rd full-length album 'Fire and Light' and continues their activities with new members in the post-punk band scene. They appeared on Melon Station's 'Track Zero' segment to share their music stories, and introduced their major songs through Melon Magazine's 'Track Zero' playlist. With Kang Dong-su at the center, Park Sung-gyu, Kim Sung-bin, and Ma Jae-hyun joining the team, the reorganized Track Zero marked a new beginning with the release of 'Fire and Light,' sharing the band's changes and musical direction through special moments and stories from the recording studio. Track Zero is planning to release a live album and hold performances in March, contributing to the indie music support project in the do...
Melon, IVE’s comeback celebration fan meet-up was a great success.
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Melon, IVE’s comeback celebration fan meet-up was a great success.

Melon successfully held a fan meet-up event to commemorate the release of IVE's third mini album 'IVE EMPATHY.' Approximately 100 fans who won the Melon Spotlight event were invited to spend a special time with IVE. The members interacted with fans, unveiled the music video for their new song 'ATTITUDE,' read fans' event comments, and conducted a lucky draw event, creating a joyful atmosphere. IVE expressed sincere gratitude to the fans and successfully concluded the fan meet-up event on that day.
“ATEEZ, lively Lunar New Year greetings ‘We will show an even cooler appearance this year'”
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“ATEEZ, lively Lunar New Year greetings ‘We will show an even cooler appearance this year'”

The members of AB6IX reflected on 2024 and shared their resolutions for 2025 through Lunar New Year greetings. Emphasizing the precious time spent with their fans since debut, they promised to continue engaging in even more fantastic activities in the future. Additionally, they are soon to release the theme song "Almond Chocolate" for the Japanese movie 'I Don't Like You Just Because of Your Face,' generating anticipation among their fans.
Rothy’s ‘CRAZY’ and ‘Sour Grapes’ surpass 200 million streams on Spotify!
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Rothy’s ‘CRAZY’ and ‘Sour Grapes’ surpass 200 million streams on Spotify!

The new song 'CRAZY' by the South Korean girl group Le Sserafim and the track 'Sour Grapes' from their debut album have surpassed 200 million streams on Spotify. 'CRAZY' broke the billion mark in just 5 months since its release, continuing its long-running success, while 'Sour Grapes' received much love as a song inspired by the fable of the fox and the sour grapes. These achievements are seen as a testament to the formidable music power of Le Sserafim.
Boy Next Door’s “Today Only I LOVE YOU” ranks 23rd on the Melon Monthly Chart, marking a career high.
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Boy Next Door’s “Today Only I LOVE YOU” ranks 23rd on the Melon Monthly Chart, marking a career high.

Boy Next Door's digital single 'Today Only I LOVE YOU' achieved a career high by ranking 23rd on the Melon monthly chart. The song has been maintaining top positions on music charts both domestically and internationally, notably achieving two consecutive weeks on the 'Global' chart of the U.S. Billboard. Despite being a song about parting, it has garnered attention for its cheerful atmosphere and lyrics that resonate with listeners. Boy Next Door continues to make global strides, successfully launching their first solo tour through this song.