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“아일릿, Tears Flow as They Read Parents’ Letter… All Members Earn the Title of ‘Best Daughter'”
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“아일릿, Tears Flow as They Read Parents’ Letter… All Members Earn the Title of ‘Best Daughter'”

ILLIT was filled with tears as they confirmed their parents' love. Through the twelfth episode of their original content 'SUPER ILLIT' titled 'I Wish I Was Born ILLIT', they recreated their childhood selves and had a time to confirm their parents' love. The members showcased their affection and charms in a situational drama with virtual dads, receiving praise from the 'Mom Evaluation Team', and impressed with witty responses in the 'Mom's Golden Bell'. Especially, as they listened to voice messages recorded by their parents, the members shed tears of emotion. Lastly, as the 'Mom Evaluation Team' gathered to present certificates, the members shed tears of gratitude, and when reading a letter from Yoona confirming the results for all the members' parents, they were even more moved. ILLIT is ...
J-Hope’s featuring track ‘LV Bag’ ranks 83rd on the Billboard Hot 100… His solo song marks his fifth entry on the chart!
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J-Hope’s featuring track ‘LV Bag’ ranks 83rd on the Billboard Hot 100… His solo song marks his fifth entry on the chart!

BTS member J-Hope has achieved entering the U.S. Billboard chart 'Hot 100' at 83rd place with his solo song 'LV Bag (feat. j-hope of BTS & Pharrell Williams)'. This marks J-Hope's fifth entry on the 'Hot 100' chart overall, as he has previously made a name for himself on the chart with songs like 'Chicken Noodle Soup' and 'Jack In The Box'. Additionally, solo activities of BTS members are active, with Jimin's album 'MUSE', Jungkook's 'Seven', and Jin's 'Happy' album all achieving good results on their respective charts. Furthermore, BTS's group album 'Proof' continues to maintain a high position on the 'World Albums' chart, proving the group's popularity. In addition, J-Hope is set to release a new digital single 'Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)' on the 7th, and an offline fan event 'Sweet Dre...
BTS’s J-Hope to appear on NBC’s ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ on November 11th!
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BTS’s J-Hope to appear on NBC’s ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ on November 11th!

Member J-Hope of the K-pop group BTS will appear on the popular American program 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' on NBC. Through this, J-Hope is scheduled to showcase a performance of his new song 'Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)' which will be released on the 7th. BTS will be appearing on 'The Jimmy Fallon Show' once again, and this is expected to raise global interest in J-Hope's first solo activities following the appearances of several members on the show in the past. Additionally, J-Hope is planning to embark on a U.S. tour, with prospects of continuing his global activities, including performing at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles as a solo artist from Korea for the first time.
SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi and Woozi, some of the songs from their new album have been released!
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SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi and Woozi, some of the songs from their new album have been released!

The new special unit of the K-POP group SEVENTEEN, HoshiXWoozi, has released a teaser for their new song along with a part of the single 1st album 'BEAM' titled 'PINOCCHIO (feat. So!YoON!)'. The teaser showcases a new side of Hoshi and Woozi, gathering anticipation from fans. HoshiXWoozi is expected to gain attention as the representatives of the '96 line' through this upcoming release scheduled for the 10th, and fans are looking forward to seeing their further growth. Additionally, SEVENTEEN continues to enjoy high popularity in Japan, solidifying their status as Hallyu stars with their recent Japanese single 4th album 'Shohikigen' achieving great success.
G-DRAGON 2025 World Tour [Wevermansh] in Korea’ Restricted View Seats Open
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G-DRAGON 2025 World Tour [Wevermansh] in Korea’ Restricted View Seats Open

The 2025 world tour "[Wevermansh]" of Hallyu star G-DRAGON will be held at Goyang Gymnasium on March 29th and 30th in collaboration with Coupang Play. Tickets for the concert were sold out in 16 minutes, and due to the expectations and support of fans, obstructed view seats will be additionally opened. Through this concert, G-DRAGON is making a comeback with a solo concert after 8 years, confirming the explosive interest of fans. Coupang Play is implementing policies to prevent illegal ticketing and trading even after ticket reservations are completed, and there is a lot of attention focused on G-Dragon's stage.
ENHYPEN, Story Film Released
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ENHYPEN, Story Film Released

NMIXX has released the story film for their new album 'Fe3O4: FORWARD' and announced their comeback. The new album, which is the final installment of the 'Fe3O4' series, includes 6 tracks including the title track 'KNOW ABOUT ME'. Expectations are high on what new impression NMIXX will leave with this album. NMIXX's 4th mini album 'Fe3O4: FORWARD' and the title track 'KNOW ABOUT ME' will be officially released on March 17th at 6 p.m.
Melon reveals G-Dragon’s new record written for his ‘comeback’.
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Melon reveals G-Dragon’s new record written for his ‘comeback’.

Melon has revealed a record set by G-Dragon with his solo comeback. The album 'Übermensch' surpassed 1 million streams in just 4 hours, earning the title of a 'million-seller album' and setting a new record for the fastest solo artist in history. G-Dragon's track 'TOO BAD (feat. Anderson .Paak)' shot straight to the top of the TOP100 chart within 1 hour of its release, dominating the top ranks on Melon's chart and the HOT100 chart as well. With this, G-Dragon has once again proven his unique presence by breaking various records.
BLACKPINK has confirmed additional concerts for their world tour in North America and Europe!!
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BLACKPINK has confirmed additional concerts for their world tour in North America and Europe!!

BLACKPINK has confirmed additional performances in North America and Europe for their 2025 world tour. They will hold concerts in Los Angeles, Toronto, New York, Paris, and London over a total of 5 shows, meeting fans in 18 performances across 10 cities. In particular, their entrance at Wembley Stadium in London marks a first for a female K-pop artist and has garnered attention as the ultimate achievement for a K-pop girl group. YG has confirmed these additional performances to repay the support of fans, showcasing BLACKPINK's powerful global influence and popularity.
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.