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(G)I-DLE’s Yuqi Tops Chinese Music Chart with ‘Radio (Dum-Dum)’

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(G)I-DLE’s Yuqi Tops Chinese Music Chart with ‘Radio (Dum-Dum)’ Important: Please use the standard notation for K-POP artist names, group names, album names, etc. in the respective language.

(G)I-DLE's member YUQI has demonstrated her new musical prowess by sweeping the Chinese music charts with her new song 'Radio (Dum-Dum)'. Released on the 17th, this song has been gaining immense popularity by topping the daily and weekly charts for digital best-seller albums on QQ Music, China's largest music platform, immediately after its release. 'Radio (Dum-Dum)' was first revealed through YUQI's solo stage at the '2024 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR [iDOL] IN SEOUL' last year, and it has satisfied fans both domestically and internationally since its official release as a digital single. It also entered the Melon's HOT100 (100-day) chart in Korea, eliciting enthusiastic responses from fans. YUQI brought another joy to fans by releasing the live video of 'Radio (Dum-Dum)' on the Genie Music YouTub...
SM’s Newcomer ‘Heart2Heart’, Wraps Up Debut Activities

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SM’s Newcomer ‘Heart2Heart’, Wraps Up Debut Activities Important: Please use the notation commonly used in the language area for K-POP artist names, group names, album names, and other proper nouns.

SM Entertainment's rookie girl group Hearts2Hearts has successfully wrapped up their debut activities and is looking forward to the next phase. They made their debut on the 24th of last month with the release of their first single 'The Chase'. They took their first steps with the title track 'The Chase', which has a dreamy and mysterious charm, and the warm and lyrical B-side track 'Butterflies'. Their debut song 'The Chase' received a hot response by showcasing a stage that maximized the advantages of a multi-member group with sharp choreography and killing points that highlighted the members' individuality through three weeks of music show appearances. Hearts2Hearts showed rapid growth, winning first place on a music show just 15 days after their debut and topping the Chinese QQ Music K-...
“Red Velvet’s Seulgi, New Song Performance ‘Talk of the Town’

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“Red Velvet’s Seulgi, New Song Performance ‘Talk of the Town’ Important: Please use the notation commonly used in the language for K-POP artist names, group names, album names, and other proper nouns.

Red Velvet's Seulgi is making headlines with her performance of the new song 'Baby, Not Baby' upon her comeback. According to her agency, SM Entertainment, Seulgi is showcasing her solid skills and unique stage presence through various performance-related content such as the music video for 'Baby, Not Baby', dance practice videos, YouTube content, and music shows. In addition, Seulgi is adding to the fun by consecutively releasing a dance challenge with various artists, a killing point version chosen by fans, and an easy version composed of simple choreography. The new song 'Baby, Not Baby' is a pop dance track that unfolds dramatically following a funky bass and cool electric guitar performance, containing a frank and confident message of focusing on one's true self without limitations. S...
SHINee’s Minho, Successfully Wraps Up First Asia Tour

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SHINee’s Minho, Successfully Wraps Up First Asia Tour Important: Please use the notation for K-POP artist names, group names, album names, etc. that are commonly used in the respective language.

SHINee's member Minho has successfully wrapped up his first Asia tour. Minho held '2025 MINHO CONCERT 'MEAN: of my first' IN MANILA' at the New Frontier Theater in Manila, Philippines on the 16th, successfully completing a total of 7 performances in 5 regions including Seoul, Kaohsiung, Chiba, Macao, and Manila. In this tour, Minho showcased a colorful stage that alternates between energetic charm and emotional atmosphere with various solo songs. Also, prior to the concert, he held a press conference with over 30 major local media outlets including GMA Network, ABS-CBN News, Philippine Star, Manila Bulletin, and more, making his global popularity felt. Minho will continue his activities as a solo artist, proving his distinct presence through this tour. SHINee, the group Minho is part of, i...
Stray Kids Announce Digital Single ‘Mixtape : dominATE’ 

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Stray Kids Announce Digital Single ‘Mixtape : dominATE’ Important: Please use the notation commonly used in the language for K-POP artist names, group names, album names, and other proper nouns.

Stray Kids members Bang Chan and Hyunjin have depicted the image of youth wanting to escape from reality in their new digital single 'Mixtape : dominATE'. The single is scheduled to be released on the 21st, and JYP Entertainment has been sequentially releasing teaser content introducing the new songs on their official SNS channels. In particular, the third teaser video 'ESCAPE (Bang Chan & Hyunjin)' was released on the afternoon of the 17th. This song is an alternative R&B genre track that harmonizes dreamy electric guitar and captivating reggae rhythm, with Bang Chan and Hyunjin directly participating in the song production. Stray Kids are celebrating their 7th anniversary with this digital single, which is already eliciting a hot response from global fans. The single will be available on...
‘Comeback’ ATEEZ Storms Gaon with Intense Charisma and Rockstar Appeal

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‘Comeback’ ATEEZ Storms Gaon with Intense Charisma and Rockstar Appeal Important: Please use the commonly accepted notation in the respective language for K-POP artist names, group names, album names, and other proper nouns.

Gaon, a member of the boy band Xdinary Heroes (XH) under JYP Entertainment, has ignited the comeback fever with his intense charisma and rockstar charm. Ahead of the release of their new album 'Beautiful Mind' and title track 'Beautiful Life' on the 24th, Gaon's individual teaser image and visual film have been unveiled. In this teaser, Gaon showcased his intense charisma and the rough and rebellious charm of a rockstar with his deep gaze and funky styling. Xdinary Heroes are set to showcase a variety of musical colors through this album. The album includes a total of 7 tracks including the title song 'Beautiful Life', 'FIGHT ME', 'more than i like', 'Diamond', 'Supernatural', 'George the Lobster', and 'BBB (Bitter But Better)'. They have been consistently participating in album work sinc...
Baby Monster to Reappear on Japanese Terrestrial Music Broadcast

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Baby Monster to Reappear on Japanese Terrestrial Music Broadcast Important: Please use the notation commonly used in the language area for K-POP artist names, group names, album names, and other proper nouns.

The Hallyu wave is hitting Japan hard, and the K-POP group BABYMONSTER has successfully started their Japan tour and has been invited to reappear on a local music program. On the 17th, BABYMONSTER appeared on TBS's 'CDTV Live! Live!' in a special live broadcast, overwhelming the audience with their upgraded skills and energy through their signature hand microphone live performance. Their performance, characterized by controlled rapping, explosive vocals, and effortless charm, captivated the fans. They have been making a mark on various Japanese charts with 'DRIP', the double title track from their first full album released in November last year, and have taken over the stage of local music shows. In particular, the one-take live video of 'DRIP' presented on the popular Japanese YouTube cha...
SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi X Woozi, Dance Challenge Hits 100 Million Views!

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SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi X Woozi, Dance Challenge Hits 100 Million Views! Important: Please use the notation commonly used in the language region for K-POP artist names, group names, album names, and other proper nouns.

SEVENTEEN's new special unit, Hoshi and Woozi, recently sparked a hot response from Hallyu fans through a dance challenge. Their first single 'BEAM' and its title track 'Same Age' performance version music video received love from fans as soon as it was released, and the dance challenge exploded with over 100 million cumulative views. Their songs and dances proved their global popularity and once again demonstrated the global power of K-POP. Hoshi and Woozi are two artists with different charms, and their chemistry was excellently displayed on stage. The two artists captivated fans' hearts by showing powerful performances in unique settings like galleries and parking lots. In particular, their natural and powerful dance lines and precise group dance with the dancers left a deep impression...
KiiiKiii Successfully Wraps Up First Activities

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KiiiKiii Successfully Wraps Up First Activities Important: Please use the standard notation for K-POP artist names, group names, album names, etc. in the respective language.

KiiiKiii made a strong first impression in the K-POP scene through successful pre-debut activities. On the 16th of last month, KiiiKiii announced a dazzling start by pre-releasing the music video of 'I DO ME', the title track of their debut album 'UNCUT GEM'. This music video showcased KiiiKiii's charm with a free concept capturing the great outdoors, addictive music, and members' strong individual vocals. It caused a sensation by attracting a hot response immediately after its release, and rose to the top of the domestic YouTube trending videos in just 12 hours. Following this, they expanded their influence both domestically and internationally, such as climbing to the top of the QQ Music and Line Music charts, and being featured in the Hollywood Reporter. KiiiKiii then left another stron...
Jennie’s ‘Ruby’ Ranks 7th on Billboard 200 Chart

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Jennie’s ‘Ruby’ Ranks 7th on Billboard 200 Chart Important: Please use the notation for K-POP artist names, group names, album names, etc. that is commonly used in the respective language region.

News has been reported that 'Ruby', the first solo album by Jennie, who holds a global fandom as a leading figure in K-POP, has entered the US Billboard 200 chart at number 7. This signifies Jennie's highest achievement as a solo artist and reaffirms her worldwide popularity. 'Ruby' dominated music charts worldwide upon its release and recorded the highest initial sales among K-POP female solo artists this year. Notably, it broke the record for the highest-ranking K-POP female solo artist by reaching number 3 on the UK Official Album Chart. In addition, Jennie's title track 'like JENNIE', 'Handlebars (feat. Dua Lipa)', and 'ExtraL (feat. Doechii)' entered the UK Official Singles Chart at 36th, 41st, and 66th respectively, with a total of three songs making it to the chart. In South Korea, ...