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BTS’s ‘Black Swan’ surpasses 500 million streams on Spotify!
K-pop, Music

BTS’s ‘Black Swan’ surpasses 500 million streams on Spotify!

BTS has added another significant record on the world's largest music streaming platform, Spotify. According to Big Hit Music on the 26th, BTS's fourth full-length album 'MAP OF THE SOUL: 7' track 'Black Swan' has surpassed 500 million cumulative streams on Spotify (as of March 25th). 'Black Swan' is a dreamy track that combines trap drum beats, poignant lo-fi guitar melodies, and a catchy hook, with BTS's introspective message about the meaning of music reflected in the lyrics. Prior to the release of their fourth full-length album, 'Black Swan' was pre-released in January 2020 and gained significant popularity by entering the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart (57th place) and the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100 (46th place). Additionally, it has consistently received love, even receiving a ...
The movie ‘Streaming’ surpasses Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ and rises to the top of the box office.
Entertainment, Movie

The movie ‘Streaming’ surpasses Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ and rises to the top of the box office.

The movie 'Streaming' surpassed Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17' and claimed the top spot at the box office. According to the Korean Film Council, 'Streaming' attracted 31,524 viewers on its opening day, securing the top spot at the box office. Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17' attracted 28,884 viewers during the same period, accumulating a total of 2,735,174 viewers. 'Streaming' is a thriller that depicts the story of a crime channel streamer, the top subscriber, discovering clues to an unsolved serial murder case and tracking down the culprit while broadcasting the process in real-time. The film starred actors Kang Ha-neul and Ha Seo-yoon. 'Attack on Titan: The Final Season - The Last Attack' ranked third, 'Snow White' fourth, and 'The Lonely Gourmet: The Movie' fifth. 'Attack on Titan: The Final Sea...
Revealing behind-the-scenes stills of the movie ‘Streaming’
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Revealing behind-the-scenes stills of the movie ‘Streaming’

Behind-the-scenes still cuts of Kang Ha-neul's dramatic transformation in the movie 'Streaming' have been revealed. This film is a thriller where the top crime channel streamer 'Woo Sang' discovers clues to a serial murder case and tracks down the culprit while broadcasting in real-time. In the released still cuts, Kang Ha-neul's perfect character immersion and the passion of the production team stand out. Kang Ha-neul leads with a special smile and a joyful atmosphere on set, but once filming begins, his eyes change and he perfectly transforms into the intense 'Woo Sang'. Director Jo Jang-ho praised Kang Ha-neul's dedication to memorizing lines and his complete transformation. In the long take scenes, Kang Ha-neul's bold acting and joy are evident, and he expressed deep affection for the ...
Jimin’s ‘Who’ Wins ‘K-Pop Song of the Year’ at iHeartRadio Music Awards in the US

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K-pop, Music

Jimin’s ‘Who’ Wins ‘K-Pop Song of the Year’ at iHeartRadio Music Awards in the US Note: Please use the commonly accepted notation for K-POP artist names, group names, album names, and other proper nouns in the respective language.

K-POP artist Jimin from South Korea has won the 'K-POP Song of the Year' category at the American iHeartRadio Music Awards. This is due to the title track 'Who' from his second solo album 'MUSE'. Jimin has previously won at this ceremony as a group member for seven years, but this time, he lifted the trophy as a solo artist for the first time. The iHeartRadio Music Awards is a music awards ceremony hosted by the American online radio broadcaster iHeartRadio since 2014, awarding the artists and songs that have been played the most on iHeartRadio broadcasts and applications over the past year. 'Who' entered the US Billboard main song chart 'Hot 100' immediately after its release and has remained on the chart for a total of 32 weeks so far. This is the longest chart record for a K-POP solo ar...
Kang Ha-neul is chasing a serial killer.
Entertainment, Movie

Kang Ha-neul is chasing a serial killer.

Kang Ha-neul's performance shines in the thriller film 'Streaming,' which is now attracting audiences. Actor Kang Ha-neul and director Cho Jung-ho attended the press conference for the movie 'Streaming,' held on the 17th at Lotte Cinema World Tower. The film follows a crime channel streamer 'Woo-sang' as he discovers clues to a serial murder case and tracks down the culprit while broadcasting in real-time, creating a thrilling story. During the press conference, the director and actor shared insights on the characters in the film, behind-the-scenes of the filming, and their thoughts on individual media. 'Streaming' will be available in theaters starting March 21st.
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.
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.