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BTS Continues to Soar High! Solo Works Dominate Major Billboard Charts in the U.S.
Artists, K-pop

BTS Continues to Soar High! Solo Works Dominate Major Billboard Charts in the U.S.

Photo source: Big Hit Music The solo works of BTS members are currently thriving on the U.S. Billboard charts. Jin's 'Close to You' has secured the 3rd position on the 'World Digital Song Sales' chart, maintaining a top-tier position, while works by Jimin and Jungkook have also achieved commendable results on the main charts. BTS's anthology album 'Proof' has also made an impressive mark by claiming the 6th spot on the 'World Albums' chart, further raising expectations for their contributions.
‘SM Entertainment’s new girl group, Hearts2Hearts, chosen as the new protagonist of Melon’s emerging artist development project, ‘Rising’!’
Artists, K-pop

‘SM Entertainment’s new girl group, Hearts2Hearts, chosen as the new protagonist of Melon’s emerging artist development project, ‘Rising’!’

Photo source: Kakao Entertainment SM Entertainment's new rookie girl group, Hearts2Hearts, has been selected as the new protagonist of Melon's nurturing project 'Highlighting.' The 8-member group is gearing up for their debut on February 24 amidst global anticipation, and they are scheduled to engage with fans through various events on Melon. By releasing relay self-introduction videos and profiles, they aim to bring fans closer to the members, build excitement, and offer various benefits and events to the fans. Melon's Highlighting project aims to foster emerging artists representing K-pop, and it is expected to attract a wider fan base through Hearts2Hearts' activities.
Noise Flare Chosen as ‘Artist of the Month’ for February on Melon Track Zero
Artists, K-pop

Noise Flare Chosen as ‘Artist of the Month’ for February on Melon Track Zero

Noise Lightening has been selected as the 'Artist of the Month' for February by Melon's Track Zero and is currently active. The band continues their activities after the addition of a new member, releasing their 3rd full-length album 'Fire and Light', with Kim Sungbin confessing to feeling nervous during the first recording session. Under the leadership of Kang Dongsu, the revamped Noise Lightening is planning to release a live album in the future, hold performances in March, and announce an album for their 10th anniversary as a band. 'Track Zero' contributes to the music industry by supporting indie music through the announcement of 'Artist of the Month' and 'Recommended Song of the Month'.
Melon Successfully Holds Fan Meetup to Celebrate IU’s Comeback
Events, K-pop

Melon Successfully Holds Fan Meetup to Celebrate IU’s Comeback

Melon successfully held a fan meetup event to commemorate the release of IVE's third mini-album, 'IVE EMPATHY.' During this event, the members interacted with fans, watched the music video for their new song 'ATTITUDE' together, and shared touching moments by reading and responding to fans' event comments. Wrapping up the fan meetup event successfully, IVE expressed gratitude to fans and shared the precious time spent together. Melon Spotlight provides exclusive content to promote artists' albums to the public and showcases various events through differentiated projects within the music platform industry.
ATEEZ, Energetic Lunar New Year Greetings: “We Will Show an Even More Wonderful Side This Year”
Artists, K-pop

ATEEZ, Energetic Lunar New Year Greetings: “We Will Show an Even More Wonderful Side This Year”

ATEEZ The group AILEE greeted the Lunar New Year with enthusiasm. Wearing Hanbok, they expressed their New Year's resolutions and affection for their fans, and announced that they will soon release the theme song 'Almond Chocolate' for the Japanese movie 'I Don't Love You Just Because of Your Face'. AILEE is expected to increase their global recognition through this Japanese activity, drawing significant attention from fans.
LUCY’s ‘CRAZY’ and ‘Sour Grapes’ Surpass 200 Million Streams on Spotify!
Artists, K-pop

LUCY’s ‘CRAZY’ and ‘Sour Grapes’ Surpass 200 Million Streams on Spotify!

Le Seraphim's 'CRAZY' and 'Sour Grapes' have surpassed 200 million streams on Spotify. 'CRAZY' captivated global listeners with its sophisticated lyrics, catchy chorus, and charming melodies, achieving success on global charts. Inspired by Aesop's fables, 'Sour Grapes' received much love for its exploration of pure curiosity and selfish aspects. Le Seraphim, with a total of 11 songs exceeding the billion streams mark, demonstrates formidable music streaming power, including 'ANTIFRAGILE'.
“Boy Next Door” Ranks 23rd on Melon Monthly Chart with “Today Only I LOVE YOU”
Artists, K-pop

“Boy Next Door” Ranks 23rd on Melon Monthly Chart with “Today Only I LOVE YOU”

The digital single "Today Only I LOVE YOU" by Boy Next Door has shown growth by ranking 23rd on the Melon monthly chart. The song has been maintaining steady popularity in the top ranks and has been receiving high praise overseas as well. "Today Only I LOVE YOU" is gaining attention as an "MZ breakup song" characterized by relatable lyrics and lively dance beats. Furthermore, Boy Next Door is building global popularity by meeting fans through their first solo tour.
BTS’s Jin enters the UK Official Chart with the OST “Close to You” from “Ask the Stars”!
Artists, K-pop

BTS’s Jin enters the UK Official Chart with the OST “Close to You” from “Ask the Stars”!

BTS's Jin has received praise for entering the UK Official Chart with the OST 'Close to You' from the tvN drama 'Ask the Stars'. Additionally, Jimin's 'Who' has set a record with a remarkable 22 weeks on the charts, while Jungkook's 'Dreamers' has also performed well on global charts. The solo works of BTS members continue to garner steady popularity, with their music receiving high acclaim on platforms like Spotify.
TWS, Chosen as the “K-Pop Rookie of the Month” by Billboard! “The Group That Garnered the Highest Popularity Last Year”
Artists, K-pop

TWS, Chosen as the “K-Pop Rookie of the Month” by Billboard! “The Group That Garnered the Highest Popularity Last Year”

K-pop group TWS has been making headlines for being selected as the 'K-pop Rookie of the Month' by Billboard in the United States. TWS gained significant popularity last year by topping the Melon annual chart and drawing attention with their emotionally resonant music. The group is set to engage with fans through a highly successful fan meeting, emphasizing growth and diversity in their communication with fans.
Jungkook’s ‘Seven’ ranks on the U.S. Billboard ‘Global (Excluding U.S.)’ chart for 80 weeks… Setting the longest record for a K-pop solo artist!
Artists, K-pop

Jungkook’s ‘Seven’ ranks on the U.S. Billboard ‘Global (Excluding U.S.)’ chart for 80 weeks… Setting the longest record for a K-pop solo artist!

Jungkook's solo single 'Seven' has set a new record for the longest charting K-pop solo artist on the U.S. Billboard 'Global (excluding U.S.)' chart, staying on the chart for 80 weeks. The achievement reflects various successes on the Billboard charts. Additionally, Jimin and Jin continue to show popularity on the charts with their albums 'MUSE' and 'Happy' respectively, while V's 'Winter Ahead' is also enjoying commercial success with a long run. BTS's anthology album 'Proof' has been on the 'World Albums' chart for 137 weeks, heightening expectations for their overall activities.