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BLACKPINK’s Rosé selected for ‘Time 100’… A K-pop icon that the world is paying attention to
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BLACKPINK’s Rosé selected for ‘Time 100’… A K-pop icon that the world is paying attention to

BLACKPINK member Rosé has been selected for the 'Time 100' list, attracting global attention. The U.S. newsweekly Time included Rosé in the Pioneers category of the annual list of 'The 100 Most Influential People in the World'. This recognition stems from Rosé's massive success with the duet song 'GONE' that caused a worldwide sensation and her influence as an artist. Rosé, who made it to the 'Time 100' list, received high praise from actress Lily Collins, who lauded her as a dynamic performer, songwriter, a member of the world's top girl group, and a solo artist. Rosé led the enthusiasm of global fans with the release of her first full-length album 'rosie' in December last year, and by making it to the 'Time 100' list, she once again proved her influence.
Rookie girl group ifeye, collaborated with a famous overseas producer upon debut, ‘Nun-gil’.
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Rookie girl group ifeye, collaborated with a famous overseas producer upon debut, ‘Nun-gil’.

Rookie girl group ifeye made a splash by collaborating with overseas musicians right after their debut. ifeye, consisting of members Kashia, Lahee, Wonhwayeon, Sasha, Taerin, and Miyu, released their debut EP 'ERLU BLUE' on the 8th, and have been actively promoting their title track 'NERDY'. With their unique visuals and solid performances, the group quickly caught the attention of K-pop fans both domestically and internationally, rapidly expanding their fandom. They gained the nickname 'prepared K-pop stars' as they garnered interest from global musicians right from their debut. The production of their title track 'NERDY' was handled by the renowned composer Jon Shave, who is known for his collaborations with global pop icons such as Charli XCX, Iggy Azalea, Zayn, Ellie Goulding, Britney ...
‘5th generation super rookie’ Hitz, captivating fans with refreshing visuals even before debut, shakes K-POP fans’ hearts.
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‘5th generation super rookie’ Hitz, captivating fans with refreshing visuals even before debut, shakes K-POP fans’ hearts.

The '5th generation super rookie' HITGS is captivating K-pop fans with their refreshing visuals. HITGS recently unveiled their first single 'Things we love : H' along with second concept photos and videos on social media on the 7th and 8th. With contents featuring Hyerin and Vivi, a different refreshing mood caught the attention compared to the previous version. Both members showcase a clear and lovely visual that harmonizes with their images, surrounded by blue seas and fresh flowers. In the photos and videos, Hyerin exudes a pure charm against the backdrop of the beach. With clean and transparent skin and subtle pastel eye makeup, she creates a mysterious atmosphere. Vivi captivates with her fresh visuals. She adds a cute charm with her lively short hair and colorful rain boots, revealin...
IZ*ONE successfully made a comeback with their first digital single ‘Sign’… Proving their global popularity.
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IZ*ONE successfully made a comeback with their first digital single ‘Sign’… Proving their global popularity.

IZ*ONE (IZ*ONE) announced a successful first comeback by releasing their first digital single 'SIGN' on the 31st. 'SIGN' quickly gained popularity, ranking 10th on the Melon Hot 100 chart (within 30 days of release) and 4th on the latest release chart (1 week). It also secured the 2nd spot on the Genie latest release chart (1 week), setting a new record for themselves. The music video showed a rapid increase in views, attracting global attention and reaching 8th place on the YouTube trending videos. The keyword 'IZ*ONE SIGN OUT NOW' appeared on the X (formerly Twitter) worldwide trends, confirming IZ*ONE's global presence. 'SIGN' is a dance genre song characterized by sensual lyrics and addictive melodies, produced by world-class producers Teddy and VVN, who have collaborated with IZ*ONE o...
J-Hope enters Billboard’s ‘Hot 100’ chart with ‘MONA LISA’… Sets record for most entries by a K-pop solo artist.
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J-Hope enters Billboard’s ‘Hot 100’ chart with ‘MONA LISA’… Sets record for most entries by a K-pop solo artist.

BTS member J-Hope has set a new record among K-pop solo artists by entering the 'Hot 100' chart at 65th place with his solo single 'MONA LISA' on the latest chart by the U.S. music publication Billboard. With this achievement, J-Hope has charted on the 'Hot 100' for the 7th time as a solo artist, surpassing the previous record set by BTS member Jungkook. J-Hope, who has achieved consistent success by entering the 'Hot 100' with multiple singles released from 2019 to 2023, has made a remarkable feat this year by consecutively charting three songs, including 'LV Bag (feat. j-hope & Pharrell Williams)', 'Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)', and 'MONA LISA', on the 'Hot 100'. 'MONA LISA' has also garnered attention on global song charts, ranking 14th on the 'Global 200' and 9th on the 'Global (exclud...
Yoonis teases comeback as ‘K-High Teen Visual’… Reveals concept photos for second mini album
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Yoonis teases comeback as ‘K-High Teen Visual’… Reveals concept photos for second mini album

The group UNIS showcased the epitome of K-teen visuals and unveiled the concept photos for the Archive version of their second mini album 'SWICY.' The concept photos feature KotoKo, Bang Yoonha, Elysia, Oh Yuna, and Im Seowon as the main characters, expressing the youth of teenage girls. They portrayed carefree moments in various school settings, emitting a different vibe from 'CURIOUS.' 'SWICY' is a coined term combining 'Spicy' and 'Sweet,' aiming to capture the hearts of global K-pop fans with its spicy and charming appeal. UNIS, as the album suggests, targets the hearts of global K-pop fans with its 'spicy' charm. They plan to express the unpredictable emotions of teenage girls' first love, sometimes sweet and sometimes spicy, in honest and straightforward language. UNIS will release t...
Rookie girl group ifeye has revealed the tracklist for their debut album ‘ERLU BLUE’.
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Rookie girl group ifeye has revealed the tracklist for their debut album ‘ERLU BLUE’.

Rookie girl group ifeye has kicked off their official debut countdown by unveiling the tracklist of their debut album 'ERLU BLUE.' Their agency, High Hat Entertainment, revealed the tracklist image of the first EP 'ERLU BLUE' on ifeye's official SNS channel on the 28th. The tracklist, designed to resemble an invitation sent to fans, signifies their intention to be with fans from their debut moment. The debut title track has been confirmed as 'NERDY.' 'NERDY' is an easy-listening pop genre song that depicts the feelings of a girl who is inexperienced and eager to convey her sincerity, expressing shy emotions honestly. In addition to this, the album includes a total of four songs, including the alternative pop track 'IRL,' which conveys the earnest desire for dreams to come true, the hip-hop...
“The era of Jang Won-young” … From writing the lyrics for the first title track to decorating the magazine cover.
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“The era of Jang Won-young” … From writing the lyrics for the first title track to decorating the magazine cover.

The reasons why Jang Won-young, a member of the K-POP group IVE, has been at the center of attention are diverse. She has gained immense popularity with her unique star quality and overwhelming charisma, creating a trend called 'Lucky Vicky' and sparking a positive syndrome in South Korea. Additionally, her outstanding fashion sense and perfect visuals have garnered warm love calls from prestigious fashion magazines both domestically and internationally. She has solidified her position as a fashion icon by gracing the covers of various fashion magazines such as 'Cosmopolitan,' 'Vogue Korea,' 'Grazia China,' and 'Dazed Korea.' Furthermore, Jang Won-young has been recognized as a 'box office guarantee' for television appearances, driving high viewership ratings and buzz. She has also contrib...
Ailee makes a comeback with ‘Memoir’.
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Ailee makes a comeback with ‘Memoir’.

Singer Ailee has confirmed her comeback by releasing a new mini album 'Memoir' after a year and six months. Ailee's agency A2Z Entertainment announced on the 20th that Ailee will release the new mini album 'Memoir' and start her activities with the title track 'MMI'. The production of this album was handled by Pdogg, a composer from the group BTS and the in-house producer of their agency Big Hit Music. Ailee expressed confidence in the new release by preparing music videos for three songs on the album. The title track 'MMI' is a hip-hop R&B genre song based on Miami beats, and the album also includes R&B pop songs in the Jersey club genre like 'Illusion' and a ballad number 'Meaning'. The album title 'Memoir' combines 'Me,' meaning 'I,' in parentheses with 'Memoir,' which defines and expla...
aespa, the first female artist to win four awards at ‘VMAJ’.
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aespa, the first female artist to win four awards at ‘VMAJ’.

The representative girl group of Korea, aespa, made history by winning four awards at the 'Video Music Awards Japan 2025' (VMAJ) held in Japan. This is the first time ever for a female artist to achieve such a feat. aespa won in four categories - 'Artist of the Year,' 'Best Group Video,' 'Best Dance Video,' and 'Best K-pop Video,' showcasing their outstanding musicality to the world. Additionally, their hit songs 'WAVE,' 'SUPERNOVA,' and 'Next Level' were each recognized in the categories of Best Group Video (International), Best Video, and Best K-pop Video. This proves the global recognition of aespa's music. In their acceptance speech, aespa expressed gratitude to their Japanese fans, known as 'My,' and vowed to continue repaying them with good music in the future. Through their performa...