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  LOONA's 4th Mini-Album '&' Surpasses 76,000 Albums Sold in its First Week

  LOONA breaks their own record for first-week album sales! LOONA breaks their own record for first-week album sales! Keep on reading to know more. LOONA's 4th Mini-Album "&" Surpasses 76,000 Albums Sold in its First Week According to South Korea's largest album sales site, Hanteo Chart, on July 7, KST, LOONA's fourth mini-album "&" had recorded a total of 76,293 album copies sold in just its first week of sales, breaking the group's own record.

  July 06, 2021 11:07 PM EDT

• BTS Breaks Record as 'Butter' Tops Billboard Hot 100 for its 6th Consecutive Week

  Billboard announced this week's rankings for Hot 100 - a weekly ranking of the most popular songs in the U.S. - and topping the chart is none other than global phenomenon, BTS, once again!

  July 06, 2021 10:07 PM EDT

• BLACKPINK Continues to Show Global Impact as 'As If It's Your Last' Surpasses 300 Million Streams on Spotify

  BLACKPINK's songs are showing rapid growth in streams! BLACKPINK's songs are showing rapid growth in streams! Keep on reading to know more. BLACKPINK Continues to Show Global Impact as "As If It's Your Last" Surpasses 300 Million Streams on Spotify According to BLACKPINK's label, YG Entertainment, the four-member "It" group's song, "As If It's Your Last" had surpassed 300 million streams on the global music platform, Spotify, on July 5.

  July 06, 2021 05:07 AM EDT

• Epik High Reveals They Are Proud of Producing 'Fly' Because of BTS

  Because of BTS, Epik High is now proud that they had produced "Fly." Because of BTS, Epik High is now proud that they had produced "Fly.

  July 06, 2021 02:07 AM EDT

• Former Double A Member Kimchi Reportedly Scams Thousands of People

  Former idol turned Youtuber Kimchi had reportedly scammed more than a thousand people. Former idol turned Youtuber Kimchi had reportedly scammed more than a thousand people.

  July 06, 2021 12:07 AM EDT

• aespa Giselle Sends Hilarious Message to Herself 10 Years From Now

  aespa Giselle sends herself a very "Giselle" message! aespa Giselle sends herself a very "Giselle" message! Back on July 2, KBS uploaded the Episode 9 of "Addressee Unknown" on their official Youtube channel.

  July 05, 2021 11:07 PM EDT

• BTS to Participate in Louis Vuitton's Fashion Show in Seoul

  The BTS members will be at the upcoming Louis Vuitton fashion show! The BTS members will be at the upcoming Louis Vuitton fashion show! On July 5 at 5pm KST, BTS' music label, Big Hit Music, announced through their official Twitter account that the seven BTS members will be participating in the upcoming Louis Vuitton's Men's Fall-Winter 2021 fashion show by Virgil Abloh to be held in Seoul, South Korea.

  July 05, 2021 09:07 PM EDT

• Korean Credit Card Issuer Shinhan Card to Launch Exclusive 'BTS Card'

  A "BTS Card" is coming! A "BTS Card" is coming! Keep on reading to know more. Korean Credit Card Issuer Shinhan Card to Launch Exclusive "BTS Card" On July 5, KST, Korean media outlet, The Korea Herald, reported that Shinhan Card will be launching an exclusive "BTS Card.

  July 05, 2021 04:07 AM EDT

• BTS' 'Dynamite', BLACKPINK's 'Kill This Love' and More: These are the Most Streamed Songs by Korean Acts on Spotify So Far

  From "Dynamite" to "Kill This Love," these are the most streamed songs by Korean acts on Spotify!

  July 05, 2021 03:07 AM EDT

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  2PM Taecyeon Reveals Heartwarming Reason He Gave Up His US Residency and Voluntarily Enlisted in the Military

  Taecyeon reveals why he gave up his permanent residency in the US and decided to enlist in the military.

  July 05, 2021 12:07 AM EDT

• Former AOA Member Mina Breaks Up with Boyfriend + Apologizes for the Cheating Controversy

  Mina has broken up with her boyfriend and apologizes to the ex-girlfriend and fans for the recent cheating controversy surrounding their relationship.

  July 04, 2021 11:07 PM EDT

• NCT DREAM Repackaged Album 'Hello Future' Achieves Highest First Day Sales in Hanteo History

  NCT DREAM achieves a new record with their repackaged album, "Hello Future." Keep on reading to know more.

  July 04, 2021 09:07 PM EDT

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  TXT Huening Kai's Younger Sister to Join Mnet's 'Girls Planet 999'

  Huening Kai's younger sister is looking to make her debut by joining the survival show! Huening Kai's younger sister is looking to make her debut by joining the survival show! Keep on reading to know more.

  July 02, 2021 04:07 AM EDT

• BLACKPINK Dominates All Top 10 Spots in the Most Watched Female K-Pop Music Videos in Youtube History

  All the top 10 spots are occupied by BLACKPINK! On July 2 at around 7am KST, BLACKPINK makes another incredible achievement on Youtube! The four-member girl group's music video for "Ice Cream," that was released just less than a year ago on August 28, 2020, and features American singer-songwriter Selena Gomez, has surpassed 589.

  July 02, 2021 03:07 AM EDT

• Here are 8 K-Pop Idols Who Have Their Own Youtube Channels

  If you are looking to see more of your favorite idols, check out these idols who have their own Youtube channels!

  July 02, 2021 12:07 AM EDT

• BTS, SEVENTEEN and More: These are the Most Searched K-Pop Boy Groups on MelOn in June 2021

  MelOn has revealed who the most searched boy groups were in June! Back on July 1, MelOn Charts revealed who the most searched K-Pop boy groups were for the month of June.

  July 01, 2021 11:07 PM EDT

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  HYBE's Bang Si Hyuk Resigns as CEO + HYBE Labels Japan to Launch New Boy Group

  Bang Si Hyuk is stepping down as the CEO. In addition, a new boy group under HYBE Labels Japan will soon be introduced.

  July 01, 2021 09:07 PM EDT

• 2AM Jo Kwon Regrets Not Signing with Big Hit Entertainment

  2AM Jo Kwon shares one of his deepest regrets. 2AM Jo Kwon shares one of his deepest regrets. Recently, the singer made a guest appearance on an episode of MBC's variety talk show "Radio Star" back on June 30, where he had a chat with the other guests and hosts.

  July 01, 2021 01:07 AM EDT

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  MAJORS Suzy Receives Backlash for Having the Same Name as Bae Suzy

  News reports stated that Suzy (hereafter referred to as Kim Suzy) of rookie girl group MAJORS is receiving backlash from international fans for simply having the same name as Bae Suzy.

  July 01, 2021 01:07 AM EDT

• Korean Air Reveals Over 80,000 Pounds of BTS Goods Were Shipped Overseas in Just a Week

  A whopping 80,000 pounds of BTS goods were reportedly shipped. A whopping 80,000 pounds of BTS goods were reportedly shipped. Keep on reading to know more.

  June 30, 2021 11:06 PM EDT

• BLACKPINK, TWICE and More: These Female K-Pop Acts Gained the Most Spotify Followers in June 2021

  K-Pop Radar revealed the female K-Pop acts that gained the most Spotify followers, with powerhouses BLACKPINK and TWICE dominating the list. Read on to see who also made their rankings!

  June 30, 2021 10:06 PM EDT

• BTS, TWICE and More: These are the Most Viewed K-Pop Music Videos in June 2021

  From BTS' "Butter" to TWICE "Alcohol-Free" to EXO "Don't Fight the Feeling", these K-pop music videos garnered the most views in June 2021!

  June 30, 2021 10:06 PM EDT

• Ex-KARA Member Gyuri's Boyfriend Investigated for Hit and Run, DUI, and Confinement

  Gyuri's boyfriend had been investigated for three incidents. Gyuri's boyfriend had been investigated for three incidents. Keep on reading to know more.

  June 30, 2021 12:06 PM EDT

• BTS J-Hope Becomes the Most Followed Korean Solo Artist on Spotify + 'Butter' Surpasses 400 Million Views

  J-Hope is now the most followed Korean solo artist on Spotify! J-Hope is now the most followed Korean solo artist on Spotify! Keep on reading to know more.

  June 30, 2021 12:06 PM EDT

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  Former BIGBANG Seungri Denies Majority of Charges Against Him in Latest Court Hearing

  In his latest hearing, former BIGBANG Seungri has denied the charges brought against him. Previously, former BIGBANG Seungri was indicted of violating the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act, violating the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes, violating the Food Sanitation Act, violating the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, mediating prostitution, acquiring prostitution services, habitual gambling, and embezzlement.

  June 30, 2021 12:06 PM EDT

• BTS, SEVENTEEN are the Best-Selling Korean Acts on Oricon in 2021 so Far

  K-pop powerhouses BTS and SEVENTEEN are currently the best-selling Korean acts on Oricon in 2021 so far!

  June 30, 2021 05:06 AM EDT

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  Director of 'Music Bank' Reveals Their Criteria When Selecting Show's Hosts

  Ever wondered how "Music Bank" selects their hosts or how they are paired up? "Music Bank" is a KBS2 music program that features various performances from different artists and groups in South Korea - especially K-Pop groups and soloists.

  June 30, 2021 03:06 AM EDT

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  Male Celebrities Involved in Criminal Charges Won't be Allowed to Seek Refuge in Military Amid Investigations

  As there is a growing number of male celebrities with criminal charges, the government is making some changes in their military laws.

  June 29, 2021 10:06 AM EDT

• IZ*ONE Chaeyeon Tears Up after Miyawaki Sakura Joined Her Instagram Live

  In a recent live broadcast, former IZ*ONE Chaeyeon decided to send her fellow former Japanese member, Miyawaki Sakura, an invite to join her.

  June 29, 2021 09:06 AM EDT

• Big Hit Music Revealed to be Continuously Taking Legal Action Against Malicious Netizens

  Big Hit Music is taking legal action against netizens who distribute malicious and false information.

  June 29, 2021 08:06 AM EDT