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LE SSERAFIM’s “HOT” moves up 13 spots to take over as the new No. 1 song this week. Congratulations to LE SSERAFIM! “HOT” is the title track from LE SSERAFIM’s fifth mini album of the ...

NewJeans looked invincible in the charts when they launched what was an unusual rebellion in the high-pressure, tightly-controlled world of K-pop. Hanni, Hyein, Haerin, Danielle and Minji stunned ...

(CNN) — Several airlines in Asia are tightening rules on carrying lithium batteries on planes following a series of overheating and fire incidents on board. A portable power bank with a lithium ...

KiiiKiii, Starship Entertainment’s first new girl group in four years since Ive, officially entered the K-pop scene Monday with the release of their debut EP, “Uncut Gem,” aiming to break ...

HONG KONG -- K-pop band NewJeans played a sold-out show and debuted a new song in Hong Kong on Sunday — just days after a South Korean court upheld an injunction prohibiting the group from ...

In a tight battle for this week’s top spot, G-Dragon’s “TOO BAD” remained No. 1 for the third consecutive week. Congratulations to G-Dragon! Entering at No. 2 is Jennie’s “like JENNIE ...

SEOUL – K-pop boy band 2PM member Lee Jun-ho will leave his label JYP Entertainment after 17 years, the company said on March 20. The two parties decided not to renew Lee’s contract ...

The upcoming South Korean K-pop audition programme Under 15 has received backlash over concerns of minor exploitation. Set to air Mar 31, the series features 59 contestants – all of whom are girls ...

K-pop idols are known for being people of many gifts. Singing, dancing and hosting variety shows are just some of the skills expected of these artistes who want to make an impact on fans and general ...

The Korean company manufactures the hybrid physical/digital KiT album format. Popularised by K-Pop, nine million KiT albums have been sold since 2017. Earache is the first label in Europe to adopt ...

This may not sound unique. After all, it has become the norm for K-pop groups to include members from English-speaking countries like the United States, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.