[K-Pop] Soundtrack for K-pop anime reclaims No. 2 spot on Billboard 200 albums chart

SEOUL, August 4 (AJP) - The soundtrack for Netflix's hit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" has climbed to No. 2 again on the Billboard 200 albums chart for this week, the American music chart said Sunday. The album, which was released on June 20, rose one spot from the previous week to return to its earlier peak on the chart after spending about six weeks in the top five since its debut at No. 8. The 12-track album, which includes hit songs like "Golden,"

August 4, 2025

[K-pop] 'Golden' from K-pop anime reaches top of UK music chart

SEOUL, August 2 (AJP) - "Golden," a track from Netflix’s K-pop Demon Hunters, has become the first K-pop song in over a decade to top the UK’s Official Singles Chart. Released six weeks ago, the song "Golden" by the film’s fictional girl group HUNTR/X topped the UK’s Official Singles Chart. The chart's official website described the song as a "phenomenon," saying it "takes over this week’s Official Chart,"

August 2, 2025

[K-Pop] IVE to drop new album late this month

SEOUL, August 1 (AJP) - K-pop girl group IVE will release a new album later this month, their agency Starship Entertainment said Friday. Slated for release on Aug. 25, the album, dubbed "IVE Secret," is expected to feature songs with summer vibes, although no details have been disclosed. To create buzz ahead of its release, a teaser poster was also unveiled, featuring six members holding various props such as a tumbler, an animal-shaped object, and a toy gun, piquing cu

August 1, 2025

[K-Pop]  ILLIT drops new version of hit song 'jellyous' featuring singer-songwriter Sophie Powers

SEOUL, August 01 (AJP) - K-pop group ILLIT released a new version of its hit track "jellyous" featuring Canadian singer-songwriter Sophie Powers on Thursday, August 1 at 1 p.m. The original version of "jellyous" appeared on ILLIT’s third mini album "BOMB," released in June. With its catchy melody and high-energy choreography, the track has drawn strong attention from fans. The newly unveiled version brings a different texture, combining ILLIT&rs

August 1, 2025

[K-Pop] LE SSERAFIM sells out Manila concert, drawing rare response in Philippines

SEOUL, August 01 (AJP) - SEOUL, Jul. 25 (AJP) – South Korean girl group LE SSERAFIM has sold out its upcoming Manila concert in a matter of moments, a rare outcome even in the increasingly active K-pop scene in the Philippines. The five-member group, Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae, is set to perform on Aug. 2 at the Mall of Asia Arena as part of its 2025 "EASY CRAZY HOT" Asia tour. The local promoter Applewood said in a statement, &quo

August 1, 2025

[K-pop] Red Velvet's Joy to return with solo mini album in August

SEOUL, July 28 (AJP) - Joy of Red Velvet is gearing up for a solo comeback with a new mini album set for release on August 18, her agency SM Entertainment said Monday. Titled "From JOY, with Love," the album will feature six tracks, including the title song "Love Splash!" It marks her first solo release in over three years since her 2021 special album "Hello," which consisted of remade tracks. "Hello" topped iTunes charts in 26 regions wo

July 28, 2025

[K-pop] Jungkook sets new record as first Asian solo artist with over 100 weeks on Billboard global charts

SEOUL, July 28 (AJP) - BTS member Jungkook has reached a new milestone on Billboard, becoming the first Asian solo artist to keep a single on both of the magazine's global charts for more than 100 consecutive weeks. His debut solo single "Seven," released in 2023, ranked No. 156 on the Billboard Global 200 and No. 89 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart dated July 26. The song has now remained on the Global 200 for 104 weeks and on the Global Excl. U.S. chart for 105 weeks

July 28, 2025

TWICE's world tour kicks off with immersive panoramic stage performances

SEOUL, July 21 (AJP) - K-pop girl group TWICE will fly to Osaka, Japan this weekend for concerts as part of the first leg of their world tour, their agency JYP Entertainment said on Monday. Kicking off the tour with concerts in Incheon, Gyeonggi Province over the weekend, the nine members are set to perform in Osaka on Saturday and Sunday, before heading to other Japanese cities such as Fukuoka and Tokyo in September. They will also travel to Macau, the Philippines, and Singapore

July 21, 2025

NewJeans' producer Min Hee-jin cleared of criminal charges, HYBE to appeal

SEOUL, July 15 (AJP) -South Korea's police have cleared former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin of breach of trust allegations filed by HYBE, the parent company behind K-pop girl group NewJeans. The Yongsan Police Station said Tuesday that after more than a year of investigation, the case would not be forwarded to prosecutors. HYBE filed the complaint in April 2024, accusing Min of attempting to take control of ADOR by colluding with outside investors and bypassing the internal decision-m

July 15, 2025

SHINee's Onew to release second full-length album "PERCENT"

SEOUL, July 15 (AJP) - K-pop group SHINee member Onew will return to the music scene with the release of his second full-length album, "PERCENT," dropping Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. (0900 GMT). The album arrives five months after his January mini-album "CONNECTION." According to his agency, SM Entertainment, the title track "ANIMALS" captures the moment when instinct takes control. The song features a refined bass line, acoustic guitar, synths, and sound ef

July 15, 2025