FIFTY FIFTY will begin their U.S. tour this month, performing in eight cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York. They plan to include “Cupid” in their setlist, exciting fans in attendance.
Jeon Hongjun Shares the Story Behind FIFTY FIFTY’s “Gravity”
Jeon Hong-joon highlighted the importance of FIFTY FIFTY’s track “Gravity” in showing the group’s artistic growth. He noted that “Gravity” marks a bold, experimental direction, setting it apart from typical K-pop girl group songs.
HYBE Faces Backlash Over Alleged Reverse Viral Marketing
HYBE is under fire after an internal report alleging the company’s involvement in reverse viral marketing was leaked online. The report, shared by a user claiming to be a HYBE employee, includes controversial evaluations of artists and industry figures.
Coldplay and TWICE Collaboration at South Korea Concert
Coldplay will feature TWICE as special guests at their concert series in South Korea next April. Korean fans are surprised and excited, as major Western artists rarely collaborate with K-pop acts for live shows.
Kim Yeji Becomes Tesla Ambassador after Paris Olympics Success
Kim Yeji, the new Tesla Ambassador, gained widespread fame as a silver medalist in shooting at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Her calm, focused demeanor caught the attention of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who praised her on social media and suggested casting her in an action movie.
FIFTY FIFTY and Avokid: Insights from an Interview on “Gravity”
FIFTY FIFTY and Avokid captured public interest with “Gravity,” a track from the Love Tune album. In an interview, Avokid discussed the song’s unexpected success and the creative process behind it, revealing how it was completed within a day at a songwriting camp.
DAY6 Leads Genie Music Monthly Chart with Record-Breaking Hits
DAY6 ranked first on the Genie Music chart in October, holding its top spot for a second month with “HAPPY.” The band was the only artist with multiple top ten entries, including “Welcome to the Show” and “One Page.”
Global Success for aespa on Hanteo Chart Weekly Rankings
aespa and Rosé led Hanteo Chart’s October week 4 rankings, highlighting their global appeal. Both artists achieved high scores in the U.S., Japan, and China, reflecting Hanteo’s real-time global K-pop data analysis.
The Impact of the HYBE Internal Report on K-pop’s Global Image
The HYBE internal report has sparked widespread outrage with its harsh and occasionally personal critiques. Trust in HYBE and the entire K-pop industry has declined as executives reviewed the report weekly.
LE SSERAFIM and Billboard: Rising Success on Global Charts
LE SSERAFIM has maintained a strong presence on Billboard, charting eight consecutive weeks with their mini-album CRAZY. Their popularity extends globally, with CRAZY gaining on Spotify and re-entering the ‘Weekly Top Songs Global’.